Login- Download PDF Manual
-
177
Mobility Mobility
To assist you in preserving your car's mobility, this section contains important information on operating fluids, wheels and tyres, maintenance routines and minor repairs.
g
Refuelling
Fuel filler flap
3. Pull the knob with the fuel pump symbol.
Briefly press the rear edge to open and close.
Note when refuelling
Manual release In the event of an electrical fault, you can release the fuel filler flap manually.
Saloon 1. Lift up the floor mat and the cover beneath it
in the luggage compartment.
2. Release the quick-release fasteners on the
right-hand side trim and take off the side trim.
3. Pull the knob with the fuel pump symbol.
Touring 1. Unhook the luggage strap*, see page 117. 2. Open the right-hand side trim in the load
area.
180
When handling fuel, comply with the safety regulations displayed by
garages and filling stations.<
Place the tank cap in the holder on the flap. When refuelling, insert the filler nozzle fully into the filler neck. If the filler nozzle is raised during refuelling > the supply of fuel will be cut off prematurely > fuel vapour and fumes will be fed back less
effectively
The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle cuts out for the first time.
Fuel tank capacity Approx. 70 litres, approx. 15.4 gal, including a reserve of approx. 8 litres, approx. 1.8 gal. If the range is below 50 km, approx. 30 miles, refuel the car, otherwise the
engine's functions are not assured and damage may occur.<
Tank cap
Diesel engine
Fastening Fit the tank cap and turn clockwise until it is clearly heard to click into place.
Do not crush the tape attached to the cap. A message will appear if the cap is loose
or missing.<
Fuel grade
Petrol engine
Never use fuel containing lead, otherwise the catalytic converter will be perma-
nently damaged.< Ultra low sulphur petrol may also be used. Since the engine has a knock control function, it can run on different grades of fuel. > The engine of your BMW is rated to run on:
Super Plus/premium plus fuel, octane number 98 RON. Fill up with fuel of this grade whenever pos- sible, so that the nominal performance and fuel consumption values are achieved.
> You can also run the engine on:
Premium-grade unleaded fuel, octane number 95 RON. This fuel is also sold under the following designations: DIN EN 228 or Eurosuper.
> The minimum permissible grade is:
Regular-grade unleaded fuel, octane number 91 RON. If this grade of fuel is being used, the engine may tend to make a knocking sound while being started at high ambient tempera- tures. This has no influence on the engine's operating life.
National-market versions supplied to run on leaded fuel* With this specification, in addition to the grades listed above, you can run the engine on leaded fuel. The minimum grade is likewise 91 RON.
Do not use rapeseed methyl ester RME, biodiesel or petrol. If the wrong type of fuel has been added, do not start the engine, otherwise you risk causing damage to it.< Contact BMW Service if the wrong type of fuel has been added. > Your BMW's engine is rated to run on:
Diesel oil to DIN EN 590 standard.
Winter-grade diesel oil To ensure that the diesel engine operates relia- bly during the cold season of the year, it must be run on winter-grade diesel oil, which garages usually sell during the period in question. Fuel filter heating is installed as standard equipment to prevent the fuel solidifying during operation. Do not incorporate any additives, includ- ing petrol, as these could cause damage
to the engine.<
181
s
Wheels and tyres
Tyre pressures
Information for your safety The condition of the tyres and maintenance of the correct tyre pressures not only influence tyre life but are also decisive factors in road safety and ride quality.
Checking pressures
Check and adjust the tyre pressures – including the compact wheel* – on a reg- ular basis, but at least twice a month and before setting out on any long journey. Failure to do so could cause incorrect tyre pressures to affect driving stability or damage the tyres, therefore leading to accidents.<
After correcting tyre pressures, reinitial- ise the Run Flat Indicator, see page 87.<
Tyre pressure values
The tyre pressures for your standard tyres are visible on the driver's door post, with the driver's door open.
Tyre pressures for heavy loads and trailer towing For trailer towing, the tyre pressures for the higher load in the table apply.
Note tyre size These tyre pressures apply to sizes of tyre approved by BMW and makes of tyre recom- mended by BMW; details are available from BMW Service.
