BMW X5 2023 Owner's Manual page 317

Keep the activation times of the electrical com-
ponents short during camper operation to save
the vehicle battery power.
Trailer tail lights
▷ Turn signals/brake lights: 54 watts per side.
▷ Rear lights: 100 watts in total.
▷ Backlight: 54 watts in total.
Mount for trailer hitch
General information
The mount for the trailer hitch is located on the
rear of the vehicle.
Information on suitable trailer hitches is found
on the underside of the mount, see arrow.
Follow the instructions for maintaining the
trailer hitch mount.
Additional information:
Caring for special components, refer to
page 388.
Safety information
Warning
During driving, high temperatures can occur
underneath the vehicle body, for instance
caused by the exhaust system. Contact with
the hot components can cause burns. There
is a risk of injury. Do not touch hot compo-
nents. Do not perform work in the vicinity of
Trailers and load carriers
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hot components until after they have cooled
down.
Removing the cover
Pull the cover out of the back of the mount,
and stow it in the vehicle.
Trailer power socket
The socket is located to the left of the mount
for the trailer hitch.
Loops for trailer safety chain
There are two loops on the mount for the
trailer hitch for locking the trailer safety chain.
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