MOBILITY -> Wheels and tyres for your BMW 1 Series 2019-2024

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Tyre inflation pressure  
information  
Vehicle equipment  
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐  
cific and optional equipment available for the  
model series. It may therefore describe equip‐  
ment and functions which are not installed in  
your vehicle, for example on account of the spe‐  
cial equipment selected or the country specifica‐  
tion. This also applies to safety-relevant func‐  
tions and systems. Please comply with the  
relevant laws and regulations when using the  
corresponding functions and systems.  
On the door pillar  
The tyre inflation pressure information is shown  
on the door pillar of the driver's door.  
Tyre inflation pressure  
The tyre inflation pressure data is valid for the  
tyre sizes and recommended tyre makes which  
have been rated by the vehicle manufacturer as  
suitable for the vehicle concerned.  
General  
A tyre's condition and inflation pressure influence  
the following:  
Lifetime of the tyre.  
Driving safety.  
If the tyre's speed code cannot be found, then  
the tyre inflation pressure for the corresponding  
tyre size applies.  
Driving comfort.  
Fuel consumption.  
The tyre inflation pressures stated for the re‐  
spective load conditions apply depending on the  
vehicle's actual load condition. Example: for a  
partially loaded vehicle, the optimum tyre inflation  
pressure is the one stated for a partially loaded  
vehicle.  
Safety note  
WARNING  
A tyre with too little or no tyre inflation pressure  
can heat up significantly and sustain damage.  
Handling characteristics, for example steering  
and braking, will be impaired as a result. There  
is a risk of accident. Check the tyre inflation  
pressure regularly and adjust as necessary, for  
example twice a month or before any long jour‐  
ney.  
When the vehicle is partially loaded, the lowest  
possible fuel consumption can be achieved with  
the ECO tyre inflation pressure.  
More information regarding wheels and tyres can  
be obtained from a Service Partner of the manu‐  
facturer or another qualified Service Partner or a  
specialist workshop.  
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For Australia/New Zealand  
Checking using tyre inflation  
pressure inscriptions on the door  
pillar  
WARNING  
The tyre inflation pressure inscriptions on the  
tyre inflation pressure sign on the door pillar only  
relate to cold tyres or tyres at the same tempera‐  
ture as the ambient temperature.  
The inflation pressures on the tyre label are ap‐  
plicable only for tyres explicitly mentioned on  
the label. Inflation pressures for tyres that may  
be covered by the label – by size, speed cate‐  
gory and load rating/load index – but not explic‐  
itly mentioned on the label may be different.  
Please obtain adequate inflation pressures in  
accordance with the tyre manufacturer's speci‐  
fications from your tyre dealer.  
Only check the tyre inflation pressures when the  
tyres are cold, i.e.:  
If the vehicle has been driven a distance of no  
more than 2 km, 1.25 miles.  
If the vehicle has not moved again for at least  
2 hours after a journey.  
Regularly check the tyre inflation pressure of the  
spare wheel in the luggage compartment and  
correct the pressure if necessary.  
On the Control Display  
The current tyre inflation pressure values and the  
specified tyre inflation pressure values for the  
mounted tyres can be displayed on the Control  
Display.  
1. Determine the specified tyre inflation pres‐  
sures for the tyres installed on the vehicle.  
To ensure that they are displayed correctly, the  
tyre sizes must be stored in the system and must  
have been set, see page 294, for the mounted  
tyres.  
2. Check the tyre inflation pressure in all four  
tyres, using a pressure gauge, for example.  
3. Correct the tyre inflation pressure if the cur‐  
rent tyre inflation pressure deviates from the  
specified tyre inflation pressure.  
The current tyre inflation pressure value is shown  
on each tyre.  
4. Check whether all valve caps are screwed  
onto the tyre valves.  
The specified tyre inflation pressure value is lo‐  
cated towards the bottom of the Control Display.  
Checking using the tyre inflation  
pressure information on the Control  
Display  
Checking the tyre inflation  
pressure  
1. "My Vehicle"  
General  
2. "Vehicle status"  
Tyres heat up while driving. The tyre inflation  
pressure increases with the temperature of the  
tyre.  
3.  
"Tyre Pressure Monitor"  
4. Check if the current tyre inflation pressures  
match the specified tyre pressure value.  
Tyres have a natural, uniform loss of tyre inflation  
pressure.  
5. Correct the tyre inflation pressure if the cur‐  
rent tyre inflation pressure deviates from the  
specified tyre inflation pressure.  
Inflating devices can display a pressure that may  
be up to 0.1 bar too low.  
After adjusting the tyre inflation  
pressure  
For runflat indicator RPA:  
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Reinitialise runflat indicator.  
Minimum tread depth  
For Tyre Pressure Monitor TPM:  
The corrected tyre inflation pressures are applied  
automatically. Make sure that the correct tyre  
settings have been made.  
For tyres that cannot be found in the tyre infla‐  
tion pressure information on the Control Display,  
reset the Tyre Pressure Monitor TPM.  
Speed code  
Wear displays are distributed across the tyre cir‐  
cumference and have the legally prescribed min‐  
imum height of 1.6 mm, 0.06 in.  
Designation  
Maximum speed  
Q
R
S
T
H
F
up to 160 km/h, 100 mph  
up to 170 km/h, 106 mph  
up to 180 km/h, 112 mph  
up to 190 km/h, 118 mph  
up to 210 km/h, 131 mph  
up to 240 km/h, 150 mph  
up to 270 km/h, 167 mph  
up to 300 km/h, 186 mph  
The positions of the wear indicators are identi‐  
fied on the tyre's side wall by TWI, Tread Wear  
Indicator.  
Tyre damage  
General  
W
Y
Inspect tyres regularly for damage, the presence  
of foreign bodies and wear.  
Vehicle behaviour that may indicate tyre damage  
or other faults:  
Tyre tread  
Unusual vibrations.  
Unusual tyre or running noises.  
Summer tyres  
The tyre tread depth should not be less than  
3 mm, 0.12 in, otherwise there is a high risk of  
aquaplaning.  
Unusual vehicle response, such as pro‐  
nounced pulling to the left or right.  
Damage can be caused by the following situa‐  
tions, for example:  
Driving over kerbs.  
Winter tyres  
The tyre tread depth should not be less than  
4 mm, 0.16 in, its suitability for winter use is limi‐  
ted.  
Road damage.  
Insufficient tyre inflation pressure.  
Overloading the vehicle.  
Incorrect tyre storage.  
