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Mobility Wheels and tires
Retreaded tires
Storage
Possibly substantial variations in the de-
Store wheels and tires in a cool, dry place with
sign and age of the tire casing structures can
as little exposure to light as possible.
limit service life and have a negative impact on
Always protect tires against all contact with oil,
road safety.◀
grease and fuels.
Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pres-
Winter tires
sure indicated on the side wall of the tire.
Winter tires are recommended for operating on
winter roads.
Although so-called all-season M+S tires pro-
Run-flat tires
vide better winter traction than summer tires,
they do not provide the same level of perform-
Label
ance as winter tires.
Maximum speed of winter tires
If the maximum speed of the vehicle is higher
than the permissible speed for the winter tires,
then a respective symbol is displayed in your
field of vision. You can obtain this sign from the
tire specialist or from your service center.
Maximum speed for winter tires
RSC label on the tire sidewall.
Do not exceed the maximum speed for
the respective winter tires; otherwise, tire dam-
The wheels consist of tires that are self-sup-
age and accidents can occur.◀
porting, to a limited degree, and possibly spe-
cial rims.
Run-flat tires
The support of the sidewall allows the tire to
remain drivable to a restricted degree in the
If you are already using run-flat tires, for your
event of a tire inflation pressure loss.
own safety you should replace them only with
the same kind. No spare tire is available in the
Follow the instructions for continued driving
case of a flat tire. Your service center will be
with a flat tire.
glad to advise you.
Changing run-flat tires
Rotating wheels between axles
For your own safety, only use run-flat tires. No
Different wear patterns can occur on the front
spare tire is available in the case of a flat tire.
and rear axles depending on individual driving
Your service center will be glad to advise you.
conditions. The tires can be rotated between
the axles to achieve even wear. Your service
center will be glad to advise you. After rotating,
Mobility System
check the tire pressure and correct if needed.
Rotating the tires is not permissible on vehi-
The concept
cles with different tire sizes or rim sizes on the
With the Mobility System, minor tire damage
front and rear axles.
can be sealed quickly to enable continued
travel. To accomplish this, sealant is pumped
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into the tires, which seals the damage from the
Sealing container
inside.
The compressor can be used to check the tire
inflation pressure.
Hints
▷ Follow the instructions on using the Mobi-
lity System found on the compressor and
sealant container.
▷ Use of the Mobility System may be ineffec-
tive if the tire puncture measures approx.
▷
Sealing container, arrow 1.
1/8 in/4 mm or more.
▷
Filling hose, arrow 2.
▷ Contact the nearest service center if the
Observe use-by date on the sealant container.
tire cannot be made drivable.
▷ If possible, do not remove foreign bodies
Compressor
that have penetrated the tire.
▷ Pull the speed limit sticker off the sealant
container and apply it to the steering
wheel.
▷ The use of a sealant can damage the TPM
wheel electronics. In this case, have the
electronics checked at the next opportu-
nity and have them replaced if needed.
Enclosed areas
Do not let the engine run in enclosed
1
On/off reel
areas, since breathing in exhaust fumes may
2
Holder for bottle
lead to loss of consciousness and death. The
3
Reduce inflation pressure
exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an
odorless and colorless but highly toxic gas.◀
4
Inflation pressure dial
5
Compressor
Storage
6
Connector/cable for socket
The Mobility System is located under the
7
Connection hose — stowed in the bottom
cargo floor panel.
of the compressor
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Filling the tire with sealant
4. Slide the sealing container upright into the
holder on the compressor housing, ensur-
1. Shake the sealing container.
ing that it engages audibly.
2. Take the connection hose completely out
5. Screw the connection hose onto the tire
of the compressor housing. Do not kink the
valve of the defective wheel.
hose.
6. With the compressor switched off, insert
3. Attach the connection hose to the connec-
the plug into a power socket inside the ve-
tor of the sealing container, ensuring that it
hicle.
engages audibly.
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7. With the ignition turned on or the engine
3. Wrap the empty sealant container and con-
running, reel on the compressor.
nection hose in suitable material to avoid
dirtying the cargo area.
4. Stow the Mobility System back in the vehi-
cle.
Distributing the sealant
Immediately drive approx. 5 miles/10 km to en-
sure that the sealant is evenly distributed in the
tire.
Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
Switch off the compressor after 10 mi-
If possible, do not drive at speeds less than
nutes
12 mph/20 km/h.
Do not allow the compressor to run longer than
10 minutes; otherwise, the device will overheat
To correct the tire inflation pressure
and may be damaged.◀
1.
Stop at a suitable location.
2.
Screw the connection hose onto the tire
Let the compressor run for approx. 3 to 8 mi-
valve stem.
nutes to fill the tire with sealant and achieve a
tire inflation pressure of approx. 2.5 bar.
While the tire is being filled with sealant, the
tire inflation pressure may sporadically reach
approx. 5 bar. Do not reel off the compressor at
this point.
If a tire inflation pressure of 2 bar is not
reached:
1. Switch off the compressor.
2. Unscrew the filling hose from the wheel.
3.
Attach the connection hose directly to the
3. Drive 33 ft/10 m forward and back to dis-
compressor.
tribute the sealant in the tire.
4. Inflate the tire again using the compressor.
If a tire inflation pressure of 2 bar cannot be
reached, contact your service center.
Stowing the Mobility System
1. Remove the connection hose of the seal-
ant container from the wheel.
2. Remove the connection hose from the
sealant container.
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4. Insert the connector into a power socket
▷
225/50 R 17.
inside the vehicle.
▷
225/45 R 18.
Follow the snow chain manufacturer's instruc-
tions.
Make sure that the snow chains are always
sufficiently tight. Retighten as needed accord-
ing to the chain manufacturer's instructions.
Do not initialize the Flat Tire Monitor after
mounting snow chains, as doing so may result
in incorrect readings.
Do not initialize the Tire Pressure Monitor after
5. Correct the tire inflation pressure to
mounting snow chains, as doing so may result
2.5 bar.
in incorrect readings.
▷ Increase pressure: with the ignition
When driving with snow chains, briefly activate
turned on or the engine running, reel
Dynamic Traction Control if needed.
on the compressor.
▷ To reduce the pressure: press the but-
Maximum speed with snow chains
ton on the compressor.
Do not exceed a speed of 30 mph/50 km/h
when using snow chains.
Continuing the trip
Do not exceed the maximum permissible
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
Reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor.
Reinitialize the Tire Pressure Monitor.
Replace the defective tire and the sealant con-
tainer of the Mobility System as soon as possi-
ble.
Snow chains
Fine-link snow chains
Only certain types of fine-link snow chains
have been tested by the manufacturer of the
vehicle, classified as road-safe and approved.
Information about the approved snow chains
are available from the service center.
Use
Use only in pairs on the rear wheels, equipped
with the tires of the following size:
▷
225/55 R 16.
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Engine compartment Mobility
Engine compartment
the selected options or country versions. This
Vehicle features and options
also applies to safety-related functions and
This chapter describes all standard, country-
systems. The respectively applicable country
specific and optional features offered with the
provisions must be observed when using the
series. It also describes features that are not
respective features and systems.
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
Important features in the engine compartment
1
Jump-starting, negative battery terminal
6
Oil filler neck
2
Vehicle identification number
7
Coolant reservoir
3
Washer fluid reservoir
The coolant reservoir for 6-cylinder and
diesel engines is located on the opposite
4
Jump-starting, positive battery terminal
side of the engine compartment.
5
Engine compartment fuse box
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Mobility Engine compartment
Hood
Indicator/warning lights
When the hood is unlocked, a Check Control
Hints
message is displayed.
Working in the engine compartment
Closing the hood
Never attempt to perform any service or
Hood open when driving
repair operations on your vehicle without the
necessary professional technical training.
If you see any signs that the hood is not
completely closed while driving, pull over im-
If you are unfamiliar with the statutory guide-
mediately and close it securely.◀
lines, have any work on the vehicle performed
only by a service center.
