bulb BMW 640I GRAN COUPE 2013 Owners Manual

Turn signal, high beams,
headlamp flasher
Turn signal
Using turn signals
Press the lever beyond the resistance point.
To switch off manually, press the lever to the re‐
sistance point.
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp in‐
dicates 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:
1."Settings"2."Lighting"3."Triple turn signal"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, headlamp flasher▷High beams, arrow 1.▷Headlamp flasher, arrow 2.
Washer/wiper system
Switching the wipers on/off and brief
wipe
Do not switch on the wipers if frozen
Do not switch on the wipers if they are fro‐
zen onto the windshield; otherwise, the wiper
blades and the windshield wiper motor may be
damaged.◀
Switching on
Press the wiper levers up.
The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐
sition when released.
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Replacing componentsVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
ment or country variant. This also applies for
safety-related functions and systems.
Onboard vehicle tool kit
The onboard vehicle tool kit is stored under the
cargo floor cover in the cargo area.
Wiper blade replacement
General information Do not fold down the wipers without wiper
blades
Do not fold down the wipers if wiper blades have
not been installed; this may damage the wind‐
shield.◀
Replacing the wiper blades1.To change the wiper blades, fold up, refer to
page 66, the wiper arms.2.Fold up the wipers.3.Position the wiper blade in a horizontal po‐
sition.4.Remove the wiper blade toward one side.
Lamp and bulb replacement
General information
Lamps and bulbs make an essential contribution
to vehicle safety.
The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends
that you entrust corresponding procedures to
the service center if you are unfamiliar with them
or they are not described here.
You can obtain a selection of replacement bulbs
at the service center.
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Danger of burns
Only change bulbs when they are cool;
otherwise, there is the danger of getting
burned.◀
Working on the lighting system
When working on the lighting system, you
should always switch 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 headlamps
Have any work on the xenon lighting system, in‐
cluding bulb replacement, performed only by a
service center. Due to the high voltage present
in the system, there is the 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)
Light-emitting diodes installed behind a cover
serve as the light source for controls, display el‐
ements and other equipment.
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; other‐
wise, irritation of the retina could result.◀Headlamp glass
Condensation can form on the inside of the ex‐
ternal lamps in cool or humid weather. When
driving with the light switched on, the conden‐
sation evaporates after a short time. The head‐
lamp glasses do not need to be changed.
If the headlamps 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.
Front lamps, bulb replacement
Xenon headlamps
Because of the long life of these bulbs, the like‐
lihood of failure is very low. Switching the lamps
on and off frequently shortens their life.
Do not perform work/bulb replacement on
xenon headlamps
Have any work on the xenon lighting system, in‐
cluding bulb replacement, performed only by a
service center. Due to the high voltage present
in the system, there is the danger of fatal injuries
if work is carried out improperly.◀
Low beams and high beams are designed with
xenon technology.
For checking and adjusting headlamp aim,
please contact your BMW center.
LED headlamps, Light-emitting diodes
(LEDs) or light modules
With Xenon-headlamps, the following lamps are
designed with LED technology or as a light mod‐
ule:▷Parking lamps and roadside parking lamps▷Turn signal lamps▷Daytime running lights
With LED headlamps, all front lamps are de‐
signed with LED technology or as a light module.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
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Follow the General instructions on lamps and
bulbs., refer to page 264
Turning lamp on the Xenon headlamp
Follow the General instructions on lamps and
bulbs., refer to page 264
The illustration shows the left side of the engine
compartment.
55-watt bulb, H31.Turn the cap and remove it.2.Detach the wire bracket.3.Disconnect the cable at the plug-in connec‐
tion and remove the bulb.4.Insert the new bulb. Ensure that the bulb has
the correct orientation. Because of its
shape, the bulb can only be inserted in one
direction.5.Secure the bulb with the wire bracket.6.Connect the bulb.7.Mount the cap.Tail lamps, bulb replacement
At a glance1Turn signal/brake lamp2Reversing lamp3Inside brake lamp4Tail lamp5Outside brake lamp6Rear reflector
Turn signal, outer brake, tail, and
license plate lamps
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 264.
These lights feature LED technology.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Lamps in the trunk lid
Access to the lamps
If necessary, remove the fasteners using the
screwdriver from the onboard vehicle tool kit
and fold away the cover.
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Inside brake lamp
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 264.
