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Replacing components
Vehicle equipment
In this chapter, all pr oduction, country, and
optional equipment that is offered in the model
range is described. For this reason, descrip-
tions will be given of some equipment that may
not be available in a vehi cle, for example due to
the special options or national-market version
selected. This also app lies to safety related
functions and systems.
Onboard vehicle tool kit
Coupe
The onboard vehicle tool kit is stored in a com-
partment on the right-ha nd side of the trunk.
Remove the cover.
Convertible
The onboard vehicle tool kit is stored in a pouch
under the trunk floor panel.
Wiper blades
1. Fold out the wiper arm and hold it.
2. Press together the locking spring, arrows 1,
and fold out the wiper blade, arrow 2.
3. Take the wiper blade ou t of the catch mech-
anism, pulling the blade toward the front.
To avoid damage, make sure that the
wiper arms are against the windshield
before you open the hood. <
Lamps and bulbs
Lamps and bulbs make an essential contribu-
tion to vehicle safety. They should, therefore,
be handled carefully. BMW recommends hav-
ing your BMW center perform any work that you
do not feel competent to perform yourself or
that is not described here.
Never touch the glass of 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 tissue, cloth or something similar, or hold
the bulb by its base. <
Replacement bulb sets are available at your
BMW center. Only change bulbs while they are cool to
the touch; otherwise, you could suffer
burns. <

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When working on electrical systems,
always begin by switching off the con-
sumer in question; otherwise, short-circuits
could result. To avoid possible injury or equip-
ment damage when replacing bulbs, observe
any instructions provided by the bulb
manufacturer. <
For care of the headla mps, please follow the
instructions in the ch apter entitled 'Care'.
To replace lamps not described here,
please contact your BMW center. <
Light-emitting diodes LED
Light-emitting diodes installed behind translu-
cent lenses serve as the light source for many of
the controls, displays, and equipment 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 co vers or expose the
eyes directly to the unfiltered light source
for several hours; otherw ise, this could cause
irritation of the retina. <
Headlight lenses
In cool or humid weather, condensation may
form on the interior of outside lamps. The con-
densation will disappear after a short time when
driving with the headlamps switched on. The
headlamp glasses do not need to be changed.
If the headlamps do not defrost despite driving
with the headlamps switch ed on, and additional
moisture builds up, for example water droplets
in the lamps, have them checked by your BMW
center.
Xenon lamps
These bulbs have a very lo ng 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 ca re, provided that local
legislation does not prohibit this. Have all work on the xenon lamp system,
including bulb replacements, performed
only by your BMW center . Due to high voltage,
there is a risk of fatal injury if work on the xenon
lamps is carried out improperly. <
Access to the lamps
1.Switch off the lamps and take the remote
control out of the ignition lock.
2. Remove the upper co ver 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
reattach the cover. Be careful when installing the cover;
otherwise, leaks co uld occur and cause
damage 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 lamps
H3 bulb, 55 watts
1.Switch off the lamps and take the remote
control out of the ignition lock.
2. Remove the cover, re fer to Access to the
lamps.

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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, page 252.
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.
Vehicle battery
Battery care
The battery is 100 % maintenance-free, the
electrolyte will last for the life of the battery
when the vehicle is operated in a temperate
climate. Your BMW center will be glad to advise
in all matters conc erning the battery.
Battery replacing
Only use vehicle batteries that have been
approved for your vehicle by the manu-
facturer; otherwise, the vehicle could be dam-
aged and systems or functions may not be fully
available. <
After a battery replacem ent, have the battery
registered on the vehicle by your service center
to ensure that all comfort functions are fully
available.
Charging the battery
Note
Do not connect battery chargers to the
sockets installed in the vehicle at the
factory; otherwise you may cause damage to
the battery. <
General information
To guarantee the full serv ice life of the battery,
ensure that the battery is always properly
charged.
It may be necessary to ch arge the battery in the
following situations:
> If frequent short trips are taken;
> If the vehicle is frequently parked for more
than a month.
Jump-starting terminals
Only charge the battery in the vehicle via the
terminals in the engine compartment with the
engine off. Connections, refer to Jump starting
on page 274.
Power failure
After a temporary power lo ss, the functioning of
some equipment may be limited and require
reinitialization. Individual settings may likewise
have been lost and will have to be programmed:
> Time and date
These values must be updated, refer to
page 90.
> Radio
In some cases, statio ns may have to be
stored again, refer to page 170.
> Navigation system
You must wait until the system becomes
functional again.
> Glass roof
It may happen that the roof can only be
tilted. The system must be initialized.
Please contact your BMW center.

