BMW 2009 X6 xDrive50i Owner's Manual

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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 
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.
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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.
Vehicle jack
*
Vehicle jack crank
*
Lug wrench
*
Removing compact wheel
The compact wheel is located in the cargo bay 
under the floor panel.
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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