2014 BMW 2 SERIES bulb

Carefully raise the wheel house panel, ar‐
row 2.2.Pull off the bulb connector, arrow 1.
Turn the bulb, arrow 2.
Left side of vehicle: turn clockwise.
Right side of vehicle: turn counterclock‐
wise.
Remove the bulb.3.Insert the new bulb, connect the connector
and screw on the wheel house panel.
Turn signal in exterior mirror
The turn signals in the exterior mirrors feature
LED technology. Contact your service center
in the event of a malfunction.
Tail lights, bulb replacement
At a glance1Turn signal2Top brake lamp3Reversing lamp4Rear lamp5Bottom brake lights
Bulb replacement Follow general instructions, refer to page 187.
Turn signal, brake, tail, rear or reversing lamp:
21-watt bulb, P21W
Rear fog lamp: 6-watt bulb, H6W.
Removing the tail lamp
1.Open trunk lid.2.Open the two covers on the tail lamp.3.With the handle of the screwdriver from the
onboard vehicle tool kit, loosen and re‐
move the nuts on the two fasteners. Make
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bumper area. In addition to the two outer
fasteners, there is another inner fastener.4.Grasp the handle with one hand, arrow 1,
and brace with the free hand on the out‐
side, arrow 2. Carefully pry out the tail
lamp, arrow 3, until the rubber mount re‐
leases from the inner fastener.5.Remove the plug from the bulb holder.
Replacing the bulbs
1.Loosen the six fasteners on the tail lamp,
arrows 1, and remove the tail lamp from the
lamp holder, arrow 2.2.Press the defective bulb gently into the
socket, turn counterclockwise and remove.3.Proceed in the reverse order to insert the
new bulb and attach the bulb holder to the
tail lamp. Make sure that the bulb holder
engages in all fasteners.
Installing the tail lamp
1.Connect the plug to the bulb holder.2.Insert the tail lamp straight in and press it
in, arrow 1, until the rubber mount latches
in the inner fastener. Make sure when in‐
serting the tail lamp that the rubber lip, ar‐
row 2, on the top side of the tail lamp does
not fold over. Screw on the two nuts, ar‐
row 3, and close covers.
Central brake lamp and license plate
lamp
Follow general instructions, refer to page 187.
These lights are made using LED technology.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Changing wheels
Hints
When using run-flat tires or sealants, a tire
does not need to be changed immediately in
the event of pressure loss due to a flat tire.
Which is why no spare tire is available.
The tools for changing wheels are available as
accessories from your service center.
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 111
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 74
Activated-charcoal filter 133
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 110
Adaptive Light Control 90
Additives, oil 182
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 48
After washing vehicle 204
Airbags 94
Airbags, indicator/warning light 95
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 129, 132
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 129, 131
Air distribution, manual 129, 132
Air flow, air conditioner 129
Air flow, automatic climate control 132
Air pressure, tires 170
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 133
Alarm system 43
Alarm, unintentional 44
All around the center con‐ sole 16
All around the roofliner 17
All around the steering wheel 14
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 177
All-wheel-drive 112
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 136 Alternative oil types 183
Antifreeze, washer fluid 70
Antilock Brake System, ABS 111
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 111
Approved axle load 211
Approved engine oils 183
Arrival time 86
Ash tray 139
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 198
Assistance when driving off 115
Attentiveness assistant 110
AUTO intensity 131
Automatic car wash 203
Automatic climate con‐ trol 128
Automatic climate control with enhanced features 130
Automatic Curb Monitor 56
Automatic deactivation, front- seat passenger airbags 96
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 90
Automatic locking 43
Automatic recirculated-air control 132
Automatic transmission, see Steptronic transmission 71
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 131
AUTO program, climate con‐ trol 129
AUTO program, intensity 131
Auto Start/Stop function 65
Average fuel consumption 86
Average speed 86
Axle loads, weights 211 B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 50
Backrest, width 50
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 198
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 201
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 194
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 34
Battery, vehicle 194
Belts, safety belts 52
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 145
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 185
Bonus range, ECO PRO 158
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 145
Brake assistant 111
Brake discs, break-in 150
Brake force display 110
Brake lights, adaptive 110
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play 110
Brake pads, break-in 150
Braking, hints 151
Breakdown assis‐ tance 197, 198
Break-in 150
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 88
Bulb replacement 187
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Bulb replacement, rear 192
Bulbs and lights 187
Button, Start/Stop 63
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 198
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Camera, care 206
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 122
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 145
Car battery 194
Car care products 204
Care, displays 206
Care, vehicle 204
Cargo 153
Cargo area, enlarging 141
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 145
Cargo, securing 154
Cargo straps, securing cargo 154
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 34
Carpet, care 206
Car wash 203
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 151
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 185
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center armrest 144
Center console 16
Central locking system 39
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 18
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 187 Changing wheels 193
Changing wheels/tires 176
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 9
Check Control 77
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 181
Children, seating position 59
Children, transporting safely 59
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 59
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 60
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 59
Child seat, mounting 59