24-watt bulb, HP24W1.Squeeze the bulb holder and pull it out.2.Pull off the connector.3.Replace the bulb.4.Mount the bulb holder and the cover of the
trunk lid in reverse order.
Reversing lamp
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 264.
16-watt bulb, W16W
1.Unscrew the bulb holder counterclockwise.2.Pull out the bulb and replace it.3.Mount the bulb holder and the cover of the
trunk lid in reverse order.Changing wheels
Notes
The vehicle equipment does not include a spare
tire.
When using run-flat tires or tire sealants, a tire
does not need to be changed immediately in the
event of pressure loss due to a flat tire.
The tools for changing wheels are available as
accessories from your service center.
Jacking points for the vehicle jack
The jacking points for the vehicle jack are lo‐
cated at the positions shown.
Lug bolt lock
The lug bolt lock is in the onboard vehicle tool
kit or in a storage compartment close to the on‐
board vehicle tool kit, refer to page 264.
▷Lug bolt, arrow 1.▷Adapter, arrow 2.
Removing
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Bar for tow-starting/tow‐ing 273
Bass 180
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 268
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 30
Battery, vehicle 268
Belts, safety belts 49
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 145
Blinds, sun protection 43
Bluetooth audio 206
Bluetooth connection, activat‐ ing/deactivating 215
BMW Assist 237
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW Maintenance Sys‐ tem 262
BMW Search 239
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 145
Brake assistant 99
Brake assistant, adaptive 99
Brake discs, breaking in 150
Brake force display 98
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play 98
Brake lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 266
Brake lights, adaptive 98
Brake pads, breaking in 150
Braking, notes 151
Breakdown assis‐ tance 270, 271
Breaking in 150
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 81
Bulb replacement 264
Bulb replacement, front 265
Bulb replacement, rear 266
Bulbs and lamps 264
Button, RES 107
Button, Start/Stop 58 Bypassing, refer to Jump-
starting 271
C
Calendar 231
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Camera, backup camera 119
Camera, care 278
Camera, Side View 122
Camera, Top View 121
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 145
Car battery 268
Car care products 276
Care, displays 278
Care, vehicle 276
Cargo 153
Cargo area, enlarging 139
Cargo area lid 38
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 145
Cargo straps, securing cargo 154
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 30
Carpet, care 277
Car wash 275
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 150
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 262
CD/DVD 191
CDs, storing 198
Cell phone 214
Center console 14
Center speaker 181
Central locking system 33
Central screen, refer to Control Display 16
Central speaker 181
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 6
Changing parts 264
Changing wheels 267 Changing wheels/tires 253
Check Control 71
Children, seating position 55
Children, transporting safely 55
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 55
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 56
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 55
Child seat, mounting 55
Child seats 55
Chrome parts, care 277
Cigarette lighter 138
Cleaning, displays 278
Climate control 131
Climate control wind‐ shield 151
Clock 74
Closing/opening from in‐ side 37
Closing/opening via door lock 36
Closing/opening with remote control 34
Clothes hooks 145
Collision warning 111
Combination switch, refer to Turn signals 64
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 64
Comfort Access 39
COMFORT program, Driving Experience Switch 104
Computer 77
Concierge service 238
Condensation on win‐ dows 132
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 152
Condition Based Service CBS 262
Confirmation signal 35
Contacts 227, 235
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Homepage 6
Hood 257
Horn 12
Hotel function, trunk lid 39
Hot exhaust system 150
House number, entering for navigation 161
HUD Head-Up Display 129
Hydroplaning 151
I
Ice warning, refer to External temperature warning 74
Icy roads, refer to External temperature warning 74
Identification marks, tires 251
Identification number, refer to Important in the engine com‐
partment 257
iDrive 16
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 30
Ignition off 58
Ignition on 58
Indication of a flat tire 91, 94
Individual air distribution 132
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 31
Inflation pressure, tires 249
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires 93
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter 77
Information on the navigation data 175
Initialization, Integral Active Steering 102
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 91
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 94
Instrument cluster 70
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 71
Instrument lighting 85 Integral Active Steering 101
Integrated key 30
Integrated universal remote control 136
