How to Set Up BMW Welcome Light When Locking the Car
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BMW welcome light setting method when locking the car: 1. You can set the welcome light duration in iDrive. After setting the time, press the diamond-shaped button to automatically activate the welcome light function; 2. After turning off the engine, flick the high beam once, then exit and lock the car. The key will automatically memorize this setting, completing the welcome light setup. Taking the BMW 5 Series 2021 525Li M Sport Package as an example: It is a mid-to-large-sized sedan under BMW Brilliance, with gasoline as the energy type and meeting China VI emission standards. In terms of power, the vehicle is equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged engine (model B48B20C) paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission.
When I was driving my BMW, I encountered an issue where the lights didn't turn on when locking the car with the home lighting feature. It turned out the setting wasn't enabled. Start the vehicle without turning on the engine, go to the main menu on the central control screen, and find the vehicle settings or lighting options. There should be a switch for home lighting or welcome lighting—turn it on and set the duration, say 15 to 30 seconds. Remember to save the settings before turning off the car, then try locking it by gently pulling the high beam lever once. Last time I forgot to enable it, and it was quite troublesome fumbling for keys in the dark. Developing a habit of checking these settings can save you from such hassles. This feature in BMWs is really practical, especially in underground parking lots without streetlights—having the lights on makes it much safer. The setup is simple; you only need to do it once.
