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Tire identification marks Knowledge of the labeling on the side of the tire makes it easier to identify and choose the right tires.
255/55 R 18 109 H
Tire size e.g. Nominal width in mm Aspect ratio in Ξ Belted construction – radial Rim diameter in inches Carrying capacity ID-code (not in ZR tires) Speed code letter (in ZR tires before the R)
Speed letter Q= up to 100 mph/160 km/h T = up to 118 mph/190 km/h H = up to 131 mph/210 km/h V = up to 150 mph/240 km/h W = up to 167 mph/270 km/h Y = up to 186 mph/300 km/h
Tire Identification Number Tires with DOT codes meet the guidelines of the US Department of Transportation. DOT code:
DOT xxxx xxx 0806
e.g. Manufacturer code for tire make Tire size and tire design Tire age
Tire age The manufacturing date of tires is contained in the tire coding: DOT ... 1207 indicates that the tire was manufactured in week 12 of 2007. BMW recommends that you replace all tires after 6 years at most, even if some tires may last for 10 years.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: Tread wear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
DOT Quality Grades Tread wear Traction AA A B C Temperature A B C
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal Safety Requirements in addition
to these grades.<
Tread wear The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified gov- ernment test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1γ) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, how- ever, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteris- tics and climate.
Traction The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. These grades represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement, as measured under con- trolled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include acceleration, cor- nering, hydroplaning, or peak traction charac- teristics.<
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Temperature The temperature grades are A, the highest, B, and C, representing the tire's resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehi- cle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.
The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly
inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either sep- arately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.<
RSC – run-flat tires You will recognize run-flat tires by a circular symbol containing the letters RSC on the side of the tire, refer to page 239.
M+S Winter and all-season tires. These have better winter properties than sum- mer tires.
XL Indicates specially reinforced tires.
Tire condition Inspect your tires frequently for tread wear, signs of damage and for foreign objects lodged in the tread. Check the tread depth.
Minimum tread depth The tread depth should not drop below 0.12 in/ 3 mm, although, for example, European legisla- tion only specifies a minimum tread depth of
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0.063 in/1.6 mm. At tread depths below 0.12 in/ 3 mm there is an increased risk of high-speed hydroplaning, even when only small amounts of water are present on the road surface. When winter tires wear down past a tread depth of 0.16 in/4 mm, they become perceptibly less suitable for winter conditions. For the sake of safety, new tires should be installed.
Wear indicators at the tread-groove base, refer to arrow, are distributed over the tire's circum- ference and are marked on the side of the tire with TWI – Tread Wear Indicator. If the tire tread has been driven down to the wear indicators, a tread depth of 0.063 in/1.6 mm has been reached.
Wheel/tire damage Please note that low-profile tires cause wheels, tires and suspension parts to be more suscep- tible to road hazards and consequential dam- ages. Unusual vibrations encountered during normal vehicle operation can indicate tire failure or some other vehicle defect. This can, for exam- ple, be caused by driving over curbs. These kinds of problems may also be signaled by other changes in vehicle response, such as a strong tendency to pull to the left or right.
In these cases, reduce speed immedi- ately and have wheels and tires thor-
oughly checked. To do so, drive carefully to the nearest BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center or tire shop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained per- sonnel. If necessary, have the vehicle towed there. Otherwise, tire damage can be extremely dangerous to vehicle occupants and other road users.<
Run-flat tires
You will recognize run-flat tires by the circular symbol containing the letters RSC on the side of the tire. Run-flat tires consist of partially self-contained tires and special rims. The sidewall reinforce- ment ensures that the tire retains some residual safety in the event of pressure drop and driving remains possible to a restricted degree. To continue driving with a damaged tire: > With Flat Tire Monitor, refer to Indication of
a flat tire page 93
> With Tire Pressure Monitor, refer to Mes-
sage with low tire inflation pressure page 95
New wheels and tires
Have new wheels and tires installed only by your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle
Center or a tire shop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel. If this work is not carried out properly, there is a danger of subsequent dam- age and related safety hazards. Make sure that the new wheels are balanced.<
Retreaded tires
BMW does not recommend that you use retreaded tires, as driving safety may be impaired. The causes for this include the possi- bly different tire casing structures and the often wide variations in their age, which can result in a limited service life.<
The right wheels and tires When mounting new tires or changing over from summer to winter tires and vice versa, mount Run-Flat Tires for your own safety. Your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center will be happy to advise you.
