2014 BMW 550I XDRIVE turn signal bulb

ing using a wheel chock, for example, when
leaving it.
After a power failure Only put the parking brake into operation
after a power failure
The parking brake should only be put into op‐
eration again if it was manually released due to
an interruption in the supply of electrical
power. Otherwise, it cannot be ensured that
the parking brake will function properly.◀
Putting the parking brake into
operation1.Switch on the ignition.2. Press the switch while the brake is
depressed or selector lever position P is
engaged.
It may take several seconds for the brake to be
put into operation. Any sounds associated with
this are normal.
The indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out as soon as the parking
brake is ready for operation.
Lower lamp: indicator lamp in Canadian
models.
Turn signal, high beams, headlamp flasher
Turn signal Do not fold in the exterior mirrors
Do not fold in the exterior mirror while
driving and when the turn signals/warning
flashers are working, or else the additional
flasher lights in the exterior mirror will no lon‐
ger be in the prescribed position and will be
difficult to see.◀
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"
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
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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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 af‐
fected 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,
including 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)
Some items of equipment use light-emitting
diodes installed behind a cover as a light
source.
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;
otherwise, 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.
Headlamp setting
The headlamp adjustments can be affected by
changing lamps and bulbs. Therefore after a
change, have the headlamp setting checked
and corrected by Service.
Front lamps, bulb replacement
Xenon headlamps
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Hints
Because of the long life of these bulbs, the
likelihood of failure is very low. Switching the
lamps on and off frequently shortens their life.
If a 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,
including 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 general instructions, refer to page 233.
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.
Turn signal
Follow general instructions, refer to page 233.
The illustration shows the left side of the en‐
gine compartment.
24-watt bulb, PY
Unscrew the cap, remove it, and change the
bulb.
Corner-illuminating lamps
Follow general instructions, refer to page 233.
The illustration shows the left side of the en‐
gine compartment.
55-watt bulb, H7
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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.
LED headlamps
At a glance
1Corner-illuminating lamps2Low beams/high beams3Parking lamp, daytime running lights4Turn signal5Side marker lamps
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs)
Follow general instructions, refer to page 233.
With LED headlamps, all front lamps and side
indicators are designed with LED technology.
If an LED fails, switch on the front fog lamps
and continue the trip with great care. Comply
with local regulations.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
LED front fog lamps
Follow general instructions, refer to page 233.
These front fog lamps are made using LED
technology. Contact your service center in the
event of a malfunction.
Tail lamps, bulb replacement
At a glance1Turn signal2Reversing lamp3Inside brake lamp4Tail lamp5Outside brake lamp6Rear reflector
Turn signal, outer brake, tail, and
license plate lamps
Follow general instructions, refer to page 233.
These lights feature LED technology.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
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Beverage holder, cu‐pholder 181
Blinds, sun protection 44
BMW Advanced Diesel 205
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 231
Bonus range, ECO PRO 196
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 181
Brake assistant 129
Brake assistant, adaptive 129
Brake discs, breaking in 186
Brake force display 126
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play 126
Brake lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 236
Brake lights, adaptive 126
Brake pads, breaking in 186
Braking, hints 188
Breakdown assis‐ tance 240, 241
Breaking in 186
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 95
Bulb replacement 233
Bulb replacement, front 234
Bulb replacement, rear 236
Bulbs and lamps 233
Button, RES 139
Button, Start/Stop 63
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 241
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Calling up mirror adjust‐ ment 41 Calling up seat adjust‐
ment 41
Calling up steering wheel ad‐ justment 41
Camera, care 249
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 151
Camera, Side View 154
Camera, Top View 155
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 181
Car battery 238
Car care products 247
Care, displays 249
Care, vehicle 247
Cargo 190
Cargo area, enlarging 175
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 182
Cargo, securing 191
Cargo straps, securing cargo 191
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 30
Carpet, care 249
Car wash 246
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 187
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 231
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center armrest 180
Center console 14
Central locking system 35
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 16
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 233
Changing wheels 238
Changing wheels/tires 221
Check Control 85 Checking the oil level elec‐
tronically 226
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 safety locks 62
Child seat, mounting 59
Child seats 59
Chrome parts, care 248
Cigarette lighter 172
Cleaning, displays 249
Climate control 163
Climate control laminated tinted safety glass 187
Climate control wind‐ shield 187
Clock 88
Closing/opening via door lock 35
Closing/opening with remote control 33
Clothes hooks 182
Coasting 197
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting 197
Coasting with idling en‐ gine 197
Cold starting, refer to Starting the engine 64
Collision warning with braking function 115
Collision warning with City Braking function 112
Combination switch, refer to Turn signals 70
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 71
COMFORT+ program, Driving Dynamics Control 135
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Storage compartments, loca‐tions 179
Storage, tires 222
Storing the vehicle 249
Summer tires, tread 220
Supplementary text mes‐ sage 86
Surround View 151
Suspension settings 133
Switch for Dynamic Driving Control 133
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 169
Switch, refer to Cockpit 12
Symbols 6
Symbols in the status field 20
SYNC program, automatic cli‐ mate control 165
T Tachometer 87
Tail and brake lamps 236
Tailgate opening/closing with no-touch activation 40
Tail lamps 236
Tail lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 236
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 252
Telephone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 164
Temperature display for ex‐ ternal temperature 87
Temperature, engine oil 87
Terminal, starting aid 242
Text message, supplemen‐ tary 86
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 41
Thermal camera, see Night Vision 120 Thigh support 49
Through-loading system 175
Tilt alarm sensor 42
Time of arrival 93
Tire damage 220
Tire identification marks 218
Tire inflation pressure 209
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 109
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 106
Tires, changing 221
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 209
Tires, run-flat tires 222
Tire tread 220
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tool 233
Top View 155
Total vehicle weight 252
Touchpad 19
Tow fitting 244
Towing 243
Tow-starting 243
Tow truck 244
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 106
Traction control 130
Traffic Jam Assist 143
Transmission, automatic 74
Transmission, manual 73
Transporting children safely 59
Tread, tires 220
Trip computer 93
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 70
Trip odometer 87
Truck for tow-starting/ towing 244
Trunk lid, automatic 37
Trunk lid closing 36
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing 38 Trunk lid, hotel function 38
Trunk lid opening 36
Trunk lid opening/closing with no-touch activation 40
Trunk lid via remote con‐ trol 34
Turning circle 252
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 152
Turn signals, operation 70
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐ placement 236
U
Unintentional alarm 43
Units of measure 95
Universal remote control 170
Unlock button, automatic transmission 74
Unlocking/locking via door lock 35
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 33
Unlocking, settings 41
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 6
Upholstery care 248
USB interface 175
V
Variable steering, Integral Ac‐ tive Steering 133
Vehicle battery 238
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 238
Vehicle, breaking in 186
Vehicle care 247
Vehicle equipment 6
Vehicle identification number, refer to Identification num‐
ber in the engine compart‐
ment 224
Vehicle jack 238
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