Intensity, AUTO program 132
Interactive map 165
Interior equipment 136
Interior lamps 86
Interior lamps via remote con‐ trol 35
Interior motion sensor 41
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 54
Intermediate destinations 167
Internet page 6
Intersection, entering for navi‐ gation 161
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 75
iPod/iPhone 203
J
Jacking points for the vehicle jack 267
Jack, refer to Vehicle jack 267
Joystick, automatic transmis‐ sion 67
Jump-starting 271
K
Key/remote control 30
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 39
Key Memory, refer to Personal Profile 31
Kickdown, automatic trans‐ mission 67
Knee airbag 87
L
Lamp replacement 264
Lamp replacement, front 265
Lamp replacement, rear 266 Lamps 82
Lamps and bulbs 264
Lane departure warning 95
Lane margin, warning 95
Language on Control Dis‐ play 80
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 154
LATCH child restraint fixing system 56
Leather, care 276
LED headlamps 265
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 265
Length, vehicle 283
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 21
License plate lamp, bulb re‐ placement 266
Light-alloy wheels, care 277
Light control 84
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 265
Lighting 82
Lighting, speaker 181
Lighting via remote control 35
Light switch 82
Load 153
Loading 153
Lock, door 36
Locking/unlocking from in‐ side 37
Locking/unlocking via door lock 36
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 34
Locking, automatic 37
Locking, central 33
Locking via trunk lid 39
Lock, power window 43
Low beams 82
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 84
Lower back support 47
Lug bolt lock 267
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Park Distance ControlPDC 115
Parked-car ventilation 135
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 152
Parking aid, refer to PDC 115
Parking assistant 122
Parking brake 61
Parking lamps 82
Parking with Auto Hold 62
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 53
Pathway lines, backup cam‐ era 118
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 115
Pedestrian detection, refer to Night Vision 126
People detection, refer to Night Vision 126
Personal information 226
Personal Profile 31
Phone 214
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 44
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 42
Plastic, care 277
PlugIn 242
Position, storing 162
Postal code, entering in navi‐ gation 161
Power failure 268
Power sunroof, glass 44
Power windows 42
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 249
Pressure warning FTM, tires 93
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 31
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 20
Protective function, glass sun‐ roof 44 Protective function, win‐
dows 42
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 16
R
Radiator fluid 261
Radio 183
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 30
Radio ready state 58
Rain sensor 65
Random 192
Random playback 192
RDS 184
Reading out loud 233
Rear axle steering 101
Rear center armrest 144
Rear lamps 266
Rearview mirror 52
Rear window defroster 133
Recirculated-air mode 133
Recommended tire brands 254
Refueling 246
Remaining range 75
Reminders 233
Remote control/key 30
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 36
Remote control, universal 136
Renaming a station 184
Replacement fuse 268
Replacing parts 264
Replacing wheels/tires 253
Reporting safety defects 8
RES button 107
Reserve warning, refer to Range 75
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 91
Residual heat, automatic cli‐ mate control 133
Retaining straps, securing cargo 154 Retreaded tires 254
Reversing lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 266
Roadside Assistance 238
Roadside parking lamps 83
Roller sunblinds 43
Roll stabilization, refer to Adaptive Drive 101
Roll stabilization, refer to Dy‐ namic Drive 101
Rope for tow-starting/tow‐ ing 273
Route 169
Route criteria, route 168
Route, displaying 169
Routes, avoiding 168
Route section, bypassing 169
RSC Run Flat System Compo‐ nent, refer to Run-flat
tires 255
Rubber components, care 277
Run-flat tires 255
S
Safe braking 151
Safety 6
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passenger
seat 50
Safety belts 49
Safety belts, care 277
Safety switch, windows 43
Safety systems, airbags 87
Satellite radio 185
Saving fuel 0
Scale, changing during navi‐ gation 171
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 16
Screwdriver 264
Screw thread for tow fit‐ ting 274
Search, refer to BMW Search 239 Seite 300ReferenceEverything from A to Z300
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Seat belts, refer to Safetybelts 49
Seat heating, front 48
Seat heating, rear 49
Seating position for chil‐ dren 55
Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory 52
Seats 46
Seat ventilation, front 49
Selection list in instrument cluster 76
Selector lever, automatic transmission 67
Sensors, care 278
Service and warranty 7
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service CBS 262
Service requirements, dis‐ play 75
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 271
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 79
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ rors, steering wheel 52
Shifting, automatic transmis‐ sion 67
Shift paddles on steering wheel 68
Short commands 285
Shoulder support 48
Side airbags 87
Side View 121
Signaling, horn 12
Signals when unlocking 35
Sitting safely 46
Size 282
Ski bag 141
Smallest turning circle 283
Smoker's package 138
Snap-in adapter, mobile phone 224
Snow chains 255
Socket 139 Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐
nostics 263
Software applications, iPhone 241
Software update 210
Spare fuse 268
Speaker lighting 181
Special destinations, naviga‐ tion 163
Specified engine oil types 260
Speed, average 78
Speed limit in the com‐ puter 78
Speed Volume, volume equal‐ ization 181
Split screen 20
Split screen map settings 172
Spoken instructions, naviga‐ tion 170
SPORT+ program, Dynamic Driving Control 103
Sport automatic transmis‐ sion 68
SPORT program, Dynamic Driving Control 103
Sport program, transmis‐ sion 68
Stability control systems 99
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 59
Start/Stop button 58
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 31
Starting the engine 59
State/province, selecting for navigation 160
Stations, stored 189
Station, storing 183
Status display, tires 90
Status information, iDrive 19
Status of Owner's Manual 6
Steering, Integral Active Steering 101
Steering wheel, adjusting 54
Steering wheel heating 54 Steering wheel memory 52
Steptronic, automatic trans‐ mission 67
Stopping the engine 59
Storage compartments 143
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 143
Storage, tires 255
Storing the vehicle 278
Street, entering for naviga‐ tion 161
Summer tires, tread 253
Supplementary text mes‐ sage 73
Surround View 117
Suspension settings 102
Switch for Dynamic Driving Control 102
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 135
Switch, refer to Cockpit 12
Symbols 6
T
Tachometer 74
Tail and brake lamps 266
Tailgate 38
Tailgate via remote control 35
Tail lamps 266
Tail lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 266
Tasks 232
Technical changes, refer to Safety 6
Technical data 282
TeleServices 238
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 132
Temperature display, external temperature 74
Temperature, engine oil 74
Tempomat, refer to Active Cruise Control 105
Terminal, jump-starting 272
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Text message, supplemen‐tary 73
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 40
Theft protection, lug bolts 267
Theft protection, refer to Cen‐ tral locking system 33
Thermal camera, refer to Night Vision 126
Thigh support 47
Through-loading system 139
Tilt alarm sensor 41
Tilt glass roof 44
Tilt, seats 46
Time of arrival 78
Tire damage 253
Tire identification marks 251
Tire inflation pressure 249
Tire inflation pressure monitor, refer to FTM 93
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 90
Tires, changing 253
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 249
Tires, run-flat tires 255
Tire tread 253
Toll roads, route 168
Tone 180
Tools 264
Top View 120
Total vehicle weight 283
Tow fitting 274
Towing 273
Town/city, navigation 161
Tow-starting 273
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 90
Traction control 100
TRACTION program, Dynamic Driving Control 103
Traffic bulletins, naviga‐ tion 172
Transmission, automatic 67 Transporting children
safely 55
Tread, tires 253
Treble, tone 180
Trip computer 78
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 64
Trip odometer 74
Trunk lid 38
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing 39
Trunk lid, hotel function 39
Trunk lid via remote con‐ trol 35
Turning circle 283
Turning circle lines, backup camera 118
Turn signals, front, bulb re‐ placement 265
Turn signals, operation 64
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐ placement 266
U
Unintentional alarm 41
Units of measure 80
Universal remote control 136
Unlock button, automatic transmission 67
Unlocking/locking from in‐ side 37
Unlocking/locking via door lock 36
Unlocking/locking with remote control 34
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 6
Updating software 210
Upholstery care 276
USB audio interface 203
USB interface 143 V
Variable steering, Integral Ac‐ tive Steering 101
Vehicle battery 268
Vehicle battery, replacing 268
Vehicle, breaking in 150
Vehicle care 276
Vehicle equipment 6
Vehicle identification number, refer to Identification number
in the engine compart‐
ment 257
Vehicle jack 267
Vehicle paint 276
Vehicle storage 278
Vehicle wash 275
Ventilation 134
Ventilation, refer to Parked-car ventilation 135
Version of the navigation data 175
Video playback 193
Video playback, iPhone 206
Video playback, snap-in adapter 206
Voice activation, mobile phone 222
Voice activation, short com‐ mands 285
Voice activation system 22
Volume, setting 180
W
Warning messages, refer to Check Control 71
Warning triangle 271
Washer fluid 66
Washer fluid reservoir, ca‐ pacity 284
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 66
Washer system 64
Washing, vehicle 275
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