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Front: Replacing the wiper blades

1. To change the wiper blades, fold up, refer

to page 75, the wiper arms.

Vehicle features and options

This chapter describes all standard, country-

specific and optional features offered with the

series. It also describes features that are not

necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to

the selected options or country versions. This

also applies to safety-related functions and

systems. The respectively applicable country

provisions must be observed when using the

respective features and systems.

2. Fold up the wipers.

Onboard vehicle tool kit

3. Position the wiper blade in a horizontal po‐

sition.

4. Remove the wiper blade toward one side.

The onboard vehicle tool kit is located under

the first aid kit behind the left folding cover in

the trunk.

5. Insert the new wiper blade in reverse order

of removal until it locks in place.

Wiper blade replacement

6. Fold down the wipers.

Hints

Do not fold down the wipers without

wiper blades

Do not fold down the wipers if wiper blades

have not been installed; this may damage the

windshield.◀

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Do not perform work/bulb replacement

on xenon headlights

Rear: replacing the wiper blades

1. Lift off the wiper fully and pull off the wiper

blade, arrow.

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.

2. Attach a new wiper blade. It must engage

audibly.

Use a clean tissue, cloth or something similar,

or hold the bulb by its base.◀

3. Fold down the wipers.

Light-emitting diodes (LEDs)

Some items of equipment use light-emitting

diodes installed behind a cover as a light

source.

Lamp and bulb replacement

Hints

These light-emitting diodes, which are related

to conventional lasers, are officially designated

as Class 1 light-emitting diodes.

Lights and bulbs

Lights and bulbs make an essential contribu‐

tion to vehicle safety.

Do not remove the covers

The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends

that you entrust corresponding procedures to

the service center if you are unfamiliar those or

if they have not been described here.

Do not remove the covers, and never

stare into the unfiltered light for several hours;

otherwise, irritation of the retina could result.◀

You can obtain a selection of replacement

bulbs at the service center.

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.

Danger of burns

Only change bulbs when they are cool;

otherwise, there is a danger of getting

burned.◀

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.

Working on the lighting system

When working on the lighting system,

you should always reel off the lights affected to

prevent short circuits.

Headlight setting

The headlight adjustments can be affected by

changing lights and bulbs. Have the head‐

To avoid possible injury or equipment damage

when replacing bulbs, observe any instructions

provided by the bulb manufacturer.◀

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lights' settings checked and corrected by serv‐

ice after a replacement.

Low beams

55-watt bulb, H7.

1. Tip the connector with the bulb down

slightly and pull out carefully.

Front lights, bulb replacement

Halogen headlights

At a glance

2. Pull the bulb off the connector and insert

the new bulb.

3. Install the new bulb in reverse order of re‐

moval.

4. Place the cover according to the arrow

markings on the headlight housing.

5. Close the headlight housing with the lid.

Parking lights

5-watt bulb, W5W.

1. Remove the bulb holder.

1

2

3

4

5

High beams/headlight flasher

Low beams

2. Carefully remove the bulb from the socket.

3. Install the new bulb in reverse order of re‐

moval.

Turn signal/side marker light

Parking lights

4. Place the cover according to the arrow

markings on the headlight housing.

Daytime running lights

5. Close the headlight housing with the lid.

Accessing the low beams and parking

lights

Accessing the high beams/headlight

flasher and daytime running lights

Follow general instructions, refer to page 218.

1. Open the hood, refer to page 208.

Follow general instructions, refer to page 218.

1. Open the hood, refer to page 208.

2. Turn the cover counterclockwise and re‐

move.

2. Turn the cover counterclockwise and re‐

move.

3. The upper bulb is the low beam and the

lower bulb is the parking lamp.

3. The upper bulb is the high beam/headlight

flasher and the lower bulb is the daytime

running lights.

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High beams/headlight flasher

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55-watt bulb, H7.

1. Tip the connector with the bulb up slightly

and pull out carefully.

2. Pull the bulb off the connector and insert

the new bulb.

3. Install the new bulb in reverse order of re‐

moval.

4. Place the cover according to the arrow

markings on the headlight housing.

1

2

3

Parking lights / daytime running lights

5. Close the headlight housing with the lid.

Low beams/high beams/headlight flasher

Turn signal/side marker light

Daytime running lights

21-watt bulb, W21W.

Xenon headlights

1. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and

remove.

Low beams and high beams are designed with

xenon technology.

2. Carefully remove the bulb from the socket.

The parking lights and daylight running lights

are made using LED technology.

3. Install the new bulb in reverse order of re‐

moval.

Contact your service center in the event of a

malfunction.

4. Place the cover according to the arrow

markings on the headlight housing.

LED headlights

5. Close the headlight housing with the lid.

Light-emitting diodes (LEDs)

Xenon headlights

Hints

With LED headlights, all front lights and side

indicators are designed with LED technology.

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 an LED fails, switch on the front fog lights

and continue the trip with great care. Comply

with local regulations.

If a bulb fails, reel on the front fog lights and

continue the trip with great care. Comply with

local regulations.

Contact your service center in the event of a

malfunction.

Front fog lights

Follow general instructions, refer to page 218.

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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LED front fog lights

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35-watt bulb, H8.

These front fog lights are made using LED

technology. Contact your service center in the

event of a malfunction.

1. Insert the screwdriver from the onboard

vehicle tool kit, with the flat side on the clip,

arrow 1.

Turn signal

Note

Follow general instructions, refer to page 218.

The turn signals are located next to each low

beam in the engine compartment.

