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Cargo area 7. When the rear backrests are folded
down, you can unhook the partition
net from the retaining straps, com-
pletely unroll it, insert it in the front
retainers on the roof and attach the
three hooks into the eyes on the
backrests.
The illustration shows securing at the
bottom right as an example.530de352
Side covers Pull the handle to open the side covers.530de290
Floor cover To access the spare wheel.
To open: press the recess in the han-
dle, refer to arrow, and raise the cover
with the handle. 530de291

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Cargo areaWhen it is extended, you can load the
cargo floor:
>With up to 990 lbs./450 kg, distrib-
uted evenly across the entire surface
>With up to 330 lbs./150 kg on the
rear edge.
Do not overload the cargo floor
when it is extended. If you do so, it
could cause damage.
When sliding the cargo floor back in, do
not reach under the floor. Otherwise
there is a risk of injury.<
Raising cargo floor For access to the spare wheel or other
stored items:
Swing the cargo floor up and secure it
with the rod, refer to illustration.
If your vehicle has a partition net:
Take the bag with the partition net
out of the retainer, refer to page125,
before you raise the cargo floor. Other-
wise, the bag could slide downward.< 530de240

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Information for your safety The condition of the tires and the main-
tenance of the specified tire pressure
are crucial not only to the tire's service
life, but also to driving comfort and
most importantly, driving safety. Checking pressureOnly check tire inflation pressure when
the tires are cold. This means after a
maximum of 1.25 miles/2 km driving or
when the vehicle has been parked for at
least 2 hours. When tires are warm, the
tire inflation pressure increases.
Check the tire inflation pressure
regularly and correct it as needed,
even on the spare wheel: at least twice
a month and before starting long trips. If
you fail to observe this precaution, you
may be driving on tires with incorrect
tire pressures, a condition that can not
only compromise your vehicle's driving
stability, but also lead to tire damage
and the risk of an accident. Do not drive
with deflated, i.e. flat, tires. A flat tire
will seriously impairs your vehicle's
handling and braking response.
Attempts to drive on a flat tire can lead
to loss of control over the vehicle.<
After correcting the inflation pres-
sure(s), always reinitialize the Flat
Tire Monitor, refer to page99.<
Inflation pressures for factory-
installed tiresThe tire inflation pressure specifications
for your factory-installed tires at ambi-
ent temperature are listed on the edge
of the driver's door and can be con-
sulted when the door is open.Inflation pressuresThe tire pressure tables in the following
pages give all of the pressure specifica-
tions for the tire sizes indicated at ambi-
ent temperature.
The inflation pressures apply to
the tire sizes and tire brands
respectively approved and recom-
mended by BMW; a list of these is avail-
able from your BMW Sports Activity
Vehicle center.<530de225
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Tire identification marksKnowledge of the labeling on the side
of the tire makes it easier to identify and
choose the right tires.Tire sizeSpeed code letter:
Q = up to 105 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/hTire Identification Number Tires with DOT codes meet the guide-
lines of the U.S. Department of Trans-
portation. e.g.
Nominal width
in mm
Cross-sectional ratio
in Ξ
Belted construction
radial
Rim diameter in inches
Load index,
not with ZR tires
Speed code letter,
with ZR tires before the R
235/65 R
17104H
DOT code: Tire age The manufacturer of your BMW recom-
mends that all tires, i.e. including the
spare wheel, be replaced regardless of
the actual wear after 6 years at the lat-
est.
The tire's date of manufacture is indi-
cated on the sidewall:
DOT... 2605 indicates that the tire was
manufactured in week 26 of 2005. Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where
applicable on the tire sidewall between
tread shoulder and maximum section
width. For example: e.g.
Manufacturer's code
for tire brand
Tire size and tire model
Tire age
DOT xxxx xxx 2605
DOT Quality Grades Tread wear
Traction AA A B C
Temperature A B C
All passenger car tires must con-
form to Federal Safety Require-
ments 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 condi-
tions on a specified government 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 condi-
tions of their use, however, and may
depart significantly from the norm due
to variations in driving habits, service
practices and differences in road char-
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Lamps and bulbs Changing a wheel Light-emitting diodes LEDs Light-emitting diodes installed behind
translucent lenses serve as the light
source for many of the controls and dis-
plays in your vehicle. The concept
behind their operation is related to that
employed for lasers.
Do not remove the covers, and
never stare into the unfiltered light
several hours, as irritation of the retina
could result.<
Safety precautions to observe in
the event of a flat and during all
tire changes:
Park the vehicle as far as possible from
passing traffic. Park on a firm, flat, sur-
face. Switch on the hazard warning
flashers.
Turn the steering wheel to the straight-
ahead position, remove the key and
engage the steering lock. Shift into 1st
or reverse, selector lever in Park with
automatic transmission, and engage the
handbrake.
All passengers should be outside the
vehicle and well away from your imme-
diate working area, behind a guardrail,
for instance.
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 vehicle. Comply
with all safety guidelines and regula-
tions.
Change the wheel only on a level, firm
surface that 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 sur-
face.
Do not place wooden blocks or similar
objects under the jack. If this is done,
the jack might not be able to reach its
full support capacity because of the
limited height. To avoid serious or fatal
injury: never lie under the vehicle, and
never start the engine while it is sup-
ported by the jack.<
Your BMW has either a compact wheel
for temporary use to ensure your mobil-
ity, or a spare wheel of the size 235/
65 R 17. Please observe the differences
in handling when removing the wheel
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Changing a wheel What you will need 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.
>Two wheel chocks
Open liftgate and tailgate.
Raise the floor panel flap or pull-out
cargo floor in the cargo area, refer to
page128 or129. On vehicles with a
compact wheel, remove the cover,
refer to page167.
Remove the wheel chocks, refer to
arrow, next to the spare wheel 530us117
>Lug wrench
Located beside the spare wheel 530us120
>Handle for the jack
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Changing a wheel >Jack
Remove the rubber band from the
holder, refer to arrow, and take out
the jack.
Following use, crank down the vehi-
cle jack completely again and clip in
the crank.530de404
Compact wheel Remove the cover under the floor panel
flap.
Vehicles with pull-out cargo floor: the
cover is secured at the rear on both
sides with quick-release locks.
1. Loosen the wing nut 1
2. Remove the plate 2 to the side
3. Remove the wheel.530de309
Spare wheel
*
1. Loosen the wing nut 1
2. Remove the plate 2 to the side
3. Unscrew the threaded rod 3 com-
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Changing a wheel Removal aid for spare wheel By using this device, you do not have to
lift the spare wheel out of the recess by
hand.
Its task is to help you to move the wheel
onto the tailgate, from where you can
easily lift it off.
1. Close the tailgate again
2. Grasp the handle of the removal aid
behind the spare wheel with both
hands and pull upward over the tail-
gate, refer to arrow. 530de310
3. Hook both buckles into the latch of
the tailgate, refer to arrow; the tail-
gate is released. 530de311
4. Remove the support rod from the
bracket. 530de312