2007 BMW 3 SEDAN tire pressure

Mobility
213Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
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.
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.
Snow chains must be mounted in pairs and on
the rear wheels only. Observe the manufac-
turer's instructions when mounting snow
chains. Do not exceed a speed of 30 mph or
50 km/h.
Do 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
page88.<
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246
Everything from A - Z
Index
"..." Identifies Control Display
texts used to select
individual functions and
refers you to the page where
these texts can be found.
A
ABS Antilock Brake
System87
ACC, refer to Active cruise
control66
Accident, refer to Initiating an
Emergency Request
call229
Activated-charcoal filter for
automatic climate
control105
"Activation time"105
Active cruise control66
– indicator lamps68
– malfunction69
– selecting distance67
– sensor69
Active steering94
– warning lamp94
Adaptive Head Light99
"Add digits" on the mobile
phone183
Additives
– coolant217
"Address book" in
navigation139
Address for navigation
– deleting140
– entering131,134,139
– selecting139
– storing139
– storing current position139
"Add to destination
list"134,136Adjusting temperature inside
the car, refer to Automatic
climate control102
Adjusting the thigh support45
Adjusting the tone during
audio operation, refer to
Tone control157
Adjustment in audio mode
– front-to-rear157
– right/left balance157
Airbags95
– indicator/warning lamp96
– sitting safely44
Air conditioning mode
– automatic climate
control102
– ventilation104
Air distribution
– automatic103
– individual102
Air flow rate103
Airing, refer to Ventilation104
Air pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure202
Air recirculation, refer to
Recirculated-air mode
103
"Air recirculation on / off"52
Air supply
– automatic climate
control102
– ventilation104
Air vents101
AKI, refer to Fuel
specifications201
Alarm system35
– avoiding unintentional
alarms36
– interior motion sensor36
– switching off an alarm36
– tilt alarm sensor36
"All channels" for satellite
radio164All-season tires, refer to
Winter tires213
"All stations", displaying with
the radio160
All-wheel drive, refer to
xDrive88
"AM", waveband156,160
Ambient air, refer to
Recirculated-air mode103
Antenna for mobile phone176
Antifreeze
– coolant217
– washer fluid63
Anti-theft alarm system, refer
to Alarm system35
Anti-theft system29
Approved axle loads, refer to
Weights239
Approved gross vehicle
weight, refer to Weights239
Armrest, refer to Center
armrest110
Arrival time, refer to
Computer74
Arrival time, refer to Starting
destination guidance143
"Arrow display" in
navigation144
Arrow view for navigation144
Ashtray
– front112
– rear112
Assistance systems, refer to
Driving stability control
systems87
Assistance window20
– refer to iDrive20
AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control103
"Audio"159
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252 Entering the intersection133
"Entertainment"156
Entry lamps, refer to Interior
lamps100
Environmentally friendly
driving, refer to Energy
Control73
"Equalizer", refer to Tone
control158
Equalizer, refer to Tone
control158
Error messages, refer to
Check Control82
"ESN"164
ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control87
Event data recorders220
Exhaust system, refer to Hot
exhaust system122
Expanding the cargo bay115
Exterior mirrors50
– adjusting50
– automatic dimming
feature51
– automatic heating50
– folding in and out50
External audio
device111,173
Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing
away231
– for tying down loads125
F
Fader, tone control157
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control82
Failure of an electrical
consumer227
False alarm
– avoiding unintentional
alarm36
– switching off an alarm36
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts49Fastest route for
navigation141
Fast forward
– CD changer170
– CD player170
"Fast route" in navigation141
Filter
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic
climate control105
Fine wood, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
First aid pouch229
Fixture for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock57
Flashlight, refer to
Rechargeable flashlight110
Flash when locking/
unlocking30
Flat
– Run-Flat Tires212
– Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM91
Flat tire
– Tire Pressure Monitor91
Flat Tire Monitor FTM90
– indicating a flat tire91
– indicator/warning lamp91
– initializing the system90
– malfunction91
– snow chains90,213
– system limits90
Flat tires, refer to Tire
condition211
Floor mats, carpets, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Fluid reservoir, refer to
Washer fluid reservoir64
"FM", waveband156,160
FM, waveband160
Fog lamps99
– indicator lamp13,99
Folding in the mirrors, before
driving into a car wash50
Folding rear seat backrest115
