Get Wheels and tires -> Changing wheels/tires Guide for BMW I5 4 Door First Generation (2023-2025)

Wheels and tires

MOBILITY

have been initialized. In this case, initialize

the system.

over. There is a risk of injury or danger to life.

When the vehicle is raised with the jack, do

not lie under the vehicle and do not switch on

the drive-ready state.

If tire damage cannot be identified, contact

an authorized service center or another

qualified service center or repair shop.

2. Repair the flat tire, e.g., with a flat tire kit or

by changing the wheel.

Warning

Placing supports, e.g., wooden blocks or sim-

ilar, under the jack may reduce its ability to

bear weight because of the limited height.

The load-carrying capacity of the wooden

blocks may be exceeded and the vehicle may

tip over. There is a risk of injury or danger to

life. Do not place supports under the jack.

System limits

The system may be delayed or malfunction in

the following situations:

▷

A natural, even tire pressure loss in all

four tires will not be recognized. Therefore,

check the tire inflation pressure regularly.

▷

Sudden and serious tire damage caused

by external circumstances cannot be recog-

nized in advance.

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 designed for frequent use, e.g.,

changing from summer to winter tires. Using

the jack frequently may cause it to become

jammed or damaged. There is a risk of injury

and risk of damage to property. Only use the

jack to change an emergency or spare wheel

in the event of a breakdown.

▷

The system has not been initialized.

When driving on a snowy or slippery road.

Sporty driving style: slip on traction wheels,

high lateral acceleration (drifting).

▷

When driving with snow chains.

Changing wheels/tires

General information

When a flat tire kit is used, an immediate wheel

change when there is a tire pressure loss in the

event of a breakdown is not always necessary.

Warning

The jack may slip on soft, uneven, or slippery

ground, e.g., snow, ice, tiles, etc. There is a

risk of injury. If possible, change the wheel on

a flat, solid, slip-resistant surface.

If necessary, a suitable wheel change tool, e.g.,

a jack, is available as an accessory from an

authorized service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop.

Warning

Safety information

The jack is optimized for lifting the vehicle

and for the jacking points on the vehicle only.

There is a risk of injury. Do not lift any other

vehicle or cargo using the jack.

Warning

The jack is only provided for short-term lifting

of the vehicle for wheel changes. Even if all

safety precautions are observed, there is a

risk of the raised vehicle falling if the jack tips

353

Online Edition for Part no. 01405B37D97 - II/24

Wheels and tires

MOBILITY

Warning

Securing the vehicle against rolling

away

When the jack is not inserted into the jacking

point provided for this purpose, the vehicle

may be damaged or the jack may slip when

it is being cranked up. There is a risk of injury

or risk of damage to property. When cranking

up the jack, ensure that it is inserted in the

jacking point next to the wheel well.

General information

The vehicle manufacturer recommends to ad-

ditionally secure the vehicle against rolling

away when changing a wheel.

On a level surface

Warning

A vehicle that is raised on a jack may fall

off of the jack if lateral forces are exerted on

it. There is a risk of injury and risk of dam-

age to property. While the vehicle is raised,

do not exert lateral effort on the vehicle or

pull abruptly on the vehicle. Have a stuck

wheel removed by an authorized service cen-

ter or another qualified service center or re-

pair shop.

Place chocks or other suitable objects in front

and behind the wheel that is diagonal to the

wheel being changed.

On a slight downhill gradient

Warning

Incorrect handling of the jack can damage the

vehicle's underbody and expose high-voltage

components. There is a risk of injury or risk

of damage to property. When cranking up the

jack, ensure that it is inserted in the jacking

point next to the wheel well. Make sure not to

damage any of the underbody parts.

If it is necessary to change a wheel on a slight

downhill gradient, place chocks and other suit-

able objects, e.g., rocks, under the wheels of

the front and rear axles, against the direction

that the vehicle will move.

NOTICE

Using an impact wrench to loosen or tighten

the wheel lock bolt can damage the wheel

lock bolt. There is a risk of damage to prop-

erty. Only use a lug wrench to loosen and

tighten the wheel lock bolt.

354

Online Edition for Part no. 01405B37D97 - II/24

Wheels and tires

MOBILITY

▷

Set the parking brake.

Lug bolt lock

Turn the steering wheel until the front

wheels are in the straight-ahead position

and engage the steering wheel lock.

Principle

The wheel lug bolts have a special coding. The

lug bolts can only be released with the adapter

which matches the coding.

▷

Engage a gear or move the selector lever to

position P.

As soon as permitted by the traffic flow,

have all vehicle occupants get out and

make sure that they remain outside the

hazardous area such as behind a guardrail.

Overview

The lug bolt lock adapter is located on the in-

side of the trunk lid.

