BMW MINI Countryman Cooper, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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MOBILITY
Replacing parts
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resemble conventional laser diodes and are
classified by law as Class 1 light-emitting diodes.
Do not remove the covers or expose the
eyes directly to the unfiltered light source
for several hours at a time, as this could cause
irritation to the retina.
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Headlight lenses
Condensation might form on the inside of the
headlight lenses in cool or damp weather. When
the lights are switched on, the condensation dis-
appears after a short time. There is no need to
replace the headlights. In the event of more
extensive moisture, for example water droplets
in the light, have this checked by Service.
Bi-xenon headlights*
The operating life of these light units is
extremely long and the likelihood of failure very
low, provided that they are not switched on and
off a very great number of times. If a xenon
headlight fails nonetheless, switch on the fog
lights and continue the journey with great care,
provided that local legislation does not prohibit
this.
Always have work on the xenon lights,
including bulb changes, carried out by
MINI Service or a workshop employing trained
personnel and working to the specifications
issued by the manufacturer of your MINI. In view
of the high electrical voltages present, there is a
risk of potentially fatal accidents if work is per-
formed inexpertly.
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Halogen low-beam and high-beam
headlights
H4 bulb, 60/55 watts
The H4 bulb is pressurised, so wear gog-
gles and gloves. There is otherwise a risk
of injury if the bulb is damaged. <
Take care when installing the cover, as
otherwise leaks could occur and cause
damage to the headlight system. <
Access to the bulb in the engine
compartment
The bulb for the low-beam/high-beam head-
light can be changed from the engine compart-
ment.
To remove the cover:
1. Press the tab.
2. Flip the cover upwards and take it out of the
holder.
Follow the same steps in reverse order to refit
the cover.
Take care when installing the cover, as
otherwise leaks could occur and cause
damage to the headlight system.
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Changing bulbs
1. Press the retaining clip forwards and hold it
there, arrow
1 .
2. Guide the retaining clip downwards,
arrow
2 .