Front lamps, bulb replacement
At a glance

1 Adaptive light control
2 Parking lamp, daytime running lights*
3 Low beams/high beams
4 Turn signal
Xenon lamps
Because of the long life of these bulbs, the likelihood of failure is very low. Switching the lamps on and off frequently shortens their life.
If a xenon bulb fails, switch on the front fog lamps and continue the trip with great care. Comply with local regulations.
Do not perform work/bulb replacement on
xenon headlamps
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 the danger of fatal injuries if work is carried out improperly.
For checking and adjusting headlamp aim, please contact your BMW center.
Turn signals, incl. side indicators
Follow the general instructions on lamps and bulbs.
These lamps are made using LED technology. Please contact your service center in the event of a malfunction.
Adaptive light control
Follow the general instructions on lamps and bulbs.
The illustration shows the left side of the engine compartment.
55-watt bulb, H3.
1. Open the folding cover in the engine compartment.

2. Turn the cap and remove it.

3. Squeeze the holder together and guide it downward.

4. Release the holder and fold it upward.
5. Remove the bulb and replace it.
6. Insert the new bulb and attach the cover in the reverse order.
Parking lamps
Follow the general instructions on lamps and bulbs.
The illustration shows the left side of the engine compartment.
35-watt bulb, H8.
1. Open the folding cover in the engine compartment.

2. Turn the cap and remove it.

3. Turn the bulb holder.
Turn in the other direction on the right side.

4. Remove the bulb and replace it.
5. Insert the new bulb and attach the cover in the reverse order.
Front fog lamps
Follow the general instructions on lamps and bulbs.
35-watt bulb, H8.
1. Snap out the grill at the recess, arrow.

2. Remove the screw using a screw driver.

3. Pull the lamp out toward the front.
4. Remove the bulb and replace it.
5. Insert the new bulb and attach the cover in the reverse order.
See also:
Parking assistant
The concept
This system assists the driver in parking parallel
to the road.
Ultrasound sensors measure parking spaces on
both sides of the vehicle.
The parking assistant calculates the best p ...
Time, date, external temperature
From radio readiness the external temperature
and the time are displayed.
Set the time
Retrieving date
Retrieving date
Press the button on turn signal lever upward; the
date appears.
Set th ...
Releasing
Raise lever slightly, press the button and guide
the lever down. ...
