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Changing a wheel
The vehicle jack is designed for
changing wheels only. Do not
attempt to raise another vehicle model
teristics when approaching limit
conditions. These handling characteris-
tics will be even more pronounced if
with it or to raise any other type of load. winter tires are mounted.
To do so could cause accidents and
personal injury.
Only one space-saver spare tire
To ensure continued safety, have the
tightness of the torque bolts checked
with a calibrated lug wrench – torque
may be mounted at one time.
Mount a wheel and tire of the original
size at the earliest possible opportu-
specification: 88.5 lb ft/120 Nm – at the nity.<
earliest opportunity.<
When storing a wheel in the spare tire
recess, take care to avoid bending the
threaded rod.
14.
15.
Wheels with full wheel covers*:
place the wheel cover with the
valve opening over the valve. Use
both hands to press the cover
securely onto the rim
If light-alloy wheels other than original
BMW light-alloy wheels have been
Check and correct the tire inflation mounted, it may be necessary to use
pressure at the earliest opportunity. different lug bolts for those wheels.
Vehicles with Flat Tire Monitor:
After mounting the spare tire or
correcting the tire inflation pres-
sure, reinitialize the system, refer to
page 93.
Replace the defective tire as soon as
possible and have the new wheel/tire
balanced.
Driving with the space-saver
Protect valve stems and valves from dirt spare tire
using screw-on valve stem caps. Dirty
valve stems frequently lead to slow
pressure loss.
Drive cautiously. Do not exceed a
speed of 45 mph / 80 km/h.
Be aware that vehicle handling may be
altered. Anticipate, e.g., reduced track-
ing during braking, longer braking dis-
tances and changed steering charac-
Do not place the full wheel cover
on the space-saver spare tire,
since this could damage the cover.<
| Categories | BMW 3-Series Manuals, BMW Manuals |
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| Tags | BMW 325Ci, BMW 330Ci, BMW E46 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
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