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Replacing components
Onboard tool kit
The onboard tool kit is located in the luggage
compartment under the floor mat.
Replacing wiper blades
1.Fold the wiper arm out and grasp it firmly.
2.Press the locking tabs together while slid-
ing the wiper blade toward the front to dis-
engage it.
3.Insert the new wiper blade and slide it in
until it audibly clicks into place.
Lamps and bulbs
Lamps and bulbs make an essential contribu-
tion to driving safety. You must be duly diligent
in replacing them. If you are not familiar with the
specified procedures, have the corresponding
work carried out at your BMW center.Never touch the glass on 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 cloth, napkin, etc., or hold the bulb by its
metal socket.<
A selection of replacement bulbs is available at
your BMW center.
Whenever you perform any work on the
electrical system, turn off the electrical
devices involved to prevent short circuits from
occurring. To avoid possible injury or equip-
ment damage when replacing bulbs, follow any
instructions provided by the bulb manufac-
turer.<
When performing maintenance on the head-
lamps, follow the instructions in the separate
Caring for your vehicle brochure.
For bulbs for which changing is not
described, and for checking and adjusting
headlamp aim, please contact your BMW cen-
ter.<
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.<
Xenon lamps
The service life of these lamps 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.
Replacing components
210 Have work on the xenon lighting system
performed only by your BMW center or a
workshop that works according to BMW repair
procedures with correspondingly trained per-
sonnel. Due to the high voltage involved, there
is a danger to life and limb when work is carried
out improperly.<
High beams, parking lamps
The illustration shows the front left side of the
engine compartment.
High beams
55-watt bulb, H 7
1.Remove the cover cap1 by pressing the tab
and removing the cover cap upward.
2.Press the bulb holder from above to release
it.
3.Remove the bulb holder.
4.Remove and replace the bulb.
The lamp H7 is pressurized; wear eye
protection and protective gloves. Other-
wise, there is a danger of injuries if the bulb is
accidentally damaged during replacement.<
Parking lamps
10-watt bulb
Bulb holder and reflector are one unit and
are replaced together.<
1.Turn the bulb holder2 to the right and
remove.
2.Press the snap connection on the plug con-
nector, pull off the bulb holder and replace.
Front turn signals, side marker lamps
Your BMW is equipped with two turn signal
lamps per side in the front.
Turn signal lamp 1
21-watt bulb, WY21SV
The illustration shows the front right side of the
engine compartment.
1.Press the lever shown:
>downward for the right turn signal
>upward for the left turn signal
2.Remove the bulb holder towards the rear.
3.Remove and replace the bulb.
Turn signal lamp 2
21-watt bulb, WY21SV
The bulb for the turn signal lamp 2 can be
replaced via the wheel well.
The illustration shows the front left side of the
vehicle.
1.Steering turned all the way to the left or
right.
2.Turn off the light, switch off the ignition and
remove the remote control from the ignition
lock.
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3.Unscrew the bolt 1 with an open-ended
wrench.
4.Turn the cover around the rear securing
point2 upward while simultaneously pulling
it out of the trim panel at the bottom.
5.Turn the bulb holder to the left and remove,
refer to arrow.
6.Remove and replace the bulb.
Side marker lamps
5-watt bulb, WY5WST
The bulb can be replaced via a cover at the front
of the wheel well, refer to the description for
turn signal lamp 2.
1.The bulb holder of the side marker lamp is
located toward the outside of the vehicle
next to the bulb holder of turn signal lamp 2.
2.Turn the bulb holder to the left and remove.
3.Remove and replace the bulb.
Side turn signals
5-watt bulb, WY5W
1.Press against the front edge of the lamp
with the tip of your finger, then push it to the
rear, release the snap connection at the
front and take it off the trim strip.
2.Turn the bulb holder to the left by 905 and
remove.
3.Remove and replace the bulb.
Tail lamps
The roadside parking, rear and brake
lamps are LEDs. The backup lamps are
equipped with long-life bulbs. Please contact a
BMW center in case of a malfunction.<
1Turn signals
2Roadside parking, tail and brake lamp
3Backup lamp
4Reflector
Replacing components
212
Rear turn signals
21-watt bulb, PY21W
The illustrations shows the left section of the
luggage compartment.
1.Remove the cover.
2.Unclip the bulb holder and remove.
3.Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while
turning it to the left for removal and replace-
ment.
License plate lamps
5-watt bulb, W5W
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.
Repairing flat tire with
M Mobility System
To repair a flat tire, an M Mobility System is pro-
vided in the BMW M6. Using this system you
can apply a sealant in the inside of the tire, seal
off the damaged area, restore the tire inflation
pressure and then continue driving.
Safety measures in case of a breakdown:
Park the vehicle as far as possible from
passing traffic and on solid ground. Switch on
the hazard warning flashers.
Apply the handbrake and engage first gear or
reverse gear with a manual transmission, or
select a drive position with the selector level for
a sequential transmission. 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 vehi-
cle. Comply with all safety guidelines and regu-
lations.<
Preparation
The M Mobility System is located in the lug-
gage compartment under the floor panel flap.