Danger of jamming
If work is not carried out properly, there is a
Make sure that the closing path of the
danger of subsequent damage and related
hood is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀
safety hazards.◀
Never reach into the engine compart-
ment
Never reach into spaces or gaps in the engine
compartment; otherwise, there is a risk of in-
jury, e.g., from rotating or hot parts.◀
Fold down wiper arm
Before opening the hood, ensure that the
wiper arms are against the windshield, or this
Let the hood drop from a height of approx. 16
may result in damage.◀
in/40 cm and push down on it to lock it fully.
The hood must audibly engage on both sides.
Opening the hood
1. Pull lever, arrow 1.
Hood is unlocked
2. After the lever is released, pull the lever
again, arrow 2.
Hood can be opened.
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Engine oil Mobility
Engine oil
Vehicle features and options
Electronic oil measurement
This chapter describes all standard, country-
Status display
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
The concept
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
The engine oil level is monitored electronically
the selected options or country versions. This
while driving and shown on the Control Dis-
also applies to safety-related functions and
play.
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
If the engine oil level reaches the minimum
respective features and systems.
level, a check control message is displayed.
Requirements
General information
A current measured value is available after ap-
prox. 30 minutes of driving. During a shorter
The engine oil consumption is dependent on
trip, the status of the last, sufficiently long trip
the driving style and driving conditions.
is displayed.
The engine oil consumption can increase in
With frequent short-distance trips, regularly
case of, for example:
perform a detailed measurement.
▷ Sporty driving.
▷ Break-in the engine.
Displaying the engine oil level
▷ Idling of the engine.
On the Control Display:
▷ Usage of non-approved engine oil grades.
1. "Vehicle info"
Therefore, regularly check the engine oil level
2. "Vehicle status"
after refueling.
3.
"Engine oil level"
Depending on its engine, the vehicle is equip-
ped with electronic oil measurement or oil
Engine oil level display messages
measuring is done with a dipstick.
Different messages appear on the display de-
The electronic oil measurement has two meas-
pending on the engine oil level. Pay attention
uring principles:
to these messages.
▷ Status display
If the engine oil level is too low, within the next
▷ Detailed measurement
125 miles/200 km Add engine oil, refer to
page 206.
Engine oil level too low
Add engine oil immediately; otherwise,
an insufficient amount of engine oil could re-
sult in engine damage.◀
Take care not to add too much engine oil.
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Too much engine oil
Adding engine oil
Have the vehicle checked immediately;
otherwise, surplus engine oil can lead to en-
General information
gine damage.◀
Switch off the ignition and safely park the vehi-
cle before engine oil is added.
Detailed measurement
Oil filler neck
The concept
In the detailed measurement the engine oil
level is checked and displayed via a scale.
Gasoline engine:
If the engine oil level reaches the minimum
level, a check control message is displayed.
Diesel engine:
During the measurement, the idle speed is in-
creased somewhat.
Only add engine oil when the message is dis-
played in the instrument cluster. The quantity
General information
to be added is indicated in the message dis-
A detailed measurement is only possible with
played in the instrument cluster.
certain engines.
Adding engine oil
Requirements
Add oil within the next 125 miles/200 km;
▷ Vehicle is on level road.
otherwise, this may cause engine damage.◀
▷ Steptronic transmission: selector lever in
Do not add too much engine oil
selector lever position N or P and accelera-
tor pedal not depressed.
When too much engine oil is added, im-
mediately have the vehicle checked, otherwise,
▷ Engine is running and is at operating tem-
this may cause engine damage.◀
perature.
Protect children
Performing a detailed measurement
Keep oil, grease, etc., out of reach of chil-
In order to perform a detailed measurement of
dren and observe the warnings on the contain-
the engine oil level:
ers to prevent health risks.◀
1. "Vehicle info"
2. "Vehicle status"
Engine oil types to add
3.
"Measure engine oil level"
4. "Start measurement"
Hints
The engine oil level is checked and displayed
No oil additives
via a scale.