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Safety notes  
Replacement of wheels and  
tyres  
WARNING  
If the tyres are damaged, the tyre inflation pres‐  
sure may be reduced, which in turn could  
cause you to lose control of the vehicle. There  
is a risk of accident. If you suspect tyre damage  
while you are driving, immediately reduce  
speed and bring the vehicle to a stop. Have the  
wheels and tyres checked. To do so, carefully  
drive to a Service Partner of the manufacturer  
or another qualified Service Partner or a spe‐  
cialist workshop. If necessary, have the vehicle  
towed or transported there. Do not repair dam‐  
aged tyres. Have them replaced.  
Fitting and balancing  
Have the wheel fitted and balanced by a Service  
Partner of the manufacturer or another qualified  
Service Partner or a specialist workshop.  
Wheel/tyre combination  
General  
Information on the correct wheel/tyre combina‐  
tion and rim designs for the vehicle can be ob‐  
tained from a Service Partner of the manufac‐  
turer or another qualified Service Partner or a  
specialist workshop.  
WARNING  
Safety notes  
Tyres can become damaged by running over  
obstacles, for example kerbs or road damage,  
at high speed. Larger wheels have a smaller  
tyre cross-section. The smaller the tyre cross-  
section, the higher the risk of tyre damage.  
There is a risk of accident and material dam‐  
age. If possible, drive around obstacles or drive  
over them slowly and carefully.  
WARNING  
Wheels and tyres that are not suitable for the  
vehicle can damage parts of the vehicle. For ex‐  
ample they could come into contact with the  
bodywork on account of their dimensional tol‐  
erances, despite having the same nominal size.  
There is a risk of accident. The manufacturer of  
the vehicle recommends using wheels and  
tyres that have been rated as suitable for the  
vehicle concerned.  
Age of tyres  
Recommendation  
Irrespective of the tyre tread depth, change tyres  
after 6 years at the latest.  
WARNING  
Incorrect wheel and tyre combinations impair  
the vehicle's driving characteristics and inter‐  
fere with the proper functioning of various sys‐  
tems, such as the Anti-lock Brake System ABS  
or Dynamic Stability Control DSC. There is a  
risk of accident. To maintain good vehicle han‐  
dling, always fit tyres of the same make and  
tread pattern to all wheels. The manufacturer of  
the vehicle recommends using wheels and  
tyres that have been rated as suitable for the  
vehicle concerned. After a tyre has been dam‐  
Date of manufacture  
The date of manufacture of the tyre is indicated  
on the tyre sidewall.  
Designation  
Date of manufacture  
DOT … 3820  
38th week of 2020  
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aged, refit the same wheel/tyre combination as  
the original.  
summer tyres, they do not normally match the  
performance of winter tyres.  
Maximum speed of winter tyres  
Recommended makes of tyre  
If the vehicle is capable of maximum speeds  
higher than the speed permitted for the winter  
tyres, an information label stating the maximum  
permitted speed for the tyres fitted must be dis‐  
played in the driver's field of view. The label is  
available from a Service Partner of the manufac‐  
turer or another qualified Service Partner or a  
specialist workshop.  
If winter tyres are fitted, observe and do not ex‐  
ceed the respectively permitted maximum  
speed.  
Certain makes of tyre are recommended by the  
manufacturer of the vehicle for each tyre size.  
The tyre brands can be identified by a star on the  
side wall of the tyre.  
Replacing run-flat tyres  
When changing from run-flat tyres to standard  
tyres, make sure that a spare wheel or a flat tyre  
kit is available in the vehicle. Additional informa‐  
tion is available from a Service Partner of the  
manufacturer or another qualified Service Partner  
or a specialist workshop.  
New tyres  
Due to the manufacturing process, new tyres do  
not achieve their full road grip immediately.  
Drive moderately for the first 300 km, 200 miles.  
Rotating wheels between axles  
Retreaded tyres  
Depending on the individual operating condi‐  
tions, the tyre tread wears differently on the front  
and rear wheels. To achieve even wear, the tyres  
can be swapped over in pairs between the axles.  
Additional information is available from a Service  
Partner of the manufacturer or another qualified  
Service Partner or a specialist workshop. After  
swapping over, check the tyre inflation pressure  
and adjust if necessary.  
WARNING  
Retreaded tyres may have different tyre car‐  
casses. Their durability may be reduced due to  
their advanced age. There is a risk of accident.  
Do not use retreaded tyres.  
The vehicle manufacturer advises against the  
use of retreaded tyres.  
Storing tyres  
Winter tyres  
General  
Winter tyres are recommended if driving in winter  
conditions.  
Tyre inflation pressure  
Do not exceed the maximum tyre inflation pres‐  
sure indicated on the tyre's side wall.  
Tyre storage  
Store wheels and tyres in a cool, dry and dark  
place when not in use.  
Although tyres known as all-season tyres with an  
M+S label have better winter characteristics than  
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Protect the tyres against contamination from  
oil, grease and solvents.  
sary steering corrections as carefully as possi‐  
ble.  
Do not leave tyres in plastic bags.  
Remove dirt from the wheels or tyres.  
Label  
Run-flat tyres  
Principle  
In the event of a complete loss of tyre inflation  
pressure, run-flat tyres enable you to continue  
driving, with certain restrictions.  
General  
The tyres are identified on the tyre's side wall by  
RSC Runflat System Component.  
The wheels are fitted with tyres which are self-  
supporting to a limited degree. They may also  
have special rims.  
The reinforced side wall means that the tyre  
keeps the vehicle mobile to a degree even if tyre  
inflation pressure has been lost.  
Remedying flat tyres  
Safety measures  
Park the vehicle on a firm surface and as far  
away from moving traffic as possible.  
Observe the notes on continuing to drive with a  
flat tyre.  
Switch on the hazard warning lights.  
Safety notes  
Apply the parking brake to prevent the vehi‐  
cle rolling away.  
WARNING  
Engage the steering wheel lock with the  
wheels in the straight-ahead position.  
A run-flat tyre with too little or no tyre inflation  
pressure will change the vehicle's handling  
characteristics, for example there may be re‐  
duced directional stability when braking, longer  
stopping distances and different self-steering  
characteristics. There is a risk of accident. Drive  
with care and do not exceed a speed of  
80 km/h, 50 mph.  
Have all vehicle occupants get out of the ve‐  
hicle and guide them out of the danger area,  
for example behind the crash barrier.  
Set up the warning triangle an appropriate  
distance away.  
Mobility System  
WARNING  
Principle  
With the Mobility System, minor tyre damage  
can be quickly sealed, to allow you to drive on.  
