2010 BMW 128 Owner's Manual - Page 211

Replacing components Onboard vehicle tool kit The onboard vehicle tool kit is stored below the floor mat in the cargo area. When working on electrical systems, always begin by switching off the consumer in question; otherwise, short-circuits could result. To avoid possible injury or equipment damage when replacing bulbs, observe any instructions provided by the bulb manufacturer.< If the routine for changing a particular bulb is not described here, please contact your BMW center or a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel.< Wiper blades Light-emitting diodes LED Light-emitting diodes installed behind translucent lenses serve as the light source for many of the controls and displays in your vehicle. These light-emitting diodes, which operate using a concept similar to that applied in conventional lasers, are officially designated as Class 1 lightemitting 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.< 1. Fold out the wiper arm and hold it. 2. Press together the locking spring, arrows 1, and fold out the wiper blade, arrow 2. 3. Take the wiper blade out of the catch mechanism, pulling the blade toward the front. To avoid damage, make sure that the wiper arms are against the windshield before you open the engine compartment.< Xenon lamps* Lamps and bulbs Lamps and bulbs make an essential contribution to vehicle safety. They should, therefore, be handled carefully. BMW recommends having your BMW center perform any work that you do not feel competent to perform yourself or that is not described here. Never touch the glass of new bulbs with your bare fingers, as even minute amounts of contamination will burn into the bulb's surface and reduce its service life. Use a clean tissue, cloth or something similar, or hold the bulb by its base.< You can obtain a selection of replacement bulbs at your BMW center. These bulbs have a very long service life and are highly unlikely to fail. If a xenon lamp fails nevertheless, switch on the fog lamps and continue the journey with great care, provided that local legislation does not prohibit this. Have any work on the xenon lamp system, including bulb replacements, performed only by a BMW center or a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel. Otherwise, if such work is carried out improperly, the high voltage in the system presents the danger of fatal injuries.< 209 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 846 - © 08/09 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance