BMW 3: 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. Pull the luggage compartment floor up.
2. Slacken the luggage strap at the clasp, arrow 1, but do not release completely.
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3. Remove the tool holder from the emergency wheel.
4. Remove the emergency wheel from the storage well, arrow 2.
Inserting the emergency wheel
1. Pull the luggage compartment floor up.
2. Place the emergency wheel in the storage well.
3. Tie the ratchet strap. Make sure that it is correctly and firmly seated.
4. Push the cargo floor panel downward.
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Vehicle identification
Fuel recommendation
General information
Depending on the region, many gas stations sell
fuel that has been customized to winter or
summer conditions. Fuel that is available in winter,
for instance helps make a cold start
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BMW Drive Recorder
General information
The system stores brief video recordings of the
surrounding area of the vehicle, e.g., to document
traffic events.
Additionally, the following parameters are stored
for the trip:
Date.
Time.
Vehicle speed.
GPS coordinates.
General information
There are various ways for stor
Telephone functions
General information
Mobile phones can be connected to the vehicle
via Bluetooth, see Owner's Manual for the vehicle.
At high temperatures, the charge function of the
mobile phone can be limited where appropriate
and functions are no longer executed.
Do not operate a mobile phone that is connected