For this purpose, liquid sealant is pumped into  
Continuing to drive with a flat tyre can result in  
heavy trailers starting to slalom. There is a risk  
of accident or material damage. When driving  
with a trailer and a flat tyre, do not exceed the  
speed of 60 km/h, 35 mph. If the trailer starts to  
snake, brake immediately and make the neces‐  
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the tyres which encloses the damage from the  
inside when it hardens.  
In the storage compartment under the lug‐  
gage compartment floor.  
General  
Please observe the notes on the application  
of the Mobility System which are on the com‐  
pressor and the sealant container.  
Applying the Mobility System can be ineffec‐  
tive for tyre damage larger than approximately  
4 mm.  
Contact a Service Partner of the manufac‐  
turer or another qualified Service Partner or a  
specialist workshop if you are unable to put  
the tyre back in operation.  
Sealant container  
Foreign bodies that have penetrated the tyre  
should remain inside the tyre. Only remove  
foreign objects if they are visibly protruding  
from the tyre.  
Remove the speed limit sticker from the seal‐  
ant container and attach to the steering  
wheel.  
Using sealants can damage the TPM wheel  
electronics. In this case, have the electronics  
replaced at the next opportunity.  
Sealant container, arrow 1.  
Filler hose, arrow 2.  
Note the use-by date on the sealant container.  
The compressor can be used to check the  
tyre inflation pressure.  
Compressor  
Overview  
Storage  
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the Mo‐  
bility System is located:  
In the luggage compartment behind the left  
side trim.  
1
2
3
4
5
Unlocking sealant container  
Sealant container holder  
Tyre inflation pressure indicator  
Reduce tyre inflation pressure button  
On/Off button  
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Filling  
1. Shake the sealant container.  
6
7
8
Compressor  
Plug/cable for socket  
Connecting hose  
Safety measures  
Park the vehicle on a firm surface and as far  
away from moving traffic as possible.  
Switch on the hazard warning lights.  
Apply the parking brake to prevent the vehi‐  
cle rolling away.  
2. Pull filler hose completely from the cover of  
the sealant container. Do not kink the hose.  
Engage the steering wheel lock with the  
wheels in the straight-ahead position.  
Have all vehicle occupants get out of the ve‐  
hicle and guide them out of the danger area,  
for example behind the crash barrier.  
Set up the warning triangle an appropriate  
distance away.  
Filling with sealing compound  
Safety notes  
3. Push the sealant container into the bracket  
on the compressor housing, until it audibly  
engages.  
DANGER  
A blocked exhaust pipe or inadequate ventila‐  
tion can allow harmful exhaust fumes to enter  
the vehicle. The exhaust fumes contain pollu‐  
tants which are colourless and odourless. In en‐  
closed spaces, exhaust fumes can also build up  
outside the vehicle. There is a risk of death.  
Keep the exhaust pipe clear and ensure suffi‐  
cient ventilation.  
NOTE  
The compressor can overheat if operated for  
too long. There is a risk of material damage. Do  
not let the compressor run for longer than  
10 minutes.  
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4. Screw the filler hose of the sealant container  
onto the tyre valve of the faulty wheel.  
Checking and adjusting the tyre  
inflation pressure  
Checking  
1. Switch off compressor.  
2. Read off the tyre inflation pressure as shown  
on the tyre pressure indicator.  
To be able to continue the journey, a tyre infla‐  
tion pressure of at least 2 bar must be reached.  
Removing and storing the sealant  
container  
1. Unscrew the filler hose of the sealant con‐  
tainer from the tyre valve.  
5. Insert the plug into the socket in the vehicle  
interior while the compressor is switched off.  
2. Press the red unlocking device.  
3. Remove the sealant container from the com‐  
pressor.  
4. Pack and store the sealant container to avoid  
soiling the boot.  
Minimum tyre inflation pressure is  
not reached  
1. Unplug the connector from the socket in the  
vehicle interior.  
6. Switch on the compressor with standby state  
switched on or the engine running.  
2. Drive forwards and backwards by 10 m,  
400 inches, to distribute the sealant in the  
tyre.  
3. Screw the connecting hose of the compres‐  
sor directly onto the tyre valve.  
Let the compressor run for approximately 10 mi‐  
nutes to fill the sealing compound and achieve a  
tyre inflation pressure of approximately 2.0 bar.  
The tyre inflation pressure may rise to approxi‐  
mately 5 bar during the filling process of the  
sealing compound. Do not switch off the com‐  
pressor during this step.  
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4. Insert the plug into the socket in the vehicle  
interior.  
Adjusting  
1. Stop in a suitable area.  
2. Screw the connecting hose of the compres‐  
sor directly onto the tyre valve.  
5. Switch on the compressor with standby state  
switched on or the engine running.  
If the tyre inflation pressure of at least 2 bar is  
not reached, contact a Service Partner of the  
manufacturer or a qualified Service Partner or  
a specialist workshop.  
3. Insert the plug into the socket in the vehicle  
interior.  
If the tyre inflation pressure of at least 2 bar is  
reached, see Minimum tyre inflation pressure  
is reached.  
6. Unscrew the connecting hose of the com‐  
pressor from the tyre valve.  
7. Unplug the connector from the socket in the  
vehicle interior.  
8. Store Mobility System in the vehicle.  
4. Correct tyre inflation pressure to at least  
2.0 bar.  
Minimum tyre inflation pressure is  
reached  
1. Unscrew the connecting hose of the com‐  
pressor from the tyre valve.  
To increase tyre inflation pressure: switch  
on the compressor with standby state  
switched on or the engine running.  
To reduce tyre inflation pressure: press  
the button on the compressor.  
2. Unplug the connector from the socket in the  
vehicle interior.  
5. Unscrew the connecting hose of the com‐  
pressor from the tyre valve.  
3. Store Mobility System in the vehicle.  
6. Unplug the connector from the socket in the  
vehicle interior.  
4. Immediately drive for approximately  
10 km/5 mi to evenly distribute the sealing  
compound in the tyre.  
7. Store Mobility System in the vehicle.  
Do not exceed a speed of 80 km/h/50 mph.  
Resuming with journey  
Do not exceed maximum permitted speed of  
80 km/h, 50 mph.  
If possible, do not drive slower than  
20 km/h/12 mph.  
Reinitialise the runflat indicator RPA, see  
page 301.  
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Reset the Tyre Pressure Monitor TPM, see  
page 294.  
Use  
Snow chains may only be used in pairs on the  
front wheels with tyres of the following sizes:  
Have the punctured tyre and the sealant con‐  
tainer of the Mobility System replaced as soon as  
possible.  
195/60 R 16.  
