BMW 2011 328i Sedan Owner's Manual

Replacing components

244

Changing wheels

Your BMW is equipped with run-flat tires as
standard. This eliminates the need to change a
wheel immediately in the event of a puncture.
For information on continuing to drive with a
damaged tire, refer to Indication of a flat tire on
page

The symbol identifying run-flat tires is a circle
with the letters RSC on the sidewall, refer to
Run-flat tires, page

223

When mounting new tires or changing over
from summer to winter tires and vice versa,
mount run-flat tires for your own safety. In the
event of a flat, no spare wheel is available. Your
BMW center will be glad to advise you. Refer
also to New wheels and tires, page

223

The tools for changing wheels are avail-
able as optional accessories from your

BMW center.

Jack mounting points

The jacking points are at the positions shown in
the illustration.

Vehicle battery

Battery care

The battery is 100% maintenance-free, the
electrolyte will last for the life of the battery
when the vehicle is operated in a temperate cli-
mate. Your BMW center will be glad to advise in
all matters concerning the battery.

Battery replacing

Only use vehicle batteries that have been
approved for your vehicle by the manu-

facturer; otherwise, the vehicle could be dam-
aged and systems or functions may not be fully
available.

After a battery replacement, have the battery
registered on the vehicle by your service center
to ensure that all comfort functions are fully
available.

Charging the battery

Only charge the battery in the vehicle via the
terminals in the engine compartment with the
engine off. Connections, refer to Jump-starting
on page

247

Disposal

Have old batteries disposed of by your
BMW center or bring them to a recycling

center. Maintain the battery in an upright posi-
tion for transport and storage. Always secure
the battery against tipping over during trans-
port.