headlight bulb BMW 6 SERIES CONVERTIBLE 2014 F12 Owner's Manual

Take the remote control with you
Take the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, e.g., can‐
not release the parking brake.◀
Malfunction
In the event of a failure or malfunction of the
parking brake, secure the vehicle against roll‐
ing using a wheel chock, e.g., when leaving it.
After a power failure
Putting the parking brake into
operation1.Switch on the ignition.2. Press the reel while stepping on the
brake pedal or selector lever position P is
set.
It may take several seconds for the brake to be
put into operation. Any sounds associated with
this are normal.
The indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out as soon as the parking
brake is ready for operation.
Turn signal, high beams,
headlight flasher
Turn signal
Using turn signals
Press the lever beyond the resistance point.
To reel off manually, press the lever to the re‐
sistance point.
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp
indicates that a turn signal bulb has failed.
Triple turn signal activation Press the lever to the resistance point.
The turn signal flashes three times.
The function can be activated or deactivated.
On the Control Display:1."Settings"2."Lighting"3."Triple turn signal"
Settings are stored for the profile currently in
use.
Signaling briefly
Press the lever to the resistance point and hold
it there for as long as you want the turn signal
to flash.
High beams, headlight flasher
▷High beams, arrow 1.▷Headlight flasher, arrow 2.Seite 74ControlsDriving74
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FTM Flat Tire MonitorThe Flat Tire Monitor signals a loss of
tire inflation pressure in a tire.
Reduce your speed and stop cau‐
tiously. Avoid sudden braking and steering ma‐
neuvers.
For more information, see Flat Tire Monitor, re‐
fer to page 113.
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM Illuminated: the Tire Pressure Monitor
signals a loss of tire inflation pressure
in a tire.
Reduce your speed and stop cautiously. Avoid
sudden braking and steering maneuvers.
Flashing and then continuously illuminated: no
flat tire or loss of tire inflation pressure can be
detected.▷Interference through systems or devices
with the same radio frequency: after leav‐
ing the area of the interference, the system
automatically becomes active again.▷RDC could not conclude the reset: perform
the reset of the system again.▷A wheel without TPM electronics is fitted:
have the service center check it if needed.▷Malfunction: have the system checked by
your service center.
For more information, see Tire Pressure Moni‐
tor, refer to page 110.
Steering system Steering system in some cases defec‐
tive.
Have the steering system checked by
the service center.
Engine functions Have the vehicle checked by the serv‐ice center.
For additional information, refer to On-board
Diagnostics socket, refer to page 215.
Lane departure warning System is switched on and under cer‐
tain circumstances warns if a detected
lane is left without flashing beforehand.
For additional information, refer to Lane depar‐
ture warning, refer to page 127.
Green lights Turn signal Turn signal on.
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator
lamp indicates that a turn signal bulb
has failed.
For additional information, refer to Turn signal,
refer to page 74.
Parking lights, headlight control Parking lights or headlights are acti‐
vated.
For additional information, refer to
Parking lights/low beams, headlight control, re‐
fer to page 101.
Front fog lights Front fog lights are activated.
For additional information, refer to
Front fog lights, refer to page 104.
High-beam Assistant High-beam Assistant is switched on.
High beams are activated and off auto‐
matically as a function of the traffic sit‐
uation.
For additional information, refer to High-beam
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the service center if you are unfamiliar those or
if they have not been described here.
You can obtain a selection of replacement
bulbs at the service center.
Danger of burns
Only change bulbs when they are cool;
otherwise, there is a danger of getting
burned.◀
Working on the lighting system
When working on the lighting system,
you should always reel off the lights affected to
prevent short circuits.
To avoid possible injury or equipment damage
when replacing bulbs, observe any instructions
provided by the bulb manufacturer.◀
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.◀
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)
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.Do not remove the covers
Do not remove the covers, and never
stare into the unfiltered light for several hours;
otherwise, irritation of the retina could result.◀
Headlight glass
Condensation can form on the inside of the ex‐
ternal lights in cool or humid weather. When
driving with the light switched on, the conden‐
sation evaporates after a short time. The head‐
light glass does not need to be changed.
If the headlights do not dim despite driving
with the light switched on, increasing humidity
forms, e. g. water droplets in the light, have the service center check this.
Headlight setting The headlight adjustments can be affected by
changing lights and bulbs. Have the head‐
lights' settings checked and corrected by serv‐
ice after a replacement.
Front lights, bulb replacement
Xenon headlights
Hints
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,
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Light-emitting diodes (LEDs)
Follow general instructions, refer to page 217.
With Xenon-headlights, the following lights are
designed with LED technology:▷Parking lights and roadside parking lights.▷Turn signals, incl. side indicators▷Front fog lights.▷Daytime running lights
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Turning lamp on the Xenon headlight
Follow general instructions, refer to page 217.
The illustration shows the left side of the en‐
gine compartment.
55-watt bulb, H3.
1.Turn the lid and remove it.2.Detach the wire bracket.3.Disconnect the cable at the plug-in con‐
nection and remove the bulb.4.Insert the new bulb. Ensure that the bulb
has the correct orientation. Because of itsshape, the bulb can only be inserted in one
direction.5.Secure the bulb with the wire bracket.6.Connect the bulb.7.Mount the lid.
LED headlights
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs)
With LED headlights, all front lights and side
indicators are designed with LED technology.