Do not remove foreign bodies which have pen-
etrated the tire if possible.
Corresponding information on using the
M Mobility System are also provided on
the device.<
Before using the M Mobility System,
observe the information on the sealant
bottle.<
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Mobility
Assistance window20
"Assist. window off"21
AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control102
"Audio"149,151,156
Audio148
– controls148
– switching on/off148
– tone control149
– volume149
Audio device, external107
Automatic
– air distribution100
– air volume100
– cruise control66
– headlamp control95
– recirculated-air control
AUC102
– service notification187
– steering wheel
adjustment48
– storing stations153
Automatic car washes116
– also refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Automatic climate control99
– automatic air
distribution100
– convertible program100
– switching on and off102
– ventilation with vehicle
parked103
Automatic closing of doors,
refer to Automatic soft
closing34
Automatic curb monitor52
Automatic lighting
– refer to Automatic headlamp
control95
– refer to Daytime running
lamps96
– refer to Interior lamps97
– refer to Pathway lighting95
"Automatic programs"100
Automatic soft closing34
Automatic station search153
"Automatic ventilation"103AUTO program with
automatic climate
control100
"Autostore" on the
radio152,154
"AUX"148,167
AUX-In connection107,167
Average fuel consumption70
– setting units78
"Avoid ferries" for navigation
system135
"Avoid highways" for
navigation system134
Avoiding freeways for
navigation134
Avoiding unintentional
alarms36
"Avoid tollroads" for
navigation system135
Axle loads, refer to
Weights228
"A - Z"178
B
Backrest contour, refer to
Lumbar support47
Backrests, refer to Seats47
Backrest width adjustment47
Backup lamps, replacing
bulbs, refer to Tail
lamps211
"Balance", refer to Tone
control150
Band-aids, refer to First-aid
kit220
Bass, refer to Tone
control149
"Bass", tone control149
Battery
– jump starting220
– refer to Vehicle battery217
Battery replacement, remote
control for comfort
access38
BC button, refer to
Computer69
Being towed222
Belts, refer to Safety belts51Beverage holder, refer to Cup
holders108
Blower, refer to Air
volume101
"Bluetooth"172
"BMW Assist"186
BMW Assist185
– activating190
– breakdown assistance186
– contacting BMW Customer
Relations188
– displaying vehicle data191
– information service188
– services offered185
– TeleService187
– updating189
"BMW Contact"180
"BMW Contact
Numbers"180
BMW homepage4
BMW Maintenance
System207
"BMW Service settings"189
BMW website4
Bottle holder, refer to Cup
holders108
Bracket for telephone or
mobile phone, refer to Snap-
in adapter183
Brake assistant82
Brake force display88
Brake lamps
– replacing bulbs, refer to Tail
lamps211
– two-stage88
Brake rotors
– breaking-in114
– refer to Braking safely116
Brakes
– ABS Antilock Brake
System81
– brake force display88
– breaking-in114
– CBC Cornering Brake
Control81
– electronic brake-force
distribution81
– handbrake60
– refer to Braking safely116
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General driving notes114
Glove compartment106
– rechargeable flashlight106
GPS navigation, refer to
Navigation system122
Grills, refer to Ventilation102
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights228
Ground clearance116
H
Handbrake60
– indicator lamp13,60
Hands-free system, refer to
Microphone14
Hazard warning flashers15
"HD radio"156
HD radio, refer to High
Definition Radio156
Head airbags89
Headlamp control,
automatic95
Headlamp flasher64
Headlamps
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– cleaning, refer to Wiper
system65
– cleaning tank, refer to
Capacities228
– filler neck for washer
fluid203
– replacing bulbs209
Head Light, refer to Adaptive
Head Light96
Head restraints
– front49
– removing49
– sitting safely46
"Head-Up Display"54,92
Head-Up Display91
– default view92
– shift lights63
Heated
– mirrors52
– rear window101
– seats51Heater100
Heating
– exterior mirrors52
– interior99
– rear window101
– residual heat utilization102
– seats51
Heating with engine switched
off, refer to Residual
heat102
Heavy cargo, refer to Securing
cargo118
Height, refer to
Dimensions226
Height adjustment
– seats47
– steering wheel53
High beams97
– headlamp flasher97
– indicator lamp13
– replacing bulbs210
High Definition Radio156
High water, refer to Driving
through water115
Hills116
Holder for cups108
"Home address" for
navigation system134
Homepage of BMW4
Hood202
Horn10
Hotel function33
– unlocking manually34
Hot exhaust system115
"Hour memo"77
"House number" for
destination entry127
Hydraulic brake assistant,
refer to Brake assistant82
Hydroplaning115
– also refer to Minimum tread
depth199
I
IBOC, refer to High Definition
Radio156
Ice, refer to Outside
temperature warning69
ID3-Tag, refer to Information
about track162
Identification mark
– recommended tire
brands200
– tire coding198
Idle61
iDrive16
– adjusting brightness78
– assistance window20
– changing date and time77
– changing language79
– changing menu page19
– changing settings76
– changing units of measure
and display form78
– controller16
– controls16
– displays, menus17
– operating principle17
– selecting menu item19
– selecting or confirming
entry19
– start menu17
– status information20
– symbols18
Ignition58
