Changing Wheels - BMW X5 Owner's Manual

Brake force display
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 288.
1. Carefully remove the cover in the tailgate
panel with a screwdriver.
2. Rotate the bulb socket to the left and re‐
move.
3. Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while turn‐
ing it to the left for removal and replacement.
4. Insert the bulb socket in the tailgate and en‐
gage it.
5. Replace the cover.
License plate lamps
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 288.
These lamps are made using LED technology.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Center brake lamp
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 288.
This lamp uses LED technology for operation.
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Replacing components
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.

Changing wheels

Notes
Your vehicle is equipped with run-flat tires, refer
to page 280, as standard equipment.
They do not need to be replaced immediately in
the event of a puncture.
When mounting new tires or changing from
summer to winter tires or vice versa, use run-flat
tires for your own safety.
BMW X6: do not rotate the front wheels to the
rear or vice versa, as otherwise the handling
characteristics will be negatively affected.
The tools for changing wheels are available as
accessories from your service center.
Jacking points for the vehicle jack
The jacking points for the vehicle jack are lo‐
cated 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 ground. Switch on the hazard
warning system.
Set the parking brake and engage transmission
position P.
Mobility
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