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{{Please say the number}} Depending on equipment: {{123 456 7890. Continue?}} or {{123 456 7890. And next?}} {{Dialing number}}
Correcting phone number After the last spoken sequence of digits has been repeated by the system, you can delete this sequence of digits. {Correct number}. The digits are deleted.
The command {Correct number} can be repeated as often as you like.
Deleting input {Delete} is used to delete all the digits entered so far.
Voice phone book Operating by voice command requires a per- sonal voice phone book. > On vehicles with combined drives for audio
CDs and navigation DVDs, the entries are automatically adopted from your mobile phone's memory.
> On vehicles with a single drive, the entries must be entered by voice and are indepen- dent of your mobile phone's memory. In this case, it is not possible to use voice com- mand either to call phone numbers stored in the mobile phone or to store new numbers.
Adjusting volume You can adjust the volume for the instructions from the system:
Turn the button during an instruction to select the desired volume. This volume for the instructions is maintained, even if the other audio sources are set to mini- mum volume. The setting is stored for the remote control cur- rently in use.
Calling
Dialing phone numbers
1.
{Dial number}. The dialog for establishing a telephone connection is opened. 2. Say the phone number.
3.
For telephone calls abroad, say {Plus} and then the country code. {Dial}. The connection to the desired sub- scriber is established.
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Creating and editing voice phone book* Save entry: An entry always consists of a name and phone number.
1.
{Save name}. The dialog for storing a name is opened.
2. Speak name and repeat entry upon
request. The spoken length of the names in the phone book must not exceed approx. 2 seconds.
3. Say the phone number when prompted. 4. To store the phone number:
{Save}.
Delete entry: You can delete any entry from the voice phone book. 1.
{Delete name}. The dialog for deleting an entry is opened.
2. Say the name when prompted. 3. Confirm the prompt with {Yes}.
Delete all entries: {Delete phone book} deletes all entries in the phone book.
1.
{Delete phone book}. The dialog for deleting phone book is opened.
2. Confirm the prompt with {Yes}. 3. Confirm the repeated prompt with
{Yes}.
Have entries read aloud and select: You can have all the entries of your voice phone book read aloud in the order of input and select a certain entry to establish a connection:
1.
2.
{Read phone book}. The dialog for reading phone book is opened. {Dial number} when the desired entry is read aloud.
Selecting an entry The connection to the phone number of the selected entry is established.
1.
{Dial name}. The dialog for selecting an entry is opened.
2. Say the name when prompted. 3. Confirm the prompt with {Yes}.
Redialing The {Redial} command calls "Redial".
Notes
The commands in English were available as of this printing. Other languages are currently not available. To operate the mobile phone via the voice command system, refer to page 22.<
Important for voice commands For voice commands, keep the following in mind: > Issue the commands smoothly and at nor- mal volume, avoiding excessive emphasis and pauses.
> Keep the doors, windows and glass sunroof
closed to prevent interference from ambi- ent noise.
> Avoid making other noise in the vehicle
while speaking.
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Mounting/removing snap-in adapter 1. Press the area 1 around the button and
remove the cover.
Inserting mobile phone 1. Remove the protective cap from the mobile phone's antenna connector if necessary, so that the mobile phone can engage in the snap-in adapter.
2. Push the mobile phone with the keys facing
upward toward the electrical connections and press down until it engages.
2.
Insert the snap-in adapter at the front and press down until it engages.
To remove the snap-in adapter: Press the area 1 around the button.
The mobile phone's battery is charged from radio readiness or with the steering unlocked. To protect the vehicle's batteries, avoid using the phone when the ignition is
switched off.<
Removing mobile phone
Press button.
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TeleService , BMW Assist
TeleService TeleService supports you when communicat- ing with a BMW center. The built-in car phone can be used to transmit data regarding the ser- vice status of your vehicle or regarding legally mandated inspections directly to your BMW center. This is the same data that is also stored for CBS Condition Based Service in the remove control. Your BMW center can then contact you, and you can make an appointment that suits you while you are still on the road. Your advantage here is that your BMW center can prepare in advance for the required mainte- nance work. The TeleService functions are country-specific: the data regarding the service status of your vehicle or regarding legally man- dated inspections is transmitted on a country- specific basis either automatically before they fall due or during your calls to the BMW center. Your BMW center will be glad to provide more detailed information.
BMW Assist BMW Assist provides you with other services in addition to TeleService. For example, the posi- tion data of your vehicle can be transferred to the BMW Assist response center if an emer- gency call* has been initiated. Many functions of BMW Assist depend on the individually agreed contract. Data transmission, e.g. of the CBS Condition Based Service, dif- fers from country to country. The contract of participation with BMW Assist and the activation must be completed before you can use BMW Assist. When the contract expires, the car phone can be deactivated by a BMW center without having to visit a BMW center. Following deactivation of the car phone, no emergency calls can be made. The car phone can be reactivated after signing a new contract with a BMW center.
You can also use the services of BMW Assist via the Internet. The range of services is continually being expanded.
Requirements You can use TeleService or BMW Assist when the following requirements are met: > The installed car phone is logged on to a cellular telephone network. This network must be capable of transmitting the ser- vices.
> To transmit position data, the vehicle must be able to determine the current position. This can be displayed on the Control Dis- play.
> For TeleService or BMW Assist to be acti- vated and updated, the GPS signal must be available.
> For BMW Assist: you have applied to your BMW center or BMW Customer Support for BMW Assist.
Enabling TeleService or BMW Assist For you to be able to use the services of TeleService or BMW Assist, these must be enabled.
Requirements > Make sure that the vehicle can determine its
current position. Reception is best when you have an unobstructed view to the sky. > Leave radio readiness switched on while
connecting to the system.
Enabling iDrive, for explanation of principle, 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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Services offered The following special features apply for the ser- vices of TeleService and BMW Assist: > The services offered are country-specific. > Voice contact is established or data are
transferred, depending on the equipment and the country. In some countries, it is possible to do both.
> The data transferred can be the vehicle
data, your current position or the data of the CBS Condition Based Service.
Automatic service notification* The data on the service status of your vehicle or on legally mandated inspections is transmitted automatically directly to your BMW center prior to the due date. You can check when the BMW center was notified. iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to page 16. 1. Open the start menu. 2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Select "Service" and press the controller. 4. Select "Service requirements" and press
the controller.
3. Select "Communication settings" and
press the controller.
4. Select "BMW Service settings" and press
the controller.
5. Select "Service Status" and press the con-
troller.
6. Select "Enable services" and press the con-
troller. TeleService and, if applicable, BMW Assist are enabled; data exchange with the service center starts.
Enabling takes a few minutes. The status is dis- played on the Control Display. If you open another menu, the enable process continue to run in the background.
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5. Select "Service notification" and press the
5. Select "Roadside Assistance" and press
controller.
the controller.
Breakdown assistance You can call Roadside Assistance* of the BMW Group should you require help in the event of a breakdown. iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to page 16. 1. Press the
button.
This opens the start menu.
2. Move the controller forward to select
"Communication".
3. Select "BMW Assist" and press the control-
ler.
4. Select "BMW Service" and press the con-
troller.
If the current position can be determined, the current vehicle location is displayed. 6. Select "Start service" and press the con-
troller.
Contact to Roadside Assistance will be estab- lished.
Setting up contact to your BMW center or BMW Customer Relations You can contact your BMW center, e.g. to arrange a service appointment. For information related to your vehicle, call the BMW Customer Relations. This requires your mobile phone to be logged on in the vehicle. iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to page 16. 1. Press the
button.
This opens the start menu.
2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Select "Service" and press the controller. 4. Select "BMW Service" and press the con-
troller.
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5. Select desired BMW service:
6. Select "Options" and press the controller.
> "Service Request" > "Customer Relations"
6. Press the controller. 7. Select "Start service" and press the con-
troller.
Contact to the desired BMW service will be established.
Adapting TeleService or BMW Assist
Displaying and updating services If the offering from TeleService or BMW Assist changes, you will be notified. In this case you should update the services. 1. Open the start menu. 2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Select "Communication settings" and
press the controller.
4. Select "BMW Service settings" and press
the controller.
5. Select "Service Status" and press the con-
troller. The current services available from TeleService or BMW Assist are displayed.
7. Select "Update services" and press the
controller.
Blocking services* If you block the services, the connection to BMW Assist is deactivated. 1. Open the start menu. 2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Select "Communication settings" and
press the controller.
4. Select "BMW Service settings" and press
the controller.
5. Select "Service Status" and press the con-
troller.
