Get Wheels and tires -> Changing wheels/tires Guide for BMW X6 4 Door Second Generation (2015-2019)

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Do not initialize the run-flat tires after mount‐

ing snow chains, as doing so may result in in‐

correct readings.

become damaged. There is a risk of injury and

risk of damage to property. Only use the vehi‐

cle jack to change an emergency wheel or a

spare tire in the event of a flat tire.◀

Do not reset the Tire Pressure Monitor TPM

after mounting snow chains, as doing so may

result in incorrect readings.

WARNING

On soft, uneven or slippery ground, for

example snow, ice, tiles, etc., the vehicle jack

can slip away. There is a risk of injury. If possi‐

ble, change the wheel on a flat, solid, and slip-

resistant surface.◀

When driving with snow chains, briefly activate

Dynamic Traction Control DTC, if needed.

Maximum speed with snow chains

Do not exceed a speed of 30 mph/50 km/h

when using snow chains.

WARNING

The vehicle 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 vehicle

jack.◀

Changing wheels/tires

General information

When using run-flat tires or a flat tire kit, a

wheel does not always need to be changed im‐

mediately when there is a loss of tire inflation

pressure due to a flat tire.

WARNING

If the vehicle jack is not inserted into the

jacking point provided for this purpose, the ve‐

hicle may be damaged or the vehicle 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 vehicle jack, ensure that it is

inserted in the jacking point next to the wheel

housing.◀

If needed, the tools for changing wheels are

available as accessories from a dealer’s service

center or another qualified service center or re‐

pair shop.

Safety information

WARNING

DANGER

A vehicle that is raised on a vehicle jack

may fall off of the jack if lateral forces are ex‐

erted on it. There is a risk of injury and risk of

damage to property. While the vehicle is

raised, do not exert lateral forces on the vehicle

or pull abruptly on the vehicle. Have a stuck

wheel removed by a dealer’s service center or

another qualified service center or repair

shop.◀

The vehicle jack is only provided for

short-term lifting of the vehicle for wheel

changes. Even if all safety measures are ob‐

served, there is a risk of the raised vehicle fall‐

ing, if the vehicle jack tilts over. There is a risk

of injuries or danger to life. If the vehicle is

raised, do not lie under the vehicle and do not

start the engine.◀

WARNING

The vehicle jack is provided by the vehi‐

cle manufacturer for changing wheels in the

event of a flat tire. The vehicle jack is not de‐

signed for frequent use, for instance for chang‐

ing from summer to winter tires. Using the ve‐

hicle jack frequently may cause it to jam or

Securing the vehicle against rolling

General information

The vehicle manufacturer recommends to ad‐

ditionally secure the vehicle against rolling

away when changing a wheel.

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On a level surface

▷

Lug bolt, arrow 1.

Adapter, arrow 2.

Place chocks or other suitable objects, for ex‐

ample a rock, in front of and behind the wheel

that is diagonally opposite to the wheel that

you wish to change.

Unscrewing

1. Attach the adapter to the lug bolt.

2. Unscrew the lug bolt.

On a slight downhill gradient

3. Remove the adapter after unscrewing the

lug bolt.

Screwing on

1. Attach the adapter to the lug bolt. If neces‐

sary, turn the adapter until it fits on the lug

bolt.

2. Screw on the lug bolt. The tightening tor‐

que is 140 Nm.

3. Remove the adapter and stow it after

screwing on the lug bolt.

If you need to change a wheel on a slight

downhill grade, place chocks and other suita‐

ble objects, for instance a rock, under the

wheels of both the front and rear axles against

the rolling direction.

Preparing the vehicle

▷

Park the vehicle on solid and non-slip

ground at a safe distance from traffic.

▷

Switch on the hazard warning system.

Set the parking brake.

Lug bolt lock

Concept

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 of the

vehicle and ensure that they remain out‐

side the immediate area in a safe place,

such as behind a guardrail.

Overview

The adapter of the lug bolt lock is in the on‐

board vehicle tool kit or in a storage compart‐

ment close to the onboard vehicle tool kit.

▷

Depending on the equipment version, get

tools and the emergency wheel from the

vehicle.

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▷

If necessary, set up a warning triangle or

portable hazard warning light at an appro‐

priate distance.

do not change this position while using the ve‐

hicle jack.◀

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

row 1, and grasp the vehicle jack crank

with your other hand, arrow 2.

Do not place wood blocks or similar items

under the vehicle jack; otherwise, it cannot

reach its carrying capacity because of the

restricted height.

▷

Secure the vehicle additionally against roll‐

ing.

Loosen the lug bolts a half turn.

Jacking points for the vehicle jack

2. Insert the vehicle jack into the rectangular

recess of the jacking point closest to the

wheel to be changed.

The jacking points for the vehicle jack are lo‐

cated at the indicated positions.

Jacking up the vehicle

WARNING

3. Extend the vehicle jack by turning the vehi‐

cle jack crank or lever clockwise.

Hands and fingers can be jammed when

using the vehicle jack. There is a risk of injury.

Comply with the described hand position and

4. Take your hand away from the vehicle jack

as soon as the vehicle jack is under load

and continue turning the vehicle jack crank

or lever with one hand.

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5. Make sure that the vehicle jack foot is ex‐

tended vertically.

4. Hand-tighten the remaining lug bolts and

tighten all lug bolts well in a crosswise pat‐

tern.

5. Turn the vehicle jack crank counterclock‐

wise to retract the vehicle jack and lower

the vehicle.

6. Remove the vehicle jack and stow it se‐

curely.

After the wheel change

1. Tighten the lug bolts crosswise. The tight‐

ening torque is 101 lb ft/140 Nm.

6. Make sure that the vehicle jack foot stands

vertically and perpendicularly beneath the

jacking point after extending the vehicle

jack.

2. Stow the nonworking wheel in the cargo

area, if necessary.

The nonworking wheel cannot be stored

under the cargo floor panel because of its

size.

3. Check tire inflation pressure at the next op‐

portunity and correct as needed.

4. Reinitialize the run-flat tires.

Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor TPM.

5. Check to make sure the lug bolts are tight

with a calibrated torque wrench.

7. Crank up the vehicle jack until the entire

surface of the jack is in contact with the

ground and the wheel in question is raised

a maximum of 1.2 inches/3 cm off the

ground.

6. Have the damaged tire replaced at the

nearest dealer’s service center or another

qualified service center or repair shop.

Emergency wheel

Mounting a wheel

Concept

Mount one emergency wheel only, as required.

In the event of a flat tire, the emergency wheel

can be used in place of the wheel with the de‐

fective tire. The emergency wheel is only in‐

tended for temporary use until the defective

tire/wheel has been replaced.

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.

Safety information

If non-original light-alloy wheels of the ve‐

hicle manufacturer are mounted, the ac‐

companying lug bolts may have to be used

as well.

WARNING

The emergency wheel has particular di‐

mensions. When driving with an emergency

wheel, changed driving properties may occur,

for instance reduced lane stability when brak‐

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ing, longer braking distance, and changed self-

steering properties in the limit area. There is a

risk of an accident. Drive moderately and do

not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.◀

Overview

The emergency wheel and the tools are lo‐

cated in the cargo area under the cargo floor

panel.

Emergency wheel

Vehicle jack

Vehicle jack crank

Lug bolt wrench

Removing the emergency wheel

1. Remove the tool holder.

2. Unscrew the wing nut, arrow 1.

3. Remove the washer, arrow 2 to the side.

4. Remove the emergency wheel.

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