195/55 R 17.  
205/45 R 18.  
Snow chains  
Safety notes  
WARNING  
Observe the snow chain manufacturer's instruc‐  
tions.  
Do not initialise the runflat indicator RPA with  
snow chains fitted, as it may give incorrect read‐  
ings.  
Do not reset the Tyre Pressure Monitor TPM  
with snow chains fitted, as it may give incorrect  
readings.  
If snow chains are fitted to unsuitable tyres, the  
snow chains can come into contact with parts  
of the vehicle. There is a risk of accident or ma‐  
terial damage. Only fit snow chains on tyres  
which have been approved by the manufacturer  
as being suitable for snow chains.  
When driving with snow chains fitted, activate  
Dynamic Traction Control DTC briefly as re‐  
quired in order to optimise traction.  
Maximum speed with snow  
chains  
WARNING  
When snow chains are fitted, do not exceed  
50 km/h, 30 mph.  
Insufficiently tensioned snow chains can dam‐  
age tyres and vehicle components. There is a  
risk of accident or material damage. Ensure that  
snow chains are always adequately tensioned.  
Re-tension them if necessary in accordance  
with the snow chain manufacturer's instruc‐  
tions.  
Tyre Pressure Monitor  
TPM  
Principle  
Fine-link snow chains  
The system monitors the tyre inflation pressure  
in the four tyres installed on the vehicle. The sys‐  
tem warns if the tyre inflation pressure in one or  
more tyres has dropped.  
The vehicle manufacturer recommends using  
fine-link snow chains. Certain fine-link snow  
chains have been tested, found safe for use in  
traffic and rated as suitable by the manufacturer  
of the vehicle.  
General  
Sensors in the tyre valves measure the tyre infla‐  
tion pressure and tyre temperature.  
Information regarding suitable snow chains is  
available from a Service Partner of the manufac‐  
turer or another qualified Service Partner or a  
specialist workshop.  
The system detects the fitted tyres automati‐  
cally. The system shows the preset specified  
pressures on the Control Display and compares  
them to the current tyre inflation pressures.  
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If the vehicle is fitted with tyres which are not lis‐  
ted in the tyre inflation pressure information on  
the vehicle, for example tyres with special appro‐  
val, the system must be actively reset, see  
page 284. The current tyre inflation pressures  
are then accepted as the specified values.  
After changing the tyre setting.  
In the case of tyres with special approval:  
After every tyre or wheel change, a reset  
must be carried out when the tyre inflation  
pressures are correct.  
A reset must be carried out after the tyre  
inflation pressure has been adjusted to a  
new value.  
When operating the system, please also comply  
with the other information and notes in the Tyre  
inflation pressure chapter, see page 284.  
Wheels with TPM wheel electronics.  
Safety note  
Tyre settings  
WARNING  
General  
The display showing the specified tyre inflation  
pressures does not replace the tyre inflation  
pressure information on the vehicle. If incorrect  
data has been entered into the tyre settings,  
the specified tyre inflation pressures will also be  
incorrect. As a result, reliable signalling of a loss  
of tyre inflation pressure can no longer be guar‐  
anteed. There is a risk of injury and material  
damage. Make sure that the tyre sizes of the  
fitted tyres are displayed correctly and that they  
match the specifications on the tyres and in the  
tyre inflation pressure information.  
If the system does not detect the tyres automati‐  
cally, the specifications for the fitted tyres can be  
entered in the tyre settings.  
The tyre sizes of the fitted tyres can be found in  
the tyre inflation pressure information, see  
page 284, or directly on the tyres.  
The tyre data does not have to be re-entered if  
the tyre inflation pressure is corrected.  
For summer and winter tyres, the tyre data last  
entered for each type is saved. This means that  
the settings can be retrieved again after a tyre or  
wheel change.  
Operating requirements  
Adjusting the settings  
The following requirements must be met for the  
system, otherwise reliable signalling of a loss of  
tyre inflation pressure is not ensured:  
Via iDrive:  
1. "My Vehicle"  
2. "Vehicle status"  
3. "Tyre settings"  
After each tyre or wheel change, the system  
has detected the fitted tyres, updated the rel‐  
evant information and, after a short journey,  
shown it on the Control Display.  
4.  
"Tyre Pressure Monitor"  
5. Select tyres:  
If the system does not detect the tyres auto‐  
matically, enter the specifications for the fit‐  
ted tyres in the tyre settings.  
"Summer tyres"  
"Winter tyres/all-season tyres"  
6. "Current:"  
RDC only becomes active after a journey of  
several minutes:  
7. Select the type of tyre fitted on the rear axle:  
Tyre size, for example 245/45 R18 96 Y.  
After changing a tyre or wheel.  
After a reset, in the case of tyres with spe‐  
cial approval.  
In the case of tyres with special approval:  
"Other tyre".  
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See the Performing a reset section for  
how to proceed.  
specified pressure is always displayed irrespec‐  
tive of the weather conditions, tyre temperatures  
and length of journey.  
8. Select the load status of the vehicle once tyre  
size has been selected.  
The displayed specified pressure may vary and  
differ from the value stated in the tyre inflation  
pressure information on the door pillar of the  
driver's door. The tyre inflation pressure can thus  
be corrected to the value of the displayed speci‐  
fied pressures.  
9. "Confirm settings"  
The measurement of the current tyre inflation  
pressure is started. The progress of the meas‐  
urement is shown.  
The specified pressure is adjusted immediately if  
the load status is changed in the tyre settings.  
Status display  
Current status  
The status of the system, for example whether  
the system is active, can be shown on the Con‐  
trol Display.  
Tyre statuses  
General  
The status of the system and tyres is indicated  
by the wheel colour and a message on the Con‐  
trol Display.  
Via iDrive:  
1. "My Vehicle"  
2. "Vehicle status"  
All wheels green  
3.  
"Tyre Pressure Monitor"  
The system is active and is using the dis‐  
played specified pressures for the warning.  
The current status is displayed.  
In the case of tyres with special approval: the  
system is active and is using the tyre inflation  
pressures saved during the last reset for the  
warning.  
Current tyre inflation pressure  
The current tyre inflation pressure is displayed  
for each tyre.  
The current tyre inflation pressures can vary de‐  
pending on vehicle operation or outside temper‐  
ature.  
One to four wheels yellow  
There is a flat tyre or major loss of tyre inflation  
pressure in the tyres shown.  
Current tyre temperature  
Depending on the model, the current tyre tem‐  
peratures are shown.  
Wheels grey  
Tyre pressure losses might not be detected.  
