BMW X5 - CATALOGUE, Owner'S Manual

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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 occur, for in‐
stance reduced lane stability when braking, lon‐
ger braking distance, and changed self-steering
properties in the limit area. There is a risk of ac‐
cident. Drive moderately and do not exceed a
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
Overview
The emergency wheel and the wheel change
tools are located in the cargo area under the
cargo floor panel.
Removing the emergency wheel
1. Depending on the vehicle equipment:
press the button. The electric cargo cover
travels up.
2. Fold up the cargo floor panel.
3. Depending on the equipment version: re‐
move the crossmember. For this purpose, re‐
move the wingnuts on both sides of the
crossmember.
4. Remove the tool holder from the emergency
wheel.
5. Unscrew the butterfly screw, arrow 1.
6. Remove retaining plate, arrow 2.
7. If necessary, open the lower tailgate.
8. Remove the emergency wheel from the stor‐
age well.
Inserting the emergency wheel
1. Depending on the vehicle equipment:
press the button. The electric cargo cover
travels up.
2. Fold up the cargo floor panel.
3. Open the lower tailgate.
4. Place the emergency wheel in the storage
well.
5. Position the retaining plate.
6. Screw on and tighten the butterfly screw.
7. Insert the tool holder.
8. Depending on the vehicle equipment: insert
the crossmember and screw it tight with the
wingnuts.
9. Push the cargo floor panel downward.
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