BMW X3 Owner's Manual page 173

Xenon headlamps
1 Parking lamps / daytime running lights
2 Low beams/high beams/headlamp flasher
3 Turn signal/side marker light
Halogen headlamps
Low beams
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 172.
55-watt bulb, H7
1. Open the hood, refer to page 163.
2. Unscrew the cap counterclockwise and re‐
move it.
3. Carefully pull out the connector.
4. Pull the bulb off the connector and insert the
new bulb.
5. Insert the new bulb and attach the cover in
the reverse order.
High beams/headlamp flasher and parking
lamps
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 172.
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Replacing components
High beams/headlamp flasher: 55-watt bulb, H7
Parking lamps: 5-watt bulb, W5W
1. Open the hood, refer to page 163.
2. Press, arrow 1, and fold out the cover, ar‐
row 2.
3. Remove the bulb holder.
The lower bulb is the high beam and head‐
lamp flasher, and the upper bulb is the park‐
ing lamp.
4. Pull off the bulb.
5. Insert the new bulb and attach the cover in
the reverse order.
Xenon headlamps
Because of the long life of these bulbs, the like‐
lihood of failure is very low. Switching the lamps
on and off frequently shortens their life.
If a xenon bulb fails, switch on the front fog lamps
and continue the trip with great care. Comply
with local regulations.
Do not perform work/bulb replacement on
xenon headlamps
Have any work on the xenon lighting system, in‐
cluding bulb replacement, performed only by a
service center. Due to the high voltage present
in the system, there is the danger of fatal injuries
if work is carried out improperly.◀
For checking and adjusting headlamp aim,
please contact your BMW center.
Xenon headlamps
Low beams and high beams are designed with
xenon technology.
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