2007 BMW 525XI TOURING winter tires

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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 page226.
M+S
Winter and all-season tires.
These have better winter properties than sum-
mer tires.
XL
Indicates 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 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.
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.
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.<

Wheels and tires
226
Run-flat tires*
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, page95
>With Tire Pressure Control, refer to Mes-
sage with low tire inflation pressure,
page97
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
h a z a r d s . M a k e s u re t h a t t h e n e w w h ee l s a r e b a l-
anced.<
Retreaded tires
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, otherwise the
Tire Pressure Monitor cannot detect a flat tire,
refer to page95. Your BMW center will be
happy to advise you on this subject.

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Recommended tire brands
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
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.
Rotating wheels between axles
BMW does not recommend moving the front
wheels to the rear or vice versa, as otherwise
the handling characteristics may be impaired.
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 page91.<

Replacing components
242 3.Check and correct the tire inflation pressure
at the earliest opportunity.
Protect valve stems with valve stem
seal caps against dirt and contamina-
tion. Dirt in valve stems is a frequent source
of gradual air loss.<
4.Initialize the Flat Tire Monitor, refer to
page94, or reset the Tire Pressure Monitor,
refer to page96.
5.Replace the damaged tire as soon as possi-
ble and have the new wheel/tire balanced.
Driving with compact wheel
Drive reservedly and do not exceed a speed of
50 mph/80 km/h.
The driving characteristics change, for example
reduced track stability on braking, extended
braking distance, and altered self-steering
characteristics in the limit range. In conjunction
with winter tires, these characteristics are more
pronounced.
Only one compact wheel may be
mounted. You should re-equip with
wheels and tires of the original size as quickly as
possible.<
Vehicle battery
Battery care
The battery is 100 % maintenance-free, i.e., the
electrolyte will last for the life of the battery
when the vehicle is operated in a temperate cli-
ma te. Your BM W center will be glad to advise in
all matters concerning the battery.
Charging battery
Only charge the battery in the vehicle via the
terminals in the engine compartment with the
engine switched off. Connections, refer to
Jump starting on page246.
Disposal
Have old batteries disposed of by your
BMW center or hand them in to a recy-
cling center. Maintain the battery in an upright
position for transport and storage. Always
restrain the battery to prevent it from tipping
over during transport.<
Power failure
After a temporary power loss, the functioning of
some equipment may be limited and require
reinitialization. Individual settings are also lost
and must be updated:
>Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory
The positions must be stored again, refer to
page48.
>Time and Date
The values must be updated, refer to
page85.
>Radio
Stations must be stored again if necessary,
refer to page172.
>Navigation system
Wait until the system starts, refer to
page140.
Fuses
Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and
do not replace a defective fuse with a sub-
stitute of another color or amperage rating, as
this could lead to a circuit overload, ultimately
resulting in a fire in the vehicle.<
Sedan
Spare fuses, plastic tweezers and fuse alloca-
tion diagram are located in the compartment for
the onboard tool kit, refer to page234.
Sports Wagon
Spare fuses and a pair of plastic tweezers are
contained in the onboard tool kit, refer to
page234. A fuse allocation diagram is located
in the cargo bay behind the right-hand side
panel.

Everything from A to Z
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Everything from A to Z
Index
"..." Identifies Control Display
texts used to select
individual functions, and
indicates where to find them
in the text.
A
ABS Antilock Brake
System90
– indicator/warning lamp93
ACC, refer to Active cruise
control69
Accepted calls200
Accessories6
Accident, refer to Emergency
call244
Acoustic signal, refer to Check
Control82
Activated-charcoal filter for
automatic climate
control115
"Activation time" for parked-
car ventilation116
Active cruise control69
– indicator lamp73
– radar sensors73
– selecting distance71
– warning lamps73
Active head restraints,
front49
Active seat52
Active seat ventilation52
Active steering98
– warning lamp98
Adapter for spare key28
Adaptive brake lamps, refer to
Brake force display99
Adaptive Head Light109
"Add digits" for mobile
phone200Additives
– coolant231
– engine oil, refer to Approved
engine oils230
"Address book" for navigation
system149
Address for navigation
– deleting151
– entering142,145
– selecting150
– storing150
– storing current position150
"Add to address book"149
"Add to destination
list"145,146
Adjusting active backrest
width47
Adjusting interior
temperature112
Adjusting the tone during
audio operation, refer to
Tone control167
Adjusting thigh support46
Adjustment in audio mode
– front/rear balance168
– right/left balance168
"After door opened"48
"After unlocking"48
Airbags99
– indicator/warning lamp101
– indicator lamp for front
passenger airbags100
– sitting safely45
Air distribution
– automatic112
– manual113
Airing, refer to Ventilation115
Air recirculation
– AUC Automatic
recirculated-air control114
– recirculated-air mode114"Air recirculation on / off"55
Air supply, automatic climate
control111
Air volume113
AKI, refer to Fuel quality217
Alarm system37
– avoiding unintentional
alarms38
– interior motion sensor38
– switching off alarm38
– switching off tilt alarm
sensor and interior motion
sensor38
– tilt alarm sensor38
"All channels"177
"All doors"31
All-season tires, refer to
Winter tires227
"All stations", calling up with
radio170,173
All-wheel drive, refer to
xDrive92
Alterations, technical, refer to
For your own safety5
Altering stretch of road158
"AM", reception
range166,170
Antenna, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
Antenna for mobile phone192
Antifreeze
– coolant231
– washer fluid68
Antilock Brake System
ABS90
– indicator/warning lamp93
Anti-theft alarm system, refer
to Alarm system37
Anti-theft system, refer to
Central locking system30
Approved axle loads, refer to
Weights255

