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Contents
 
Owner service procedures
Technical data
Index
 
Replacement procedures:
 
Onboard tool kit130
Windshield wiper blades130
Lamps and bulbs130
Changing a wheel135
Battery139
Fuses139
 
Assistance, giving and 
receiving:
 
Jump-starting140
Towing the vehicle141Engine data144
Dimensions145
Weights146
Capacities147Everything from A to Z150 
     
        
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The onboard tool kit is located in the 
luggage compartment lid.
Loosen the wingnut to open.
1. Fold the wiper arm completely out 
from the windshield 
2. Position the wiper blade at an angle 
and pull the release spring (arrow) 
3. Fold the wiper blade down and 
unhook it toward the windshield
4. Pull the wiper blade past the wiper 
arm toward the top 
5. Insert a new wiper blade and apply 
pressure until you hear it engage.
Use only wiper blades which have 
been approved by BMW.<
The lamps and bulbs make essential 
contributions to the safety of your 
vehicle. Therefore, comply fully with the 
following instructions during bulb 
replacement. If you are not familiar with 
any of the procedures, consult your 
BMW center.
Do not touch the glass portion of 
a new bulb with your bare hands 
since even small amounts of impurities 
burn in to the surface and reduce the 
service life of the bulb. Use a clean 
cloth, paper napkin, or a similar mate-
rial, or hold the bulb by its metallic 
base.<
A replacement bulb set is available from 
your BMW center.
Before working on the electrical 
system, switch off the electrical 
accessory you are working on or 
disconnect the cable from the negative 
terminal of the battery. Failure to 
observe this precaution could result in 
short circuits.
To prevent injuries and damage, 
comply with any instructions provided 
by the bulb manufacturer.<
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Lamps and bulbsLow and high beamsEngine compartment, left side:
1 Low beam
2 High beam
H7 bulb, 55 watts
The H7 bulb is pressurized. There-
fore, wear safety glasses and 
protective gloves. Failure to comply 
with these precautions can result in 
physical injury if the bulb breaks.<
1. Press the two release catches at the 
front while simultaneously turning 
them to the left to remove the bulb 
holder
2. Remove and replace the bulb.
When cleaning the headlamps, 
please observe the following:
>Do not clean by wiping with a dry 
cloth (scratches). Never use abra-
sives or strong solvents to clean the 
covers
>Remove dirt and contamination (such 
as insects) by soaking with BMW Car 
Shampoo and then rinsing with plenty 
of water
>Always use a deicer spray to remove 
accumulated ice and snow Ð never 
use a scraper.<
Xenon lamps
 
The service life of these bulbs is very 
long and the probability of a failure is 
very low, provided that they are not 
switched on and off an unusual number 
of times. If one of these bulbs should 
nevertheless fail, it is possible to 
continue driving with great caution 
using the fog lamps, provided local 
traffic laws do not prohibit this.
Because of the extremely high 
voltages involved, any work on the 
lighting system should be carried out by 
technically-qualified personnel only. 
Otherwise, there is a risk of fatal 
injury.<
Parking lampsEngine compartment, left side:
1. Turn the bulb holder to the left 
(arrow) and remove it
2. Remove and replace the bulb.
5 watt bulb 
     
        
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Lamps and bulbsTurn signal, front21 watt bulb
1 Extend a screwdriver through the 
upper opening and loosen the 
internal clamp 
2 Extract the lamp by removing it from 
the front
3 Apply gentle pressure and turn the 
bulb to the left, then remove it for 
replacement
4 Align the lamp assembly's two ridges 
and the centering pin with the guides 
on the vehicle when installing
5 Slide in the lamp, applying gentle 
pressure until you hear it snap into 
place.
Side turn signals5 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. 
     
        
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Lamps and bulbsTail lampsTail lamps (4): 21/4 watt bulbs 
Remaining bulbs: 21 watts 
1 Turn signal  yellow
2 Backup lamps white
3 Tail lamp red
4 Tail lamp/brake lamp red
Section of the right luggage compart-
ment:
Bulbs in the fender:
All of the bulbs are integrated in a 
central bulb holder.
1. Unscrew the bulb holder (arrow in 
close-up view) and remove it
2. Unplug the power supply plug. Set 
the bulb holder aside (on the luggage 
compartment floor, for example)
3. Applying light pressure, turn the bulb 
to the left. Remove and replace the 
bulb
4. Plug in the power supply fitting
5. Screw the bulb holder back on 
(arrow in close-up view).
Bulbs in the luggage compartment lid:
1. Use a screwdriver to release the clip 
     
        
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Lamps and bulbs2. Fold the trim panel down (1). Release 
the bulb holder (2) and remove it
3. Applying light pressure, turn the bulb 
to the left. Remove and exchange the 
bulb
4. Press the bulb holder into place 
continuing until you hear it engage
5. Reinstall the trim panel with the clip.
Center (high-mount) brake lampLED strip on the rear window.
Please contact your BMW center in 
case of a malfunction.
License plate lamps5 watt bulb
1. Place a screwdriver in the slot and 
press toward the left (arrow) to 
release the lens
2. Replace the bulb. 
     