182
Condition of tyres Inspect tyres frequently for damage, the pres- ence of foreign bodies, unusual wear and suffi- cient tread depth.
Minimum tread depth The tyre tread depth should not be allowed to drop below 3 mm, approx. 1/8 in. Below a tread depth of 3 mm, approx. 1/8 in, there is an increased risk of aquaplaning when driving on wet roads at fairly high speeds. Below a tread depth of 4 mm, approx. 3/16 in, winter tyres become noticeably less suitable for winter driving conditions. New tyres should be fitted in the interests of safety.
Wear indicators in the base of the tread groove, see arrow, are distributed around the tyre's cir- cumference; the letters TWI – Tread Wear Indi- cator – on the tyre's flanks identify tyres that incorporate these wear indicators. Once the tyre tread has worn down to the wear indicators, a tread depth of 1.6 mm, approx. 1/16 in, has been reached.
Tyre damage Unusual vibration while the car is being driven could indicate a tyre fault or some other defect on your car. This may have been caused e.g. by driving over a kerb or similar. The same applies to any other abnormal road behaviour, such as pulling severely to the right or left.
In such cases, reduce speed immediately and have the wheels and tyres checked
without delay. Proceed with caution to the near- est BMW Service or specialist tyre dealer that operates to BMW specifications and has suita- bly trained personnel. Have the car towed there if necessary. Tyre damage represents a risk of serious injury to the car's occupants and to all other road users.<
Age of tyres For a variety of reasons, including the tendency of tyres to become brittle along with increasing age, BMW recommends that new tyres be fitted after not more than 6 years, irrespective of the actual level of wear. This also applies to the tyre on the compact wheel*. A tyre's date of manufacture is included in the inscription on the tyre: DOT ... 3705 means that the tyre was manufac- tured in week 37 of 2005.
Run-flat tyres*
The symbol identifying run-flat tyres is a circle with the letters RSC on the side wall. Run-flat tyres comprise a tyre that is self-sup- porting within certain limitations, and a special rim. The reinforcement in the side walls ensures that the tyre can continue to be used subject to certain restrictions, even if depressurised. Continuing a journey with a damaged tyre, see Indication of a flat tyre, page 88.
New wheels and tyres
Have new wheels and tyres fitted only by BMW Service or by a specialist tyre dealer
that operates to BMW specifications and has suitably trained personnel. If such work is per- formed inexpertly, it could result in consequen- tial damage and thus constitute a safety risk. Make sure that the new wheels are balanced.<
Retreaded tyres
BMW advises against the use of retreaded tyres, as these could adversely affect the car's safety. Their carcasses may dif- fer in internal construction or have aged suffi- ciently to limit their durability.<
The right wheels and tyres
BMW recommends fitting only wheels and tyres that it has approved for your type of vehicle, otherwise the tyres may e.g. make contact with the vehicle body due to impermissible tolerances, even though they are of an approved size; this could result in a serious accident. BMW is unable to assess the suitabil- ity of wheels and tyres it has not approved and cannot therefore guarantee their safety.< Details of the correct wheel and tyre combina- tions can be obtained from BMW Service. The correct wheel and tyre combination also has an influence on various systems, which could otherwise malfunction, e.g. ABS, DSC or xDrive. To maintain the car's good road behaviour, always fit tyres of the same make and tread pat- tern to all wheels. After a tyre has been dam- aged, fit the original wheel and tyre combination again as soon as possible.
183
s
Recommended makes of tyre
Certain makes of tyre are recommended by BMW for each tyre size. They are marked with a clearly visible BMW designation on the side wall of the tyre. When properly used, these tyres meet the high- est standards in terms of safety and handling characteristics.
Run-flat tyres When fitting new tyres or changing over from summer to winter tyres and vice-versa, for your own safety you should fit run-flat tyres. Also bear in mind that there is no spare wheel availa- ble in the event of a puncture. BMW Service will be pleased to advise you on this.
For safety reasons, BMW recommends that damaged run-flat tyres be renewed
rather than repaired.<
Special characteristics of winter tyres BMW recommends you to fit winter tyres if the car is used for driving in wintry conditions. Although all-season tyres with an M+S marking have better winter characteristics than summer tyres, they do not normally match the perform- ance of winter tyres.
