2010 BMW X5 Owner's Manual - Page 258

Replacing components 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: > With Flat Tire Monitor, refer to Indication of a flat tire page 93 3. Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while turning it to the left for removal and replacement. 4. Insert the bulb socket in the liftgate and engage it. 5. Replace the cover. > With Tire Pressure Monitor, refer to Message with low tire inflation pressure page 95 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 237. 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 available 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 237. 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 available as accessories at your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center.< License plate lamp 5-Watt bulb, C5W 1. Slide the lamp to the right with a screwdriver, refer to arrow 1. Jacking points for vehicle jack 2. Remove the lamp, arrow 2. 3. Replace the bulb. 4. 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 far as possible from passing traffic and on solid 256 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 756 - © 06/09 BMW AG