2010 BMW 5 SERIES spare wheel

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Resetting finishes during driving, which can be
interrupted at any time. When driving resumes,
resetting is continued automatically. Do not
reset the system when driving with a compact
wheel
*.
iDrive, for operating principle refer to page16.
1.Press the button.
This opens the main menu.
2."Vehicle Info"
3."Vehicle status"
4."Reset TPM"
5.Start the engine, but do not start driving.
6."Reset"
7."Yes"
Start to drive.
The tires are shown in gray and "Resetting
TPM..." is displayed.
8.After a few minutes of driving, the set tire
inflation pressures in the tires are applied as
the set values to be monitored. The system
reset is completed during your drive, and
can be interrupted at any time. When driving
resumes, resetting is continued automati-
cally. On the Control Display, the tires are
shown in green and "Status: TPM active" is
displayed again.
If a flat tire is detected during resetting
and applying the tire inflation pressures,
all tires are shown in yellow on the Control Dis-
play. The message "Tire low!" is shown.<
Notification of low tire inflation
pressure
The warning lamp lights up yellow. A
message appears on the Control Dis-
play. In addition, an acoustic signal sounds. There is a flat tire or extensive inflation
pressure loss.
1.Reduce speed and stop the vehicle care-
fully. Avoid sudden braking and steering
maneuvers.
2.Check whether your vehicle is equipped
with standard tires or 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
page208.<
Standard tires
1.If all four wheels are shown in yellow, iden-
tify the damaged tire on the vehicle.
2.Replace the damaged wheel or wheels,
refer to Changing wheels on page226.
In contrast to a compact wheel, a spare wheel is
equipped with the necessary TPM electronics
and also monitored after mounting and after
resetting the system.
Have the tire replaced by a BMW center or a
workshop informed on handling TPM which
works according to BMW repair procedures
with correspondingly trained personnel.
Run-flat tires*
1.Cautiously reduce speed to below 50 mph/
80 km/h. Avoid severe braking and steering
maneuvers and do not exceed a speed of
50 mph/80 km/h.
If the vehicle is not equipped with run-
flat tires, refer to page208, do not
continue driving. Continuing to drive with a
flat tire could cause severe accidents.<
2.In the event of complete tire pressure loss,
0 psi/0 kPa, you can estimate the possible
distance for continued driving on the basis
of the following guide values:
>With a light load:
1 to 2 persons without luggage:
approx. 155 miles/250 km
>With a medium load:
2 persons, cargo bay full, or
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92 4 persons without luggage:
approx. 95 miles/150 km
>With a full load:
4 or more persons, cargo bay full:
approx. 30 miles/50 km
Drive reservedly and do not exceed a
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h. In the event of
pressure loss, vehicle handling changes. This
includes reduced tracking stability in braking,
extended braking distance and altered natural
steering characteristics.
If unusual vibrations or loud noises occur while
the vehicle is being driven, this can indicate final
failure of the damaged tire. Reduce speed and
stop at a suitable location as soon as possible,
otherwise pieces of the tire could become
detached and cause an accident. Do not con-
tinue driving, but instead contact your BMW
center.<
Malfunction
The yellow warning lamp flashes and
then lights up continuously. The tires
are shown in gray on the Control Dis-
play and a message is displayed. No flat tire can
be detected.
A message like this is displayed in the following
situations:
>In case of a malfunction;
have the system checked.
>If a wheel is mounted without TPM elec-
tronics.
>If TPM is temporarily interfered with by
other systems or devices which use the
same radio frequency.
Declaration according to 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 underin-
flated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure
telltale illuminates, you should stop and check
your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them
to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly
underinflated tire causes the tire to overheat
and can lead to tire failure. Underinflation also
reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and
may affect the vehicle's handling and stopping
ability. Please note that the TPMS is not a sub-
stitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the
driver's responsibility to maintain correct tire
pressure, even if underinflation 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 lights up, the system may not
be able to detect or signal low tire pressure 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
Active steering varies the turning angle of the
front wheels in relation to steering wheel move-
ments. It also varies the steering force required
to turn the wheels depending on the speed at
which you are driving.
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work is not carried out properly, there is a dan-
ger of subsequent damage and related safety
hazards. Make sure that the new wheels are bal-
anced.<
Retreaded tires
BMW recommends that you do not use
retreaded tires, since driving safety may
be impaired. The causes for this include the
possibly 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 page90. Your BMW center will be
happy to advise you on this subject.
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.
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.
Paying 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.
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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.
