BMW 7 Series Owner's Manual page 344

MOBILITY
4. Hand-tighten the remaining lug bolts and
tighten all lug bolts well in a crosswise pat-
tern.
5. Turn the jack crank handle counterclock-
wise to retract the jack and lower the vehi-
cle.
6. Remove the jack and stow it securely.
After the wheel change
1. Tighten the lug bolts crosswise. The tight-
ening torque is 101 lbs ft/140 Nm.
2. Stow the faulty wheel in the cargo area, if
necessary.
3. Check tire inflation pressure at the next op-
portunity and correct as needed.
4. Re-initialize the flat tire monitor or reset the
Tire Pressure Monitor.
5. Check to make sure the lug bolts are tight
with a calibrated torque wrench.
6. Have the damaged tire renewed at the
nearest authorized service center or an-
other qualified service center or repair shop.
Emergency wheel
Principle
In the event of a flat tire, the emergency wheel
can be used in place of the wheel with the
faulty tire. The emergency wheel is only in-
tended for temporary use until the faulty tire/
wheel has been replaced.
General information
Mount one emergency wheel only.
Also check the tire inflation pressure of the
emergency wheel in the cargo area regularly,
and correct it as needed.
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Safety information
Warning
The emergency wheel has particular dimen-
sions. When driving with an emergency
wheel, changed driving properties may oc-
cur, for instance reduced directional stabil-
ity when braking, longer braking distance,
and changed self-steering properties in the
limit range. There is a risk of accident. Drive
moderately and do not exceed a speed of
50 mph/80 km/h.
Overview
The emergency wheel and wheel change tools
are located in a bag in the cargo area.
Removing the emergency wheel
1. Slacken the luggage strap at the clasps.
2. Detach the snap hooks of the luggage
straps at the lashing eyes.
3. Remove the bag with the emergency wheel
and wheel change tools from the cargo
area.
4. Open the bag, remove emergency wheel
and wheel change tools.
Inserting the emergency wheel
1. Stow the emergency wheel and wheel
change tools in the bag.
2. Place the bag into the cargo area.
3. Attach the snap hooks of the luggage
straps at the lashing eyes.
4. Secure the luggage straps. Make sure that
it is correctly and firmly seated.