BMW 5 Series: Interior lamps
General information
The interior lamps, footwell lamps, entry lamps and courtesy lamps are controlled automatically.
The brightness of some of these lamps is influenced by the thumbwheel for the instrument lighting.
1. Interior lamps
2. Reading lamp
Switching the interior lamps on and off
Press the button.
To switch off permanently: press the button for approx. 3 seconds.
Switch back on: press button.
Reading lamps
Press the button.
Reading lamps are located at the front and rear next to the interior lamps.
With the interior lamps shut off, the reading lamps cannot be switched on.
Instrument lighting
Adjusting
The parking lamps or low beams
must be switched on to adjust the
brightness.
Adjust the brightness using the
thumbwheel. ...
Safety
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See also:
Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the
vehicle’s systems.
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON”
position (vehicles without a smart ...
Removing and installing the clips
The luggage trim cover and trunk panel cover clip
Removing
Installing
The fender liner clip
Installing
CAUTION
■Replacing light bulbs
●Turn off the lights. Do not attempt ...
Light reminder chime
With the ignition switch placed in the OFF position,
a chime sounds when the driver’s door is
opened if the headlights or parking lights are on.
Turn the headlight control switch off before leavi ...