1Chock
*
2Vehicle jack*
3Lug wrench*
The tools are located in the mount under the
floor mat or floor panel flap.
1.Lift up floor mat or floor panel flap and cover
located beneath it.
2.Take out the required tools.
3.After using the tools, return them to the
storage space.
With run-flat tires, no tools are provided
for wheel changes. They can be pur-
chased as accessories at your BMW center.<
Sports Wagon: removing and installing
floor panel flap of storage area
1.Unhook the luggage compartment roller
cover at the rear.
2.Raise the floor panel flap.
3.Unhook the two catch straps at the top.4.Unlock the gas spring strut, refer to arrow,
and remove.
5.Fold over the floor panel flap toward the
front to release it and remove.
6.Open the front floor panel flap.
7.Swing up the spare tire cover and hook the
hooks into the upper frame of the tailgate
opening.
8.Take out the cross support upward.
When installing the floor panel flap, proceed in
the reverse order and press down the hinge
covers.
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Everything from A to Z
Index
A
ABS Antilock Brake
System85
– indicator lamp87
ACC, refer to Active cruise
control66
Accessories6
Accident, refer to Emergency
request231
Acoustic signal, refer to Check
Control79
Activated-charcoal filter for
automatic climate
control108
Activation times of parked car
ventilation, preselecting109
Active backrest width,
adjusting45
Active cruise control66
– indicator lamp70
– radar sensors70
– selecting distance68
– warning lamps70
Active front head restraints47
Active seat50
Active seat ventilation50
Active steering92
– warning lamp93
Adapter for spare key26
Adaptive brake assistant85
Adaptive brake lamps, refer to
Brake force display93
Adaptive Light Control101
Additional connection of
music player in mobile
phone172
Additives
– coolant214
– engine oil, refer to Approved
engine oils213
Address for navigation
– entering133Adjusting interior
temperature106
Adjusting the tone during
audio operation, refer to
Tone control152
Adjusting thigh support44
Airbags93
– indicator/warning lamp95
– indicator lamp for front
passenger airbags94
– sitting safely43
Air distribution
– automatic106
– manual107
Airing, refer to Ventilation108
Air recirculation
– AUC Automatic
recirculated-air control107
– recirculated-air mode107
Air recirculation, refer to
Recirculated-air mode107
Air supply, automatic climate
control105
Air volume107
AKI, refer to Fuel
specifications201
Alarm system35
– avoiding unintentional
alarms36
– interior motion sensor36
– switching off alarm35
– switching off tilt alarm
sensor and interior motion
sensor36
– tilt alarm sensor36
Albums of music
collection169
Alloy wheels218
All-season tires, refer to
Winter tires209
All-wheel drive, refer to
xDrive86Alterations, technical, refer to
For your own safety5
Altering stretch of road143
Antenna for mobile phone178
Antifreeze
– coolant214
– washer fluid65
Anti-theft alarm system, refer
to Alarm system35
Anti-theft system, refer to
Central lokking system27
Approved axle loads, refer to
Weights241
Approved engine oils213
Approved gross vehicle
weight, refer to Weights241
Armrest, refer to Center
armrest
– rear116
Around the center console14
Around the steering wheel10
Arrival time
– refer to Computer76
Ashtray
– front114
– rear115
Assistance systems, refer to
Driving stability control
systems85
AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control107
Audio152
– controls152
– switching on/off152
– tone control152
– volume152
Audio device, external113
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258 Indicator lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting104
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure202
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to Flat Tire Monitor88
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor90
Initializing
– Flat Tire Monitor89
– radio, refer to Storing
stations156
– refer to Power failure229
– refer to Setting time and
date79
– seat, mirror and steering
wheel memory45
Installation location
– mobile phone112
Instructions for navigation
system, refer to Voice
instructions143
Instrument cluster12
Instrument lighting104
Instrument panel, refer to
Cockpit10
Integrated key26
Integrated universal remote
control110
Interactive map138
Interior lamps104
– switching on with remote
control28
Interior motion sensor36
– switching off36
Interior rearview mirror51
– automatic dimming
feature52
Intermittent mode of the
wipers64
iPod, connecting, refer to
AUX-IN port172
iPod, connecting, refer to USB
audio interface172
J
Jacking points228Joystick, refer to iDrive16
Jumpering, refer to Jump
starting232
Jump starting232
K
Keyless go, refer to Comfort
Access36
