Xenon Lamps - BMW Mini Owner's Manual

When working on electrical systems,
always begin by switching off the con-
sumer in question; otherwise, short circuits
could result. To avoid possible injury or equip-
ment damage when replacing bulbs, observe
any instructions provided by the bulb manufac-
turer.<
Caring for headlamps, refer to page 182.
For any bulb replacement not described
below, contact a MINI dealer or a work-
shop that has specially trained personnel work-
ing in accordance with the specifications of the
MINI manufacturer.<
For checking and adjusting headlamp aim,
please contact your MINI
Light-emitting diodes LEDs
Light-emitting diodes installed behind translu-
cent lenses serve as the light sources for many of
the controls and displays in your vehicle. These
light-emitting diodes are related to conven-
tional laser diodes, and legislation defines them
as Class 1 light-emitting diodes.
Do not remove the covers or expose the
eyes directly to the unfiltered light source
for several hours; otherwise, this could cause
irritation of the retina.<
Headlight glass lens
In cool or humid weather, condensation may
occur on the interior of outside lights. The con-
densation disappears a short time after the light
is switched on. Headlight glass lenses do not
need to be replaced. If a lot of moisture is
present, e.g. water droplets in the light, have
them checked by your service center.

Xenon lamps*

The service life of these bulbs is very long and
the probability of failure very low, provided that
they are not switched on and off an excessive
number of times. If a xenon lamp fails neverthe-
less, switch on the fog lamps and continue the
journey with great care, provided that local leg-
islation does not prohibit this.
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only by a MINI dealer or a workshop that has
specially trained personnel working in accor-
dance with the specifications of the MINI manu-
facturer. Due to high voltage, there is a risk of
fatal injury if work on the xenon lamps is carried
out
Halogen low beams and high beams
H13 bulb, 60/55 watts
Otherwise, there is a risk of injury if the bulb is
damaged.<
dealer.<
age to the headlamp
Accessing the lamp from the engine
compartment
The low-beam/high-beam bulb can be changed
from the engine compartment.
Removing the cover:
1.
2.
Follow the same steps in reverse order to reat-
tach the cover.
age to the headlamp
Have any work on the xenon lamp system,
including bulb replacement, carried out
improperly.<
The H13 bulb is pressurized. Therefore,
wear safety glasses and protective gloves.
Be careful when installing the cover; oth-
erwise, leaks could occur and cause dam-
system.<
Press the tab.
Flip open the cover and take it out of the
holder.
Be careful when installing the cover; oth-
erwise, leaks could occur and cause dam-
system.<