The current tyre temperatures can change as a  
result of vehicle operation or the outside temper‐  
ature.  
Possible causes:  
Malfunction.  
The tyre inflation pressure is being measured,  
after confirmation of the tyre settings.  
Specified pressure  
In the case of tyres with special approval: a  
system reset is being performed.  
The specified pressure for the tyres on the front  
and rear axle is displayed.  
The calculated pressure takes account of the  
temperature effects caused by vehicle operation  
and the outside temperature. The appropriate  
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Safety note  
Tyres with special approval:  
performing a reset  
Via iDrive:  
WARNING  
A damaged standard tyre with too little or no  
tyre inflation pressure impairs driving character‐  
istics, for example steering and braking. Tyres  
with run-flat properties allow a limited level of  
stability to be maintained. There is a risk of ac‐  
cident. Do not continue driving if the vehicle is  
fitted with standard tyres. Comply with the  
notes on run-flat tyres and continuing to drive  
with these tyres.  
1. "My Vehicle"  
2. "Vehicle status"  
3. "Tyre Pressure Monitor"  
4. Make sure that the correct tyre settings, see  
page 295, have been made.  
5. Switch on drive-ready state but do not drive  
off.  
6. Reset the tyre inflation pressure: "Perform  
reset".  
If a tyre inflation pressure check is  
required  
7. Drive off.  
The wheels are shown grey and the following ap‐  
pears on the display: "Resetting Tyre Pressure  
Monitor…".  
Message  
A symbol with a Check Control message is  
shown on the Control Display.  
After driving for several minutes, the set tyre in‐  
flation pressures are accepted as the specified  
tyre inflation pressures. The reset is completed  
automatically during the journey.  
Symbol Possible cause  
The tyre was not inflated properly,  
for example insufficient air was  
added or there was a natural, even  
loss of tyre inflation pressure.  
If the reset was successful, the wheels are  
shown in green on the Control Display and the  
following appears: "Tyre Pressure Monitor active.  
See label for recommended pressures.".  
You can interrupt your journey at any time. The  
reset resumes automatically when you continue  
your journey.  
Action  
Check the tyre inflation pressure and adjust as  
necessary.  
Messages: for tyres without  
special approval  
If the tyre inflation pressure is too  
low  
General  
Message  
Dynamic Stability Control DSC will be activated if  
necessary as soon as a message for low tyre in‐  
flation pressure appears.  
A yellow warning lamp is illuminated in  
the instrument cluster.  
In addition, a symbol with a Check Control mes‐  
sage is shown on the Control Display.  
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Messages: for tyres with special  
approval  
Symbol Possible cause  
There has been a loss of tyre infla‐  
tion pressure.  
General  
Dynamic Stability Control DSC will be activated if  
necessary as soon as a message for low tyre in‐  
flation pressure appears.  
Action  
1. Reduce speed. Do not exceed a speed of  
130 km/h, 80 mph.  
Safety note  
2. At the next opportunity, for example at a filling  
station, check the tyre inflation pressure in all  
four tyres and correct if necessary.  
WARNING  
A damaged standard tyre with too little or no  
tyre inflation pressure impairs driving character‐  
istics, for example steering and braking. Tyres  
with run-flat properties allow a limited level of  
stability to be maintained. There is a risk of ac‐  
cident. Do not continue driving if the vehicle is  
fitted with standard tyres. Comply with the  
notes on run-flat tyres and continuing to drive  
with these tyres.  
If there is a significant loss of tyre  
inflation pressure  
Message  
A yellow warning lamp is illuminated in  
the instrument cluster.  
In addition, a symbol with the affected tyre is  
shown in a Check Control message on the Con‐  
trol Display.  
If a tyre inflation pressure check is  
required  
Symbol Possible cause  
There is a flat tyre or substantial loss  
of tyre inflation pressure.  
Message  
A symbol with a Check Control message is  
shown on the Control Display.  
Action  
Sym‐  
bol  
Possible cause  
1. Reduce your speed and carefully stop the ve‐  
hicle. Avoid heavy braking and sudden steer‐  
ing manoeuvres.  
The tyre was not inflated properly, for  
example insufficient air was added.  
2. Check whether the vehicle is equipped with  
standard tyres or run-flat tyres.  
The system has detected a wheel  
change, but no reset has been per‐  
formed.  
The symbol identifying run-flat tyres, see  
page 289, is a circle with the letters RSC on  
the tyre side wall.  
The tyre inflation pressure has drop‐  
ped compared to the last reset.  
3. Follow the description of what to do in the  
event of a flat tyre, see page 299.  
No reset has been performed on the  
system. The system is using the tyre  
inflation pressures saved during the  
last reset for the warning.  
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Action  
Symbol Possible cause  
1. Check the tyre inflation pressure and adjust  
as necessary.  
There is a flat tyre or substantial loss  
of tyre inflation pressure.  
2. Perform a reset of the system.  
No reset has been performed on the  
system. The system is using the tyre  
inflation pressures saved during the  
last reset for the warning.  
If the tyre inflation pressure is  
insufficient  
Message  
Action  
A yellow warning lamp is illuminated in  
the instrument cluster.  
1. Reduce your speed and carefully stop the ve‐  
hicle. Avoid heavy braking and sudden steer‐  
ing manoeuvres.  
In addition, a symbol with a Check Control mes‐  
sage is shown on the Control Display.  
2. Check whether the vehicle is equipped with  
standard tyres or run-flat tyres.  
Symbol Possible cause  
The symbol identifying run-flat tyres, see  
page 289, is a circle with the letters RSC on  
the tyre side wall.  
There has been a loss of tyre infla‐  
tion pressure.  
No reset has been performed on the  
system. The system is using the tyre  
inflation pressures saved during the  
last reset for the warning.  
3. Follow the description of what to do in the  
event of a flat tyre, see page 299.  
What to do in the event of a flat  
tyre  
Action  
Standard tyres  
1. Identify the damaged tyre.  
1. Reduce speed. Do not exceed a speed of  
130 km/h, 80 mph.  
2. At the next opportunity, for example at a filling  
station, check the tyre inflation pressure in all  
four tyres and correct if necessary.  
Check the tyre inflation pressure in all four  
tyres, for example using the tyre pressure in‐  
dicator of a flat tyre kit.  
3. Perform a reset of the system.  
In the case of tyres with special approval: if all  
four tyres are inflated to the correct tyre infla‐  
tion pressures, the TPM might not have been  
reset. Perform a reset.  
If there is a significant loss of tyre  
inflation pressure  
If no tyre damage can be found, contact a  
Service Partner of the manufacturer or an‐  
other qualified Service Partner or a specialist  
workshop.  
