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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.
With tires of different makes and types
* such a 
change is not permissible.
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 page92.< 
Everything from A to Z
272 Headlamp control, 
automatic108
Headlamp flasher67
Headlamps108
– care, refer to Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
– cleaning, refer to Wiper 
system68
– cleaning tank, refer to 
Capacities258
– filler neck for washer 
fluid231
– replacing bulbs239
Head Light, refer to Adaptive 
Head Light110
Head restraints49
– active front head 
restraints49
– removing50
– sitting safely45
"Head-Up Display"103
Head-Up Display102
Heated
– mirrors53
– rear window116
– seats51
– steering wheel54
Heating114
– exterior mirrors53
– interior114
– rear window116
– residual heat117
– seats51
– steering wheel54
Heating with engine switched 
off, refer to Residual 
heat117
Heavy cargo, refer to Securing 
cargo138
Height, refer to 
Dimensions255
Height adjustment
– seats46
– steering wheel54
"High-beam assistant"112
High-beam assistant110High beams110
– headlamp flasher110
– indicator lamp13
– replacing bulbs239
High Definition Radio176
High water, refer to Driving 
through water136
Hill Descent Control HDC93
Hills136
Holder for cups125
"Home address" for 
navigation system153
Homepage of BMW
4
Hood230
Hooks for shopping bags, 
Sports Wagon130
Horn10
Hotel function, refer to 
Locking separately34
Hot exhaust system135
"Hour memo"87
"House number" for 
destination entry146
Hydraulic brake assistant, 
refer to Brake assistant91
Hydroplaning135
I
IBOC, refer to High Definition 
Radio176
Ice, refer to Outside 
temperature warning78
ID3 tag, refer to Information on 
track184
Identification mark
– recommended tire 
brands228
– run-flat tires227
– tire coding225iDrive16
– assistance window20
– automatic climate control 
with expanded scope115
– changing date and time86
– changing language88
– changing menu page19
– changing settings86
– changing units of measure 
and display type88
– confirming selection or 
entry19
– controller16
– controls16
– displays, menus17
– operating principle17
– selecting menu item19
– setting brightness88
– start menu17
– status information20
– symbols18
Ignition61
– switched off62
– switched on61
Ignition key, refer to Keys/
remote control28
Ignition key position 1, refer to 
Radio readiness61
Ignition key position 2, refer to 
Ignition on61
Ignition lock61
– starting engine with comfort 
access39
i menu17
Imprint2
Indicator/warning lamps
– ABS Antilock Brake 
System94
– active steering100
– airbags102
– brake system94
– DSC13,92
– DTC13,93
– Flat Tire Monitor96
– fog lamps
13
– safety belt warning50
– TPM Tire Pressure 
Monitor98