Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
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Replacement procedures
Onboard tool kit
The onboard tool kit is stored in a tool pouch. It 
is located in the luggage compartment beneath 
the floor panel.
Windshield wiper blades 
1.Swich off the ignition
2.Fold the wiper arm completely out from the 
windshield
3.Place the wiper blade in a position at right 
angles to the wiper arm
4.Press the locking spring
5.Fold the wiper blade down and unhook it 
toward the windshield
6.Pull the wiper blade past the wiper arm 
toward the top
7.Insert a new wiper blade and apply pressure 
until you hear it engage.
Lamps and bulbs 
The lamps and bulbs make essential contribu-
tions to the safety of your vehicle. Therefore, 
comply fully with the following instructions dur-
ing bulb replacement. If you are not familiar with 
the procedures, BMW recommends that you 
have your BMW center carry out the work.
Do not touch the glass portion of a new 
bulb with your bare hands since even 
small amounts of impurities burn in to the sur-
face and reduce the service life of the bulb. Use 
a clean cloth, paper napkin or a similar material, 
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 cir-
cuits.
To prevent injuries and damage, always comply 
with any instructions provided by the bulb man-
ufacturer.<
Accessing the headlamps
Protective cover in the wheel well
To gain access to the headlamp covers, turn the 
front wheels in the required direction. 
Everything from A to Z
116 Ventilation59,63
– air conditioning59
– automatic climate control63
Vents, refer to 
Ventilation59,63
Volume
– fuel tank, refer to 
Capacities105
W
Warning and indicator 
lamps12
Warning triangle96
Warranty, refer to Service and 
Warranty Information 
Booklet for US models, 
Warranty and Service Guide 
Booklet for Canadian 
models89
Warranty and service7
Washer/wiper system43
Washer fluid reservoir, refer to
– Capacities105
– Headlamp washer system 
and Windshield washer 
system86
Washer jets, refer to 
Windshield washer 
nozzles44
Washing fluids86
Washing systems86
Waste tray, refer to Ashtray65
Water on roads, flooding69
Weights103
Wheel/tire combinations82
Wheelbase, refer to 
Dimensions104
Wheels and tires78
Width, refer to 
Dimensions104
Wind deflector24
Window defrosting, refer to 
Defrosting windows
– air conditioning60
– automatic climate control62
Windows
– convenience operation18
Windshield washer nozzles44Windshield washer 
reservoir86
– volume, refer to 
Capacities105
Windshield washer system
– washer/wiper system43
– washing fluids86
Windshield wiper blades
– care, refer to the Caring for 
your vehicle brochure
– changing91
Windshield wipers
– changing91
– refer to Washer/wiper 
system43
Winter tires82
– changing94
– condition81
– storage83
Wood decoration, refer to the 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Work in the engine 
compartment84
Wrench, refer to Onboard tool 
kit91
X
Xenon lamps, bulb 
replacement92