Note the speed limit applicable to these tyres
Always comply with the speed limit for the winter tyres fitted to your car; failure to do so could result in tyre damage and accidents.< If the car is capable of speeds higher than that permitted for the winter tyres, a label stating the maximum permitted speed for the tyres fitted must be displayed in your field of view. Special- ist tyre dealers and BMW Service can supply these labels.
Tyre storage Store wheels and tyres in a cool, dry and prefer- ably dark place when not in use. Protect tyres against contamination from oil, grease and fuel.
Snow chains* Only certain fine-link snow chains have been tested by BMW, classified as safe for use and recommended. BMW Service is able to provide the details of these makes. Fit snow chains in pairs and only to the rear wheels. When fitting, comply with the snow chain man- ufacturer's instructions. When snow chains are in use, do not exceed 50 km/h, approx. 30 mph. Snow chains cannot be fitted on size 245/45 R 17 tyres.
Do not initialise the Run Flat Indicator if snow chains are fitted, as the instrument
might issue an incorrect reading. When driving with snow chains, you may need to activate DTC briefly, see page 84.<
184
In the engine compartment
Closing
Do not work on the car unless you pos- sess the necessary technical knowledge.
If you are unfamiliar with the statutory guide- lines, have any work on the car performed only by BMW Service or by a workshop that oper- ates to BMW specifications and has suitably trained personnel. If such work is performed inexpertly, it could result in consequential dam- age and thus constitute a safety risk.<
Engine compartment lid
Releasing
Close the engine compartment lid from a height of about 40 cm, approx. 16 in, with some momentum. It must be clearly heard to engage. To avoid injuries, ensure that the closing area of the engine compartment lid is
unobstructed. If you notice during the journey that the engine compartment lid has not been properly closed, stop the car at the earliest possible moment and close it correctly.<
Pull the lever.
Opening
Press the release lever and open the lid.
185
Important parts of the engine compartment
1 Filler neck for engine oil, see Adding engine
5 Reservoir for washer fluid for headlight
oil
2 Reservoir for brake fluid, under the microfil-
ter housing
3 Jump-starting connection, see page 201
4 Diesel engines:Dipstick for engine oil, see Checking the engine oil level
cleaning system and windscreen washer, see page 64
6 Coolant expansion tank, see page 188. On
the diesel engine, the coolant expansion tank is on the opposite side
7 Vehicle identification number
4. Carefully push the dipstick fully into its tube,
then pull it out again. The oil level must be between the two marks on the dipstick.
Engine oil Engine oil consumption depends on driving style and the operating conditions.
Checking the engine oil level on diesel engines 1. Park the car on a level surface with the
engine at operating temperature, in other words after driving uninterrupted for at least 10 km, approx. 6 miles. 2. Switch off the engine. 3. After about 5 minutes pull out the dipstick 4
and wipe it dry with a non-linting cloth, paper towel or similar.
186
The quantity of oil between the mid-points of the two dipstick marks is approx. 1.5 litres, approx. 2.6 pints.
Do not add oil beyond the upper dipstick mark, otherwise the engine may be dam-
aged by excess oil.<
Checking the engine oil level on petrol engines Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic oil level monitoring device. In order for the oil level to be measured and dis- played accurately, the engine must be at oper- ating temperature, i.e. following uninterrupted driving for at least 10 km, approx. 6 miles. You can have the oil level displayed on the control display while you are driving, or while the vehi- cle is at a standstill on a level surface and the engine is running. iDrive concept, see page 14. 1. Press the button.
The start menu is called up.
2. Press the controller to call up the menu. 3. Select "Service" and press the controller.
5. Select "Engine oil level" and press the con-
troller. The oil level is displayed.
Possible messages > "Engine oil level OK" > "No measured value available: Update of
engine oil level in process": Oil level is being measured. This can take about 3 minutes if the car is at a standstill on a level surface and the engine is running, and about 5 minutes while the car is on the move.
> "Oil level at the minimum: Add 1 liter engine
oil.": Top up with 1 litre, approx. 2 pints, of engine oil at the next opportunity.
