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WARNING
On soft, uneven or slippery ground, for example
snow, ice, tiles or similar, the jack may slip.
There is a danger of injury. Perform the wheel
change on a level, firm and non-slip surface if at
all possible.
WARNING
The jack is only optimised for raising the vehi‐
cle and for use with the jacking points on the
vehicle. There is a danger of injury. Do not lift
another vehicle or other items with the jack.
WARNING
If the jack has not been guided into the jacking
point provided, the vehicle might be damaged
when the jack is extended, or the jack could
slip. There is a risk of injury or material damage.
When extending, make sure that the jack is gui‐
ded into the jacking point adjacent to the wheel
arch.
WARNING
A vehicle raised with a jack can fall from the
jack if lateral forces are applied. There is a risk
of injury and material damage. If the vehicle is
raised, do not apply any lateral forces to the ve‐
hicle or pull the vehicle with sudden move‐
ments. Have any wheel that is jammed re‐
moved by a Service Partner of the
manufacturer or another qualified Service Part‐
ner or a specialist workshop.
WARNING
The jack can damage the base of the vehicle if
operated incorrectly, thereby exposing high-
voltage components. There is a risk of injury or
material damage. When extending, make sure
that the jack is guided into the jacking point ad‐
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Wheels and tyres
jacent to the wheel arch. Ensure that no parts
of the underbody trim are damaged.
Vehicle jack: Australian/New Zealand
standard AS/NZS 2693
2007 – "Vehicle jacks" includes the following
warning which the manufacturer of your BMW
herewith adopts: "... no person should place
any portion of their body under a vehicle that is
supported only by a jack".
The jack supplied with your car should not be
used for any purpose other than wheel chang‐
ing and should never be used in conjunction
with a vehicle support stand. Raising the vehi‐
cle for the purpose of inspection should only be
performed in a controlled workshop environ‐
ment on a hoist by trained personnel.
The following AS/NZS 2693:2007 warnings are
repeated here: the jack should be used on level
firm ground wherever possible. It is recommen‐
ded that the wheels of the vehicle be chocked,
and that no person should remain in a vehicle
that is being jacked.
The jack of your BMW is maintenance-free.
Please observe the information marked on the
jack.
Securing the vehicle against rolling
away
General
The vehicle manufacturer recommends that the
vehicle should additionally be protected against
rolling away during a wheel change.
MOBILITY
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