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Giving and receiving assistance
Vehicle equipment
In this chapter, all pr oduction, country, and
optional equipment that is offered in the model
range is described. For this reason, descrip-
tions will be given of some equipment that may
not be available in a vehi cle, for example due to
the special options or national-market version
selected. This also app lies to safety related
functions and systems.
Emergency Request
Requirements
> Full preparation package mobile phone: this
equipment makes it possible to send an
Emergency Request even if no mobile
phone is paired with the vehicle.
> BMW Assist is activated.
> Radio readiness is switched on.
> The BMW Assist system is logged into a
mobile phone network that is supported by
BMW Assist.
> The Emergency Request system is
operable.
Only press the SOS button in an emergency. For technical reasons, the Emergency
Request service canno t be guaranteed
for the most unfavorable conditions. <
Subscriber contract
Upon expiration of the subscriber contract with
BMW Assist, the BMW Assist system can be
deactivated by a BMW center without a work-
shop visit.
After the system is deacti vated, it is no longer
possible to make Emergency Requests.
It may be possible for a BMW center to reacti-
vate the system after a new contract has been
signed.
Sending an Emergency Request
1. Briefly press the cover flap to open.
2. Press the SOS button until the LED in the
button comes on.
> The LED comes on: the Emergency
Request has been triggered.
If the circumstances a llow, remain in the
vehicle until the voice contact has been
established.
> The LED flashes when the connection to
the BMW Assist Response Center has been
established.
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.
Even if you are unable to respond, the
BMW Assist Response Center will be able
to initiate further steps to assist you under
certain conditions.
Data for determining the necessary rescue
measures are transmitted to the
BMW Assist Response Center, e.g. the
current position of your vehicle, if it can be
determined.
> 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. The
BMW Assist Response Center may still be
able to hear you, however.

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Automatically triggering an Emergency
Request
Under certain conditions, an Emergency
Request is sent automatically immediately after
a severe accident. An automatic Emergency
Request is not affected by pressing the SOS
button.
Roadside Assistance
BMW Roadside Assistance is available by
phone around the clock in many countries.
You can obtain support there in the event of a
breakdown.
First aid pouch
Some of the articles co
ntained in the first aid
pouch have a limited service life. Therefore,
check the expiration dates of the contents
regularly and replace any items in good time, if
necessary.
Coupe
The first aid pouch is located on the right-hand
side of the trunk in a storage area.
Convertible
The first aid pouch is located in a compartment
under the front passenger seat.
To open: press the button and fold the cover
down.
To close: fold the cover back up and press it into
the catch.
Warning triangle
Coupe
The warning triangle is located on the left-hand
side of the trunk. Press the tab to take it out.
Convertible
The warning triangle is lo cated in a holder in the
trunk lid. Press the tabs to take it out.

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Short commands for the voice activation system
Reference
Short commands for the voice activation
system
Vehicle equipment
In this chapter, all production, country, and
optional equipment that is offered in the model
range is described. For this reason, descrip-
tions will be given of some equipment that may
not be available in a vehi
cle, for example due to
the special options or national-market version
selected. This also app lies to safety related
functions and systems.
General information
For instructions on the voice activation system,
refer to page 27.
Having the possible spoken commands read
aloud: {Voice commands }.
The following short commands are for vehicles
with the voice activation system. They do not
function with equipment packages that permit
only the mobile phone to be operated by voice.
Useful short commands
FunctionCommand
Opening a music collection {Music collection }
Opening the tone control {Tone }
Opening the settings {Settings }
Accessing the onboard computer {Onboard info }
Opening the contacts {Contacts }
Displaying phone book {Phonebook }
Accessing services {Assist }
Accessing BMW Assist {B M W Assist}
Accessing ConnectedDrive {Connected Drive }
Opening the home address {Home address }
Opening destination entry {Enter address }
Opening destination guidance {Guidance }

