BMW 3: Securing the vehicle against
rolling
General information
The vehicle manufacturer recommends to additionally
secure the vehicle against rolling away
when changing a wheel.
On a level surface
Place wheel chocks or other suitable objects in
front and behind the wheel that is diagonal to the
wheel to be changed.
On a slight downhill gradient
If you need to change a wheel on a slight downhill
grade, place chocks and other suitable objects,
for instance a rock, under the wheels of
both the front and rear axles against the rolling
direction.
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.
Overview
The adapter of the lug bolt lock is in the onboard
vehicle tool kit or in a storage compartment close
to the onboard vehicle tool kit.
- Lug bolt, arrow 1.
- Adapter, arrow 2.
Unscrewing
1. Attach the adapter to the lug bolt.
2. Unscrew the lug bolt.
3. Remove the adapter after unscrewing the lug
bolt.
Screwing on
1. Attach the adapter to the lug bolt. If necessary,
turn the adapter until it fits on the lug
bolt.
2. Screw on the lug bolt. The tightening torque
is 140 Nm.
3. Remove the adapter and stow it after screwing
on the lug bolt.
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.
- 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 outside the immediate
area in a safe place, such as behind a
guardrail.
- Depending on the vehicle equipment, get
wheel change tools and, if necessary, the
emergency wheel from the vehicle.
- If necessary, set up a warning triangle or portable
hazard warning light at an appropriate
distance.
- Secure the vehicle additionally against rolling.
- Loosen the lug bolts a half turn.
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The jacking points for the vehicle jack are located
at the indicated positions.
Jacking up the vehicle
Warning
Hands and fingers can be jammed when using
the vehicle jack. There is a risk of injury.
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/whe
Overview
Jump-starting, positive battery terminal
Oil filler neck
Coolant reservoir, auxiliary cooling
Coolant reservoir, engine
Jump-starting, negative battery terminal
Vehicle identification
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Concept
Blind spot collision warning detects vehicles in
the blind spot or vehicles approaching from behind
in the adjacent lane. A warning is issued in
various gradations in these situations.
General information
Two radar sensors in the rear bumper monitor
the area behind and next to the vehicle w
High beams, headlight flasher
Push the lever forward or pull it backward.
High beams on, arrow 1.
The high beams light up when the low beams
are switched on.
High beams off/headlight flasher, arrow 2.
Turn signal
On: press the lever past the resistance point.
Off: press the lever past the