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Replacing components
224 1.Remove the cover for the high-beam head-
lamp.
2.Pull out the bulb socket, see arrow.
3.Remove and replace the bulb.
4.Insert bulb socket.
5.Reattach the cover.
Turn signals, front
21-watt bulb, PY21W
or PY21W Silver Vision
1.Open the flap in the wheel well, refer to
Access through the wheel well on
page223.
2.Rotate turn signal bulb socket 1 to the left
and remove.
3.Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while
turning it to the left for removal and replace-
ment.
4.Insert turn signal bulb socket 1.
5.Attach the flap to the wheel well.
Tail lamps
Sedan
>Brake lamp in the luggage compartment lid:
H21W bulb, 21 watts>Other lamps:
P21W bulb, 21 watts
The tail lamps are divided into two parts. One
part is in the luggage compartment lid, the other
is in the fender.
1Brake lamp
2Roadside parking lamp/tail lamp
3Turn signal
4Backup lamp
5Tail lamp
6Brake lamp
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.
Sports Wagon
>Brake lamp in the tailgate:
H21W bulb, 21 watts
>Other lamps:
P21W bulb, 21 watts
The tail lamps are divided into two parts. One
part is in the tailgate, the other is in the fender.
1Brake lamp
2Roadside parking lamp/tail lamp
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Replacing components
226
Lamps in the luggage compartment lid/
tailgate
Sedan
1.Pry out the plastic plugs in the trim of the
luggage compartment lid using a screw-
driver and remove the trim.
2.Unfasten the bulb holder at the clip, see
arrow, and remove.
3.Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while
turning it to the left for removal and replace-
ment.
4.Re-engage the bulb holder so that it audibly
clicks into place.
5.Reattach the trim of the luggage compart-
ment lid.
Sports Wagon
1.Use a screwdriver to press out the cover at
the clips, see arrows, and fold it downward.
2.Fold away the foam insulating material.3.Release the bulb holder at the clip, see
arrow, and remove.
4.Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while
turning it to the left for removal and replace-
ment.
5.Re-engage the bulb holder so that it audibly
clicks into place.
6.Reattach the trim of the tailgate.
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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Mobility
229Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Giving and receiving assistance
Emergency call*
Conditions for an emergency call:
>Equipment version with full mobile phone
preparation package. This equipment
makes it possible to initiate an emergency
call even if no mobile phone is paired with
the vehicle.
>BMW Assist is activated. Activating
BMW Assist, refer to page195.
>Radio readiness is on.
>The BMW Assist system is logged on to a
mobile phone network.
>The emergency calling system is operable.
Once your service contract for BMW Assist
expires, the BMW Assist system can be deacti-
vated by a BMW center without you having to
visit a workshop. Once the BMW Assist system
has been deactivated, emergency calls are not
possible. The BMW Assist system can be reac-
tivated by a BMW center after a new contract
has been signed.
Initiating an Emergency Request 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.
Once the BMW Assist Response Center has
received your Emergency Request, the
BMW Assist Response Center contacts you
and takes further steps to help you.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 BMW Assist
Response Center cannot be heard over the
hands-free system, it is possible that the
hands-free system is malfunctioning. You may
still be heard by the BMW Assist Response
Center, however.
Under certain conditions, an emergency call is
automatically initiated immediately after a
severe accident. This Automatic Collision Noti-
fication is not affected by the button being
pressed.
For technical reasons, the emergency
calling services cannot be guaranteed for
the most 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, you can
establish contact with the BMW Group's Road-
side Assistance for breakdown assistance
directly via iDrive, refer to page191.
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-
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Everything from A - Z
252 Entering the intersection133
"Entertainment"156
Entry lamps, refer to Interior
lamps100
Environmentally friendly
driving, refer to Energy
Control73
"Equalizer", refer to Tone
control158
Equalizer, refer to Tone
control158
Error messages, refer to
Check Control82
"ESN"164
ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control87
Event data recorders220
Exhaust system, refer to Hot
exhaust system122
Expanding the cargo bay115
Exterior mirrors50
– adjusting50
– automatic dimming
feature51
– automatic heating50
– folding in and out50
External audio
device111,173
Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing
away231
– for tying down loads125
F
Fader, tone control157
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control82
Failure of an electrical
consumer227
False alarm
– avoiding unintentional
alarm36
– switching off an alarm36
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts49Fastest route for
navigation141
Fast forward
– CD changer170
– CD player170
"Fast route" in navigation141
Filter
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic
climate control105
Fine wood, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
First aid pouch229
Fixture for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock57
Flashlight, refer to
Rechargeable flashlight110
Flash when locking/
unlocking30
Flat
– Run-Flat Tires212
– Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM91
Flat tire
– Tire Pressure Monitor91
Flat Tire Monitor FTM90
– indicating a flat tire91
– indicator/warning lamp91
– initializing the system90
– malfunction91
– snow chains90,213
– system limits90
Flat tires, refer to Tire
condition211
Floor mats, carpets, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Fluid reservoir, refer to
Washer fluid reservoir64
"FM", waveband156,160
FM, waveband160
Fog lamps99
– indicator lamp13,99
Folding in the mirrors, before
driving into a car wash50
Folding rear seat backrest115
Folding up the floor panel117
Footbrake, refer to Braking
safely123Footwell lamps, refer to
Interior lamps100
For your own safety5
Four-wheel drive, refer to
xDrive88
Front airbags95
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor90
Fuel201
– average consumption74
– display73
– high-quality brands201
– quality201
– specifications201
– tank contents, refer to
Capacities241
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel
gauge73
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge73
Fuel-efficient driving, refer to
Energy Control73
Fuel filler door200
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction200
Fuses227
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control107
Gasoline, refer to Required
fuel201
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge73
Gasoline engine, checking oil
level215
Gear indicator
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic59
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic60
– manual transmission59
Gearshifts
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic60
– manual transmission59
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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 page217.
Tire inflation pressures
Quality
Please enter your preferred fuel here.
Preferred oil specifications
Summer tires
FrontRearWinter tires
FrontRear
Up to 4 persons
5 persons or 4 plus luggage