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Tire sizePressure specifica‐
tions in bar/PSI
Front: 245/40 R 19
94 Y RSC
Rear: 275/35 R 19 96
Y RSC
2.5 / 36
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-
2.6 / 38
Front: 245/35 R 20
95 Y XL RSC
Rear: 275/30 R 20 97
Y XL RSC
2.6 / 38
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-
2.9 /42
With high-speed tuning feature
Tire sizePressure specifica‐
tions in bar/PSI
Specifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires
245/45 R 18 96 Y
RSC
245/45 R 18 100 V
M+S XL RSC
2.9 /423.2 / 46Front: 245/45 R 18
96 Y RSC
Rear:
275/40 R 18 99 Y RSC
2.9 /42
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-
2.9 /42
Front: 245/40 R 19
94 Y RSC
Rear:
275/35 R 19 96 Y RSC
2.9 /42
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-
3.2 / 46
Front: 245/35 R 20
95 Y XL RSC
Rear:
275/30 R 20 97 Y XL RSC
2.9 /42
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-
3.2 / 46
528i xDrive
Without high-speed tuning feature
Tire sizePressure specifica‐
tions in bar/PSI
Specifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires
225/55 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 RSC
2.4 / 352.9 /42Front: 245/45 R 18
96 Y RSC
Rear: 275/40 R 18 99
Y RSC
2.4 / 35
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-
2.4 / 35
Front: 245/40 R 19
94 Y RSC
Rear: 275/35 R 19 96
Y RSC
2.4 / 35
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-
2.6 / 38
Front: 245/35 R 20
95 Y XL RSC
Rear: 275/30 R 20 97
Y XL RSC
2.5 / 36
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-
3.0 / 44
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
245/45 R 18 100 V M
+S XL A/S RSC
245/40 R 19 98 V M
+S XL A/S RSC

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Tire sizePressure specifica‐
tions in bar/PSI
Specifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires
225/55 R 17 97 H M
+S A/S RSC
245/45 R 18 96 Y
RSC
245/45 R 18 100 V
M+S XL RSC
2.8 / 413.3 / 48Front: 245/45 R 18
96 Y RSC
Rear:
275/40 R 18 99 Y
RSC
2.8 / 41
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-
2.8 / 41
Front: 245/40 R 19
94 Y RSC
Rear:
275/35 R 19 96 Y
RSC
2.8 / 41
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-
3.0 / 44
Front: 245/35 R 20
95 Y XL RSC
Rear:
275/30 R 20 97 Y XL
RSC
2.9 /42
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-
3.3 / 48
Compact wheel:
T 135/90 R 17 104
M
Speed up to a max. of
50 mph / 80 km/h
4.2 / 60
535i xDrive, 535d xDrive
Without high-speed tuning feature
Tire sizePressure specifica‐
tions 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
2.5 / 362.9 /42Front: 245/45 R 18
96 Y RSC
Rear:
275/40 R 18 99 Y
RSC
2.5 / 36
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-
2.5 / 36
Front: 245/40 R 19
94 Y RSC
Rear:
275/35 R 19 96 Y
RSC
2.4 / 35
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-
2.6 / 38
Front:
245/35 R 20 95 Y XL
Rear:
275/30 R 20 97 Y XL
2.5 / 36
-
-
3.0 / 44
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
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

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Tire sizePressure specifica‐
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Specifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires
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
2.8 / 413.3 / 48Front: 245/45 R 18
96 Y RSC
Rear:
275/40 R 18 99 Y
RSC
2.8 / 41
-
-
2.8 / 41
Front: 245/40 R 19
94 Y RSC
Rear:
275/35 R 19 96 Y
RSC
2.8 / 41
-
-
3.0 / 44
Front: 245/35 R 20
95 Y XL RSC
Rear:
275/30 R 20 97 Y XL
RSC
2.9 /42
-
-
3.3 / 48
Compact wheel:
T 135/90 R 17 104
M
Speed up to a max. of
50 mph / 80 km/h
4.2 / 60
550i xDrive
Without high-speed tuning feature
Tire sizePressure specifica‐
tions 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
245/45 R 18 100 V M
+S XL RSC
2.6 / 383.0 / 44Front: 245/45 R 18
96 Y RSC
Rear: 275/40 R 18 99
Y RSC
2.6 / 38
-
-
2.6 / 38
Front: 245/40 R 19
94 Y RSC
Rear: 275/35 R 19 96
Y RSC
2.6 / 38
-
-
2.7 / 39
Front: 245/35 R 20
95 Y XL RSC
Rear: 275/30 R 20 97
Y XL RSC
2.7 / 39
-
-
3.1 / 45
245/45 R 18 100 V M
+S XL A/S RSC
245/40 R 19 98 V M
+S XL A/S RSC