Folding up the floor panel117
Footbrake, refer to Braking
safely123Footwell lamps, refer to
Interior lamps100
For your own safety5
Four-wheel drive, refer to
xDrive88
Front airbags95
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor90
Fuel201
– average consumption74
– display73
– high-quality brands201
– quality201
– specifications201
– tank contents, refer to
Capacities241
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel
gauge73
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge73
Fuel-efficient driving, refer to
Energy Control73
Fuel filler door200
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction200
Fuses227
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control107
Gasoline, refer to Required
fuel201
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge73
Gasoline engine, checking oil
level215
Gear indicator
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic59
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic60
– manual transmission59
Gearshifts
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic60
– manual transmission59
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Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
General driving notes122
Glass sunroof, electric39
– closing after electrical
malfunction40
– convenient operation30,31
– initializing40
– opening, closing40
– operation with convenient
access37
– pinch protection system40
– power failure40
– raising39
– remote control30
Glove compartment110
– rechargeable flashlight110
GPS navigation, refer to
Navigation system130
Grills101
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights239
H
Halogen lamps
– replacing bulbs222
Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake59
Hand lamp, refer to
Rechargeable flashlight110
Hands-free system14
Hazard warning flashers14
HDC Hill Descent Control88
Head airbags95
Headlamp control,
automatic97
Headlamp cover222
Headlamp flasher61
– indicator lamp11,13
Headlamps
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– replacing bulbs222
Head restraints46
– front, removing47
– rear, removing47
– sitting safely44Heated
– mirrors50
– rear window104
– seats48
Heating
– mirrors50
– rear window104
– residual heat104
– seats48
Heating and ventilation, refer
to Climate101
Heating while at a standstill,
refer to Using residual
heat104
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing
cargo125
Height, refer to
Dimensions237
Height adjustment
– seats45
– steering wheel51
High beams99
– headlamp flasher99
– indicator lamp13
– replacing bulbs222
High water, refer to Driving
through water123
Highways, refer to Route
criteria141
Hill Descent Control HDC88
Hills123
Holders for cups111
Home address140
"Home address" in
navigation141
Homepage BMW4
Hood214
Hooks for shopping bags116
Horn10,11
Hotel function34
Hot exhaust system122
"Hour memo"81
"House number" in
destination entry134
Hydraulic brake assist, refer to
Dynamic Brake Control
DBC87
Hydroplaning123
I
Ice warning, refer to Outside
temperature
warning72
ID3 tag, refer to Information
about the track168
Identification marks
– Run-Flat Tires212
– tire coding210
iDrive16
– adjusting brightness85
– assistance window20
– automatic climate
control102
– changing language85
– changing units of measure
and display format77
– confirming selection or
entry19
– controls16
– displays, menus17
– menu guidance17
– operating principle16
– overview16
– selecting a menu item19
– setting the date and time80
– start menu17
– status information20
– switching menu pages19
– symbols18
iDrive operating principle16
Ignition57
– switched off57
– switched on57
Ignition key, refer to Remote
control with integrated
key28
Ignition key position 1, refer to
Radio readiness57
Ignition key position 2, refer to
Ignition on57
Ignition lock57
i menu18
Indicator and warning
lamps13
– Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM93
Individual air distribution102
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254 Individually programmable
buttons on steering
wheel51
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure202
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor TPM91
Information
– on another location137
– on country137
– on current position137
– on destination location137
Information menu, refer to
i menu18
"Information on
destination"138
"Info sources"78
Initializing
– active steering94
– after power failure227
– compass, refer to
Calibrating109
– Flat Tire Monitor FTM90
– glass sunroof40
– panorama glass roof42
"Input map"136
Installation location
– CD changer170
– drive for navigation DVD and
audio CD130
– telephone110
Instructions for navigation
system, refer to Voice
instructions146
Instrument cluster12
Instrument lighting100
Instrument panel, refer to
Cockpit10
Integrated key28
Integrated universal remote
control107
Interesting destination for
navigation137
"Interim time"85
Interior lamps100
– remote control30
Interior motion sensor36Interior rearview mirror51
