BMW 5 Series 2016-2022 Owners Manual: Emergency wheel
Concept
In the event of a flat tire, the emergency wheel can be used in place of the wheel with the defective tire. The emergency wheel is only intended for temporary use until the defective 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 dimensions.
When driving with an emergency wheel, changed driving properties may occur, for instance reduced lane stability when braking, longer braking distance, and changed self-steering properties in the limit area. There is a risk of accident.
Drive moderately and do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
Overview
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The emergency wheel and the wheel change tools are located in the cargo area under the cargo floor panel.
Removing the emergency wheel
1. Remove the cargo floor panel. To do this, pull the cargo floor panel upward directly behind the rear backrests.
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2. Open the ratchet strap.
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3. Remove the tool holder.
4. Remove the emergency wheel from the storage well. Do not remove any covers.
Inserting the emergency wheel
1. Place the emergency wheel in the storage well.
2. Insert the tool holder.
3. Tie the ratchet strap. Make sure that it is correctly and firmly seated.
4. Insert the cargo floor panel.
Changing wheels/tires
General information
When using run-flat tires or a flat tire kit, a wheel
does not always need to be changed immediately
when there is a loss of tire inflation pressure
due to a flat tire.
If needed, ...
Engine compartment
Overview
Filler neck for washer fluid
Jump-starting, positive battery terminal
Oil filler neck
Coolant reservoir, engine
Coolant reservoir, auxiliary cooling
Jump-starting, negative battery te ...
Other materials:
Listening to a USB memory device
Connecting a USB memory device enables you to enjoy music from the vehicle
speakers.
Touch “USB” on the audio source selection screen.
Connecting a USB memory device
Audio control screen
Pressing the “AUDIO” button displays the audio control screen from any screens
of the selected source.
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Switching on/off and interrupting
cruise control
Switching on
Press the button on the steering
wheel.
The indicator lights in the instrument cluster light
up and the mark in the speedometer is set to the
current speed.
Cruise control is active. The current speed is
maintained and stored as desired speed.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switche ...
Lights and bulbs
General information
Lights and bulbs
Lights and bulbs make an essential contribution
to vehicle safety.
Some items of equipment use light-emitting diodes
installed behind a cover as a light source.
These light-emitting diodes are related to conventional
lasers and are officially designated as
Clas ...
