2014 BMW X3 XDRIVE 28I 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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Rear: replacing the wiper blades1.Lift off the wiper fully and pull off the wiper
blade, arrow.2.Attach a new wiper blade. It must engage
audibly.3.Fold down the wipers.
Lamp and bulb replacement
Hints
Lamps and bulbs
Lamps and bulbs make an essential contribu‐
tion to vehicle safety.
The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends
that you entrust corresponding procedures to
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)
Light-emitting diodes installed behind a cover
serve as the light source for controls, display
elements and other equipment.
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
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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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The lower bulb is the high beam and head‐
lamp flasher, and the upper bulb is the
parking lamp.4.Pull off the bulb.5.Insert the new bulb and attach the cover in
the reverse order.
Xenon headlamps
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 xenon 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.
Xenon headlamps
Low beams and high beams are designed with
xenon technology.
The parking lamps and daylight running lights
are made using LED technology.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Front fog lamps
Follow the general instructions on Lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 175.
Front fog lamps in vehicles equipped with
Adaptive Light Control: 55-watt bulb, H11.
Front fog lamps without Adaptive Light Con‐
trol: 35-watt bulb, H8.
1.Insert the screwdriver from the onboard
vehicle tool kit, with the flat side facing out‐ward, past the removal hook and onto the
clip, arrow 1.2.Turn the screwdriver by 90°, arrow 2.3.Press the removal hook upward, arrow, and
remove the front fog lamp from the front
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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
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body, push it up, arrow, and remove the
cover.3.Release the nuts.4.Remove the tail lamp from the body and
detach the connector.5.Release three fasteners on the bulb holder
and remove bulb holder from the tail lamp.6.Turn the bulb and remove it. The turn sig‐
nal is the upper bulb and the tail lamp/
brake lamp is the lower bulb on the bulb
holder.7.Proceed in the reverse order to insert the
new bulb and attach the bulb holder. Make
sure that the bulb holder is engaged in all
fasteners.8.Connect and install tail lamp.9.Insert cover with the three mountings in
the tail lamp. While applying pressure on
the top and bottom bracket, slide the cover
down to the stop.
Backup lamp and inner brake lamp
Follow the general instructions on Lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 175.
Backup lamp: 16-watt bulb, W16W.
Inner brake lamp: 21-watt bulb, H21W.
1.Open the tailgate.2.Pull out the cover at the recessed grip, ar‐
row.3.Detach the connector.4.Detach the bulb holder from the tail lamp.
The backup lamp is the upper lamp and the
brake lamp is the lower lamp on the bulb
holder.5.To replace the backup lamp, pull off the
bulb carefully.
To replace the brake lamp, push the bulb
down and turn it to the left.6.Proceed in the reverse order to insert the
new bulb and attach the bulb holder.
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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
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Fitting for towing, refer toTow fitting 186
Flat tire, changing wheels 180
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 100
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 97
Flat tire, warning lamp 98, 101
Flooding 145
Floor carpet, care 190
Floor mats, care 190
Fold-out position, windshield wipers 70
Foot brake 145
Front airbags 94
Front fog lamps 92
Front fog lamps, front, bulb replacement 177
Front lamps 176
Front passenger airbags, au‐ tomatic deactivation 96
Front passenger airbags, indi‐ cator lamp 96
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 100
Fuel 158
Fuel cap 156
Fuel consumption, current 81
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 86
Fuel filler flap 156
Fuel gauge 80
Fuel quality 158
Fuel recommendation 158
Fuel, tank capacity 196
Fuse 181
G
Garage door opener, refer to Integrated universal remote
control 131
Gasoline 158
Gasoline quality 158 Gear change, automatic
transmission 71
Gear shift indicator 83
General driving notes 144
Glass sunroof, refer to Panor‐ amic glass sunroof 46
Glove compartment 138
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 195
Gross weight, permissible for trailer towing 195
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 65
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 132
Hazard warning flashers 182
HDC Hill Descent Con‐ trol 108
Head airbags 94
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic 90
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture 89
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control 36
Headlamp flasher 68
Headlamp flasher, bulb re‐ placement 176
Headlamp glass 175
Headlamps 176
Headlamps, care 188
Headlamp washer system 68
Headliner 15
Head restraints 48
Head restraints, front 52
Head restraints, rear 53
Head-up Display 122
Head-up Display, care 190
Heavy cargo, stowing 148
Height, vehicle 194
High-beam Assistant 91
High beams 68 High beams/low beams, refer
to High-beam Assistant 91
High beams, bulb replace‐ ment 176
Hill Descent Control HDC 108
Hills 146
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 139
Homepage 6
Hood 167
Horn 12
Hot exhaust system 144
HUD Head-up Display 122
Hydroplaning 145
I Ice warning, refer to External temperature warning 81
Icy roads, refer to External temperature warning 81
Identification marks, tires 161
Identification number, refer to Important features in the en‐
gine compartment 167
iDrive 16
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 32
Ignition off 61
Ignition on 61
Indication of a flat tire 98, 101
Indicator and warning lamps 78
Individual air distribu‐ tion 124, 127
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 33
Inflation pressure, tires 159
Inflation pressure warning, tires 100
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter 85
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