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You can increase the engine's braking effect by shifting down, all the way to first gear if neces- sary. This strategy helps you avoid placing excessive loads on the brake system. Down- shifting in manual mode of the automatic trans- mission, refer to page 48.
Never drive with the clutch held down, with the transmission in idle or with the
engine switched off; otherwise, engine braking action will not be present or there will be no power assistance to the brakes or steering. Never allow floor mats, carpets or any other objects to protrude into the area around the pedals, otherwise pedal function could be impaired.<
Corrosion on brake rotors When the vehicle is driven only occasionally, during extended periods when the vehicle is not used at all, and in operating conditions where brake applications are less frequent, there is an increased tendency for corrosion to form on rotors, while contaminants accumulate on the brake pads. This occurs because the minimum pressure which must be exerted by the pads during brake applications to clean the rotors is not reached. Should corrosion form on the brake rotors, the brakes will tend to respond with a pulsating effect that even extended application will fail to cure.
When the vehicle is parked Condensation forms while the automatic cli- mate control is in operation, and then exits under the vehicle. Traces of condensed water under the vehicle are therefore normal.
Before driving into a car wash For general information about taking care of your BMW, refer to the Caring for your vehicle brochure.
With convenient access and automatic transmission Insert the remote control into the ignition switch.
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The engine can be switched off when the selec- tor lever is in position N. Refer also to page 27.
Cargo loading
To avoid loading the tires beyond their approved carrying capacity, never over- load the vehicle. Overloading can lead to over- heating and increases the rate at which damage develops inside the tires. The ultimate result can assume the form of a sudden blow-out.<
Determining loading limit
1. Locate the following statement on your
vehicle's placard*:
The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed
XXX kg or YYY lbs. Otherwise, overloading can result in damage to the vehicle and unstable driving conditions.<
2. Determine the combined weight of the
driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kilograms or YYY pounds.
4. The resulting figure equals the available
amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the YYY amount equals 1,400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lbs. passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs.: 1,400 lbs. minus 750 lbs. = 650 lbs.
5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available
Securing cargo
6.
cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, part of the load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult the manual for transporting a trailer to determine how this may reduce the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
Load
The permissible load is the total of the weight of occupants and cargo/luggage. The greater the weight of the occupants, the less cargo/lug- gage can be transported.
Stowing cargo
> Position heavy objects as low and as far for- ward as possible, ideally directly behind the respective seat backs.
> Cover sharp edges and corners. > For very heavy cargo when the rear seat is not occupied, secure each safety belt in the opposite buckle.
> Smaller and relatively light items can be retained with tensioning straps or draw straps*.
> Heavy-duty cargo straps* for securing
larger and heavier objects are available at your BMW Center. Four lashing eyes are provided for attaching the cargo straps. Two are located on the inside rear wall of the luggage compartment 1, and two others are on the side walls of the luggage com- partment 2. Comply with the information provided with the cargo straps.
Always position and secure the cargo as described above, so that it cannot endan- ger the car's occupants, for example if sudden braking or swerves are necessary. Never exceed either the approved gross vehicle weight or either of the approved axle loads, refer to page 150, as excessive loads can pose a safety hazard, and may also place you in viola- tion of traffic safety laws. Heavy or hard objects should not be carried loose inside the car, since they could be thrown around, for example as a result of heavy braking, sudden swerves, etc., and endanger the occu- pants.<
Roof-mounted luggage rack* A special rack system is available as an option for your BMW. Comply with the precautions included with the installation instructions.
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Mounting points
Open the covers.
Loading roof-mounted luggage rack Because roof racks raise the vehicle's center of gravity when loaded, they have a major effect on vehicle handling and steering response. You should therefore always remember not to exceed the approved roof load capacity, the approved gross vehicle weight or the axle loads when loading the rack. You can find the specified weights on page 150. The roof load must be uniformly distributed and should not be too large in area. Heavy items should always be placed at the bottom. Be sure that adequate clearance is maintained for rais- ing the glass sunroof, and that objects do not project into the opening path of the luggage compartment lid. Secure roof-mounted cargo correctly and securely to prevent it from shifting or falling off during the trip. Drive smoothly. Avoid sudden acceleration and braking maneuvers. Take corners gently.
