BMW 2 SERIES COUPE 2017 Owners Manual

Replacing
componentsVehicle
features
and
optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due
to the selected options or country versions.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations
must be observed.
Onboard
vehicle
tool
kit
The onboard vehicle tool kit is located under
the cargo floor panel.
Wiper
blade
replacement Safety
information NOTE
If the wiper arm falls onto the windshield
without the wiper blades installed, the windj shield can be damaged. There is a risk of propjerty damage. Secure the wiper arm when rejplacing the wiper blades and do not fold downthe wipers without the wiper blades installed.'

erss service center or another qualified servicecenter or repair shop.
A spare light box is available from a dealerss
service center or another qualified service cenj
ter or repair shop.
Observe the safety information, refer to page 212.
Light-emitting
diodes
(LEDs) Some items of equipment use light-emitting
diodes installed behind a cover as a light
source. These light-emitting diodes, which are
related to conventional lasers, are officially
designated as Class 1 light-emitting diodes.
Observe the safety information, refer to
page 212.
Safety
information
Lights
and
bulbs WARNING
Bulbs can get hot during operation. Conj
tact with the bulbs can cause burns. There is a
risk of injury. Only change bulbs after they
have cooled off.'

Headlight
setting
The headlight adjustments can be affected by
changing lights and bulbs. After the headlight adjustment was changed, have it checked and,
if necessary, corrected by a dealerss service
center or another qualified service center or rej pair shop.
Front
lights,
bulb
replacement Halogen
headlights Overview1Daytime running lights/high beams/headj
light flasher2Parking lights3Low beams4Turn signal
Accessing
the
turn
signals
and
low
beams
Observe the safety information, refer to page 212.
1.In the wheel house, loosen the two brackj
ets and remove the cover.Turn
signal
21-watt bulb, PY21W1.If necessary, pull the inside trim of the wheel house slightly inward. Turn the bulb
socket counterclockwise and remove.2.Press the bulb gently into the socket, turn
counterclockwise and remove.3.Install the new bulb and bulb holder in rej verse order of removal.4.Attach the cover to the wheel house.Seite 213Replacing
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Low
beams
55-watt bulb, H7.1.Turn the cover counterclockwise and rej move.2.Tilt the bulb down and then up to loosen itfrom the holder 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 thestrap, arrow 1, and then press down firmly,
arrow 2. Make sure you hear the bulb enj
gage.6.Close the headlight housing with the lid.
Make sure that the lid engages.7.Attach the cover to the wheel house.Accessing
the
daytime
running
lights,
high beams/headlight
flasher
and
parking
lights
Observe the safety information, refer topage 212.1.Open the hood, refer to page 202.2.Turn the cover counterclockwise and rej
move.
Daytime
running
lights
and
high
beams/
headlight
flasher
55-watt bulb, H15.
1.Turn the bulb counterclockwise and rej move.2.Install the new bulb in reverse order of rejmoval. Turn the clockwise bulb here until it
hits the stop.3.Close the headlight housing with the lid.
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Parking
lights
6-watt bulb, H6W.1.Tilt the bulb holder down and then up to loosen it from the holder and remove it.2.Carefully remove the bulb from the bulb
holder.3.To insert the new bulb, proceed in reverse
order of removal. Make sure you hear the
bulb holder engage.4.Close the headlight housing with the lid.
Xenon
headlights
Safety
information DANGER
There can be high voltage in the lighting
system. There is danger to life. The manufacj
turer of your vehicle recommends that the work on the lighting system including bulb rejplacement be performed by a dealerss servicecenter or another qualified service center or rejpair shop.'

