BMW SPORT WAGON 2001 Owners Manual

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Overview
Controls and features Operation, care
and maintenance
Owner service procedures
Technical dataIndex
Advanced technology
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Replacement procedures:
Onboard tool kit 182
Wiper blades 182
Lamps and bulbs 183
Changing a wheel 190
Battery 193
Fuses 196
In case of electrical
malfunction:
Fuel filler door 198
Sliding/Tilt sunroof 198
Tailgate 199
Assistance, giving and
receiving:
Jump-starting 200
Towing the vehicle 201

182n
Attached to the underside of the
luggage compartment lid/tailgate.
Unscrew the wingnut for access.
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Front
1 Pull the wiper arm up slightly and hold it firmly.
2 Press back the release (arrow) and pull the wiper blade back toward the
base of the wiper arm.
3 Install the new blade and slide the release back into position.
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Rear*
1 Hold the wiper blade on the window and remove/unclip the wiper arm at
the articulated joint (arrow).
2 Insert a new wiper blade and press it on/clip it into the wiper arm.
Use only wiper blades approved
by BMW. <
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Onboard tool kit Wiper blades

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183nLamps and bulbs
The lamps and bulbs make essential
contributions to the safety of your vehi-
cle. For this reason, follow the instruc-
tions below carefully when replacing a
bulb. If you are not familiar with any of
the procedures, consult your BMW
center.
Do not touch the glass portion of a
new bulb with your bare hands
since even small amounts of impurities
burn into the surface and reduce the
service life of the bulb. Use a clean
cloth, paper napkin, or a similar mate-
rial, or hold the bulb by its metallic
base. <
A replacement bulb set is available from
your BMW center.
Whenever working on the electri-
cal system, switch off the electri-
cal accessory you are working on or
disconnect the cable from the negative
terminal of the battery. Failure to do this
could result in short circuits.
To prevent injuries and damage, com-
ply with any instructions provided by
the bulb manufacturer. <
The illustration shows the right-hand
engine compartment.
For checking and adjusting head-
lamp aim, please contact your
BMW center. <
1 Low beams
2 High beams
H7 bulb, 55 watts
The H7 bulb is pressurized. There-
fore, wear safety glasses and pro-
tective gloves. Failure to comply with
this precaution could lead to injury if the
bulb is accidentally damaged during re-
placement. <
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1 Turn the bulb holder to the left (arrow)
and remove.
2 Remove and replace the bulb.
When cleaning the headlamps,
please observe the following:
> Do not wipe dry (scratches). Never
use abrasives or strong
solvents to clean the covers.
Remove dirt and contamination (such
as insects) by soaking with BMW Car
Shampoo and then rinsing with plenty
of water.
Always use a deicer spray to remove
accumulated ice and snow – never
use a scraper. <

184nLamps and bulbs
Xenon lamps*
The operating life of these lamp units is
extremely long and the likelihood of fail-
ure very low, provided that they are not
switched on and off a very great num-
ber of times. If one of these bulbs
should nevertheless fail, it is possible to
continue driving with great caution us-
ing the fog lamps, provided traffic laws
in your area do not prohibit this.
Because of the extremely high
voltages involved, any work on the
lighting system should be carried out by
technically-qualified personnel only.
Otherwise, there is a risk of fatal in-
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Parking lamp
10 watt bulb
The bulb holder and reflector are a
single unit and are both changed
at the same time. <
1 Turn the bulb holder with reflector to the left and remove.
2 Disconnect the plug.
3 Plug the new bulb holder into the plug connector. Be sure that it is
securely engaged.
4 Insert the reflector with bulb holder and turn to the right as far as
possible.
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Front turn signal indicators/
Parking lamps (side marker
lamps)
Dual-filament bulb, 21 watt
1 Turn the bulb holder to the left and
remove.
2 Remove and replace the bulb.
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185nLamps and bulbs
Side turn signal indicators
5 watt bulb
1 Use finger pressure against the rear
end of the lens (arrow) to press it for-
ward for removal.
2 Press gently on the bulb and turn it to the left to remove it.
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Front fog lamps
H8 bulb, 35 watt
The bulb is pressurized. There-
fore, wear safety glasses and pro-
tective gloves. Failure to comply with
this precaution could lead to injury if the
bulb is accidentally damaged during re-
placement. <
1 Using a screwdriver, remove the mounting clip for the air grill (arrow)
and remove the grill by bringing it
toward the front.
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2 Loosen both screws (arrows).
3 Take off the cover panel next to the headlamp.
4 Turn the headlamp 90 3 to the left and
remove it by bringing it toward the
front.
5 Disconnect the plug.
6 Turn the lamp to the left and remove it.
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186nLamps and bulbs
Tail lamps – sedan
Rear lamp/side marker lamps: LEDs
Remaining bulbs: 21 watts
1 Turn signal indicator yellow
2 Rear lamp/side marker lamps red
3 Backup lamp white
4 Brake lamp red
5 Reflector red
Please contact your BMW center
if there is a defect in the rear
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1 Use the upper handle to fold down
the side panel in the luggage com-
partment.
2 Turn the corresponding bulb holder to the left (arrow) and remove it.
3 Press the defective bulb gently and turn it to the left. Remove the bulb
and replace it.
4 Insert the bulb holder and turn to the right as far as possible.
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Tail lamps – sport wagon
Rear lamp/side marker lamps: LEDs
Remaining bulbs: 21 watts
1 Turn signal indicator yellow
2 Rear lamp/side marker lamps red
3 Backup lamp white
4 Brake lamps, reflector red
5 Reflector red
Please contact your BMW center
if there is a defect in the rear
lamp/side marker lamp assembly. <
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187nLamps and bulbs
Lamps in the rear apron panel:
1 Open the cover in the side panel.
2 Turn the quick-release fastener and
remove the trim panel in front of the
bulb holder.
3 Open the quick-release fastener (arrow) and remove the bulb holder.
4 Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while turning it to the left to remove.
If a subwoofer
* is installed behind the
right-hand panel, unscrew the T-screw
and swing the subwoofer to the side.
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Lamps in the luggage compartment lid/
tailgate:
1 Open the trim panel in the luggage compartment lid/tailgate.
2 Open the quick-release fastener (arrow) and remove the lamp holder.
3 Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while turning it to the left to remove.
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Center (high-mount) brake lamp
21 watt bulb
1 Open the luggage compartment lid.
2 Unclip the cover panel (on the underside of the parcel tray) with
a screwdriver (arrow).
3 Turn the bulb holder to the left and remove.
4 Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while turning it to the left to remove.
sport wagon: LED strip in the tailgate.
Please contact a BMW center in case of
a malfunction.
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188nLamps and bulbs
License plate lamps
5 watt bulb
1 Insert a screwdriver into the slot and
press to the left (arrow); this disen-
gages the lamp.
2 Remove the lamp and replace the bulb.
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Interior lamps
Front
Interior lamp (10 watt bulb) with
reading lamps (10 watt bulbs)
1 Interior lamp: press the lamp out to the side with a screwdriver and re-
move the lens. Pull the bulb from the
contacts.
2 Reading lamp: gently press against the lamp while turning it to the left to
remove.
Indirect lighting
1 watt bulb
1 Unclip the lamp holder.
2 Remove the bulb.
Rear – sedan
Interior lamp (10 watt bulb) with
reading lamp (5 watt bulb)
1 Use a screwdriver on the upper recesses to pry out the lamp.
2 Interior lamp: push back the tab on the reflector and replace the bulb.
3 Reading lamp: gently press against the lamp while turning it to the left to
remove. Rear – sport wagon
Interior lamp: 5 watt bulbs
1 Use a screwdriver to pry out the lamp
from above.
2 Remove the lens.
3 Replace the bulb.
Interior lamp (10 watt bulb) with
reading lamp (6 watt bulb)
1 Using a screwdriver, press the lamp next to the button out to the side.
2 Remove the lens.
3 Replace the bulb.

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189nLamps and bulbs
Footwell lamps
5 watt bulb
1 Use a screwdriver to press the lens
out to the side.
2 Replace the bulb.
Glove compartment lamp
5 watt bulb
1 Apply a screwdriver to the recess to pry the lamp out.
2 Remove the reflector.
3 Replace the bulb.
Luggage compartment lamps –
sedan
Lamp on the underside of the rear
parcel tray: halogen lamp, 10 watt
Lamp in the luggage compartment lid:
10 watt bulb
1 Apply a screwdriver to the recess to pry the lamp out.
2 Remove the reflector.
3 Replace the bulb.
Luggage compartment lamps –
sport wagon
Headliner lamps: 10 watt bulbs
1 Use a screwdriver to push the lens to the side.
2 Replace the bulbs.
Lamps on the apron of the tailgate:
10 watt bulb
1 Use a screwdriver to pry out the lamp at the upper edge.
2 Remove the reflector.
3 Replace the bulb.

190nChanging a wheel
Safety measures in the event of a
flat tire or wheel change:
Stop the vehicle as far as possible from
passing traffic. Park on a firm, flat,
surface. Switch on the hazard warning
flashers.
Turn the steering wheel to the straight-
ahead position, remove the key and
engage the steering lock. Shift into 1st
or reverse (selector lever in Park with
automatic transmission) and engage
the parking brake.
All passengers should be outside the
vehicle and well away from your imme-
diate working area (behind a guardrail,
for instance).
If necessary, set up your warning trian-
gle or portable hazard warning lamp on
the roadside at an appropriate distance
from the rear of the vehicle. Comply
with all safety guidelines and regula-
tions.
Change the wheel only on a level, firm
surface which is not slippery. Avoid
jacking the vehicle on a soft or slippery
support surface (snow, ice, loose
gravel, etc.), since it could slide side-
ways.Position the jack on a firm support
surface.
Do not place wooden blocks or similar
objects under the jack. If this is done,
the jack might not be able to reach its
full support capacity because of the
limited height.
Do not lie under the vehicle or start the
engine when the vehicle is supported
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What you will need
In order to avoid rattling noises later,
note the position of the tools when you
remove them and return them to their
original position when you are through
using them.
> Car jack
sedan: fold back the luggage com-
partment floor mat for access, then
unscrew the wingnut to release the
jack (arrow).
sport wagon: raise the floor panel
and spare tire cover (refer to
page 134).
When you have completed work,
screw the jack all the way back
down. Fold the handle back and in-
sert it in its holder
> Wedge (wheel chock)
Located next to the jack. Loosen the
wing nut to remove it
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