– switched off59
– switched on58
Ignition key, refer to Keys/
remote control28
Ignition key position 1, refer to
Radio readiness58
Ignition key position 2, refer to
Ignition on58
Ignition lock58
– starting engine with comfort
access38
i menu17
Imprint2
Everything from A to Z
242 Indicator/warning lamps
– ABS Antilock Brake
System83
– airbags90
– brake system83
– DSC13,82
– Flat Tire Monitor86
– handbrake13,60
– MDrive13,54
– M Dynamic Mode13,82
– parking lamps/low beams13
– safety belt warning51
– TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor87
Indicator and warning lamps,
overview13
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure196
Inflation pressure monitoring
– refer to Flat Tire Monitor84
– refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor86
Info menu17
Information
– on another location130
– on current position130
– on town/city of
destination130
"Information" for navigation
system130
Information menu, refer to
imenu17
"Information on
destination"131
Information service188
"Info sources"72
Initializing
– Flat Tire Monitor85
– radio, refer to Storing
stations154
– refer to Power failure217
– seat, mirror and steering
wheel memory48
– time and date76
"Input map"129
Installation location
– CD changer164
– drive for navigation DVD122Instructions for navigation
system, refer to Voice
instructions139
Instrument cluster12
Instrument illumination, refer
to Instrument lighting97
Instrument lighting97
Instrument panel, refer to
Cockpit
10
Instrument panel, refer to
Instrument cluster12
Integrated key28
Integrated universal remote
control105
Interesting destination for
navigation130
"Interim time"76
Interior lamps97
– switching on with remote
control31
Interior motion sensor36
– switching off36
Interior rearview mirror,
automatic dimming
feature52
Intermittent wiper mode65
J
Jacking points216
Joystick, refer to iDrive16
Jump starting220
K
Keyless-Go, refer to Comfort
access37
Keyless opening and closing,
refer to Comfort access37
Key Memory, refer to Personal
Profile29
"Keypad"180
Keys28
– key-related settings, refer to
Personal Profile29
– spare key28
Kick-down, refer to Drive
mode62Knee airbags89
Knock control195
L
Lamps, refer to Parking lamps/
low beams95
Lamps and bulbs209
"Language / Units"78
– for navigation
system123,139
"Languages"79
– for navigation
system123,139
Lashing eyes, refer to
Securing cargo118
Last destinations, refer to
Destination list131
"Last seat pos."49
LATCH child restraint fixing
system57
LEDs light-emitting
diodes209
Length, refer to
Dimensions226
License plate lamps, replacing
bulbs212
Light-emitting diodes
LEDs209
Lighter108
"Lighting"65,96
Lighting
– instruments97
– lamps and bulbs209
– of the vehicle, refer to
Lamps95
Light switch95
"Limit"75
Loading, refer to Cargo
loading117
Load securing equipment,
refer to Securing cargo118
"Lock after driving"33
Lock buttons in the doors,
refer to Locking33
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Locking31
– confirmation signals31
– from inside33
– from outside31
– without key, refer to Comfort
access37
Locking and unlocking doors
– confirmation signals31
– from inside32
– from outside30
Low beams95
– automatic95
– indicator lamp13
– replacing bulbs209
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support47
Lug bolts215
– tightening torque, refer to
After mounting216
– wrench215
Luggage compartment
– capacity228
– emergency release35
– 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
– comfort access38
– emergency operation34
– emergency release35
– opening from inside34
– opening from outside34
– opening with remote
control31,34
– unlocking manually34
Lumbar support47
LW, waveband152M
M Dynamic Mode MDM82
– indicator lamp13,82
M Engine Dynamic Control64
– "P 400"64
– "P 500"64
– "P 500 Sport"64
M Mobility System212
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires200
Maintenance207
– refer to Service and
Warranty Information
Booklet for US models207
– refer to Service
requirements71
– refer to Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models207
Maintenance system207
Malfunction
– convertible top42
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door194
– hotel function34
– luggage compartment lid34
Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control73
Manual air distribution101
"Manual" on the radio153
Manual operation
– convertible top42
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door194
– hotel function34
– luggage compartment lid34
Manual transmission60
– tow-starting223
"Map direction of travel"138
"Map facing north"138
Map for navigation
– changing scale138
– destination entry129
Map view138Map view facing north138
Master key, refer to Keys/
remote control28
Maximum cooling102
Maximum speed with winter
tires200
MDM, refer to M Dynamic
Mode82
"MDrive"54
MDrive54
"M Dynamic Mode"82
Measurements, refer to
Dimensions
– Convertible227
– Coupe226
Memory, refer to Seat, mirror
and steering wheel
memory48
MENU, button refer to Start
menu17
Menus, refer to iDrive16
Message list for traffic
information141
Microfilter103
Microphone
– for telephone14
– for voice command
system14
Mirror dimming feature52
Mirrors52
– automatic curb monitor52
– folding in and out52
– heating52
– memory, refer to Seat, mirror
and steering wheel
memory48
"Missed calls"178
Missed calls179
Mobile communications
devices in vehicle115