For safety reasons, BMW recommends that you do not have damaged run-flat
tires repaired; they should be replaced. Other- wise it is not possible to rule out occurrences of consequential damage.<
BMW recommends that you use only wheel and tire combinations that BMW
has tested and approved for your particular vehicle. Variations in factors such as manufac- turing tolerances mean that even wheels and tires with identical official size ratings could actually have different dimensions than the approved units – these differences could lead to body contact, and with it the risk of severe acci- dents. If non-approved wheels and tires are used, BMW cannot evaluate their suitability, and therefore cannot be held liable for driving safety.<
When changing to larger wheels and tires, it may be necessary to make changes to
the wheel-well trim piece, as otherwise road users could be endangered or the vehicle could be damaged. Only have this work carried out by a BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center or a workshop that works in accordance with BMW guidelines and uses appropriately trained per- sonnel.< You can ask your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center for the correct wheel/tire combination. The correct wheel/tire combination also affects various systems whose function would other- wise be impaired, e.g. ABS, DSC, xDrive or Flat Tire Monitor. To maintain good handling and vehicle response, use only tires of a single tread config- uration from a single manufacturer. Following tire damage, have the original wheel and tire combination remounted on the vehicle as soon as possible.
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Storage Store wheels and tires in a cool, dry place with as little exposure to light as possible. Always protect tires against all contact with oil, grease and fuels. Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pressure indicated on the side wall of the tire.
Rotating wheels between axles BMW does not recommend moving the front wheels to the rear or vice versa, as otherwise the handling characteristics may be impaired.
Snow chains* BMW only tests certain fine-link snow chains, classifies them as road-safe and recommends them. Your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center can provide you with this information. Use is only permissible in pairs on the rear wheels. Observe the manufacturer's instructions when mounting snow chains. Do not exceed a speed of 30 mph/50 km/h with the chains mounted. After mounting snow chains, do not ini- tialize the Flat Tire Monitor*, as otherwise
incorrect displays can occur. When you are driving with snow chains, it can be beneficial to activate DTC briefly, refer to page 89.<
Wheels with electronics for TPM Tire Pressure Monitor When mounting new tires or changing from summer to winter tires or vice versa, only use wheels with TPM electronics, otherwise the Tire Pressure Monitor cannot detect a flat tire, refer to page 94. Your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center will be happy to advise you on this subject.
Recommended tire brands
Certain tire makes are recommended by BMW depending on the tire size. You can recognize these from the clearly visible BMW marking on the tire sidewall. When used properly, these tires comply with the most demanding standards for safety and vehicle response.
Special characteristics of winter tires BMW recommends winter tires for use in cold winter driving conditions. Although all-season M+S tires provide better winter traction than summer tires, they generally fail to provide the same levels of cold-weather performance as winter tires.
Paying attention to speed
Always observe the maximum permissi- ble speed for the winter tires, otherwise tire damage may occur, which can result in acci- dents.<
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Under the hood
Never attempt to perform any service or repair operations on your vehicle without
the required professional technical training. If you do not know what repair procedures to fol- low, have work on your vehicle done only by your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center or a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained per- sonnel. If this work is not carried out properly, there is a danger of subsequent damage and related safety hazards.<
Hood
Releasing
Pull lever.
Opening
Closing
Close the hood from a height of approx. 16 in/ 40 cm with momentum. It must be clearly heard to engage.
Make sure that the closing path of the hood is clear, otherwise injuries may
result. If you see any signs that the hood is not com- pletely closed while driving your vehicle, you should stop at once and close it securely.<
Press the release handle and open the hood.
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Engine compartment
1 Filler neck for washer fluid of the headlamp
3 Expansion tank for coolant, refer to
and windshield cleaning systems, refer to page 68
page 244
4 Filler neck for engine oil, refer to Adding
2 Starting-aid terminal, refer to page 256
engine oil on page 243
Engine oil The engine oil consumption is dependent on driving style and driving conditions.
Checking engine oil level Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic oil level check. The condition for the most accurate indication of the oil level possible is measurement with the engine at operating temperature, i.e. following an uninterrupted drive of at least 6 miles/10 km. You can display the oil level while driving or when stopped on a level surface with the engine running. iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. Press the
button.
This opens the start menu.
2. Press the controller to open the menu.
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3. Select "Info sources" and press the control-
ler.
4. Select "Service Info" and press the control-
ler.
5. Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the
controller until "Service requirements" is selected and press the controller.
