2012 BMW 5 SERIES tire pressure

Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSI
The values in ( ) apply if
the vehicle is equipped
with the high speed tun‐
ing featureV: 245/45 R 18 96
Y RSC
H: 275/40 R 18 99
Y RSC2.7 / 39
--
2.7 / 39V: 245/40 R 19 94
Y RSC
H: 275/35 R 19 96
Y RSC2.7 / 39
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3.0 / 44V: 245/35 R 20 95
Y XL RSC
H: 275/30 R 20 97
Y XL RSC2.7 / 39
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3.2 / 46Compact wheel:
T 135/80 R 18 104
MSpeed up to a max. of
50 mph / 80 km/h
4.2 / 60
550i
Without high-speed tuning feature
Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSI
The values in ( ) apply if
the vehicle is equipped
with the high speed tun‐
ing featureSpecifications in psi/
kilopascal with cold
tires245/45 R 18 100 V M
+S XL A/S RSC
245/40 R 19 98 V M
+S XL A/S RSC
245/45 R 18 96 Y
RSC
245/45 R 18 100 V M
+S XL RSC2.5 / 363.0 / 44V: 245/45 R 18 96 Y
RSC
H: 275/40 R 18 99 Y
RSC2.5 / 36
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2.5 / 36V: 245/40 R 19 94 Y
RSC
H: 275/35 R 19 96 Y
RSC2.5 / 36
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2.6 / 38V: 245/35 R 20 95 Y
XL RSC
H: 275/30 R 20 97 Y
XL RSC2.6 / 38
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2.9 /42
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Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSI
The values in ( ) apply if
the vehicle is equipped
with the high speed tun‐
ing featureSpecifications in
psi/kilopascal with
cold tires245/45 R 18 96 Y
RSC
245/45 R 18 100 V
M+S XL RSC2.9 /423.2 / 46V: 245/45 R 18 96 Y
RSC
H: 275/40 R 18 99
Y RSC2.9 /42
--
2.9 /42V: 245/40 R 19 94 Y
RSC
H: 275/35 R 19 96
Y RSC2.9 /42
--
3.2 / 46V: 245/35 R 20 95 Y
XL RSC
H: 275/30 R 20 97
Y XL RSC2.9 /42
--
3.2 / 46
528i xDrive
Without high-speed tuning feature
Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSI
The values in ( ) apply if
the vehicle is equipped
with the high speed tun‐
ing featureSpecifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires225/55 R 17 97 V M
+S A/S RSC
225/55 R 17 97 H M
+S RSC
245/45 R 18 100 V
M+S XL A/S RSC
245/40 R 19 98 V M
+S XL A/S RSC
245/45 R 18 96 Y
RSC
245/45 R 18 100 V
M+S XL RSC2.4 / 352.9 /42V: 245/45 R 18 96 Y
RSC
H: 275/40 R 18 99 Y
RSC2.4 / 35
--
2.4 / 35V: 245/40 R 19 94 Y
RSC
H: 275/35 R 19 96 Y
RSC2.4 / 35
--
2.6 / 38V: 245/35 R 20 95 Y
XL RSC
H: 275/30 R 20 97 Y
XL RSC2.4 / 35
--
3.0 / 44Compact wheel:
T 135/80 R 18 104
MSpeed up to a max. of
50 mph / 80 km/h
4.2 / 60
With high-speed tuning feature
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Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSI
The values in ( ) apply if
the vehicle is equipped
with the high speed tun‐
ing featureSpecifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires225/55 R 17 97 H
M+S RSC
245/45 R 18 96 Y
RSC
245/45 R 18 100 V
M+S XL RSC2.8 / 413.3 / 48V: 245/45 R 18 96
Y RSC
H: 275/40 R 18 99
Y RSC2.8 / 41
--
2.8 / 41V: 245/40 R 19 94
Y RSC
H: 275/35 R 19 96
Y RSC2.8 / 41
--
3.0 / 44V: 245/35 R 20 95
Y XL RSC
H: 275/30 R 20 97
Y XL RSC2.9 /42
--
3.3/ 48Compact wheel:
T 135/80 R 18 104
MSpeed up to a max. of
50 mph / 80 km/h
4.2 / 60
535i xDrive
Without high-speed tuning feature
Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSI
The values in ( ) apply if
the vehicle is equipped
with the high speed tun‐
ing featureSpecifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires245/45 R 18 100 V
M+S XL A/S RSC
245/40 R 19 98 V M
+S XL A/S RSC
245/45 R 18 96 Y
RSC
225/55 R 17 97 H M
+S RSC
245/45 R 18 100 V
M+S XL RSC2.4 / 352.9 /42V: 245/45 R 18 96 Y
RSC
H: 275/40 R 18 99 Y
RSC2.4 / 35
--
2.4 / 35V: 245/40 R 19 94 Y
RSC
H: 275/35 R 19 96 Y
RSC2.4 / 35
--
2.6 / 38F: 245/35 R 20 95
Y XL
R: 275/30 R 20 97
Y XL2.5 / 36
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3.0 / 44Compact wheel:
