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 174, 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 174, 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.◀
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Tire inflation pressure values up to
100 mph/160 km/h
640iTire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSISpecifications 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 18 100 V
M+S XL RSC2.2 / 322.4 / 35Front: 245/45 R 18
96 Y RSC
Rear:
275/40 R 18 99 Y
RSC2.2 / 32
--
2.2 / 32Front: 245/40 R 19
94 Y RSC
Rear:
275/35 R 19 96 Y
RSC2.2 / 32
--
2.4 / 35Front: 245/35 R 20
95 Y XL RSC
Rear:
275/30 R 20 97 Y
XL RSC2.6 / 38
--
2.6 / 38Compact wheel:
T 135/90 R 17 104
MSpeed up to a max. of
50 mph / 80 km/h
4.2 / 60650iTire sizePressure specifica‐
tions in bar/PSISpecifications 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 18 100 V M
+S XL RSC2.2 / 322.4 / 35Front: 245/45 R 18 96
Y RSC
Rear: 275/40 R 18 99
Y RSC2.2 / 32
--
2.2 / 32Front: 245/40 R 19 94
Y RSC
Rear: 275/35 R 19 96
Y RSC2.2 / 32
--
2.4 / 35Front: 245/35 R 20 95
Y XL RSC
Rear: 275/30 R 20 97
Y XL RSC2.6 / 38
--
2.6 / 38
650i xDrive
Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSISpecifications in bar/
PSI with cold tires245/45 R 18 100 V M
+S XL A/S RSC
245/45 R 18 100 V M
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Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSI245/40 R 19 98 V M
+S XL A/S RSC2.4 / 352.4 / 35Front: 245/45 R 18
96 Y RSC
Rear: 275/40 R 18 99
Y RSC2.2 / 32
--
2.4 / 35Front: 245/40 R 19
94 Y RSC
Rear: 275/35 R 19 96
Y RSC2.4/ 35
--
2.4 / 35Front: 245/35 R 20
95 Y XL RSC
Rear: 275/30 R 20 97
Y XL RSC2.6 / 38
--
2.6 / 38
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
640i
Without high-speed tuning feature
Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSISpecifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires245/45 R 18 100 V
M+S XL A/S RSC
245/45 R 18 100 V
M+S XL RSC2.2 / 322.6 / 38245/40 R 19 98 V M
+S XL A/S RSC2.4 / 352.8 / 41Front: 245/45 R 18
96 Y RSC
Rear:
275/40 R 18 99 Y
RSC2.2 / 32
--
2.2 / 32Front: 245/40 R 19
94 Y RSC
Rear:
275/35 R 19 96 Y
RSC2.2 / 32
--
2.4 / 35Front: 245/35 R 20
95 Y XL RSC
Rear:
275/30 R 20 97 Y
XL RSC2.6 / 38
--
2.6 / 38Compact wheel:
T 135/90 R 17 104
MSpeed up to a max. of
50 mph / 80 km/h
4.2 / 60
With high-speed tuning feature
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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 pro‐
vide better winter traction than summer tires,
they do not provide the same level of perform‐
ance 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 spe‐
cialist or from your service center.
Maximum speed for winter tires
Do not exceed the maximum speed for the
winter tires; otherwise, tire damage and acci‐
dents can occur.◀
Run-flat tires
If you are already using run-flat tires, for your
own safety you should replace them only with
the same kind. No spare tire is available in the
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 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 recommended.