Child seats 59
Chrome parts, care 205
Cigarette lighter 139
Cleaning displays 206
Climate control 128, 130
Clock 81
Closing/opening via door lock 38
Closing/opening with remote control 37
Clothes hooks 145
Coasting 160
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting 160
Coasting with idling en‐ gine 160
Cockpit 14
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals 67
Combination reel, refer to Wiper system 68
Comfort Access 41
COMFORT program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 115
Compartments in the doors 144
Compass 137
Computer 85 Condensation on win‐
dows 132
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 152
Condition Based Service CBS 185
Configuring driving pro‐ gram 115
Confirmation signal 43
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Connecting electrical devi‐ ces 139
Continued driving with a flat tire 99, 102
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 87
Controller 18, 19
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 111
Convenient opening with the remote control 37
Coolant 184
Coolant level 184
Coolant temperature 80
Cooling function 129, 131
Cooling, maximum 131
Cooling system 184
Corrosion on brake discs 152
Cosmetic mirror 139
Cruise control 117
Cruising range 81
Cupholder 145
Current fuel consumption 81
D
Damage, tires 176
Damping control, dy‐ namic 113
Data, technical 210
Date 81
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Daytime running lights, bulbreplacement 190
Defrosting, refer to defrosting the windows 129
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 132
Defrosting the windows 129
Dehumidifying, air 129, 131
Deleting personal data 24
Deletion of personal data 24
Destination distance 86
Digital clock 81
Digital compass 137
Dimensions 210
Dimmable exterior mirrors 57
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 57
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 67
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster 76
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 92
Displays, cleaning 206
Disposal, coolant 184
Disposal, vehicle battery 194
Distance control, refer to PDC 119
Distance to destination 86
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock 38
Door lock, refer to Remote control 34
Drive-off assistant 115
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 111
Driver assistance, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 102
Driving Assistant, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 102
Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 113
Driving instructions, break- in 150
Driving mode 113 Driving notes, general 150
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 111
Driving style analysis 161
Driving tips 150
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 111
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 112
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 113
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 111
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 112
E
ECO PRO 157
ECO PRO, bonus range 158
ECO PRO display 157
ECO PRO driving mode 157
ECO PRO driving style analy‐ sis 161
ECO PRO mode 157
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction 159
EfficientDynamics 160
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 76
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 181
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 111
Emergency detection, remote control 35
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 166
Emergency Request 197
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 198
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 35
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock 74 Emergency unlocking, trunk
lid 41
Energy Control 81
Energy recovery 81
Engine, automatic reel-off 65
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 65
Engine compartment 179
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 180
Engine coolant 184
Engine idling when driving, coasting 160
Engine oil 181
Engine oil, adding 182
Engine oil additives 182
Engine oil change 183
Engine oil filler neck 182
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 183
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 183
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 198
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 64
Engine stop 64
Entering a car wash 203
Equipment, interior 135
Error displays, see Check Control 77
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 111
Exchanging wheels/tires 176
Exhaust system 151
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 57
Exterior mirrors 55
External start 198
External temperature dis‐ play 81
External temperature warn‐ ing 81
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F
Failure message, see Check Control 77
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 44
Fan, refer to Air flow 129, 132
Filler neck for engine oil 182
Fine wood, care 205
First aid kit 198
Fitting for towing, see tow fit‐ ting 201
Flat tire, changing wheels 193
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 100
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 97
Flat tire, warning lamp 98, 101
Flooding 151
Floor carpet, care 206
Floor mats, care 206
Fogged up windows 129
Fold down the rear seat back‐ rest, see Though-loading
system 141
Fold-out position, wiper 70
Foot brake 151
Front airbags 94
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 103
Front fog lights 92
Front fog lights, front, bulb re‐ placement 191
Front lights 188
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 96
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 96
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 100
Fuel 168
Fuel consumption, current 81 Fuel consumption, refer to
Average fuel consump‐
tion 86
Fuel filler flap 166
Fuel gauge 80
Fuel lid 166
Fuel quality 168
Fuel recommendation 168
Fuel, tank capacity 212
Fuse 195
G Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 135
Gasoline 168
Gear change, Steptronic transmission 72
Gear shift indicator 82
General driving notes 150
Glare shield 139
Glass sunroof, powered 46
Glove compartment 143
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 211
H Halogen headlights, bulb re‐ placement 188
Handbrake, refer to parking brake 67
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 136
Hazard warning flashers 197
Head airbags 94
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 90
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 89
Headlight flasher 68
Headlight flasher, bulb re‐ placement 190
Headlight glass 188
Headlights 188 Headlights, care 204
Headlight washer system 68
Head restraints 48
Head restraints, front 53
Head restraints, rear 54
Heavy cargo, stowing 154
