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Replacing components
3. Position the wiper blade in a horizontal po‐
Tool kit
sition.
4. Remove the wiper blade toward one side.
The tool kit is located in a fold-down cover in the
trunk lid.
Unscrew the wing nut to open.
Lamp and bulb replacement
Wiper blade replacement
General information
Lamps and bulbs make an essential contribution
to vehicle safety.
Do not fold down the wipers without wiper
blades
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.
Do not fold down the wipers if wiper blades have
not been installed; this may damage the wind‐
shield.◀
You can obtain a selection of replacement bulbs
at your service center.
Replacing the wiper blades
1. To change the wiper blades, fold up, refer to
page 72, the wiper arms.
Danger of burns
2. Fold up the wipers.
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 affected to
prevent short circuits.
To avoid possible injury or equipment damage
when replacing bulbs, observe any instructions
provided by the bulb manufacturer.◀
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Do not touch the bulbs
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Low beams/high beams
Turn signal
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.
Xenon lamps
Because of the long life of these bulbs, the like‐
lihood of failure is very low. Switching the lamps
on and off frequently shortens their life.
Use a clean tissue, cloth or something similar, or
hold the bulb by its base.◀
If a xenon bulb fails, switch on the front fog lamps
and continue the trip with great care. Comply
with local regulations.
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs)
Light-emitting diodes installed behind a cover
serve as the light source for controls, display el‐
ements and other equipment.
Do not perform work/bulb replacement on
xenon headlamps
These light-emitting diodes, which are related
to conventional lasers, are officially designated
as Class 1 light-emitting diodes.
Have any work on the xenon lighting system, in‐
cluding bulb replacement, performed only by a
service center.
Do not remove the covers
Due to the high voltage present in the system,
there is the danger of fatal injuries if work is car‐
ried out improperly.◀
Do not remove the covers, and never stare
into the unfiltered light for several hours; other‐
wise, irritation of the retina could result.◀
For checking and adjusting headlamp aim,
please contact your BMW center.
Headlamp glass
Condensation can form on the inside of the ex‐
ternal lamps in cool or humid weather. When the
light is switched on, the condensation evapo‐
rates after a short time. The headlamp glasses
do not need to be changed.
Turn signals, incl. side indicators
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 260.
These lamps are made using LED technology.
Please contact your service center in the event
of a malfunction.
If there is a large amount of moisture, e.g., water
droplets form in the lamp, have it checked by
your service center.
Adaptive light control
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 260.
Front lamps, bulb replacement
At a glance
The illustration shows the left side of the engine
compartment.
55-watt bulb, H3.
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2
Adaptive light control
Parking lamp, daytime running lights*
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1. Open the folding cover in the engine com‐
partment.
1. Open the folding cover in the engine com‐
partment.
2. Turn the cap and remove it.
2. Turn the cap and remove it.
3. Squeeze the holder together and guide it
downward.
3. Turn the bulb holder.
Turn in the other direction on the right side.
4. Release the holder and fold it upward.
5. Remove the bulb and replace it.
4. Remove the bulb and replace it.
5. Insert the new bulb and attach the cover in
the reverse order.
6. Insert the new bulb and attach the cover in
the reverse order.
Front fog lamps
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 260.
Parking lamps
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 260.
35-watt bulb, H8.
The illustration shows the left side of the engine
compartment.
35-watt bulb, H8.
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Turn signal, brake, tail, and license
plate lamps
1. Snap out the grill at the recess, arrow.
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs., refer to page 260
These lights are made using LED technology.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Lamps in the trunk lid
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs., refer to page 260
2. Remove the screw using a screw driver.
Access to the lamps
1. Remove the three screws using the screw
driver from the tool kit.
3. Pull the lamp out toward the front.
4. Remove the bulb and replace it.
5. Insert the new bulb and attach the cover in
the reverse order.
2. Fold away the cover.
Tail lamps, bulb replacement
At a glance
3. Replace the defective bulb.
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3
4
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Turn signal
Backup lamp
Inside brake lamp*
Tail lamp
Outside brake lamp
Rear reflector*
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Inside brake lamp*
Jacking points for the vehicle jack
21-watt bulb, H21W.
The jacking points for the vehicle jack are lo‐
cated in the positions shown.
Pull out the bulb and replace it.
Lug bolt lock*
Backup lamp
16-watt bulb, W16W.
The lug bolt lock is in the tool kit or in a storage
compartment close to the tool kit.
Pull out the bulb and replace it.
Changing wheels
Notes
The vehicle equipment does not include a spare
tire.
When using run-flat tires* or tire sealants, a tire
does not need to be changed immediately in the
event of pressure loss due to a flat tire.
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Lug bolt, arrow 1.
Adapter, arrow 2.
The tools for changing wheels are available as
accessories from your service center.
Removing
1. Attach the adapter to the wheel lug.
2. Unscrew the lug bolt.
Remove the adapter after screwing the lug bolt
back on.
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Vehicle battery
Fuses
Maintenance
Notes
The battery is maintenance-free, i.e., the elec‐
trolyte will last for the life of the battery.
Replacing fuses
Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and
do not replace a defective fuse with a substitute
of another color or amperage rating; this could
lead to a circuit overload, ultimately resulting in
a fire in the vehicle.◀
Your service center will be glad to advise you on
questions regarding the battery.
Battery replacement
Use approved vehicle batteries only.
Plastic tweezers and information on the fuse
types and locations are stored in the fuse box in
the cargo area.
Only use vehicle batteries that have been
approved for your vehicle by the manufacturer;
otherwise, the vehicle could be damaged and
systems or functions may not be fully availa‐
ble.◀
In the glove compartment
After a battery replacement, have the battery
registered on the vehicle by your service center
to ensure that all comfort functions are fully
available.
Charging the battery
In the vehicle, only charge the battery via the
terminals, refer to page 268, in the engine com‐
partment with the engine off.
Push the handle up, arrow 1, and open the lid,
arrow 2.
Power failure
After a temporary power loss, some equipment
needs to be reinitialized.
In the cargo area
Individual settings need to be reprogrammed:
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Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory:
store the positions again.
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Time: update.
Date: update.
Radio station: save again.
Navigation system: wait for the operability of
the navigation.
Open the cover on the right side trim.
Information on the fuse types and locations is
found on a separate sheet.
Disposing of old batteries
Have old batteries disposed of by your
service center or bring them to a recy‐
cling center.
Maintain the battery in an upright position for
transport and storage. Secure the battery so
that it does not tip over during transport.
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