> "Engine oil level too high":
Have the car examined immediately, otherwise too much oil could result in
engine damage.<
> "Please note: recalculated Service interval
for engine oil": Do not add engine oil. You can continue your journey. Note the newly calculated dis- tance remaining to the next Oil Service, see page 190. Have the system checked as soon as possible.
Adding engine oil
4. Select "Service requirements" and press
the controller.
Petrol engines Only add the amount of 1 litre, approx. 2 pints, of oil when you are instructed to do so by a mes- sage on the control display. Diesel engines Do not add more oil until the level has dropped almost to the lower dipstick mark. When this
187
t
Coolant
Do not open up the cooling system while the engine is hot, otherwise you may
scald yourself on the escaping coolant steam.< Coolant is a mixture of water and an additive. Not all commercially available additives are suit- able for your BMW. BMW Service can provide details of which additives are suitable.
Use only suitable additives, otherwise the engine could incur damage. As these
additives are hazardous to health, observe the notes on the containers.<
When disposing of coolant additives, comply with the relevant environmental
protection regulations.<
Checking coolant level 1. The engine must be at ambient tempera-
ture.
2. Turn the cap on the expansion tank slightly
anti-clockwise until it starts to open, then allow the pressure to escape before open- ing it fully.
3. The coolant level is correct if it is between the minimum and maximum marks, see also diagram next to the filler neck.
4.
If necessary, slowly top up to the correct level; do not overfill.
5. Turn the cap to close until it is heard to click. 6. Have the cause of coolant loss rectified as
soon as possible.
level is reached, a message also appears on the control display.
Top up the oil level within the next 200 km, approx. 120 miles, otherwise the
engine may suffer damage.<
Keep all oils, greases etc. out of the reach of children and read and comply with any warning instructions on the containers, to avoid any health risks.<
Oil change Have oil changes performed either by BMW Service or by a workshop that operates to BMW specifications and has suitably trained person- nel.
Approved engine oils The quality of the engine oil is a decisive factor for the correct operation and long life of your car's engine. On the basis of extensive tests, BMW regularly approves specific grades of engine oil.
BMW Service can provide details of the oils approved by BMW for your car.< Do not use any oil additives, as these could in certain circumstances result in
engine damage.<
Alternative oil grades If exceptionally none of the approved grades of oil is available, you can top up the oil level in between oil changes with other grades of oil. The oil specification on the container must be one of the following:
Petrol engines > Preferred: BMW Longlife-01,
BMW Longlife-01 FE or BMW Longlife-04
> Alternatively: BMW Longlife-98 or
ACEA A3
Diesel engines > Preferred: BMW Longlife-04
> Alternatively: BMW Longlife-01,BMW Longlife-98 or ACEA A3/B4
188
Brake system
Malfunction
Brake fluid
If the warning lamp lights up red even though the handbrake is released and a message appears on the control dis-
play: stop as soon as possible. The brake fluid level in the reservoir is too low. You may simultaneously notice a marked increase in brake pedal travel. Have the system checked without delay.
If you continue to drive the car, increased brake pedal movement may be necessary
and braking distances may be significantly longer. Modify your driving style accordingly.<
Brake pads
If the warning lamp lights up red even though the handbrake is released and a message appears on the control dis-
play: the brake pads have reached the safe limit for pad wear. Have the brake pads changed without delay.
In the interests of your own safety, use only brake pads that BMW has approved for this particular model type. BMW is unable to assess the suitability of brake pads it has not approved and cannot therefore guarantee their safety.<
189
> Spark plugs > Vehicle check > Statutory vehicle inspections, depending
on national requirements
Service data in the remote control Your car continuously stores such information in the remote control as the car is being driven. Your BMW Service Advisor can read out this data from the remote control, and propose an optimised maintenance approach. Whenever you take your car in for servicing you should therefore hand your BMW Service Advisor the remote control unit that you last used.
Make sure that the date in the iDrive is always set correctly, see page 80, other-
wise the effectiveness of Condition Based Service CBS is not assured.<
Service Booklet Further information on the maintenance rou- tines required is provided in the Service Book- let.