Message  
A yellow warning lamp is illuminated in  
the instrument cluster.  
2. Repair the flat tyre, for example using a flat  
tyre kit or by changing the wheel.  
In addition, a symbol with the affected tyre is  
shown in a Check Control message on the Con‐  
trol Display.  
The use of sealant, for example a flat tyre kit, can  
damage the TPM wheel electronics. Have the  
electronics replaced at the next opportunity.  
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Possible driving distance with a deflated  
tyre  
Run-flat tyres  
Safety notes  
The possible driving distance varies depending  
on the load and stresses the vehicle is subjected  
to, for example speed, the nature of the road sur‐  
face, outside temperature. The driving distance  
may be shorter but can also be increased by  
adopting a more careful driving style.  
WARNING  
A run-flat tyre with too little or no tyre inflation  
pressure will change the vehicle's handling  
characteristics, for example there may be re‐  
duced directional stability when braking, longer  
stopping distances and different self-steering  
characteristics. There is a risk of accident. Drive  
with care and do not exceed a speed of  
80 km/h, 50 mph.  
If the vehicle is moderately loaded and subjected  
to low stress, it is possible to travel up to 80 km,  
50 miles.  
Driving properties with damaged tyres  
On a journey with damaged tyres, handling char‐  
acteristics change and lead to the following sit‐  
uations, for example:  
WARNING  
The vehicle losing traction more quickly.  
Longer stopping distances.  
Continuing to drive with a flat tyre can result in  
heavy trailers starting to slalom. There is a risk  
of accident or material damage. When driving  
with a trailer and a flat tyre, do not exceed the  
speed of 60 km/h, 35 mph. If the trailer starts to  
snake, brake immediately and make the neces‐  
sary steering corrections as carefully as possi‐  
ble.  
Different self-steering characteristics.  
Adapt your driving style. Avoid abrupt steering or  
driving over obstacles, for example kerbs or pot‐  
holes.  
Final tyre failure  
Vibration or loud noises during the journey may  
be an indication that the tyre has finally failed.  
Maximum speed  
Reduce your speed and stop the vehicle. Parts of  
the tyre may detach, which might lead to an acci‐  
dent.  
If a tyre is damaged you can continue your jour‐  
ney, but do not exceed a maximum speed of  
80 km/h, 50 mph.  
Do not continue driving, but instead contact a  
Service Partner of the manufacturer or another  
qualified Service Partner or a specialist work‐  
shop.  
Continuing a journey with a flat tyre  
Note the following if you continue a journey with  
a flat tyre:  
1. Avoid heavy braking and sudden steering  
manoeuvres.  
System limits  
Temperature  
The tyre inflation pressure depends on the tem‐  
perature of the tyre.  
2. Do not exceed a speed of 80 km/h, 50 mph.  
3. As soon as there is an opportunity, check the  
tyre inflation pressure in all four tyres.  
The pressure increases as the temperature of  
the tyre increases, for example while driving or  
when exposed to sunlight.  
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The pressure decreases when the tyre tempera‐  
ture drops.  
Runflat indicator RPA  
Due to the system's inherent warning thresholds,  
therefore, this behaviour may cause a warning to  
be triggered when significant temperature drops  
occur.  
Principle  
The system identifies a loss of tyre inflation pres‐  
sure by comparing the rotational speeds of the  
individual wheels during the journey.  
After a temperature-related warning, the speci‐  
fied pressures are displayed again on the Control  
Display after driving a short distance.  
If a tyre loses inflation pressure, its diameter  
changes. This in turn alters the rotational speed  
of the corresponding wheel. The discrepancy will  
be detected and reported as a flat tyre.  
Sudden loss of tyre inflation  
pressure  
No warning can be given in the event of extreme,  
sudden tyre failure caused by external factors.  
The system does not measure the tyre inflation  
pressure as such.  
Operating requirements  
Reset not carried out  
The following requirements must be met for the  
system, otherwise reliable signalling of a loss of  
tyre inflation pressure is not ensured:  
Tyres with special approval: the system will not  
function correctly if a reset has not been carried  
out, for example, a flat tyre may be reported even  
though the tyre pressure is correct.  
After every tyre or wheel change, an initialisa‐  
tion must be carried out once the tyre infla‐  
tion pressures are correct.  
Malfunction  
Message  
An initialisation must be carried out after the  
tyre inflation pressure has been adjusted to a  
new value.  
The yellow warning lamp flashes and  
then illuminates continuously. A Check  
Control message is shown. Tyre pres‐  
sure losses may not be detected.  
Status display  
It is possible to display the current status of the  
runflat indicator, for example to check whether  
the RPA is active.  
Via iDrive:  
Action  
A wheel without TPM wheel electronics is fit‐  
ted, for example spare wheel: have the  
wheels checked if necessary.  
1. "My Vehicle"  
2. "Vehicle status"  
3.  
"Flat Tyre Monitor"  
Malfunction: have the system checked.  
The status is displayed.  
Fault due to systems or devices with the  
same radio frequency: the system is auto‐  
matically reactivated upon leaving the field of  
interference.  
Initialisation required  
An initialisation must be performed in the  
following situations:  
In the case of tyres with special approval: the  
system was unable to complete the reset.  
Perform a system reset again.  
After adjusting the tyre inflation pressure.  
After a tyre or wheel change.  
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Flat tyre message  
Initialising  
Initialisation saves the set tyre inflation pressures  
as reference values for subsequent detection of  
a flat tyre. Initialisation is started by confirming  
the correct tyre inflation pressures.  
A yellow warning lamp is illuminated in  
the instrument cluster.  
In addition, a symbol with a Check Control mes‐  
sage is shown on the Control Display.  
When driving with snow chains fitted, do not initi‐  
alise the system.  
Symbol Possible cause  
Via iDrive:  
There is a flat tyre or substantial loss  
of tyre inflation pressure.  
1. "My Vehicle"  
2. "Vehicle status"  
3. "Flat Tyre Monitor"  
Action  
4. Switch on drive-ready state but do not drive  
off.  
1. Reduce your speed and carefully stop the ve‐  
hicle. Avoid heavy braking and sudden steer‐  
ing manoeuvres.  
5. Start the initialisation: "Perform reset"  
6. Drive off.  
2. Check whether the vehicle is equipped with  
standard tyres or run-flat tyres.  
Initialisation is completed during the journey; this  
process can be interrupted at any time.  
The symbol identifying run-flat tyres, see  
page 289, is a circle with the letters RSC on  
the tyre side wall.  