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Mobility Mobility
This section helps you maintain your car's mobility by supplying important information on vital topics including fuels and lubricants, wheels and tires, service, maintenance and breakdown assistance.
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Refueling
Always switch off the engine before refu- eling, otherwise, fuel cannot be added to
the tank and a message will be displayed.< Take all precautionary measures and observe all applicable regulations when handling fuel. Do not carry any spare fuel con- tainers in your vehicle. They can develop a leak and cause an explosion or cause a fire in the event of an accident.<
Gas cap
Opening
1. Open fuel filler door. To do so, lightly press
the rear edge.
1. Remove the cover from the right-hand side
panel of the luggage compartment.
2. Pull the knob with the fuel pump symbol.
The fuel filler door is released.
Observe the following when refueling
When handling fuels always observe any safety guidelines posted at the service
station.< When refueling, insert the filler nozzle com- pletely into the filler pipe. Lifting the filler nozzle during refueling leads to > premature pump shutoff > a reduced efficiency of the fuel-vapor
recovery system.
2. Turn the gas cap counterclockwise. 3. Place the gas cap in the bracket attached to
The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks off the first time.
the fuel filler door.
Closing Fit the cap and turn it clockwise until you clearly hear a click.
Do not jam the strap attached to the gas cap between the gas cap and the vehicle.
A message will be displayed if the gas cap is loose or missing.<
Manually releasing the fuel filler door In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can release the fuel filler door manually:
Fuel tank capacity Approx. 16.1 US gallons/61 liters, including the reserve capacity of 2.1 US gallons/8 liters.
Refuel as soon as possible once your cruising range falls below 30 miles/
50 km, otherwise engine functions are not ensured and damage can occur.<
Fuel specifications
Do not fill the tank with leaded fuel, as this would cause permanent damage to the
catalytic converter.<
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Required fuel
Premium Unleaded Gasoline The minimum octane rating is 91. If you use gasoline with this minimum octane rating, the engine may produce knocking sounds when starting at high outside tempera- tures. This has no affect on the engine life. Minimum octane rating corresponds to the Anti Knock Index AKI and is determined according to the so-called (R+M)/2 method.
Do not fill the tank with leaded fuel, as this would cause permanent damage to the
catalytic converter.<
Use high-quality brands Field experience has indicated significant dif- ferences in fuel quality: volatility, composition, additives, etc., among gasolines offered for sale in the United States and Canada. Fuels contain- ing up to and including 10% ethanol or other oxygenates with up to 2.8% oxygen by weight, that is, 15% MTBE or 3% methanol plus an equivalent amount of co-solvent, will not void the applicable warranties with respect to defects in materials or workmanship.
The use of poor-quality fuels may result in drivability, starting and stalling problems especially under certain environmental condi- tions such as high ambient temperature and high altitude. Should you encounter drivability problems which you suspect could be related to the fuel you are using, we recommend that you respond by switching to a recognized high-quality brand. Failure to comply with these recommendations may also result in unscheduled maintenance.<
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Wheels and tires
Tire inflation pressures
Information for your safety It is not merely the tires' service life, but also driving comfort and, to a great extent, driving safety that depend on the condition of the tires and the maintenance of the specified tire pres- sure.
Check the tire inflation pressure regularly and correct it, if necessary: at least twice a month and before starting long trips. If you fail to observe this precaution you may be driving on tires with incorrect tire pressures, a condi- tion that can not only compromise your vehi- cle's driving stability, but also lead to tire dam- age and the risk of an accident. Do not drive with deflated, i.e. flat tires, except when using Run-Flat Tires. A flat tire will seriously impair your vehicle's handling and braking response. Attempts to drive on a flat tire can lead to loss of control over the vehicle.<
Checking pressure Only check tire inflation pressure when the tires are cold. This means after a maximum of 1.25 miles/2 km driving or when the vehicle has been parked for at least 2 hours. When tires are warm, the tire inflation pressure is higher.
After correcting tire inflation pressures, always reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor,
refer to page 72.<
Inflation pressure specifications The tables below provide all the correct inflation pressures for the specified tire sizes at ambient temperature.
The inflation pressures apply to the tire sizes approved and tire brands recom- mended by BMW; a list of these is available from your BMW Center.< For correct identification of the right tire infla- tion pressures, observe the following: > Tire sizes for your vehicle
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> Load conditions > Maximum allowable driving speed
Tire inflation pressures for driving up to 100 mph or 160 km/h For normal driving up to 100 mph or 160 km/h and to achieve optimum driving comfort, adjust pressures to the respective tire inflation pres- sures listed on the following pages in the col- umns for traveling speeds up to a maximum of 100 mph or 160 km/h. These tire inflation pressures can also be found on the driver's-side door post when the driver's door is open.
The maximum permissible speed for these tire pressures is 100 mph or
160 km/h. Do not exceed this speed, otherwise tire damage and accidents could occur.<
Tire inflation pressures for driving above 100 mph or 160 km/h
In order to drive at maximum speeds in excess of 100 mph or 160 km/h, adjust pressures to the respective tire inflation pres- sures listed on the following pages in the col- umns for traveling speeds including those exceeding 100 mph or 160 km/h. Otherwise tire damage and accidents could occur.< Observe all national and local maximum speed limits, otherwise violations of the laws could occur.
Tire inflation pressures for the 323i, for Canada only
Tire size
Pressure specifications in psi/kPa
Traveling speeds
up to a max. of
100 mph / 160 km/h
Traveling speeds
including those exceeding
100 mph / 160 km/h
All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi/kilopascal with cold tires. Cold = ambient temperature
without Sports package 225/50 R 16 92 V 225/50 R 16 92 H M+S 205/55 R 16 91 H M+S 225/45 R 17 91 H M+S 225/45 R 17 94 V M+S XL Front: 225/35 R 19 88 Y XL Rear: 255/30 R 19 91 Y XL
29/200
33/230
29/200
33/230
30/210
38/260
29/200
35/24035/240
29/200
30/21035/240
32/220
35/24039/270
39/270
33/230
39/270
29/200
with Sports package 225/50 R 16 92 V 225/50 R 16 92 H M+S 205/55 R 16 91 H M+S 225/45 R 17 91 H M+S 225/45 R 17 94 V M+S XL Front: 225/35 R 19 88 Y XL 36/250
Rear: 255/30 R 19 91 Y_XL More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page 150.29/200
35/24030/210
33/23029/200
35/240
35/240
38/260
39/270
33/230
35/240
42/290
36/250
38/26045/310
42/290
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Tire inflation pressures for the 325i
Tire size
Pressure specifications in psi/kPa
Traveling speeds
up to a max. of
100 mph / 160 km/h
Traveling speeds
including those exceeding
100 mph / 160 km/h
All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi/kilopascal with cold tires. Cold = ambient temperature
without Sports package 225/50 R 16 92 H M+S 205/55 R 16 91 H M+S 225/45 R 17 91 H M+S 225/45 R 17 94 V M+S XL Front: 225/45 R 17 91 V Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 V Front: 225/35 R 19 88 Y XL Rear: 255/30 R 19 91 Y XL
33/230
41/280
29/200
29/200
33/230
41/280
32/220
32/220
32/220
35/240
35/240
32/220
35/240
41/280
35/240
41/280
41/280
33/230
with Sports package 225/50 R 16 92 H M+S 225/45 R 17 91 H M+S 205/55 R 16 91 H M+S 225/45 R 17 94 V M+S XL Front: 225/45 R 17 91 V Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 V Front: 225/35 R 19 88 Y XL Rear: 255/30 R 19 91 Y XL 36/250
More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page 150.33/230
29/20029/200
33/230
35/240
41/280
32/220
41/280
33/230
35/240
42/290
38/260
35/24045/310
39/270
38/260
42/290
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Tire inflation pressures for the 325xi
Tire size
Pressure specifications in psi/kPa
Traveling speeds
up to a max. of
100 mph / 160 km/h
Traveling speeds
including those exceeding
100 mph / 160 km/h
All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi/kilopascal with cold tires. Cold = ambient temperature
without Sports package: 205/55 R 16 91 H M+S 225/45 R 17 91 H M+S 225/50 R 16 92 H M+S 225/45 R 17 94 V M+S XL Front: 225/45 R 17 91 V Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 V Front: 225/35 R 19 88 Y XL Rear: 255/30 R 19 91 Y XL
30/210
36/250
30/210
33/230
35/240
41/280
30/210
30/210
35/240
32/220
32/220
35/240
39/270
35/240
39/270
41/280
35/240
41/280
36/250
30/210
with Sports package: 205/55 R 16 91 H M+S 225/50 R 16 92 H M+S 225/45 R 17 91 H M+S 225/45 R 17 94 V M+S XL Front: 225/45 R 17 91 V Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 V Front: 225/35 R 19 88 Y XL Rear: 255/30 R 19 91 Y XL 38/260
More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page 150.30/210
30/21035/240
33/23033/230
38/260
39/270
30/210
33/230
36/250
38/260
32/220
41/280
35/240
41/280
39/270
38/26045/310
39/270
42/290
44/300
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Tire inflation pressures for the 330i
Tire size
Pressure specifications in psi/kPa
Traveling speeds
up to a max. of
100 mph / 160 km/h
Traveling speeds
including those exceeding
100 mph / 160 km/h
All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi/kilopascal with cold tires. Cold = ambient temperature
without Sports package: 225/45 R 17 91 H M+S 225/45 R 17 94 V M+S XL Front: 225/45 R 17 91 V Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 V Front: 225/40 R 18 88 W Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 W Front: 225/40 R 18 88 Y Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 Y Front: 225/35 R 19 88 Y XL Rear: 255/30 R 19 91 Y XL
33/230
41/280
29/200
29/200
33/230
41/280
33/230
32/220
32/220
36/250
32/220
32/220
36/250
36/250
36/250
36/250
41/280
29/200
30/210
32/220
36/250
32/220
36/250
41/280
36/250
41/280
41/280
33/230
29/200
32/220
with Sports package: 225/45 R 17 91 H M+S 225/45 R 17 94 V M+S XL Front: 225/45 R 17 91 V Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 V Front: 225/40 R 18 88 W Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 W Front: 225/40 R 18 88 Y Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 Y Front: 225/35 R 19 88 Y XL 38/260
Rear: 255/30 R 19 91 Y XL More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page 150.30/210
35/240
32/220
35/240
36/250
32/220
36/250
41/280
33/230
35/240
38/260
38/260
45/310
38/260
41/280
38/260
45/310
33/230
39/270
38/260
45/310
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Tire inflation pressures for the 330xi
Tire size
Pressure specifications in psi/kPa
Traveling speeds
up to a max. of
100 mph / 160 km/h
Traveling speeds
including those exceeding
100 mph / 160 km/h
All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi/kilopascal with cold tires. Cold = ambient temperature
without Sports package: 225/45 R 17 91 H M+S 225/45 R 17 94 V M+S XL Front: 225/45 R 17 91 V Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 V Front: 225/40 R 18 88 W Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 W Front: 225/40 R 18 88 Y Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 Y Front: 225/35 R 19 88 Y XL Rear: 255/30 R 19 91 Y XL
32/220
36/250
32/220
35/240
35/240
41/280
32/220
32/220
35/240
32/220
32/220
36/250
35/240
33/230
36/250
36/250
33/230
39/270
35/240
32/220
35/240
36/250
32/220
36/250
39/270
35/240
39/270
41/280
35/240
41/280
36/250
36/25035/240
39/27032/220
35/240
35/24032/220
32/220
32/220with Sports package: 225/45 R 17 91 H M+S 225/45 R 17 94 V M+S XL Front: 225/45 R 17 91 V Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 V Front: 225/40 R 18 88 W Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 W Front: 225/40 R 18 88 Y Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 Y Front: 225/35 R 19 88 Y XL Rear: 255/30 R 19 91 Y XL 38/260
More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page 150.35/240
38/260
33/230
38/260
35/240
33/230
35/240
38/260
39/270
32/220
36/250
36/250
41/280
35/240
39/270
39/27041/280
45/31041/280
42/290
44/300
36/250
39/270
42/290
44/300
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Tire identification marks Knowledge of the labeling on the side of the tire makes it easier to identify and choose the right tires.
225/45 R 17 91 V
Tire size e.g. Nominal width in mm Aspect ratio in Ξ Radial belt construction Rim diameter in inches Load rating, not on ZR tires Speed code letter, in front of the R on ZR tires
Speed code letter Q = up to 100 mph or 160 km/h T = up to 118 mph or 190 km/h H = up to 131 mph or 210 km/h V = up to 150 mph or 240 km/h W = up to 167 mph or 270 km/h Y = up to 186 mph or 300 km/h
Tire Identification Number Tires with DOT codes meet the guidelines of the US Department of Transport. DOT code:
DOT xxxx xxx 0705
e.g. Manufacturer's code for tire make Tire size and tire design Tire age
Tire age The manufacturing date of tires is contained in the tire coding: DOT … 0705 means that the tire was manufactured in week 7 of 2005. BMW recommends that you replace all tires after 6 years at most, even if some tires may last for 10 years.
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Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: Tread wear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
DOT Quality Grades Tread wear Traction AA A B C Temperature A B C
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal Safety Requirements in addition
to these grades.<
Tread wear The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified gov- ernment test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1γ) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, how- ever, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteris- tics and climate.
Traction The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test sur- faces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include acceleration, cor- nering, hydroplaning, or peak traction charac- teristics.<
Temperature The temperature grades are A, the highest, B, and C, representing the tire's resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehi- cle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.
The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly
inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either sep- arately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.<
RSC – Run-Flat Tires You will recognize Run-Flat Tires by a circular symbol containing the letters RSC on the side of the tire, refer to page 116.
M+S Winter and all-season tires. These have better winter properties than sum- mer tires.
XL Designation for specially reinforced tires.
Tire condition Inspect your tires frequently for tread wear, signs of damage and for foreign objects lodged in the tread. Check the tread depth.
Minimum tread depth The tread depth should not drop below 1/8 in/ 3 mm, although, for example, European legisla- tion only specifies a minimum tread depth of
1/16 in/1.6 mm. At tread depths below 1/8 in/ 3 mm there is an increased risk of high-speed hydroplaning, even when only small amounts of water are present on the road surface. When winter tires wear down past a tread depth of 1/6 in/4 mm, they become perceptibly less suitable for winter conditions. In the interest of safety, new tires should be installed.
Wear indicators in the base of the tread groove are distributed around the tire's circumference; the letters TWI, for Tread Wear Indicator, on the tire's sidewalls identify tires that incorporate these wear indicators. Once the tire tread has worn down to the wear indicators, the tire has worn to a depth of 1/16 in/1.6 mm.
Wheel/tire damage Please note that low-profile tires cause wheels, tires and suspension parts to be more suscep- tible to road hazard and consequential dam- ages. Unusual vibrations encountered during normal vehicle operation can indicate tire failure or some other vehicle defect. This can, for exam- ple, be caused by driving over curbs. The same applies to any other abnormal road behavior, such as pulling severely to the right or left.
In these cases, reduce speed immedi- ately and have wheels and tires thor-
oughly checked. To do so, drive carefully to the nearest BMW Center or tire shop that works according to BMW repair procedures with cor- respondingly trained personnel. If necessary, have the vehicle towed there. Tire damage can be extremely dangerous for vehicle occupants and other road users.<
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Tire age For various reasons, such as the development of brittleness, BMW recommends tire replace- ment after no more than 6 years, regardless of the actual wear of the tires. The manufacturing date of tires is contained in the tire coding: DOT ... 0705 means that the tire was manufac- tured in week 07 of 2005.
Run-Flat Tires
The symbol identifying Run-Flat Tires is a circle with the letters RSC on the sidewall. Run-Flat Tires comprise a conditionally self- supporting tire and a special rim. The reinforce- ment in the sidewalls ensures that the tire can continue to be used subject to certain restric- tions, even if depressurized. For information on continuing to drive with a flat tire, refer to Indication of a flat tire, page 72.
New wheels and tires
Have new wheels and tires installed only by your BMW Center or tire shop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel. If this work is not carried out properly, there is a dan- ger of subsequent damage and related safety hazards. Make sure that the new wheels are bal- anced.<
Retreaded tires
BMW recommends that you do not use retreaded tires, since driving safety may
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be impaired. The causes for this include poten- tially different tire casing structures and often wide variations in tire age, which can result in a limited service life.<
Correct wheels and tires
BMW recommends that you use only wheel and tire combinations that BMW
has tested and approved for your particular vehicle. Variations in factors such as manufac- turing tolerances mean that even wheels and tires with identical official size ratings could actually have different dimensions, which could lead to body contact and thus to severe acci- dents. If non-approved wheels and tires are used, BMW cannot evaluate their suitability, and therefore cannot guarantee their driving safety.< You can inquire about the right wheel/tire com- bination at your BMW Center. The correct combination of wheels and tires is also necessary to ensure reliable operation of various vehicle systems such as ABS and DSC. To maintain good handling and vehicle response, use only tires of a single brand and tread configuration. After a tire has been dam- aged, mount the previous wheel and tire combi- nation again as soon as possible.
Recommended tire brands
Certain makes of tire are recommended by BMW for each tire size. They are marked with a clearly visible BMW designation on the sidewall of the tire. When properly used, these tires meet the high- est standards in terms of safety and handling characteristics.
Run-Flat Tires When mounting new tires or changing over from summer to winter tires and vice versa, mount Run-Flat Tires for your own safety. In the event of a flat, moreover, no spare wheel is available. Your BMW Center will be glad to advise you.
For safety reasons, BMW recommends that damaged Run-Flat Tires be replaced
rather than repaired.<
Special characteristics of winter tires BMW recommends winter tires for use in cold winter driving conditions. Although all-season M+S tires provide better winter traction than summer tires, they generally fail to provide the same levels of cold-weather performance as winter tires.
Pay attention to speed
Always comply with the speed limit for the winter tires mounted on your car; failure to do so could result in tire damage and acci- dents.< If the car is capable of speeds higher than that permitted for the winter tires, a label stating the maximum permitted speed for the mounted tires must be displayed in your field of view. Specialist tire dealers and your BMW Center can supply these labels.
Storage Always store wheels and tires in a cool, dry place with as little exposure to light as possible. Always protect tires against all contact with oil, grease and fuels. Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pressure indicated on the sidewall of the tire.
Snow chains* Only certain fine-link snow chains have been tested by BMW, classified as safe for use and recommended. Consult your BMW Center for more information. Attach snow chains in pairs and only to the rear wheels. Observe the manu-
facturer's instructions when mounting snow chains. Do not exceed a speed of 30 mph or 50 km/h. You are not permitted to mount snow chains to tires of the following sizes: > 255/40 R 17
> 255/35 R 18
> 255/30 R 19Do not initialize the Flat Tire Monitor if snow chains are mounted, otherwise the
instrument might issue an incorrect reading. When driving with snow chains, you may find it helpful to activate DTC temporarily, refer to page 68.<
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Under the hood
Do not work on the car unless you pos- sess the necessary technical knowledge.
If you are unfamiliar with the statutory guide- lines, have any work on the vehicle performed only by a BMW Center or by a workshop that work according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel. If this work is not carried out properly, there is a danger of subsequent damage and related safety haz- ards.<
Closing
Close the hood from a height of approx. 16 in/ 40 cm with momentum. It must be clearly heard to engage.
Make sure that the closing path of the hood is clear, otherwise injuries may
result. If you see any signs while driving your vehicle that the hood is not completely closed, stop at once and close it securely.<
Hood
Releasing
Pull the lever.
Opening
In order to avoid damage, make sure that the wiper arms are against the windshield
before you open the hood.< Press the release handle and open the hood.
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Important parts of the engine compartment
