2013 BMW 6 SERIES GRAN COUPE flat tire

Tire age
DOT … 1013: the tire was manufactured in the
10th week 2013.
Recommendation
Regardless of wear, replace tires at least every
6 years.
Uniform Tire Quality GradingQuality 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 Fed‐
eral Safety Requirements in addition to these
grades.
TreadwearThe treadwear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified gov‐
ernment test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half, 1 g,
times as well on the government course as a
tire graded 100. The relative performance of
tires depends upon the actual conditions of
their use, however, and may depart signifi‐
cantly from the norm due to variations in driv‐
ing habits, service practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate.
Traction
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C.
Those grades represent the tire's ability to
stop on wet pavement as measured under
controlled conditions on specified governmenttest surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction performance.
The traction grade assigned to this tire is
based on straight-ahead braking traction tests,
and does not include acceleration, cornering,
hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.
Temperature
The temperature grades are A, the highest, B,
and C, representing the tire's resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled conditions
on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the ma‐
terial of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire
life, and excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds
to a level of performance which all passenger
car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades Band
A represent higher levels of performance on
the laboratory test wheel than the minimum re‐
quired by law.
Temperature grade for this tire
The temperature grade for this tire is es‐
tablished for a tire that is properly inflated and
not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinfla‐
tion, or excessive loading, either separately or
in combination, can cause heat buildup and
possible tire failure.
If necessary, have the vehicle towed.◀
RSC – Run-flat tires
Run-flat tires, refer to page 201, are labeled
with a circular symbol containing the letters RSC marked on the sidewall.
M+S
Winter and all-season tires with better cold
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Wheel and tire combination
Information on the correct wheel-tire combina‐
tion and rim versions for your vehicle can be
obtained from your service center.
Incorrect wheel and tire combinations impair
the function of a variety of systems such as
ABS or DSC.
To maintain good handling and vehicle re‐
sponse, use only tires with a single tread con‐
figuration from a single manufacturer.
Following tire damage, have the original wheel
and tire combination remounted on the vehicle
as soon as possible.
Approved wheels and tires
The manufacturer of your vehicle recom‐
mends that you use only wheels and tires that
have been approved for your particular vehicle
model.
For example, despite having the same official
size ratings, variations can lead to body con‐
tact and with it, the risk of severe accidents.
The manufacturer of your vehicle cannot eval‐
uate non-approved wheels and tires to deter‐
mine if they are suited for use, and therefore
cannot ensure the operating safety of the vehi‐
cle if they are mounted.◀
Recommended tire brands
For each tire size, the manufacturer of your ve‐
hicle recommends certain tire brands. These
can be identified by a star on the tire sidewall.
With proper use, these tires meet the highest
standards for safety and handling.
New tires
Due to technical factors associated with their
manufacture, tires do not achieve their full
traction potential until after an initial breaking-
in period.
Drive conservatively for the first
200 miles/300 km.
Retreaded tires
The manufacturer of your vehicle does not rec‐
ommend the use of retreaded tires.
Retreaded tires
Possibly substantial variations in the de‐
sign and age of the tire casing structures can
limit service life and have a negative impact on
road safety.◀
Winter tires
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends
winter tires for winter roads or at temperatures
below +45 ℉/+7 ℃.
Although so-called all-season M+S tires do
provide better winter traction than summer
tires, they do not provide the same level of per‐
formance as winter tires.
Maximum speed of winter tires If the maximum speed of the vehicle is higher
than the permissible speed for the winter tires,
then display a corresponding sign in the field
of vision. You can obtain this sign from the tire
specialist or from your service center.
Maximum speed for winter tires
Do not exceed the maximum speed for
the winter tires; otherwise, tire damage and ac‐
cidents can occur.◀
Run-flat tires If you are already using run-flat tires, for your
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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 switching 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
remain drivable to a restricted degree in the
event of a pressure loss.
Continued driving with a damaged tire, refer to
page 100.
Continued driving with a damaged tire, refer to
page 97.
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.
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Lamps in the trunk lidAccess to the lamps
If necessary, remove the fasteners using the
screwdriver from the onboard vehicle tool kit
and fold away the cover.
Inside brake lamp
Follow the general instructions on Lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 210.
24-watt bulb, HP24W
1.Squeeze the bulb holder and pull it out.2.Pull off the connector.3.Replace the bulb.4.Mount the bulb holder and the cover of the
trunk lid in reverse order.
Reversing lamp
Follow the general instructions on Lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 210.
