BMW X7 2023 Owner's Manual page 367

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.
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 set
are located in the cargo area under the cargo
floor panel.
Removing the emergency wheel
1. Fold the rear seat backrests of the third
seat rows down.
2. Fold up the cargo area floor to the end po-
sition. Make sure that the cargo floor panel
is engaged.
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Wheels and tires
3. Remove the cover, arrow 1. To do this, re-
lease the snap fastener, arrows 2, on both
sides of the cover.
4. Slacken the luggage strap at the clasp, ar-
row 1, but do not release completely.
5. Pull the tensioning belt back, toward the
loading edge trim, over the spare tire.
6. If necessary, open the lower tailgate.
7. Remove the emergency wheel with tool
holder from the storage tray, arrow 2.
Inserting the emergency wheel
1. Fold up the cargo area floor.
2. If necessary, open the lower tailgate.
3. Place the emergency wheel with tool fixture
into the storage tray.
4. Tie the luggage strap. Make sure that it is
correctly and firmly seated.
5. Insert the cover and tighten the quick re-
lease fasteners.
6. Push the cargo floor panel downward.
7. If necessary, fold the rear seat backrest of
the third seat row up.
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