
Replacing components
236 1.Pry out the plastic plugs in the trim of the 
trunk lid using a screwdriver and remove the 
trim.
2.Release the bulb holder, see arrow, and 
remove.
3.Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while 
turning it to the left for removal and replace-
ment.
4.Attach the bulb holder.
5.Attach trunk lid trim.
Convertible: two-stage brake light in 
the trunk lid
H21W bulb, 21 watts
1.Take the warning triangle out of its holder, 
refer to page239. 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, see arrow, and 
remove.
4.Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while 
turning it to the left for removal and replace-
ment.5.Attach the bulb holder.
6.Reattach the trim of the trunk lid and the 
holder for the warning triangle.
Changing wheels
Your BMW is equipped with run-flat tires as 
standard. This eliminates the need to change a 
wheel immediately in the event of a puncture.
For information on continuing to drive with a 
damaged tire, refer to Indication of a flat tire on 
page93.
The symbol identifying run-flat tires is a circle 
with the letters RSC on the sidewall, refer to 
Run-flat tires, page220.
When mounting new tires or changing over 
from summer to winter tires and vice versa, 
mount run-flat tires for your own safety. In the 
event of a flat, no spare wheel is available. Your 
BMW center will be glad to advise you. Refer 
also to New wheels and tires, page220.
The tools for changing wheels are avail-
able as optional accessories from your 
BMW center.<
Jack mounting points
The jacking points are at the positions shown in 
the illustration. 

Everything from A to Z
260 Care229
– automatic car washes229
– care products229
– carpets232
– CD/DVD drives232
– chrome parts231
– displays232
– exterior229
– fine wood parts232
– headlamps230
– high-pressure washer230
– interior231
– leather231
– light-alloy wheels231
– paintwork230
– plastic parts232
– retractable hardtop230
– rubber seals231
– safety belts232
– sensors and cameras232
– upholstery and cloth 
trim231
– washing the car 
manually230
– windows230
Cargo, securing130
Cargo area
– capacity249
– Comfort Access34
– folding up the floor 
panel120
– lamp, refer to Interior 
lamps105
– opening from inside31
– opening from outside31
Cargo loading129
– securing cargo130
– stowing cargo130
– vehicle129
Car jack
– jacking points236
Car key, refer to Integrated 
key/remote control26
Car phone
– installation location, refer to 
Center armrest115
– refer to separate Owner's 
ManualCar phone, refer to 
Telephone184
Car radio, refer to Radio157
Car shampoo232
Catalytic converter, refer to 
Hot exhaust system127
CD, audio playback165
CD changer165,169
– controls154
– fast forward/reverse167
– filling or emptying the 
magazine170
– random play sequence166
– selecting a track165
– switching on/off154
– tone control154
– volume154
CD player165
– controls154
– fast forward/reverse167
– random play sequence166
– selecting a track165
– switching on/off154
– tone control154
– volume154
Center armrest115
Center brake lamp
– replacing bulb235
Center console, refer to 
Around the center 
console14
Central locking
– from inside30
– from outside27
Central locking system27
– Comfort Access33
– hotel function31
– setting unlocking 
characteristics28
Changes, technical, refer to 
For your own safety5
Changing bulbs, refer to 
Lamps and bulbs233
Changing gears62
Changing the language on the 
Control Display87
Changing the measurement 
units on the Control 
Display80Changing wheels236
Chassis number, refer to 
Engine compartment223
Check Control84
Child restraint fixing system 
LATCH53
Child restraint systems52
Child seats, refer to 
Transporting children 
safely52
Chrome parts232
Chrome polish232
Cigarette lighter, refer to 
Lighter117
Cleaning headlamps66
– washer fluid66
Cleaning your BMW, refer to 
Care229
Climate control
– automatic air 
distribution
107
Clock75
– 12h/24h mode83
– setting the time and date83
– setting time83
Closing
– from inside30
– from outside27
Clothes hooks116
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Starting the 
engine56
Comfort Access33
– replacing the battery35
Comfort access, refer to 
Comfort Access33
Comfort area, refer to Around 
the center console14
Compartment for remote 
control, refer to Ignition 
lock55
Compass113
Computer76
– displays on Control 
Display77
Computer, refer to iDrive16
Concierge service199
Condensation, refer to When 
the vehicle is parked128 

Reference 265
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Instructions for navigation 
system, refer to Voice 
instructions146
Instrument cluster12
Instrument combination, refer 
to Instrument cluster12
Instrument lighting105
Instrument panel, refer to 
Cockpit10
Integrated key26
Integrated universal remote 
control111
Interactive map141
Interior lamps105
– remote control28
Interior motion sensor33
Interior rearview mirror51
– automatic dimming 
feature51
– compass113
Interlock, refer to Disengaging 
the remote control58
Intermittent mode of the 
wipers65
Intersection, entering, 
navigation136
iPod, connecting, refer to 
AUX-IN port177
iPod, connecting, refer to USB 
audio interface178
J
Jacking points236
Joystick, refer to iDrive16
Jumpering, refer to Jump-
starting239
Jump-starting239
K
Key, refer to Integrated key/
remote control26
Keyless go, refer to Comfort 
Access33
Keyless opening and closing, 
refer to Comfort Access33
Key Memory, refer to Personal 
Profile26Kickdown58
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic58
Knock control207
L
Lamps
– automatic headlamp 
control101
– parking lamps/low 
beams101
Lamps and bulbs, replacing 
bulbs233
Lap-and-shoulder belt, refer 
to Safety belts49
Lashing eyes, refer to 
Securing cargo130
Last destinations138
LATCH child restraint fixing 
system53
Launch Control64
Leather care231
LED Light-emitting 
diodes233
Length, refer to 
Dimensions247
License plate lamp, replacing 
bulb235
Light
– high-beam assistant103
Light-alloy wheels231
Light-emitting diodes 
LED233
Lighter117
– connecting electrical 
appliances118
Lighting
– instruments105
– lamps and bulbs233
– vehicle, refer to Lamps101
Light switch101
Limit, refer to Speed limit86
Load129
Load securing equipment, 
refer to Securing cargo130
Lock buttons, doors, refer to 
Locking31Locking
– adjusting confirmation 
signal29
– from inside31
– from outside28
– without remote control, refer 
to Comfort Access33
Locking and unlocking doors
– confirmation signals29
– from inside30
– from outside27
Low beam control, refer to 
High-beam assistant103
Low-beam headlamps101
– automatic101
Lower back support, refer to 
Lumbar support44
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack131
Lumbar support44
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter 
tires221
Maintenance, refer to Service 
Booklet
Maintenance system227
Malfunction
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic59
– tires93
Malfunction warnings, refer to 
Check Control84
Manual car wash230
Manually unlocking parking 
lock63
Manual mode, automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic59
Manual operation
– door lock30
– driver's door30
– fuel filler flap206
– glass roof38
– parking lock63
– parking lock, automatic 
transmission59