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Mobility
Care
Carpet and floor mats
Convertible top care
Keep floor mats, carpet, and other objects
out of the movement range of the pedals;
otherwise, they may inhibit the function of the
pedals during driving.
Do not place additional floor mats onto an
existing one or onto other objects.
Only use floor mats that have been approved for
the vehicle and can be appropriately fastened.
Make sure that the floor mats are securely fas-
tened again after they have been removed, e.g.
for cleaning.<
The appearance and service life of the convert-
ible top largely depends on its proper care and
operation.
Please follow these instructions:
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Never attempt to fold and stow the convert-
ible top in the convertible compartment
when the top is wet or frozen. Otherwise,
water stains, mildew, and chafe marks may
occur.
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If water spots occur on the inside headliner
despite precautions, remove them using a
microfiber cloth and interior cleaner.
Floor mats can be removed for the cleaning of
the passenger compartment.
If the vehicle is parked in an enclosed area
for a longer period of time, make sure that
there is sufficient ventilation.
When inserting the floor mats, secure them
again to prevent slippage.
When carpets are heavily soiled, clean with a
microfibre cloth and water or textile cleaner.
When doing so, rub back and forth in the direc-
tion of travel; otherwise, the carpet may
become matted.
Remove any bird droppings immediately,
since they have corrosive properties which
will corrode the convertible top and damage
the rubber seals.
To remove stains from the convertible
top, do not use stain removers, paint thin-
Sensors/cameras
ners, solvents, benzine or similar substances.
These cleaners may damage the rubber seals.
The improper care or cleaning methods may
cause the convertible top and its seams to
leak.<
Use a microfibre cloth moistened with some
glass cleaner for cleaning sensors or cameras.
Displays/screens
Use an antistatic microfibre cloth for cleaning
displays.
To remove heavy soiling, use a special convert-
ible top cleaner.
Always read and follow the manufacturer's
instructions.
Do not use chemical or abrasive house-
hold cleaning agents. Keep all types of
fluid and moisture away from the device. Other-
wise, surfaces or electrical components may be
corroded or damaged. When cleaning, avoid
excessive pressure and do not use abrasive
materials; otherwise, you may damage them.<
After washing the convertible top three to five
times, treat it with an impregnating agent.
Vehicle storage
Your BMW center will be happy to advise you on
preparatory steps for parking the vehicle for
more than three months.
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Vehicle equipment
Lamps and bulbs
In this chapter, all production, country, and
optional equipment that is offered in the model
range is described. For this reason, descrip-
tions will be given of some equipment that may
not be available in a vehicle, for example due to
the special options or national-market version
selected. This also applies to safety related
functions and systems.
Lamps and bulbs make an essential contribu-
tion to vehicle safety. They should, therefore,
be handled carefully. BMW recommends hav-
ing your BMW center perform any work that you
do not feel competent to perform yourself or
that is not described here.
Never touch the glass of new bulbs with
your bare fingers, 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.<
Onboard vehicle tool kit
The onboard vehicle tool kit is stored below the
floor mat in the trunk.
Replacement bulb sets are available at your
BMW center.
Only change bulbs while they are cool to
the touch; otherwise, you could suffer
burns.<
Wiper blades
When working on electrical systems,
always begin by switching off the con-
sumer in question; otherwise, short-circuits
could result. To avoid possible injury or equip-
ment damage when replacing bulbs, observe
any instructions provided by the bulb manufac-
turer.<
To replace lamps not described here,
please contact your BMW center.<
1. Fold out the wiper arm and hold it.
2. Press together the locking spring, arrows 1,
and fold out the wiper blade, arrow 2.
Light-emitting diodes LED
Light-emitting diodes installed behind translu-
cent lenses serve as the light sources for many
of the controls and displays in your vehicle.
These light-emitting diodes, which operate
using a concept similar to that applied in con-
ventional lasers, are officially designated as
Class 1 light-emitting diodes.
3. Take the wiper blade out of the catch mech-
anism, pulling the blade toward the front.