BMW recommends that you have mainte- nance and repair work carried out by
BMW Service. Make sure that maintenance work is confirmed in the Service Booklet after it has been carried out. These entries are evidence that your BMW has been serviced regularly and correctly.<
Maintenance
BMW Maintenance System
The BMW Maintenance System contributes towards upholding the roadworthiness and operating reliability of your BMW. It also covers comfort and convenience aspects, such as ensuring that filters for the air in the car's inte- rior are renewed in good time. Its purpose is to optimise maintenance measures with a view to minimising the cost of looking after your car. If and when you come to sell your BMW, a com- prehensive record of servicing will prove a sig- nificant benefit.
Condition Based Service CBS Sensors and advanced algorithms take account of the varying conditions in which your BMW is used. Condition Based Service uses these to determine current and future servicing require- ments. The system provides you with an oppor- tunity to tailor the scope of maintenance work to your personal standards, so that your BMW will always be reliably operational. On the control display, you can have the remaining distances and times for selected maintenance tasks as well as any legally pre- scribed dates displayed to you individually, see page 74: > Engine oil > Brakes, separately for front and rear > Micro-filter/activated charcoal filter > Particulate filter* > Brake fluid
190
Socket for on-board diagnosis OBD
Components which have a decisive effect on exhaust emissions can be tested via the OBD socket with a suitable device. This on-board diagnosis socket is on the driver's side, on the underside of the instrument panel to the left, behind a cover.
Exhaust emissions
If the warning lamp comes on: exhaust emission values have deteriorated. Have the car checked as soon as possi-
ble.
Recycling The very design of your car incorporates a recy- cling-friendly concept that extends to both the production methods used and the choice of materials. BMW recommends that you hand in your car to a salvaging operator approved by the BMW Group at the end of its operating life. In doing this, you will be making an active contribution towards protecting resources and the environ- ment. The regulations concerning the returning of end-of-life vehicles may vary from country to country. Further information is available on the Internet on www.bmw.com or from BMW Serv- ice.
General care Useful hints on care of your BMW are provided in the booklet Looking after your car.
191
Replacing parts
Toolkit
Saloon
You will find the toolkit in the luggage compart- ment lid. Unscrew the wing bolt to open.
Touring
You will find the toolkit behind the left-hand side trim in the load area.
Wiper blades, renewing
Front
192
1. Fold out the wiper arm and hold it securely. 2. Squeeze together the retaining tabs, simul- taneously pushing the wiper blade forward out of the holder. Insert the new wiper blade and press it on until you hear it engage.
3.
Rear*
1. Lift off the entire wiper arm and pull off the
2.
wiper blade, see arrow. Insert the new wiper blade and press it on until it audibly engages.
Lights and bulbs Lights and bulbs are an important aspect of driving safety. They should, therefore, be han- dled carefully. BMW recommends that any rou- tines that you are not familiar with or that are not described here be entrusted to BMW Service.
Do not touch the glass of a new bulb with the fingers, because even slight amounts of dirt or grease will then be burned into the bulb and reduce its working life. Use a clean tissue, cloth or similar, or hold the bulb by its base.< A box containing spare bulbs is available from BMW Service.
When working on electrical systems, always begin by switching off the con-
sumer in question, as otherwise short-circuits could result. Observe any instructions supplied by the bulb manufacturer, to avoid the risk of injury or damage when changing bulbs.<
Please see the booklet Looking after your car for notes on care of the headlights.
1. Turn the bulb holder to the left and take it
off.
Halogen headlights The picture shows the left side of the engine compartment.
1 Cover for low-beam headlight 2 Cover for high-beam headlight Turn the cover to the left and take it off.
The H7 bulb is pressurised, so wear gog- gles and gloves. There is otherwise a risk
of injury if the bulb should be damaged.<
Low-beam headlights H7 bulb, 55 Watt 1. Turn the bulb holder to the left and take it
off.
2. Pull out the bulb and change it.
High-beam headlights H7 bulb, 55 Watt
2. Pull out the bulb and change it.
Side and parking lights 5 Watt bulbs, W 5 W 1. Turn the cover for the low-beam or high- beam headlight to the left and take it off.
2. Pull out the bulb holder.
3. Pull out the bulb and change it.
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 should none the less fail, switch on the fog lights and continue the journey with great care, bearing in mind that visibility will be poorer, provided that local legislation does not prohibit this.
