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Access to the lamps
The high-beam headlamp can be accessed 
from the engine compartment, whereas the 
low-beam headlamp is accessed through a flap 
in the wheel well.
1Cover for high-beam headlamp
2Cover for low-beam headlamp
3Turn signal bulb socket
To remove the covers:
1.Fold the respective wire bracket to the side, 
see arrows.
2.Flip open the cover and take it out of the 
guide.
Follow the same steps in reverse order to reat-
tach the covers.
Access through the wheel well
Only for low-beam headlamps and turn signals:
1.Turn the wheel inwards.
2.Open the flap in the wheel well. To do so, 
turn the fastener counterclockwise using a 
coin, for example.
Changing low-beam and high-beam 
bulbs
1.Remove the relevant cover for the head-
lamp.
2.Disconnect the plug from the lamp.
3.Push the wire bracket to the side out of the 
mounting, arrow1, and fold it down, 
arrow2.
4.Remove the bulb.
5.Insert new bulb as shown in the detail of the 
illustration above.
6.Fold up the wire bracket and engage it.
7.Connect the plug.
8.Reattach the cover.
Parking lamps, roadside parking lamps
W5W bulb, 5 watts
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. 

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Turn signals, front
PY24W bulb, 24 watts
1.Open the flap in the wheel well, refer to 
Access through the wheel well on 
page240.
2.Rotate turn signal bulb socket 1 to the left 
and remove.
3.Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while 
turning it to the right for removal and 
replacement.
4.Insert turn signal bulb socket 1.
5.Attach the flap to the wheel well.
Side turn signals
W5W bulb, 5 watts
1.Press the front edge of the lamp toward the 
rear with your fingertip, arrow1 and pivot it 
out, arrow2.
2.While simultaneously lifting the retaining 
tab, rotate bulb holder to the left and 
remove.
3.Remove lamp and replace it.
To install, insert rear end of the lamp and press 
into place at the front.
Tail lamps
Sedan
>Brake lamp in the trunk lid:
H21W bulb, 21 watts
>Backup lamp:
W16W bulb, 16 watts
>Other lamps:
P21W bulb, 21 watts
The tail lamps are divided in two parts. One part 
is in the trunk lid, the other is in the fender.
1Brake lamp
2Roadside parking lamp/tail lamp, LED
3Turn signal, LED
4Backup lamp
5Tail lamp, LED
6Brake lamp
If one of the bulbs2, 3 or 5 malfunctions, please 
contact your BMW center or a workshop that 
works according to BMW repair procedures 
with correspondingly trained personnel. 

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Sports Wagon
>Brake lamp in the tailgate:
H21W bulb, 21 watts
>Backup lamp:
W16W bulb, 16 watts
>Other lamps:
P21W bulb, 21 watts
The tail lamps are divided in two parts. One part 
is in the tailgate, the other is in the fender.
1Brake lamp
2Roadside parking lamp/tail lamp, LED
3Turn signal, LED
4Backup lamp
5Tail lamp, LED
6Brake lamp
If one of the bulbs2, 3 or 5 malfunctions, please 
contact your BMW center or a workshop that 
works according to BMW repair procedures 
with correspondingly trained personnel.
Fender-mounted lamps
Sedan
1.Using a screwdriver, pry off the cover in the 
cargo area or release the turn-lock fastener 
by turning it counterclockwise and remove 
the cover.
2.Loosen the bulb holder at the clip, see 
arrow, and pull out.
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 cover in the cargo area.
Sports Wagon
1.Left-hand lamps:
Open the flap on the left-hand side of the 
cargo area.
Right-hand lamps:
Open the cargo area floor panel. Turn the 
screws on the cover, arrows 1, 90° and take 
out the cover, arrow 2. 

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2.Loosen the bulb holder at the clip, see 
arrow, and pull out.
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 cover in the cargo area.
Lamps in the trunk lid/tailgate
Sedan
1.Take the warning triangle out of its holder, 
refer to page247. Unscrew the holder using 
the screwdriver from the onboard vehicle 
tool kit.
2.Pry out the plastic plugs in the trim of the 
trunk lid using a screwdriver and remove the 
trim.
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 trunk lid and the 
holder for the warning triangle.
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, center brake lamp, 
parking/tail lamp and turn signal*
These lamps use 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. 

