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A message like this is displayed in the following
situations:
>In case of a malfunction:
Have the system checked
>If a wheel without TPM electronics is
mounted, e.g. a compact wheel
*
>If TPM is temporarily interfered with by
other systems or devices which use the
same radio frequency
Explanation according to the NHTSA/
FMVSS 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring
Systems
Each tire, including the spare*, should be
checked monthly when cold and inflated to the
inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle
manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire infla-
tion pressure label. If your vehicle has tires of a
different size than the size indicated on the
vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label,
you should determine the proper tire inflation
pressure for those tires. As an added safety fea-
ture, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire
pressure monitoring system, TPMS, that illumi-
nates a low tire pressure telltale when one or
more of your tires are significantly under-
inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pres-
sure telltale illuminates, you should stop and
check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate
them to the proper pressure. Driving on a signif-
icantly underinflated tire causes the tire to over-
heat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation
also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life,
and may affect the vehicle's handling and stop-
ping ability. Please note that the TPMS is not a
substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is
the driver's responsibility to maintain correct
tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not
reached the level to trigger illumination of the
TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined
with the low tire pressure telltale. When the sys-
tem detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash
for approximately one minute and then remain
continuously illuminated. This sequence will
continue upon subsequent vehicle startups as
long as the malfunction exists. When the mal-function indicator is illuminated, the system
may not be able to detect or signal low tire pres-
sure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may
occur for a variety of reasons, including the
installation of replacement or alternate tires or
wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS
from functioning properly. Always check the
TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or
more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure
that the replacement or alternate tires and
wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function
properly.Active steering*
The concept
The active steering actively varies the steering
angle of the front wheels in relation to the steer-
ing wheel movements. In addition, it also varies
the steering force required for steering depend-
ing on the vehicle's speed.
When you are driving in the low road speed
range, e. g. in a town or when parking, the steer-
ing angle increases, i.e. the steering becomes
very direct. In the higher speed range, on the
other hand, the steering angle is reduced more
and more. This improves the handling capability
of your BMW over the entire speed range.
In critical situations, the system can make tar-
geted corrections to the steering angle pro-
vided by the driver and thus stabilize the vehicle
before the driver intervenes.
Malfunction
The warning lamp lights up yellow
and a message is shown on the Con-
trol Display. The active steering is no
longer operational. At low speeds,
greater steering wheel movements are
required, whereas at higher speeds, the vehicle
reacts more sensitively to steering wheel move-
ments. The stability-promoting intervention
can also be deactivated. Proceed cautiously
and drive defensively. Have the system
checked.
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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
Sports Activity Vehicle Center will be happy 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. Your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center
can provide you with this information.
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
*, as otherwise
incorrect displays can occur.
When you are driving with snow chains, it can
be beneficial to activate DTC briefly, refer to
page85.<
Replacing components
232
Changing wheels
Your BMW is equipped with run-flat tires as
standard. As a result, it is not necessary to
change the wheel immediately in the case of air
loss in the event of a breakdown.
To continue driving with a damaged tire:
>With Flat Tire Monitor, refer to Indication of
a flat tire page88
>With Tire Pressure Monitor, refer to Mes-
sage with low tire inflation pressure page90
You will recognize run-flat tires by a circular
symbol containing the letters RSC on the side
of the tire, refer to Run-flat tires, page220.
When mounting new tires, or changing from
summer to winter tires or vice versa, use run-flat
tires for your own safety. No spare tire is avail-
able in case of a flat tire. Your BMW Sports
Activity Vehicle Center will be happy to advise
you. Also refer to New wheels and tires,
page220.
Suitable tools for changing tires are avail-
able as accessories at your BMW Sports
Activity Vehicle Center.<
Jacking points for vehicle jack
The jacking points for the vehicle jack are
located in the positions shown.
Compact wheel*
Safety precautions in the event of a flat
tire or wheel change: park the vehicle as
far as possible from passing traffic and on solid
ground. Switch on the hazard warning flashers.
Set the parking brake and engage transmission
position P.
Have all vehicle occupants get out of the vehicle and ensure that they remain outside the imme-
diate area in a safe place, such as behind a
guardrail.
If a warning triangle
* or portable hazard warning
lamp
* is required, set it up on the roadside at an
appropriate distance from the rear of the vehi-
cle. Comply with all safety guidelines and regu-
lations.