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Everything from A to Z
Reference
Automatic recirculated air
control AUC 117
Automatic Service Request 227
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 65
– interlock 65
– overriding selector lever
lock 67
– shiftlock, refer to Changing selector lever position 65
– sport program 66
– towing 275
– tow-starting 275
AUTO program for automatic climate control 116
AUX-In connection 125,189
Available services 228
Average fuel consumption 85
– setting the units 88
Average speed 85
Avoid highways in
navigation 155
Avoiding unintentional alarms 39
Axle loads, refer to Weights 281
B
Backing up the music
collection 188
Backrest contour, refer to Lumbar support 50
Backrests, refer to Seat adjustment 49
Backrest width adjustment 50
Back seats
– refer to Rear seats 52
Bag holder 129
Band-aids, refer to First aid pouch 273
Bar, refer to Towing
methods 276 Base plate for telephone or
mobile phone
– refer to Snap-in adapter 211
– refer to Snap-in adapter in the center armrest storage
compartment 124
Bass, tone control 167
Battery 270
– charging 270
– disposal 41,271
– jump starting 274
– remote control 32
– replacing 270
– temporary power failure 270
Battery renewal
– remote control 41
– remote control for vehicle 41
Being towed 275
Belt hand-over 54
– pinch protection system 55
Belts, refer to Safety belts 54
Belt tensioner, refer to Safety
belts 54
Beverage holders, refer to Cupholders 125
Black ice, refer to Outside temperature warning 83
Blinds, refer to Roller
sunblinds 124
Blower, refer to Air volume 117
Bluetooth, activating/ deactivating 201
Bluetooth audio 192
– disconnecting an audio connection 195
– pairing device 193
– playback 194
– unpairing device 195
– what to do if … 195
BMW Assist 224
– updating 228
BMW Homepage 4
BMW Info 218
BMW Maintenance
System 260
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Bottle holders, refer to
Cupholders 125
Brake Assist, refer to Dynamic Brake Control DBC 97
Brake fluid, refer to Service requirements 88
Brake Force Display 106
Brake lights
– brake force display 106
Brake pads 136
– breaking in 136
Brake pedal, refer to Braking safely 138
Brake rotors 139
– brakes 136
– breaking in 136
Brakes
– ABS 97
– BMW Maintenance System 260
– brake force display 106
– breaking in 136
– parking brake 64
– service requirements 88
Brakes, refer to Braking safely 138
Brake system 136
– BMW Maintenance System 260
– breaking in 136
– disc brakes 139
Breakdown services, refer to Roadside Assistance 273
Breaking in the clutch 136
Breaking in the differential, refer to Engine and
differential 136
Break-in period 136
Brightness of the Control
Display 95
Bulb changing, refer to Lamps and bulbs 266
Button for starting the engine, refer to Start/Stop button 62
Buttons on the steering
wheel 13

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Reference
Computer
85
– displays on Control
Display 85
Computer, refer to iDrive 20
Concierge service 225
Condensation, refer to When the vehicle is parked 139
Condition Based Service
CBS 260
Configuring settings, refer to Personal Profile 32
Confirmation signals for locking/unlocking the
vehicle 35
ConnectedDrive 224
Connecting a music player,
AUX-In connection 189
Connecting a music player, USB audio interface 190
Connecting an iPod, refer to AUX-In connection 189
Connecting an iPod, refer to
USB audio interface 190
Connecting an MP3 player, refer to AUX-In
connection 189
Connecting an MP3 player, refer to USB audio
interface 190
Connecting vacuum cleaner, refer to Connecting
electrical appliances 127
Consumption, refer to Average fuel
consumption 85
Contacts 214
– deleting 216,223
– exporting/importing 223
– new contact 215
Control Center, refer to
iDrive 20
Control Display 21
– switching off 21
Control Display, refer to iDrive 20
– adjusting brightness 95Controller, refer to iDrive
20
Controls and displays 12
Control unit, refer to iDrive 20
Convenient loading in Convertible 35
Convenient opening and closing
– glass roof 34
– glass roof with Comfort Access 40
– retractable hardtop 34
– windows 34
– windows with Comfort Access 40
– with Comfort Access 40
Convertible
– bag holder 129
– convenient loading 35
– enlarging trunk 128
– folding down rear
backres

t128
– retractable hardtop 44
– rollover protection system 109
– securing cargo 140
– stowing cargo 140
Coolant 259
– checking level 259
Coolant temperature 259
Cooling, maximum 116
Cooling fluid, refer to
Coolant 259
Cooling system, refer to Coolant 259
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Corner-illuminating lamps
– replacing bulbs 267
Cornering light, refer to Adaptive Light Control 111
Correct tires 252
Courtesy lamps, refer to Interior lamps 114
Criteria for route 155
Cross-hairs in navigation151
Cruise control 74
– active 76
– malfunction 76 Cruise control, refer to Active
Cruise Control 76
Cruising range 85
Cupholders 125
Curb weight, refer to
Weights 281
Current playback
– external devices 191
– in music collection 186
Customer Relations 227
D
Dashboard, refer to
Cockpit 12
Dashboard lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting 114
Data, technical
– capacities 282
– dimensions 280
– weights 281
Data memory 7
Data transfer 228
Date
– date format 92
– setting 92
Daytime running lights 111
– replacing bulbs 267
DBC Dynamic Brake Control 97
Deactivating front passenger
airbags 107
Deadlocking, refer to Locking 34
Defect
– door lock 36
– fuel filler flap 232
Defining a home address 215
Deleting the music collection 188
Destination, entering by town/ city name 146
Destination address
– entering 146,152
Destination entry via BMW Assist 151

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