2016 BMW 228I low beam

Switching the high beams on and off
manually▷High beams on, arrow 1.▷High beams off/headlight flasher, arrow 2.
The High-beam Assistant can be switched off
when manually adjusting the light. To reacti‐
vate the High-beam Assistant, press the but‐
ton on the turn signal lever.
System limits
The system is not fully functional in situations such as the following, and driver intervention
may be necessary:
▷In very unfavorable weather conditions,
such as fog or heavy precipitation.▷When detecting poorly-lit road users such
as pedestrians, cyclists, horseback riders
and wagons; when driving close to train or
ship traffic; and at animal crossings.▷In tight curves, on hilltops or in depres‐
sions, in cross traffic or half-obscured on‐
coming traffic on freeways.▷In poorly-lit towns and cities and in the
presence of highly reflective signs.▷At low speeds.▷When the windshield behind the interior
rearview mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov‐
ered with stickers, etc.Fog lights
Front fog lights
The low beams must be switched on.
Press button. The green indicator
lamp lights up.
If the automatic headlight control, refer to
page 95, is activated, the low beams will come
on automatically when you switch on the front
fog lights.
When the high beams or headlight flasher are
activated, the front fog lights are not switched
on.
Instrument lighting Adjusting The parking lights or low beams
must be switched on to adjust
the brightness.
Adjust the brightness with the
thumbwheel.
Interior lights
General information The interior lights, footwell lights, access lights
and courtesy lights are controlled automati‐
cally.
Thumb wheel for the instrument lighting con‐
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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
Halogen headlights
Overview1Daytime running lights/high beams/head‐
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Accessing the turn signals and low beams
Follow general instructions, refer to page 195.1.In the wheel house, loosen the two brack‐
ets and remove the cover.
Turn signal
21-watt bulb, PY21W
1.If necessary, pull the inside trim of the
wheel house slightly inward. Turn the bulb
socket counterclockwise and remove.2.Press the bulb gently into the socket, turn
counterclockwise and remove.3.Install the new bulb and bulb holder in re‐
verse order of removal.4.Attach the cover to the wheel house.Low beams
55-watt bulb, H7.1.Turn the cover counterclockwise and re‐
move.2.Tilt the bulb down and then up to loosen it
from the holder and remove.3.Pull the connector off the bulb.4.Attach the connector to the new bulb.5.First insert the bulb at the top with the
strap, arrow 1, and then press down firmly,
arrow 2. The bulb must audibly latch in
place.6.Close the headlight housing with the lid.
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Accessing the daytime running lights, high
beams/headlight flasher and parking lights
Follow general instructions, refer to page 195.1.Open the hood, refer to page 188.2.Turn the cover counterclockwise and re‐
move.
Daytime running lights and high beams/
headlight flasher
55-watt bulb, H15.
1.Turn the bulb counterclockwise and re‐
move.2.Install the new bulb in reverse order of re‐
moval. Turn the clockwise bulb here until it
hits the stop.3.Close the headlight housing with the lid.
Make sure that the lid engages.Parking lights
6-watt bulb, H6W.1.Tilt the bulb holder down and then up to
loosen it from the holder and remove it.2.Carefully remove the bulb from the bulb
holder.3.To insert the new bulb, proceed in reverse
order of removal. Make sure you hear the
bulb holder engage.4.Close the headlight housing with the lid.
Xenon headlights
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.
If a bulb fails, reel on the front fog lights and
continue the trip with great care. Comply with
local regulations.
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.
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At a glance1Parking lights / daytime running lights2Low beams/high beams/headlight flasher3Turn signal
Xenon headlights
Low beams and high beams are designed with
xenon technology.
The parking lights and daylight running lights
are made using LED technology.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Turn signal
Follow general instructions, refer to page 195.
21-watt bulb, PY21W1.In the wheel house, loosen the two brack‐
ets and remove the cover.2.If necessary, pull the inside trim of the
wheel house slightly inward. Turn the bulb
socket counterclockwise and remove.3.Press the bulb gently into the socket, turn
counterclockwise and remove.4.Install the new bulb and bulb holder in re‐
verse order of removal.5.Attach the cover to the wheel house.
Front fog lights
Follow general instructions, refer to page 195.
35-watt bulb, H8.
1.Use the back side of the screwdriver from
the onboard vehicle tool kit to remove the
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Tow-starting and towingNote Tow-starting and towing
For tow-starting or towing, switch off the
Intelligent Safety systems; otherwise malfunc‐
tions of the individual braking systems might
lead to accidents.◀
Manual transmission Gearshift lever in neutral position.