6. Select "Options" and press the controller. 7. Select "Terminate services" and press the
controller.
The use of TeleService or BMW Assist is blocked, and the current vehicle position will not be transferred during an emergency call*. To deactivate the blocking function, enabling must be carried out again, refer to page 187. This does not affect the contractual agree- ments. Enable TeleService and, if applicable, BMW Assist once again to log on again.
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Displaying vehicle data When TeleService or BMW Assist is activated, the license plate and the vehicle identification number of your vehicle can be displayed. 1. Open the start menu. 2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Select "Communication settings" and
press the controller.
4. Select "BMW Service settings" and press
the controller.
5. Select "Profile" and press the controller.
To adjust the license plate number, please con- tact your BMW center.
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Mobility Mobility
This section helps you maintain your 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 no fuel can be filled into
the tank and a message is displayed.<
When handling fuel, always observe all applicable precautionary measures and regulations. Never transport reserve fuel con- tainers in the vehicle. These could become leaky and cause an explosion or a fire in an acci- dent.<
Fuel filler door
3. Pull the knob with the gas pump symbol.
Sports Wagon 1. Unhook the retaining strap*, refer to
page 119.
2. Open the right-hand side panel in the cargo
area.
3. Pull the knob with the gas pump symbol.
To open and close: press the rear edge of the fuel filler door.
Manual release If an electrical malfunction should occur, you can unlock the fuel filler door manually.
Sedan 1.
In the luggage compartment, raise the floor mat and the cover located beneath it.
2. Open the snap fasteners of the right side
panel and take off the side panel.
Observe the following when refueling
When handling fuels always observe any safety guidelines posted at the service
station.<
Place the fuel filler cap in the bracket attached to the fuel filler door.
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When refueling, insert the filler nozzle com- pletely into the filler pipe. Avoid raising the filler nozzle during refueling, as otherwise this leads to > premature pump shutoff > a reduced efficiency of the fuel-vapor
recovery system.
The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks off the first time.
Fuel tank capacity Approx. 18.5 gallons/70 liters, including the reserve capacity of approx. 2.1 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 filler cap
Closing Fit the cap and turn it clockwise until you clearly hear a click.
Do not jam the strap attached to the fuel filler cap between the fuel filler cap and
the vehicle. A message* is displayed if the cap is loose or missing.<
Fuel specifications
Do not use leaded gasoline, otherwise permanent damage to the catalytic con-
verter will result.<
Required fuel
Super Premium Gasoline/AKI 91
This gasoline is highly recommended. However, you may also use gasoline with less AKI. The minimum AKI Rating is 87. If you use gasoline with this minimum AKI Rat- ing, the engine may produce knocking sounds when starting at high outside temperatures. This has no affect on the engine life.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 such as gasoline that is advertised as Top Tier Detergent Gasoline. Failure to comply with these recommendations may also result in unscheduled maintenance.<
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Wheels and tires
Tire inflation pressure
Information for your safety The condition of the tires and the maintenance of the specified tire pressure are crucial not only to the tire's service life, but also to driving com- fort and most importantly, driving safety.
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 increases.
Check the tire inflation pressure regularly and correct it as needed, even on the
compact tire*: at least twice a month and before starting long trips. Otherwise driving instability or tire damage, and therefore accidents, can result from incorrect tire inflation pressures. Do not drive with depressurized, i.e. flat tires, except 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 a loss of control over the vehicle.<
After correcting the tire inflation pressure, reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor, refer to
page 90, or reset the Tire Pressure Monitor, refer to page 92.<
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 and tire brands respectively
approved and recommended by BMW; a list of these is available from your BMW center.<
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For correct identification of the right tire infla- tion pressure for your tires, observe the follow- ing: > Tire sizes of your vehicle > Load conditions > Maximum allowable driving speed
Tire inflation pressures for speeds up to 100 mph/160 km/h For normal driving up to 100 mph/160 km/h, adjust pressures to the respective tire inflation pressures listed on the following pages in the column Traveling speeds up to max. 100 mph/ 160 km/h to achieve optimum driving comfort. These pressure specifications can be found on the door post when you open the driver's door.
