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Vehicle equipment

NOTICE

Windscreen wipers which are folded away

from the windscreen can become trapped if

the bonnet is opened. There is a risk of ma-

terial damage. Before opening the bonnet,

make sure that the windscreen wipers are fit-

ted with wiper blades and are in contact with

the windscreen.

This chapter describes equipment, systems

and functions which are offered or may be of-

fered in future on a model-specific basis, even

if they are not included in the vehicle in ques-

tion.

For further information:

Vehicle equipment, see page 8.

Replacing the front wiper blades

1. To replace the wiper blades, move the wip-

ers to the fold-out position.

Toolkit

For fold-out position of the windscreen wip-

ers, see page 154.

2. Lift the windscreen wipers away from the

windscreen and hold them securely.

The toolkit is located under the luggage com-

partment floor.

Wiper blades

Safety information

NOTICE

3. Press the button, arrow 1, turn the wiper

blade a little clockwise and pull it out for-

wards, arrow 2.

The windscreen may sustain damage if a

windscreen wiper falls onto it without the

wiper blade fitted. There is a risk of material

damage. Hold the windscreen wiper firmly

when changing the wiper blade. Do not fold

in or switch on the windscreen wiper without

a wiper blade installed.

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4. Insert the new wiper blade and press it into

the holder until it audibly engages

Safety information

5. Fold in the windscreen wipers.

WARNING

Intense brightness can irritate or harm the

retina of the eye. There is a danger of injury.

Do not look directly into the headlights or

other light sources. Do not remove covers

from LEDs.

Replacing the rear wiper blade

The wiper blade locks into place at the end of

the wiper arm.

1. Pull the windscreen wiper up fully and pull

off the wiper blade, arrow.

Headlight glass

During cool or humid weather, the headlight

glass can mist over on the inside. When driving

with the lights switched on, the condensation

disappears after a short time. There is no need

to replace the headlight glass.

If moisture increases, for example if there are

water droplets in the lamp despite the head-

lights being switched on, have the headlights

checked.

2. Insert the new wiper blade. The wiper blade

must engage audibly.

3. Fold in the windscreen wipers.

Vehicle battery

Lights and bulbs

General

The battery is maintenance-free.

General

More information regarding the battery can be

obtained from an authorised Service Partner or

another qualified Service Partner or a specialist

workshop.

Lights and bulbs are an important aspect of

driving safety.

All headlights and other lights use at least LED

technology.

In the event of a fault, the manufacturer of the

vehicle recommends having the relevant work

carried out by an authorised Service Partner or

another qualified Service Partner or a specialist

workshop.

Safety information

DANGER

Touching live components can result in an

electric shock. There is a danger of injury or

danger to life. Do not touch any components

that could be live.

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Meaning

WARNING

Rinse any splashes of acid

with water immediately. If acid

comes into contact with eyes

or is swallowed, seek medical

attention immediately.

Vehicle batteries that are classified as unsuit-

able may damage systems or result in func-

tions no longer being carried out. There is

a danger of injury or material damage. Only

use vehicle batteries that have been classi-

fied as suitable by the vehicle manufacturer.

No direct sunlight, no frost.

Registering the battery with the

vehicle

Follow the operating instruc-

tions.

The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends

having an authorised Service Partner or an-

other qualified Service Partner or a specialist

workshop register the vehicle battery with the

vehicle after the battery has been replaced.

Once the battery has been registered again,

all comfort functions will be available without

restriction and any Check Control messages

relating to the comfort functions will no longer

be displayed.

Explosive gas mixture. Do not

seal any openings on the bat-

tery.

Replacing the battery

General

The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends

only having the vehicle battery replaced by an

authorised Service Partner or another qualified

Service Partner or a specialist workshop. If the

battery is not replaced correctly, the vehicle

may not recognise it properly and perfect func-

tioning cannot be guaranteed.

Hazard icons

The following hazard icons can be found on

the vehicle battery:

Icon

Meaning

No smoking, no naked flames,

no sparks.

