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When the vehicle is parked
Condensation forms while the automatic cli-
mate control is in operation, and then exits
under the vehicle. Traces of condensed water
under the vehicle are therefore normal.
Before driving into a car wash
General information on caring for your BMW
can be found on page218.
Sports Wagon: re ar window wiper
Driving through an automatic car wash can
result in damage to the rear window wiper. If
necessary, ask the operator of the car wash
about protective measures you should take.
With convenient access and automatic
transmission
Insert the remote control into the ignition
switch.
The engine can be switched off when the selec-
tor lever is in position N. Refer also to page 218.
Cargo loading
To avoid loading the tires beyond their
approved carrying capacity, never over-
load the vehicle. Overlo ading can lead to over-
heating and increases the rate at which damage
develops inside the tires. This can ultimately
result in a sudden blow-out. <
Make sure that no liquids are spilled or
leak from their containers in the cargo
bay, as this could result in damage to the vehi-
cle. <
Determining loading limit
1. Locate the following statement on your
vehicle's placard
*:
The combined weight of occupants
and cargo should never exceed
XXX kg or YYY lbs. Otherwise, overloading
can result in damage to the vehicle and
unstable driving conditions.<
2. Determine the combined weight of the
driver and passengers that will be riding in
your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver
and passengers from XXX kilograms or YYY
pounds.
4. The resulting figure equals the available
amount of cargo and luggage load capacity.
For example, if the YYY amount equals
1,400 lbs. and there will be five 150-lb. pas-
sengers in your vehicle, the amount of avail-
able cargo and luggage load capacity is
650 lbs:
1,400 lbs. minus 750 lbs. = 650 lbs.
5. Determine the combined weight of luggage
and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That
weight may not safely exceed the available
cargo and luggage load capacity calculated
in step 4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, part of
the load from your tra iler will be transferred
to your vehicle. Consult the manual for
transporting a trailer to determine how this
may reduce the availa ble cargo and luggage
load capacity of your vehicle.
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Mobility
This section helps you maintain your car's
mobility by supplying important information
on vital topics including fuels and lubricants,
wheels and tires, serv ice, maintenance and
breakdown assistance.
Mobility
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Tire inflation pressures
Information for your safety
It is not merely the tires' service life, but also
driving comfort and, to a great extent, driving
safety that depend on th e condition of the tires
and the maintenance of the specified tire pres-
sure.
Check the tire inflation pressure regularly
and correct it, if nece ssary: at least twice a
month and before starting long trips. If you fail
to observe this precauti on you may be driving
on tires with incorrect tire pressures, a condi-
tion that can not only compromise your vehi-
cle's driving stability, but also lead to tire dam-
age and the risk of an accident. Do not drive
with deflated, i.e. flat tires, except when using
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 loss of
control over the vehicle. <
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 is higher.
After correcting the tire inflation pressure,
reinitialize the Tire Pressure Monitor, re-
fer to page 85, or the Flat Tire Monitor, refer to
page 83.<
Inflation 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 approved and tire brands recom-
mended by BMW; a list of these is available
from your BMW center. <
For correct identification of the right tire infla-
tion pressures, observe the following: >
Tire sizes for your vehicle
> Load conditions
> Maximum allowable driving speed
Tire inflation pressures for driving up to
100 mph or 160 km/h
For normal driving up to 100 mph or 160 km/h
and to achieve optimum driving comfort, adjust
pressures to the respecti ve tire inflation pres-
sures listed on the follo wing pages in the col-
umns for traveling speeds up to a maximum of
100 mph or 160 km/h.
These tire inflation pres sures can also be found
on the driver's-side door post when the driver's
door is open.
The maximum permissible speed for
these tire pressures is 100 mph or
160 km/h. Do not exceed this speed, otherwise
tire damage and accidents could occur. <
Tire inflation pressures for driving
above 100 mph or 160 km/h
In order to drive at maximum speeds in
excess of 100 mph or 160 km/h, adjust
pressures to the respecti ve tire inflation pres-
sures listed on the follo wing pages in the col-
umns for traveling speeds including those ex-
ceeding 100 mph or 160 km/h. Otherwise tire
damage and accidents could occur. <
Observe all national an d local maximum speed
limits, otherwise violations of the laws could oc-
cur.
