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Wheels and tires
Mobility
In these cases, reduce speed immedi-
ately and have wheels and tires thor-
oughly checked. To do so, drive carefully to the
nearest BMW center or tire dealer. If necessary,
have the vehicle towed there.
Otherwise, tire damage can pose a lethal hazard
to vehicle occupants and other road users. <
Tire age
For various reasons, such as the development
of brittleness, BMW recommends tire replace-
ment after no more than 6 years, regardless of
the actual wear of the tires.
The manufacturing date of tires is contained in
the tire coding:
DOT... 1012 means that the tire was manufac-
tured in week 10 of 2012.
New wheels and tires
Have new wheels and tires mounted only
by your BMW center or by a tire dealer. If
this work is not carried out properly, there is a
danger of subsequent damage and related
safety hazards. Make sure that the new wheels
are balanced. <
Retreaded tires
BMW recommends that you do not use
retreaded tires, since driving safety may
be impaired. The causes for this include poten-
tially different tire casing structures and often
wide variations in tire age, which can result in a
limited service life. <
Correct wheels and tires
When mounting new tires or changing over
from summer to winter tires and vice versa,
mount run-flat tires for your own safety. In the
event of a flat, no spare wheel is available. Your
BMW center will be glad to advise you.
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, which could
lead to body contact and thus to severe acci-
dents. If non-approved wheels and tires are
used, BMW cannot evaluate their suitability,
and therefore cannot guarantee their driving
safety.<
You can inquire about the right wheel/tire com-
bination at your BMW center.
The correct combination of wheels and tires is
also necessary to ensure reliable operation of
various vehicle systems such as ABS, DSC or
FTM.
To maintain good handling and vehicle
response, use only tires of a single brand and
tread configuration. After a tire has been dam-
aged, mount the previous wheel and tire combi-
nation again as soon as possible.
Wheels with Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM electronics
When mounting new tires or changing over
from summer to winter tire
s, or vice versa, only
use wheels with TPM electronics; otherwise,
the Tire Pressure Monitor may not be able to
detect a puncture, refer to page 100. Your
BMW center will be glad to advise you.
Recommended tire brands
Certain makes of tire are recommended by
BMW for each tire size. They are marked with a
clearly visible BMW designation on the sidewall
of the tire.
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MobilityCare
Care
Vehicle equipment
In this chapter, all production, country, and
optional equipment that is offered in the model
range is described. For this reason, descrip-
tions will be given of some equipment that may
not be available in a vehicle, for example due to
the special options or national-market version
selected. This also applies to safety related
functions and systems.
Care products
Regular cleaning and care contributes signifi-
cantly to the value retention of your BMW.
BMW recommends cleaning and caring for your
vehicle with products that are approved by
BMW for this purpose.
Your BMW center will be happy to advise you on
the products and services available for cleaning
and caring for your BMW.
Original BMW CareProducts have been
material-tested, laboratory-checked and
proven in the field, and offer optimal care and
protection for your vehicle. <
Do not use cleaners that contain alcohol
or solvents as these may result in dam-
age. <
Cleaning agents can contain substances
that are dangerous or hazardous to your
health. Therefore, follow the warning and safety
instructions on the packaging. When cleaning
inside the vehicle, always open the doors or
windows of the vehicle. In enclosed areas, pro-
vide for sufficient ventilation. Only use products
designed for cleaning vehicles. <
Exterior care
Washing the vehicle
Especially during the winter months,
ensure that the vehicle is washed more
frequently. Heavy soiling and road salt can lead
to vehicle damage. <
After washing the vehicle, apply the
brakes briefly to dry them; otherwise,
water can reduce braking efficiency over the
short term and the brake discs can corrode. <
Automatic car washes
Give preference to car washes that use cloth or
soft brushes in order to avoid paint damage.
Do not use high-pressure car washes;
otherwise, water may drip into the vehicle
around the windows. <
Before driving into a car wash, ensure that it is
suitable for your BMW. Check the following:
> Dimensions of your vehicle, refer to
page 281.
> If necessary: fold in the exterior mirrors,
refer to page 54.
> Maximum permissible tire width.
Avoid car washes with guide rail heights
over 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, there is the
danger of damaging chassis parts. <
Preparations before driving into an automatic
car wash:
> Unscrew the rod antenna.
> Deactivate the rain sensor to prevent
undesired wiper operation.
> Remove additional add-on parts, e.g. spoil-
ers or phone antennas, if they could be
damaged.
> Leave the remote control in the ignition
lock.
