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Replacing components
Onboard toolkit
Wiper blade replacement
Sedan
Front
The onboard toolkit is located in the luggage
compartment lid.
1. Fold the wiper arm out and grasp firmly.
2. Press the safety tabs together while sliding
the wiper blade toward the front to disen-
gage it.
Loosen the wing nut to open.
Sports Wagon
3. Mount the new wiper blade and slide in until
it is heard to engage.
Rear*
The onboard toolkit is located in the left side
panel of the cargo bay.
1. Lift off the wiper arm completely and pull off
the wiper blade, refer to arrow.
2. Mount the new wiper blade and press on
until it is heard to engage.
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Halogen headlamps
Lamps and bulbs
The illustration shows the left-hand side of the
engine compartment.
Lamps and bulbs make an essential contribu-
tion to vehicle safety. You must be duly diligent
in replacing them. BMW recommends having
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 cloth, napkin, etc., or hold the bulb by its
metal socket.<
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Cover cap for low beams
Cover cap for high beams
A selection of replacement bulbs is available at
your BMW center.
To remove the cover caps:
Only replace bulbs when cool, as other-
wise you may be burned.<
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Low beams: press the detent, arrow, and
remove the cover from the guide.
Whenever you perform any work on the
electrical system, turn off the systems/
consumers involved to prevent short circuits
from occurring. To avoid possible injury or
equipment damage when replacing bulbs,
observe any instructions provided by the bulb
manufacturer.<
For care and maintenance of the headlamps,
please follow the instructions in the separate
Caring for your vehicle brochure.
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High beams: turn the cover cap to the left
and remove.
For bulbs for which changing is not
described, and for checking and adjusting
headlamp aim, please contact your BMW cen-
ter.<
Always wear gloves and eye protection –
the atmosphere within the H7 bulb is
pressurized. Otherwise there is a danger of inju-
ries if the bulb is accidentally damaged during
replacement.<
Light-emitting diodes LEDs
Light-emitting diodes installed behind translu-
cent lenses serve as the light source for many of
the controls and displays in your vehicle. These
light-emitting diodes, which operate using a
concept similar to that applied in conventional
lasers, are officially designated as Class 1 light-
emitting diodes.
Do not remove the covers, and never
stare into the unfiltered light for several
hours, as irritation of the retina could result.<
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Have work on the xenon lighting system
performed only by your BMW center or a
workshop that works according to BMW repair
procedures with correspondingly trained per-
sonnel. Due to the high voltage present in the
system, there is a danger of fatal injuries when
work is carried out improperly.<
Low beams
H7 bulb, 55 watts
1. Turn the bulb holder to the left and remove.
Access to lamps
The illustration shows the left-hand side of the
engine compartment.
2. Remove and replace the bulb.
High beams
H7 bulb, 55 watts
1. Turn the bulb holder to the left and remove.
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Cover cap for parking and roadside parking
lamps, daytime running lamps
Sealing cap for turning lamps*
To remove the covers:
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Parking lamps and roadside parking lamps,
daytime running lamps: turn the cover cap
to the left and remove.
2. Remove and replace the bulb.
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Turning lamps: turn the sealing cap to the
left and remove.
Parking and roadside parking lamps
In the event of a malfunction, please go to your
BMW center or a workshop that works accord-
ing to BMW repair procedures with correspond-
ingly trained personnel.
Parking lamps and roadside parking
lamps, daytime running lamps
H8 bulb, 35 watts
1. Turn the bulb in the direction of the arrow, in
the opposite direction on the other side,
and remove.
Xenon lamps*
The service life of these bulbs is very long and
the probability of a failure is very low, provided
that they are not switched on and off an unusual
number of times. If one of these bulbs should
nevertheless fail, it is possible to continue driv-
ing with great caution using the fog lamps, pro-
vided traffic laws in your area do not prohibit
this.
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2. Remove the connector and replace the
bulb.
Side-mounted turn signals
5-watt bulb, W5W
1. Press back against the front edge of the
lamp with the tip of your finger, then pivot it
out.
Turning lamps*
H3 bulb, 55 watts
1. Remove the sealing cap, refer to Access to
lamps.
2. Push the locking bar to the side out of the
anchor and fold upward.
2. Turn the bulb holder to the left and remove.
3. Remove the bulb for replacement.
Side marker lamps, front and rear
3. Remove the connector and take out the
bulb.
To replace, please go to your BMW center or a
workshop that works according to BMW repair
procedures with correspondingly trained per-
sonnel.
4. Replace the bulb and reinstall.
5. Fold down the locking bar and engage it.
6. Reconnect the connector.
Tail lamps
Sedan
7. Mount the sealing cap. Watch the markings
on the bulb when doing so.
