turn signal bulb BMW X6M 2014 F86 Owner's Manual

Turn signal, high beams,
headlight flasher
Turn signal
Hints Do not adjust the exterior mirrors
Do not adjust the exterior mirror while
driving and when blinker/hazards are on, or
else the additional blinker lights in the exterior
mirror are out of position and can't be seen.◀
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.
Washer/wiper system Switching the wipers on/off and brief
wipe
Hints Do not activate wipers if frozen to wind‐
shield
Do not reel on the wipers if they are frozen to
the windshield; otherwise, the wiper blades
and the wiper motor may be damaged.◀
Do not activate wipers on dry windshield
Do not use the wipers if the windshield is
dry, as this may damage the wiper blades or
cause them to become worn more quickly.◀
Do not activate wipers with wipers folded
away
Do not reel on the wipers if they are folded
away, otherwise the hood or the wipers may be
damaged.◀
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▷Malfunction: have the system checked by
your service center.
For more information, see Tire Pressure Moni‐
tor, refer to page 109.
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 211.
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 123.
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 75.
Parking lights, headlight control Parking lights or headlights are acti‐
vated.
For additional information, refer to Parking
lights/low beams, headlight control, refer 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
Assistant, refer to page 103.
Cruise control The system is switched on. It maintains
the speed that was set using the con‐
trol elements on the steering wheel.
Automatic Hold The vehicle is automatically held in
place when it is stationary.
On inclines, the system prevents the
vehicle from rolling backward when driving off.
For more information, see Automatic Hold, re‐
fer to page 73.
Blue lights
High beams High beams are activated.
For additional information, refer to High
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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,
please contact your BMW center.At a glance1Parking lights / daytime running lights2Low beams/high beams/headlight flasher3Turn signal
Xenon headlights
Cornering lamp, low beams and high beams
are designed with xenon technology.
The parking lights and daylight running lights
are made using LED technology.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
LED headlightsWith 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 withlocal regulations.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Turn signal Note
Follow general instructions, refer to page 214.
Replacement
21-watt bulb, PY 21W.
1.Opening the hood, refer to page 2042.Unscrew the lid counterclockwise and re‐
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The bulb is attached to the lid.3.Turn the bulb clockwise to remove it.4.Insert the new bulb and attach the cover in
the reverse order.
Turn signal in exterior mirror
The turn signals in the exterior mirrors feature
LED technology. Contact your service center
in the event of a malfunction.
LED front fog lights
These front fog lights are made using LED
technology. Contact your service center in the
event of a malfunction.
Tail lights, bulb replacement
LED tail lights
These tail lights are made using LED technol‐
ogy. Contact your service center in the event
of a malfunction.
Changing wheels
Hints
When sealants are used, an immediate wheel
change when there is a loss of tire inflation
pressure in the event of a flat tire is unneces‐
sary.
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.
Emergency wheel
Hints Safety measures in case of a breakdown
or a wheel change
▷Park the vehicle as far away as possible
from passing traffic and on solid ground.
Switch on the hazard warning system.▷Set the parking brake and engage lever in
position P P.▷Have all vehicle occupants get out of the
vehicle and ensure that they remain out‐
side the immediate area in a safe place,
such as behind a guardrail.▷If necessary, set up a warning triangle or
portable hazard warning lamp at an appro‐
priate distance. Comply with all safety
guidelines and regulations.▷Perform wheel change only on a flat, solid
and slip-resistant surface. On soft or slip‐
pery ground, e.g., snow, ice, tiles, etc., the
vehicle or vehicle jack can slip away to the
side.▷Do not place wood blocks or similar items
under the vehicle jack; otherwise, it cannot
reach its carrying lidacity because of the
restricted height.▷If the vehicle is raised, do not lie under the
vehicle and do not start the engine; other‐
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Brake assistant 129
Brake discs, break-in 177
Brake force display 126
Brake lights, adaptive 126
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play 126
Brake pads, break-in 177
Braking, hints 178
Breakdown assis‐ tance 220, 221
Break-in 177
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 98
Bulb replacement 214
Bulb replacement, front 215
Bulb replacement, rear 216
Bulbs and lights 214
Button, Start/Stop 68
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 222
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Calling up mirror adjust‐ ment 46
Calling up seat adjust‐ ment 46
Calling up steering wheel ad‐ justment 46
Camera, care 228
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 140
Camera, Side View 145
Camera, Top View 143
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 171
Car battery 218
Car care products 226
Care, displays 228
Care, vehicle 226
Cargo 181
Cargo area 164, 166
Cargo area, enlarg‐ ing 164 , 166 Cargo area partition net 165
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 172
Cargo cover 164, 166
Cargo, securing 182
Cargo straps, securing cargo 182
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 34
Carpet, care 228
Car wash 225
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 178
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 211
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center armrest 169
Center console 16
Central locking system 39
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 18
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 213
Changing wheels 216
Changing wheels/tires 199
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 9
Check Control 85
Checking the engine oil level electronically 206
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 206
Children, seating position 63
Children, transporting safely 63
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 63
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 65
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 63
Child safety locks 67 Child seat, mounting 63
Child seats 63
Chrome parts, care 227
Cigarette lighter 160
Cleaning displays 228
Climate control 150
Clock 89
Closing/opening via door lock 39
Closing/opening with remote control 37
Closing the tailgate with no- touch activation 44
Clothes hooks 172
Cockpit 14
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals 75
Combination reel, refer to Wiper system 75
Comfort Access 43
Compact wheel 216
Compartments in the doors 169
Compass 96
Compound brake 176
Compressor 200
Computer 95
Condensation on win‐ dows 151
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 179
Condition Based Service CBS 211
Confirmation signal 45
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Connecting electrical devi‐ ces 161
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 97
Controller 18, 19
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