Minordefects 47
Lower the car by turning the jack handle.
TÌ€hten the wheel studs finally in a cross-
rise pattern across the center of the
vrrìeel. Have the tightening torque check-
ed as soon as possible. Additional checks
aie necessary after a further 1000 km
app. 600 miles) and every 15000 km
i 0000 miles) during a BMW lnspection.
3ffer up the hub cap and press on with
]e flat of the hand.
iave the flat tire repaired and the wheel
ebalanced as soon as possible.
Tre repairs should be carried out exclu-
sjvely by a BMW Service Station or a
specialist repair shop, since otherwise
-_Tie full extent of any damage may not be
-3Cogrlized.
Warnihg: when new tires are fitted, the
tubes shou[d also be renewed as a safety
precautjon.
The toolkit is housed beneath the
luggage compartment [id, and can be
opened by unscrewing the wingnut.
Starter motor does hot operate when
ignition key is turned to po§ition 3:
Check by switching on headlights, then
operati ng starter again.
1. lf the headlights go out quite slowly
the battery is insufficiently charged
or defective. Fìecharge or renew the
battery. The car can be push-started,
tow-started or, if necessary, the engine
can be started using jump leads con-
nected to a second 12-volt battery (in
another vehicle). See description
under "Starting wjth a flat battery".
Owìng to the design of the automatic
transmission, cars so equipped
cannot be push-started or towed for
starting, and must be towed away for
repair (see page 50). Towlng eyes are
located on the left and right hand sides
of the front axle beam.
To tow-start a manual transmission
car, declutch, select third gear, and
switch on ignition. When the car is
moving forward smoothly, engage the
clutch.
2. lf the headlights go out immediately,
check the cable terminals.on the
battery and starter motor for tight-
ness, and take up any slack.
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