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Changing a wheel
Safety precautions in the event of a punc-
ture or when changing a wheel: park the
car as far as possible from moving traffic, on a
firm surface. Switch on the hazard warning
flashers.
Allow the steering lock to engage with the
wheels in the straight-ahead position. Apply the
handbrake and engage first gear, reverse or
selector lever position P.
All occupants must leave the car and be led to a
point where they are not exposed to risk, for
example behind a crash barrier at the side of the
road.
If necessary, set up a warning triangle
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or a
flashing warning lamp at a sufficient distance to
the rear. Comply with relevant local laws.
Only change wheels on a flat, firm and non-slip
surface. On a soft or low-grip surface, such as
snow, ice, tiles or similar, there is a risk of the car
or the jack sliding sideways.
Position the car's jack on a firm surface.
Never place wood blocks or similar under the
jack, or the maximum lifting capacity may be
exceeded due to the restricted height.
When the car is jacked up, do not lie under it or
start the engine, as this could lead to a poten-
tially fatal accident.<
What you need
To avoid rattling noises later, please make a
note of the positions of the tools when they are
removed, and replace them in the same posi-
tions later.
1 Wheel chock
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2 Jack
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3 Wheel stud wrench
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The tools are located in the holder beneath the
floor mat or floor panel flap.
1. Lift up the floor mat or floor panel flap and
the cover beneath it.
2. Take out the required tools.
3. After use, press the tools back down into
their holders.
If the car is fitted with run-flat tyres, no
tools for changing a wheel are supplied
with the car. You can obtain these from BMW
Service as accessories.<
Touring: removing and installing floor
panel flap of storage package
1. Fold up the rear floor panel flap.
2. Disengage both retaining straps at the top.
3. Disengage the gas-filled springs, see arrow,
and remove.
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