2004 BMW 525I SEDAN turn signal bulb

Driving
56 Shifting from M/S to the selector-lever
positions P, R and N is only possible by
going through D.
Malfunctions
Indicator lamp
If the indicator lamp lights up, a
malfunction has occurred in the
transmission system.
While it will remain still possible to move
the selector lever to any desired position,
the transmission will revert to operation in
its default mode with only a limited number
of forward gears.
If this happens, avoid extreme engine loads
and consult the nearest BMW center.
Information on jump-starting and towing
begins on page 192.
Turn signal indicators/
headlamp flasher
1High beams: blue indicator lamp
2Headlamp flasher: blue indicator lamp
3Turn signal indicators: the green indica-
tor lamp flashes, accompanied by a
periodic clicking from the turn signal
indicator relay
Using turn signal indicators
Move the lever beyond the resistance
point. It then returns to the center position
when released. Press the lever as far as the
resistance point to switch off the turn signal
indicators. If the flashing indicator lamp and the
clicking from the relay are both faster
than normal, this indicates that one of the
turn signal indicator bulbs is defective.<
Signaling briefly
Press the lever up to but not beyond the
resistance point. It then returns to the cen-
ter position when released.
Triple turn signal activation
Press the lever as far as the resistance
point; the turn signal indicators flash three
times. You can activate or deactivate this
function.
Control Center, for principle details, refer to
page 16:
1.Open the menu
2.Select "Vehicle settings" and press the
controller
3.Select "Lighting" and press the control-
ler
4.Select "Triple turn signal activation" and
press the controller.
is displayed when triple turn signal
is activated.

Mobility
185Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
For checking and adjusting headlamp
aim, please contact your BMW cen-
ter.<
Halogen low beams
H7 bulb, 55 Watts
1.Turn the bulb holder to the left and
remove
2.Remove and replace the bulb.
Halogen high beams
H7 bulb, 55 Watts
1.Turn the bulb holder to the left and
remove
2.Remove and replace the bulb.
Parking and standing lamps
Bulb 5 Watts, W 5 W 1.Turn the cover cap for low beams or
high beams to the left and remove
2.Pull the bulb holder out
3.Remove and replace the bulb.
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.
In the unlikely event that one of these
lamps should fail, you can respond by
switching on your fog lamps and proceed-
ing carefully, where allowed by law.
To avoid the risk of potentially fatal
injuries: owing to the extremely high
voltages at which these units operate, ser-
vice work on the xenon lighting system
should always be entrusted to qualified
personnel.<
Parking and standing lamps
Please contact a BMW center in case of a
malfunction.
Turn signal indicators, front
Bulb 21 Watts, PY 21 W
1.Turn the bulb holder to the left and
remove
2.Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while
turning it to the left for removal and
replacement.

Replacing components
186
Side-mounted turn signal indicators
Bulb 5 Watts, W 5 W
1.Press against the front edge of the lamp
with the tip of your finger, then push it to
the rear and release the detent at the
front
2.Turn the lamp 903 and remove
3.Turn the bulb holder to the left and
remove
4.Extract the bulb for replacement.
Side marker lamps, front and rear
Please contact your BMW center for
replacement.
Tail lamps
1Turn signal indicators
2Tail and brake lamp
3Tail lamp
4Backup lamps
5Reflector
6Reflector
7Standing, tail and brake lamp
>Backup lamps:
Bulb 16 Watts, W 16 W
>Other lamps:
Bulb 21 Watts, P 21 W
Center brake lamp
This lamp uses LED technology for opera-
tion. Please contact a BMW center in case
of a malfunction.
Lamps in the fender
The illustration shows the recess on the left
side of the luggage compartment.
All the bulbs are integrated in a central bulb
holder.
1.Remove the side panel
2.Unclip the bulb holder and remove
3.Backup lamps:
Remove and replace the bulb.
Other bulbs:
Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while
turning it to the left for removal and
replacement.
Lamps in the luggage compartment
lid
License plate lamp
Bulb 5 Watts, C 5 W
1.Insert a screwdriver in the slot and
press to the left, refer to arrows; this
unlocks the lamp
2.Remove the lamp and replace the bulb.

