
Replacing components
200
License plate lamps
Bulb 5 watts, WY 5 W
1.Push a screwdriver from the left under the 
lamp and pry out the lamp toward the right.
2.Turn the bulb holder to the left by 905 and 
remove.
3.Remove and replace the bulb.
Light-emitting diodes LEDs
Light-emitting diodes installed behind translu-
cent lenses serve as the light source for many of 
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, and never 
stare into the unfiltered light for several 
hours, as irritation of the retina could result.<
Changing a wheel
Your BMW is equipped with run-flat tires as a 
standard feature. An immediate wheel change 
in the event of a flat tire is therefore no longer 
required.
For continued driving with damaged tires, refer 
to Indication of a flat tire, page89.
You will recognize run-flat tires by a circular 
symbol containing the letters RSC on the side 
of the tire, refer to Run-flat tires on page188.
If you have new tires mounted or switch from 
summer to winter tires, or vice versa, use run-
flat tires because no spare tire is provided in case of a flat. Your BMW center will be glad to 
advise you.
Also refer to New wheels and tires, page188.
The suitable tools for changing tires are 
available as accessories from your BMW 
center.<
Car jacking points
The jacking points for the car jack are located in 
the positions shown.
Vehicle battery
Maintenance
The battery is 100 % maintenance-free, i.e., the 
electrolyte will last for the life of the battery 
when the vehicle is operated in a temperate cli-
mate.
Your BMW center will be glad to advise in all 
matters concerning the battery.
Charging battery
Only charge the battery in the vehicle via the 
terminals in the engine compartment with the 
engine switched off. For the connections, refer 
to Jump starting on page203.
Disposal
After replacement, have old batteries dis-
posed of by your BMW center or deposit 
them at a recycling center. Maintain the battery 
in an upright position for transport and storage. 
Always secure the battery to prevent it from tip-
ping over during transport.< 

Reference 225
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Instrument panel, refer to 
Instrument cluster12
Integrated key28
Integrated universal remote 
control106
Interesting destination for 
navigation126
"Interim time"82
Interior lamps99
– switching on with remote 
control31
Interior motion sensor36
– switching off36
Interior rearview mirror53
– automatically dimming, refer 
to Automatic functions53
Interlock on automatic 
transmission62
Intermittent wiper mode65
J
Jacking points200
Joystick, refer to iDrive16
Jump starting203
K
Keyless-Go, refer to Comfort 
access36
Keyless opening and closing, 
refer to Comfort access36
Key Memory, refer to Personal 
Profile29
"Keypad"169
Keys28
– key-related settings, refer to 
Personal Profile29
Kick-down
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic63
– SMG Sequential Manual 
Gearbox62
Knock control183
L
Lamps, refer to Parking lamps/
low beams96
Lamps and bulbs197
"Languages"84
"Languages" for 
navigation135
Lashing eyes, refer to 
Securing cargo117
Last destinations, refer to 
Destination list127
"Last seat pos."49
LATCH child-restraint fixing 
system57
Length, refer to 
Dimensions211
License plate lamps, replacing 
bulbs200
Light-emitting diodes 
LEDs200
Lighter110
"Lighting"65,96
Lighting
– instruments99
– of the vehicle, refer to 
Lamps96
– refer to High-beam 
assistant97
Light switch96
"Limit"81
Loading, refer to Cargo 
loading116
"Lock after driving"32
Lock buttons in the doors, 
refer to Locking33
Locking
– from inside33
– from outside31
– without key, refer to Comfort 
access36
Locking and unlocking doors
– from inside32
– from outside30
Locking out, refer to 
Unlocking36
Locking without key, refer to 
Comfort access36"LOGIC7", refer to Tone 
control142
Low beams96
– automatic96
– replacing bulbs197
Lower back support, refer to 
Lumbar support48
Luggage compartment
– capacity210
– emergency release34
– hotel function33
– increasing capacity, 
Convertible35
– opening/closing, refer to 
Luggage compartment 
lid34
– opening from inside34
– opening from outside34
– opening with remote 
control31
Luggage compartment lid34
– emergency operation34
– emergency release34
– opening from inside34
– opening from outside34
– opening with remote 
control31,34
– unlocking manually34
Lumbar support48
LW, waveband144
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter 
tires189
Maintenance
– refer to Service 
requirements77
– refer to the Service and 
Warranty Information 
Booklet for US models195
– refer to Warranty and 
Service Guide Booklet for 
Canadian models195
Maintenance system195 

Everything from A to Z
232 Track width, refer to 
Dimensions211
Traction-assist feature, refer 
to DSC Dynamic Stability 
Control86
Traction control, refer to DSC 
Dynamic Stability 
Control86
Traffic congestion, refer to 
Bypassing route 
sections136
Transmission
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic62
– deactivating selector lever 
interlock on automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic63
– manual transmission60
– SMG Sequential Manual 
Gearbox61
– starting assistant115
Transporting children 
safely56
Transport securing device, 
refer to Securing cargo117
Tread depth, refer to Minimum 
tread depth187
Treble, refer to Tone 
control141
"Treble", tone control142
"Trip computer"77
Trip computer76
Trip-distance counter, refer to 
Trip odometer74
"Triple turn signal 
activation"65
Trip odometer74
Trunk, refer to Luggage 
compartment35
Trunk lid, refer to Luggage 
compartment lid34
Turning circle, refer to 
Dimensions211
Turn signals64
– replacing bulbs198
U
Undercarriage protection, 
refer to the Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/
UTQR186
"Units"83
Units
– average fuel 
consumption83
– temperature83
Universal garage-door 
opener, refer to Integrated 
universal remote 
control106
Universal remote control, refer 
to Integrated universal 
remote control106
"Unlock button"30
Unlocking
– from inside33
– from outside30
– without key, refer to Comfort 
access36
Unlocking and locking doors, 
setting confirmation 
signals31
Unlocking without key, refer to 
Comfort access36
"Update services"177
"Use current location as 
address"129,130
Used batteries
– refer to Disposal200
– refer to Replacing battery38
V
Vehicle
– battery200
– breaking-in114
– care, refer to the Caring for 
your vehicle brochure
– cargo loading116
– dimensions211
– parking59
– washing, refer to the Caring 
for your vehicle brochure
– weights210
Vehicle jack200
– jacking points200
Vehicle position, refer to 
Displaying current 
position136
"Vehicle settings" when 
unlocking30
Ventilation103
– draft-free104
– for cooling104
– parked car ventilation104
Vent outlets of automatic 
climate control100
"Vent settings"102
Voice, refer to Destination 
guidance with voice 
instructions135
Voice command system22
– short commands213
Voice instructions for 
navigation system135
– muting55
– repeating55,135
– switching on/off55,135
– volume135
Voice phone book171
Volume140
– audio sources140
– mobile phone166
– setting speed-
dependent142
– voice instructions135
Volume adjustment in audio 
mode, front-to-rear142