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Replacing components
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Replacing components
Vehicle features and options
NOTICE
Folded-out wipers can be jammed when the
hood is opened. There is a risk of property
damage. Make sure that the wipers with the
wiper blades mounted are folded down onto
the windshield before opening the hood.
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.
Additional information:
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.
Replacing the wiper blades
1. To change the wiper blades, bring wipers
into fold-out position.
Onboard vehicle tool kit
Fold-out position of the wipers, refer to
page 175.
2. Fold out and hold the wiper arm firmly.
3. Squeeze the retaining spring, arrow 1, and
fold up the wiper blade, arrow 2.
The on-board toolkit is located in the left stor-
age compartment in the cargo area, under a
cover.
Wiper blades
Safety information
NOTICE
4. Remove the wiper blade forward from the
detent.
5. Insert the new wiper blade in reverse order
of removal until it locks in place.
6. Fold in the wipers.
The window may sustain damage if the wiper
falls onto it without the wiper blade installed.
There is a risk of property damage. Hold the
wiper firmly when changing the wiper blade.
Do not fold in or switch on the wiper without
a wiper blade installed.
Lights and bulbs
General information
Lights and bulbs make an essential contribu-
tion to driving safety.
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All headlights and lights are designed using
LED technology at least.
Safety information
In the event of a malfunction, the vehicle man-
ufacturer recommends having any necessary
work performed by an authorized service cen-
ter or another qualified service center or repair
shop.
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.
Safety information
Warning
Warning
Vehicle batteries that are not recommended
can damage vehicle systems and impair ve-
hicle functions. There is a risk of accident, in-
jury, and property damage. Only use vehicle
batteries recommended by the vehicle manu-
facturer. For information on suitable vehicle
batteries, contact an authorized service cen-
ter or another qualified service center or re-
pair shop.
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 vehicle battery in
the vehicle
If, despite driving with the headlights switched
on, moisture such as water droplets increas-
ingly forms in the light, have the headlights
checked.
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.
Vehicle battery
General information
The vehicle battery is maintenance-free.
Hazard icons
The following hazard icons can be found on
the vehicle battery:
More information on the vehicle battery can be
requested from an authorized service center or
another qualified service center or repair shop.
Icon
Meaning
No smoking, no open flames,
no sparks.
Wear safety goggles.
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Safety information
Icon
Meaning
Keep away from children.
Warning
Battery chargers that charge the vehicle bat-
tery via sockets or cigarette lighters in the
vehicle may overload or damage the 12 V
electrical system. There is a risk of injury
and risk of property damage. Only connect
battery chargers for the vehicle battery to the
jump-start terminals in the engine compart-
ment.
Risk of chemical burn: wear
gloves, do not tilt battery.
Flush acid splashes with wa-
ter immediately. In the event of
contact with the eyes or swal-
lowing, seek a physician imme-
diately.
No direct daylight, no frost.
Charging the vehicle battery
To charge the vehicle battery, first switch off
the engine, then use the jump-start terminals
in the engine compartment.
Follow the operating instruc-
tions.
With mild hybrid technology: Open the hood
before charging the vehicle battery.
Explosive gas mixture. Do not
close any openings of the bat-
tery.
Additional information:
Jump-start terminals, refer to page 375.
Power interruption
Charging the vehicle battery
After a power interruption, some equipment
needs to be newly initialized or individual set-
tings updated, for example:
General information
Make sure that the vehicle battery is always
sufficiently charged to ensure that the vehicle
battery can be used for its entire service life.
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Parking brake, refer to page 140.
With Memory function: store the positions
again.
A discharged battery is indicated by a
red indicator light.
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Time: update.
Date: update.
Charge the vehicle battery when the drive-off
power is insufficient.
Glass sunroof: initialize the system.
The following circumstances can negatively af-
fect the vehicle battery's performance:
Deep sleep mode
Use deep sleep mode for long stationary peri-
ods.
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Frequent short-distance drives.
Stationary periods of more than one month.
Additional information:
Deep sleep mode, refer to page 42.
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Mild Hybrid technology
Fuses
Principle
General information
The fuses are located at different places in the
vehicle.
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.
Information on the fuse layout and the posi-
tions of the fuse boxes is available on the In-
ternet: fusecard.bmw.com.
Safety information
Safety information
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.
Warning
Incorrect and repaired fuses can overload
electrical lines and components. There is
a risk of fire, injury, and property damage.
Never attempt to repair a blown fuse. Do not
replace a nonworking fuse with a substitute
of another color or amperage rating.
General information
The battery for mild hybrid technology is lo-
cated below the cargo area floor.
Replacing fuses
Notice
The vehicle manufacturer recommends having
the fuses replaced by an authorized service
center or another qualified service center or
repair shop.
Do not exchange or work on the battery for the
Mild Hybrid technology.
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.
Transport and store full vehicle batteries in an
upright position. Secure the battery so that it
does not tip over during transport.
Batteries contain harmful chemicals. It
is prohibited by law to dispose of bat-
teries together with household waste.
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