Get Wheels and tires -> Repairing a flat tire Guide for BMW X6 4 Door Second Generation (2015-2019)

Mobility

Wheels and tires

Follow the instructions for continued driving

with a flat tire.

side the immediate area in a safe place,

such as behind a guardrail.

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If necessary, set up a warning triangle at an

appropriate distance.

Safety information

WARNING

Your vehicle handles differently with a

run-flat with no or low inflation pressure; for in‐

stance, your lane stability when braking is re‐

duced, braking distances are longer and the

self-steering properties will change. There is a

risk of an accident.

Mobility System

Concept

With the Mobility System, minor tire damage

can be sealed temporarily to enable continued

travel. To accomplish this, sealant is pumped

into the tires, which seals the damage from the

inside.

Drive moderately and do not exceed a speed of

50 mph/80 km/h.◀

Label

General information

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Follow the instructions on using the Mobi‐

lity System found on the compressor and

sealant container.

Use of the Mobility System may be ineffec‐

tive if the tire puncture measures approx.

1/8 inches/4 mm or more.

Contact a dealer’s service center or an‐

other qualified service center or repair

shop if the tire cannot be made drivable.

The tires are marked on the tire sidewall with

RSC Run-flat System Component.

If possible, do not remove foreign bodies

that have penetrated the tire. Only remove

foreign objects if they are visibly protruding

from the tire.

Repairing a flat tire

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Pull the speed limit sticker off the sealant

container and apply it to the steering

wheel.

Safety measures

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Park the vehicle as far away as possible

from passing traffic and on solid ground.

The use of a sealant can damage the TPM

wheel electronics. In this case, have the

TPM wheel electronics replaced at the

next opportunity.

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Switch on the hazard warning system.

Secure the vehicle against rolling away by

setting the parking brake.

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The compressor can be used to check the

tire inflation pressure.

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Turn the steering wheel until the front

wheels are in the straight-ahead position

and engage the steering wheel lock.

Storage

The Mobility System is located under the

cargo floor panel.

Have all vehicle occupants get out of the

vehicle and ensure that they remain out‐

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Mobility

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Turn the steering wheel until the front

wheels are in the straight-ahead position

and engage the steering wheel lock.

Sealant container

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.

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If necessary, set up a warning triangle at an

appropriate distance.

Filling the tire with sealant

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Sealant container, arrow 1.

Filling hose, arrow 2.

Safety information

Observe use-by date on the sealant container.

DANGER

If the exhaust pipe is blocked or ventila‐

tion is insufficient, harmful exhaust gases can

enter into the vehicle. The exhaust gases con‐

tain pollutants which are colorless and odor‐

less. In enclosed areas, exhaust gases can also

accumulate outside of the vehicle. There is

danger to life. Keep the exhaust pipe free and

ensure sufficient ventilation.◀

Compressor

NOTE

The compressor can overheat during ex‐

tended operation. There is a risk of property

damage. Do not run the compressor for more

than 10 min.◀

Holder for sealant container

Compressor

Connector/cable for socket

Connection hose

Filling

On/off switch

1. Shake the sealant container.

Inflation pressure dial

Reduce inflation pressure

Safety measures

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Park the vehicle as far away as possible

from passing traffic and on solid ground.

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Switch on the hazard warning system.

Secure the vehicle against rolling away by

setting the parking brake.

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2. Pull the connection hose fully out of the

compressor housing. Do not kink the hose.

container onto the tire valve of the non‐

working wheel.

3. Screw the connection hose onto the con‐

nector of the sealant container.

6. With the compressor switched off, insert

the plug into the power socket inside the

vehicle.

4. Insert the sealant container on the com‐

pressor housing in an upright position.

7. With the ignition switched on or the engine

running, switch on the compressor.

5. Remove the valve cap from the tire valve

and screw the filling hose of the sealant

Let the compressor run for max. 10 minutes to

fill the tire with sealant and achieve a tire infla‐

tion pressure of approx. 2.5 bar.

While the tire is being filled with sealant, the

tire inflation pressure may sporadically reach

approx. 5 bar. Do not switch off the compres‐

sor at this point.

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Mobility

If a tire inflation pressure of 2 bar is not

reached:

Correcting the tire inflation pressure

1. Stop at a suitable location.

1. Switch off the compressor.

2. Screw the connection hose of the com‐

pressor directly onto the tire valve stem.

2. Pull the connector out of the power socket

inside the vehicle.

3. Insert the connector into the power socket

inside the vehicle.

3. Unscrew the filling hose from the tire valve.

4. Correct the tire inflation pressure to

2.5 bar.

4. Drive 33 ft/10 m forward and back to dis‐

tribute the sealant in the tire.

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Increase tire inflation pressure: with the

ignition switched on or the engine run‐

ning, switch on the compressor.

5. Inflate the tire again using the compressor.

If a tire inflation pressure of 2 bar cannot be

reached, contact your dealer’s service cen‐

ter or another qualified service center or

repair shop.

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Reduce tire inflation pressure: press

the button on the compressor.

Continuing the trip

Stowing the Mobility System

Do not exceed the maximum permissible

speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.

1. Unscrew the filling hose of the sealant con‐

tainer from the tire valve.

Reinitialize the run-flat tires.

2. Pull the compressor connector out of the

socket inside the vehicle.

Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor TPM.

3. Unscrew the connection hose of the com‐

pressor from the sealant container.

Replace the nonworking tire and the sealant

container of the Mobility System at the next

opportunity.

4. Connect the filling hose of the sealant con‐

tainer previously connected to the tire

valve with the available connector on the

sealant container.

Snow chains

This prevents leftover sealant escaping

from the sealant container.

Fine-link snow chains

The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends

use of fine-link snow chains. Certain types of

fine-link snow chains have been tested by the

manufacturer of the vehicle and recommended

as road-safe and suitable.

5. Wrap and store the sealant container in

suitable material to avoid dirtying the cargo

area.

6. Stow the Mobility System back in the

cargo area.

Information regarding suitable snow chains is

available from a dealer’s service center or an‐

other qualified service center or repair shop.

Distributing the sealant

Immediately drive approx. 5 miles/10 km to en‐

sure that the sealant is evenly distributed in the

tire.

Use

Use only in pairs on the rear wheels, equipped

with the tires of the following size:

Do not exceed the permissible maximum

speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.

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255/50 R 19.

If possible, do not drive at speeds less than

12 mph/20 km/h.

Follow the snow chain manufacturer's instruc‐

tions.

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