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Technical data
Reference
Dimensions
Coupe
1
Vehicle width, with exterior mirrors:
77.2 in/1,961 mm 4
Wheelbase: 108.7 in/2,760 mm
2 Vehicle height: 54.9 in/1,395 mm
Vehicle height, 335is: 54.1 in/1,375 mm 5
Vehicle length: 181.9 in/4,620 mm
3 Vehicle width, without exterior mirrors:
70.2 in/1,782 mm
Smallest turning circle diam.: 36.1 ft/11.0 m, with xDrive: 38.7 ft/11.8 m.
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Reference
Control Center, refer to
iDrive 18
Control Display 19
– switching off 19
Control Display, refer to iDrive 18
– adjusting brightness 92
Controller, refer to iDrive 18
Controls and displays 10
Control unit, refer to iDrive 18
Convenient loading in Convertible 33
Convenient opening and
closing
– glass roof 32
– glass roof with Comfort
Access 39
– retractable hardtop 32
– windows 32
– windows with Comfort Access 39
– with Comfort Access 39
Convertible
– bag holder 129
– convenient loading 33
– enlarging trunk 128
– folding down rear backrest 128
– retractable hardtop 42
– rollover protection system 106
– securing cargo 140
– stowing cargo 140
Coolant 259
– checking level 259
Coolant temperature 259
Cooling, maximum 115
Cooling fluid, refer to Coolant 259
Cooling system, refer to
Coolant 259
Copyright 2
Corner-illuminating lamps
– replacing bulbs 267
Cornering light, refer to Adaptive Light Control 109
Correct tires 253 Courtesy lamps, refer to
Interior lamps 112
Criteria for route 155
Cross-hairs in navigation 151
Cruise control 72
– active 74
– malfunction 74
Cruise control, refer to Active Cruise Control 74
Cruising range 82
Cupholders 126
Curb weight, refer to Weights 283
Custom er
Relations 227
D
Dashboard, refer to
Cockpit 10
Dashboard, refer to Instrument cluster 12
Dashboard lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting 112
Data, technical
– capacities 284
– dimensions 281
– weights 283
Data memory 261
Data transfer 228
Date
– date format 89
– setting 89
Daytime running lights 109
– replacing bulbs 267
DBC Dynamic Brake Control 95
Deactivating front passenger
airbags 105
Deadlocking, refer to Locking 32
Defect
– door lock 34
– fuel filler flap 232
Defining a home address 215
Destination, entering by town/ city name 147 Destination address
– entering
146,152
Destination entry via BMW Assist 151
Destination for navigation
– entering by voice 152
– entering via map 151
– entry 146
– home address 149
– manual entry 146
Destination guidance 155
– bypassing a route section 156
– changing specified route 155
– continuing 155
– starting 155
– voice instructions 157
– volume of voice
instructions 157
Digital clock 80
Digital compass 122
Dimensions 281
Directional indicators, refer to Turn signals 70
Direction instructions, refer to Voice instructions 157
Directory for navigation, refer
to Address book 148
Display, refer to iDrive controls 18
Displaying contact pictures 21
5
Dis p
lay lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting 112
Displays
– on the Control Display 18
Displays, refer to Instrument cluster 12
Displays and controls 10
Disposal
– coolant 259
– remote control battery 40
– vehicle battery 271
Distance remaining to service, refer to Service
requirements 85
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Heating
– mirrors54
– rear window 117
– seats 51
– steering wheel 55
Heating and ventilation, refer to Climate 114
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing cargo 140
Height, refer to
Dimensions 281
Height adjustment
– seats 47
– steering wheel 55
High-beam Assistant 110
High beams 110
– headlamp flasher 110
– indicator lamp 13
High beams and low beams,
automatic, refer to High-
beam Assistant 110
High-pressure
washer 262,263
High water, refer to Driving through water 138
Highways, refer to Route criteria 155
Hill Descent Control HDC 97
Hills 139
Holders for cups 126
Homepage BMW 4
Hood 256
Hooks for shopping bags 129
Horn 10,11
Hotel function, refer to Locking or unlocking
separately 36
Hot exhaust system 137
Hydraulic brake assist, refer to Dynamic Brake Control 95
Hydroplaning 138
I
Ice warning, refer to Outside
temperature warning 80Identification marks
– run-flat tires
254
– tire coding 251
iDrive 18
– adjusting brightness 92
– changing date and time 88
– changing language 92
– changing settings 92
– changing units of measure and display format 85
– controls 18
– menu guidance 19
– operating principle 18
– overview 18
– start menu 19
– status information 21
Ignition 61
– switched off 61
– switched on 61
Ignition key, refer to Remote control with integrated
key 30
Ignition key position 1, refer to Radio readiness 60
Ignition key position 2, refer to
Ignition on 61
Ignition lock 60
Imprint 2
Incoming call 205