Have any work on the xenon headlight system, including bulb-changing, per-
formed only by BMW Service or by a workshop that operates to BMW specifications and has suitably trained personnel. Otherwise there is a risk of potentially fatal accidents if work is per-
193
formed inexpertly, because of the high electri- cal voltages present.<
Rear lights
Saloon > Flashing turn indicators: 21 Watt bulb,
PY 21 W
> Reversing lights: 16 Watt bulb, W 16 W > Other lights: 21 Watt bulb, P 21 W
Side and parking lights In the event of a fault, please contact BMW Service or a workshop that operates to BMW specifications and has suitably trained person- nel.
Front flashing turn indicator 21 Watt bulb, PY 21 W 1. Turn the bulb holder to the left and take it
off.
2. Press the bulb in slightly and turn to the left,
take out and renew.
Side flashing turn indicators 5 Watt bulb, W 5 W 1. Push the light back at its front edge with the
fingertip and swing it out.
1 Flashing turn indicators 2 Rear light 3 Rear light and rear fog light 4 Reversing light 5 Reflector 6 Reflector 7 Parking, stop and brake lights
Touring > Flashing turn indicators: 21 Watt bulb,
PY 21 W
> Reversing lights and rear fog light: 16 Watt
bulb, W 16 W
> Other lights: 21 Watt bulb, P 21 W
2. Turn the bulb holder to the left and take it
off.
3. Pull out the bulb and change it.
1 Flashing turn indicator 2 Rear light 3 Rear fog light
194
4. Press the bulb in slightly and turn to the left,
take out and renew.
Lights in luggage compartment lid
Licence plate lights 5 Watt bulb, C 5 W 1.
Insert a screwdriver into the slot and press to the right, see arrows. This releases the light.
2. Take out the light and renew the bulb.
Touring: Rear fog light and reversing lights In the event of a fault, please contact BMW Service or a workshop that operates to BMW specifications and has suitably trained person- nel.
Light-emitting diodes LED Controls, displays and other equipment items inside your car have light-emitting diodes behind a cover as their light source. These LED resemble conventional lasers 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.<
4 Reversing light 5 Reflector 6 Parking, stop and brake lights
Centre brake light This light uses LED technology. In the event of a fault, please contact BMW Service or a work- shop that operates to BMW specifications and has suitably trained personnel.
Lights in the side section
Saloon The picture shows the left side of the luggage compartment. All bulbs are grouped together in a central bulb holder. 1. Lift up the floor mat. 2. Release the quick-release fasteners on the
side trim and pull out the trim.
3. Squeeze together the bulb holder at the top
and base, and take it off.
4. Reversing lights:
Pull out the bulb and renew it. Other lights: Press the bulb in slightly and turn to the left, take out and renew.
Touring 1. Right-hand side: unhook the luggage
strap*, see page 117.
2. Open the side trim. 3. Turn the bulb holder to the left and take it
out.
195
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* 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.
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.
1 Wheel chock* 2 Jack* 3 Wheel stud wrench*
196
4. Fold the floor panel flap forwards to release
it, then take it out.
5. Open the front floor panel flap. 6. Swing up the spare wheel cover and engage the hook in the upper frame of the tailgate cutout.
7. Lift out the cross-bar.
Preparations for changing a wheel 1. Observe the safety notes further above. 2. Prevent the car rolling away:
Place the wheel chock behind the front wheel on the side opposite to the wheel that is to be changed, or in front of that front wheel if the car is pointing downhill. If the car is on a significant incline, protect it addi- tionally against rolling away.
3. Slacken off the wheel studs by half a turn. Cars with wheel stud lock* see page 198.
Jacking up the car 1. Position the car jack beneath the jacking
point closest to the wheel that needs to be changed, with the jack base vertically beneath the jacking point and resting on the ground across its full surface.
Use the jack only for wheel changing. Do not attempt to raise another type of vehicle or any other load with this jack; this could result in injury or damage.< Introduce the head of the jack into the rec- tangular recess as it is extended, see detail.
2.
When fitting the floor panel flap, follow the reverse procedure and press the hinge covers down.
Compact wheel*
1. Release the wing nut 1. 2. Take out washer 2 to one side. 3. Take out the tool holders 3. 4. Take out the compact wheel.
3. Continue to turn the crank handle until the wheel you wish to change is lifted clear of the ground.
Fitting the wheel 1. Take out the wheel studs and remove the
wheel.
2. Remove heavy dirt deposits from the wheel and hub contact faces and clean the wheel studs.
197
Thiefproof wheel studs*
1 Wheel stud for adapter 2 Adapter, in the recess beneath the luggage
compartment or load area floor
Insert the adapter 2 in the wheel stud.
Removing 1. 2. Unscrew wheel stud 1. After inserting, remove the adapter again. The code number is embossed on the face of the adapter. Please note this number and keep the details in a safe place in the event of the adapter being lost.
Car battery
Maintenance The battery needs no routine maintenance whatsoever, in other words the quantity of acid it contains will normally last for the full operating life of the battery in temperate climates. BMW Service will gladly advise you on all matters relating to batteries.
Recharging the battery Recharge the battery only with the engine stopped, via the connections in the engine compartment. Connections, see Starting with a flat battery on page 201.
3. Fit the new wheel or the compact wheel and
insert at least two diagonally opposed wheel studs. If the car is not fitted with alloy wheels of the Genuine BMW type, note that different wheel studs may be needed. Insert and screw up the remaining wheel studs, then tighten them all firmly, working across the hub rather than round it. 5. Lower the car and remove the jack.
4.
After fitting 1. Tighten the studs alternately on opposite
sides of the hub.
For safety reasons, have the wheel stud tightening torque checked with- out delay, using a calibrated torque wrench. The correct tightening torque is 120 Nm, approx. 89 lb ft.<
2. Proceed in the reverse sequence when
storing the wheel and tools.
3. Correct the tyre pressure at the earliest
opportunity.
Prevent dirt entering the tyre valves by attaching screw-on dust caps. Dirt in the tyre valve can often lead to a gradual loss of air pressure.< Initialise the Run Flat Indicator, see page 87.
4.
5. Renew the damaged tyre as soon as possi-
ble and have the new wheel balanced.
Driving with the compact wheel fitted Drive with caution and do not exceed 80 km/h, approx. 50 mph. The car's handling properties, such as track stability during braking, braking distances and the self-steering properties at the limits of han- dling, may have changed. These effects will be more pronounced in combination with winter tyres.
Only one compact wheel may be fitted at one time. Fit a wheel/tyre combination
that matches that of the remaining wheels/tyres at the earliest possible opportunity.<
198
Disposal
After changing batteries, have any old batteries disposed of by BMW Service or take them to an official collecting point. Batter- ies filled with acid should be transported and stored upright. Protect batteries against falling over when in transit.<
Power failure After a temporary power failure, the functions of certain equipment items may be restricted, as they require reinitialising. Individual settings may likewise have been lost and will have to be reprogrammed: > Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory
The positions must be reprogrammed, see page 45.
> Time and date
These values must be updated, see page 79 onwards.
> Radio
It may be necessary to enter the stations in the memory again, see page 166.
> Navigation system
Wait until the system starts, see page 156.
Fuses
Do not repair blown fuses or replace them with fuses with different colours or
ampere ratings, otherwise overloaded electrical wires can cause a fire in the car.<
Saloon There are spare fuses, plastic tweezers and details of the layout of the fuses in the toolkit compartment, see page 192.
Touring There are spare fuses and plastic tweezers in the toolkit, see page 192. Details of the layout of the fuses are to be found in the load area, behind the right-hand side trim.
In the glove box 1. Open both quick-release fasteners.
2. Fold the lid forwards or take it off.
Saloon: in the luggage compartment 1. Lift up the floor mat. 2. Open the quick-release fasteners on the right-hand side trim and pull out the trim.
Touring: in the load area
1. Unhook the luggage strap*, see page 117. 2. Open the right-hand side trim.
199
d
Mutual aid
Emergency call* In order to make an emergency call: > Business mobile phone preparation pack-
age.
> Radio readiness is switched on. > The mobile phone network must be receiv-
