Wheel-changing, Lights and bulbs – BMW AG User Manual

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Do not remove the cover or
expose the eyes directly to the

unfiltered light source for several hours
at a time, as this could cause irritation
to the retina.

Wheel-changing

Safety precautions in the event of
a puncture or wheel change:

Park the car as far as possible from the
traffic flow, and on a firm surface.
Switch on the hazard warning flashers.
Engage the steering lock in the straight-
ahead position, apply the handbrake
and select first or reverse gear or selec-
tor 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 the warning triangle
or a flashing warning light at a sufficient
distance to the rear. Comply with
national legislation.
Change a wheel only on a flat, level and
high-grip surface. If the surface is soft
or slippery – snow, ice, tiles etc. – the
car or the supporting jack could slip
away to one side.
Position the car's jack on a firm surface.
Never place wooden blocks or similar
under the jack, or the maximum lifting
capacity may be exceeded.
When the car has been jacked up, do
not lie under it or start the engine since
either could lead to potentially fatal
accidents.

Your BMW has a compact spare wheel*
for temporary use in the event of a
puncture. Certain national-market ver-
sions are equipped with a conventional
spare wheel* of the same size as the
car's road wheels.

To remove the spare wheel from
the luggage compartment fully

remove the floor panel, see page

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