If an LED fails, reel on the front fog lights and
continue the trip with great care. Comply with
local regulations.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Tail lights, bulb replacement
At a glance
1Turn signal/brake lamp2Reversing lamp3Inside brake lamp4Rear lamp5Outside brake lamp6Rear reflector
Turn signal, outer brake, tail, and
license plate lights
Follow general instructions, refer to page 217.
These lights feature LED technology.
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Headlight control, auto‐matic 102
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 101
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control 38
Headlight flasher 74
Headlight glass 218
Headlights 217
Headlights, care 229
Headlight washer system 75
Head restraints 55
Head restraints, front 59
Head-up Display 98
Head-up Display, care 232
Heating, refer to Parked-car heating 165
Heavy cargo, stowing 182
Height, seats 55
Height, vehicle 236
High-beam Assistant 103
High beams 74
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 103
Hill Descent Control HDC 135
Hills 180
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 133
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 175
Hood 208
Horn 14
Hotel function, trunk lid 41
Hot exhaust system 178
HUD Head-up Display 98
Hydroplaning 179
I Ice warning, see External temperature warning 90
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning 90
Identification marks, tires 202 Identification number, see ve‐
hicle identification num‐
ber 9
iDrive 18
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 34
Ignition off 68
Ignition on 68
Indication of a flat tire 111 , 114
Indicator and alarm lamps, see Check Control 86
Indicator lamp, see Check Control 86
Individual air distribution 162
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 35
Inflation pressure, tires 196
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires 113
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter 95
Initialization, Integral Active Steering 137
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 111
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 114
Instrument cluster 82
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 82
Instrument display, multifunc‐ tional 83
Instrument lighting 104
Integral Active Steering 137
Integrated key 34
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle 29
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 223
Intelligent Safety 115
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram 162
Interior equipment 168
Interior lights 104 Interior lights via remote con‐
trol 38
Interior motion sensor 45
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 63
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 92
J Jacking points for the vehicle jack 220
Joystick, Steptronic transmis‐ sion 78
Jump-starting 225
K
Key/remote control 34
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 41
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile 35
Kickdown, Steptronic trans‐ mission 78
Knee airbag 106
L Lamp replacement, front 217
Lamp replacement, rear 219
Lane departure warning 127
Lane margin, warning 127
Language on Control Dis‐ play 98
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 182
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem 66
Launch Control 80
Leather, care 230
LED headlights, Bulb replace‐ ment 219
LED light 219
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Length, vehicle 236
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 24
License plate lamp, bulb re‐ placement 219
Light alloy wheels, care 231
Light control 102
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 218
Lighting 101
Lighting, speaker 105
Lighting via remote con‐ trol 38
Light reel 101
Lights 101
Lights and bulbs 217
Load 182
Loading 181
Lock, door 39
Locking/unlocking via door lock 39
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 37
Locking, automatic 43
Locking, settings 43
Locking via trunk lid 41
Low beams 101
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 103
Lower back support 56
Lumbar support 56
M
Maintenance 215
Maintenance require‐ ments 215
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 92
Maintenance system, BMW 215
Make-up mirror 170
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 86
Manual air distribution 162
Manual air flow 163 Manual brake, refer to Parking
brake 71
Manual mode, Steptronic transmission 78
Manual operation, door lock 39
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 62
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 192
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 151
Manual operation, rearview camera 153
Manual operation, Side View 155
Manual operation, Top View 157
Marking on approved tires 205
Marking, run-flat tires 206
Massage seat, front 57
Master key, refer to Remote control 34
Maximum cooling 163
Maximum speed, display 93
Maximum speed, winter tires 205
Measure, units of 98
Medical kit 224
Memory for seat, mirrors, steering wheel 61
Menu, EfficientDynamics 186
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 94
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 19
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 86
Microfilter 164
Minimum tread, tires 204
Mirror 62
Mirror memory 61
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 179 Modifications, technical, refer
to Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 218
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 65
Multifunctional instrument display 83
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
N
Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 59
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 231
New wheels and tires 204
Night Vision 124
Night Vision device, see Night Vision 124
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 226
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 215
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 215
Object detection, see Night Vision 124
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 154
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 194
Odometer 90
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 210
Oil, adding 211
Oil additives 211 Seite 245Everything from A to ZReference245
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Warning displays, see CheckControl 86
Warning messages, see Check Control 86
Warning triangle 224
Washer fluid 76
Washer fluid reservoir, ca‐ pacity 238
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 76
Washer system 75
Washing, vehicle 228
Water on roads 179
Weights 237
Welcome lights 101
Wheel base, vehicle 236
Wheel cleaner 231
Wheels, changing 204
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 196
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 113
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 110
Width, vehicle 236
Wind deflector 53
Window defroster, rear 164
Windows, powered 45
Windshield, climate con‐ trol 179
Windshield washer fluid 76
Windshield washer noz‐ zles 76
Windshield washer sys‐ tem 75
Windshield wiper 75
Winter storage, care 232
Winter tires, suitable tires 205
Winter tires, tread 203
Wiper 75
Wiper blades, replacing 217
Wiper fluid 76
Wiper, fold-out position 76
Wiper system 75
Wood, care 231 Word match concept, naviga‐
tion 24
Wrench, see Onboard vehicle tool kit 217
X
xDrive 135
Xenon headlights, bulb re‐ placement 218 Seite 249Everything from A to ZReference249
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