Turn signals and hazard warning flashing

1 High beam
2 Headlight flasher
3 Turn signals
Activating the Turn Signals
Press the lever switch past the detent point.
To turn off the turn signals manually, press the switch up to the detent point.
Rapid flashing of the indicator lamp indicates that one of the turn signal bulbs has failed (when towing a trailer, the trailer bulb may be the cause).
Make sure that the parking lights do not remain on after the ignition is switched off.◄
Turn signal activation without latching
Press the lever switch up to the detent point. Hold it in this position until you decide to turn off the turn signals.
Three-flash turn signal function
Briefly press the switch to the activation point: the turn signals will flash three times.
This function is programmable.
iDrive operating principles
1. Open the home screen.
2. Press the controller to go to the menu
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3. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the controller.
4. Select "Light" and press the controller.

5. Select "Triple turn signal activation" and press the controller.
The triple turn signal function is enabled.
Test yourself
A quick BMW X5 quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.