BMW 2007 X5 4.8i SAV Manual Do Proprietário

Replacing components

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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

With Tire Pressure Monitor, refer to Mes-
sage with low tire inflation pressure page

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

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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

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Suitable tools for changing tires are avail-
able as accessories at your BMW Sports

Activity Vehicle Center.

Jacking points for vehicle jack

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

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.

1 Lug wrench

2 Vehicle jack crank

3 Vehicle jack