Oil additives may lead to engine dam-
Time: approx. 1 minute.
age.◀
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Viscosity grades for engine oils
When selecting an engine oil, ensure that
the engine oil belongs to one of the viscosity
grades SAE 0W-40, SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-40,
and SAE 5W-30 or malfunctions or engine
damage may occur.◀
The engine oil quality is critical for the life of
the engine.
Suitable engine oil types
You can add engine oils that meet the follow-
ing oil rating standards:
Gasoline engine
BMW Longlife-01.
BMW Longlife-01 FE.
Further information regarding the oil specifica-
tions and viscosities of engine oils can be in-
quired with the service center.
Alternative engine oil types
If an engine oil suitable for continuous use is
not available, up to 1 US quart/liter of an en-
gine oil with the following oil rating can be
added:
Gasoline engine
API SM or superior oil rating.
Engine oil change:
The vehicle manufacturer recommends that
you let the service center change the motor oil.
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Mobility Coolant
Coolant
The marks are on the side of the coolant
Vehicle features and options
reservoir.
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
Symbol
Meaning
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
Maximum
the selected options or country versions. This
Minimum
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
Adding
respective features and systems.
1.
Let the engine cool.
2.
Turn the lid of the coolant reservoir slightly
counterclockwise to allow any excess
Hints
pressure to dissipate, then open it.
Danger of burns from hot engine
Do not open the cooling system while
the engine is hot; otherwise, esliding coolant
may cause burns.◀
Suitable additives
Only use suitable additives; otherwise,
engine damage may occur. The additives are
harmful to your health.◀
Coolant consists of water and additives.
3.
If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up
to the specified level; do not overfill.
Not all commercially available additives are
suitable for the vehicle. Information about the
4.
Turn the lid until there is an audible click.
suitable additives are available from the service
The arrows on the coolant reservoir and
center.
the lid must point towards one another.
5.
Have the cause of the coolant loss elimi-
nated as soon as possible.
Coolant level
General information
Disposal
Depending on the engine installation, the cool-
Comply with the relevant environmen-
ant reservoir is located on the right side or the
tal protection regulations when dispos-
left side of the engine compartment.
ing of coolant and coolant additives.
Checking
1. Let the engine cool.
2. The coolant level is correct if it lies be-
tween the minimum and maximum marks.
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Maintenance
Vehicle features and options
Service data in the remote control
Information on the required maintenance is
This chapter describes all standard, country-
continuously stored in the remote control.
specific and optional features offered with the
Your service center will read out this data and
series. It also describes features that are not
suggest the right array of service procedures
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
for your vehicle.
the selected options or country versions. This
Therefore, hand your service specialist the re-
also applies to safety-related functions and
mote control with which the vehicle was driven
systems. The respectively applicable country
most recently.
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
Storage periods
Storage periods during which the vehicle bat-
BMW maintenance system
tery was disconnected are not taken into ac-
count.
The maintenance system indicates required
If this occurs, have a service center update the
maintenance measures, and thereby provides
time-dependent maintenance procedures,
support in maintaining road safety and the op-
such as checking brake fluid and, if needed,
erational reliability of the vehicle.
changing the engine oil and the microfilter/
In some cases scopes and intervals may vary
activated-charcoal filter.
according to the country-specific version. Re-
placement work, spare parts, fuels and lubri-
cants and wear materials are calculated sepa-
Service and Warranty
rately. Additional information is available from
the service center.
Information Booklet for US
models and Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for
Condition Based Service
Canadian models
CBS
Please consult your Service and Warranty In-
Sensors and special algorithms take into ac-
formation Booklet for US models and Warranty
count the driving conditions of your vehicle.
and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian mod-
Based on this, Condition Based Service recog-
els for additional information on service re-
nizes the maintenance requirements.
quirements.
The system makes it possible to adapt the
Maintenance and repair should be performed
amount of maintenance corresponding to your
by your service center. Make sure to have reg-
user profile.
ular maintenance procedures recorded in the
Detailed information on service requirements,
vehicle's Service and Warranty Information
refer to page 89, can be displayed on the Con-
Booklet for US models, and in the Warranty
trol Display.
and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian mod-
els. These entries are proof of regular mainte-
nance.
