Replacing componentsVehicle equipmentThis chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series. Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
When using the features and systems descri‐
bed here, adhere to local regulations.
Tool kit
The onboard vehicle tool kit is stored in a
pouch under the cargo floor panel.
Replacing the wiper blades
1.Fold up the wiper arm.2.Fold the wiper blade upwards.3.Press the hook.4.Pull the wiper blade downward out of the
holder and remove it toward the top left,
see arrow.
Do not fold out the wiper arms
To avoid damage, make sure that the
wiper arms are resting against the windshield
before you open the engine compartment.◀
Lamp and bulb replacement
General information Lamps and bulbs make an essential contribu‐
tion to vehicle safety.
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends
that you entrust corresponding procedures to
your service center if you are unfamiliar with
them or they are not described here.
You can obtain a selection of replacement
bulbs at your 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 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.
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Radio ready state, switchedon  58 
Radio setting, refer to Radio ready state  58 
Rain sensor  63 
Random  173 
Random playback  173 
Range  75 
RDS  165 
Reading lights  91 
Reading out loud  212 
Rear lamp, refer to Tail lamp, bulb replacement  248 
Rear lights, refer to Tail lights  247 
Rearview mirror, refer to Mir‐ rors  52 
Rear window de‐ froster  111, 114  
Recirculated air mode  110, 113  
Reclining seat, refer to Back‐ rest  48 
Recommended tire brands  235 
Redialing  201 
Refueling  224 
Remaining range, refer to Range  75 
Reminders  212 
Remote app  221 
Remote control  32 
Remote control, battery re‐ placement  41 
Remote control, Comfort Ac‐ cess  39 
Remote control, garage door opener  116 
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion  36 
Remote control, removing from the ignition lock  57 
Remote control, tailgate  35 
Remote control, univer‐ sal  116  
Remote inquiry  200 Remote Services  221 
Replacement fuses, refer to Spare fuses  250 
Replacement remote con‐ trol  32 
Replacing wheels/tires  234 
Reporting safety defects  9 
Reservoir for washer fluid  65 
Restraining systems, refer to Safety belts  50 
Restraint system for chil‐ dren  55 
Retaining straps, securing cargo  134 
Retractable hardtop, conven‐ ient opening and closing  35 
Retractable hardtop, opening and closing  44 
Retractable hardtop, remote control  35 
Retreaded tires  235 
Reverse gear, 7-gear auto‐ matic transmission  69 
Reverse gear, 8-gear auto‐ matic transmission  66 
Reverse gear, manual trans‐ mission  65 
Rim cleaner, care  259 
Road, avoiding  151 
Road detour  151 
Roadside Assistance  217 
Roadside parking lights  89 
Roadworthiness test  80 
Roof, refer to Retractable hardtop  44 
Route  152 
Route criteria, route  151 
Route, displaying  152 
Route section, bypass‐ ing  152  
RSC Runflat System Compo‐ nent, refer to Run-flat
tires  234 
Rubber components, care  259 
Run-flat tires  234 Run-flat tires, tire inflation
pressure  228 
Running lights, refer to Park‐ ing lamps/low beams  87 
S Safe braking  131 
Safety  7 
Safety-belt height adjust‐ ment  51 
Safety belts, care  259 
Safety belts, damage  51 
Safety belts, indicator/warn‐ ing lamp  51 
Safety belts, reminder  51 
Safety systems, airbags  92 
Safety systems, safety belts  50 
Safety tires  234 
Satellite radio  166 
Saving fuel  134 
Scale, changing during navi‐ gation  154 
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play  20 
Search, refer to BMW On‐ line  218 
Seat adjustment, electric  49 
Seat adjustment, mechani‐ cal  48 
Seat and mirror memory  51 
Seat and mirror memory, re‐ trieving automatically  36 
Seat Belt Reminder, refer to Safety belt reminder  51 
Seat belts  50 
Seat heating  50 
Seats  48 
Seats, adjusting  48 
Seats, adjusting electri‐ cally  49 
Seats, heating  50 
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