2012 BMW ACTIVEHYBRID 5 tire pressure

Saving fuelVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
ment or country variant. This also applies for
safety-related functions and systems.
General information
Your vehicle contains advanced technology for
the reduction of fuel consumption and emis‐
sions.
Fuel consumption depends on a number of dif‐
ferent factors.
The implementation of certain measures, driv‐
ing style and regular maintenance can have an
influence on fuel consumption and on the envi‐
ronmental impact.
Remove unnecessary cargo
Additional weight increases fuel consumption.
Remove attached parts
following use
Remove auxiliary mirrors, roof or rear luggage
racks which are no longer required following
use.
Attached parts on the vehicle impair the aero‐
dynamics and increase the fuel consumption.Close the windows and glass
sunroof
Driving with the glass sunroof and windows
open results in increased air resistance and
raises fuel consumption.
Check the tire inflation
pressure regularly
Check and, if necessary, correct the tire inflation
pressure at least twice a month and before start‐
ing on a long trip.
Low tire inflation pressure increases rolling re‐
sistance and thus raises fuel consumption and
tire wear.
Drive away without delay
Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the
vehicle remains stationary. Start driving right
away, but at moderate engine speeds.
This is the fastest way for the cold engine to
reach its operating temperature.
Look well ahead when driving
Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking.
By maintaining a suitable distance to the vehicle
driving ahead of you.
Driving smoothly and looking ahead reduces
fuel consumption.
Use coasting conditions
When approaching a red light, take your foot off
the accelerator and let the vehicle coast to a halt.
On a downhill gradient, take your foot off the ac‐
celerator and let the vehicle roll.Seite 161Saving fuelDriving tips161
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 900 579 - 03 12 490

Wheels and tiresVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
ment or country variant. This also applies for
safety-related functions and systems.
Tire inflation pressure
Safety information
The tire characteristics and tire inflation pres‐
sure influence the following:▷The service life of the tires.▷Road safety.▷Driving comfort.
Checking the pressure
Only check the tire inflation pressure when the
tires are cold. This means after driving no more
than 1.25 miles/2 km or when the vehicle has
been parked for at least 2 hours. When the tires
are warm, the tire inflation pressure is higher.
Check the tire inflation pressure regularly
Regularly check the tire inflation pressure
and correct it as needed: at least twice a month
and before a long trip. If you fail to observe this
precaution, you may be driving on tires with in‐
correct tire pressures, a condition that may not
only compromise your vehicle's driving stability,
but also lead to tire damage and the risk of an
accident.◀
After correcting the tire inflation pressure:
▷Reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor.▷Reinitialize the Tire Pressure Monitor.Pressure specifications
The tire inflation pressure table, refer to
page 262, contains all pressure specifications
for the specified tire sizes at the ambient tem‐
perature. Pressure specifications apply to ap‐
proved tire sizes and recommended tire brands.
This information can be obtained from your
service center.
To identify the correct tire inflation pressure,
please note the following:▷Tire sizes of your vehicle.▷Maximum permitted driving speed.
Tire inflation pressures up to 100 mph/
160 km/h
For speeds of up to 100 mph/160 km/h and for
optimum driving comfort, note the pressure val‐
ues in the tire inflation pressure table, refer to
page 262, and adjust as necessary.
These pressure values can also be found on the
tire inflation pressure label on the driver's door
pillar.
Maximum permissible speed
Do not exceed 100 mph/160 km/h; other‐
wise, tire damage and accidents may result.◀
Seite 261Wheels and tiresMobility261
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 900 579 - 03 12 490