21-watt bulb, PY 21W.

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2. Turn the screwdriver by 90°, arrow 2.

1. Open the hood, refer to page 208.

3. Remove the front fog lamp toward the

front.

2. Turn the bulb with the socket counter‐

clockwise and carefully remove.

4. Detach the connector.

3. Push the bulb down slightly and unscrew

from the socket.

5. Turn the bulb bracket and remove it.

4. To insert the new bulb, proceed in reverse

order of removal.

Turn signal in exterior mirror

The turn signals in the exterior mirrors feature

LED technology. Contact your service center

in the event of a malfunction.

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.

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body, push it up, arrow, and remove the

cover.

Tail lights, bulb replacement

At a glance

3. Release both nuts.

1

2

3

4

5

Turn signal

Backup lamp

Inside brake lamp

Rear lamp

Rear lamp/brake light

Bulb replacement, exterior tail lights

General information

4. Remove the tail lamp from the body and

detach the connector.

Follow general instructions, refer to page 218.

21-watt bulb, P21W.

Replacing the bulbs

With Adaptive Light Control or xenon head‐

lights: rear lamp features LED technology.

Contact your service center in the event of a

malfunction.

1. Release the three fasteners on the bulb

holder and remove the bulb holder from

the tail lamp.

Use caution when replacing the bulb

Use caution and proceed one step at a

time when replacing the bulbs to prevent dam‐

age to the tail lights or the vehicle.◀

Removing the exterior tail lamp

1. Open the tailgate.

2. Insert the screwdriver from the onboard

vehicle tool kit between the cover and

2. Turn the bulb and remove it. The turn sig‐

nal is the upper bulb and the rear lamp/

brake lamp is the lower bulb on the bulb

holder.

3. Proceed in the reverse order to insert the

new bulb and attach the bulb holder. Make

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Installing the bulb holder

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sure that the bulb holder is engaged in all

fasteners.

1. Attach the connector to the tail lamp.

2. Proceed in the reverse order to insert the

new bulb and attach the bulb holder.

Installing the tail lamp

1. Connect and install the tail lamp.

Ensure that the bulb holder is firmly at‐

tached.

2. Insert the cover with the three mountings

in the tail lamp. While applying pressure on

the top and bottom bracket, slide the cover

down to the stop.

License plate lights

Follow general instructions, refer to page 218.

These lights are made using LED technology.

Contact your service center in the event of a

malfunction.

Lights in the tailgate

General information

Follow general instructions, refer to page 218.

Reversing lights: 16-watt bulb, W16W.

Inner brake lamp: 21-watt bulb, H21W.

Changing wheels

Hints

Accessing the lights

When using run-flat tires or sealants, a tire

does not need to be changed immediately in

the event of pressure loss due to a flat tire.

1. Open the tailgate.

2. Pull out the cover at the recessed grip, ar‐

row.

Which is why no spare tire is available.

The tools for changing wheels are available as

accessories from your service center.

Jacking points for the vehicle jack

3. Detach the connector.

Replacing the reversing lamp and inner

brake lamp

1. Detach the bulb holder from the tail lamp.

The jacking points for the vehicle jack are lo‐

cated at the positions shown.

The reversing lamp is the upper bulb and

the inner brake lamp is the lower bulb on

the bulb holder.

2. To replace the reversing lamp, pull off the

bulb carefully.

Vehicle battery

Maintenance

The battery is maintenance-free.

To replace the inner brake lamp, push the

bulb down and turn it to the left.

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The added amount of acid is sufficient for the

service life of the battery.

Starting aid terminals

In the vehicle, only charge the battery via the

starting aid terminals, refer to page 228, in the

engine compartment with the engine off.

Further information about the battery can be

obtained from your service center.

Battery replacement

Power failure

After a temporary power loss, some equipment

needs to be newly initialized or individual set‐

tings updated, e. g.:

Use approved vehicle batteries only

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.◀

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Seat and mirror memory: store the posi‐

tions again.

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Time: update.

Date: update.

After a battery replacement, have the battery

registered on the vehicle by the service center

to ensure that all comfort features are fully

available and that any Check Control mes‐

sages of these comfort features are no longer

displayed.

Glass sunroof: initialize the system, refer to

page 50.

Disposing of old batteries

Have old batteries disposed of by your

service center or bring them to a recy‐

cling center.

Charging the battery

General information

Make sure that the battery is always suffi‐

ciently charged to guarantee that the battery

remains usable for its full service life.

Maintain the battery in an upright position for

transport and storage. Secure the battery so

that it does not tip over during transport.

The battery may need to be charged in the fol‐

lowing cases:

Fuses

▷

When making frequent short-distance

drives.

Hints

Replacing fuses

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If the vehicle is not used for prolonged pe‐

riods, longer than a month.

Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and

do not replace a defective fuse with a substi‐

tute of another color or amperage rating; this

could lead to a circuit overload, ultimately re‐

sulting in a fire in the vehicle.◀

Hints

Do not connect charging devices to the

12 volt socket in the vehicle

Plastic tweezers and information on the fuse

types and locations are stored in the fuse box

in the trunk.

Do not connect battery chargers to the fac‐

tory-installed 12 volt sockets in the vehicle as

this may damage the vehicle battery due to an

increased power consumption.◀

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In the glove compartment

Swing the cover down, arrow.

In the cargo area

Open the cover on the right side trim, arrow,

and remove the sound insulation.

Information on the fuse types and locations is

found on a separate sheet.

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