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Replacing components
Onboard tool kit
The onboard tool kit is stored in a compartment
on the right-hand side of the cargo bay.
Remove the cover.
Wiper blades
1.Fold up the wiper arm.
2.R e m o v e t h e c o v e r . T o d o s o , p r e s s t h e h o o k
on the bottom, see arrow.
3.Fold the wiper blade upwards.
4.Remove the wiper blade in the direction of
the windshield, see arrow.In order to avoid damage, make sure that
the wiper arms are against the windshield
before you open the engine compartment.<
Lamps and bulbs
Lamps and bulbs make an essential contribu-
tion to vehicle safety. They should, therefore,
be handled carefully. BMW recommends hav-
ing your BMW center perform any work that you
do not feel competent to perform yourself or
that is not described here.
Never touch the glass of new bulbs with
your bare fingers, as even minute
amounts of contamination will burn into the
bulb's surface and reduce its service life. Use a
clean tissue, cloth or something similar, or hold
the bulb by its base.<
You can obtain a selection of replacement bulbs
at your BMW center.
Only change bulbs while they are cool to
the touch, otherwise you could suffer
burns.<
When working on electrical systems,
always begin by switching off the con-
sumer in question, otherwise short-circuits
could result. To avoid possible injury or equip-
ment damage when replacing bulbs, observe
any instructions provided by the bulb manufac-
turer.<
For care and maintenance of the headlamps,
please follow the instructions in the separate
Caring for your vehicle brochure.
If the routine for changing a particular
bulb is not described here, please contact
your BMW center or a workshop that works
according to BMW repair procedures with cor-
respondingly trained personnel.<
Light-emitting diodes LEDs
Light-emitting diodes installed behind translu-
cent lenses serve as the light source for many of
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the controls and displays in your vehicle. These
light-emitting diodes, which operate using a
concept similar to that applied in conventional
lasers, are officially designated as Class 1 light-
emitting diodes.
Do not remove the covers or expose the
eyes directly to the unfiltered light source
for several hours at a time, otherwise this could
cause irritation to the retina.<
Xenon lamps
These bulbs have a very long service life and are
highly unlikely to fail. If a xenon lamp fails never-
theless, switch on the fog lamps and continue
the journey with great care, provided that local
legislation does not prohibit this.
Have any work on the xenon lamp system,
including bulb replacements, performed
only by a BMW center or a workshop that works
according to BMW repair procedures with cor-
respondingly trained personnel. Otherwise, if
such work is carried out improperly, the high
voltage in the system presents the danger of
fatal injuries.<
Access to the lamps
1.Switch off the lamps and take the remote
control out of the ignition lock.
2.Remove the upper cover from the head-
lamp. To do so, use a screwdriver to press
the catches towards the rear, see arrows,
and pull the cover forward and out.
Follow the same steps in reverse order to reat-
tach the cover.
Be careful when installing the cover, oth-
erwise leaks could occur and cause dam-
age to the headlamp system.<
Parking lamps and roadside parking
lamps, daytime running light
H8 bulb, 35 watts
1.Remove the cover, refer to Access to the
lamps.
2.Turn the bulb approx. 90°, see arrow, and
take it out.
3.Disconnect the plug, change the bulb and
reconnect the plug.
4.Insert the bulb and turn it until it stops.
5.Reattach the cover.
Corner-illuminating lamp*
H3 bulb, 55 watts
1.Switch off the lamps and take the remote
control out of the ignition lock.
2.Remove the cover, refer to Access to the
lamps.
3.Push the wire bracket out of the anchor
towards the right and fold it up.
4.Disconnect the plug, change the bulb and
reconnect the plug.
5.Insert the bulb.
6.Fold the wire bracket down and engage it.
7.Reattach the cover.
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Tail lamps
>Turn signal indicator:
PY21W bulb, 21 watts
>Brake lamp in the luggage compartment lid:
H21W bulb, 21 watts
>Other lamps:
W16W bulb, 16 watts
1Turn signal
2Roadside parking lamp/tail lamp, LED
3Backup lamp
4Brake lamps
5Brake lamp
6Roadside parking lamp/tail lamp, LED
If one of the bulbs 2, 5 or 6 malfunctions, please
contact your BMW center or a workshop that
works according to BMW repair procedures
with correspondingly trained personnel.
1.Left-hand side: use a screwdriver to pry off
the cover in the cargo bay and remove the
cover.
Right-hand side: remove the cover from the
right-hand side panel of the cargo bay.
2.Loosen the bulb holder at the clip, see
arrow, and pull out.3.Turn signal indicator: apply gentle pressure
to the bulb while turning it to the left for
removal and replacement.
Backup lamps and brake lamps: take out
the bulbs and change them.
4.Re-engage the bulb holder so that it audibly
clicks into place.
5.Reattach the cover in the cargo bay.
License plate lamp
C5W bulb, 5 watts
1.Using a screwdriver, push the lamp to the
right in the flap of the lamp housing.
2.Take out the lamp towards the left and
change the bulb.
3.Insert the lamp.
Center brake lamp
This lamp uses LED technology for operation.