Change the wheel only on a level, firm surface
which is not slippery. The vehicle or the jack
could slip to the side if you attempt to raise the
vehicle on a soft or slippery surface such as
snow, ice, tiles, etc.
Position the jack on a firm support surface.
Do not use a wooden block or similar object as a
support base for the jack, as this would prevent
it from extending to its full support height and
reduce its load-carrying capacity.
To avoid serious or fatal injury: never lie under
the vehicle, and never start the engine while it is
supported by the jack.<
What you will need
To avoid rattling noises later on, note the posi-
tions of the tools before removing them, then
return them to their initial positions after com-
pleting work.
The tools are located in the mount under the
floor panel flap.
1Lug wrench
*
2Vehicle jack crank*
3Vehicle jack*
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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
System84
Accessories6
Access to 3rd row seats45
Acoustic signal, refer to Check
Control74
Activated-charcoal filter106
"Activation time" for parked
car ventilation109
Active seat48
Active seat ventilation47
Active steering91
– warning lamp91
Adapter for spare key28
Adaptive brake lamps, refer to
Brake force display92
Adaptive Drive86
Adaptive fixing system117
Adaptive Head Light98
"Add digits" for mobile
phone195
"Address book" for
navigation139
Address for navigation
– deleting140
– entering131,134,139
– selecting139
– storing139
– storing current position139
"Add to destination
list"134,136
Adjusting confirmation signals
for locking and unlocking31Adjusting temperature, with
automatic climate control
with expanded scope103
Adjusting the tone during
audio operation, refer to
Tone control155
Adjusting thigh support41
"After door opened"43
"After unlocking"43
Airbags92
– sitting safely40
– warning lamp94
Air distribution
– automatic102,107
– manual103
Airing, refer to Ventilation105
Air recirculation105
– AUC Automatic
recirculated-air control105
– recirculated-air mode105
"Air recirculation on / off"50
Air vents
101
– refer to Ventilation105
Air vents of automatic climate
control101
Air volume103,108
AKI, refer to Fuel
specifications213
Alarm system34
– avoiding unintentional
alarms35
– interior motion sensor35
– switching off alarm34
– switching off tilt alarm
sensor and interior motion
sensor35
– tilt alarm sensor35
"All channels" with satellite
radio163
"All doors"30
All-season tires, refer to
Winter tires221"All stations" display with
radio158
All-wheel drive, refer to
xDrive85
Alterations, technical, refer to
For your own safety5
Alternate route, refer to
Bypassing traffic
congestion149
"AM", reception
range155,158
"Angle of view" for DVD
system in rear177
Antenna for mobile phone188
Antifreeze
– coolant225
– washer fluid64
Antilock Brake System
ABS84
Anti-theft system
– refer to Alarm system34
– refer to Central locking
system29
Approved axle loads, refer to
Weights244
Approved engine oils224
Approved gross vehicle
weight, refer to Weights244
Armrest, refer to Center
armrest113
Around the center console14
Around the steering wheel10
Arrival time
– refer to Computer69
– refer to Starting destination
guidance143
"Arrow display" for
navigation144
Arrow view for navigation
system144
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"Scan"
– for DVD system in rear179
– sampling stations with
radio159
– sampling tracks with CD167
Scan
– CD changer167
– CD player167
– radio159
"Scan all"
– for DVD system in rear180
– in audio mode167
"Scan directory"
– for DVD system in rear180
– in audio mode167
Screen, refer to iDrive16
"Screen brightness" for DVD
system in rear176
Screw thread for tow
fitting238
SDARS, refer to Satellite
radio162
"Seat heater distribution"47
Seats41
– adjusting41
– comfort seat41
– heating47
– lumbar support42
– memory, refer to Seat, mirror
and steering wheel
memory42
– sitting safely40
– storing the setting42
– thigh support41
– ventilation, refer to Active
seat ventilation47
2nd row seats44
Securing load
– refer to Securing cargo125
– with ski bag, refer to
Securing cargo119
"Select as
destination"138,206
"Select current speed"76
Selecting audio source154
Selecting country for
navigation132Selecting frequency
manually159
Selecting menu items19
Selecting new scale for
navigation145
Selector lever, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic60
Selector lever lock, refer to
Reverse gear60
Self-leveling suspension87
