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Changing a wheel 
Take these precautionary mea-
sures if you have either a flat tire 
or are changing the tire.
Stop the vehicle as far as possible from 
passing traffic. Park on a firm, flat sur-
face. Switch on the hazard flashers. 
Turn the steering wheel to the straight-
ahead position, remove the key and en-
gage the steering lock. Shift into 1st or 
reverse (selector lever in "Park" with 
automatic) and engage the parking 
brake.
Have all passengers leave the car and 
remain well away from your immediate 
working area (behind a guardrail, for in-
stance).
If a warning triangle or portable hazard 
warning lamp is available, set it up on 
the roadside at an appropriate distance 
from the rear of the vehicle. Comply 
with all applicable safety guidelines and 
regulations.
Change the wheel only on a level, firm 
surface that is not slippery. Avoid jack-
ing the car on a soft or slippery support 
surface (snow, ice, loose gravel, etc.), 
as it could slide sideways.
Position the jack on a firm support sur-
face.
Do not place wooden blocks or similar 
objects under the jack. If you do so, the 
jack might not be able to reach its full 
support capacity because of the limited 
height.
Do not lie under the vehicle or start the 
engine when the vehicle is supported 
by the jack. Failure to comply with this 
creates a risk of fatal injury.< 
Your BMW has either a spare wheel
* or 
a space-saver spare tire
* for temporary 
use and to ensure your mobility. 
To remove the spare wheel
*, 
lift the floor panel in the luggage 
compartment completely out (refer to 
page 41).<
You will the need the following:In order to avoid rattling noises later, 
note the position of the tools when you 
remove them and return them to their 
original position when you are through 
using them.
>Jack (1)
Raise the floor panel in the luggage 
compartment (refer to page 41) and 
loosen the red wing nut (arrow).
When you have completed work, 
screw the jack all the way back 
down. Fold the handle back and in-
sert it in its holder.
>Wedge (2)
The wedge, or wheel chock, is lo-
cated behind the jack on the luggage 
compartment's rear wall. Loosen the 
wing nut to remove it.460de058 
Everything from A to Z
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OOBD interface socket139
Obstruction protection44
Odometer73
Oil
capacity175
consumption125
dipstick125
quality126
specifications126
viscosity126
Oil additives125
Oil change intervals, see the 
Service and Warranty 
Information Booklet
Oil filter change175
Oil level
check125
indicator lamp20
Oil pressure, indicator 
lamp20
OILSERVICE74
Onboard computer76
Onboard tool kit142
Outside temperature 
display76PPaint blemishes133
Paint, care133
Paintwork, minor 
repairs134Paintwork, waxing134
Park Distance Control 
(PDC)78
Parking brake63
Parking help78
Parking lamps83
Parking, winter111
PDC (Park Distance 
Control)78
Performance172
Pocket flashlight92
Pollen90
Power seat49
Power steering111
Power windows44
safety switch45
Pressure monitoring, 
tires80, 167
Pressure, tires27, 113
RRadiator175
Radio
refer to the separate 
Owner's Manual
Radio Data System 
(RDS)164
Radio reception112, 164
Rain sensor69, 166
RDC (Tire Pressure 
Control)80, 167
RDS (Radio Data 
System)164Reading lamps84
Rear backrest, folding97
Rear lamps145
Rear window 
defroster70, 90
Rearview mirror52
Reclining seat47
Refueling26
Remote control35
Removing condensation, 
windows89
Replacement key32
Reporting safety defects7
Restraint system59
Reverse17, 64
Roller blind, sun 
protection91
Roller sun blind91
Roof load capacity174
Roof-mounted luggage 
rack100
Rubber parts110
SSafety belt tensioner164
Safety belts54
height adjustment54
Safety feature44
Safety lock buttons38
Seat
mechanical47
power49
Seat adjustment47Seat heating91
Seat memory50
Securing cargo99
Securing loads99
Selector lever, automatic 
transmission65
Self-defrosting mirrors52
Self-diagnostics168
Service and Warranty 
Information Booklet131
Service Interval 
Display74, 131
Shiftlock65
Side airbags56
Side impact Head Protection 
System56
Side lamps82
bulb replacement144
Ski bag98
Skid control111
Sliding/Tilt sunroof45
closing following an 
electrical malfunction156
convenience operation34
Slippery roads110
Snow chains110, 118
Space-saver spare tire149
Spare key32
Spare tire149
Spare wheel149
Spark plugs176
Speaker95
Speed control71