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Turn signals 1, tail lamps 6 and side marker
lamps 7 are designed using LED technol-
ogy. In the event of a malfunction, please go
to your BMW center or a workshop that
works according to BMW repair procedures
with correspondingly trained personnel.
Turn signals, front
21-watt bulb, PY21W
1. Turn the bulb holder to the left and remove.
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Backup lamps: 16-watt bulb, W16W
Other lamps: 21-watt bulb, P21W
2. Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while
turning it to the left for removal and replace-
ment.
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Center brake lamp
This lamp uses LED technology for operation.
In the event of a malfunction, please go to your
BMW center or a workshop that works accord-
ing to BMW repair procedures with correspond-
ingly trained personnel.
Fender-mounted lamps
Sedan
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Turn signal
The illustration shows the left-hand side of the
cargo bay.
Tail lamp and brake lamp
Backup lamp
Brake lamp
All the bulbs are integrated into a central bulb
fitting.
Reflector
1. Lift up floor mat.
Tail lamp
2. Undo the quick-release fasteners of the
side panel and pull out the panel.
Side marker lamp
3. Turn the lock to the left and remove the bulb
holder.
Sports Wagon
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Turn signals 1, tail lamps 3 and side marker
lamps 7 are designed using LED technol-
ogy. In the event of a malfunction, please go
to your BMW center or a workshop that
works according to BMW repair procedures
with correspondingly trained personnel.
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Backup lamps: 16-watt bulb, W16W
Brake lamps: 21-watt bulb, P21W
4. Backup lamps:
Remove and replace the bulb.
Other lamps:
Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while
turning it to the left for removal and replace-
ment.
Sports Wagon
1. Right side: unhook the retaining strap*,
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Turn signal
Brake lamp
Tail lamp
refer to page 130.
2. Open the side panel.
3. Turn the bulb socket to the left and remove.
Backup lamp
Brake lamp
Reflector
4. Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while
turning it to the left for removal and replace-
ment.
Side marker lamp
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3. Pull out the bulb holder for the backup
Lamps in luggage compartment lid
lamp 1 or brake lamp 2 downward.
License plate lamp
5-watt bulb, C5W
1. Insert screwdriver into the slot and press to
the right, refer to arrows. This releases the
lamp.
4. Backup lamp: remove the bulb for replace-
ment.
Brake lamp: apply gentle pressure to the
bulb while turning it to the left for removal
and replacement.
2. Remove the lamp and replace the bulb.
Changing wheels
Sports Wagon:
Brake lamp and backup lamp
Safety precautions in the event of a flat
tire or wheel change: park the vehicle as
far as possible from passing traffic and on solid
ground. Switch on the hazard warning flashers.
Have all vehicle occupants get out of the vehicle
and ensure that they remain outside the imme-
diate area in a safe place, such as behind a
guardrail.
1. Turn the locks to the left and fold down the
trim.
If a warning triangle* or portable hazard warning
lamp* is required, set it up on the roadside at an
appropriate distance from the rear of the vehi-
cle. Comply with all safety guidelines and regu-
lations.
Change the wheel only on a level, firm surface
which is not slippery. The vehicle or the jack
could slip to the side if you attempt to raise the
vehicle on a soft or slippery surface such as
snow, ice, tiles, etc.
2. Fold down the foam insulation.
Position the jack on a firm support surface.
Do not use a wooden block or similar object as a
support base for the jack, as this would prevent
it from extending to its full support height and
reduce its load-carrying capacity.
To avoid serious or fatal injury: never lie under
the vehicle, and never start the engine while it is
supported by the jack.<
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4. Unlock the gas spring strut, refer to arrow,
and remove.
What you will need
To avoid rattling noises later on, note the posi-
tions of the tools before removing them, then
return them to their initial positions after com-
pleting work.
5. Fold over the floor panel flap toward the
front to release it and remove.
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Chock*
Vehicle jack*
Lug wrench*
The tools are located in the mount under the
floor mat or floor panel flap.
1. Lift up floor mat or floor panel flap and cover
located beneath it.
2. Take out the required tools.
6. Open the front floor panel flap.
3. After using the tools, return them to the
storage space.
7. Swing up the spare tire cover and hook the
hooks into the upper frame of the tailgate
opening.
With run-flat tires, no tools are provided
for wheel changes. They can be pur-
chased as accessories at your BMW center.<
8. Take out the cross support upward.
Sports Wagon: removing and installing
floor panel flap of storage area package
1. Unhook the roll-up cover at the rear.
2. Raise the floor panel flap.
3. Unhook the two catch straps at the top.
When installing the floor panel flap, proceed in
the reverse order and press down the hinge
covers.
