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168n
Lamps and bulbsThe illustration shows the left-hand side 
of the engine compartment.Parking lamps5 watt bulb 
1 Turn the bulb holder to the left (arrow) 
and remove it.
2 Remove and replace the bulb.460de171
Front turn signal indicators 21 watt bulb 
1 Using a screwdriver, release the inner 
hook through the upper opening.
2 Remove lamp by pulling it out toward 
the front.
3 Applying light pressure, turn the bulb 
to the left. Remove and exchange the 
bulb.462de261
4 Insert the 2 pins on the lamp into the 
guides on the vehicle.
5 Push the lamp in. Carefully apply 
pressure until you hear it snap into 
place.462de262 
     
        
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169n
IndexDataTechnologyRepairsCar careControlsOverview
Lamps and bulbsSide turn signal indicators5 watt bulb
1 Use finger pressure against the rear 
end of the lens (arrow) to press it 
forward for removal.
2 Apply gentle pressure to the bulb 
while turning it to the left to remove.462de250
Front fog lampsHB4 bulb, 55 watts 
The bulb is pressurized. There-
fore, wear safety glasses and 
protective gloves. Failure to comply 
with this precaution could lead to injury 
if the bulb is accidentally damaged 
during replacement.<
Please contact a BMW center in the 
event of a malfunction.462de229
Tail lamps Tail lamps (4): 21/4 watt bulbs
Remaining bulbs: 21 watts 
1 Turn signal indicator yellow
2 Backup lamp white
3 Tail lamp red
4 Tail lamp/Brake lamp red462us010 
     
        
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Everything from A to Z
209n
IndexDataTechnologyRepairsCar careControlsOverview
Temperature 
adjusting98,104 
layering99,106 
Temperature display 
outside temperature84 
Thigh support, adjusting54 
Third brake lamp171 
Tilt sensor alarm 
system36,43 
remote control36 
Tire changing173 
Tire codes135 
Tire condition27,132 
Tire damage132 
Tire inflation 
pressure27,132 
Tire pressure 
monitoring91,192 
Tire Pressure Control 
(RDC)91,192 
Tire Quality Grading133 
Tire replacement133,134 
Tire rotation134 
Tire specifications137 
Tire tread132 
Tools166 
Torque196 
Towing eyelets184 
Towing the vehicle184 
Track197 
Traction Control System, 
refer to DSC88 Transmission72 
Transmitter key32 
Transporting children 
safely64 
Tread depth, tires132 
Tread wear indicator132 
Trip odometer81 
Trunk, refer to luggage 
compartment39 
Turn signal indicator23,76 
bulb replacement168 
Turning radius197 
Two-way radios129 
U 
Uniform Tire Quality 
Grading133 
Used batteries, 
disposal178 V 
Vacuum cleaner, 
connecting112 
V-belts200 
Vehicle battery176,200 
Vehicle care 
exterior152 
interior154 
Vehicle Identification 
Number (VIN)149 
Vehicle immobilizer33 Vehicle painting152 
Vehicle start69 
Vehicle storage160 
Vehicle vacuum cleaner, 
attaching112 
Vehicle weight198 
Ventilation96,99,102 
draft-free99,106 
Vinyl upholstery, care154 
W
 
Warning flashers25 
Warning lamps20 
Warning messages83 
Warning triangle25 
Warranty and Service Guide 
Booklet150 
Washer fluids144,199 
Washer nozzles144 
Washer reservoir, filling144 
Washer system76 
Washing your vehicle151 
Water on roadways121 
Waxing, paintwork153 
Wear indicator in the 
tires132 
Weights198 
Wheel changing173 
Wheel lug wrench173 
Wheel rims135 
Wheel specifications137 
Wheelbase197 Wheels and tires135,137 
Width197 
Windows 
convenience operation34 
remote control35 
remove 
condensation105 
Windshield washer, 
automatic77 
Windshield washer nozzle 
adjustment144 
Windshield washer reservoir, 
filling144,199 
Windshield wiper76 
blade replacement166 
Winter operation127 
Winter tires135,136 
Wiper blade, 
replacement166 
Wiper system76 
Work in the engine 
compartment140 
X 
Xenon lamps167,193  
     
        
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Owner service procedures
211n
IndexDataTechnologyRepairsCar careControlsOverview
O 
Oil 
level145 
quality146 
specifications146 
viscosity146 
Onboard tool kit166 P 
Parking lamps, bulb 
replacement168 
Pressure, tires27 R 
Rear lamps169 
Releasing the fuel filler door 
following an electrical 
malfunction180 
Releasing the hood140 
Removing condensation 
from the 
windows100,105 
Replacement key32 
Replacing bulbs166 
Replacing windshield wiper 
blades166 
Return used batteries178 
Rotating the tires173 
S 
Space-saver spare tire173 
Spare key32 
Spare tire173 
Starting problems70,121 
Switching off the tilt sensor 
alarm system43 T 
Tail lamp assembly, bulb 
replacement169 
Tail lamps, bulb 
replacement169 
Tilt alarm, switching off43 
Tire damage132 
Tires, changing27,173 
Tools166 
Towing eyelets184 
Towing the vehicle184 
Turn signal indicator 
bulb replacement168 U 
Use of antifreeze, 
radiator148 
W
 
Warning lamps20 
Washer fluid, adding144 
Washer nozzles, 
adjusting144 
Washer reservoir, filling144 
Wheel lug wrench173 
Wheel, changing173 
Windows, 
defrosting100,105 
Windshield washer, 
filling144 
Windshield wiper blades, 
replacing166 
Work in the engine 
compartment140