Adding engine oil
6. Change to the second field from the top if
necessary. Turn the controller until "Engine oil level" is selected and press the control- ler. The oil level is displayed.
Possible messages > "Engine oil level O.K." > "No measurement available: Updating
engine oil level measurement...": Engine oil level is being measured. This process can take approx. 3 minutes when stopped on a level surface and approx. 5 minutes while driving.
> "Oil level at the minimum! Refill with 1 quart
of engine oil.": Add 1 US quart/liter of engine oil at the next opportunity.
> "Engine oil level too high":
Have the vehicle checked immedi- ately, otherwise engine damage may
result if too much oil has been added.<
> "Please observe recalculated service inter-
val for engine oil": Do not add engine oil. Before continuing to drive, note the recalculated remaining mile- age until the next oil change service, refer to Service requirements on page 75. Have the system checked as soon as possible.
Do not add 1 US quart/liter of oil until a corre- sponding message is shown on the Control Dis- play.
Add oil within the next 125 miles/200 km, otherwise the engine could be dam-
aged.<
Continuous exposure to used oil has caused cancer in laboratory testing.
For this reason, any skin areas that come into contact with oil should be thoroughly washed with soap and water. Keep oil, grease etc. out of reach of children and observe the warnings on the containers to pre- vent health risks.<
Oil change Only have an oil change carried out by a BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center or a workshop that works in accordance with BMW guidelines and uses appropriately trained personnel.
Approved engine oils The quality of the engine oil selected has critical significance for the operation and service life of an engine. BMW continuously approves spe- cific oils after confirming their suitability for use in its vehicles with extensive testing.
Do not use oil additives, as these may result in engine damage.<
Only use approved BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil. If BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil is unavailable, you can add small quantities of other synthetic oils between oil changes. Only use oils of the specification API SM or higher.
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Your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center will be happy to answer detailed ques-
tions on BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil or approved synthetic oils. You can also call BMW of North America at 1-800-831-1117 or visit the website at www.bmwusa.com to obtain this information.
Viscosity grades Viscosity is a measure of an oil's flow rating and is specified in SAE grades. The choice of the right SAE grade is based on the climatic conditions in the region in which you normally drive your BMW.
Approved oils belong to the SAE grades 5W-40 and 5W-30.
These oils can be used for driving at all outside temperatures.
Checking coolant level 1. Do not open the hood until the engine has
cooled down.
2. Turn the cap of the expansion tank counter-
clockwise to allow any accumulated pres- sure to escape, then continue turning to open.
3. The coolant level is correct when the cool-
ant level is between the MIN and MAX marks, refer to the diagram adjacent to the filler neck. If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up to the specified level; do not overfill.
4.
5. Turn the cap until there is an audible click. 6. Have the reason for the coolant loss elimi-
nated as soon as possible.
Coolant
Do not add coolant to the cooling system when the engine is hot. Escaping coolant
can cause burns.< Coolant is composed of equal parts water and a coolant additive. Not all commercially available additives are suitable for your BMW. Your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center can recommend suitable additives.
Only use suitable additives, otherwise engine damage may result. The additives
present a health hazard; observe the instruc- tions on the containers.<
Comply with the appropriate environ- mental protection regulations when dis-
posing of coolant additives.<
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Maintenance
BMW maintenance system
The BMW maintenance system supports the preservation of the traffic and operating safety of your BMW. The service schedule also includes operations related to the vehicle's comfort and convenience features, such as replacement of the filters for the inside air. The ultimate objective is to ensure economical maintenance by providing the ideal service for your vehicle. Should the day come when you decide to sell your BMW, a complete dealer service history will prove to be an asset of inestimable value.
CBS Condition Based Service Sensors and special algorithms take the differ- ent driving conditions of your BMW into account. Condition Based Service uses this to determine the current and future service requirements. By letting you define a service and maintenance regimen that reflects your own individual requirements, the system builds the basis for trouble-free driving. You can set the Control Display to show remaining distances and times of selected maintenance intervals and legally mandated deadlines, refer to page 75: > Engine oil > Brake pads, front and rear separately > Brake fluid
> Vehicle check > Legally mandated inspections depending
on local regulations
Service data in remote control Your vehicle stores the information required for maintenance continuously in the remote con- trol during driving. After accessing the data stored in the remote control, your BMW Service Advisor can suggest precisely the right array of service procedures for your own individual vehi- cle. You should therefore hand over the remote control you last used to drive to the BMW Ser- vice Advisor when you take your vehicle in for service.
Make sure the date is set correctly, refer to page 82, otherwise the effectiveness
of CBS Condition Based Service is not ensured.<
Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models and Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models Please consult your Service and Warranty Infor- mation Booklet for US models and Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models for additional information on service require- ments.
BMW recommends that you have service and repair operations performed at your
BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center. Take the time to ensure that these service pro- cedures are confirmed by entries in your vehi- cle's Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models and Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models. These entries verify that your vehicle has received the speci- fied regular maintenance.<
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Event Data Recorders Your vehicle may be equipped with one or sev- eral measuring and diagnosis modules, or with a device for recording or transmitting certain vehicle data or information. If you have also sub- scribed to BMW Assist, certain vehicle data can be transmitted or recorded to enable corre- sponding services.
Care Important information on the care and mainte- nance of your BMW is contained in the Caring for your vehicle brochure.
Socket for OBD Onboard Diagnostics interface
Components which are decisive for the exhaust-gas composition can be checked via the OBD socket with a device. This socket is located to the left on the driver's side, on the underside of the instrument panel under a cover.
Exhaust-gas values
The warning lamp lights up. The exhaust-gas values worsen. Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible. Display of the previously described malfunction in Canadian models.
The lamp flashes under certain conditions. This is a sign of excessive misfiring of the engine. In this case you should reduce your speed and proceed to the nearest BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center. Heavy engine misfiring causes serious damage to the emission-relevant com- ponents, especially the catalytic converter, within a short time.
If the fuel filler cap is not properly tight- ened, the OBD system will assume that fuel vapor escapes. Then a display lights up. If the cap is then tightened, the display will go out within a few days.
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Replacing components
Onboard toolkit
Rear
The onboard toolkit is located in the cargo bay under the floor panel.
Replacing wiper blades
Front 1. Fold down the wiper arm. 2. Swing the wiper blade upward. 3. Remove the wiper blade toward the wind-
shield, refer to arrow.
1. Lift off the wiper arm completely and pull off
the wiper blade, refer to arrow.
2. Mount the new wiper blade and press on
until it is heard to engage.
Lamps and bulbs Lamps and bulbs make an essential contribu- tion to vehicle safety. You must be duly diligent in replacing them. BMW recommends having your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center per- form 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 cloth, napkin, etc., or hold the bulb by its metal socket.< A replacement bulb set is available from your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center.
Only replace bulbs when cool, as other- wise you may be burned.< Whenever you perform any work on the electrical system, turn off the systems/ consumers involved to prevent short circuits from occurring. To avoid possible injury or equipment damage when replacing bulbs, observe any instructions provided by the bulb manufacturer.<
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For care and maintenance of the headlamps, please follow the instructions in the separate Caring for your vehicle brochure.
For bulbs for which replacement is not described and for checking and adjusting
headlamp aim, please contact your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center.<
Light-emitting diodes LEDs Light-emitting diodes installed behind translu- cent 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 light- emitting diodes.
Do not remove the covers, and never stare into the unfiltered light for several hours, as irritation of the retina could result.<
Xenon bulbs The service life of these bulbs is very long and the probability of a failure is very low, provided that they are not switched on and off an unusual number of times. If one of these bulbs should nevertheless fail, it is possible to continue driv- ing with great caution using the fog lamps, pro- vided traffic laws in your area do not prohibit this.
Have work on the xenon light unit includ- ing changing the bulb carried out only by your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center or a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained per- sonnel. Due to the high voltage present in the system, there is a danger of fatal injuries when work is carried out improperly.<
Halogen bulbs: Parking and daytime running lamps H8 bulb, 35 watts
The bulb is pressurized. Therefore, wear safety glasses and protective gloves. Otherwise there is a danger of injuries if the bulb is accidentally damaged during replace- ment.< 1. Turn the cover to the left and remove.
2. Turn the bulbs to the left, pull off the con-
nector and replace. Install in the reverse order.
3.
Turn signals, front 24-watt bulb, PSY24W 1. Unscrew bulb holder with bulb to the left,
refer to arrow, and replace.
2.
Install in the reverse order.
Side marker lamps, rear To replace, please go to a BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center or a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with cor- respondingly trained personnel.
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Tail lamps > Turn signals, brake lamps:
21-watt bulb, P21W
> Backup lamps and brake force display:
16-watt bulb, W16W
> Rear lamp: LED technology.
In case of a defect, please go to a BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center or a work- shop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel.
Arrangement of tail lamps
4. Remove the upper bulb for replacement. Apply gentle pressure to the lower bulb while turning it to the left for removal and replacement.
5. Remount the side panel.
Turn signal 1. Open the side panel in the cargo bay. 2. Remove the first-aid kit* and warning trian-
gle* if necessary. Fold up the insulation.
3. Turn the bulb socket to the left and remove.
4. Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while
turning it to the left for removal and replace- ment.
5. Remount the side panel.
Backup lamp 1. Open the side panel in the cargo bay. 2. Remove the first-aid kit* and warning trian-
gle* if necessary. Fold up the insulation.
3. Turn the bulb socket to the left and remove.
1 Rear lamp 2 Brake force display 3 Turn signal 4 Brake lamp/rear lamp/side marker lamp 5 Backup lamp 6 Brake lamp
Brake lamp 1. Open the side panel in the cargo bay. 2. Remove the first-aid kit* and warning trian-
gle* if necessary. Fold up the insulation.
3. Turn the bulb socket concerned to the left
and remove.
4. Remove the bulb for replacement. 5. Remount the side panel.
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Brake force display 1. Carefully remove the cap in the cover of the
liftgate with a screwdriver.
6. Position the cargo bay lamp and clip it in,
refer to arrow.
2. Turn the bulb socket to the left and remove.
License plate lamp 5-watt bulb, C11 12W 1. Slide the lamp to the right with a screw-
driver, refer to arrow 1.
3. Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while
turning it to the left for removal and replace- ment. Insert the bulb socket in the liftgate and engage it.
4.
5. Before installing the cap, unclip the cargo
bay lamp. Then lay the cap on its upper side and close it, refer to arrow.
2. Remove the lamp, arrow 2. 3. Replace the bulb. 4. Reinstall the lamp.
Center brake lamp This lamp uses LED technology for operation. In case of a defect, please go to a BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center or a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel.
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Changing wheels Your BMW is equipped with run-flat tires as standard. As a result, it is not necessary to change the wheel immediately in the case of air loss in the event of a breakdown. To continue driving with a damaged tire: > With Flat Tire Monitor, refer to Indication of
a flat tire page 93
> With Tire Pressure Monitor, refer to Mes-
sage with low tire inflation pressure page 95
You will recognize run-flat tires by a circular symbol containing the letters RSC on the side of the tire, refer to Run-flat tires, page 239. When mounting new tires, or changing from summer to winter tires or vice versa, use run-flat tires for your own safety. No spare tire is avail- able in case of a flat tire. Your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center will be happy to advise you. Also refer to New wheels and tires, page 239.
Suitable tools for changing tires are avail- able as accessories at your BMW Sports
Activity Vehicle Center.<
Jacking points for vehicle jack
and ensure that they remain outside the imme- diate area in a safe place, such as behind a guardrail. If a warning triangle* or portable hazard warning lamp* is required, set it up on the roadside at an appropriate distance from the rear of the vehi- cle. Comply with all safety guidelines and regu- lations. Change the wheel only on a level, firm surface which is not slippery. The vehicle or the jack could slip to the side if you attempt to raise the vehicle on a soft or slippery surface such as snow, ice, tiles, etc. Position the jack on a firm support surface. Do not use a wooden block or similar object as a support base for the jack, as this would prevent it from extending to its full support height and reduce its load-carrying capacity. To avoid serious or fatal injury: never lie under the vehicle, and never start the engine while it is supported by the jack.<
What you will need To avoid rattling noises later on, note the posi- tions of the tools before removing them, then return them to their initial positions after com- pleting work. The tools are located in the mount under the floor panel flap.
The jacking points for the vehicle jack are located in the positions shown.
Compact wheel*
Safety precautions in the event of a flat tire or wheel change: park the vehicle as far as possible from passing traffic and on solid ground. Switch on the hazard warning flashers. Set the parking brake and engage transmission position P. Have all vehicle occupants get out of the vehicle
1 Vehicle jack* 2 Vehicle jack crank* 3 Lug wrench*
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Removing compact wheel The compact wheel is located in the cargo bay under the floor panel.
2. Guide the jack head into the rectangular
recess of the jacking point when cranking up, refer to illustration detail.
1. Remove the tool mount. 2. Unscrew the wing nut 1. 3. Remove the washer 2 laterally. 4. Remove the compact wheel.
Preparing wheel change 1. Observe the safety precautions above. 2. Loosen the lug bolts a half turn.
Jacking up vehicle 1. Position the vehicle jack at the jacking point closest to the wheel so that the entire sur- face of the jack base rests on the ground perpendicularly beneath the jacking point.
The vehicle jack is designed for changing wheels only. Do not attempt to raise another vehicle model with it or to raise any load of any kind. To do so could cause accidents and personal injury.<
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3. Jack the vehicle up until the wheel you are
changing is raised from the ground.
Mounting a wheel 1. Unscrew the lug bolts and remove the
wheel.
2. Remove accumulations of mud or dirt from
the mounting surfaces of the wheel and hub. Also clean the lug bolts.
3. Position the new wheel or compact wheel. Secure the wheel by screwing at least two lug bolts into opposite bolt holes. When you mount wheels other than Genu- ine BMW light-alloy wheels, different lug bolts may also be required.
4. Screw in the remaining lug bolts. Tighten all
the bolts securely in a diagonal pattern.
5. Lower the vehicle and remove the jack from
beneath the vehicle.
After mounting 1. Tighten the lug bolts in a diagonal pattern.
To ensure safety, always have the lug bolts checked with a calibrated
torque wrench as soon as possible to ensure that they are tightened to the speci- fied torque. Otherwise, incorrectly tight- ened lug bolts are a hidden safety risk. The tightening torque is 101 lb ft/140 Nm.<
2. Stow the defective wheel in the cargo bay. The defective wheel cannot be stored under the floor panel flap due to its
size.<
3. Check and correct the tire inflation pressure
at the earliest opportunity.
Protect valve stems with valve screw caps against dirt and contamination. Dirt in valve stems is a frequent source of gradual air loss.< Initialize the Flat Tire Monitor, refer to page 92, or reset the Tire Pressure Monitor, refer to page 94.
4.
5. Replace the damaged tire as soon as possi-
ble and have the new wheel/tire balanced.
Driving with compact wheel Drive reservedly and do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h. The driving characteristics change, for example reduced track stability on braking, extended braking distance, and altered self-steering characteristics in the limit range. In conjunction with winter tires, these characteristics are more pronounced.
Only one compact wheel may be mounted. Restore the wheels and tires to their original size as quickly as possible. Failure to do so is a safety risk.<
Vehicle battery
Battery care The battery is 100% maintenance-free, i.e., the electrolyte will last for the life of the battery when the vehicle is operated in a temperate cli- mate. Your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center will be glad to advise in all matters concerning the battery.
Charging battery Only charge the battery in the vehicle via the terminals in the engine compartment with the engine switched off. Connections, refer to Jump starting on page 256.
Disposal
Have old batteries disposed of following replacement at your BMW Sports Activity
Vehicle Center or bring them to a collection point. Maintain the battery in an upright position for transport and storage. Always restrain the battery to prevent it from tipping over during transport.<
Power failure After a temporary power loss, the functioning of some equipment may be limited and require reinitialization. Individual settings are also lost and must be updated: > Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory
The positions must be stored again, refer to page 44.
> Time and Date
The values must be updated, refer to pages 81, 82.
> Radio
Stations must be stored again if necessary, refer to page 168. > Navigation system
Wait until the system starts, refer to page 159.
Fuses
Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and do not replace a defective fuse with a sub- stitute of another color or amperage rating, as this could lead to a circuit overload, ultimately resulting in a fire in the vehicle.< Spare fuses, a pair of plastic tweezers and infor- mation on the fuse assignment are located near the fuses in the cargo bay.
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In interior The fuses are located in the front passenger footwell on the underside of the instrument panel. 1. Unscrew screws, refer to arrows, of footwell
trim panel.
2. Lay the trim panel in the footwell. 3. Unscrew the screw, arrow 1, and fold down
the fuse carrier, arrow 2.
4. Replace the fuse concerned. 5.
Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal. Ensure correct and secure attachment of the footwell trim panel in the process.
In cargo bay
Open the right-hand side panel in the cargo bay.
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Giving and receiving assistance
Emergency request Conditions for an emergency request: > Full preparation package mobile phone.
With this equipment, an emergency request is still possible when no mobile phone is paired in the vehicle.
> BMW Assist is activated.
Activating BMW Assist, refer to page 228.
> Radio readiness is switched on. > The BMW Assist system is logged in on a
wireless communications network.
> The emergency request system is opera-
ble.
When the contract of participation with BMW Assist expires, the BMW Assist system can be deactivated by a BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center without having to visit a workshop. Once the BMW Assist system has been deactivated, emergency requests are not possible. The BMW Assist system be reactivated by a BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center after signing a new contract.
Initiating an emergency request
