Fog Lights

The fog light system of the BMW 5 VII Gen provides additional safety in poor visibility. The fog lights can only be activated when the parking lights or low beams are switched on, and they automatically switch on the low beams if required. The green indicator light shows that they are activated, including in conjunction with Automatic Headlight Control. A special guide fog light provides wide illumination of the road up to a speed of 110 km/h. The fog tail lights, with a yellow indicator, only work when the low beams or fog lights are switched on. When driving abroad in particular, adjust the headlight setting for left- or right-hand traffic to avoid glare.

Fog Lights

Requirements for function

The parking lights or low beams must be switched on before the fog lights can be switched on.

Switching on/off

Press the button.

The green indicator light lights up.

If Automatic Headlight Control is activated, the low beams switch on automatically when the fog lights are switched on.

Guide Fog Light

Switch position:

The guide fog light is activated for wider illumination of the road up to a speed of 110 km/h.

Fog Tail Lights

Requirements for function

The low beams or fog lights must be switched on before the fog tail lights can be switched on.

Switching on/off

Press the button. The yellow indicator light lights up.

If Automatic Headlight Control is activated, the low beams switch on automatically when the fog tail lights are switched on.

Right-/Left-Hand Traffic

General

When crossing a border into a country where traffic drives on the opposite side of the road from the country of registration, measures must be taken to prevent the headlights from dazzling other road users.

The fog lights and fog tail lights of the BMW 5 G30/G31 provide more safety in limited visibility. They significantly improve visibility and make your vehicle more visible in fog, heavy rain or snowfall. Thanks to simple operation, they are quickly ready for use when needed.

The guide fog light in particular provides additional orientation through wider illumination of the road, increasing safety, especially on country roads or in rural areas. The automatic activation of the low beams when the fog lights are switched on is another well-thought-out feature of the system.

Question 1: Do the low beams switch on automatically when I activate the fog lights?

Answer: Yes, if Automatic Headlight Control is active, the low beams are switched on automatically.

Question 2: Do I need to adjust the lighting system when travelling abroad?

Answer: Yes, when travelling to countries with left-hand traffic, the headlights should be adjusted to avoid dazzling other road users.