Reference 209
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Lighting
Ð instruments 88
Ð of the vehicle, refer to
Lamps 87
Lighting of the instruments,
refer to Instrument
lighting 88
Lights, refer to Parking
lamps/low beams 87
Lights on warning 87
Light switch 87
Limit speed, refer to
Limit 72
Loading
Ð securing the load 109
Ð stowing cargo 109
Ð vehicle 108
"Lock after driving off" 30
"Lock button" 28
Locking
Ð from inside 30
Ð from outside 28
Locking and unlocking
doors
Ð from inside 30
Ð from outside 27
Ð setting confirmation
signals 28
"LOGIC7", audio
systems 132
Low beams 87
Ð automatic 87
Ð replacing the bulbs 185
Lower back support, refer
to Lumbar support 38
Lug bolts 188
Ð wrench 187
Luggage compartment 31
Ð capacity 200
Ð locking separately 31
Ð opening/closing, refer to
Luggage compartment
lid 31
Ð opening from the
inside 31
Ð opening from the
outside 31
Ð opening with remote
control 28
Ð socket 100
Ð volume 200Luggage compartment
lid 31
Ð emergency release from
inside luggage
compartment 32
Ð locking separately 31
Ð manual operation 31
Ð opening from the
inside 31
Ð opening from the
outside 31
Ð opening with remote
control 28
Ð unlocking manually 31
Luggage rack, refer to
Roof-mounted luggage
rack 109
Lumbar support 38
LW, waveband 134
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires 175
Maintenance, refer also to
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for
US models or Warranty
and Service Guide
Booklet for Canadian
models
Maintenance system 181
Malfunction
Ð automatic
transmission 56
Ð Sequential manual
transmission SMG 53
Malfunction warnings, refer
to Check Control 68
Manually controlled
recirculated air 91
"Manual" on the radio 135
Manual operation
Ð door lock 29
Ð fuel filler door 168
Ð glass roof 35
Ð luggage compartment
lid 31
Manual operation with
automatic
transmission 55Manual release, refer to
Manual operation
Manual station tuning 135
Manual transmission 51
"Map, arrow display" 123
"Map, direction of
travel" 124
"Map, facing north" 124
Maximum cooling 91
Maximum roof weight 200
Maximum speed
Ð for winter tires 175
Ð with compact wheel 188
Memory
Ð refer to Key Memory 26
Ð refer to Seat, mirror and
steering wheel
memory 38
Menus, refer to Control
Center 16
Message list of traffic
information 126
Microphone for hands-free
system 151
Mirrors 42
Ð automatic curb
monitor 39
Ð dimming feature 43
Ð heating 43
Ð memory, refer to Seat,
mirror and steering wheel
memory 38
"Missed calls" 155
Missed calls 154
Mobile communications in
the vehicle 108
Mobile Service, refer to
Roadside Assistance 191
Monitor, refer to Control
Center 16
"Monitor display on" 77
Monitoring inflation
pressure, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor 80
Multifunction switch
Ð refer to Turn signal
indicators/headlamp
flasher 56
Ð refer to Wiper/washer
system 57

Reference 213
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
"Shortest route" for
navigation 121
Shortest route for
navigation 121
Shoulder support 37
"Show current
position" 118
"Show destination
position" 118
Side airbags 83
Side marker lamps,
replacing the bulbs 186
Side turn signal indicators,
replacing the bulbs 186
Side window blind, refer to
Roller sun blinds 97
Sitting safely
Ð with airbags 36
Ð with safety belts 36
Ski bag 101
Sliding/tilt sunroof, refer to
Glass roof, electric 34
SMG Sequential manual
transmission 51
"SMS" 156
Snow chains 176
Socket
Ð for Onboard Diagnosis
interface 183
Ð in front passenger
footwell 100
Ð in luggage
compartment 100
Ð refer to Lighter
socket 100
SOS, refer to Starting an
emergency call 190
Sound control, refer to
Tone control 131
Spare fuses 189
Spare key 26
Spare wheel, refer to
Compact wheel 187
Special oils, refer to
Specified engine oils 179
Specified engine oils 179
Speed
Ð winter tires 175
Ð with compact wheel 188
Speed-dependent
volume 132Speedometer 12
"Speed volume", audio
systems 132
Sport program
Ð Dynamic Driving
Control 54
Sports seat 37
Stability control,
refer to Driving stability
control 77
Standard default settings,
audio systems 133
Standing lamps 88
"Start" for stopwatch 73
"Start guidance" 118
Starting, refer to Starting
the engine 49
Starting assistance, refer to
Jump-starting 192
Starting destination
guidance 123
Starting difficulties
Ð at very low
temperatures 49
Starting the engine 49
Start menu on the Control
Display 17
"Start service" 163
Start-up difficulties
Ð jump-starting 192
Station, refer to Radio 134
"Status" 66
Status 67
Status of this Owner's
Manual at time of
printing 5
Steering wheel 11
Ð adjustment 43
Ð buttons on the steering
wheel 11
Ð heating 44
Ð individual button
assignment options 44
Ð memory 38
"Steering wheel
buttons" 44
Steering with variable ratio,
refer to Active steering 82
Steptronic, refer to
Automatic transmission
with Steptronic 54"Stop" for stopwatch 73
"Stopwatch" 73
Stopwatch 73
Storage compartments 99
"Store address" for
navigation 120
"Store" on the radio 136
Storing sitting position,
refer to Seat, mirror and
steering wheel
memory 38
Storing tires 175
Straps, refer to
Loading 109
"Street" for destination
entry 117
Stroke, refer to Engine
data 198
Summer tires, refer to
Wheels and tires 170
Sun blinds 97
SW, waveband 134
Switches, refer to
Cockpit 10
Switching off engine 50
Switching off the tilt alarm
sensor 28
Switching on/off
Ð audio 130
Ð CD changer 130
Ð CD player 130
Ð cooling function 91
Ð navigation voice
instructions 124
Ð portable phone 151
Ð radio 130
Swiveling headlamps, refer
to Adaptive Head Light 88
Symbols 4
T
Tachometer 65
Tail lamps
Ð replacing the bulbs 186
Target cursor for
navigation 118
Technical data 198
Telematic 161
Telephone, refer to
Portable phone 150