Separation net116
"Service"72
,204,223
Service, refer to Roadside
Assistance237
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for
US models226
Service interval indicator, refer
to Service requirements71
"Service notification"204
"Service Request"196,204
"Service
requirements"72,204,224
Service requirements71
– also refer to CBS Condition
Based Service226
"Service Status"208
"Set date"78
"Set" on trip computer70
"Set service date"73
"Set time"77
"Settings"206,207
Settings
– changing on Control
Display77
– clock, 12h/24h mode78
– configuring, refer to
Personal Profile28
"Settings" for unlocking30
Setting speed limit76
Setting time, refer to
Preselecting activation
times109
"SET" with rear
entertainment175Shifting, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic61
Short commands of voice
command system245
Shortest route in navigation,
refer to Selecting route141
"Short route" for
navigation141
Shoulder support41
"Show current position"137
"Show destination
position"137
Shuffled, refer to Random
– CD changer168
– CD player168
Side airbags92
Side marker lamps, replacing
bulbs229
Signal horn, refer to Horn10
Sitting safely40
– with airbags40
– with head restraint40
– with safety belts40
Ski bag118
Slide show, refer to Displaying
images181
Sliding/tilt sunroof, refer to
Panorama glass sunroof38
Slope assistant, refer to
Starting assistant123
Smokers' package, refer to
Ashtray114
Snow chains221
Socket for Onboard
Diagnostics interface227
Socket for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock56
Sockets, refer to Connecting
electrical devices115
Song search, refer to
Sampling tracks167
SOS, refer to Initiating an
emergency call236
Spare fuses234
Spare key28
– adapter28
Everything from A to Z
264 Spare remote control28
Spare wheel
– refer to Changing
wheels232
– refer to Compact wheel232
Special oils, refer to Approved
engine oils224
Specified oil grades, refer to
Approved engine oils224
Speed
– with compact wheel234
– with winter tires221
Speed-dependent
volume156
Speed limit warning, refer to
Speed limit76
Speedometer12
"Speed volume", refer to Tone
control156
Sport program, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic61
Stability control, refer to
Driving stability control
systems84
"Standard" for DVD system in
rear177,184
"Star button"50
Star button50
Start/Stop button56
"Start" for stopwatch76
"Start guidance"134,143
Starting, refer to Starting
engine56
Starting assistance, refer to
Jump starting237
Starting assistant123
Starting difficulties
– jump starting237
– refer to Special starting
conditions57
Starting off on slopes, refer to
Starting assistant123
Start menu, iDrive17
"Start service"203
"State / Province" for
destination entry132"State inspection"73
Station, refer to Radio158
"Status"73
Status of this Owner's Manual
at time of printing5
Steering wheel
– adjusting49
– buttons on steering
wheel11
– easy entry/exit50
– heating50
– lock56
– memory42
– programmable buttons50
"Steering wheel buttons"50
Steering with variable ratio,
refer to Active steering91
Steptronic, refer to Automatic
transmission with
Steptronic59
"Stop" for stopwatch76
"Stopwatch"76
Stopwatch76
Storage compartments113
"Store"
– with radio160
– with satellite radio164
"Store in address book" for
navigation139
Storing current position139
Storing radio stations160
Storing sitting position, refer
to Seat, mirror and steering
wheel memory42
Storing tires221
"Street" for destination
entry133
"Subtitles" for DVD system in
rear177
Summer tires, refer to Wheels
and tires214
Switches, refer to Cockpit10
Switching cooling function on
and off104
Switching off engine57Switching on
– audio154
– CD changer154
– CD player154
– radio154
Switching on hour signal78
Swiveling headlamps, refer to
Adaptive Head Light98
Symbols4
– indicator/warning lamps13
– navigation system150
– traffic information with
navigation system147
T
Tachometer68
Tailgate34
– opening from inside33
– opening from outside33
– opening manually33
Tail lamps230
– replacing bulbs230
Tank contents, refer to
Capacities244
Target cursor for
navigation136
Technical alterations, refer to
For your own safety5
Technical data242
Telematic, refer to
TeleService,
BMW Assist202
Telephone
– refer to Mobile phone188
– refer to separate operating
instructions
"Telephone list"50
TeleService204
Temperature
– adjusting in upper body
region103
– adjusting with automatic
climate control103,107
– of coolant, refer to Coolant
temperature68