Keyless opening and closing,
refer to Comfort Access36
Key Memory, refer to Personal
Profile26
Keys26
– key-related settings, refer to
Personal Profile26
– spare key26
Kick down, Automatic
transmission with
Steptronic60
Knock control201
L
Lamps
– refer to High-beam
Assistant102
Lamps and bulbs221
Lane demarcation lines, refer
to Lane Departure
Warning99
Lane Departure Warning99
Lashing eyes, refer to
Securing cargo128
Last destinations136
LATCH child restraint fixing
system54
Leather care219
LEDs light-emitting
diodes222
Length, refer to
Dimensions239
License plate lamp, replacing
bulbs225
Light
– refer to Parking lamps/low
beams100
Light-emitting diodes
LEDs222Lighter114
Lighting
– instruments104
– lamps and bulbs221
– of the vehicle, refer to
Lamps100
Light switch100
Loading
– securing cargo128
– stowing cargo127
– vehicle126
Load securing equipment,
refer to Securing cargo128
Lock buttons in the doors,
refer to Lokking31
Locking28
– confirmation signals29
– from inside31
– from outside28
– without key, refer to Comfort
Access36
Locking and unlocking doors
– confirmation signals29
– from inside30
– from outside28
Low beams100
– automatic100
– replacing bulbs222
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support45
Lug bolts228
– tightening torque, refer to
After mounting228
– wrench227
Luggage compartment, refer
to Cargo bay
Luggage compartment lid31
– emergency operation, refer
to Manual operation
32
– emergency release32
– locking separately31
– opening from inside31
– opening from outside31
– unlocking and locking from
inside30
– unlocking manually32
Luggage compartment lid/
tailgate
– Comfort Access37
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Sliding/tilt sunroof
– refer to Electric glass
sunroof39
– refer to Panorama glass
sunroof40
Slope assistant, refer to Drive-
off assistant87
Snap-in adapter
– mounting/removing188
– using178
Snow chains210
Socket for Onboard
Diagnostics interface216
Socket for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock57
Sockets, refer to Connecting
electrical devices115
Soft closure aid, refer to
Automatic soft closing31
SOS, refer to Initiating an
emergency request231
Spare
– adapter for spare key26
– fuses230
– key26
– wheel, refer to Compact
wheel228
Spare wheel, refer to
Changing wheels226
Special destinations136
Special destinations,
displaying138
Special oils, refer to Approved
engine oils213
Specified oil grades, refer to
Approved engine oils213
Speed
– limit81
– with compact wheel229
Speed dial, refer to
Speedometer12
Speed limit warning, refer to
Speed limit81
Speedometer12
Speed Volume153
Speed with winter tires209
Split screen, refer to Control
Display, switching on/off19Split screen content, refer to
Display for split screen
content, selecting20
Sport automatic
transmission62
– Dynamic Driving Control62
– kick down60
– towing234
– with Comfort Access37
Sport program, Automatic
transmission with
Steptronic61
Sports Wagon
– automatic luggage
compartment roller
cover117
– automatic tailgate
operation34
– compartments in cargo
bay118
– expanding cargo bay117
– luggage compartment roller
cover117
– luggage compartment roller
cover for cargo bay117
– opening rear window32
– opening tailgate33
– panorama glass sunroof40
– partition net118
– rear window wiper64
– rear window wiper, changing
wiper blade221
– releasing fuel filler flap in
event of electrical
malfunction200
– self-leveling suspension88
– socket in cargo bay115
– storage area loading
options119
– tail lamps, replacing
bulbs225
Stability control, refer to
Driving stability control
systems85
Start/Stop button57
– starting the engine58
– switching off the engine58
Starting, refer to Starting
engine58Starting assistance, refer to
Jump starting232
Starting difficulties, refer to
Jump starting232
Starting off on slopes, refer to
Drive-off assistant87
Start menu17
Station, refer to Radio155
Station, selecting
– radio155
Stationary ventilation
– preselecting activation
times109
Status information on Control
Display19
Status of this Owner's Manual
at time of printing5
Steam cleaners217,218
Steering wheel
– adjustment52
– automatic adjustment, refer
to Steering wheel
memory45
– easy entry/exit52
– heating52
– lock, refer to Ignition lock57
– memory45
– shift paddles62
Steering with variable ratio,
refer to Active steering92
Steptronic
– refer to Automatic
transmission with
Steptronic59
– refer to Sport automatic
transmission62
– refer to Sport program and
manual mode61
Storage area loading options,
Sports Wagon119
Storage compartments113
Stored trip, calling up141
Storing220
Storing a destination in the
address book135
Storing a trip140
Storing music167
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