Initialising resumes automatically when you con‐  
tinue your journey.  
What to do in the event of a flat  
tyre  
Messages  
General  
Dynamic Stability Control DSC is activated if  
necessary as soon as the message for a flat tyre  
appears.  
Standard tyres  
1. Identify the damaged tyre.  
To do this, check the tyre inflation pressure in  
all four tyres, for example using the tyre pres‐  
sure indicator of a flat tyre kit.  
Safety note  
If all four tyres are inflated to the correct tyre  
inflation pressures, the runflat indicator might  
not have been initialised. In this case initialise  
the system.  
WARNING  
A damaged standard tyre with too little or no  
tyre inflation pressure impairs driving character‐  
istics, for example steering and braking. Tyres  
with run-flat properties allow a limited level of  
stability to be maintained. There is a risk of ac‐  
cident. Do not continue driving if the vehicle is  
fitted with standard tyres. Comply with the  
notes on run-flat tyres and continuing to drive  
with these tyres.  
If it is not possible to identify tyre damage,  
contact a Service Partner of the manufacturer  
or another qualified Service Partner or a spe‐  
cialist workshop.  
2. Repair the flat tyre, for example using a flat  
tyre kit or by changing the wheel.  
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Possible driving distance with a deflated  
tyre  
Run-flat tyres  
Safety notes  
The possible driving distance varies depending  
on the load and stresses the vehicle is subjected  
to, for example speed, the nature of the road sur‐  
face, outside temperature. The driving distance  
may be shorter but can also be increased by  
adopting a more careful driving style.  
WARNING  
A run-flat tyre with too little or no tyre inflation  
pressure will change the vehicle's handling  
characteristics, for example there may be re‐  
duced directional stability when braking, longer  
stopping distances and different self-steering  
characteristics. There is a risk of accident. Drive  
with care and do not exceed a speed of  
80 km/h, 50 mph.  
If the vehicle is moderately loaded and subjected  
to low stress, it is possible to travel up to 80 km,  
50 miles.  
Driving properties with damaged tyres  
On a journey with damaged tyres, handling char‐  
acteristics change and lead to the following sit‐  
uations, for example:  
WARNING  
The vehicle losing traction more quickly.  
Longer stopping distances.  
Continuing to drive with a flat tyre can result in  
heavy trailers starting to slalom. There is a risk  
of accident or material damage. When driving  
with a trailer and a flat tyre, do not exceed the  
speed of 60 km/h, 35 mph. If the trailer starts to  
snake, brake immediately and make the neces‐  
sary steering corrections as carefully as possi‐  
ble.  
Different self-steering characteristics.  
Adapt your driving style. Avoid abrupt steering or  
driving over obstacles, for example kerbs or pot‐  
holes.  
Final tyre failure  
Vibration or loud noises during the journey may  
be an indication that the tyre has finally failed.  
Maximum speed  
Reduce your speed and stop the vehicle. Parts of  
the tyre may detach, which might lead to an acci‐  
dent.  
If a tyre is damaged you can continue your jour‐  
ney, but do not exceed a maximum speed of  
80 km/h, 50 mph.  
Do not continue driving, but instead contact a  
Service Partner of the manufacturer or another  
qualified Service Partner or a specialist work‐  
shop.  
Continuing a journey with a flat tyre  
Note the following if you continue a journey with  
a flat tyre:  
1. Avoid heavy braking and sudden steering  
manoeuvres.  
System limits  
In the following situations, the system could be  
slow to respond or operate incorrectly:  
2. Do not exceed a speed of 80 km/h, 50 mph.  
3. As soon as there is an opportunity, check the  
tyre inflation pressure in all four tyres.  
A natural, even loss of tyre inflation pressure  
in all four tyres that occurs over time will not  
be detected. Therefore check the tyre infla‐  
tion pressure at regular intervals.  
If all four tyres are inflated to the correct tyre  
inflation pressures, the runflat indicator might  
not have been initialised. In this case initialise  
the system.  
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No warning can be given in the event of sud‐  
den tyre failure caused by external factors.  
injury or even death. Do not place supports un‐  
der the vehicle jack.  
If the system has not been initialised.  
When driving on snow-covered or slippery  
surfaces.  
WARNING  
The jack, issued by the vehicle manufacturer, is  
provided in order to perform a wheel change in  
the event of a breakdown. The jack is not de‐  
signed for frequent use; for example, changing  
from summer to winter tyres. Using the jack  
frequently may cause it to become jammed or  
damaged. There is a risk of injury and material  
damage. Only use the jack to change an emer‐  
gency wheel or a spare wheel when the vehicle  
gets a flat tyre.  
Dynamic driving style: drive wheels slipping,  
high lateral acceleration.  
When driving with snow chains.  
Wheel change  
General  
For run-flat tyres or when using a flat tyre kit, it is  
not always necessary to change a wheel immedi‐  
ately if tyre inflation pressure is lost due to a flat  
tyre.  
WARNING  
If required, the tools for changing wheels are  
available as optional accessories from a Service  
Partner of the manufacturer, another qualified  
Service Partner or a specialist workshop.  
On soft, uneven or slippery ground, for example  
snow, ice, tiles or similar, the jack may slip.  
There is a risk of injury. Perform the wheel  
change on a level, firm and non-slip surface if at  
all possible.  
Safety notes  
WARNING  
DANGER  
The jack is only optimised for raising the vehi‐  
cle and for use with the jacking points on the  
vehicle. There is a risk of injury. Do not lift an‐  
other vehicle or other items with the jack.  
The jack is only intended for raising the vehicle  
briefly during a wheel change. Even if the safety  
measures are complied with, there is a risk of  
the raised vehicle falling over due to the jack  
slipping. There is a risk of injury or even death.  
If the vehicle is raised with the jack, do not lie  
underneath the vehicle and do not start the en‐  
gine.  
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  
wheelhouse.  
DANGER  
Supports such as wooden blocks under the  
jack can prevent it from achieving its load ca‐  
pacity due to the restricted height. The load ca‐  
pacity of the wooden blocks may be exceeded,  
causing the vehicle to tip over. There is a risk of  
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Protecting the vehicle against  
rolling  
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  
General  
The vehicle manufacturer recommends that the  
vehicle should additionally be protected against  
rolling away during a wheel change.  
On a level surface  
manufacturer or another qualified Service Part‐  
ner or a specialist workshop.  
Vehicle jack: Australian/New Zealand  
standard AS/NZS 2693  
2007 – "Vehicle jacks" contains the following  
warning note, which BMW hereby adopts: "...  
no person should place any portion of their  
body under a vehicle that is supported by a  
jack".  