– automatic dimming
feature51
– compass108
Interlock, refer to Disengaging
the remote control59
Intermittent mode of the
wipers62
J
Jacking points227
Joystick, refer to iDrive16
Jumpering, refer to Jump
starting230
Jump starting230
K
Key, refer to Integrated key/
remote control28
Keyless go, refer to
Convenient access36
Keyless opening and closing,
refer to Convenient
access36
Key Memory, refer to Personal
Profile28
Kick-down60
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic60
Knock control201
L
Lamps
– automatic headlamp
control97
– parking lamps/low beams97
Lamps and bulbs, replacing
bulbs222
"Language / Units"77
"Language / Units" in
navigation146
"Languages" in
navigation146
"Languages"on the control
display85Lap-and-shoulder belt, refer
to Safety belts49
Lashing eyes, refer to
Securing cargo125
Last destinations, refer to
Destination list138
"Last seat pos."49
LATCH child-restraint fixing
system55
LED Light-emitting
diodes222
Length, refer to
Dimensions237
License plate lamp, replacing
bulbs226
Light-emitting diodes
LED222
Lighter112
– connecting electrical
appliances112
"Lighting"62,98
Lighting
– instruments100
– lamps and bulbs222
– vehicle, refer to Lamps97
Light-metal alloy wheels, care,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Light switch97
"Limit"84
Limit, refer to Speed limit84
Load securing equipment,
refer to Securing cargo125
Lock buttons, doors, refer to
Locking32
Locking
– adjusting confirmation
signal30
– from inside32
– from outside30
– without remote control, refer
to Convenient access36
Locking and unlocking doors
– confirmation signals30
– from inside32
– from outside29
Low beams97
– automatic97
– replacing bulbs222
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Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support46
Luggage compartment lid32
– convenient access37
– emergency operation, refer
to Opening manually33
– emergency release34
– locking or unlocking
separately34
– opening from inside33
– opening from outside33
– opening manually33
– remote control30
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack126
Lumbar support46
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires213
Maintenance, refer to Service
Booklet
Maintenance system219
Malfunction
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic61
– luggage compartment lid/
tailgate33
– tires91
Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control82
Manual mode, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic60
"Manual" on the radio161
Manual operation
– door lock31
– driver's door31
– fuel filler door200
– glass sunroof40
– luggage compartment lid/
tailgate33
– panorama glass roof42
– transmission lock, automatic
transmission61
Manual transmission59Map
– changing scale145
– destination entry136
"Map direction of travel"145
"Map facing north"145
Master key, refer to Remote
control with integrated
key28
Maximum cooling103
Maximum speed
– with winter tires213
Measurements, refer to
Dimensions237
Memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory48
MENU button16
Menus
– Control Display17
Menus, refer to iDrive16
Microfilter
– BMW Maintenance
System219
– for automatic climate
control105
Microfilter/activated-charcoal
filter
– BMW Maintenance
System219
Microphone
– telephone14
– voice input14
Mirror dimming feature51
Mirrors50
– automatic curb monitor50
– exterior mirrors50
– heating50
– interior rearview mirror51
– memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory48
"Missed calls"182
Missed calls183Mobile phone
– accepted calls183
– adjusting volume180
– calling181
– ending call182
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest110
– missed calls183
– operation via iDrive181
– redialing183
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
– Top 8183
– touch tone dialing184
Mobile phone, installation
location, refer to Center
armrest110
Mobile phone, refer to the
separate Owner's Manual
Mobile phone in the
vehicle122
Mobile phones, use inside the
car, refer to Mobile phone in
the vehicle122
Modifications, technical, refer
to For your own safety5
Monitor, refer to iDrive
controls16
Monitoring system for tire
pressures, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor90
"Monitor on / off"52
Most recent mobile phone
numbers183
MP3, refer to Compressed
audio files166
Multifunctional steering
wheel, refer to Buttons on
the steering wheel11
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher61
– refer to Wiper system62
Multimedia screen, refer to
iDrive16
Music tracks, refer to
Tracks167
"Mute on / off"52
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Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
"Parked car ventilation"105
Parked car ventilation105
Parked car ventilation/heating
– activating switch-on
times106
– preselecting switch-on
times105
– switching on and off
directly105
Parking
– vehicle58
Parking aid, refer to PDC Park
Distance Control86
Parking brake59