T 135/80 R 18 104
MSpeed up to a max. of
50 mph / 80 km/h
4.2 / 60
With high-speed tuning feature
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Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSI
The values in ( ) apply if
the vehicle is equipped
with the high speed tun‐
ing featureSpecifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires245/45 R 18 96 Y
RSC
225/55 R 17 97 H
M+S RSC
245/45 R 18 100 V
M+S XL RSC2.8 / 413.3 / 48V: 245/45 R 18 96
Y RSC
H: 275/40 R 18 99
Y RSC2.8 / 41
--
2.8 / 41V: 245/40 R 19 94
Y RSC
H: 275/35 R 19 96
Y RSC2.8 / 41
--
3.0 / 44V: 245/35 R 20 95
Y XL RSC
H: 275/30 R 20 97
Y XL RSC2.9 /42
--
3.3 / 48Compact wheel:
T 135/80 R 18 104
MSpeed up to a max. of
50 mph / 80 km/h
4.2 / 60
535i xDrive
Without high-speed tuning feature
Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSI
The values in ( ) apply if
the vehicle is equipped
with the high speed tun‐
ing featureSpecifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires245/45 R 18 100 V
M+S XL A/S RSC
245/40 R 19 98 V M
+S XL A/S RSC
245/45 R 18 96 Y
RSC
225/55 R 17 97 H M
+S RSC
245/45 R 18 100 V
M+S XL RSC2.4 / 352.9 /42V: 245/45 R 18 96 Y
RSC
H: 275/40 R 18 99 Y
RSC2.4 / 35
--
2.4 / 35V: 245/40 R 19 94 Y
RSC
H: 275/35 R 19 96 Y
RSC2.4 / 35
--
2.6 / 38V: 245/35 R 20 95 Y
XL RSC
H: 275/30 R 20 97 Y
XL RSC2.5 / 36
--
3.0 / 44Compact wheel:
T 135/80 R 18 104
MSpeed up to a max. of
50 mph / 80 km/h
4.2 / 60
With high-speed tuning feature
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Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSI
The values in ( ) apply if
the vehicle is equipped
with the high speed tun‐
ing featureSpecifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires245/45 R 18 96 Y
RSC
225/55 R 17 97 H
M+S RSC
245/45 R 18 100 V
M+S XL RSC2.8 / 413.3 / 48V: 245/45 R 18 96 Y
RSC
H: 275/40 R 18 99
Y RSC2.8 / 41
--
2.8 / 41V: 245/40 R 19 94 Y
RSC
H: 275/35 R 19 96
Y RSC2.8 / 41
--
3.0 / 44V: 245/35 R 20 95 Y
XL RSC
H: 275/30 R 20 97
Y XL RSC2.9 /42
--
3.3 / 48Compact wheel:
T 135/80 R 18 104
MSpeed up to a max. of
50 mph / 80 km/h
4.2 / 60
550i xDrive
Without high-speed tuning feature
Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSI
The values in ( ) apply if
the vehicle is equipped
with the high speed tun‐
ing featureSpecifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires245/45 R 18 100 V M
+S XL A/S RSC
245/40 R 19 98 V M
+S XL A/S RSC
245/45 R 18 96 Y
RSC
245/45 R 18 100 V M
+S XL RSC2.6 / 363.0 / 44V: 245/45 R 18 96 Y
RSC
H: 275/40 R 18 99 Y
RSC2.6 / 36
--
2.6 / 36V: 245/40 R 19 94 Y
RSC
H: 275/35 R 19 96 Y
RSC2.6 / 36
--
2.7 / 39V: 245/35 R 20 95 Y
XL RSC
H: 275/30 R 20 97 Y
XL RSC2.7 / 39
--
3.1 / 45
With high-speed tuning feature
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Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSI
The values in ( ) apply if
the vehicle is equipped
with the high speed tun‐
ing featureSpecifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires245/45 R 18 96 Y
RSC
245/45 R 18 100 V
M+S XL RSC2.9 /423.4 / 49V: 245/45 R 18 96 Y
RSC
H: 275/40 R 18 99
Y RSC2.9 /42
--
2.9 /42V: 245/40 R 19 94 Y
RSC
H: 275/35 R 19 96
Y RSC2.9 /42
--
3.2 / 46V: 245/35 R 20 95 Y
XL RSC
H: 275/30 R 20 97
Y XL RSC3.1 / 45
--
3.4 / 49
Tire identification marks
Tire size
255/50 R 19 103 Y
255: nominal width in mm
50: aspect ratio in %
R: radial tire code
19: rim diameter in inches
103: load rating, not for ZR tires
Y: speed rating, before the R on ZR tires
Speed letter
T = up to 118 mph, 190 km/h
H = up to 131 mph, 210 km/h
V = up to 150 mph, 240 km/h
W = up to 167 mph, 270 km/h
Y = up to 186 mph, 300 km/h
Tire Identification Number
DOT code: DOT xxxx xxx 3510
xxxx: manufacturer code for the tire brand
xxx: tire size and tire design
3510: tire age
Tires with DOT codes meet the guidelines of the
U.S. Department of Transportation.