Everything from A to Z
214 TeleService 161
Ð enabling 161
Ð services offered 162
Temperature display
Ð ice warning 65
Ð outside temperature 65
Ð setting the units 74
"Terminate services" 165
"Text language" 74
The BMW Maintenance
System 181
Tightening torque, refer to
Tightening lug bolts 188
Tilt function, passenger-
side mirror 39
"Time" 74
"Time 1" for independent
ventilation 95
"Time 2" for independent
ventilation 95
Timer, refer to Preselecting
switch-on time 95
Tire pressure monitoring,
refer to Flat Tire
Monitor 80
Tire Quality Grading 173
Tires
Ð age 172
Ð changing 174
Ð condition 173
Ð damage 174
Ð flat 187
Ð inflation pressure 170
Ð pressure monitoring 80
Ð replacing 187
Ð run-flat 175
Ð size 172
Ð tread 173
Ð wear indicators 174
Tone control 131
Tone on locking/
unlocking 28
Tools, refer to Onboard tool
kit 184
"Top 8" for portable
phone 155
Torque 198
Ð lug bolts 188
Touch tone dialing 156
Tow fitting 193Towing
Ð with automatic
transmission 193
Ð with sequential manual
transmission SMG 193
Towing eye 193
Tow sockets for tow
fitting 194
Tracks
Ð random play
sequence 142, 146
Ð sample scan 142, 145
Track width, refer to
Dimensions 199
Traction Control System,
refer to DSC 78
Transmission
Ð automatic transmission
with Steptronic 54
Ð manual transmission 51
Ð Sequential manual
transmission SMG 51
Transporting children
safely 45
Transport securing device,
refer to Securing the
load 109
Tread depth, refer to Tire
tread 173
"Treble", audio
systems 132
"Trip computer" 72
Trip computer 71
Trip-distance counter, refer
to Trip odometer 65
"Triple turn signal
activation" 56
Trip odometer 65
Trunk lid, refer to Luggage
compartment lid 31
Turning circle, refer to
Dimensions 199
Turn signal indicators 56
Ð replacing the bulbs 185
U
Underbody protection,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochureUniform Tire Quality
Grading 173
"Units" 74
Units
Ð average fuel
consumption 74
Ð temperature 74
Universal garage-door
opener, refer to
Integrated universal
remote control 96
Universal remote
control 96
Unlock code 152
Unlocking
Ð engine hood 177
Ð from inside 30
Ð from outside 27
"Update services" 165
V
Valve stem seal caps 188
Vehicle
Ð battery 188
Ð care, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
Ð dimensions 199
Ð loading 108
Ð parking 50
Ð washing, refer to Caring
for your vehicle brochure
Ð weights 200
Vehicle jack 187
Vehicle position 115
"Vehicle settings" 38
Ventilation 94
Ð draft-free 94
Ð front 94
Ð rear 94
Ventilation while parked 94
"Vent settings" 92
Vents of the automatic
climate control 90
Voice command system 20
Voice instructions for
navigation system 124
Ð muting 125
Ð repeating 125
Ð switching on/off 124
Ð volume 125