Place chocks or other suitable objects in front of  
and behind the wheel directly opposite to the  
one being changed.  
The jack supplied with your vehicle should not  
be used for any purpose other than wheel  
changing and should never be used in conjunc‐  
tion with a vehicle support stand. Raising the  
vehicle for the purpose of inspection should  
only be performed in a controlled workshop en‐  
vironment on a hoist by trained personnel.  
On a slight downhill slope  
The following warning instructions from stand‐  
ard AS/NZS 2693:2007 are repeated here: the  
jack should be used on level firm ground wher‐  
ever possible. It is recommended that the  
wheels of the vehicle be chocked, and that no  
person should remain in a vehicle that is being  
jacked.  
If it is necessary to change a wheel on a slight  
downhill slope, place chocks and other suitable  
objects, for example stones, under the wheels of  
the front and rear axles against the direction of  
roll.  
The jack of your BMW is maintenance-free.  
Please observe the information marked on the  
jack.  
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Switch on the hazard warning lights.  
Apply the parking brake.  
Locking wheel bolts  
Principle  
The wheel locking bolts have a special coding.  
The blots can only be released with the adapter  
that matches the coding.  
Engage a gear or select selector lever posi‐  
tion P.  
As soon as the traffic permits, have all vehicle  
occupants get out of the vehicle and guide  
them out of the danger area, for example be‐  
hind the crash barrier.  
Overview  
The adapter of the locking wheel bolts can be  
found in the on-board tool kit or in an oddments  
tray in the on-board tool kit.  
Depending on the equipment, take the wheel  
change tools and, if necessary, the spare  
wheel out of the vehicle.  
If applicable, set up warning triangle or flash‐  
ing light at the correct distance.  
Additionally protect the vehicle against rolling  
away.  
Undo the wheel studs by half a turn.  
Jacking points  
Wheel stud, arrow 1.  
Adapter, arrow 2.  
Unscrewing  
1. Place the adapter on the wheel stud.  
2. Unscrew the wheel stud.  
3. After unscrewing the wheel stud, remove the  
adapter again.  
The jacking points are located in the marked po‐  
sitions.  
Screwing on  
1. Place the adapter on the wheel stud. If nec‐  
essary, turn the adapter until it fits on the  
wheel bolt.  
2. Screw on the wheel stud. The tightening tor‐  
que is 140 Nm.  
3. After screwing on the wheel stud, remove the  
adapter again and stow it.  
Preparing the vehicle  
Park the vehicle on firm and non-slip ground  
at a safe distance from traffic.  
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4. Remove your hand from the jack as soon as  
the jack is under load and continue to turn  
the jack crank or lever with one hand.  
Raising vehicle  
WARNING  
5. Make sure that the base of the vehicle jack is  
extended perpendicular to and at right angles  
underneath the jacking point.  
Your hands or fingers could get trapped when  
using the jack. There is a risk of injury. Keep  
your hands in the described position when us‐  
ing the jack, and do not change this position.  
1. Hold the jack with one hand, arrow 1, and  
grasp the jack crank or lever with your other  
hand, arrow 2.  
6. Make sure that the base of the jack is exten‐  
ded perpendicular to and at right angles be‐  
low the jacking point.  
2. Guide the jack into the rectangular recess of  
the jacking point closest to the wheel to be  
changed.  
7. Raise by cranking until the jack is supported  
on the ground with its entire surface and the  
wheel in question is at most 3 cm, 1.2 inches  
off the ground.  
Fitting a wheel  
Only fit one spare wheel at most, as required.  
3. Turn the jack crank or lever clockwise to ex‐  
tend the jack.  
1. Unscrew the wheel studs.  
2. Remove the wheel.  
3. Put on the new wheel or emergency wheel  
and tighten at least two wheel studs cross‐  
wise until finger-tight.  
If non-original light alloy wheels not from the  
vehicle manufacturer are fitted, the wheel  
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studs belonging to the wheels may also have  
to be used.  
Additionally, regularly check the tyre inflation  
pressure of the spare wheel in the luggage com‐  
partment and correct the pressure if necessary.  
4. Tighten the remaining wheel studs until fin‐  
ger-tight and then tighten all the wheel studs  
crosswise.  
Safety note  
5. Turn the jack crank anticlockwise to retract  
the jack and lower the vehicle.  
WARNING  
6. Remove the jack and stow it securely.  
The spare wheel has special dimensions. When  
driving with an spare wheel, the driving proper‐  
ties may change, for example reduced direc‐  
tional stability when braking, longer braking dis‐  
tance and modified self-steering behaviour in  
the limit range. There is a risk of accident. Drive  
with care and do not exceed a speed of  
80 km/h, 50 mph.  
After changing the wheel  
1. Tighten the wheel studs crosswise. The  
tightening torque is 140 Nm, 101 lb ft.  
2. Stow the faulty wheel in the luggage com‐  
partment, if necessary.  
Due to its size, the faulty wheel cannot be ac‐  
commodated under the luggage compart‐  
ment floor.  
Overview  
3. Check tyre inflation pressure at the next op‐  
portunity and correct as necessary.  
4. Reinitialise the runflat indicator RPA.  
Reset the Tyre Pressure Monitor TPM.  
5. Check the tight fit of the wheel studs using a  
calibrated torque wrench.  
6. Drive to the nearest Service Partner of the  
manufacturer or another qualified Service  
Partner or a specialist workshop to have the  
damaged tyre replaced.  
The emergency wheel and the wheel change  
tools are located in the boot under the floor.  
Not for Australia/New  
Zealand: Spare wheel  
Removing spare wheel  
1. Pull up and remove the luggage compart‐  
ment floor.  
2. Undo wing stud.  
Principle  
3. Remove the retaining plate or the cover.  
In case of a flat tyre, the spare wheel can be used  
as a replacement for the defective tyre. The  
spare wheel is intended for short-term use until  
the defective wheel has been replaced.  
4. Where applicable, remove the bracket and  
the trailer tow hitch.  
5. Remove the vehicle jack and tool holder on  
the left next to the spare wheel.  
General  
Only fit one spare wheel at most.  
6. Push spare wheel to left and remove.  
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Inserting the spare wheel  
1. Insert the spare wheel on the left and slide it  
to the right.  
2. Where applicable, mount the bracket and the  
trailer tow hitch.  
3. Attach the retaining plate or the cover.  
4. Screw on and tighten the wing nut.  
5. Insert and secure the vehicle jack and tool  
holder on the left next to the spare wheel.  
6. Insert the luggage compartment floor.  
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