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Replacing components
Mobility
When working on electrical systems,
always begin by switching off the con-
sumer in question; otherwise, short-circuits
could result. To avoid possible injury or equip-
ment damage when replacing bulbs, observe
any instructions provided by the bulb manufac-
turer. <
For care of the headla mps, please follow the
instructions in the ch apter entitled 'Care'.
To replace lamps not described here,
please contact your BMW center. <
Light-emitting diodes LED
Light-emitting diodes installed behind translu-
cent lenses serve as the light source for many of
the controls, displays, and equipment in your
vehicle. These light-emitting diodes, which
operate using a concept similar to that applied
in conventional lasers, are officially designated
as Class 1 light-emitting diodes.
Do not remove the co vers or expose the
eyes directly to the unfiltered light source
for several hours; otherw ise, this could cause
irritation of the retina. <
Headlight lenses
In cool or humid weather, condensation may
form on the interior of outside lamps. The con-
densation will disappear after a short time when
driving with the headlamps switched on. The
headlamp glasses do not need to be changed.
If the headlamps do not defrost despite driving
with the headlamps switch ed on, and additional
moisture builds up, for example water droplets
in the lamps, have them checked by your BMW
center.
Xenon lamps
These bulbs have a very lo ng service life and are
highly unlikely to fail. If a xenon lamp fails never-
theless, switch on the fog lamps and continue
the journey with great ca re, provided that local
legislation does not prohibit this. Have all work on the xenon lamp system,
including bulb replacements, performed
only by your BMW center . Due to high voltage,
there is a risk of fatal injury if work on the xenon
lamps is carried out improperly. <
Access to the lamps
1.Switch off the lamps and take the remote
control out of the ignition lock.
2. Remove the upper co ver from the head-
lamp. To do so, use a screwdriver to press
the catches towards the rear, see arrows,
and pull the cover forward and out.
Follow the same steps in reverse order to reat-
tach the cover. Be careful when inst alling the cover; oth-
erwise, leaks could occur and cause dam-
age to the headlamp system.<
Parking lamps and roadside parking
lamps, daytime running lights
These lamps use LED technology for operation.
If they malfunction, please contact your BMW
center.
Corner-illuminating lamps
H3 bulb, 55 watts
1. Switch off the lamps and take the remote
control out of the ignition lock.
2. Remove the cover, re fer to Access to the
lamps.
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Everything from A to Z
Reference
Cold start, refer to Starting the
engine 58
Comfort Access 33
– replacing the battery 35
Comfort access, refer to
Comfort Access 33
Comfort area, refer to Around the center console 14
Compartment for remote control, refer to Ignition
lock 57
Compass 118
Compressed audio files 147
Computer 80
Concierge service 168
Condensation, refer to When
the vehicle is parked 135
Condition Based Service CBS 202
Configuring settings, refer to Personal Profile 24
Confirmation signal for vehicle
locking/unlocking 27
ConnectedDrive 167
Connecting vacuum cleaner,
refer to Connecting
electrical appliances 123
Consumption, refer to
Average fuel
consumption 80
Controls and displays 10
Convenient loading in Convertible 27
Convenient opening and
closing
– glass roof 26
– glass roof with Comfort
Access 34
– retractable hardtop 26
– windows 26
– windows with Comfort Access 34
– with Comfort Access 34Convertible
– bag holder
124
– convenient loading 27
– enlarging cargo area 124
– folding down rear
backrest 124
– retractable hardtop 38
– rollover protection
system 101
Coolant 200
– checking level 201
Coolant temperature 200
Cooling, maximum 113
Cooling fluid, refer to
Coolant 200
Cooling system, refer to
Coolant 200
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Corner-illuminating lamps
– replacing bulbs 209
Cornering light, refer to
Adaptive Light C
ontrol105
Correct tires 195
Courtesy lamps, refer to Interior lamps 107
Cruise control 69
– active 71
– malfunction 71
Cruise control, refer to Active Cruise Control 71
Cruising range 80,81
Cupholders 121
Curb weight, refer to Weights 237
D
Dashboard, refer to
Cockpit 10
Dashboard, refer to
Instrument cluster 12
Dashboard lighting, refer to Instrument lighting 107Data, technical
234
– capacities 239
– dimensions 235
– engine 234
– weights 237
Data memory 203
Date
– setting 86
Date setting 144
Daytime running lights 104
– replacing bulbs 209
DBC Dynamic Brake Control 90
Deactivating front passenger
airbags 100
Deadlocking, refer to
Locking 26
Defect
– door lock 29
– fuel filler flap 174
– glass roof 37
Defogging windows 111
Defrost, windows 111
Defrosting windows and removing condensation
– air conditioner 111
Defrosting windshield, refer to Defrosting windows 111
Defrost position, refer to Defrosting windows 111
Digital clock 78
Digital compass 118
Digital radio, refer to HD Radio™ reception 145
Dimensions 235
Directional indicators, refer to Turn signals 67
Displacement, refer to Engine data 234
Display 18
Display lighting, refer to Instrument lighting 107
Displays, refer to Instrument
cluster 12
Displays and controls 10
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