– indicator lamp59
Parking lamps97
Parking lamps/low beams97
– replacing bulbs223
Partition net115
Passenger-side mirror tilt
function50
"Pathway lighting"98
Pathway lighting98
"PDC"86
PDC Park Distance Control86
Personal Profile28
"Perspective"145
Phone book181
Phone numbers
– deleting from phone
book183
– dialing181
– most recent numbers183
– selecting in phone book183
– Top 8183
Pinch protection system
– glass sunroof, electric40
– panorama glass roof42
– windows39
Placing a call, refer to
telephone owner's manual
"Play" for audio mode167
"Play" for satellite radio165
Pollen
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic
climate control105Position
– displaying150
– saving, refer to Storing
current position139
Power failure227
Power seats45
Power windows38
– safety switch39
Power windows, refer to
Windows38
Preselecting the switch-on
times for parked car
ventilation/heating105
"Presets" displaying with the
radio160
"Presets" for satellite
radio164
Pressure, tires202
Pressure monitoring, tires90
– Flat Tire Monitor90
Pressure monitoring of tires,
refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor TPM91
"Profile"196
Programmable buttons on the
steering wheel11
Protection function, refer to
Pinch protection system
– glass sunroof, electric40
– panorama glass sunroof42
– windows39
Providing medical assistance,
refer to First add pouch229
Puncture
– Flat Tire Monitor90
R
Radio
– autostore161
– controls156
– listening to stations160
– sampling stations161
– satellite radio163
– selecting a
waveband156,160
– selecting the frequency
manually161
– station search161
– stations with best
reception161
– storing stations162
– switching on/off156
– tone control157
– volume157
Radio position, refer to Radio
readiness57
Radio readiness57
– switched off57
– switched on57
Radio-remote key, refer to
Remote control with
integrated key28
Rain sensor62
"Random", refer to Random
play169
"Random all" for audio
mode170
"Random directory" for audio
mode170
Random play169
"RDS" Radio Data
System163
Reading lamps100
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps224
– replacing bulbs225,226
Rear seat backrest,
folding115
Rear seats
– adjusting head restraints47
– folding115
– folding head restraint down
and up47
– folding the backrests115
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258 Rear turn signals
– replacing bulbs225
Rear ventilation105
Rearview mirror, refer to
Mirrors50
Rear window
– cleaning63
– opening35
Rear window blind, refer to
Roller sun blinds110
Rear window defroster104
Rear window safety switch39
Rear window wiper63
– changing rear wiper
blade222
"Received calls"182
Receiving level of mobile
phone, refer to Status
information20
Rechargeable flashlight110
Recirculated-air mode103
Recirculation of air, refer to
Recirculated-air mode103
Reclining seat, refer to
Backrest45
Recording times, refer to
Stopwatch84
"Redial" on the mobile
phone182
Refueling200
Releasing
– hood214
Remaining distance, refer to
Cruising range74
Remote control28
– battery renewal38
– convenient access36
– garage door opener107
– luggage compartment lid30
– malfunction31,38
– removing from the ignition
lock57
– service data219
– tailgate30
"Repeat directory" for audio
mode169
"Repeat" for audio mode169
"Repeat track" for audio
mode169Replacement remote
control28
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs222
Replacing tires212
Replacing tires, refer to New
wheels and tires212
Reporting safety defects6
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel
gauge73
"Reset"90,92
Reset, refer to Resetting tone
settings159
"Reset" for stopwatch85
"Reset" for tone settings159
Residual heat104
Restraint systems
– for children53
– refer to Safety belts49
Reverse
– CD changer170
– CD player170
Reverse gear
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic60
– manual transmission59
Road map145
"Roadside Assistance"191
Roadside
Assistance191,229
Roadside parking lamps99
– replacing bulbs223
Roadworthiness test, refer to
Service requirements77
Roller blind
– sun blinds110
Roof load capacity239
Roof-mounted luggage
rack126
Rope, refer to Tow-starting,
towing away232
Rotary/pushbutton, refer to
iDrive16Route141
– changing147
– display144
– displaying arrow view144
– displaying maps145
– displaying streets and
towns/cities146
– displaying town146
– list146
– selecting141
– selecting criteria141
RSC Runflat System
Component, refer to Run-
Flat Tires212
Rubber parts, refer to Caring
for your vehicle brochure
Runflat System Component
RSC, refer to Run-Flat
Tires212
Run-Flat Tires212
– continuing driving with a
damaged tire91
– flat tire91
– Flat Tire Monitor91
– new tires212
– replacing212
– tire inflation pressure202
– winter tires213
S
Safety-belt height
adjustment49
Safety belts49
– damage50
– indicator/warning lamp49
– reminder49
– sitting safely44
Safety belts, care, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
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