Lamps and bulbs
Changing a wheel
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Safety precautions in the event of
a flat tire or wheel change:
height and reduce its support capacity.
Do not lie under the vehicle or start the
Stop the vehicle as far as possible from engine when the vehicle is supported
passing traffic. Park on a firm, flat, sur-
face. Switch on the hazard warning
flashers. Turn the steering wheel to the
by the jack. There is otherwise a risk of
fatal injury.<
straight-ahead position and engage the Your BMW is equipped with a spare tire
steering lock. Shift into 1st or Reverse,
or if you have an automatic transmis-
sion position the selector lever in Park,
and engage the parking brake.
or a space-saver spare tire designed for
temporary use in maintaining the vehi-
cle's mobility in an emergency.
All passengers should be outside the
vehicle and well away from your imme-
diate working area, behind a guardrail,
for instance.
To remove the spare tire, lift the
floor panel in the cargo area com-
pletely out, refer to page 113.<
Tailgate lamp
5 watt bulb
1.
2.
Pull out the bulb socket
Replace the bulb.
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 local safety guidelines and reg-
ulations.
Change the wheel only on a level, firm
surface which is not slippery. Avoid
jacking the vehicle on a soft or slippery
support surface – snow, ice, loose
gravel, etc. – as either the vehicle or the
jack could slip sideways.
Position the jack on a firm support sur-
face.
Do not place wooden blocks or similar
objects under the jack. They could pre-
vent the jack from extending to its full
| Categories | BMW 3-Series Manuals, BMW Manuals |
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| Tags | BMW 325i, BMW 325xi, BMW E46 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
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