The permissible top speed for these tire inflation pressures is 100 mph/160 km/h. Do not exceed this speed, otherwise tire dam- age and accidents may result.<
Tire inflation pressures for speeds above 100 mph/160 km/h
In order to drive at maximum speeds in excess of 100 mph/160 km/h, please
observe, and, if necessary, adjust tire pressures for speeds exceeding 100 mph/160 km/h from the relevant table on the following pages. Oth- erwise tire damage and accidents could occur.< Observe all national and local maximum speed limits, otherwise violations of the law could occur.
525i/530i
Tire size Compact wheel*: T 135/80 R 17 102 M
All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi/ kilopascal with cold tires. Cold = ambient temperature
Pressure specifications in psi/kPa
61/420
Traveling speeds
up to max. of
100 mph/160 km/h
Traveling speeds
including those exceeding
100 mph/160 km/h
29/200
29/200
33/230
33/230
245/45 R 17 95 W 225/55 R 16 95 H M+S 245/45 R 17 99 V M+S XL 225/50 R 17 94 V M+S 225/50 R 17 94 W 245/40 R 18 93 W 225/50 R 17 94 H M+S Front: 245/40 R 18 93 W Rear: 275/35 R 18 95 W Front: 245/35 R 19 93 Y XL Rear: 275/30 R 19 96 Y XL More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page 229.
36/250
33/230
38/260
35/240
33/230
33/230
29/200
29/200
30/210
29/200
29/200
29/200
35/240
42/290
36/250
44/300
36/250
42/290
35/240
42/290
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525xi/530xi
Tire size Compact wheel*: T 135/80 R 17 102 M
All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi/ kilopascal with cold tires. Cold = ambient temperature
Pressure specifications in psi/kPa
61/420
Traveling speeds
up to max. of
100 mph/160 km/h
Traveling speeds
including those exceeding
100 mph/160 km/h
29/200
33/230
35/240
29/200
245/45 R 17 95 W 245/45 R 17 99 V M+S XL 225/50 R 17 94 V M+S 225/50 R 17 94 W 225/50 R 17 94 H M+S 245/40 R 18 93 W Front: 245/40 R 18 93 W Rear: 275/35 R 18 95 W More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page 229.
38/260
30/210
30/210
36/250
30/210
35/240
36/250
33/230
30/210
30/210
36/250
30/210
35/240
42/290
38/260
45/310
38/260
45/310
38/260
42/290
530xi Sports Wagon
Tire size Compact wheel*: T 135/80 R 17 102 M
All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi/ kilopascal with cold tires. Cold = ambient temperature
Pressure specifications in psi/kPa
61/420
Traveling speeds
up to max. of
100 mph/160 km/h
Traveling speeds
including those exceeding
100 mph/160 km/h
225/50 R 17 94 W M+S 225/50 R 17 94 W 245/45 R 17 95 W 225/50 R 17 94 H M+S 245/45 R 17 99 V M+S XL 245/40 R 18 93 Y More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page 229.
39/270
32/220
30/210
38/260
39/270
32/220
36/250
29/200
38/260
45/310
35/240
42/290
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550i
Tire size Compact wheel*: T 135/80 R 17 102 M
All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi/ kilopascal with cold tires. Cold = ambient temperature
Pressure specifications in psi/kPa
61/420
Traveling speeds
up to max. of
100 mph/160 km/h
Traveling speeds
including those exceeding
100 mph/160 km/h
29/200
32/220
29/200
30/210
38/260
38/260
35/240
35/240
245/40 R 18 93 Y 245/45 R 17 95 W 245/45 R 17 99 V M+S XL 225/50 R 17 94 V M+S 225/50 R 17 94 W 225/50 R 17 94 H M+S Front: 245/40 R 18 93 Y Rear: 275/35 R 18 95 Y Front: 245/35 R 19 93 Y XL Rear: 275/30 R 19 96 Y XL More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page 229.
36/250
35/240
39/270
39/270
32/220
38/260
29/200
30/210
35/240
33/230
29/200
33/230
33/230
41/280
36/250
44/300
38/260
45/310
33/230
38/260
38/260
44/300
Tire identification marks Knowledge of the labeling on the side of the tire makes it easier to identify and choose the right tires.
