
Driving
70
Signaling briefly
Press the lever up to but not beyond the 
resistance point. It then returns to the cen-
ter position when released. 
If the flashing of the indicator lamp and the 
ticking from the relay are both faster than 
normal, this indicates that one of the bulbs 
is defective; if a trailer is attached, this 
could also indicate that one of its turn sig-
nal indicator bulbs is defective. 
Wiper system
1Standard wiper speed: briefly press 
once. 
Fast wiper speed: briefly press twice 
2Switching off wipers or for brief wipe 
3Activating/deactivating rain sensor 
4Cleaning windshield and headlamps 
5Adjusting rain sensor sensitivity level
 
The lever automatically returns to its 
initial position when released.< 
1 Standard wiper speed 
The system automatically reverts to opera-
tion in the intermittent mode whenever the 
vehicle is stationary. 
Fast wiper speed 
You can also select this position by press-
ing the lever upward past the resistance 
point. 
The system automatically reverts to opera-
tion in the standard wipe mode whenever 
the vehicle is stationary. 
4 Cleaning windshield 
The system sprays washer fluid against the 
windshield and activates the wipers for a 
brief period. 
Headlamp washers 
Each fifth time you press into position 4 to 
clean the windshield while the headlamps 
are on. 
Do not use the washers if there is any 
danger that the fluid will freeze on the 
windshield. If you do so, your vision could 
be obscured. To avoid freezing, use a 
washer fluid antifreeze, refer to page 71.
Avoid activating the washer when the res-
ervoir is empty, as damage to the pump 
could result.< 
Windshield washer nozzles 
The windshield washer nozzles and the 
windshield itself in the area around the wip-
ers are heated automatically when the igni-
tion is switched on. 
Rain sensor 
The rain sensor is located on the wind-
shield, directly in front of the interior rear-
view mirror. 
Activating the rain sensor 
Briefly press the button with ignition in 
radio mode. The indicator lamp comes on. 
The wipers will always respond by com-
pleting at least one sweep of the wind-
shield. 
Adjusting rain sensor sensitivity level 
Turn the serrated dial 5.  

Mobility
 201Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
1High beams 
Press the tab down, refer to arrow.
Always wear gloves and eye protec-
tion Ð the atmosphere within the bulb 
is pressurized. Failure to observe this pre-
caution can lead to personal injury should 
the bulb be damaged.< 
1 High beams 
H7 bulb, 55 watts
1.Remove the cover 
2.Turn the bulb holder to the left and 
remove 
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 risk of potentially fatal inju-
ries: owing to the extremely high volt-
ages at which these units operate, service work should always be entrusted to quali-
fied personnel.< 
Parking and standing lamps 
In the event of a malfunction, please con-
tact your BMW center. 
Turn signal indicator, front 
Two bulbs Ð 3457AK or 3457NAK* 
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. 
Side-mounted turn signal indicators 
Bulb 5 watts Ð 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.  

Replacing components
202
Side marker lamps, front and rear 
Please contact your BMW center for 
replacement. 
Tail lamps 
1Rear lamp 
2Brake lamp 
3Backup lamp 
4Turn signal indicators 
5Reflector 
Rear lamps and brake lamps 
These lamps use LED technology for oper-
ation. Please contact a BMW center in case 
of a malfunction. 
Fender-mounted lamps 
The illustration shows the recess on the left 
side of the luggage compartment.
Rear turn signal indicator 
Bulb 21 watts Ð P 21 W or PY 21 W* 
1.Use the handle at the top to swivel 
down the side trim panel 
2.Turn the bulb holder to the left and 
remove 3.Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while 
turning it to the left for removal and 
replacement. 
Lamps in the luggage compartment 
lid 
Remove the trim panel from the luggage 
compartment lid. 
1Backup lamp 
2License plate lamp 
Backup lamps and license plate 
lamps 
Backup lamp: bulb 16 watts Ð W 16 W 
License plate lamp: bulb 5 watts Ð W 5 W 
1.Pull the bulb holder out 
2.Extract the bulb for replacement. 
Changing wheels 
Safety precautions to observe in the 
event of a flat tire and during all tire 
changes:
Park the vehicle as far as possible from 
passing traffic. Park on a firm, flat, surface. 
Switch on the hazard warning flashers.
Engage the handbrake and move the trans-
mission's selector lever to P.
Have all vehicle occupants get out of the 
vehicle and ensure that they remain outside 
the immediate area in a safe place, such as 
behind a guardrail.
If a warning triangle or portable hazard 
warning lamp is required, set it up on the 
roadside at an appropriate distance from 
the rear of the vehicle.
Comply with all safety guidelines and regu-
lations. 

Everything from A to Z
226 Tires
Ð flat tire 203
Ð tire changes 203
Ð tire damage 191
Ð tire inflation pressure 188
Ð tire replacement 192
Ð tire size, refer to Wheel 
and tire 
combinations 192
Ð tire tread 191
Ð tread wear indicators 191
"TITLE" 167
Tone, adjusting 149
"Tone" for audio 
mode 148, 150
Tools 200
"TOP 8" 180
"TOP" for DVD mode 169
Topping up washer fluid 71
Torque 212
Tow fittings 208, 209
Towing
Ð with raised front axle 208
Track 213
Traction Control System, 
refer to DSC 92
Traffic congestion, refer to 
Selecting a new 
route 140
Transmission, refer to 
Automatic transmission 
with Steptronic 66
Transmission lockout, refer 
to Park detent 67
Transporting children 
safely 56
Travel route, refer to 
Route 140
Tread depth, tires 191
Treble 149
"Treble" for audio 
mode 150
Trip computer 86
Trip odometer 80
Trunk lid, refer to Luggage 
compartment lid 37
Turning circle 213
Turn signal indicators 69
Ð replacing bulbs 201, 202"TV" 163, 164
TV 163
Ð adjusting the picture 164
Ð adjusting the tone 149
Ð controls 148
Ð NTSC 164
Ð PAL 164
Ð programs 163
Ð SECAM 164
Ð selecting standard 164
Ð switching on 163
Ð volume 149
"TV format" 164
U
Undercoating, refer to the 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Uniform Tire Quality 
Grading 190
Universal garage door 
opener, refer to 
Integrated universal 
remote control 111
Unlatching the engine 
hood 194
Unlocking without key, 
refer to Comfort 
Access 34
Upholstery care, refer to 
the Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
Used batteries 206
V
Vacuum cleaner 
connection 116
Valve caps 204
Vanity mirror 51
Vehicle battery 205
Vehicle dimensions 213
Vehicle jack 203
Vehicle keys 32
Vehicle Memory 54
Ventilation 105
Ð draft-free 105
Ð while parked 109
Vents, refer to 
Ventilation 102"Video" 148
"View" for 
navigation 139, 140
Viscosity 196
Voice command 
system 16, 25
Voice guidance for 
navigation 141
Volume
Ð audio 149
Ð CD changer 149
Ð CD player 149
Ð DVD changer 149
Ð navigation 141
Ð portable phone 177
Ð radio 149
Ð TV 149
Ð voice command 
system 26
W
Warm feet, cool headroom, 
refer to Front 
ventilation 105
Warning lamps 12
Warning messages 82
Warning triangle 207
Warranty and Service 
Guide Booklet for 
Canadian models 198
"WB" 148, 155
Wear indicators in the 
tires 191
Weather Band 155
Weights 214
Wheel and tire 
combinations 192
Wheelbase 213
Wheel bolts
Ð wrench 203
Wheels and tires 192
Width 213
"Window" 107
Windows 41
Ð convenience operation 36
Ð remote control 34
Ð safety switch 42