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Sedan: tire inflation pressures for the 323i, for Canada only
Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa
Traveling speeds up to a max. of
100 mph / 160 km/h Traveling speeds
including those exceeding 100 mph / 160 km/h
All pressure specifications in
the table are indicated in
psi/kilopascal with cold tires.
Cold = ambient temperature
without Sports package
205/55 R 16 91 H M+S 32/220 35/240 32/220 36/250 35/240 42/290
225/50 R 16 92 V
225/50 R 16 92 H M+S 32/220 35/240 32/220 33/230 32/220 39/270
225/45 R 17 91 H M+S
225/45 R 17 91 V 32/220 36/250 32/220 36/250 35/240 42/290
225/45 R 17 94 V M+S XL 32/220 38/260 32/220 36/250 35/240 42/290
Front: 225/45 R 17 91 V 32/220 - 32/220 - 35/240 -
Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 V - 33/230 - 32/220 - 38/260
Front: 225/40 R 18 88 W 32/220 - 32/220 - 35/240 -
Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 W - 38/260 - 35/240 - 41/280
Front: 225/35 R 19 88 Y XL 35/240 - 32/220 - 35/240 -
Rear: 255/30 R 19 91 Y XL - 42/290 - 36/250 - 42/290
with Sports package
205/55 R 16 91 H M+S
225/50 R 16 92 V
225/50 R 16 92 H M+S 32/220 35/240 32/220 36/250 35/240 42/290
225/45 R 17 91 V
225/45 R 17 91 H M+S 32/220 36/250 33/230 41/280 41/280 48/330
225/45 R 17 94 V M+S XL 32/220 38/260 33/230 41/280 41/280 48/330
Front: 225/45 R 17 91 V 32/220 - 33/230 - 41/280 -
Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 V - 33/230 - 36/250 - 42/290
Front: 225/40 R 18 88 W 32/220 - 33/230 - 38/260 -
Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 W - 38/260 - 39/270 - 45/310
Front: 225/35 R 19 88 Y XL 35/240 - 33/230 - 38/260 -
Rear: 255/30 R 19 91 Y XL - 42/290 - 39/270 - 45/310
More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page241.
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Sedan: tire inflation pressures for the 328i
Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa
Traveling speeds up to a max. of
100 mph / 160 km/h Traveling speeds
including those exceeding 100 mph / 160 km/h
All pressure specifications in
the table are indicated in
psi/kilopascal with cold tires.
Cold = ambient temperature
without Sports package
205/55 R 16 91 H M+S
225/50 R 16 92 V
225/50 R 16 92 H M+S 32/220 36/250 32/220 35/240 33/230 41/280
225/45 R 17 91 H M+S
225/45 R 17 91 V 32/220 38/260 32/220 36/250 36/250 44/300
225/45 R 17 94 V M+S XL 32/220 39/270 32/220 36/250 36/250 44/300
Front: 225/45 R 17 91 V 32/220 - 32/220 - 36/250 -
Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 V - 35/240 - 33/230 - 39/270
Front: 225/40 R 18 88 W 32/220 - 32/220 - 36/250 -
Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 W - 39/270 - 36/250 - 44/300
Front: 225/40 R 18 88 Y 32/220 - 32/220 - 32/220 -
Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 Y - 39/270 - 33/230 - 39/270
Front: 225/35 R 19 88 Y XL 35/240 - 32/220 - 36/250 -
Rear: 255/30 R 19 91 Y XL - 44/300 - 38/260 - 44/300
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with Sports package
205/55 R 16 91 H M+S
225/50 R 16 92 H M+S
225/50 R 16 92 V
32/220 36/250 32/220 38/260 38/260 45/310
225/45 R 17 91 H M+S
225/45 R 17 91 V 32/220 38/260 32/220 38/260 38/260 45/310
225/45 R 17 94 V M+S XL 32/220 39/270 33/230 41/280 42/290 49/340
Front: 225/45 R 17 91 V 32/220 - 32/220 - 38/260 -
Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 V - 35/240 - 36/250 - 44/300
Front: 225/40 R 18 88 W 32/220 - 33/230 - 39/270 -
Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 W - 39/270 - 39/270 - 46/320
Front: 225/40 R 18 88 Y 32/220 - 32/220 - 36/250 -
Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 Y - 39/270 - 36/250 - 44/300
Front: 225/35 R 19 88 Y XL 35/240 - 33/230 - 39/270 -
Rear: 255/30 R 19 91 Y XL - 44/300 - 39/270 - 46/320
More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page241.
Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa
Traveling speeds up to a max. of
100 mph / 160 km/h Traveling speeds
including those exceeding 100 mph / 160 km/h
All pressure specifications in
the table are indicated in
psi/kilopascal with cold tires.
Cold = ambient temperature
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Sedan: tire inflation pressures for the 328xi
Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa
Traveling speeds up to a max. of
100 mph / 160 km/h Traveling speeds
including those exceeding 100 mph / 160 km/h
All pressure specifications in
the table are indicated in
psi/kilopascal with cold tires.
Cold = ambient temperature
without Sports package:
205/55 R 16 91 H M+S
225/50 R 16 92 H M+S
225/50 R 16 92 V
225/45 R 17 91 H M+S
225/45 R 17 91 W 32/220 36/250 32/220 35/240 35/240 41/280
225/45 R 17 94 V M+S XL 32/220 38/260 32/220 36/250 35/240 42/290
Front: 225/45 R 17 91 V 32/220 - 32/220 - 35/240 -
Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 V - 33/230 - 32/220 - 36/250
Front: 225/40 R 18 88 W 33/230 - 33/230 - 36/250 -
Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 W - 38/260 - 35/240 - 41/280
Front: 225/35 R 19 88 Y XL 39/270 - 35/240 - 39/270 -
Rear: 255/30 R 19 91 Y XL - 42/290 - 36/250 - 42/290
with Sports package:
205/55 R 16 91 H M+S
225/50 R 16 92 H M+S
225/45 R 17 91 H M+S 32/220 36/250 32/220 35/240 35/240 41/280
225/50 R 16 92 V
225/45 R 17 91 W 32/220 36/250 35/240 39/270 38/260 45/310
225/45 R 17 94 V M+S XL 32/220 38/260 35/240 41/280 41/280 48/330
Front: 225/45 R 17 91 V 32/220 - 35/240 - 38/260 -
Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 V - 33/230 - 36/250 - 42/290
Front: 225/40 R 18 88 W 33/230 - 38/260 - 41/280 -
Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 W - 38/260 - 39/270 - 45/310
Front: 225/35 R 19 88 Y XL 39/270 - 38/260 - 42/290 -
Rear: 255/30 R 19 91 Y XL - 42/290 - 39/270 - 45/310
More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page241.
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Sedan: tire inflation pressures for the 335i
Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa
Traveling speeds up to a max. of
100 mph / 160 km/h Traveling speeds
including those exceeding 100 mph / 160 km/h
All pressure specifications in
the table are indicated in
psi/kilopascal with cold tires.
Cold = ambient temperature
without Sports package:
225/45 R 17 91 H M+S
225/45 R 17 94 W 32/220 39/270 32/220 38/260 36/250 44/300
225/45 R 17 94 V M+S XL 33/230 41/280 32/220 38/260 38/260 45/310
Front: 225/45 R 17 91 V 32/220 - 32/220 - 36/250 -
Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 V - 35/240 - 35/240 - 41/280
Front: 225/40 R 18 88 W 33/230 - 32/220 - 36/250 -
Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 W - 41/280 - 38/260 - 44/300
Front: 225/40 R 18 88 Y 33/230 - 32/220 - 33/230 -
Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 Y - 41/280 - 35/240 - 41/280
Front: 225/35 R 19 88 Y XL 38/260 - 35/240 - 38/260 -
Rear: 255/30 R 19 91 Y XL - 45/310 - 39/270 - 45/310
with Sports package:
225/45 R 17 91 H M+S
225/45 R 17 94 W 32/220 39/270 33/230 39/270 39/270 46/320
225/45 R 17 94 V M+S XL 33/230 41/280 36/250 44/300 42/290 49/340
Front: 225/45 R 17 91 V 32/220 - 33/230 - 39/270 -
Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 V - 35/240 - 36/250 - 44/300
Front: 225/40 R 18 88 W 33/230 - 36/250 - 41/280 -
Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 W - 41/280 - 41/280 - 48/330
Front: 225/40 R 18 88 Y 33/230 - 32/220 - 36/250 -
Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 Y - 41/280 - 36/250 - 44/300
Front: 225/35 R 19 88 Y XL 38/260 - 36/250 - 41/280 -
Rear: 255/30 R 19 91 Y XL - 45/310 - 41/280 - 48/330
More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page241.
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