225/50 R 17 94 W
Tire size e.g. Nominal width in mm Aspect ratio in Ξ Belted construction – radial Rim diameter in inches Carrying capacity ID-code (not in ZR tires) Speed code letter (in ZR tires before the R)
Speed letter Q= up to 100 mph/160 km/h T = up to 118 mph/190 km/h H = up to 131 mph/210 km/h V = up to 150 mph/240 km/h W = up to 167 mph/270 km/h Y = up to 186 mph/300 km/h
Tire Identification Number Tires with DOT codes meet the guidelines of the U.S. Department of Transportation. DOT code:
DOT xxxx xxx 0806
e.g. Manufacturer code for tire make Tire size and tire design Tire age
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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 201.
M+S Winter and all-season tires. These have better winter properties than sum- mer tires.
XL Indicates specially reinforced tires.
Tire age The manufacturing date of tires is contained in the tire coding: DOT... 0806 indicates that the tire was manufactured in week 8 of 2006. BMW recommends that you replace all tires after 6 years at most, even if some tires may last for 10 years.
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.
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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 0.12 in/ 3 mm, although, for example, European legisla- tion only specifies a minimum tread depth of 0.063 in/1.6 mm. At tread depths below 0.12 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 0.16 in/4 mm, they become perceptibly less suitable for winter conditions. For the sake of safety, new tires should be installed.
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.<
Run-flat tires*
Wear indicators at the tread-groove base, refer to arrow, are distributed over the tire's circum- ference and are marked on the side of the tire with TWI – Tread Wear Indicator. If the tire tread has been driven down to the wear indicators, a tread depth of 0.063 in/1.6 mm has been reached.
Wheel/tire damage Please note that low-profile tires cause wheels, tires and suspension parts to be more suscep- tible to road hazards 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. These kinds of problems may also be signaled by other changes in vehicle response, such as a strong tendency to pull to the left or right.
You will recognize run-flat tires by the circular symbol containing the letters RSC on the side of the tire. Run-flat tires consist of partially self-contained tires and special rims. The sidewall reinforce- ment ensures that the tire retains some residual safety in the event of pressure drop and driving remains possible to a restricted degree. To continue driving with a damaged tire: > With Flat Tire Monitor, refer to Indication of
a flat tire page 90
> With Tire Pressure Monitor, refer to Mes-
sage with low tire inflation pressure page 92
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.<
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Retreaded tires
Recommended tire brands
BMW does not recommend that you use retreaded tires, as driving safety may be impaired. The causes for this include the possi- bly different tire casing structures and the often wide variations in their age, which can result in a limited service life.<
The right 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 than the approved units – these differences could lead to body contact, and with it the risk of severe acci- dents. If non-approved wheels and tires are used, BMW cannot evaluate their suitability, and therefore cannot be held liable for driving safety.< You can inquire about the right wheel/tire com- bination at your BMW center. The correct wheel/tire combination also affects various systems whose function would other- wise be impaired, e.g. ABS, DSC or xDrive. To maintain good handling and vehicle response, use only tires of a single tread config- uration from a single manufacturer. Following tire damage, have the original wheel and tire combination remounted on the vehicle as soon as possible.
Wheels with electronics for TPM Tire Pressure Monitor When mounting new tires or converting from summer to winter tires or vice versa, only use wheels with TPM electronics, as otherwise the Tire Pressure Monitor cannot detect a flat tire, refer to page 91. Your BMW center will be happy to advise you on this subject.
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Certain tire makes are recommended by BMW depending on the tire size. You can recognize these from the clearly visible BMW marking on the tire sidewall. When used properly, these tires comply with the most demanding standards for safety and vehicle response.
Run-flat tires When mounting new tires, or changing from summer to winter tires or vice versa, use run-flat tires for your own safety. In addition, no spare tire is available in case of a flat tire. Your BMW center will be glad to advise you.
For safety reasons, BMW recommends that you do not have damaged run-flat
tires repaired; they should be replaced.<
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 observe the maximum permissi- ble speed for the winter tires, otherwise tire damage may occur, which can result in acci- dents.<
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 side wall of the tire.
Snow chains* BMW only tests certain fine-link snow chains, classifies them as road-safe and recommends them. Consult your BMW center for more infor- mation. Use is only permissible in pairs on the rear wheels. Observe the manufacturer's instructions when mounting snow chains. Do not exceed a speed of 30 mph/50 km/h with the chains mounted. After mounting snow chains, do not ini- tialize the Flat Tire Monitor, otherwise
incorrect displays can occur. When driving with snow chains, it may be prac- tical to briefly activate DTC, refer to page 87.<