Indicator and warning lamps 13
– Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 101
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure 235
Inflation pressure monitoring, refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor TPM 100
Initializing
– after power failure 270
– compass, refer to Calibrating 123
– Flat Tire Monitor FTM 98
– glass roof 42
– refer to Setting the time and date 88 Installation location
– telephone
124
Instructions for navigation system, refer to Voice
instructions 157
Instrument cluster 12
Instrument cluster, refer to
Cockpit 10
Instrument combination, refer to Instrument cluster 12
Instrument lighting 112
Integrated key 30
Integrated universal remote
control 12
0
Intera
ctive map 152
Interior lamps 112
– remote control 32
Interior motion sensor 37
Interior rearview mirror 54
– automatic dimming feature 55
– compass 122
Interlock, refer to Disengaging the remote control 63
Intermittent mode of the
wipers 71
Intersection, entering, navigation 147
J
Jacking points 270
Joystick, refer to iDrive 18
Jumpering, refer to Jump-
starting 274
Jump-starting 274
K
Key, refer to Integrated key/
remote control 30
Keyless go, refer to Comfort Access 38
Keyless opening and closing, refer to Comfort Access 38
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Reference
Key Memory, refer to Personal
Profile 30
Keypad dialing 207
Kickdown 64
– automatic transmission with Steptronic 64
Knock control 233
L
Lamps
– automatic headlamp
control 108
– parking lamps/low beams 108
Lamps and bulbs, replacing
bulbs 266
Lap-and-shoulder belt, refer to Safety belts 52
Lashing eyes, refer to Securing cargo 140
Last destinations 149
LATCH child restraint fixing system 57
Launch Control 69
Leather care 264
LED Light-emitting diodes 267
Length, refer to Dimensions 281
License plate lamp, replacing
bulb 269
Light
– High-beam Assistant 110
Light-alloy wheels 264
Light-emitting diodes LED 267
Lighter 127
– connecting electrical appliances 127
Lighting
– instruments 112
– lamps and bulbs 266
– vehicle, refer to Lamps 108
Light switch 108
Limit, refer to Speed limit 91Load
140
Load securing equipment, refer to Securing cargo 140
Lock buttons, doors, refer to
Locking 35
Locking
– adjusting confirmation signal 33
– from inside 35
– from outside 32
– without remote control, refer to Comfort Access 38
Locking and unlocking doors
– confirmation signals 33
– from inside 34
– from outside 32
Low beam control, refer to High-beam Assistant 110
Low-beam headlamps 108
– automatic 108
Lower back support, refer to Lumbar support 48
Luggage rack, refer to Roof- mounted luggage rack 141
Lumbar support 48
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires 254
Maintenance, refer to Service
and Warranty Information
Booklet for US models or in
the Warranty and Service
Guide Booklet for Canadian
models
Maintenance system 260
Malfunction
– automatic transmission with Steptronic 65
– tires 99
Malfunction warnings, refer to Check Control 89
Manual car wash 263
Manually unlocking parking lock 68 Manual mode, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic 64
Manual operation
– door lock 34
– driver's door 34
– fuel filler flap 232
– parking lock 68
– parking lock, automatic transmission 65
Manual transmission 63
Map for navigation
– changing scale 158
– entering destination 151
Map view 157
Master key, refer to Remote
control with integrated
key 30
Maximum cooling 115
Maximum speed
– with winter tires 254
Measurements, refer to
Dimensions 281
Memory, refer to Seat and mirror memory 52
MENU button 18
Menus, refer to iDrive 18
Messages 216
Messages from the Concierge service 217
Microfilter
– BMW Maintenance
System 260
– for automatic climate
control 118
Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter
– BMW Maintenance System 260
Microphone
– telephone 14
– voice commands 14
Mirror dimming feature 55
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Storing tires254
Stowage, refer to Storage compartments 125
Street, entering,
navigation 147
Suitable mobile phones 200
Summer tires, refer to Wheels
and tires 235
Switches, refer to Cockpit 10
Switching off
– engine 62
Switching off the engine
– Start/Stop button 60
Switching the cooling function on and off 117
Switch-on times of parked car
ventilation, preselecting 118
Symbols 4
T
Tachometer 81
Tailgate, refer to Trunk lid 35
Tail lamp
– replacing bulb 269
Tail lamp, refer to Tail lamps 268
Tail lamps 268
– replacing bulb 268,269
Tank contents, refer to Capacities 284
Tasks 219
Technical data 280
– dimensions 281
Technical modifications, refer to For your own safety 5
Telephone 200
– hands-free system 209
– installation location, refer to Center armrest 124
– phone book 207
– received calls 208
– redialing 208