Towing Follow the towing instructions
Follow all towing instructions; otherwise,
vehicle damage or accidents may occur.◀▷Make sure that the ignition is switched on;
otherwise, the low beams, tail lights, turn
signals, and wipers may be unavailable.▷Do not tow the vehicle with the rear axle
tilted, as the front wheels could turn.▷When the engine is stopped, there is no
power assist. Consequently, more force
needs to be applied when braking and
steering.▷Larger steering wheel movements are re‐
quired.▷The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the vehicle being towed; otherwise,
it will not be possible to control the vehi‐
cle's response.Tow truck
With rear-wheel drive
Your vehicle should be transported with a tow
truck with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result.◀
With xDrive
The vehicle should only be transported on a
loading platform.
Do not tow with only the front or rear axle
raised
Do not tow the BMW with just the front or rear
axle raised; otherwise, the wheels could lock
up and the transfer case could be damaged.◀
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result.◀
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Engine start during malfunc‐tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 205
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 68
Engine stop 68
Entering a car wash 210
Equipment, interior 143
Error displays, see Check Control 81
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 117
Exchanging wheels/tires 180
Exhaust system 157
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 62
Exterior mirrors 61
External start 205
External temperature dis‐ play 85
External temperature warn‐ ing 85
Eyes for securing cargo 160
F
Failure message, see Check Control 81
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 45
Fan, refer to Air flow 136, 140
Filler neck for engine oil 190
Fine wood, care 213
First aid kit 205
Fitting for towing, see Tow fit‐ ting 208
Flat tire, changing wheels 201
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 107
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 103
Flat tire, warning lamp 104, 107
Flooding 157 Floor carpet, care 213
Floor mats, care 213
Fogged up windows 136
Fold down the rear seat back‐ rest, see Though-loading
system 149
Fold-out position, wiper 74
Foot brake 157
Front airbags 99
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 109
Front fog lights 97
Front fog lights, front, bulb re‐ placement 199
Front lights 196
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 101
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 101
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 107
Fuel 172
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 90
Fuel filler flap 170
Fuel gauge 84
Fuel lid 170
Fuel quality 172
Fuel recommendation 172
Fuel, tank capacity 219
Fuse 203
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 143
Gasoline 172
Gear change, Steptronic transmission 76
Gear shift indicator 87
General driving notes 156
Glare shield 147
Glove compartment 151 Gross vehicle weight, ap‐
proved 218
H
Halogen headlights, bulb re‐ placement 196
Handbrake, refer to parking brake 71
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 144
Hazard warning flashers 204
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 95
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 95
Headlight flasher 72
Headlight flasher, bulb re‐ placement 198
Headlight glass 196
Headlights 196
Headlights, care 211
Headlight washer system 72
Head restraints 54
Head restraints, front 59
Head restraints, rear 59
Heavy cargo, stowing 160
High-beam Assistant 96
High beams 72
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 96
High beams, bulb replace‐ ment 198
Hills 158
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 121
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 153
Homepage 6
Hood 188
Horn 14
Hotel function, trunk lid 41
Hot exhaust system 157
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IIce warning, see External temperature warning 85
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning 85
Identification marks, tires 178
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification num‐
ber 9
iDrive 18
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 34
Ignition off 67
Ignition on 67
Indication of a flat tire 104 , 107
Indicator and alarm lamps, see Check Control 81
Indicator lamp, see Check Control 81
Individual air distribu‐ tion 136, 140
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 35
Inflation pressure, tires 174
Inflation pressure warning, tires 107
Info display, refer to On- Board computer 89
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 104
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 107
Instrument cluster 80
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 80
Instrument lighting 97
Integrated key 34
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle 30
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 204
Intelligent Safety 108
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram 139 Interior equipment 143
Interior lights 97
Interior lights during unlock‐ ing 37
Interior lights with the vehicle locked 38
Interior motion sensor 45
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 62
Interior rearview mirror, com‐ pass 145
Interior rearview mirror, man‐ ually dimmable 62
Internet page 6
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 86
Interval mode 73
J Jacking points for the vehicle jack 202
Joystick, Steptronic transmis‐ sion 76
Jump-starting 205
K
Key/remote control 34
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 41
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile 35
Kickdown, Steptronic trans‐ mission 75
Knee airbag 99
L Lamp replacement 195
Lamp replacement, front 196
Lamp replacement, rear 200
Lane departure warning 114
Lane margin, warning 114
Language on Control Dis‐ play 92 Lashing eyes, securing
cargo 160
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem 66
Launch Control 78
Leather, care 212
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 196
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 25
Light alloy wheels, care 213
Light control 95
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 196
Lighter 147
Lighting 94
Lights 94
Lights and bulbs 195
Light switch 94
Load 160
Loading 159
Lock, door 39
Locking/unlocking via door lock 39
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 37
Locking, automatic 44
Locking, settings 43
Locking via trunk lid 41
Low beams 94
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 96
Lower back support 56
Lumbar support 56
M
Maintenance 193
Maintenance require‐ ments 193
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 86
Maintenance system, BMW 193
Make-up mirror 147 Seite 224ReferenceEverything from A to Z224
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