16-watt bulb, W16W1.Unscrew the bulb holder counterclockwise.2.Pull out the bulb and replace it.3.Mount the bulb holder and the cover of the
trunk lid in reverse order.
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.
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Engine, automatic switch-off 60
Engine compartment 203
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 203
Engine coolant 207
Engine idling when driving, coasting 183
Engine oil 205
Engine oil, adding 206
Engine oil additives 206
Engine oil change 206
Engine oil filler neck 206
Engine oil temperature 78
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 206
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 206
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 31
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 217
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 59
Engine stop 59
Engine temperature 78
Entering/exiting vehicle, as‐ sistance, steering wheel 53
Entering a car wash 221
Equipment, interior 160
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 117
Exchanging wheels/tires 199
Exhaust system 174
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 52
Exterior mirrors 51
External start 217
External temperature dis‐ play 79
External temperature warn‐ ing 79
Eyes for securing cargo 178 F
Failure message, refer to Check Control 76
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 41
Fan, refer to Air flow 153
Fault displays, refer to Check Control 76
Filler neck for engine oil 206
Fine wood, care 223
First aid kit 217
Fitting for towing, refer to Tow fitting 220
Flat tire, changing wheels 213
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 98
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 95
Flat tire, warning lamp 96, 99
Flooding 175
Floor carpet, care 224
Floor mats, care 224
Fold down the rear seat back‐ rest, see Though-loading
system 164
Fold-out position, windshield wipers 67
Foot brake 175
For the headliner, refer to All around the interior rearview
mirror 15
Front airbags 92
Front center armrest 168
Front fog lamps 90
Front lamps 210
Front passenger airbags, au‐ tomatic deactivation 94
Front passenger airbags, indi‐ cator lamp 94
Front seats 45
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 98
Fuel 190
Fuel cap 188
Fuel consumption, current 80 Fuel consumption, refer to
Average fuel consump‐
tion 84
Fuel filler flap 188
Fuel gauge 78
Fuel quality 190
Fuel recommendation 190
Fuel, tank capacity 230
Fuse 214
G Garage door opener, refer to Integrated universal remote
control 160
Gasoline 190
Gasoline quality 190
Gear change, automatic transmission 68
Gear shift indicator 81
General driving notes 174
Glass sunroof, powered with tilt function 43
Glove compartment 167
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 229
Gross weight, permissible for trailer towing 229
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 62
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 161
Hazard warning flashers 216
HDC Hill Descent Con‐ trol 119
Head airbags 92
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic 88
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture 87
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control 34
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Headlamp glass 211
Headlamps 210
Headlamps, care 222
Headlamp washer system 65
Head restraints 45
Head restraints, front 49
Head-Up Display 149
Head-up Display, care 224
Heating, refer to Parked-car heating 157
Heavy cargo, stowing 178
Height, seats 45
Height, vehicle 228
High-beam Assistant 89
High beams 65
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 89
Hill Descent Control HDC 119
Hills 176
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 117
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 169
Homepage 6
Hood 203
Horn 12
Hotel function, trunk lid 37
Hot exhaust system 174
HUD Head-Up Display 149
Hydroplaning 175
I Ice warning, refer to External temperature warning 79
Icy roads, refer to External temperature warning 79
Identification marks, tires 197
Identification number, refer to Important features in the en‐
gine compartment 203
iDrive 16
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 30
Ignition off 58 Ignition on 58
Indication of a flat tire 96, 99
Indicator and warning lamps 76
Individual air distribution 153
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 31
Inflation pressure, tires 191
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires 98
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter 83
Initialization, Integral Active Steering 121
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 96
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 99
Instrument cluster 72
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 73
Instrument display, multifunc‐ tional 73
Instrument lighting 90
Integral Active Steering 120
Integrated key 30
Integrated universal remote control 160
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 216
Intelligent Safety 100
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram 153
Interior equipment 160
Interior lamps 90
Interior lamps via remote con‐ trol 34
Interior motion sensor 41
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 53
Internet page 6
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 80 J
Jacking points for the vehicle jack 213
Joystick, automatic transmis‐ sion 68
Jump-starting 217
K
Key/remote control 30
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 37
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile 31
Kickdown, automatic trans‐ mission 68
Knee airbag 92
L Lamp replacement, front 210
Lamp replacement, rear 212
Lamps 87
Lamps and bulbs 210
Lane departure warning 111
Lane margin, warning 111
Language on Control Dis‐ play 86
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 178
LATCH child restraint fixing system 55
Leather, care 222
