BMW 5 Series: Headlamp range control - Lamps - Controls - BMW 5 Series Owners ManualsBMW 5 Series: Headlamp range control

With halogen headlamps, the headlamp range of the low beams can be manually adjusted for the vehicle load to avoid blinding oncoming traffic.

The values following the slash apply to trailer operation.

0 / 1 = 1 to 2 people without luggage.
1 / 1 = 5 people without luggage.
1 / 2 = 5 people with luggage.
2 / 2 = 1 person, full cargo area.

    Adaptive light control
    The concept Adaptive light control is a variable headlamp control system that enables dynamic illumination of the road surface. Depending on the steering angle and other parameters, the light ...

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    Automatic operation
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    Digital speedometer
    •► Press the button on the steering wheel to select the Trip menu. •► Press to select the digital speedometer. 1 Digital speedometer ...