Notes on removal

Observe the following notes on removing the

vehicle battery:

Wear protective goggles.

Keep away from children.

▷

Park the vehicle and switch off consumers.

First disconnect the power at the negative

terminal. Then disconnect the power at the

positive terminal.

Notes on installation

Risk of acid burns: wear

gloves, do not tilt the battery.

Observe the following notes on installing the

vehicle battery:

▷

Remove any foreign bodies from the bat-

tery holder.

▷

Only install the battery in the intended posi-

tion in the vehicle.

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Keep the battery and vehicle connection

contacts clean.

Battery charger

Battery chargers developed especially for the

vehicle and suitable for the electrical system

can be obtained from an authorised Service

Partner or another qualified Service Partner or

a specialist workshop.

First connect the power at the positive ter-

minal. Then connect the power at the neg-

ative terminal.

▷

Use the connections, connectors and cov-

ers provided.

Charging the battery

Only charge the battery via the starting aid ter-

minals in the engine compartment and with

the engine switched off.

Connect a hose to the gas outlet opening if

necessary.

Initial operation

The battery is operational. No special precau-

tions are required for start-up.

With mild hybrid technology: only charge the

battery when the bonnet is open.

For further information:

Charging the battery

Jump start terminals, see page 418.

General

Open circuit

Following an open circuit, some equipment will

have to be reinitialised or individual settings

will need to be updated, for example:

To ensure the full service life of the battery,

keep the battery sufficiently charged.

Charge the battery under the following situa-

tions:

▷

Parking brake, see page 149.

▷

If the inspection glass on the top of the bat-

tery is black.

With memory function: save positions

again.

▷

If there is not enough power to start the

vehicle.

▷

Time: update.

Date: update.

The following conditions can have a negative

effect on battery performance:

Deep sleep mode

Use deep sleep mode for long stationary peri-

ods.

▷

Frequently driving short distances.

If the vehicle is not used for a period of one

month or longer.

For further information:

Rest state, see page 46

Safety information

Storing the battery

Observe the following information on storing

vehicle batteries:

WARNING

Battery chargers that charge the vehicle bat-

tery via sockets or cigarette lighters in the

vehicle may overload or damage the 12 V

electrical system. There is a danger of injury

or material damage. Only connect battery

chargers for the vehicle battery to the starting

aid terminals in the engine compartment.

▷

Store the battery in a cool and dry place.

Protect the battery from direct sunlight and

frost.

▷

Only clean the battery with a damp, anti-

static cloth.

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Store the battery upright and secure it

against falling over.

Batteries filled with acid should be transported

upright. Protect batteries against falling over

when in transit.

▷

Install the oldest batteries first.

Do not remove the protective cap from the

contacts.

Warranty

See the vehicle purchase contract for informa-

tion on the battery warranty.

▷

Charge or install the battery by the date on

the battery label at the latest. Once fully

charged, the battery will work for another

10 months.

Fuses

Mild hybrid technology

General

Principle

The fuses are located at different positions in

the vehicle.

The vehicle's mild hybrid technology includes

a 48 volt battery. Mild hybrid technology can

reduce fuel consumption.

Information on fuse assignment, as well as the

positions of the fuse boxes, is available on the

Internet: fusecard.bmw.com.

Safety information

DANGER

Touching live components can result in an

electric shock. There is a danger of injury or

danger to life. Do not touch any components

that could be live.

WARNING

Incorrect or repaired fuses can overload elec-

trical cables and components. There is a risk

of fire. Do not repair blown fuses or replace

them with fuses with a different colour or

amp rating.

General

The battery for the mild hybrid technology is

located in the engine compartment under a

cover.

Replacing fuses

The vehicle manufacturer recommends having

fuses changed by an authorised Service Part-

ner or another qualified Service Partner or a

specialist workshop.

Notice

Do not replace or work on the mild hybrid tech-

nology battery.

Disposing of the old battery

Dispose of old batteries with an author-

ised Service Partner, another qualified

Service Partner or a specialist work-

shop, or hand them in to an authorised collec-

tion point.

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