Replacing Components - BMW 2 COUPE Series Owner's Manual

Replacing components

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.
Vehicle tool kit
The onboard vehicle tool kit is located on the left
in the cargo area.
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
switch on the wiper without a wiper blade in‐
stalled.
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
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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.
Fold-away position of the wipers, refer to
page 131.
2. Fold up and hold the wiper arm firmly.
3. Squeeze the retainer spring, arrow 1, and fold
up the wiper blade, arrow 2.
4. Remove the wiper blade forward from the
catch.
5. Insert the new wiper blade in reverse order of
removal until it locks in place.
6. Fold down the wipers.
Lights and bulbs
General information
Lights and bulbs make an essential contribution
to driving safety.
All headlights and lights are made using LED or
laser technology.
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‐
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