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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