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Replacing components
234 Do not remove the covers or expose the 
eyes directly to the unfiltered light source 
for several hours; otherwise, this could cause 
irritation of the retina.<
Headlight lenses
In cool or humid weather, condensation may 
form on the interior of outside lamps. When the 
light is switched on, the condensation will dis-
appear after a short time. The headlight lenses 
do not need to be replaced.
At high humidities, e.g. water droplets may form 
in the lights; have these checked by your BMW 
center.,
Xenon lamps
These bulbs have a very long service life and are 
highly unlikely to fail. If a xenon lamp fails never-
theless, switch on the fog lamps and continue 
the journey with great care, provided that local 
legislation does not prohibit this.
Have any work on the xenon lamp system, 
including bulb replacements, performed 
only by a BMW center or a workshop that works 
according to BMW repair procedures with cor-
respondingly trained personnel. Otherwise, if 
such work is carried out improperly, the high 
voltage in the system presents the danger of 
fatal injuries.<
Access to the lamps
1.Switch off the lamps and take the remote 
control out of the ignition lock.
2.Remove the upper cover from the head-
lamp. To do so, use a screwdriver to press 
the catches towards the rear, see arrows, 
and pull the cover forward and out.Follow the same steps in reverse order to reat-
tach the cover.
Be careful when installing the cover; oth-
erwise, leaks could occur and cause dam-
age to the headlamp system.<
Parking lamps and roadside parking 
lamps, daytime running lights*
These lamps use LED technology for operation. 
If they malfunction, please contact your BMW 
center.
Corner-illuminating lamp*
H3 bulb, 55 watts
1.Switch off the lamps and take the remote 
control out of the ignition lock.
2.Remove the cover, refer to Access to the 
lamps.
3.Push the wire bracket out of the anchor 
towards the right and fold it up.
4.Disconnect the plug, change the bulb and 
reconnect the plug.
5.Insert the bulb.
6.Fold the wire bracket down and engage it.
7.Reattach the cover.
Turn signals, front
These lamps use LED technology for operation. 
If they malfunction, please contact your BMW 
center. 
     
        
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Mobility
 235Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
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
Coupe: at a glance
The tail lamps are divided in two parts. One part 
is in the trunk lid, the other is in the fender.
1Backup lamp
2Brake lamp
3Parking/tail lamps
4Turn signal
5Brake Force Display lamp
6Parking/tail lamps
Convertible: at a glance
The tail lamps are divided in two parts. One part 
is in the trunk lid, the other is in the fender.
1Backup lamp
2Brake lamp
3Parking/tail lamps
4Turn signal
5Brake Force Display lamp
6Parking/tail lamps
Backup lamp
If these lamps malfunction, please contact your 
BMW center.
Turn signal, brake, license plate, 
parking, and tail lamps
These lamps use LED technology for operation. 
If they malfunction, please contact your BMW 
center.
Coupe: two-stage brake light in the 
trunk lid
H21W bulb, 21 watts 
     
        
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Reference 261
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Condition Based Service 
CBS227
Configuring settings, refer to 
Personal Profile26
Confirmation signals for 
locking/unlocking the 
vehicle29
Congestion
– refer to Route, bypassing 
sections145
Connecting vacuum cleaner, 
refer to Connecting 
electrical appliances118
Consumption, refer to 
Average fuel 
consumption77
Contacts
– creating196
Control Center, refer to 
iDrive16
Control Display, refer to 
iDrive16
– adjusting brightness87
– switching on/off19
Controller, refer to iDrive16
Controls and displays10
Control unit, refer to iDrive16
Convenient loading in 
Convertible28
Convenient operation
– glass roof28
– glass roof with Comfort 
Access34
– retractable hardtop28
– windows28
– windows with Comfort 
Access34
Convertible
– bag holder119
– convenient loading28
– enlarging cargo area119
– folding down rear 
backrest119
– retractable hardtop38
– rollover protection 
system100
– securing cargo130
– stowing cargo130Coolant226
– checking level226
Coolant temperature76
Cooling, maximum107
Cooling fluid, refer to 
Coolant226
Cooling system, refer to 
Coolant226
Copyright2
Corner-illuminating lamps
– replacing bulbs234
Corner-illuminating lamps, 
refer to Adaptive light 
control102
Cornering lamps, refer to 
Adaptive light control102
Correct tires220
Country codes DVD167
Courtesy lamps, refer to 
Interior lamps105
Criteria for route144
Cross-hairs in navigation140
Cruise control66
– active68
– malfunction68
Cruise control, refer to Active 
cruise control68
Cruising range77
Cupholders116
Curb weight, refer to 
Weights249
Current playback
– external devices180
– of music collection174
Customer Relations201
D
Dashboard, refer to 
Cockpit10
Dashboard, refer to 
instrument cluster12
Dashboard lighting, refer to 
Instrument lighting105
Data, technical246
– capacities250
– dimensions247
– engine246
– weights249Data memory228
Data transfer202
Date
– date format84
– setting84
Daytime running lights102
– replacing bulbs234
DBC Dynamic Brake 
Control89
Deactivating front passenger 
airbags98
Deadlocking, refer to 
Locking28
Defect
– door lock30
– fuel filler flap206
– glass roof38
Destination, entering by town/
city name135
Destination address
– entering135,141
Destination entry via BMW 
Assist140
Destination for navigation
– entering by voice141
– entering via map140
– entry135
– home address138
– manual entry135
Destination guidance144
– bypassing a route 
section145
– changing specified 
route144
– continuing144
– starting144
– voice instructions146
– volume of voice 
instructions146
Digital clock75
Digital compass113
Digital radio, refer to HD 
Radio158
Dimensions247
Directional indicators, refer to 
Turn signals64
Direction instructions, refer to 
Voice instructions146