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Socket for OBD Onboard
Diagnosis
Note
Socket for Onboard Diagnosis
The socket for onboard diagnostics may
only be used by the service center or a work-
shop that operates in accordance with the
specifications of the vehicle manufacturer with
correspondingly trained personnel and other
authorized persons. Otherwise, use may result
in operating problems for the vehicle.◀
Position
There is an OBD socket on the driver's side for
checking the primary components in the vehi-
cle's emissions.
Emissions
▷ The warning lamp lights up:
Emissions are deteriorating. Have
the vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
▷ The warning lamp flashes under certain
circumstances:
This indicates that there is excessive mis-
firing in the engine.
Reduce the vehicle speed and have the
system checked immediately; otherwise,
serious engine misfiring within a brief pe-
riod can seriously damage emission con-
trol components, in particular the catalytic
converter.
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Replacing components
Vehicle features and options
Replacing the wiper blades
1. To change the wiper blades, fold up, refer
This chapter describes all standard, country-
to page 75, the wiper arms.
specific and optional features offered with the
2. Fold up and hold the wiper arm firmly.
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
3. Squeeze the retainer spring, arrow 1, and
the selected options or country versions. This
fold up the wiper blade, arrow 2.
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
Onboard vehicle tool kit
4. Remove the wiper blade forward from the
catch.
5. Insert the new wiper blade in reverse order
of removal until it locks in place.
6. Fold down the wipers.
Folding down wipers before opening the
The onboard vehicle tool kit is located in the
hood
trunk in a storage compartment beneath the
Before opening the hood, ensure that the
cargo floor panel.
wiper arms with the wiper blades are against
the windshield to prevent damage.◀
Wiper blade replacement
Lamp and bulb replacement
Note
Hints
Do not fold down the wipers without
wiper blades
Lights and bulbs
Do not fold down the wipers if wiper blades
Lights and bulbs make an essential contribu-
have not been installed; this may damage the
tion to vehicle safety.
windshield.◀
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.
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You can obtain a selection of replacement
Headlight glass
bulbs at the service center.
Condensation can form on the inside of the ex-
Danger of burns
ternal lights in cool or humid weather. When
driving with the light switched on, the conden-
Only change bulbs when they are cool;
sation evaporates after a short time. The head-
otherwise, there is a danger of getting
light glass does not need to be changed.
burned.◀
If the headlights do not dim despite driving
Working on the lighting system
with the light switched on, increasing humidity
When working on the lighting system,
forms, e. g. water droplets in the light, have the
you should always reel off the lights affected to
service center check this.
prevent short circuits.
Headlight setting
To avoid possible injury or equipment damage
when replacing bulbs, observe any instructions
The headlight adjustments can be affected by
provided by the bulb manufacturer.◀
changing lights and bulbs. Have the head-
lights' settings checked and corrected by serv-
Do not perform work/bulb replacement
ice after a replacement.
on xenon headlights
Have any work on the xenon lighting system,
Front lights, bulb replacement
including bulb replacement, performed only by
a service center. Due to the high voltage
Halogen headlights
present in the system, there is a danger of fatal
injuries if work is carried out improperly.◀
Headlights
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.
Use a clean tissue, cloth or something similar,
or hold the bulb by its base.◀
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs)
1
Parking lights
Some items of equipment use light-emitting
2
High beams/headlight flasher
diodes installed behind a cover as a light
3
Low beams
source.
4
Turn signal
These light-emitting diodes, which are related
5
Daytime running lights
to conventional lasers, are officially designated
as Class 1 light-emitting diodes.
Accessing the turn signals and low beams
Do not remove the covers
Follow general instructions, refer to page 211.
Do not remove the covers, and never
stare into the unfiltered light for several hours;
otherwise, irritation of the retina could result.◀
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Low beams
55-watt bulb, H7.
1. Turn the lid counterclockwise and remove.
In the wheel house, loosen the two brackets
and remove the cover.