To avoid damage, make sure that the
wiper arms are against the windshield
before you open the hood.<
Do not remove the covers or expose the
eyes directly to the unfiltered light source
for several hours; otherwise, this could cause
irritation of the retina.<
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Headlight lenses
Halogen headlamps
In cool or humid weather, condensation may
form on the interior of outside lamps. The con-
densation will disappear after a short time when
driving with the headlamps switched on. The
headlamp glasses do not need to be changed.
Halogen low beams and high beams
H7 bulb, 55 watts
Always wear gloves and eye protection;
the atmosphere within the H7 bulb is
pressurized. Otherwise, there is a risk of injury if
the bulb is damaged.<
If the headlamps do not defrost despite driving
with the headlamps switched on, and additional
moisture builds up, for example water droplets
in the lamps, have them checked by your BMW
center.
Xenon lamps
These bulbs have a very long service life and are
highly unlikely to fail. If a xenon lamp fails never-
theless, switch on the fog lamps and continue
the journey with great care, provided that local
legislation does not prohibit this.
The figure shows the right-hand headlamp.
Have all work on the xenon lamp system
performed only by your BMW center. Due
to high voltage, there is a risk of fatal injury if
work on the xenon lamps is carried out
improperly.<
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High beams
Low-beam headlamps
1. Remove the headlamp cover.
2. Disconnect the plug from the lamp.
3. Push the wire bracket to the side out of the
mounting, arrow 1, and fold it down,
arrow 2.
Removing the headlamp cover
1. Pull the wire brackets over the notches, see
arrows, and fold to the side.
4. Remove the bulb.
5. Insert a new bulb with the notch at the top.
6. Fold up the wire bracket and engage it.
7. Connect the plug.
8. Attach the headlamp cover.
2. Fold away the headlamp cover.
Be careful when attaching the headlamp
cover and ensure that both wire brackets
are securely in place; otherwise, leaks could
occur and cause damage to the headlamp
system.<
Attach the headlamp cover in reverse order.
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Parking lamps, roadside parking lamps
W5W bulb, 5 watts
Corner-illuminating lamps
H3 bulb, 55 watts
1. Remove the headlamp cover.
The figure shows the right-hand headlamp.
1. Remove the top headlamp cover, using the
screwdriver to push the detent lugs to one
side.
The figure shows the right-hand headlamp.
2. Pull out the bulb holder.
3. Remove and replace the bulb.
4. Reinsert the bulb holder.
2. Turn the bulb holder, see arrow, and
remove it.
5. Attach the headlamp cover.
Xenon headlamps
Parking lamps, roadside parking
lamps, daytime running lights
H8 bulb, 35 watts
3. Slide the bulb out of the holder and pull off
the connector.
4. Replace the bulb and attach the connector.
5. Insert the bulb holder and turn it all the way
in the opposite direction.
6. Attach the headlamp cover.
The figure shows the right-hand headlamp.
1. Remove the headlamp cover.
2. Turn the bulb, see arrow, and remove it.
3. Pull off the connector and replace the bulb.
4. Attach the connector, insert the bulb and
turn it all the way in the opposite direction.
5. Attach the headlamp cover.
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2. While simultaneously lifting the retaining
tab, rotate bulb holder to the left and
remove.
Turn signals, front
PY21W bulb, 21 watts
The turn signal bulb can be changed via a cover
in the wheel arch.
3. Remove lamp and replace it.
To install, insert front end of the lamp and press
into place at the back.
Tail lamps with halogen headlamps
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Turn signal:
PY21W bulb, 21 watts
Backup lamp:
W16W bulb, 16 watts
Brake lamps:
P21W bulb, 21 watts
1. Turn the respective wheel inwards.
Brake Force Display lamp:
H21W bulb, 21 watts
2. Using a coin, turn both locks of the cover all
the way to the left, arrows 1, and remove the
cover.
3. Turn the bulb holder to the left and remove
it, arrow 2.
4. Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while
turning it to the left for removal and
replacement.
5. Insert the bulb holder and lock it by turning
it to the right.
6. Attach the cover by positioning the bottom
edge first and then turning both locks all the
way to the right.
