2008 BMW 6 Series Owner's Manual - Page 227

License plate lamps Car jacking points 5-watt bulb, W5W 1. Push a screwdriver from the left under the lamp and pry out the lamp toward the right. 2. Turn the bulb holder to the left by 90 5 and remove. 3. Remove and replace the bulb. The jacking points for the car jack are located in the positions shown. Vehicle battery Maintenance The battery is 100% maintenance-free, i.e., the electrolyte will last for the life of the battery when the vehicle is operated in a temperate climate. Your BMW center will be glad to advise in all matters concerning the battery. Your BMW is equipped with run-flat tires as a standard feature. An immediate wheel change in the event of a flat tire is therefore no longer required. To continue driving with a damaged tire: > With Flat Tire Monitor, refer to Indication of a flat tire, page 90 > With Tire Pressure Monitor, refer to Message with low tire inflation pressure, page 92 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 on page 214. If you have new tires mounted or switch from summer to winter tires, or vice versa, use runflat tires because no spare tire is provided in case of a flat. Your BMW center will be glad to advise you. Also refer to New wheels and tires, page 214. The suitable tools for changing tires are available as accessories from your BMW center.< Only charge the battery in the vehicle via the terminals in the engine compartment with the engine switched off. For the connections, refer to Jump starting on page 228. Disposal After replacement, have old batteries disposed of by your BMW center or deposit them at a recycling center. Maintain the battery in an upright position for transport and storage. Always secure the battery to prevent it from tipping over during transport.< 225 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 242 - © 08/07 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Charging battery Navigation Changing wheels Driving tips Controls At a glance