Turn signal
2. Tilt the bulb down and then up to loosen it
21-watt bulb, PY21W
from the holder and remove.
1. If necessary, pull the inside trim of the
wheel house slightly inward. Turn the bulb
holder counterclockwise and remove.
3. Pull the connector off the bulb.
4. Attach the connector to the new bulb.
5. First insert the bulb at the top with the
2. Press the bulb gently into the socket, turn
strap, arrow 1, and then press down firmly,
counterclockwise and remove.
arrow 2. Make sure that the bulb snaps into
3. Install the new bulb and bulb holder in re-
place.
verse order of removal.
4. Attach the cover to the wheel house.
6. Close the headlight housing with the lid.
Make sure that the lid engages.
7. Attach the cover to the wheel house.
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Accessing the daytime running lights, high
High beams/headlight flasher
beams/headlight flasher and parking lights
55-watt bulb, H7.
Follow general instructions, refer to page 211.
1. Tilt the bulb down and then up to loosen it
1. Open the hood, refer to page 204.
from the holder and remove.
2. Turn the lid counterclockwise and remove.
2. Pull the connector off the bulb.
3. Attach the connector to the new bulb.
Parking lights
4. First insert the bulb at the top with the
6-watt bulb, H6W.
strap, arrow 1, and then press down firmly,
arrow 2. Make sure that the bulb snaps into
1. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and
place.
remove.
5. Close the headlight housing with the lid.
2. Press the bulb gently into the socket, turn
Make sure that the lid engages.
counterclockwise and remove.
3. To insert the bulb and bulb holder, proceed
in reverse order of removal. Make sure that
the bulb holder snaps into place.
4. Close the headlight housing with the lid.
Make sure that the lid engages.
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Daytime running lights
Headlights
24-watt bulb, PW24W.
1. If necessary, remove the high beam bulb
connector.
2. Remove the bulb holder.
1
Parking lights / daytime running lights
2
Low beams/high beams/headlight flasher
3
Turn signal
Low beams and high beams are designed with
3. Remove the bulb from the bulb holder.
xenon technology.
4. To insert the new bulb, proceed in reverse
The parking lights and daylight running lights
order of removal. During insertion, the bot-
are made using LED technology.
tom of the bulb holder must be facing
Contact your service center in the event of a
downward. Make sure that the bulb holder
malfunction.
snaps into place.
5. Attach the high beam bulb connector.
Turn signal
6. Close the headlight housing with the lid.
Follow general instructions, refer to page 211.
Make sure that the lid engages.
Xenon headlights
Xenon headlights
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 a bulb fails, reel on the front fog lights and
continue the trip with great care. Comply with
local regulations.
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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21-watt bulb, PY21W
Carefully pull back the wheel house panel,
arrow 2.
1. In the wheel house, loosen the two brack-
ets and remove the cover.
2. Pull off the bulb connector, arrow 1.
Turn the bulb, arrow 2.
2. If necessary, pull the inside trim of the
wheel house slightly inward. Turn the bulb
Left side of vehicle: turn clockwise.
socket counterclockwise and remove.
Right side of vehicle: turn counterclock-
wise.
Remove the bulb.
3. Press the bulb gently into the socket, turn
counterclockwise and remove.
4. Install the new bulb and bulb holder in re-
3. Insert the new bulb, connect the connector
verse order of removal.
and screw on the wheel house panel.
5. Attach the cover to the wheel house.
Turn signal in exterior mirror
Front fog lights
Follow general instructions, refer to page 211.
Follow general instructions, refer to page 211.
The turn signals in the exterior mirrors feature
35-watt bulb, H8.
LED technology. Contact your service center
in the event of a malfunction.
1. Use the handle of the screwdriver from the
onboard vehicle tool kit to remove the
three wheel house panel screws, arrow 1.
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Tail lights, bulb replacement
Removing the exterior tail lamp
1. Open trunk lid.
At a glance
2. Use the screwdriver from the onboard ve-
hicle tool kit to loosen the screw, arrow 1,
and remove the cover, arrow 2.