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Tire sizePressure specifica‐
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Front: 245/45 R 18
96 Y RSC
Rear:
275/40 R 18 99 Y
RSC
2.9 /42
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-
2.9 /42
Front: 245/40 R 19
94 Y RSC
Rear:
275/35 R 19 96 Y
RSC
2.9 /42
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-
3.2 / 46
Front: 245/35 R 20
95 Y XL RSC
Rear:
275/30 R 20 97 Y XL
RSC
3.1 / 45
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-
3.4 / 49
With high-speed tuning feature
Tire sizePressure specifica‐
tions in bar/PSI
Specifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires
245/45 R 18 96 Y
RSC
245/45 R 18 100 V
M+S XL RSC
2.9 /423.4 / 49245/45 R 18 100 V M
+S XL A/S RSC
245/40 R 19 98 V M
+S XL A/S RSC

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
remain drivable to a restricted degree in the
event of a pressure loss.
Continued driving with a damaged tire, refer to
page 109.
Continued driving with a damaged tire, refer to
page 106.
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 recom‐
mended.
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
sufficiently tight. Retighten as needed accord‐
ing 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, settings should be
made via the iDrive for the snow chains being
applied.
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
steering of the Integral Active Steering is deac‐
tivated automatically.
At speeds above the maximum permitted
speed with snow chains of 30 mph/50 km/h,
the rear axle steering is activated again auto‐
matically.
Activating the status
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Changing wheels
Hints
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.
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 cen‐
ter to ensure that all comfort functions are fully
available and that any Check Control mes‐
sages of these comfort functions are no longer
displayed.
Charging the battery
Note Do not plug chargers into the socketDo not connect battery chargers to the
factory-installed sockets in the vehicle as this
may damage the battery.◀
General information Make sure that the battery is always suffi‐
ciently charged to guarantee that the battery
remains usable for its full service life.
The battery may need to be charged in the fol‐
lowing cases:▷When making frequent short-distance
drives.▷If the vehicle is not used for prolonged pe‐
riods, longer than a month.
Starting aid terminals
In the vehicle, only charge the battery via the
starting aid terminals, refer to page 242, in the
engine compartment 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: saving new, see user's
manual for Navigation, Entertainment and
Communication.▷Navigation system: wait for the operability
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CareVehicle equipmentAll standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Car washes Hints 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 ℃.
If the vehicle has a glass sunroof, ensure that a distance of at least 31.5 inches/80 cm is main‐
tained. Holding them too close or using exces‐
sively high pressures or temperatures can
cause damage or preliminary damage that may
then lead to long-term damage.
Follow the user's manual 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.◀
Regularly remove foreign items such as leaves
in the area below the windshield when the
hood is raised.
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in
winter.Intense soiling and road salt can damage the
vehicle.
Automatic car washes
Hints
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 71, to avoid unintentional wiper acti‐
vation.▷In some cases, an unintentional alarm can
be triggered by the interior motion sensor
of the alarm system. Follow the instruc‐
tions on avoiding an unintentional alarm,
refer to page 43.
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:
Manual transmission:
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 126
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 133
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 76
Activated-charcoal filter 163
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 122
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 133
Active Protection 123
Active roll stabilization, see Dynamic Drive 129
Active seat, front 50
Active seat ventilation, front 51
Active Steering, integral 130
Adaptive brake assistant 126
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 123
Adaptive drive 129
Adaptive light control 97
Additives, oil 227
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 48
After washing vehicle 247
Airbags 101
Airbags, indicator/warning light 102
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 162
Air distribution, manual 161
Air drying, refer to Cooling function 162
Air flow, automatic climate control 161
Air pressure, tires 207 Air vents, refer to Ventila‐
tion 163
Alarm system 42
Alarm, unintentional 43
All around the center con‐ sole 14
All around the headliner 15
All around the steering wheel 12
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 221
All-wheel-drive 128
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 168
Alternative oil types 227
Ambient light 100
Antifreeze, washer fluid 72
Antilock Brake System, ABS 126
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 126
Approved engine oils 227
Armrest, refer to Center arm‐ rest 177
Arrival time 93
Ashtray 169
Ashtray, front 169, 170
Ashtray, rear 170
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 241
Assistance when driving off 126
Attentiveness assistant 124
AUTO H button, refer to Au‐ tomatic Hold 68
AUTO intensity 161
Automatic car wash 246
Automatic climate con‐ trol 160
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go 133 Automatic Curb Monitor 57
Automatic deactivation, front passenger airbags 103
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 97
Automatic Hold 68
Automatic locking 41
Automatic recirculated-air control 162
Automatic Soft Closing, doors 36
Automatic tailgate 37
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 73
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 161
AUTO program, intensity 161
Auto Start/Stop function 65
Average fuel consumption 92
Average speed 92
Axle loads, weights 253
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 50
Backrest, width 50
Backup camera 147
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 241
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 244
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 238
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 30
Battery, vehicle 238
Belts, safety belts 52
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 178
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