– refer to separate Owner's Manual
– voice commands 209TeleService
225
Teleservice Diagnosis 226
Temperature
– automatic climate control 115
– changing unit of measure 85
– coolant, refer to Coolant
temperature 259
Temperature display
– outside temperature 80
– outside temperature warning 80
– setting the units 85
Tempomat, refer to Cruise control 72
Tensioning straps, refer to
Securing cargo 140
Text message 217
Third brake lamp, refer to
Center brake lamp 269
Through-loading opening with integrated transport
bag 131
Through-loading system 128
Tilt alarm sensor 37
Tilt function, passenger side mirror 54
Timer, refer to Preselecting
switch-on times 118
Tire inflation pressure 235
– loss 99,100
Tire pressure monitoring, refer to Flat Tire Monitor 98
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 100
– r es
etting the system 101
– system limitations 100
– warning lamp 101
Tire puncture, refer to Flat Tire Monitor 99
Tire Quality Grading 251Tires
– age
251,253
– air loss 101
– breaking in 136
– changing, refer to Changing wheels 269
– condition 252
– damage 252
– inflation pressure 235
– labels 251
– minimum tread depth 252
– new wheels and tires 253
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Flat Tire Monitor 98
– pressure monitoring, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 100
– puncture 99
– replacing 253
– run-flat tires 254
– size 251
– storage 254
– tread depth 252
– wear indicators, refer to Minimum tread depth 252
– wheel/tire combination, refer to Correct wheels and
tires 253
– winter tires 254
TMC station, refer to Traffic bulletins 159
Tools, refer to Onboard vehicle tool kit 266
Top, refer to Retractable
hardtop 42
Tow bar 276
Tow fitting 275
– screw thread 275
Tow fittings for tow-starting and towing away 275
Towing 275
– car with automatic transmission 275
– methods 276
– with 7-gear Sport automatic transmission with double
clutch 276
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Reference
Towing and tow-starting
275
Town/city, for navigation 147
Tow rope 276
Tow-starting 275,277
TPM, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor 100
Traction control, refer to
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC 95
Traffic bulletins
– categories 161
Traffic bulletins, filtering 161
Traffic bulletins for
navigation 159
– during destination guidance 161
Traffic bulletins in navigation
– screen display in the map view 161
Traffic congestion
– displaying traffic bulletins 159
– refer to Route, bypassing segments 156
Transmission
– 7-gear Sport automatic
transmission with double
clutch 65
– automatic transmission with Steptronic 63
– idle position 66
– Launch Control 69
– manually unlocking parking lock 68
– manual transmission 63
– overriding selector lever lock for automatic transmission
with Steptronic 65
– reverse gear 66
Transmission interlock
– refer to Changing selector
lever position 63
– refer to P Park 64
Transporting children safely 56
Transport securing devices,
refer to Securing cargo 140Tread depth, refer to Minimum
tire tread 252
Trip, deleting 154
Trip, storing 154
Trip computer, refer to Displays on the Control
Display 82
Trip-distance counter, refer to Trip odometer 80
Triple turn signal activation 70
Trip odometer 80
Trips, changing 154
Trunk
– capacity 283
– Comfort Access 39
– folding up the floor
panel 130
– lamp, refer to Interior lamps 112
– ope ni
ng from inside 35
– opening from outside 35
Trunk lid 35
– Comfort Access 39
– emergency release 36
– locking or unlocking
separately 36
– opening from inside 35
– opening from outside 35
– remote control 33
Turning circle, refer to Dimensions 281
Turn signal 70
Turn signal indicators
– indicator/warning lamp 12
Turn signals
– triple turn signal 70
Tying down loads, refer to
Cargo loading 140
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/
UTQR 251
Units
– average fuel consumption 85 Units of measure
– temperature
85
Universal garage door opener, refer to Integrated universal
remote control 120
Unlatching, refer to Unlocking 38
Unlocking
– from inside 35
– from outside 32
– setting unlocking characteristics 32
– trunk lid 39
– without remote control, refer to Comfort Access 38
Updating the navigation
data 144
Using contact data 220
V
Variable light distribution,
refer to Adaptive Light
Control 109
Vehicle
– battery 270
– breaking in 136
– cargo loading 139
– identification number, refer to Engine compartment 255
– measurements, refer to
Dimensions 281
– parking 62
– weight 283
Vehicle equipment 5
Vehicle jack 270
Vehicle storage 265
Ventilation 117
– draft-free 117
– in the rear 118
Ventilation, refer to Climate 114
Ventilation while at a
standstill 118
Vents, refer to Ventilation 117
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