Tire inflation pressure values up to
100 mph/160 km/h
ActiveHybrid 5
Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSI
Specifications in bar/
PSI with cold tires
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
225/55 R 17 97 H M
+S RSC
245/45 R 18 100 V M
+S XL RSC
2.4 / 352.6 / 38Front: 245/45 R 18
96 Y RSC
Rear: 275/40 R 18 99
Y RSC
2.4 / 35
-
-
2.4 / 35
Front: 245/40 R 19
94 Y RSC
Rear: 275/35 R 19 96
Y RSC
2.4 / 35
-
-
2.6 / 38
Front: 245/35 R 20
95 Y XL RSC
Rear: 275/30 R 20 97
Y XL RSC
2.5 / 36
-
-
2.9 /42
Compact wheel:
T 135/90 R 17 104 M
Speed up to a max. of
50 mph / 80 km/h
4.2 / 60
Tire inflation pressures at max. speeds
above 100 mph/160 km/h
Speeds above 100 mph/160 km/h
In order to drive at maximum speeds in ex‐
cess of 100 mph/160 km/h, please observe, and,
if necessary, adjust tire pressures for speeds
exceeding 100 mph/160 km/h from the relevant
table on the following pages. Otherwise tire
damage and accidents could occur.◀
Tire inflation pressure values over
100 mph/160 km/h
ActiveHybrid 5
Without high-speed tuning feature
Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSI
Specifications in bar/
PSI with cold tires
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
225/55 R 17 97 H M
+S RSC
245/45 R 18 100 V M
+S XL RSC
2.4 / 352.9 /42Front: 245/45 R 18
96 Y RSC
Rear: 275/40 R 18 99
Y RSC
2.4 / 35
-
-
2.4 / 35
Front: 245/40 R 19
94 Y RSC
Rear: 275/35 R 19 96
Y RSC
2.4 / 35
-
-
2.6 / 38
Seite 262MobilityWheels and tires262
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 900 579 - 03 12 490

Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSI
Front: 245/35 R 20
95 Y XL RSC
Rear: 275/30 R 20 97
Y XL RSC
2.5 / 36
-
-
2.9 /42
Compact wheel:
T 135/90 R 17 104 M
Speed up to a max. of
50 mph / 80 km/h
4.2 / 60
With high-speed tuning feature
Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSI
Specifications in bar/
PSI with cold tires
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
225/55 R 17 97 H M
+S RSC
245/45 R 18 100 V M
+S XL RSC
2.7 / 393.2 / 46Front: 245/45 R 18
96 Y RSC
Rear: 275/40 R 18 99
Y RSC
2.7 / 39
-
-
2.7 / 39
Front: 245/40 R 19
94 Y RSC
Rear: 275/35 R 19 96
Y RSC
2.7 / 39
-
-
3.0 / 44
Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSI
Front: 245/35 R 20
95 Y XL RSC
Rear: 275/30 R 20 97
Y XL RSC
2.8 / 41
-
-
3.2 / 46
Compact wheel:
T 135/90 R 17 104 M
Speed up to a max. of
50 mph / 80 km/h
4.2 / 60
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.
Seite 263Wheels and tiresMobility263
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 900 579 - 03 12 490

case of a flat tire. Your service center will be glad
to advise you.
Rotating wheels between axles
The manufacturer of your vehicle advises
against swapping wheels between the front and
rear axles.
This can impair the handling characteristics.
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 pres‐
sure indicated on the side wall of the tire.
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.
Continued driving with a damaged tire, refer to
page 99.
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.▷245/40 R 19
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.
Seite 267Wheels and tiresMobility267
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 900 579 - 03 12 490

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 at the positions shown.
Position the vehicle jack only at the loca‐
tions shown
There are also hybrid components under the ve‐
hicle that are hidden by the underbody paneling.
Make sure not to damage any of the underbody
paneling parts.
Otherwise, there is the risk of fatal injury from
electric shock due to damaged high-voltage
components.◀
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
Note Do not plug the charger into the socket
Do not connect battery chargers to the
factory-installed sockets in the vehicle. Doing so
may result in damage to the vehicle.◀
Starting aid terminals
In the vehicle, only charge the battery via the
starting aid terminals, refer to page 285, in the
engine compartment with the engine off.Seite 281Replacing componentsMobility281
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 900 579 - 03 12 490

CareVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
ment or country variant. This also applies for
safety-related functions and systems.
Car washes
Notes Steam jets or high-pressure washers
When using steam jets or high-pressure
washers, hold them a sufficient distance away
and use a maximum temperature of
140 ℉/60 ℃.
Ensure that a distance of at least 31.5 in‐
ches/50 cm is maintained at all times. Holding
them too close or using excessively high pres‐
sures or temperatures can cause damage or
preliminary damage that may then lead to long-
term damage.
Follow the operating instructions for the high-
pressure washer.◀
Cleaning sensors/cameras with high-
pressure washers
When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the exterior sensors and cameras, e.g.,
Park Distance Control, for extended periods of
time and only from a distance of at least
12 in/30 cm.◀
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in win‐
ter.
Intense soiling and road salt can damage the ve‐
hicle.Automatic car washes
Notes
Note the following:▷Give preference to cloth car washes or those
that use soft brushes in order to avoid paint
damage.▷Make sure that the wheels and tires are not
damaged by the transport mechanisms.▷Fold in the exterior mirrors; otherwise, they
may be damaged, depending on the width of
the vehicle.▷Deactivate the rain sensor, refer to page 72,
to avoid unintentional wiper activation.▷In some cases, an unintentional alarm can be
triggered by the interior motion sensor of the
alarm system. Follow the instructions on
avoiding an unintentional alarm, refer to
page 45.
Guide rails in car washes
Avoid car washes with guide rails higher
than 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, the vehicle body
could be damaged.◀
Before driving into a car wash
In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll in a car
wash, take the following steps:
Automatic transmission:
1.Release parking brake, refer to page 68, and
deactivate Automatic Hold, refer to
page 69.2.Drive into the car wash.3.Depress the brake pedal as needed.4.Engage transmission position N.5.Switch the engine off. In this way, the igni‐
tion remains switched on, and a Check-Con‐
trol message is displayed.Seite 289CareMobility289
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 900 579 - 03 12 490

Everything from A to Z
IndexA
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 107
Activated-charcoal filter 133
Activate drive readiness 65
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 104
ActiveHybrid, system 27
Active Protection 105
Active seat, front 51
Active seat ventilation, front 52
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 105
Adaptive light control 91
Additional telephone 226
Additives, oil 271
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 49
After washing vehicle 290
Airbags 94
Airbags, indicator/warning light 95
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 132
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 132
Air distribution, manual 131
Air pressure, tires 261
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 133
Air volume, automatic climate control 131
Alarm system 44
Alarm, unintentional 45
All around the center con‐ sole 14
All around the headliner 15
All around the steering wheel 12 ALL program, automatic cli‐
mate control 132
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 266
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 142
Alternative oil types 271
AM/FM station 188
Announcement, navigation, refer to Spoken instruc‐
tions 176
Antifreeze, washer fluid 73
Antilock Brake System, ABS 107
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 107
Applications 254
Appointments 243
Approved axle load 297
Approved engine oils 271
Apps 254
Apps, video playback 211
Armrest, refer to Center arm‐ rest 147
Arrival time 85
Ashtray 143
Ashtray, front 143
Ashtray, rear 144
Assistance for the combustion engine 68
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 284
Assistance when driving off 107
Assist, BMW 249
ASSIST, Hybrid system 68
Audio playback 197
Audio playback, Blue‐ tooth 212
AUTO H button, refer to Auto‐ matic Hold 69 AUTO intensity 131
Automatic car wash 289
Automatic climate con‐ trol 130
Automatic Curb Monitor 58
Automatic deactivation, front passenger airbags 96
Automatic deactivation of the hybrid system 287
Automatic engine start-stop function 66
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 90
Automatic Hold 69
Automatic locking 39
Automatic recirculated-air control 132
Automatic Soft Closing, doors 39
Automatic tailgate 40
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 73
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 131
AUTO program, intensity 131
Auxiliary air conditioning 137
Auxiliary air conditioning/heat‐ ing system 136
AUX-IN port 208
Average fuel consumption 84
Average speed 84
Axle loads, weights 297
B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 51
Backup camera 116
Balance 186
Band-Aids, refer to First aid kit 284 Seite 308ReferenceEverything from A to Z308
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 900 579 - 03 12 490