▷

If necessary, set up the hazard triangle or

hazard warning lights at an appropriate

distance.

Depending on vehicle equipment, remove

the wheel change set and, if necessary, the

emergency wheel from the vehicle.

▷

Secure the vehicle additionally against roll-

ing away.

Loosen the lug bolts a half turn.

▷

Lug lock bolt, arrow 1.

Adapter, arrow 2.

Jacking points

Unscrewing

1. Attach the adapter to the lug lock bolt.

2. Unscrew the lug lock bolt.

3. Remove the adapter after unscrewing the

lug bolt.

Screwing on

1. Attach the adapter to the lug lock bolt. Turn

the adapter until it fits onto the wheel lock

bolt.

The jacking points are located at the indicated

positions.

2. Screw on the lug lock bolt. The tightening

torque is 101 lbs ft/140 Nm.

Jacking up the vehicle

3. Remove the adapter and stow it after

screwing on the lug bolt.

Warning

Hands and fingers can be jammed when us-

ing the jack. There is a risk of injury. Comply

with the described hand position and do not

change this position while using the jack.

Safety precautions

▷

Park the vehicle on solid and non-slip

ground at a safe distance from road traffic.

▷

Turn on the hazard warning system.

355

Online Edition for Part no. 01405B37D97 - II/24

Wheels and tires

MOBILITY

5. Make sure that the car jack foot extends

vertically and is at a right angle beneath the

jacking point.

1. Hold the vehicle jack with one hand, ar-

row 1, and grasp the jack crank handle or

lever with your other hand, arrow 2.

6. Crank the vehicle up until the entire jack

surface is on the ground and the cor-

responding wheel is lifted max. 1.2 in-

ches/3 cm above the ground.

2. Insert the jack into the rectangular recess of

the jacking point closest to the wheel to be

changed.

Mounting a wheel

Mount one emergency wheel only, as required.

1. Unscrew the lug bolts.

2. Remove the wheel.

3. Put the new wheel or emergency wheel on

and screw in at least two lug bolts in a

crosswise pattern until hand-tight.

3. Extend the jack by turning the jack crank

handle or lever clockwise.

When non-original light-alloy wheels of the

vehicle manufacturer are mounted, the ac-

companying lug bolts may have to be used

as well.

4. Hand-tighten the remaining lug bolts and

tighten all lug bolts well in a crosswise pat-

tern.

5. Turn the jack crank handle counterclock-

wise to retract the jack and lower the vehi-

cle.

6. Remove the jack and stow it securely.

4. Take your hand away from the jack as soon

as the jack is under load and continue turn-

ing the jack crank handle or lever with one

hand.

After the wheel change

1. Tighten the lug bolts crosswise. The tight-

ening torque is 101 lbs ft/140 Nm.

2. Stow the faulty wheel in the cargo area, if

necessary.

356

Online Edition for Part no. 01405B37D97 - II/24

Wheels and tires

MOBILITY

3. Check tire inflation pressure at the next op-

portunity and correct as needed.

Overview

The emergency wheel and wheel change set

are located in a bag in the cargo area.

4. Re-initialize the flat tire monitor or reset the

Tire Pressure Monitor.

5. Check to make sure the lug bolts are tight

with a calibrated torque wrench.

Removing the emergency wheel

1. Loosen the strap at the buckles.

6. Drive to the nearest authorized service cen-

ter or another qualified service center or

repair shop, then have the damaged tire

replaced.

2. Detach the tensioning belts’ snap hooks

from the lashing eyes.

3. Remove the bag containing the emergency

spare wheel and wheel change set from the

cargo area.

Emergency wheel

4. Open the bag, then remove the spare

wheel and wheel change set.

Principle

Inserting the emergency wheel

1. Stow the emergency spare wheel and

wheel change set in the bag.

In the event of a flat tire, the emergency wheel

can be used in place of the wheel with the

faulty tire. The emergency wheel is only in-

tended for temporary use until the faulty tire/

wheel has been replaced.

2. Place the bag in the cargo area.

3. Attach the snap hooks of the tensioning

straps at the lashing eyes.

General information

Mount one emergency wheel only.

4. Fasten the tensioning straps. Make sure

that it is correctly and firmly seated.

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 oc-

cur, for instance reduced directional stabil-

ity when braking, longer braking distance,

and changed self-steering properties in the

limit range. There is a risk of accident. Drive

moderately and do not exceed a speed of

50 mph/80 km/h.

357

Online Edition for Part no. 01405B37D97 - II/24

Wheels and tires -> Changing wheels/tires for Your BMW I5 4 Door First Generation (2023-2025)

Related Topics

Wheels and tires

Popular Owner Manuals

Latest Owner Manuals