2013 BMW 550I turn signal bulb

Turn signal, high beams,
headlamp flasher
Turn signal
Using turn signals
Press the lever beyond the resistance point.
To switch off manually, press the lever to the re‐
sistance point.
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp in‐
dicates that a turn signal bulb has failed.
Triple turn signal activation
Press the lever to the resistance point.
The turn signal flashes three times.
The function can be activated or deactivated:
1."Settings"2."Lighting"3."Triple turn signal"Signaling briefly
Press the lever to the resistance point and hold
it there for as long as you want the turn signal to
flash.
High beams, headlamp flasher▷High beams, arrow 1.▷Headlamp flasher, arrow 2.
Washer/wiper system
Switching the wipers on/off and brief
wipe
Do not switch on the wipers if frozen
Do not switch on the wipers if they are fro‐
zen onto the windshield; otherwise, the wiper
blades and the windshield wiper motor may be
damaged.◀
No wiper operation on dry windshield
Do not use the windshield wipers if the
windshield is dry, as this may damage the wiper
blades or cause them to become worn more
quickly.◀
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the service center if you are unfamiliar with them
or they are not described here.
You can obtain a selection of replacement bulbs
at the service center.
Danger of burns
Only change bulbs when they are cool;
otherwise, there is the danger of getting
burned.◀
Working on the lighting system
When working on the lighting system, you
should always switch off the lights affected to
prevent short circuits.
To avoid possible injury or equipment damage
when replacing bulbs, observe any instructions
provided by the bulb manufacturer.◀
Do not perform work/bulb replacement on
xenon headlamps
Have any work on the xenon lighting system, in‐
cluding bulb replacement, performed only by a
service center. Due to the high voltage present
in the system, there is the danger of fatal injuries
if work is carried out improperly.◀
Do not touch the bulbs
Do not touch the glass of new bulbs with
your bare hands, 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.◀
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs)
Light-emitting diodes installed behind a cover
serve as the light source for controls, display el‐
ements and other equipment.
These light-emitting diodes, which are related
to conventional lasers, are officially designated
as Class 1 light-emitting diodes.Do not remove the covers
Do not remove the covers, and never stare
into the unfiltered light for several hours; other‐
wise, irritation of the retina could result.◀
Headlamp glass
Condensation can form on the inside of the ex‐
ternal lamps in cool or humid weather. When
driving with the light switched on, the conden‐
sation evaporates after a short time. The head‐
lamp glasses do not need to be changed.
If the headlamps do not dim despite driving with
the light switched on, increasing humidity forms,
e. g. water droplets in the light, have the service
center check this.
Front lamps, bulb replacement
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Xenon headlamps1Corner-illuminating lamps2Parking lamp, daytime running lights3Low beams/high beams4Turn signal
Halogen headlamps
Parking lamps and roadside parking lamps,
lateral turn signal lamp
Follow the general instructions on Lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 212.
These lights feature LED technology.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Accessing the bulbs
Remove the screws and fold down the cap.
Low beams
Follow the general instructions on Lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 212.
The illustration shows the left side of the engine
compartment.
55-watt bulb, H7
Unscrew the cap, remove it, and change the
bulb.
Turn signal
Follow the general instructions on Lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 212.
The illustration shows the left side of the engine
compartment.
24-watt bulb, PY
Unscrew the cap, remove it, and change the
bulb.
High beams
Follow the general instructions on Lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 212.
The illustration shows the left side of the engine
compartment.
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55-watt bulb, H71.Fold open the cover in the engine compart‐
ment.2.Unscrew the cap and remove it.3.Unscrew the bulb holder counterclockwise.4.Remove the bulb and replace it.5.Insert the new bulb and attach the cover in
the reverse order.
Xenon headlamps
Hints
Because of the long life of these bulbs, the like‐
lihood of failure is very low. Switching the lamps
on and off frequently shortens their life.
If a xenon bulb fails, switch on the front fog lamps
and continue the trip with great care. Comply
with local regulations.
Do not perform work/bulb replacement on
xenon headlamps
Have any work on the xenon lighting system, in‐
cluding bulb replacement, performed only by a
service center. Due to the high voltage present
in the system, there is the danger of fatal injuries
if work is carried out improperly.◀
For checking and adjusting headlamp aim,
please contact your BMW center.
Parking lamps and roadside parking lamps,
turn signal lamp
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 212.
These lights feature LED technology.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Corner-illuminating lamps
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 212.
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55-watt bulb, H71.Fold open the cover in the engine compart‐
ment.2.Unscrew the cap and remove it.3.Unscrew the bulb holder counterclockwise.4.Remove the bulb and replace it.5.Insert the new bulb and attach the cover in
the reverse order.
Front fog lamps
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 212.
35-watt bulb, H81.Carefully pull out the grill toward the front.2.Remove the screws.3.Pull the lamp out toward the front.4.Remove the bulb and replace it.5.Insert the new bulb and attach the cover in
the reverse order.
Tail lamps, bulb replacement
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5Outside brake lamp6Rear reflector
Turn signal, outer brake, tail, and
license plate lamps
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 212.