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Compact wheel*
3. Jack the vehicle up until the wheel you are
changing is raised from the ground.
1. Unscrew the wing nut 1.
2. Remove the washer 2 laterally.
3. Take out the tool mounts 3.
4. Remove the compact wheel.
Mounting a wheel
1. Unscrew the lug bolts and remove the
wheel.
2. Remove accumulations of mud or dirt from
the mounting surfaces of the wheel and
hub. Also clean the lug bolts.
Preparing wheel change
1. Observe the safety precautions above.
2. Prevent the vehicle from rolling:
Place the chock behind the front wheel on
the other side of the vehicle, or on inclines,
in front of this wheel. On steeply inclined
roads, always secure the vehicle against
rolling.
3. Position the new wheel or compact wheel.
Secure the wheel by screwing at least two
lug bolts into opposite bolt holes.
When you mount wheels other than Genu-
ine BMW light-alloy wheels, different lug
bolts may also be required.
3. Loosen the lug bolts a half turn.
4. Screw in the remaining lug bolts. Tighten all
the bolts securely in a diagonal pattern.
Jacking up vehicle
5. Lower the vehicle and remove the jack from
beneath the vehicle.
1. Position the vehicle jack at the jacking point
closest to the wheel so that the entire sur-
face of the jack base rests on the ground
perpendicularly beneath the jacking point.
After mounting
1. Tighten the lug bolts in a diagonal pattern.
The vehicle jack is designed for
changing wheels only. Do not attempt
to raise another vehicle model with it or to
raise any load of any kind. To do so could
cause accidents and personal injury.<
To ensure safety, always have the
lug bolts checked with a calibrated
torque wrench as soon as possible to
ensure that they are tightened to the speci-
fied torque. Otherwise, incorrectly tight-
ened lug bolts are a hidden safety risk. The
tightening torque is 88.5 lb ft/120 Nm.<
2. Guide the jack head into the rectangular
recess of the jacking point when cranking
up, refer to illustration detail.
2. When stowing the wheel and tools in the
vehicle, execute these steps in the reverse
order.
3. Check and correct the tire inflation pressure
at the earliest opportunity.
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Protect valve stems with valve stem
seal caps against dirt and contamina-
tion. Dirt in valve stems is a frequent source
of gradual air loss.<
Disposal
Have old batteries disposed of by your
BMW center or hand them in to a recy-
cling center. Maintain the battery in an upright
position for transport and storage. Always
restrain the battery to prevent it from tipping
over during transport.<
4. Initialize the Flat Tire Monitor, refer to
page 95, or reset the Tire Pressure Monitor,
refer to page 97.
5. Replace the damaged tire as soon as possi-
ble and have the new wheel/tire balanced.
Power failure
After a temporary power supply interruption,
some settings are lost. Take the following
steps:
Driving with compact wheel
Drive reservedly and do not exceed a speed of
50 mph/80 km/h.
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Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory
Store the positions again, refer to page 48.
The driving characteristics change, for example
reduced track stability on braking, extended
braking distance, and altered self-steering
characteristics in the limit range. In conjunction
with winter tires, these characteristics are more
pronounced.
Time and date
Reset, refer to text starting on page 86.
Radio
Store stations again, refer to page 174.
Navigation system
Only one compact wheel may be
mounted. Restore the wheels and tires to
their original size as quickly as possible. Failure
to do so is a safety risk.<
Wait until the system starts, refer to
page 142.
Fuses
Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and
Vehicle battery
do not replace a defective fuse with a sub-
stitute of another color or amperage rating, as
this could lead to a circuit overload, ultimately
resulting in a fire in the vehicle.<
Battery care
The battery is 100% maintenance-free, i.e., the
electrolyte will last for the life of the battery
when the vehicle is operated in a temperate cli-
mate. Your BMW center will be glad to advise in
all matters concerning the battery.
Sedan
Spare fuses, plastic tweezers and fuse alloca-
tion diagram are located in the compartment for
the onboard tool kit, refer to page 237.
Charging battery
Only charge the battery in the vehicle via the
terminals in the engine compartment with the
engine switched off. Connections, refer to
Jump starting on page 248.
Sports Wagon
Spare fuses and a pair of plastic tweezers are
contained in the onboard tool kit, refer to
page 237. A fuse allocation diagram is located
in the cargo bay behind the right-hand side
panel.
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In glove compartment
1. Release both quick-release fasteners.
2. Fold the cover forward or remove.
Sedan: in cargo bay
1. Lift up floor mat.
2. Release the quick-release fastener of the
right side panel and pull out the panel.
Sports Wagon: in cargo bay
1. Unhook the retaining strap*, refer to
page 130.
2. Open the right-hand side panel.
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