        
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Everything from A to ZA 
ABS (Antilock Brake 
System)19, 109 
Access to the rear51 
Accessories10 
Activated-charcoal filter96 
Adaptive Transmission 
Control (ATC)68 
ADB (Automatic Differential 
Brake)81 
Adding 
brake fluid124 
coolant123 
engine oil121 
washer fluids120 
Adjusting 
electric power seats49 
head restraints50 
lumbar support50 
mirrors55 
steering wheel54 
Air conditioning90 
temperature setting91 
Air distribution91, 94 
Air nozzles90 
Air outlets 
ventilation90, 93 Air supply91, 94 
Airbags18, 56 
sitting correctly48 
Alarm system28, 36 
Antifreeze and anti-
corrosion agents123 
disposal123 
Antilock Brake System 
(ABS)19, 109 
Anti-theft system28, 29, 32 
Aquaplaning109 
Armrest99 
ASC+T (Automatic Stability 
Control plus Traction)80 
Ashtray 
front100 
rear101 
ATC (Adaptive Transmission 
Control)68 
Attach vehicle vacuum 
cleaner101 
AUC (Automatic recircu-
lated-air control)95 
Automatic climate 
control93, 94 
Automatic cruise control72 Automatic Differential Brake 
(ADB)81 
Automatic dimming feature, 
mirrors56 
Automatic headlight 
control87 
Automatic recirculated-air 
control (AUC)95 
Automatic Stability Control 
plus Traction (ASC+T)80 
Automatic transmission67 
Automatic transmission with 
Steptronic18, 67 
Average fuel 
consumption78 
Average speed78 
Axle loads146 
B 
Backup lamps66 
bulb replacement133 
Battery139 
care139 
charging139 
disposal139 
Battery charge current 
indicator17 Belts, safety52 
Beverage holder100 
Blower91, 94 
BMW High Performance 
Synthetic Oil122 
BMW Maintenance 
System125 
BMW sports seat, 
adjustment49 
BMW Universal 
Transmitter97 
Bore144 
Bottle holder, refer to 
beverage holder100 
Brake fluid124 
disposal124 
warning lamp17, 124 
Brake fluid level109 
Brake hydraulic system, 
warning lamp17 
Brake lamps 
bulb replacement133 
Brake pads19 
   
A-Z 
     
        
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Everything from A to Z
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Brake system108, 109 
brake pads110 
brake rotors, 
corrosion110 
defect in hydraulic 
circuits109 
disc brakes110 
Break-in procedure108 
Bulbs and lamps, 
replacement131 C 
California Proposition 
65 Warning126 
Canned beverage 
holder100 
Capacities147 
Car care, refer to the "Caring 
for your vehicle" manual 
Car phone100 
Car wash systems, refer to 
the "Caring for your 
vehicle" manual 
Care of upholstery materials, 
refer to the "Caring for your 
vehicle" manual Cargo loading103 
CBC (Cornering Brake 
Control)18, 81 
Cellular phone 
refer also to the 
"Telephone Owner's 
Manual" 
Center (high-mount) brake 
lamp134 
Center armrest99 
Central locking system28 
inside control button32 
Changing a wheel135 
Charging the battery139 
Check Control76 
Check engine oil level121 
Checking coolant level123 
Checking tire pressures24 
Child-restraint systems59 
Cigarette lighter101 
Cleaning headlamps71 
Cleaning windshield71 Clock76 
refer also to the 
"Telephone Owner's 
Manual" 
Clutch108 
Cockpit14 
Coin box100 
Compartments99 
Compression ratio144 
Computer76 
refer also to the "Owner's 
Manual for Onboard 
Computer" 
Configuring individual 
settings via Vehicle and 
Key Memory63 
Consumption78 
display75 
Convenience operation via 
driver's door lock 
fully-automatic convertible 
top31 
power windows31 
Convertible top 
compartment panel35 
Convertible top, fully 
automatic operation42 Coolant123 
capacity147 
Coolant temperature 
gauge75 
Cooling system, 
capacity147 
Copyright4 
Cornering Brake Control 
(CBC)18, 81 
Correct sitting posture48 
Cruise control72 
Cruising range78 
Cup holder, refer to 
beverage holder100 
Curb weight146 
D 
Data 
dimensions145 
engine144 
weights146 
Daytime driving lamps87 
DBC (Dynamic Brake 
Control)82 
Defrost windows92, 94 
Digital clock76 
Dimensions145 
Dipstick, engine oil121 
Displacement144