Everything from A to Z
272 Low beams107
– automatic107
– replacing bulbs236
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support47
Lug bolts241
– tightening torque, refer to
After mounting241
– wrench240
Luggage compartment, refer
to Cargo bay
Luggage compartment lid34
– emergency operation, refer
to Manual operation34
– emergency release35
– locking separately34
– opening from inside34
– opening from outside34
– unlocking and locking from
inside33
– unlocking manually34
Luggage compartment lid/
tailgate, comfort access39
Luggage net, refer to
Separation net125
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack136
Lumbar support47
LW, waveband170
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires227
Maintenance232
– refer to Service and
Warranty Information
Booklet for US models232
– refer to Service
requirements80
– refer to Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models232
Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control82
Manual air distribution113
Manual mode, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic63"Manual" on the radio171
Manual operation
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door216
– glass sunroof43
– luggage compartment lid34
– panorama glass sunroof44
– transmission lock, automatic
transmission64
Manual transmission62
"Map direction of travel"156
Map display156
"Map facing north"156
Map for navigation
– changing scale156
– destination entry146
Map view facing north156
Master key, refer to Keys/
remote control28
Maximum cooling114
Maximum speed
– with compact wheel242
– with winter tires227
Measurements, refer to
Dimensions253
Memory, refer to Seat, mirror
and steering wheel
memory47
MENU, button refer to Start
menu17
Menus, refer to iDrive16
Message list for traffic
information159
Microfilter115
Microphone
– for mobile phone14
– for voice command
system14
Mirror dimming feature53
Mirrors52
– automatic curb monitor53
– folding in and out53
– heating53
– memory, refer to Seat, mirror
and steering wheel
memory47
"Missed calls"200
Missed calls201Mobile communications
devices in vehicle132
Mobile phone
– accepted calls201
– adjusting volume198
– calling199
– ending call199
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest120
– missed calls201
– operation by voice203
– operation via iDrive198
– redialing201
– refer to separate operating
instructions
– Top 8201
– touch tone dialing, refer to
Tone dialing method202
Mobile phone battery206
Mobile phones, use in the
interior, refer to Mobile
communications
devices132
Monitor, refer to iDrive16
Monitoring pressure of tires,
refer to Flat Tire Monitor94
"Monitor on / off"55
Most recent mobile phone
numbers201
MP3
– compressed audio files179
– USB/audio interface186
Multi-function steering wheel,
refer to Buttons on steering
wheel11
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher66
– refer to Wiper system67
Music tracks
– finding181
– random play sequence182
– sampling, scan181
"Mute on / off"55
MW, waveband170

