Controls and features -> Adaptive Head Light for your BMW X5 2000-2006

104nAdaptive Head Light*  
High beams/roadside parking lamps  
The concept  
Adaptive Head Light is a variable head-  
lamp control system that enables better  
illumination of the road surface.  
Depending on the steering angle and  
other assumptions, the light from the  
headlamp follows the course of the  
road.  
Activating Adaptive Head Light  
In ignition key position 2, turn  
the light switch to the position  
'Automatic headlamp control',  
refer to page 103.  
1 High beams  
2 Headlamp flasher  
3 Roadside parking lamps  
To avoid blinding oncoming traffic, the  
Adaptive Head Light  
Roadside parking lamps,  
left or right*  
> is not active when driving in reverse  
> is active only when pointing toward  
the passenger side.  
As an additional feature, you can illu-  
minate your vehicle on either side for  
parking, if you wish to do so:  
Malfunction  
The LED next to the symbol for auto-  
matic headlamp control flashes. Adap-  
tive Head Light is faulty or has failed.  
Have the system checked as soon as  
possible.  
With the ignition key in position 0,  
engage the lever in the appropriate turn  
signal position.  
The roadside parking lamps  
drain the battery. Avoid use for  
extended periods of time, otherwise, it  
will no longer be possible to start the  
engine.<