Tail lamps, bulb replacement
At a glance

1 Turn signal
2 Backup lamp
3 Inside brake lamp*
4 Tail lamp
5 Outside brake lamp
6 Rear reflector*
Turn signal, brake, tail, and license plate lamps
Follow the general instructions on lamps and bulbs.
These lights are made using LED technology.
Contact your service center in the event of a malfunction.
Lamps in the trunk lid
Follow the general instructions on lamps and bulbs.
Access to the lamps
1. Remove the three screws using the screw driver from the tool kit.

2. Fold away the cover.

3. Replace the defective bulb.

Inside brake lamp
21-watt bulb, H21W.

Pull out the bulb and replace it.
Backup lamp
16-watt bulb, W16W.

Pull out the bulb and replace it.
See also:
BMW X5: rear window wiper
BMW X5: rear window wiper
1. Intermittent wipe
When reverse gear is engaged, the system
switches to continuous operation
2. Cleaning the rear window
Do not use the washing mechanisms
when ...
All around the headliner
All around the headliner
1
Emergency Request
2
Glass sunroof
3
Indicator lamp, front passenger airbag
4
Reading lamps
5
Interior lamps ...
Programmable memory keys
General informationiDrive functions can be stored on the programmable memory keys and called up
directly, e.g. radio stations, navigation destinations, phone numbers and entry
points into the menu ...