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Mobility
Reception level of mobile
phone, refer to Status
information20
Rechargeable flashlight120
Recirculated-air mode114
– air recirculation114
– AUC Automatic
recirculated-air control114
Reclining seat, refer to
Seats46
Recording times, refer to
Stopwatch85
"Redial" for mobile phone200
Redialing with mobile
phone205
Reflectors, refer to Tail
lamps237
Refueling216
Releasing, hood228
Releasing the locks, refer to
Unlocking39
"Relock door if not
opened"33
Remaining distance, refer to
Cruising range78
Remaining distance to
destination, refer to
Computer79
Remote control28
– comfort access39
– garage door opener118
– luggage compartment lid31
– malfunction32,40
– replacing battery40
– tailgate31
Removing condensation on
the windows113
"Repeat directory" in audio
mode182
"Repeat" in audio mode182
"Repeat track" in audio
mode182
Replacement fuses242
Replacement of tires, refer to
Changing wheels239
Replacement remote control,
refer to New remote
controls28Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs235
Replacing tires226
Replacing wheels/tires, refer
to New wheels and tires226
Reporting safety defects7
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel
gauge78
"Reset"94,96
– stopwatch85
– tone settings169
Reset, refer to Resetting tone
settings
169
"resetting FTM …"95
Residual heat114
Restraint systems
– for children56
– refer to Safety belts50
Retaining straps, refer to
Storage area package,
Sports Wagon126
Retreaded tires226
Reverse, fast
– CD changer183
– CD player183
Reverse gear
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic63
– manual transmission62
Road map156
"Roadside
Assistance"202,208
Roadside Assistance245
Roadside parking lamps109
– replacing bulbs236
Roller sun blind, refer to Sun
blinds119
Roll-up cover, Sports
Wagon124
Roof load capacity255
Roof-mounted luggage
rack136
Rope, refer to Tow-starting
and towing247
Rotary/pushbutton, refer to
iDrive16Route152
– bypassing sections158
– changing158
– changing criteria152
– displaying155
– displaying arrow display155
– displaying map view156
– displaying streets or towns/
cities157
– selecting152
Route information, refer to
Destination guidance with
voice instructions157
Route map, refer to Displaying
map view156
"Route preference",
changing152
Route selection152
RSC Runflat System
Component, refer to Run-
flat tires226
Rubber parts, refer to Caring
for your vehicle brochure
Run-flat tires226
– continuing driving with a
damaged tire95,97
– flat tire95,97
– new wheels and tires226
– tire inflation
pressure95,97,218
– Tire Pressure Monitor95
– tire replacement226,227
– winter tires227
Run-Flat Tires,
Flat Tire Monitor94
S
Safety5
Safety belts50
– damage50
– refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– sitting safely45
– warning lamp50
Safety belt tensioners
– refer to Airbags99
– refer to Safety belts50

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Sitting safely45
– with airbags45
– with head restraint45
– with safety belts45
Ski bag127
Sliding/tilt sunroof
– refer to Glass sunroof,
electric41
– refer to Panorama glass
sunroof43
Slope assistant, refer to
Starting assistant133
Snap-in adapter
– mounting/removing205
– using192
Snow chains227
Socket for Onboard
Diagnostics interface233
Socket for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock60
Sockets, refer to Connecting
electrical devices122
Soft closure aid, refer to
Automatic soft closing33
Song search on CD, refer to
Sampling tracks181
SOS, refer to Initiating an
emergency call244
Spare
– adapter for spare key28
– fuses242
– key28
Spare wheel
– refer to Changing
wheels239
– refer to Compact wheel241
Special oils, refer to Approved
engine oils230
Specified oil grades, refer to
Approved engine oils230
Speed
– limit84
– with compact wheel242
Speed-dependent
volume168
Speed limit warning, refer to
Speed limit84
Speedometer12"Speed volume", tone
control168
Speed with winter tires227
Sport automatic
transmission65
– Dynamic Driving Control65
– towing248
– with comfort access40
Sports Wagon
– automatic roll-up cover124
– automatic tailgate
operation36
– compartments in cargo
bay126
– expanding cargo bay125
– opening rear window
35
– opening tailgate35
– panorama glass sunroof43
– rear window wiper68
– rear window wiper, changing
wiper blade234
– releasing fuel filler door in
event of electrical
malfunction216
– roll-up cover124
– roll-up cover for cargo
bay124
– self-leveling suspension93
– separation net125
– socket in cargo bay123
– storage area package126
– tail lamps, replacing
bulbs238
Stability control, refer to
Driving stability control
systems90
"Star button"55
Star button54
Start/Stop button60
– starting the engine61
– switching off the engine61
"Start" for stopwatch85
"Start guidance"145,154
Starting, refer to Starting
engine61
Starting assistance, refer to
Jump starting246
Starting assistant133Starting difficulties, jump
starting246
Starting off on slopes, refer to
Starting assistant133
Start menu, iDrive17
"Start route guidance"147
"Start service"208
"Start Service" for BMW
Assist210
"State / Province" for
destination entry143
"State inspection"81
Station, refer to Radio170
"Status"81
Status information on Control
Display20
Status of this Owner's Manual
at time of printing5
Steering wheel
– adjustment54
– automatic adjustment, refer
to Steering wheel
memory47
– buttons on steering
wheel11
– easy entry/exit54
– heating54
– lock, refer to Ignition lock
60
– memory47
– programmable buttons54
– shift paddles65
Steering-wheel shift buttons,
refer to Shift paddles65
Steering with variable ratio,
refer to Active steering98
Steptronic
– refer to Automatic
transmission with
Steptronic62
– refer to Sport automatic
transmission65
"Stop" for stopwatch85
"Stopwatch"85
Stopwatch85
Storage area package, Sports
Wagon126
Storage compartments121