Tire age
DOT … 3510: the tire was manufactured in the
35th week in 2010.
Recommendation
Regardless of wear, replace tires at least every
6 years.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Quality grades can be found where applicable
on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and
maximum section width.
For example: Treadwear 200; Traction AA;
Temperature A
DOT Quality Grades
Treadwear
Traction AA A B C
Temperature A B C
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal
Safety Requirements in addition to these
grades.
Treadwear
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Run-flat tires
Label
RSC label on the tire sidewall.
The wheels are composed of special rims and
tires that are self-supporting, to a limited de‐
gree.
The support of the sidewall allows the tire to re‐
main drivable to a restricted degree in the event
of a pressure loss.
Continued driving with a damaged tire, refer to
page 102.
Changing run-flat tires
For your own safety, only use run-flat tires. No
spare tire is available in the case of a flat tire. Your
service center will be glad to advise you.
Snow chains
Fine-link snow chains
Only certain types of fine-link snow chains have
been tested by the manufacturer of your vehicle,
classified as road-safe and recommended.
Consult your service center for more informa‐
tion.
Use
Use only in pairs on the rear wheels, equipped
with the tires of the following size:
▷225/55 R 17.▷245/45 R 18.Follow the chain manufacturer's instructions.
Make sure that the snow chains are always suf‐
ficiently tight. Retighten as needed according to
the chain manufacturer's instructions.
Do not initialize the Flat Tire Monitor after
mounting snow chains, as doing so may result
in incorrect readings.
Do not initialize the Tire Pressure Monitor after
mounting snow chains, as doing so may result
in incorrect readings.
When driving with snow chains, briefly activate
Dynamic Traction Control if necessary.
Maximum speed with snow chains
Do not exceed a speed of 30 mph/50 km/h when
using snow chains.
Snow chain detection
The concept
When using snow chains, you should set
whether you are driving with or without snow
chains via the iDrive.
The snow chain detection system supports you
by automatically showing the detected state on
the Control Display.
When snow chains are in use, the rear axle steer‐
ing of the Integral Active Steering is deactivated
automatically.
At speeds above the maximum allowable speed
with snow chains of 30 mph/50 km/h, the rear
axle steering is activated again automatically.
Activating the status1."Settings"2."Tire chains"3."Tire chains installed"
Automatic detection
If functioning properly:
▷Snow chains are mounted. The setting is not
activated
.
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Squeeze the clips together and remove the bulb
holder.
Pull out the bulb and replace it.
Changing wheels
Notes
The vehicle equipment does not include a spare
tire.
When using run-flat tires or tire sealants, a tire
does not need to be changed immediately in the
event of pressure loss due to a flat tire.
The tools for changing wheels are available as
accessories from your service center.
Jacking points for the vehicle jack
The jacking points for the vehicle jack are lo‐
cated in the positions shown.
Vehicle battery
Maintenance
The battery is maintenance-free, i.e., the elec‐
trolyte will last for the life of the battery.
Your service center will be glad to advise you on
questions regarding the battery.
Battery replacement Use approved vehicle batteries only.
Only use vehicle batteries that have been
approved for your vehicle by the manufacturer;
otherwise, the vehicle could be damaged and
systems or functions may not be fully availa‐
ble.◀
After a battery replacement, have the battery
registered on the vehicle by your service center
to ensure that all comfort functions are fully
available and that any Check Control messages
are no longer displayed.
Charging the battery
In the vehicle, only charge the battery via the
terminals, refer to page 300, in the engine com‐
partment with the engine off.
Power failure
After a temporary power loss, some equipment
needs to be reinitialized.
Individual settings need to be reprogrammed:▷Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory:
store the positions again.▷Time: update.▷Date: update.▷Radio station: save again.▷Navigation system: wait for the operability of
the navigation.
Disposing of old batteries
Have old batteries disposed of by your
service center or bring them to a recy‐
cling center.
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