2010 BMW M5 Owner's Manual - Page 230

the selector lever into a drive position with the sequential transmission. Have all vehicle occupants get out of the vehicle and ensure that they remain outside the immediate area in a safe place, such as behind a guardrail. 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 regulations. Change the wheel only on a level, firm surface which 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 surface. Do not use a wooden block or similar object as a support base for the jack, as this would prevent it from extending to its full support height and reduce its load-carrying capacity. To avoid serious or fatal injury: never lie under the vehicle, and never start the engine while it is supported by the jack.< Replacing components Spare wheel* 1. Pull back lock 1, fold open tensioning lock 2 completely and loosen the belt 3. 2. Remove the cover 4. 3. Remove the tool mount form the spare tire and stow the belt in the net bag included if necessary. 4. Remove the spare wheel. Preparing wheel change 1. Observe the safety precautions above. 2. Prevent the vehicle from rolling: Place the chock behind the front wheel on the other side of the vehicle, or on inclines, in front of this wheel. On steeply inclined roads, always secure the vehicle against rolling. 3. Loosen the lug bolts a half turn. What you will need To avoid rattling noises later on, note the positions of the tools before removing them, then return them to their initial positions after completing work. Jacking up vehicle 1. Position the vehicle jack at the jacking point closest to the wheel so that the entire surface of the jack base rests on the ground perpendicularly beneath the jacking point. The vehicle jack is designed for changing wheels only. Do not attempt to raise another vehicle model with it or to raise any load of any kind. To do so could cause accidents and personal injury.< 1 2 3 Chock* Vehicle jack* Lug wrench* The tools are located in the hollow of the spare wheel. 228 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG