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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 220.33/230
29/20029/200
33/230
41/280
35/240
33/230
32/220
41/280
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
30/210
36/250
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 220.30/210
30/21035/240
33/23036/250
32/220
41/280
33/230
30/210
38/260
33/230
39/270
38/260
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
29/200
41/280
33/230
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 Rear: 255/30 R 19 91 Y XL 38/260
More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page 220.35/240
30/210
35/240
36/250
32/220
35/240
38/260
41/280
36/250
32/220
33/230
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
35/240
39/27036/250
36/25032/220
32/220
32/22032/220
35/240
35/240with 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 220.41/280
36/250
32/220
36/250
38/260
33/230
35/240
39/270
38/260
33/230
35/240
35/240
38/260
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 196.
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 89.
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 85.<
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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
1 Expansion tank for coolant, refer to
3 Jump-starting connection, refer to
page 201
page 212
2 Washer fluid reservoir for headlamp clean-
4 Filler neck for engine oil, refer to Adding
ing system and window washer system, refer to page 60
engine oil
5 Reservoir for brake fluid, under the cover of
the microfilter
Engine oil The engine oil consumption is dependent on driving style and driving conditions.
Checking oil level Your car is equipped with an electronic oil-level monitor. For a precise measurement and display of the oil level, it is necessary that the engine be at operating temperature, e.g. after uninterrupted driving for at least approx. 6.5 miles/10 km. You can have the oil level displayed while you are driving, or while the vehicle is at a standstill on a level surface and the engine is running.
Display in the instrument cluster
1. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator
stalk up or down repeatedly until the appro- priate symbol is shown in the display, accompanied by the word "OIL".
2. Press button 2 in the turn indicator stalk.
The oil level is checked and the reading dis- played.
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Possible displays
3. Select "Service" and press the controller.
4.
If necessary, move the highlight marker to the uppermost field. Turn the controller until "Service requirements" is selected and press the controller.
1 Oil level OK 2 Oil level is being checked.
This can take about 3 minutes if the car is at a standstill on a level surface, or about 5 minutes while the car is on the move.
5.
3 Oil level down to minimum:
Add 1 US quart/1 liter of engine oil as soon as possible, refer also to Adding engine oil.
4 Oil level is too high.
Too much oil will harm the engine. Have the vehicle checked without
delay.<
5 The oil level sensor is defective.
Do not add engine oil. You can continue your journey. Note the newly calculated dis- tance remaining to the next oil service, refer to page 203. Have the system checked as soon as possible.
Display via iDrive iDrive concept, refer to page 16. 1. Press the
button.
This opens the start menu.
2. Press the controller to open the menu.
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If necessary, move the highlight marker to the second field from the top. Turn the con- troller until "Engine oil level" is selected and press the controller. The oil level is dis- played.
Possible messages > "Engine oil level O.K." > "No measured value available: Updating
engine oil level measurement..." The engine oil level is measured. This can take about 3 minutes if the car is at a stand- still on a level surface and the engine is run- ning, and about 5 minutes while the car is on the move.
> "Oil level at the minimum! Refill with 1 quart
engine oil." Add engine oil as soon as possible, but no more than 1 US quart/1 liter, refer also to Adding engine oil below. > "Engine oil level too high"
Too much oil will harm the engine. Have the vehicle checked without
delay.<
> "Please observe recalculated service inter-
val for engine oil" Do not add engine oil. You can continue your journey. Note the newly calculated dis- tance remaining to the next oil service, refer to page 74. Have the system checked as soon as possible.
Adding engine oil
Do not add the maximum amount of 1 US quart/ 1 liter of engine oil until a corresponding mes- sage is shown on the Control Display.
Add oil within the next 125 miles/200 km, otherwise the engine could be dam-
aged.<
Keep oils, greases, etc. out of the reach of children and comply with the warnings on the containers. Otherwise, health hazards may result.<
Oil change Have oil changed only at your BMW Center or at a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel.
Specified engine oils The quality of the engine oil selected has critical significance for the operation and service life of an engine. BMW continuously approves spe- cific oils after confirming their suitability for use in its vehicles with extensive testing. Only use approved BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil.
If BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil is not available, you can add small quantities of other synthetic oils in between oil changes. Only use oils with the API SH specification or higher.
Your BMW Center will be glad to answer any questions regarding BMW High Per- formance Synthetic Oil or approved synthetic oils.< You can also call BMW of North America at 1-800-831-1117 or visit the website www.bmwusa.com to obtain this information.
Viscosity ratings Viscosity is a measure of an oil's flow rating and is categorized in SAE classes. Selecting the appropriate SAE class depends on the regional climatic conditions in which you normally drive your BMW.
Approved oils belong to the 5W-40 and 5W-30 classes.<
These oils can be used for driving at all outside temperatures.
Coolant
Do not add coolant to the cooling system when the engine is hot. Escaping coolant
can cause burns.< Coolant is a mixture of water and an additive. Not all commercially available additives are suit- able for your BMW. Ask your BMW Center for suitable additives.
Only use suitable additives, otherwise engine damage may result. The additives
are hazardous to your health.<
Comply with the appropriate environ- mental protection regulations when dis-
posing of coolant additives.<
Checking coolant level 1. The engine must be at ambient tempera-
ture.
2. Turn the cap of the expansion tank a little
counterclockwise to allow any accumulated
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Brake pads
The warning lamps light up in red even though the handbrake has been released. A message appears on the Control Display. The brake pads have reached the safe limit for pad wear. Have brake pads replaced immediately.
Display of this malfunction on Cana- dian models.
For your own safety: use only brake pads that BMW has approved for the corre- sponding vehicle model. BMW is unable to assess the suitability of brake pads it has not approved and therefore cannot guarantee their safety.<
pressure to escape, then continue turning to open.
3. The coolant level is correct if it is between the maximum and minimum marks in the filler neck, refer also to the diagram next to the filler neck.
4.
If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up to the specified level; do not overfill.
5. Turn the cap until there is an audible click. 6. Have the reason for the coolant loss elimi-
nated as soon as possible.
Brake system
Malfunctions
Brake fluid
The warning lamps light up in red even though the handbrake has been released. A message appears on the Control Display. Stop immediately. The brake fluid in the reservoir has fallen to below the minimum level. At the same time, a considerably longer brake pedal travel may be noticeable. Have the system checked without delay.
Display of this malfunction on Cana- dian models.
If you continue to drive the car, you may have to depress the brake more and brak-
ing distances may be significantly longer. Please adapt your driving style accordingly.<
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Maintenance
BMW Maintenance System
> Legally mandated inspections depending
on local regulations
Service data in the remote control Your vehicle continuously stores service- requirement information in the remote control while you are driving. Your BMW Service Advi- sor can read out this data from the remote con- trol unit, and propose an optimized mainte- nance approach. Whenever you take your car in for servicing you should therefore hand your BMW Service Advisor the remote control unit that you last used.
Make sure that the date is always set cor- rectly, refer to page 78; otherwise the
effectiveness of Condition Based Service CBS is not assured.<
Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models and Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models Please consult your Service and Warranty Infor- mation Booklet for US models and Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models for additional information on service require- ments.
BMW recommends that you have service and repair operations performed at your
BMW Center. Take the time to ensure that these service pro- cedures are confirmed by entries in your vehi- cle's Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models and Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models. These entries verify that your vehicle has received the speci- fied regular maintenance.<
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The BMW Maintenance System supports the preservation of the traffic and operating safety of your BMW. The service schedule also includes operations related to the vehicle's comfort and convenience features, such as replacement of the filters for the inside air. The objective is to optimize efforts with respect to minimal vehicle maintenance costs. If and when you come to sell your BMW, a com- prehensive record of servicing will prove a sig- nificant benefit.
CBS Condition Based Service Sensors and special algorithms take the differ- ent driving conditions of your BMW into account. Condition Based Service uses this to determine the current and future service requirements. By letting you define a service and maintenance regimen that reflects your own individual requirements, the system builds the basis for trouble-free driving. On the Control Display, you can have the remaining times or distances for selected main- tenance tasks and any legally prescribed dates displayed, refer to page 74: > Engine oil > Brakes: separately for front and rear > Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter > Brake fluid > Spark plugs > Vehicle check
