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Replacing parts
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Replacing parts
Vehicle equipment
NOTICE
Windscreen wipers which are folded away
from the windscreen can become trapped if
the bonnet is opened. There is a risk of ma-
terial damage. Before opening the bonnet,
make sure that the windscreen wipers are fit-
ted with wiper blades and are in contact with
the windscreen.
This chapter describes equipment, systems
and functions which are offered or may be of-
fered in future on a model-specific basis, even
if they are not included in the vehicle in ques-
tion.
For further information:
Vehicle equipment, see page 8.
Replacing the front wiper blades
1. To replace the wiper blades, move the wip-
ers to the fold-out position.
Toolkit
For fold-out position of the windscreen wip-
ers, see page 154.
2. Lift the windscreen wipers away from the
windscreen and hold them securely.
The toolkit is located under the luggage com-
partment floor.
Wiper blades
Safety information
NOTICE
3. Press the button, arrow 1, turn the wiper
blade a little clockwise and pull it out for-
wards, arrow 2.
The windscreen may sustain damage if a
windscreen wiper falls onto it without the
wiper blade fitted. There is a risk of material
damage. Hold the windscreen wiper firmly
when changing the wiper blade. Do not fold
in or switch on the windscreen wiper without
a wiper blade installed.
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4. Insert the new wiper blade and press it into
the holder until it audibly engages
Safety information
5. Fold in the windscreen wipers.
WARNING
Intense brightness can irritate or harm the
retina of the eye. There is a danger of injury.
Do not look directly into the headlights or
other light sources. Do not remove covers
from LEDs.
Replacing the rear wiper blade
The wiper blade locks into place at the end of
the wiper arm.
1. Pull the windscreen wiper up fully and pull
off the wiper blade, arrow.
Headlight glass
During cool or humid weather, the headlight
glass can mist over on the inside. When driving
with the lights switched on, the condensation
disappears after a short time. There is no need
to replace the headlight glass.
If moisture increases, for example if there are
water droplets in the lamp despite the head-
lights being switched on, have the headlights
checked.
2. Insert the new wiper blade. The wiper blade
must engage audibly.
3. Fold in the windscreen wipers.
Vehicle battery
Lights and bulbs
General
The battery is maintenance-free.
General
More information regarding the battery can be
obtained from an authorised Service Partner or
another qualified Service Partner or a specialist
workshop.
Lights and bulbs are an important aspect of
driving safety.
All headlights and other lights use at least LED
technology.
In the event of a fault, the manufacturer of the
vehicle recommends having the relevant work
carried out by an authorised Service Partner or
another qualified Service Partner or a specialist
workshop.
Safety information
DANGER
Touching live components can result in an
electric shock. There is a danger of injury or
danger to life. Do not touch any components
that could be live.
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Meaning
WARNING
Rinse any splashes of acid
with water immediately. If acid
comes into contact with eyes
or is swallowed, seek medical
attention immediately.
Vehicle batteries that are classified as unsuit-
able may damage systems or result in func-
tions no longer being carried out. There is
a danger of injury or material damage. Only
use vehicle batteries that have been classi-
fied as suitable by the vehicle manufacturer.
No direct sunlight, no frost.
Registering the battery with the
vehicle
Follow the operating instruc-
tions.
The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends
having an authorised Service Partner or an-
other qualified Service Partner or a specialist
workshop register the vehicle battery with the
vehicle after the battery has been replaced.
Once the battery has been registered again,
all comfort functions will be available without
restriction and any Check Control messages
relating to the comfort functions will no longer
be displayed.
Explosive gas mixture. Do not
seal any openings on the bat-
tery.
Replacing the battery
General
The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends
only having the vehicle battery replaced by an
authorised Service Partner or another qualified
Service Partner or a specialist workshop. If the
battery is not replaced correctly, the vehicle
may not recognise it properly and perfect func-
tioning cannot be guaranteed.
