2008 BMW M5 Owner's Manual - Page 253

Changing wheels Your BMW is equipped with run-flat tires as standard. As a result, it is not necessary to change the wheel immediately in the case of air loss in the event of a breakdown. To continue driving with a damaged tire: > With Flat Tire Monitor, refer to Indication of a flat tire page 93 > With Tire Pressure Monitor, refer to Message with low tire inflation pressure page 95 You will recognize run-flat tires by a circular symbol containing the letters RSC on the side of the tire, refer to Run-flat tires, page 239. When mounting new tires, or changing from summer to winter tires or vice versa, use run-flat tires for your own safety. No spare tire is available in case of a flat tire. Your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center will be happy to advise you. Also refer to New wheels and tires, page 239. Suitable tools for changing tires are available as accessories at your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center.< What you will need To avoid rattling noises later on, note the positions of the tools before removing them, then return them to their initial positions after completing work. The tools are located in the mount under the floor panel flap. Jacking points for vehicle jack The jacking points for the vehicle jack are located in the positions shown. 1 Vehicle jack* Vehicle jack crank* 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 flashers. Set the parking brake and engage transmission position P. Have all vehicle occupants get out of the vehicle 2 3 251 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 248 - © 08/07 BMW AG Reference Mobility Lug wrench* Communications Entertainment Navigation and ensure that they remain outside the immediate area in a safe place, such as behind a guardrail. If a warning triangle* or portable hazard warning lamp* is required, set it up on the roadside at an appropriate distance from the rear of the vehicle. Comply with all safety guidelines and regulations. Change the wheel only on a level, firm surface which is not slippery. The vehicle or the jack could slip to the side if you attempt to raise the vehicle on a soft or slippery surface such as snow, ice, tiles, etc. Position the jack on a firm support surface. Do not use a wooden block or similar object as a support base for the jack, as this would prevent it from extending to its full support height and reduce its load-carrying capacity. To avoid serious or fatal injury: never lie under the vehicle, and never start the engine while it is supported by the jack.< Driving tips Controls At a glance