Reference 269
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Computer73
– displays on Control 
Display74
Computer, refer to iDrive16
Concierge service196
Condensation, refer to When 
the vehicle is parked125
Condition Based Service 
CBS231
Configuring settings, refer to 
Personal Profile26
Confirmation signals for 
locking/unlocking the 
vehicle28
Congestion
– refer to Route, bypassing 
sections141
Connecting vacuum cleaner, 
refer to Connecting 
electrical appliances113
Consumption, refer to 
Average fuel 
consumption73
Consumption display
– Energy Control72
Contacts
– creating193
Control Center, refer to 
iDrive16
Control Display, refer to 
iDrive16
– adjusting brightness83
– switching on/off19
Controller, refer to iDrive16
Controls and displays10
Control unit, refer to iDrive16
Convenient operation
– glass roof28
– windows28
Coolant230
– checking level230
Coolant temperature72
Cooling, maximum103
Cooling fluid, refer to 
Coolant230
Cooling system, refer to 
Coolant230
Copyright2Corner-illuminating lamps
– replacing bulbs239
Corner-illuminating lamps, 
refer to Adaptive light 
control98
Cornering lamps, refer to 
Adaptive light control98
Correct tires223
Country codes DVD163
Courtesy lamps, refer to 
Interior lamps101
Criteria for route140
Cross-hairs in navigation136
Cruise control62
– active64
– malfunction64
Cruise control, refer to Active 
cruise control64
Cruising range73
Cupholders112
Curb weight, refer to 
Weights257
Current fuel consumption, 
refer to Energy Control72
Current playback
– external devices176
– of music collection170
Customer Relations198
D
Dashboard, refer to 
Cockpit10
Dashboard, refer to 
instrument cluster12
Dashboard lighting, refer to 
Instrument lighting101
Data, technical254
– capacities258
– dimensions255
– engine254
– weights257
Data memory232
Data transfer199
Date
– date format80
– setting80
Daytime running lights98
– replacing bulbs238DBC Dynamic Brake 
Control85
Deactivating front passenger 
airbags95
Deadlocking, refer to 
Locking28
Defect
– door lock30
– fuel filler flap202
– glass roof38
– panorama glass roof40
Destination, entering by town/
city name131
Destination address
– entering131,137
Destination entry via BMW 
Assist136
Destination for navigation
– entering by voice137
– entering via map136
– entry131
– home address134
– manual entry131
Destination guidance140
– bypassing a route 
section141
– changing specified 
route140
– continuing140
– starting140
– voice instructions142
– volume of voice 
instructions142
Diesel exhaust fluid205
Diesel fuel204
Diesel particulate filter124
Digital clock71
Digital compass109
Digital radio, refer to HD 
Radio154
Dimensions255
Dipstick, engine oil227
Directional indicators, refer to 
Turn signals60
Direction instructions, refer to 
Voice instructions142
Directory for navigation, refer 
to Address book133 

Everything from A to Z
280 Trunk lid31
– Comfort Access35
– emergency release32
– locking or unlocking 
separately32
– opening from inside31
– opening from outside31
– remote control28
Turning circle, refer to 
Dimensions255
Turn signal indicators
– indicator/warning lamp12
Turn signals60
– replacing bulbs241
– triple turn signal60
Tying down loads, refer to 
Cargo loading126
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/
UTQR221
Units
– average fuel 
consumption76
Units of measure
– temperature76
Universal garage door opener, 
refer to Integrated universal 
remote control107
Universal mobile phone 
preparation package, refer 
to separate Owner's Manual
Unlatching, refer to 
Unlocking34
Unlocking
– from inside30
– from outside27
– setting unlocking 
characteristics28
– tailgate35
– trunk lid35
– without remote control, refer 
to Comfort Access34
Updating the navigation 
data130
USB audio interface174
V
VCD163
Vehicle
– battery244
– breaking in122
– cargo loading125
– Identification Number, refer 
to Engine compartment226
– measurements, refer to 
Dimensions255
– parking56
– weight257
Vehicle jack244
Vehicle storage236
Ventilation105
– draft-free105
– in the rear105
Ventilation, refer to 
Climate102
Ventilation while at a 
standstill106
Vents, refer to Ventilation105
Video menu164
Video playback163
Voice, refer to Destination 
guidance through voice 
instructions142
Voice commands
– overview22
– short commands259
– telephone189
Voice instructions from 
navigation system142
– repeating142
– switching on/off142
– volume142
Voice phone book190
Volume150
– audio sources150
– fuel tank, refer to 
Capacities258
– mobile phone183
– voice instructions142
Volume balance, tone 
setting152
W
Warning and indicator 
lamps13
Warning messages, refer to 
Check Control80
Warning triangle247
Washer fluid62
– content of the reservoir62
Washer fluid reservoir62
Waste tray, refer to 
Ashtray112
Water on roads, refer to 
Driving through water124
Water penetration233,234
Waveband with the radio153
Wear indicators in tires, refer 
to Minimum tread depth222
Weights257
Welcome lamps97
Wheel/tire combination, refer 
to Correct wheels and 
tires223
Wheelbase, refer to 
Dimensions255
Wheels, new223
Wheels and tires208
Width, refer to 
Dimensions255
Windows36
– convenient operation28
– opening, closing36
– pinch protection system37
– rear window33
– safety switch37
Windows, indicator on Control 
Display16
Windshield
– cleaning61
Windshield wash61
– filling capacity, reservoir258
– nozzles62
– rear window62
– reservoir for washer fluid62
– washer fluid62
Windshield wiper blades, 
changing237