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Replacing components
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Replacing components
Fold-out position of the wipers, refer to
page 153.
Vehicle features and options
2. Fold out and hold the wiper arm firmly.
This chapter describes model-specific equip-
ment, systems, and functions that are currently
available, or may become available in the fu-
ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.
3. Squeeze the retaining spring, arrow 1, and
fold up the wiper blade, arrow 2.
Additional information:
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.
Onboard vehicle tool kit
The onboard toolkit is located to the left of the
trunk in the open compartment.
4. Remove the wiper blade forward from the
detent.
Wiper blades
Safety information
NOTICE
5. Insert the new wiper blade in reverse order
of removal until it locks in place.
6. Fold in the wipers.
Lights and bulbs
The window may sustain damage if the wiper
falls onto it without the wiper blade installed.
There is a risk of damage to property. Hold
the wiper firmly when changing the wiper
blade. Do not fold in or switch on the wiper
without a wiper blade installed.
General information
Lights and bulbs make an essential contribu-
tion to driving safety.
All headlights and lights are designed using
LED technology at least.
In the event of a malfunction, the vehicle man-
ufacturer recommends having an authorized
service center or another qualified service cen-
ter or repair shop perform any necessary work.
NOTICE
Folded-out wipers can be jammed when the
hood is opened. There is a risk of damage to
property. Make sure that the wipers with the
wiper blades mounted are folded down onto
the windshield before opening the hood.
Replacing the wiper blades
1. To change the wiper blades, bring wipers
into fold-out position.
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Safety information
Warning
Vehicle batteries that are not compatible can
damage vehicle systems and impair vehicle
functions. There is a risk of an accident and
damage to property. Only vehicle batteries
that are compatible with the vehicle type
should be installed in the vehicle. Information
on compatible vehicle batteries is available at
an authorized service center or another quali-
fied service center or repair shop.
Warning
Intense brightness can irritate or damage the
retina of the eye. There is a risk of injury. Do
not look directly into the headlights or other
light sources. Do not remove the LED covers.
Headlight glass
The inside of the headlight glass can fog up
in cool or humid weather. When driving with
the lights switched on, the condensation evap-
orates after a short time. The headlight glass
does not need to be changed.
Registering the battery to the
vehicle
The vehicle manufacturer recommends hav-
ing an authorized service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop register
the vehicle battery to the vehicle after the bat-
tery has been changed. Once the battery has
been registered again, all comfort features will
be available without limitation and any Check
Control messages displayed which relate to
comfort features will disappear.
If, despite driving with the headlights switched
on, moisture such as water droplets increas-
ingly forms in the light, have the headlights
checked.
Vehicle battery
General information
The battery is maintenance-free.
Charging the battery
More information on the battery can be re-
quested from an authorized service center or
another qualified service center or repair shop.
General information
Make sure that the battery is always suffi-
ciently charged to guarantee that the battery
remains usable for its full service life.
Safety information
A discharged battery is indicated by a
red indicator light.
DANGER
Contact with live components can lead to an
electric shock. There is a risk of injury or dan-
ger to life. Do not touch any components that
are under voltage.
Charge the battery when acceleration is insuffi-
cient.
The following circumstances can have a nega-
tive effect on the performance of the battery:
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Frequent short-distance drives.
Stationary periods of more than one month.
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Safety information
Safety information
Warning
DANGER
Battery chargers that charge the vehicle bat-
tery via sockets or cigarette lighters in the ve-
hicle may overload or damage the 12 V elec-
trical system. There is a risk of injury or risk
of damage to property. Only connect battery
chargers for the vehicle battery to the jump-
start terminals in the engine compartment.
Contact with live components can lead to an
electric shock. There is a risk of injury or dan-
ger to life. Do not touch any components that
are under voltage.
Overview
Charging the battery
Charge the battery only when the engine is off
and via the jump-start terminals in the engine
compartment.
With Mild Hybrid technology: charge the bat-
tery only when the hood is opened.
Additional information:
The battery for the Mild-Hybrid technology is
located under a cover in the engine compart-
ment on the front passenger side.
Jump-start terminals, refer to page 312.
Power interruption
After a power interruption, some equipment
needs to be newly initialized or individual set-
tings updated, for example:
Removing the cover
1. Turn lid up to the opened lock icon
row 1.
ar-
▷
▷
Parking brake, refer to page 122.
With Memory function: store the positions
again.
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▷
Time: update.
Date: update.
Mild Hybrid technology
Principle
Part of the Mild Hybrid technology is a battery
that works with a voltage of 48 volts. Mild Hy-
brid technology can lower the fuel consump-
tion.
2. Remove cover, arrow 2.
Notice
Do not exchange or work on the battery for the
Mild Hybrid technology.
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Disposing of old batteries
Have old batteries disposed of by an
authorized service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop,
or take them to a collection point.
Maintain the filled battery in an upright position
for transport and storage. Secure the battery
so that it does not tip over during transport.
Fuses
General information
The fuses are located at different places in the
vehicle.
Information on the fuse layout and the posi-
tions of the fuse boxes is available on the In-
ternet: fusecard.bmw.com.
Safety information
Warning
Incorrect and repaired fuses can overload
electrical lines and components. There is a
risk of fire. Never attempt to repair a blown
fuse. Do not replace a nonworking fuse with a
substitute of another color or amperage rat-
ing.
Replacing fuses
The vehicle manufacturer recommends having
the fuses replaced by an authorized service
center or another qualified service center or
repair shop.
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