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Lamps and bulbs Master key with battery-powered lampInterior lamps – M coupeFront:
15 watt bulb
1 Use a screwdriver to press out the
lamp at the left recess.
2 Press back the plastic tab on the
reflector, open the reflector and
replace the bulb.
Rear:
10 watt bulb
1 Use a screwdriver to press out the
lamp at the side recess.
2 Press back the plastic tab on the
reflector, open the reflector and
replace the bulb.Reading lamps – M coupe10 watt bulbs
1 Use a screwdriver to press out the
lamp at the left recess.
2 Press gently while turning the defec-
tive bulb to the left. Remove the bulb
and replace it.If light intensity drops, renew the
battery to safeguard against acid
escaping.
Battery change1 Remove the cover on the back of the
key with a screwdriver.
2 Insert a new battery (refer to the illus-
tration) of the same type (CR 2025)
so that it touches the contacts.
3 Snap the cover into place and apply
uniform pressure to seat it.365de132
Return used batteries to a
recycling point or to your BMW
center.<
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Everything from A to ZAABS (Antilock Brake
System)89
Accessories6
Adding
brake fluid112t
engine coolant112t
engine oil109
washer fluid108t
Additional storage areas78
Adjusting
backrest47
mirrors47
seat46
washer nozzles108t
Air conditioner74
Air distribution74
Air outlets72
ventilation73
Air pressure26, 98
checking26t
Air vents72
Airbags21, 51, 122, 150
Airflow rate74
Antenna95
Antifreeze112
Antifreeze protection,
radiator93, 112, 112t
Antilock Brake System
(ABS)89
Anti-theft protection32Approved gross vehicle
weight158
Aquaplaning87, 98
Ashtray79
Automatic car washes115
Automatic cruise control61
Automatic dimming, interior
rearview mirror48
Automatic rear window
washer59
Automatic windshield
washer108
Axle weights158
BBackrest, adjusting47
Backup lamps58
bulb replacement131t
Battery140, 160
capacity160
charge condition141
charging141
discharged144
disposal141t
removal and
installation142
Battery change, keys134t
Battery safety terminal142
Beverage holder79
BMW High Performance
Synthetic Oil110
Body-cavity protectant118Brake fluid112
adding112t
disposal113t
Brake hydraulic system20
Brake lamps, bulb replace-
ment131t
Brake pads22, 92
Brake system92
add brake fluid112t
brake fluid112
fluid level92
Brakes
malfunctions92
winter road conditions93
Break-in procedure86
Bulb replacement129t
Bulbs and lamps129
CCalifornia Proposition
65 Warning124
Capacities159
Car care
exterior115
interior120
Car keys30
Car radio
reception95, 150
refer also to the separate
Owner's Manual
Car wash systems115, 117Care
exterior119
interior120
leather121
paint119
upholstery materials121
windows and glass120
Cargo loading82
Caring for the vehicle
finish119
Cassette mode, refer to the
Radio Owner's Manual
Catalytic converter88
CBC (Cornering Brake
Control)90
Cellular phone95
refer also to the separate
Owner's Manual
Central locking system32
Charge condition of the
battery141t
Charge indicator lamp20
Charging the battery141t
Chassis number113
Checking oil level109t
Checking tire
pressure26t, 98
Child restraint system53
installation54
M coupe with tether
strap54
Child seat53
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Everything from A to ZGGasoline26
Glass sunroof36
Glove compartment78
Grilles72
Gross vehicle weight158HHardtop96
Hazard warning
flashers24t
Hazard warning system24
Hazard warning
triangle24t
Head restraints47
Headlamp cleaning
system108
Headlamp cover,
care116t, 129t
Headlamp flasher58
Headlamp washers60
Headlamps, high
beam23, 58
bulb replacement129t
Headlamps, low beam69
bulb replacement129t
Heated seats77
Heating and ventilation72
Height157
Height adjustment, seats46
Help with jump starting144High beams23, 58
bulb replacement129t
Hood release104t
Horn17
IIdentification number of the
vehicle113
Identification, tires101
Ignition key30
Ignition lock55
Ignition switch55
Immobilizer
electronic31
vehicle31
Imprint4
Indicator lamps20
Inflation pressures27t, 98
INSPECTION64
Instrument panel16
Instrument panel lighting69
Instruments18
Interior lamps70
bulb replacement133t
Interior rearview mirror,
automatic dimming
feature48
Intermittent wipe switch59JJump-starting144t
KKey, battery change134t
Keys30LLamp switch69
Lamps and bulbs129
Lashing eyes82
Leather care121
Length157
License plate lamps, bulb
replacement133t
Light-alloy wheel103
LIGHTS ON warning69
Limited slip differential153
Load-securing devices82
Lock buttons33
Locks, care93
Low beam headlamps69
bulb replacement129t
Low-fuel indicator lamp62
Luggage compartment34
capacity158
locking separately34
manual operation34
Luggage compartment lamp,
bulb replacement133t
Luggage compartment
lid34
manual operation34t
MM + S tires102
M Mobility system
components137
using137
M+S radial tires102
Magic Eye, refer to Battery
charge condition141
Maintenance64, 114
Malfunction, cellular
telephone95
Manual operation
convertible
top37t, 143t
doors32t
luggage
compartment34t
Manual transmission58
Master key, battery
change134t
Mirrors47
adjusting47
defrosting47
Mobile phone95
refer also to the separate
Owner's Manual
Modifications,
technical6, 124
Multifunction switch58
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