These lights feature LED technology.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Lamps in the trunk lid
Access to the lamps
1.Remove the three screws using the screw
driver from the onboard vehicle tool kit.2.Fold away the cover.
Inside brake lamp
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 212.
21-watt bulb, H21W
The illustration shows the position of the bulb in
the installed bulb holder.
Squeeze the clips together and remove the bulb
holder.
Press the bulb into the bulb holder, turn coun‐
terclockwise and remove.
Reversing lamp
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 212.
16-watt bulb, W16W
The illustration shows the position of the bulb in
the installed bulb holder.
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tainment and Communica‐
tion
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 210
Bonus range, ECO PRO 180
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 166
Brake assistant 119
Brake assistant, adaptive 119
Brake discs, breaking in 172
Brake force display 117
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play 117
Brake lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 217
Brake lights, adaptive 117
Brake pads, breaking in 172
Braking, notes 173
Breakdown assis‐ tance 220, 221
Breaking in 172
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 92
Bulb replacement 212
Bulb replacement, front 213
Bulb replacement, rear 216
Bulbs and lamps 212
Button, RES 128
Button, Start/Stop 62
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 221
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Camera, backup camera 137
Camera, care 229
Camera, Side View 141
Camera, Top View 139
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 166
Car battery 218
Car care products 227 Care, displays 229
Care, vehicle 227
Cargo 175
Cargo area, enlarging 160
Cargo area lid 37
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 167
Cargo straps, securing cargo 176
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 30
Carpet, care 228
Car wash 226
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 173
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 210
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, Enter‐
tainment and Communica‐
tion
Center armrest 165
Center console 14
Central locking system 33
Central screen, refer to Control Display 16
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 212
Changing wheels 218
Changing wheels/tires 201
Check Control 81
Children, seating position 58
Children, transporting safely 58
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 58
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 59
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 58
Child safety locks 61
Child seat, mounting 58
Child seats 58
Chrome parts, care 228
Cigarette lighter 157 Cleaning, displays 229
Climate control 148
Climate control wind‐ shield 173
Clock 84
Closing/opening from in‐ side 37
Closing/opening via door lock 36
Closing/opening with remote control 34
Clothes hooks 167
Collision warning 107, 109
Combination switch, refer to Turn signals 69
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 69
COMFORT+ program, Driving Dynamics Control 124
Comfort Access 40
COMFORT program, Driving Dynamics Control 124
Computer 88
Condensation on win‐ dows 149
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 174
Condition Based Service CBS 210
Configure driving mode 125
Confirmation signal 35
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, Enter‐
tainment and Communica‐
tion
Control Display 16
Control Display, settings 91
Controller 16
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 119
Convenient opening 34
Coolant 209
Coolant temperature 84
Cooling function 150
Cooling, maximum 149
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Power sunroof, glass 45
Power windows 43
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 189
Pressure warning FTM, tires 105
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 31
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 20
Protective function, glass sun‐ roof 46
Protective function, win‐ dows 44
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 16
R
Radiator fluid 209
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 30
Radio ready state 63
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 70
Rear automatic climate con‐ trol 152
Rear axle steering 122
Rear lamps 216
Rear socket 159
Rearview mirror 55
Rear window defroster 150
Recirculated-air mode 150
Recommended tire brands 201
Refueling 186
Remaining range 85
Remote control/key 30
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 36
Remote control, universal 155
Replacement fuse 219
Replacing parts 212
Replacing wheels/tires 201 Reporting safety defects 9
RES button 128
Reserve warning, refer to Range 85
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 103
Residual heat, automatic cli‐ mate control 150
Retaining straps, securing cargo 176
Retreaded tires 201
Reversing lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 217
Roadside parking lamps 95
Roller sunblinds 44
Roll stabilization, refer to Adaptive Drive 122
Roll stabilization, refer to Dy‐ namic Drive 122
RON gasoline quality 188
Roof load capacity 233
Roof-mounted luggage rack 176
Rope for tow-starting/tow‐ ing 224
RSC Run Flat System Compo‐ nent, refer to Run-flat
tires 202
Rubber components, care 228
Run-flat tires 202
S
Safe braking 173
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passenger
seat 52
Safety belts 51
Safety belts, care 228
Safety Package, refer to Active Protection 117
Safety switch, windows 44
Safety systems, airbags 99
Saving fuel 178 Screen, refer to Control Dis‐
play 16
Screwdriver 212
Screw thread for tow fit‐ ting 224
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 51
Seat heating, front 50
Seat heating, rear 50
Seating position for chil‐ dren 58
Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory 54
Seats 47
Seat ventilation, front 50
Selection list in instrument cluster 88
Selector lever, automatic transmission 73
Sensors, care 229
Service and warranty 7
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service CBS 210
Service requirements, dis‐ play 85
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 221
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 91
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ rors, steering wheel 54
Shifting, automatic transmis‐ sion 72
Shifting, manual transmis‐ sion 72
Shift paddles on steering wheel 74
Shoulder support 49
Side airbags 99
Side View 141
Signaling, horn 12
Signals when unlocking 35
Sitting safely 47
Size 232
Ski bag 162
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