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switch on the wiper without a wiper blade in‐

stalled.

Vehicle features and

options

This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐

cific and optional features offered with the series.

It also describes features and functions that are

not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due

to the selected options or country versions. This

also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐

tems. When using these functions and systems,

the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐

served.

NOTICE

Folded-away wipers can be jammed when the

hood is opened. There is a risk of damage to

property, among other potential damage. Make

sure that the wipers with the wiper blades

mounted are folded down onto the windshield

before opening the hood.

Replacing the wiper blades

1. To change the wiper blades, fold up the wiper

arms.

Vehicle tool kit

Fold-away position of the wipers, refer to

page 146.

2. Lift the wiper off of the windshield and hold.

The onboard vehicle tool kit is located in the left

storage compartment of the cargo area.

3. Press the button, arrow 1, and pull out the

wiper blade, arrow 2.

Wiper blades

Safety information

NOTICE

The window may sustain damage if the wiper

falls onto it without the wiper blade installed.

There is a risk of damage to property, among

other potential damage. Hold the wiper firmly

when changing the wiper blade. Do not fold or

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4. Insert the new wiper blade and press it on un‐

til it you hear it snap into the holder.

Headlight glass

The inside of the headlight glass can fog up in

cool or humid weather. When driving with the

lights switched on, the condensation evaporates

after a short time. The headlight glass does not

need to be changed.

5. Fold down the wipers.

Lights and bulbs

If despite driving with the headlights switched on,

increasing humidity forms, for instance water

droplets in the light, have the headlights

checked.

General information

Lights and bulbs make an essential contribution

to driving safety.

All headlights and lights are made using LED or

laser technology.

Vehicle battery

Some items of equipment use light-emitting di‐

odes installed behind a cover as a light source.

These light-emitting diodes are related to con‐

ventional lasers and are officially designated as

Class 1 light-emitting diodes.

General information

The battery is maintenance-free.

More information about the battery can be re‐

quested from a dealer's service center or another

qualified service center or repair shop.

The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends

that you let a dealer's service center or another

qualified service center or repair shop perform

the work in case of a malfunction.

Safety information

DANGER

Contact with live components can lead to an

electric shock. There is a risk of injury or danger

to life. Do not touch any components that are

under voltage.

Warning

Focused laser light can irritate or permanently

damage the retina of the eye. There is a risk of

injury. The manufacturer of the vehicle recom‐

mends that the work on the lighting system in‐

cluding bulb replacement be performed by a

dealer’s service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop.

Warning

Vehicle batteries that are not compatible can

damage vehicle systems and impair vehicle

functions. There is a risk of an accident and

damage to property. Only vehicle batteries that

are compatible with your vehicle type should be

installed in your vehicle. Information on com‐

patible vehicle batteries is available at your

dealer’s service center.

Warning

Intensive brightness can irritate or damage the

retina of the eye. There is a risk of injury. Do not

look directly into the headlights or other light

sources. Do not remove the LED covers.

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Charging the battery

vehicle

Charge the battery only when the engine is off

and via the starting aid terminals in the engine

compartment.

The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends

that you have a service center or another quali‐

fied service center or repair shop register the ve‐

hicle battery to the vehicle after the battery has

been replaced. Once the battery has been regis‐

tered again, all comfort features will be available

without restriction and any Check Control mes‐

sages displayed which relate to comfort features

will disappear.

With Mild Hybrid technology: charge the battery

only when the hood is opened.

Additional information:

Starting aid terminals, refer to page 377.

Power interruption

After a power interruption, some equipment

needs to be newly initialized or individual settings

updated, for example:

Charging the battery

General information

Make sure that the battery is always sufficiently

charged to guarantee that the battery remains

usable for its full service life.

▷ With Memory function: store the positions

again.

▷ Time: update.

▷ Date: update.

A discharged battery is indicated by a red

indicator light.

▷ Glass sunroof: initialize the system.

Mild Hybrid technology

Principle

Part of the Mild Hybrid technology is a battery

that works with a voltage of 48 volts. Mild Hybrid

technology can lower the fuel consumption.

Charge the battery when acceleration is insuffi‐

cient.

The following circumstances can have a negative

effect on the performance of the battery:

▷ Frequent short-distance drives.

▷ The vehicle is not used for more than a

month.

Mild Hybrid technology influences the following

functions.

Additional information:

Safety information

▷ Auto Start/Stop function, refer to page 135.

▷ Engine-Off Coasting, refer to page 318.

NOTICE

Battery chargers that charge the vehicle battery

via sockets or cigarette lighters in the vehicle

may overload or damage the 12 V electrical

system. There is a risk of damage to property,

among other potential damage. Only connect

battery chargers for the vehicle battery to the

starting aid terminals in the engine compart‐

ment.

Safety information

DANGER

Contact with live components can lead to an

electric shock. There is a risk of injury or danger

to life. Do not touch any components that are

under voltage.

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Overview

Fuses

General information

The fuses are located at different places in the

vehicle.

Safety information

Warning

The battery for the Mild-Hybrid technology is lo‐

cated under a cover in the engine compartment

on the front passenger side.

Incorrect and repaired fuses can overload elec‐

trical lines and components. There is a risk of

fire. Never attempt to repair a blown fuse. Do

not replace a nonworking fuse with a substitute

of another color or amperage rating.

Removing the cover

1. Turn lid up to the opened lock symbol

arrow 1.

In the car's interior

The fuses are located in the car's interior in the

front passenger floor area behind a cover.

2. Remove cover, arrow 2.

Information

A purple cable leads from the battery to the cen‐

ter of the vehicle.

Release mounting, arrow, and carefully bend the

trim panel down on the right side.

The fuse box is located on the front right.

Do not replace or work on the battery for the

Mild Hybrid technology.

In the cargo area

Disposing of old batteries

The fuses are located in the cargo area on the

right side behind a cover.

Have old batteries disposed of by a deal‐

er’s service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop or take

them to a collection point.

Maintain the filled battery in an upright position

for transport and storage. Secure the battery so

that it does not tip over during transport.

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Remove the cover on the right side trim.

The fuse box may be located behind the sound

insulation.

Information on the fuse layout, as well as the po‐

sitions of any other fuse boxes, is available on the

Internet: www.bmw.com/fusecard.

Additional fuse boxes

Additional fuse boxes are located in the vehicle.

In the case of a malfunction, contact a dealer's

service center or another qualified service center

or repair shop.

Replacing fuses

The vehicle manufacturer recommends that you

have a dealer's service center or another quali‐

fied service center or repair shop replace the

fuses.

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