1
Turn signal
2
Reversing lamp
3
Inside brake lamp
3.
Use the screwdriver handle to loosen the
two nuts, arrows 1 and 2, and remove. The
4
Tail lights
tail lamp is still attached to a rubber mount
5
Outside brake lamp
on the outside.
Bulb replacement, exterior tail lights
General information
Follow general instructions, refer to page 211.
Turn signal: 21-watt bulb, P21WLL.
Outer brake lamp: 21-watt bulb, H21W.
The tail lights feature LED technology. Contact
your service center in the event of a malfunc-
4.
Grasp the inner edge of the tail lamp and
tion.
carefully swing it back and out of the rub-
Use caution when replacing the bulb
ber mount, arrow 1. Use your free hand to
Use caution and proceed one step at a
hold it in place in order to prevent the tail
time when replacing the bulbs to prevent dam-
lamp from coming loose suddenly. Make
age to the tail lights or the vehicle.◀
sure that the foam rubber sealing ring is on
the centering pin, arrow 2.
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5. Remove the connecting line from the clip
component, arrow 2. Make sure that the
on the bulb holder.
tail lamp engages in the rubber mount.
6. Press and hold the catch at the top on the
connector of the connecting line and re-
move the connector from the bulb holder.
Replacing the bulbs
1. Loosen the four fasteners, arrow 1, on the
bulb holder and remove the bulb holder
from the tail lamp, arrow 2.
4. Screw the tail lamp on with the two nuts.
5. Insert and secure the cover. Make sure that
the tubular seal is not pinched.
Lights in the trunk lid
General information
Follow general instructions, refer to page 211.
2. Press the defective bulb gently into the
Reversing lights: 16-watt bulb, PW16W.
socket, turn counterclockwise and remove.
Inner brake lights: 21-watt bulb, H21W
3. Proceed in the reverse order to insert the
new bulb and attach the bulb holder. Make
Accessing the lights
sure that the bulb holder engages in all fas-
1. If needed, remove warning triangle, refer to
teners.
page 223, and bracket with the screw-
driver from the onboard vehicle tool kit, re-
Installing the tail lamp
fer to page 211.
1. Connect the connecting line to the tail
2. Use the screwdriver from the onboard ve-
lamp and secure the bulb holder in the clip.
hicle tool kit to loosen and completely re-
2. Make sure that the foam rubber sealing
move the screws on the trim.
ring is on the centering pin, arrow 2, and is
not damaged.
3. Position and firmly press the outer part of
the tail lamp onto the rubber mount, ar-
row 1 and the inner part onto the centering
3. Carefully loosen the trim from the trunk lid,
starting at the edge and working toward
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the area around the recessed grips. Make
Rear lamp, license plate lamp and
sure that the trim does not become stuck.
central brake lamp
4. Carefully swing out the trim.
Follow general instructions, refer to page 211.
These lights are made using LED technology.
Replacing the reversing lamp and inner
Contact your service center in the event of a
brake lamp
malfunction.
1. Loosen the two holders, arrow 1 and pull
down on the lamp holder to remove, ar-
row 2.
Changing wheels
Hints
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.
Which is why no spare tire is available.
The tools for changing wheels are available as
accessories from your service center.
2. Unscrew the defective bulb of the revers-
Jacking points for the vehicle jack
ing or brake lamp from its socket counter-
clockwise.
3. Insert the new bulb.
Installing the bulb holder
1. Slide the bulb holder onto the two guide
pins, arrow 1. Insert the two contacts, ar-
row 2, into the connections, arrow 3.
The jacking points for the vehicle jack are lo-
cated at the positions shown.
Position the vehicle jack only at the loca-
tions shown
There are also hybrid components under the
vehicle that are faded by the underbody panel-
ing.
2. Press on the bulb holder. Make sure that
Make sure not to damage any of the under-
the two exterior holders latch into place.
body paneling parts.
3. Swing the trim back onto the trunk lid and
Otherwise, there is the risk of fatal injury from
secure.
electrocution due to damaged high-voltage
components.◀
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