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Fault displays, refer to CheckControl 74
Filler neck for engine oil 186
Fine wood, care 206
First aid kit 199
Fitting for towing, refer to Tow fitting 202
Flat tire, changing wheels 195
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 98
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 95
Flat tire, warning lamp 96, 99
Flooding 159
Floor carpet, care 206
Floor mats, care 206
Fold-out position, windshield wipers 66
Foot brake 159
For the headliner, refer to All around the interior rearview
mirror 15
Front airbags 92
Front center armrest 152
Front fog lamps 90
Front lamps 0
Front passenger airbags, au‐ tomatic deactivation 94
Front passenger airbags, indi‐ cator lamp 94
Front seats 45
Front turn signals, refer to Light-emitting diodes,
LEDs 193
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 98
Fuel cap 170
Fuel consumption, current 78
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 82
Fuel filler flap 170
Fuel gauge 77
Fuel quality 172
Fuel, tank capacity 212
Fuse 196 G
Garage door opener, refer to Integrated universal remote
control 146
Gasoline 172
Gasoline quality 172
Gear change, automatic trans‐ mission 67
Gear shift indicator 79
General driving notes 158
Glass sunroof, powered with tilt function 43
Glove compartment 151
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 211
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 61
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 147
Hazard warning flashers 198
HDC Hill Descent Control 113
Head airbags 92
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic 88
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture 88
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control 35
Headlamp flasher 64
Headlamp glass 193
Headlamps 0
Headlamps, care 205
Headlamp washer system 64
Head restraints 45
Head restraints, front 49
Head-Up Display 139
Head-up Display, care 207
Heavy cargo, stowing 162
Height, seats 45
Height, vehicle 210
High-beam Assistant 89
High beams 64 High beams/low beams, refer
to High-beam Assistant 89
Hill Descent Control HDC 113
Hills 160
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 111
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 153
Homepage 6
Hood 183
Horn 12
Hotel function, trunk lid 38
Hot exhaust system 159
HUD Head-Up Display 139
Hydroplaning 159
I
Ice warning, refer to External temperature warning 77
Icy roads, refer to External temperature warning 77
Identification marks, tires 178
Identification number, refer to Important features in the en‐
gine compartment 183
iDrive 16
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 30
Ignition off 57
Ignition on 57
Indication of a flat tire 96, 99
Individual air distribution 142
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 31
Inflation pressure, tires 173
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires 98
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter 81
Initialization, Integral Active Steering 115
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 96
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Stability control systems 111
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 59
Start/Stop button 57
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 31
Starting the engine 58
Status display, tires 95
Status information, iDrive 19
Status of Owner's Manual 6
Steering, Integral Active Steering 114
Steering wheel, adjusting 53
Steering wheel heating 53
Steering wheel memory 50
Steptronic, automatic trans‐ mission 67
Stopping the engine 58
Storage compartments 151
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 151
Storage, tires 181
Storing the vehicle 207
Summer tires, tread 179
Supplementary text mes‐ sage 76
Surround View 129
Suspension settings 115
Switch for Dynamic Driving Control 115
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 145
Switch, refer to Cockpit 12
Symbols 6
T
Tachometer 77
Tail and brake lamps 194
Tailgate 37
Tailgate via remote control 35
Tail lamps 194
Tail lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 194
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7 Technical data 210
Telephone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 142
Temperature display, external temperature 77
Temperature, engine oil 77
Tempomat, refer to Active Cruise Control 119
Terminal, jump-starting 200
Text message, supplemen‐ tary 76
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 40
Theft protection, refer to Cen‐ tral locking system 33
Thermal camera, refer to Night Vision 104
Thigh support 46
Tilt alarm sensor 41
Tilt glass roof 43
Tilt, seats 45
Time of arrival 83
Tire damage 179
Tire identification marks 178
Tire inflation pressure 173
Tire inflation pressure monitor, refer to FTM 98
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 95
Tires, changing 180
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 173
Tires, run-flat tires 181
Tire tread 179
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tools 192
Top View 132
Total vehicle weight 211
Tow fitting 202
Towing 201
Tow-starting 201 Tow truck 201
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 95
Traction control 112
TRACTION program, Dynamic Driving Control 116
Transmission, automatic 67
Transmission, manual 66
Transporting children safely 54
Tread, tires 179
Trip computer 83
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 64
Trip odometer 77
Truck for tow-starting/tow‐ ing 201
Trunk lid 37
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing 38
Trunk lid, hotel function 38
Trunk lid via remote con‐ trol 35
Turning circle 211
Turning circle lines, backup camera 131
Turn signals, operation 63
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐ placement 194
U
Unintentional alarm 41
Units of measure 85
Universal remote control 146
Unlock button, automatic transmission 67
Unlocking/locking from in‐ side 37
Unlocking/locking via door lock 36
Unlocking/locking with remote control 34
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 6
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