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:
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With Flat Tire Monitor, refer to Indication of
a flat tire page 101
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With Tire Pressure Monitor, refer to Mes-
sage with low tire inflation pressure
page 103
3.
Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while
turning it to the left for removal and replace-
ment.
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 256.
4.
5.
Insert the bulb socket in the liftgate and
engage it.
Replace the cover.
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 256.
License plate lamp
5-Watt bulb, C5W
1.
Slide the lamp to the right with a screw-
driver, refer to arrow 1.
BMW X6: do not rotate the front wheels to
the rear or vice versa, as otherwise the
handling characteristics will be negatively
affected.<
Suitable tools for changing tires are avail-
able as accessories at your BMW Sports
Activity Vehicle Center.<
Jacking points for vehicle jack
2.
3.
4.
Remove the lamp, arrow 2.
Replace the bulb.
Reinstall the lamp.
Center brake lamp
This lamp uses LED technology for operation.
In case of a defect, please go to a BMW Sports
Activity Vehicle Center or a workshop that
works according to BMW repair procedures
with correspondingly trained personnel.
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
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| Tags | BMW E70, BMW E71, BMW X5 35d, BMW X5 48i, BMW X5 xDrive30i, BMW X6 48i, BMW X6 xDrive30i |
| Model Year | 2009 |
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