2014 BMW M5 headlight bulb

Turn signal, high beams,
headlight flasher
Turn signal
Hints Do not adjust the exterior mirrors
Do not adjust the exterior mirror while
driving and when blinker/hazards are on, or
else the additional blinker lights in the exterior
mirror are out of position and can't be seen.◀
Using turn signals
Press the lever beyond the resistance point.
To reel off manually, press the lever to the re‐
sistance 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.
On the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."Lighting"3."Triple turn signal"
Settings are stored for the profile 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.
High beams, headlight flasher▷High beams, arrow 1.▷Headlight flasher, arrow 2.
Washer/wiper system Switching the wipers on/off and brief
wipe
Hints Do not activate wipers if frozen to wind‐
shield
Do not reel on the wipers if they are frozen to
the windshield; otherwise, the wiper blades
and the wiper motor may be damaged.◀
Do not activate wipers on dry windshield
Do not use the 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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▷Malfunction: have the system checked by
your service center.
For more information, see Tire Pressure Moni‐
tor, refer to page 108.
Steering system Steering system in some cases defec‐
tive.
Have the steering system checked by
the service center.
Engine functions Have the vehicle checked by the serv‐ice center.
For additional information, refer to On-
board Diagnostics socket, refer to page 199.
Lane departure warning System is switched on and under cer‐
tain circumstances warns if a detected
lane is left without flashing beforehand.
For additional information, refer to Lane depar‐
ture warning, refer to page 121.
Green lights Turn signal Turn signal on.
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator
lamp indicates that a turn signal bulb
has failed.
For additional information, refer to Turn signal,
refer to page 74.
Parking lights, headlight control Parking lights or headlights are acti‐
vated.
For additional information, refer to Parking
lights/low beams, headlight control, refer to
page 100.
High-beam Assistant High-beam Assistant is switched on.
High beams are activated and off auto‐
matically as a function of the traffic sit‐
uation.
For additional information, refer to High-beam
Assistant, refer to page 102.
Cruise control The system is switched on. It maintains
the speed that was set using the con‐
trol elements on the steering wheel.
Blue lights
High beams High beams are activated.
For additional information, refer to High
beams, refer to page 74.
General lamps
Check Control At least one Check Control message is
displayed or is stored (symbol in dis‐
play).
M Drive M Drive 1 is activated.
M Drive 2 is activated.Seite 86ControlsDisplays86
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the service center if you are unfamiliar those or
if they have not been 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 a danger of getting
burned.◀
Working on the lighting system
When working on the lighting system,
you should always reel 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 headlights
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 a 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.◀
Headlight glass
Condensation can form on the inside of the ex‐
ternal lights in cool or humid weather. When
driving with the light switched on, the conden‐
sation evaporates after a short time. The head‐
light glass does not need to be changed.
If the headlights 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.
Headlight setting The headlight adjustments can be affected by
changing lights and bulbs. Have the head‐
lights' settings checked and corrected by serv‐
ice after a replacement.
Front lights, bulb replacement
Xenon headlights
At a glance1Corner-illuminating lights2Parking lamp, daytime running lights3Low beams/high beams4Turn signalSeite 202MobilityReplacing components202
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Hints
Because of the long life of these bulbs, the
likelihood of failure is very low. Switching the
lights on and off frequently shortens their life.
Do not perform work/bulb replacement
on xenon headlights
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 a danger of fatal
injuries if work is carried out improperly.◀
For checking and adjusting headlamp aim,
please contact your BMW center.
Parking lights and roadside parking lamp
Follow general instructions, refer to page 201.
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 lid.
Turn signal
Follow general instructions, refer to page 201.
The illustration shows the left side of the en‐
gine compartment.
24-watt bulb, PY.
Unscrew the lid, remove it, and change the
bulb.
Corner-illuminating lights
Follow general instructions, refer to page 201.
The illustration shows the left side of the en‐
gine compartment.
55-watt bulb, H7.
1.Fold open the cover in the engine compart‐
ment.2.Unscrew the lid and remove it.Seite 203Replacing componentsMobility203
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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 headlights
At a glance
1Corner-illuminating lights2Low beams/high beams3Parking lamp, daytime running lights4Turn signal5Side marker lights
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs)
With LED headlights, all front lights and side
indicators are designed with LED technology.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Turn signal in exterior mirrorThe 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 lamp4Rear lamp5Outside brake lamp6Rear reflector
Turn signal, outer brake, tail, and
license plate lights
Follow general instructions, refer to page 201.
These lights feature LED technology.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Lights in the trunk lid
Access to the lights
1.Remove the three screws using the screw
driver from the onboard vehicle tool kit.Seite 204MobilityReplacing components204
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Indication of a flattire 109 , 111
Indicator and alarm lamps, see Check Control 84
Indicator lamp, see Check Control 84
Individual air distribution 144
Individual settings, refer to M Drive 62
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 35
Inflation pressure, tires 184
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires 111
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter 94
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 109
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 111
Instrument cluster 83
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 83
Instrument lighting 103
Integrated key 34
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle 29
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 208
Intelligent Safety 112
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram 144
Interior equipment 150
Interior lights 103
Interior lights via remote con‐ trol 38
Interior motion sensor 47
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 61
Interior rearview mirror, man‐ ually dimmable 61
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 91 J
Jacking points for the vehicle jack 206
Jump-starting 209
K
Key/remote control 34
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 42
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile 35
Knee airbag 105
L Lamp replacement 201
Lamp replacement, front 202
Lamp replacement, rear 204
Lane departure warning 121
Lane margin, warning 121
Language on Control Dis‐ play 97
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 173
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem 65
Launch Control 80
Leather, care 216
LED headlights, Bulb replace‐ ment 204
LED light 204
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 202
Length, vehicle 220
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 24
License plate lamp, bulb re‐ placement 204
Light alloy wheels, care 216
Light control 101
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 202
Lighter, front 152, 153
Lighter, rear 153 Lighting 100
Lighting, speaker 103
Lighting via remote con‐ trol 38
Light reel 100
Lights 100
Lights and bulbs 201
Load 173
Loading 172
Lock, door 39
Locking/unlocking via door lock 39
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 37
Locking, automatic 46
Locking, settings 45
Locking via trunk lid 40
Lock, power window 48
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows 67
Low beams 100
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 102
Lower back support 53
Low Speed Assistant 78
Luggage rack, see Roof- mounted luggage rack 173
Lumbar support 53
M
Maintenance 199
Maintenance require‐ ments 199
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 91
Maintenance system, BMW 199
Make-up mirror 152
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 84
Manual air distribution 144
Manual air flow 144
Manual brake, refer to Parking brake 72 Seite 226ReferenceEverything from A to Z226
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Xenon headlights, bulb re‐ placement 202 Seite 231Everything from A to ZReference231
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