2013 BMW X3 turn signal bulb

Before driving into a car wash
Before driving into the car wash, deacti‐
vate Automatic Hold; otherwise, the parking
brake will be set when the vehicle is stationary
and the vehicle will no longer be able to roll.◀
Parking
The parking brake is automatically set if the
engine is switched off while the vehicle is be‐
ing held by Automatic Hold.
The indicator lamp changes from green
to red.
The parking brake is not set if the en‐
gine is switched off while the vehicle is
coasting to a halt. Automatic Hold is
deactivated.
Lower lamp: indicator lamp in Canadian mod‐
els
Automatic Hold remains activated during the
engine stop brought about by the Auto Start/
Stop function.
Take the remote control with you
Take the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, for exam‐
ple, cannot release the parking brake.◀
Malfunction
In the event of a failure or malfunction of the
parking brake, secure the vehicle against roll‐
ing using a wheel chock, for example, when leaving it.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
resistance point.
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp
indicates 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.
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change, have the headlamp setting checked
and corrected by Service.
Front lamps, bulb replacement
At a glance Halogen headlamps1High beams/headlamp flasher2Parking lamps3Low beams4Turn signal/side marker light
Xenon headlamps
1Parking lamps / daytime running lights2Low beams/high beams/headlamp flasher3Turn signal/side marker light
Halogen headlampsLow beams
Follow the general instructions on Lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 175.
55-watt bulb, H7.1.Open the hood, refer to page 167.2.Unscrew the cap counterclockwise and re‐
move it.3.Carefully pull out the connector.4.Pull the bulb off the connector and insert
the new bulb.5.Insert the new bulb and attach the cover in
the reverse order.
High beams/headlamp flasher and parking
lamps
Follow the general instructions on Lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 175.
High beams/headlamp flasher: 55-watt bulb,
H7.
Parking lamps: 5-watt bulb, W5W.
1.Open the hood, refer to page 167.2.Press, arrow 1, and fold out the cover, ar‐
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5.Turn the bulb bracket and remove it.6.Remove the bulb and replace it.7.Proceed in reverse order to insert the front
fog lamp. Note the guide rails in doing so.
Turn signal
Follow the general instructions on Lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 175.
The turn signals are located next to each low
beam in the engine compartment.
21-watt bulb, PY 21W.
1.Open the hood, refer to page 167.2.Unscrew the cap counterclockwise and re‐
move it carefully.
The bulb is attached to the cap.3.Turn the bulb clockwise to remove it.4.Insert the new bulb and attach the cover in
the reverse order.
Lateral turn signals
Follow the general instructions on Lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 175.
These lamps are made using LED technology.
Please contact your service center in the event
of a malfunction.
Tail lamps, bulb replacement
At a glance1Turn signal2Backup lamp3Inside brake lamp4Tail lamp5Tail lamp/brake light
Turn signal, tail lamp and brake lamp
Follow the general instructions on Lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 175.
21-watt bulb, P21W.
With an Adaptive Light Control or xenon head‐
lamp: tail lamp is designed with LED-technol‐
ogy. Contact your service center in the event
of a malfunction.
1.Open the tailgate.2.Insert the screwdriver from the onboard
vehicle tool kit between the cover andSeite 178MobilityReplacing components178
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Brake pads, breaking in 144
Braking, hints 145
Breakdown assis‐ tance 182, 183
Breaking in 144
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 88
Bulb replacement 175
Bulb replacement, front 176
Bulb replacement, rear 178
Bulbs and lamps 175
Button, Start/Stop 61
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 183
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Camera, care 190
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 118
Camera, Top View 120
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 139
Car battery 180
Car care products 188
Care, displays 190
Care, vehicle 188
Cargo 147
Cargo area 135
Cargo area, enlarging 136
Cargo area lid 38
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 140
Cargo cover 135
Cargo, securing 148
Cargo straps, securing cargo 148
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 32
Carpet, care 190
Car wash 187
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 144 CBS Condition Based Serv‐
ice 172
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center armrest 139
Center console 14
Center-Lock, see button for central locking 35
Central locking system 35
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 16
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 174
Changing wheels 180
Changing wheels/tires 164
Check Control 78
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 169
Children, seating position 57
Children, transporting safely 57
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 57
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 58
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 57
Child safety locks 60
Child seat, mounting 57
Child seats 57
Chrome parts, care 189
Cleaning, displays 190
Climate control 124, 126
Clock 81
Closing/opening from in‐ side 38
Closing/opening via door lock 37
Closing/opening with remote control 35
Clothes hooks 140
Cockpit 12
Collision warning 102 Combination switch, refer to
Turn signals 67
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 68
Comfort Access 41
COMFORT program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 111
Compartments in the doors 139
Computer 85
Condensation on win‐ dows 125, 128
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 146
Condition Based Service CBS 172
Confirmation signal 42
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Connecting electrical devi‐ ces 133
Control Display 16
Control Display, settings 87
Controller 16, 17
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 107
Convenient opening 36
Coolant 171
Coolant temperature 80
Cooling function 125, 128
Cooling, maximum 127
Cooling system 171
Corrosion on brake discs 146
Cruise control 113
Cruising range 81
Cupholder 139
Current fuel consumption 81
D
Damage, tires 163
Damping control, dy‐ namic 109 Seite 199Everything from A to ZReference199
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