2014 BMW 3 SERIES SPORTS WAGON brake light

Carefully pull back the wheel house panel,
arrow 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
Follow general instructions, refer to page 210.
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 signal2Reversing lamp3Inside brake lamp4Tail lights5Outside brake lamp
Bulb replacement, exterior tail lights General information
Follow general instructions, refer to page 210.
Turn signal: 21-watt bulb, P21WLL.
Outer brake lamp: 21-watt bulb, H21W.
The tail lights feature LED technology. Contact
your service center in the event of a malfunc‐
tion.
Use caution when replacing the bulb
Use caution and proceed one step at a
time when replacing the bulbs to prevent dam‐
age to the tail lights or the vehicle.◀
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arrow 2. Make sure that the tail lamp en‐
gages in the rubber mount.4.Screw the two nuts tight and mount the
cover.
Lights in the tailgate
General information
Follow general instructions, refer to page 210.
Reversing lights: 16-watt bulb, PW16W.
Inner brake lights: 21-watt bulb, H21W
Accessing the lights
Slide the cover outwards, arrow, and remove.
Replacing the reversing lamp and inner
brake lamp1.Loosen the two holders, arrow 1 and pull
down on the lamp holder to remove, ar‐
row 2.2.Unscrew the defective bulb of the revers‐
ing or brake lamp from its socket counter‐
clockwise.3.Insert the new bulb.
Installing the bulb holder
1.Slide the bulb holder onto the two guide
pins, arrow 1. Insert the two contacts, ar‐
row 2, into the connections, arrow 3.2.Press on the bulb holder. Make sure that
the two exterior holders latch into place.3.Place the cover back in position and slide it
inwards.
Rear lamp, license plate lamp and
central brake lamp
Follow general instructions, refer to page 210.
These lights are made using LED technology.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
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2.Engage selector lever position N.3.Switch the engine off.
In this way, the ignition remains switched
on, and a Check-Control message is dis‐
played.
Do not turn off the ignition in the car
wash
Do not turn off the ignition in the car wash;
otherwise, selector lever position P is en‐
gaged and damages can result.◀
The vehicle cannot be locked from the outside
when in selector lever position N. A signal
sounds when an attempt is made to lock the
vehicle.
To start the engine with manual transmission:
1.Press on the clutch pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
To start the engine with Steptronic transmis‐
sion:
1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
Pressing the Start/Stop button without step‐
ping on the brake turns the ignition off.
Selector lever positionSelector lever position P is engaged automati‐
cally:
▷When the ignition is switched off.▷After approx. 15 minutes.
Headlights
▷Do not rub dry and do not use abrasive or
acidic cleansers.▷Soak areas that have been dirtied e. g.,
from insects, with shampoo and wash off
with water.▷Thaw ice with de-icing spray; do not use an
ice scraper.After washing the vehicle
After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes
briefly to dry them; otherwise, braking action
can be reduced and corrosion of the brake
discs can occur.
Completely remove all residues on the win‐
dows, to minimize loss of visibility due to
smearing and to reduce wiper noises and
wiper blade wear.
Vehicle care
Car care products BMW recommends using care and cleaning
products from BMW, since these have been
tested and approved.
Car care and cleaning products
Follow the instructions on the container.
When cleaning the interior, open the doors or
windows.
Only use products intended for cleaning vehi‐
cles.
Cleansers can contain substances that are
dangerous and harmful to your health.◀
Vehicle paint
Regular care contributes to driving safety and
value retention. Environmental influences in
areas with elevated air pollution or natural con‐
taminants, such as tree resin or pollen can af‐
fect the vehicle's paintwork. Tailor the fre‐
quency and extent of your car care to these
influences.
Aggressive substances such as spilled fuel, oil,
grease or bird droppings, must be removed im‐
mediately to prevent the finish from being al‐
tered or discolored.
Leather care
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Otherwise, particles of dust and road grime
chafe in pores and folds, and lead to increased
wear and premature degradation of the leather
surface.
To guard against discoloration, such as from
clothing, provide leather care roughly every
two months.
Clean light-colored leather more frequently be‐
cause soiling on such surfaces is substantially
more visible.
Use leather care products; otherwise, dirt and
grease will gradually break down the protective
layer of the leather surface.
Suitable care products are available from the
service center.
Upholstery material care Vacuum regularly with a vacuum cleaner.
If upholstery is very dirty, e.g., with beverage
stains, use a soft sponge or microfiber cloth
with a suitable interior cleaner.
Clean the upholstery down to the seams using
large sweeping motions. Avoid rubbing the
material vigorously.
Damage from Velcro® fasteners
Open Velcro® fasteners on pants or
other articles of clothing can damage the seat
covers. Ensure that any Velcro® fasteners are
closed.◀
Caring for special components
Light-alloy wheels When cleaning the vehicle, use only neutral
wheel cleaners having a pH value from 5 to 9.
Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or steam
jets above 140 ℉/60 ℃. Follow the manufac‐
turer's instructions.
Aggressive, acidic or alkaline cleaning agents
can destroy the protective layer of adjacent
components, such as the brake disk.Chrome surfaces
Carefully clean components such as the radia‐
tor grille or door handles with an ample supply
of water, possibly with shampoo added, partic‐
ularly when they have been exposed to road
salt.
Rubber components
Aside from water, treat only with rubber
cleansers.
When cleaning rubber seals, do not use any
silicon-containing car care products in order to
avoid damage or noises.
Fine wood partsClean fine wood facing and fine wood compo‐
nents only with a moist rag. Then dry with a
soft cloth.
Plastic components
These include:▷Imitation leather surfaces.▷Roofliner.▷Lamp lenses.▷Instrument cluster cover.▷Matt black spray-coated components.▷Painted parts in the interior.
Clean with a microfiber cloth.
Dampen cloth lightly with water.
Do not soak the roofliner.
No cleansers that contain alcohol or sol‐
vents
Do not use cleansers that contain alcohol or
solvents, such as lacquer thinners, heavy-duty
grease removers, fuel, or such; this could lead
to surface damage.◀
Safety belts
Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and
thus have a negative impact on safety.
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 120
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 125
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 76
Activated-charcoal filter 151
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 117
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 125
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 118
Adaptive Light Control 94
Additives, oil 204
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 51
After washing vehicle 228
Airbags 98
Airbags, indicator/warning light 99
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 147, 150
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 147, 149
Air distribution, manual 147, 150
Air flow, air conditioner 147
Air flow, automatic climate control 150
Air pressure, tires 193
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 151
Alarm system 45
Alarm, unintentional 46
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 199
All-wheel-drive 121
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 154
Alternative oil types 205
Antifreeze, washer fluid 73
Antilock Brake System, ABS 120
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 120
Approved axle load 235
Approved engine oils 205
Arrival time 89
Ash tray 157
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 222
Assistance when driving off 124
Assist system information, on Control Display 91
Attentiveness assistant 118
AUTO intensity 149
Automatic car wash 227
Automatic climate con‐ trol 146
Automatic climate control with enhanced features 148
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go 125
Automatic Curb Monitor 59
Automatic deactivation, front- seat passenger airbags 100
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 94
Automatic locking 45
Automatic recirculated-air control 150
Automatic tailgate 40 Automatic transmission, see
Steptronic transmission 73
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 149
AUTO program, climate con‐ trol 147
AUTO program, intensity 149
Auto Start/Stop function 67
Average fuel consumption 88
Average speed 88
Axle loads, weights 235
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 53
Backrest, width 53
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 222
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 225
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 218
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 34
Battery, vehicle 218
Belts, safety belts 54
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 165
Blinds, sun protection 48
BMW Advanced Diesel 189
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 207
Bonus range, ECO PRO 178
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholders 165
Brake assistant 120 Seite 238ReferenceEverything from A to Z238
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Brake discs, break-in 170
Brake force display 118
Brake lights, adaptive 118
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play 118
Brake pads, break-in 170
Braking, hints 171
Breakdown assis‐ tance 221, 222
Break-in 170
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 91
Bulb replacement 210
Bulb replacement, front 211
Bulb replacement, halogen headlights 211
Bulb replacement, rear 215
Bulb replacement, xenon headlights 213
Bulbs and lights 210
Button, RES 128
Button, Start/Stop 65
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 222
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Camera, care 230
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 136
Camera, Side View 139
Camera, Top View 140
Can holder, refer to Cuphold‐ ers 165
Car battery 218
Car care products 228
Care, displays 230
Care, vehicle 228
Cargo 173
Cargo area 159
Cargo area, enlarging 160
Cargo area partition net 161
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 165 Cargo cover 159
Cargo, securing 174
Cargo straps, securing cargo 174
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 34
Carpet, care 230
Car wash 227
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 171
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 207
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center armrest 164
Center console 16
Central locking system 39
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 18
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 209
Changing wheels 218
Changing wheels/tires 198
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 9
Check Control 79
Checking the engine oil level electronically 203
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 203
Children, seating position 61
Children, transporting safely 61
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 61
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 63
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 61
Child safety locks 64
Child seat, mounting 61
Child seats 61
Chrome parts, care 229 Cigarette lighter 157
Cleaning displays 230
Climate control 146, 148
Clock 83
Closing/opening via door lock 38
Closing/opening with remote control 37
Closing the tailgate with no- touch activation 43
Clothes hooks 165
Coasting 180
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting 180
Coasting with idling en‐ gine 180
Cockpit 14
Cold starting, refer to Starting the engine 66
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals 70