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Inner brake lamp/tail lamp
Outer brake lamp/parking/tail lamp
Reflector
Side turn signals
Lateral reflector
W5W bulb, 5 watts
Turn signal
1. Press the rear edge of the lamp toward the
front with your fingertip, arrow 1 and pivot it
out, arrow 2.
Backup lamp
Brake Force Display lamp/tail lamp
Tail lamps with xenon headlamps
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Turn signal:
PY21W bulb, 21 watts
Backup lamp:
W16W bulb, 16 watts
Brake lamps:
P21W bulb, 21 watts
Brake Force Display lamp:
H21W bulb, 21 watts
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4. Attach the bulb holder and turn it all the way
in the opposite direction.
5. Reattach the cover.
With Xenon headlamps, the parking/tail
lamp uses LED technology. After replac-
ing the bulb, ensure that the bulb holder is prop-
erly seated; otherwise, the roadside parking
lamp/tail lamp may not work.<
Inner brake lamp, turn signal, backup
lamp and Brake Force Display lamp
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Roadside parking lamp and tail lamp LED
Inner brake lamp
Outer brake lamp
Reflector
Lateral reflector
Turn signal
Backup lamp
Brake Force Display lamp
Replacing tail lamps
Outer brake lamp
The bulbs are integrated in a single bulb holder.
1. Remove the cover from the panel of the
trunk.
2. Detach the bulb holder by pressing
together the clips, see arrows, and remove
it.
3. Brake lamps and turn signal: apply gentle
pressure to the bulb while turning it to the
left for removal and replacement.
4. Backup lamp: pull the bulb out of the socket
and replace it.
The outer brake lamp can be accessed through
a single socket.
5. Attach the bulb holder and let it snap into
place.
The figure shows the right side of the vehicle.
6. Reattach the cover.
1. Remove the cover from the panel of the
trunk.
License plate lamps, center brake
lamp, and parking/tail lamp
2. Turn the bulb holder to the left, see arrow,
and remove it.
These lamps use LED technology for operation.
If they malfunction, please contact your BMW
center.
3. Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while
turning it to the left for removal and
replacement.
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Battery replacing
Changing wheels
Your BMW is equipped with run-flat tires as
standard. This eliminates the need to change a
wheel immediately in the event of a puncture.
Only use vehicle batteries that have been
approved for your vehicle by the manu-
facturer; otherwise, the vehicle could be dam-
aged and systems or functions may not be fully
available.<
For information on continuing to drive with a
damaged tire, refer to Indication of a flat tire on
page 92.
After a battery replacement, have the battery
registered on the vehicle by your service center
to ensure that all comfort functions are fully
available.
The symbol identifying run-flat tires is a circle
with the letters RSC on the sidewall, refer to
New wheels and tires, page 230.
When mounting new tires or changing over
from summer to winter tires and vice versa,
mount run-flat tires for your own safety. In the
event of a flat, no spare wheel is available. Your
BMW center will be glad to advise you. Refer
also to New wheels and tires, page 230.
Charging the battery
Note
Do not connect battery chargers to the
sockets installed in the vehicle at the
factory; otherwise you may cause damage to
the battery.<
The tools for changing wheels are avail-
able as optional accessories from your
BMW center.<
General information
To guarantee the full service life of the battery,
ensure that the battery is always properly
charged.
Jack mounting points
It may be necessary to charge the battery in the
following situations:
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If frequent short trips are taken;
If the vehicle is frequently parked for more
than a month.
Jump-starting terminals
Charge the battery via the connections in the
engine compartment only when the engine is
off. Connections, refer to Jump starting on
page 251.
The jacking points are at the positions shown in
the illustration.
Vehicle battery
Power failure
After a temporary power loss, the functioning of
some equipment may be limited and require
reinitialization. Individual settings may likewise
have been lost and will have to be programmed:
Battery care
The battery is 100% maintenance-free, the
electrolyte will last for the life of the battery
when the vehicle is operated in a temperate
climate. Your BMW center will be glad to advise
in all matters concerning the battery.
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Time and date
These values must be updated, refer to
page 82.
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