In the event of a malfunction, please contact
your BMW center or a workshop that works
according to BMW repair procedures with cor-
respondingly trained personnel.
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Giving and receiving assistance
Emergency calling*
Conditions for an emergency call:
>Full preparation package mobile phone.
This equipment package makes it possible
to initiate an emergency call even if no
mobile phone is paired with the vehicle.
>BMW Assist is enabled. Enabling BMW
Assist, refer to page175.
>Radio readiness is on.
>The car phone is logged on to a mobile tele-
phone network.
>The emergency call system is operable.
If your subscription contract with BMW Assist
expires, the car phone can be deactivated by a
BMW center without having to schedule an
appointment at a workshop. Once the car
phone has been deactivated, emergency calls
are not possible. The car phone can be reacti-
vated by a BMW center after signing a new con-
tract.
Initiating an emergency call
1.Briefly press the cover flap to open.
2.Press the button for at least 2 seconds.
The LED in the button lights up. As soon as the
voice connection to the BMW Assist response
center has been established, the LED flashes.
If the circumstances allow this, remain in the
vehicle until the connection has been estab-
lished. You will then be able to provide a
detailed description of the situation.If the current location of your vehicle can be
determined, it will be transmitted to the BMW
Assist response center.
If the LED is flashing but the emergency
response center cannot be heard over the
hands-free system, it is possible that the
hands-free system is malfunctioning. The
emergency response center may still be able to
hear you, however.
Under certain conditions, an emergency call is
automatically initiated immediately after a
severe accident. The automatic emergency call
is not affected by the button being pressed.
For technical reasons, the emergency call
cannot be guaranteed under unfavorable
conditions.<
Roadside Assistance
The BMW Group's Roadside Assistance ser-
vice is there to assist you around the clock in
the event of a breakdown, including on week-
ends and public holidays.
The phone numbers of the Roadside Assis-
tance in your home country can be found in the
Contact brochure.
In vehicles equipped with BMW Assist or
TeleService, you can establish contact with the
BMW Group's Roadside Assistance for break-
down assistance directly via iDrive, refer to
page177.
First aid pouch*
Some of the articles contained in the first aid
pouch have a limited service life. Therefore,
check the expiration dates of the contents reg-
ularly and replace any items in good time, if nec-
essary.
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Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
DTC Dynamic Traction
Control82
– indicator/warning lamp82
DVD for navigation120
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC
– indicator/warning lamp82
Dynamic Traction Control
DTC
– indicator/warning lamp82
E
EBV Electronic brake-force
distribution81
Eject button, refer to Buttons
on the CD player140
Electric
– seat adjustment41
Electrical malfunction
– door lock31
– driver's door31
– fuel filler door182
– glass sunroof38
– luggage compartment lid33
Electric seat adjustment41
Electric steering wheel
lock52
Electric steering-wheel lock
– with convenient access35
Electronic brake-force
distribution EBV81
Electronic oil level check192
Emergency actuation,
automatic transmission,
refer to Overriding selector
lever lock56
Emergency call203
Emergency operation
– fuel filler door, manual
release182
Emergency operation, refer to
Closing manually
– glass sunroof38
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– door lock31Emergency release
– luggage compartment lid
from inside33
Emergency services, refer to
Roadside Assistance203
Emissions test, refer to
Service requirements71
"Enable services"176
"End call"167
Engine
– breaking in112
– data210
– overheated, refer to Coolant
temperature67
– speed210
– starting53
– starting, convenient
access35
– switching off53
Engine compartment192
Engine coolant, refer to
Coolant194
Engine oil
– adding194
– BMW Maintenance
System196
– checking level192
– intervals between changes,
refer to Service
requirements71
"Engine oil level"193
Engine output, refer to Engine
data210
Engine speed, refer to Engine
data210
Engine starting, refer to
Starting the engine53
"Enter address"122
Entering a destination
country122
Entering a house number or
intersection123
Entering a street123
Entering destination122
Entering the address124
Entering the intersection123
"Entertainment"140
"Entertainment
settings"141,147Entry lamps, refer to Interior
lamps93
"Equalizer", refer to Tone
control142
Equalizer, refer to Tone
control142
Error messages, refer to
Check Control75
"ESN"149
ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control81
Event data recorders197
Exhaust system, refer to Hot
exhaust system112
Exterior mirrors47
– adjusting47
– automatic dimming
feature113
– automatic heating47
– folding in and out47
External audio
device105,158
Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing
away205
– for tying down loads115
F
Fader, tone control141
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control75
Failure of an electrical
consumer201
False alarm
– refer to Switching off an
alarm34
False alarm, refer to Avoiding
unintentional alarms35
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts45
Fastest route for
navigation130
Fast forward
– CD changer156
– CD player156
"Fast route" in navigation131
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Refueling
So that you always have access to the data you
need when refueling, you are recommended to
enter the relevant figures for your car in the
table provided below. Consult the index for indi-
vidual specifications.Fuel
Engine oil
Do not add engine oil until the corresponding
warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up,
refer to page194.
Tire inflation pressures
Designation
Please enter your preferred fuel here.
Quality
Summer tires
FrontRearWinter tires
FrontRear
Up to 4 persons
4 persons plus luggage
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