High-beam Assistant 91
High beams 68
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 91
High beams, bulb replace‐ ment 190
Hills 152
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 115
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 145
Hood 180
Horn 14
Hotel function, trunk lid 40
Hot exhaust system 151
Hydroplaning 151
I Ice warning, see External temperature warning 81
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning 81
Identification marks, tires 174
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification num‐
ber 9
iDrive 18
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 34
Ignition off 63
Ignition on 63
Indication of a flat tire 98, 101
Indicator and alarm lamps, see Check Control 77
Indicator lamp, see Check Control 77
Individual air distribu‐ tion 129, 132 Seite 217Everything from A to ZReference217
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Individual settings, refer toPersonal Profile 35
Inflation pressure, tires 170
Inflation pressure warning, tires 100
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter 85
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 98
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 101
Instrument cluster 76
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 76
Instrument lighting 92
Integrated key 34
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle 29
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 197
Intelligent Safety 102
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram 131
Interior equipment 135
Interior lights 92
Interior lights via remote con‐ trol 37
Interior motion sensor 44
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 57
Interior rearview mirror, com‐ pass 137
Interior rearview mirror, man‐ ually dimmable 57
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 81
J Jacking points for the vehicle jack 194
Joystick, Steptronic transmis‐ sion 72
Jump-starting 198 K
Key/remote control 34
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 41
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile 35
Kickdown, Steptronic trans‐ mission 71
Knee airbag 94
L
Lamp replacement 187
Lamp replacement, front 188
Lamp replacement, rear 192
Lane departure warning 108
Lane margin, warning 108
Language on Control Dis‐ play 88
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 154
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem 60
Launch Control 74
Leather, care 205
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 188
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 25
Light alloy wheels, care 205
Light control 90
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 188
Lighter 139
Lighting 89
Lighting via remote con‐ trol 37
Light reel 89
Lights 89
Lights and bulbs 187
Load 154
Loading 153
Lock, door 38
Locking/unlocking via door lock 38 Locking/unlocking with re‐
mote control 37
Locking, automatic 43
Locking, settings 42
Locking via trunk lid 40
Low beams 89
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 91
Lower back support 50
Luggage rack, see Roof- mounted luggage rack 155
Lumbar support 50
M
Maintenance 185
Maintenance require‐ ments 185
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 81
Maintenance system, BMW 185
Make-up mirror 139
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 77
Manual air distribu‐ tion 129, 132
Manual air flow 129, 132
Manual mode, Steptronic transmission 72
Manual operation, door lock 38
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 56
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 166
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 120
Manual operation, rearview camera 122
Manual transmission 71
Marking on approved tires 177
Marking, run-flat tires 178
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SPORT program, DynamicDriving Control 114
Sport program, transmis‐ sion 72
Sport steering, variable 113
Stability control systems 111
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 65
Start/Stop button 63
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 35
Starting the engine 64
Status control display, tires 98
Status information, iDrive 23
Status of Owner's Manual 6
Steering assistance 113
Steering wheel, adjusting 57
Steering wheel heating 58
Steptronic Sport transmis‐ sion 73
Steptronic transmission 71
Stopping the engine 64
Storage compartment in the rear 145
Storage compartments 143
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 143
Storage, tires 178
Storing the vehicle 206
Summer tires, tread 175
Sun visor 139
Supplementary text mes‐ sages 79
Switch for Dynamic Driv‐ ing 113
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 134
Switch, refer to Cockpit 14
Symbols 6
Symbols in the status field 23
T Tachometer 80
Tail lights 192 Technical changes, refer to
Safety 7
Technical data 210
Telephone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 129, 131
Temperature display for ex‐ ternal temperature 81
Terminal, starting aid 199
Text messages, supplemen‐ tary 79
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 43
Thigh support 50
Through-loading system 141
Tilt alarm sensor 44
Time of arrival 86
Tire damage 176
Tire identification marks 174
Tire inflation pressure 170
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 100
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 97
Tires, changing 176
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 170
Tires, run-flat tires 178
Tire tread 175
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tool 187
Total vehicle weight 211
Touchpad 21
Tow fitting 201
Towing 200
Tow lug, see tow fitting 201
Tow-starting 200
Tow truck 200
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 97
Traction control 112 TRACTION, driving dynam‐
ics 112
Transmission lock, electronic unlocking 74
Transmission, manual trans‐ mission 71
Transmission, Steptronic transmission 71
Transporting children safely 59
Tread, tires 175
Trip computer 86
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 68
Trip odometer 80
Truck for tow-starting/ towing 200
Trunk lid closing 40
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing 41
Trunk lid, hotel function 40
Trunk lid opening 40
Trunk lid via remote con‐ trol 38
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 123
Turn signals, operation 67
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐ placement 192
U
Unintentional alarm 44
Units of measure 88
Universal remote control 135
Unlock button, Steptronic transmission 72
Unlocking/locking via door lock 38
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 37
Unlocking, settings 42
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 6
Upholstery care 205
USB interface 140 Seite 221Everything from A to ZReference221
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