21-watt bulb, PY21W1.In the wheel house, loosen the two brackjets and remove the cover.2.If necessary, pull the inside trim of thewheel house slightly inward. Turn the bulb
socket counterclockwise and remove.3.Press the bulb gently into the socket, turn
counterclockwise and remove.4.Install the new bulb and bulb holder in rej verse order of removal.5.Attach the cover to the wheel house.
Halogen
front
fog
lights
Observe the safety information, refer to
page 212.
35-watt bulb, H8.
1.Use the back side of the screwdriver from the onboard vehicle tool kit to remove the
three wheel house panel screws, arrow 1.Carefully raise the wheel house panel, arj
row 2.2.Pull off the bulb connector, arrow 1.
Turn the bulb, arrow 2.
Left side of vehicle: turn clockwise.
Right side of vehicle: turn counterclockj wise.
Remove the bulb.3.Insert the new bulb, connect the connector and screw on the wheel house panel.
Turn
signal
in
exterior
mirror
The turn signals in the exterior mirrors feature
LED technology. In the case of a malfunction, contact a dealerss service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.
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Tail
lamps,
bulb
replacement
Overview1Turn signal2Top brake lamp3Reversing lamp4Rear lamp5Bottom brake lights
Bulb
replacement General
information
Observe the safety information, refer to page 212.
Turn signal, brake light, tail light and reversing light: 21-watt bulb, P21W.
Upper brake light: 21-watt bulb, H21W.
Removing
the
tail
lamp
1.Open tailgate.2.Open the two covers on the tail lamp.3.With the handle of the screwdriver from the onboard vehicle tool kit, loosen and rejmove the nuts on the two fasteners. Makesure that the nuts do not drop into the
bumper area. In addition to the two outer
fasteners, there is another inner fastener.4.Hold the grip rail in one hand, arrow 1, and
brace against the outside with your other hand, arrow 2. Carefully pry out the tail
lamp, arrow 3, until the rubber mount rej
leases from the inner fastener.5.Remove the plug from the bulb holder.
Replacing
the
bulbs
1.Loosen the six fasteners on the tail lamp, arrows 1, and remove the tail lamp from the
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3.Proceed in the reverse order to insert thenew bulb and attach the bulb holder to the
tail lamp. Make sure that the bulb holder engages in all fasteners.
Installing
the
tail
lamp
1.Connect the plug to the bulb holder.2.Insert the tail lamp straight in and press itin, arrow 1, until the rubber mount latchesin the inner fastener. Make sure when inj
serting the tail lamp that the rubber lip, arj
row 2, on the top side of the tail lamp does
not fold over. Screw on the two nuts, arj row 3, and close covers.
Central
brake
lamp
and
license
plate
lamp
Observe the safety information, refer topage 212.
These lights are made using LED technology.
In the case of a malfunction, contact a dealerss service center or another qualified service cenj
ter or repair shop.
Vehicle
battery Maintenance
The battery is maintenance-free.
The added amount of acid is sufficient for the
service life of the battery.
More information about the battery can be rej quested from a dealerss service center or anjother qualified service center or repair shop.
Replacing
the
vehicle
battery
General
information
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends that you have a dealerss service center or anjother qualified service center or repair shop
register the vehicle battery to the vehicle after
the battery has been replaced. Once the batj tery has been registered again, all comfort feaj
tures will be available without restriction and
any Check Control messages displayed which
relate to comfort features will disappear.
Safety
information NOTE
Vehicle batteries that are not compatible
can damage vehicle systems and impair vehij
cle functions. There is a risk of personal and
property damage. Only vehicle batteries that are compatible with your vehicle type should
be installed in your vehicle. Information on
compatible vehicle batteries is available at your
dealerss service center.'

Safety
informationNOTE
Battery chargers for the vehicle battery
can work with high voltages and currents,
which means that the 12 volt on-board netj work can be overloaded or damaged. There is
a risk of property damage. Only connect batj tery chargers for the vehicle battery to the
starting aid terminals in the engine compartj
ment.'

3.Remove the cover from one side, arrow 3.4.Press the four fasteners and remove the
cover.
Attaching
the
covers
1.When attaching the cover, make sure that all four fasteners are engaged.2.Attach the cover under the rubber lip and
then thread it between the bars.3.Press down on the holder and tighten the
three screws.
In
the
cargo
area
Fold up the cargo floor panel.
Information on the fuse types and locations is
found on a separate sheet.
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