Hazard icons
The following hazard icons can be found on
the vehicle battery:
Icon
Meaning
No smoking, no naked flames,
no sparks.
Notes on removal
Observe the following notes on removing the
vehicle battery:
Wear protective goggles.
Keep away from children.
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Park the vehicle and switch off consumers.
First disconnect the power at the negative
terminal. Then disconnect the power at the
positive terminal.
Notes on installation
Risk of acid burns: wear
gloves, do not tilt the battery.
Observe the following notes on installing the
vehicle battery:
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Remove any foreign bodies from the bat-
tery holder.
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Only install the battery in the intended posi-
tion in the vehicle.
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Keep the battery and vehicle connection
contacts clean.
Battery charger
Battery chargers developed especially for the
vehicle and suitable for the electrical system
can be obtained from an authorised Service
Partner or another qualified Service Partner or
a specialist workshop.
First connect the power at the positive ter-
minal. Then connect the power at the neg-
ative terminal.
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Use the connections, connectors and cov-
ers provided.
Charging the battery
Only charge the battery via the starting aid ter-
minals in the engine compartment and with
the engine switched off.
Connect a hose to the gas outlet opening if
necessary.
Initial operation
The battery is operational. No special precau-
tions are required for start-up.
With mild hybrid technology: only charge the
battery when the bonnet is open.
For further information:
Charging the battery
Jump start terminals, see page 418.
General
Open circuit
Following an open circuit, some equipment will
have to be reinitialised or individual settings
will need to be updated, for example:
To ensure the full service life of the battery,
keep the battery sufficiently charged.
Charge the battery under the following situa-
tions:
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Parking brake, see page 149.
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If the inspection glass on the top of the bat-
tery is black.
With memory function: save positions
again.
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If there is not enough power to start the
vehicle.
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Time: update.
Date: update.
The following conditions can have a negative
effect on battery performance:
Deep sleep mode
Use deep sleep mode for long stationary peri-
ods.
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Frequently driving short distances.
If the vehicle is not used for a period of one
month or longer.
For further information:
Rest state, see page 46
Safety information
Storing the battery
Observe the following information on storing
vehicle batteries:
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 danger of injury
or material damage. Only connect battery
chargers for the vehicle battery to the starting
aid terminals in the engine compartment.
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Store the battery in a cool and dry place.
Protect the battery from direct sunlight and
frost.
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Only clean the battery with a damp, anti-
static cloth.
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Store the battery upright and secure it
against falling over.
Batteries filled with acid should be transported
upright. Protect batteries against falling over
when in transit.
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Install the oldest batteries first.
Do not remove the protective cap from the
contacts.
Warranty
See the vehicle purchase contract for informa-
tion on the battery warranty.
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Charge or install the battery by the date on
the battery label at the latest. Once fully
charged, the battery will work for another
10 months.
Fuses
Mild hybrid technology
General
Principle
The fuses are located at different positions in
the vehicle.
The vehicle's mild hybrid technology includes
a 48 volt battery. Mild hybrid technology can
reduce fuel consumption.
Information on fuse assignment, as well as the
positions of the fuse boxes, is available on the
Internet: fusecard.bmw.com.
Safety information
Safety information
DANGER
Touching live components can result in an
electric shock. There is a danger of injury or
danger to life. Do not touch any components
that could be live.
WARNING
Incorrect or repaired fuses can overload elec-
trical cables and components. There is a risk
of fire. Do not repair blown fuses or replace
them with fuses with a different colour or
amp rating.
General
The battery for the mild hybrid technology is
located in the engine compartment under a
cover.
Replacing fuses
The vehicle manufacturer recommends having
fuses changed by an authorised Service Part-
ner or another qualified Service Partner or a
specialist workshop.
Notice
Do not replace or work on the mild hybrid tech-
nology battery.
Disposing of the old battery
Dispose of old batteries with an author-
ised Service Partner, another qualified
Service Partner or a specialist work-
shop, or hand them in to an authorised collec-
tion point.
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