LED headlamps, Bulb re‐ placement 212
LED light 212
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 211
Length, vehicle 229
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 21
License plate lamp, bulb re‐ placement 212
Light alloy wheels, care 223
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Light-emitting diodes,LEDs 211
Lighting 87
Lighting, speaker 91
Lighting via remote con‐ trol 34
Light switch 87
Load 177
Loading 177
Lock, door 35
Locking/unlocking from in‐ side 36
Locking/unlocking via door lock 35
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 34
Locking, automatic 39
Locking, central 33
Locking, settings 39
Locking via trunk lid 37
Lock, power window 42
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows 57
Low beams 87
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 89
Lower back support 46
Lumbar support 46
M
Maintenance 208
Maintenance require‐ ments 208
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 80
Maintenance system, BMW 208
Malfunction displays, refer to Check Control 76
Manual air distribution 153
Manual air flow 153
Manual brake, refer to Parking brake 62
Manual mode, transmis‐ sion 69 Manual operation, backup
camera 140
Manual operation, door lock 36
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 52
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 188
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 137
Manual operation, parking brake 64
Manual operation, Side View 144
Manual operation, Top View 142
Marking on approved tires 200
Marking, run-flat tires 201
Massage seat, front 47
Master key, refer to Remote control 30
Maximum cooling 154
Maximum speed, display 81
Maximum speed, winter tires 200
Measure, units of 86
Medical kit 217
Memory for seat, mirrors, steering wheel 51
Menu, EfficientDynamics 182
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 83
Menus, operating, iDrive 16
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 17
Messages, refer to Check Control 76
Microfilter 155
Minimum tread, tires 199
Mirror 51
Mirror memory 51
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 175
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7 Moisture in headlamp 211
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 16
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 54
Multifunctional instrument display 73
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 12
N Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 49
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 223
New wheels and tires 199
Night Vision with pedestrian detection 108
No Passing Information 81
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 219
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 209
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 209
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 141
Octane rating, refer to Gaso‐ line quality 190
Odometer 79
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 205
Oil, adding 206
Oil additives 206
Oil change 206
Oil change interval, service requirements 80
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RSC Run Flat System Com‐ponent, refer to Run-flat
tires 201
Rubber components, care 223
Run-flat tires 201
S Safe braking 175
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 49
Safety belts 48
Safety belts, care 223
Safety Package, refer to Ac‐ tive Protection 114
Safety switch, windows 42
Safety systems, airbags 92
Saving fuel 179
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 16
Screwdriver 210
Screw thread for tow fit‐ ting 220
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 48
Seat heating, front 47
Seat heating, rear 48
Seating position for chil‐ dren 54
Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory 51
Seats 45
Seat ventilation, front 48
Selection list in instrument cluster 83
Selector lever, automatic transmission 68
Sensors, care 224
Service and warranty 7
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS 208 Service requirements, dis‐
play 80
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 217
Services, ConnectedDrive
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing 39
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 85
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ rors, steering wheel 51
Shifting, automatic transmis‐ sion 68
Shift Lights 70
Shift paddles on steering wheel 70
Shoulder support 47
Side airbags 92
Side View 143
Signaling, horn 12
Signals when unlocking 39
Sitting safely 45
Size 228
Ski bag 165
Smallest turning circle 229
Smoker's package 162
Snow chains 201
Socket 163
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 209
SOS button 216
Spare fuse 214
Speaker lighting 91
Specified engine oil types 206
Speed, average 84
Speed limit detection, on‐ board computer 84
Speed limiter, display 81
Speed Limit Information 81
Speed limit in the com‐ puter 84
Split screen 20
SPORT+ - program, Dynamic Driving Control 122 Sport automatic transmis‐
sion 70
SPORT program, driving dy‐ namics 123
Sport program, transmis‐ sion 69
Stability control systems 117
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 60
Start/Stop button 58
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 31
Starting the engine 59
Status display, tires 95
Status information, iDrive 19
Status of Owner's Manual 6
Steering, Integral Active Steering 120
Steering wheel, adjusting 53
Steering wheel heating 53
Steering wheel memory 51
Steptronic, automatic trans‐ mission 68
Stopping the engine 59
Storage compartments 167
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 167
Storage, tires 201
Storing the vehicle 224
Summer tires, tread 199
Supplementary text mes‐ sage 77
Surround View 139
Suspension settings 121
Switch for Dynamic Driving Control 121
Switch, refer to Cockpit 12
Symbols 6
SYNC program, automatic cli‐ mate control 154
T
Tachometer 78
Tail and brake lamps 212
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