Combination reel, refer to Wiper system 70
Comfort Access 42
COMFORT program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 123
Compartments in the doors 164
Compass 155
Computer 87
Condensation on win‐ dows 150
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 172
Condition Based Service CBS 207
Configuring driving pro‐ gram 124
Confirmation signal 44
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
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Continued driving with a flattire 103 , 106
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 90
Controller 18, 19
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 120
Convenient opening with the remote control 37
Coolant 206
Coolant level 206
Coolant temperature 83
Cooling function 147, 149
Cooling, maximum 149
Cooling system 206
Corrosion on brake discs 172
Cosmetic mirror 157
Cruise control 131
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go 125
Cruising range 83
Cupholders 165
Current fuel consumption 84
D
Damage, tires 197
Damping control, dy‐ namic 122
Data, technical 234
Date 83
Daytime running lights 94
Defrosting, refer to defrosting the windows 147
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 150
Defrosting the windows 147
Dehumidifying, air 147, 149
Deleting personal data 24
Deletion of personal data 24
Destination distance 88
Diesel exhaust fluid, at low temperatures 190
Diesel exhaust fluid, having refilled 190 Diesel exhaust fluid, on mini‐
mum 190
Diesel exhaust fluid, replen‐ ishing yourself 190
Diesel particulate filter 171
Digital clock 83
Digital compass 155
Dimensions 234
Dimmable exterior mirrors 59
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 60
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 70
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster 78
Display in windshield 91
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 96
Displays, cleaning 230
Disposal, coolant 206
Disposal, vehicle battery 219
Distance control, refer to PDC 133
Distance to destination 88
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock 38
Door lock, refer to Remote control 34
Drive-off assistant 124
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 120
Driver assistance, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 106
Driving Assistant, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 106
Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 122
Driving instructions, break- in 170
Driving mode 122
Driving notes, general 170
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 120
Driving style analysis 181
Driving tips 170 DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐
trol 120
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 121
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 122
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 120
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 121
E ECO PRO 177
ECO PRO, bonus range 178
ECO PRO display 177
ECO PRO driving mode 177
ECO PRO driving style analy‐ sis 181
ECO PRO mode 177
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction 179
EfficientDynamics 180
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 78
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 203
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 120
Emergency detection, remote control 35
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 186
Emergency Request 221
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 222
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 35
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock 76
Energy Control 84
Energy recovery 84
Engine, automatic reel-off 67
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 67
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Engine compartment, work‐ing in 202
Engine coolant 206
Engine idling when driving, coasting 180
Engine oil 203
Engine oil, adding 204
Engine oil additives 204
Engine oil change 205
Engine oil filler neck 204
Engine oil temperature 82
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 205
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 205
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 222
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 66
Engine stop 67
Engine temperature 82
Entering a car wash 227
Equipment, interior 153
Error displays, see Check Control 79
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 120
Exchanging wheels/tires 198
Exhaust system 171
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 59
Exterior mirrors 58
External start 222
External temperature dis‐ play 83
External temperature warn‐ ing 83
Eyes for securing cargo 174
F
Failure message, see Check Control 79 False alarm, refer to Uninten‐
tional alarm 46
Fan, refer to Air flow 147, 150
Filler neck for engine oil 204
Fine wood, care 229
First aid kit 222
Fitting for towing, see tow fit‐ ting 225
Flat tire, changing wheels 218
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 105
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 101
Flat tire, warning lamp 102, 105
Flooding 171
Floor carpet, care 230
Floor mats, care 230
Fogged up windows 147
Fold-out position, wiper 72
Foot brake 171
Front airbags 98
Front-end collision warning with braking function 110
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 107
Front fog lights 96
Front fog lights, front, bulb re‐ placement 214
Front lights 211
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 100
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 100
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 105
Fuel 188
Fuel consumption, current 84
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 88
Fuel filler flap 186
Fuel gauge 82
Fuel lid 186
Fuel quality 188 Fuel recommendation 188
Fuel, tank capacity 236
Fuse 219
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 153
Gasoline 188
Gear change, Steptronic transmission 74
Gear shift indicator 85
General driving notes 170
Glare shield 157
Glass sunroof, refer to Panor‐ amic glass sunroof 48
Glove compartment 163
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 235
H
Handbrake, refer to parking brake 69
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 154
Hazard warning flashers 221
Head airbags 98
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 94
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 93
Headlight flasher 70
Headlight glass 210
Headlights 211
Headlights, care 228
Headlight washer system 70
Head restraints 51
Head restraints, front 55
Head restraints, rear 56
Head-up Display 91
Head-up Display, care 230
Heavy cargo, stowing 174
Height, vehicle 234
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