Wheels and tiresVehicle equipment
This chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems.
Tire inflation pressure
Safety information
It is not merely the tires' service life, but also
driving comfort and, to a great extent, driving
safety that depend on the condition of the tires
and the maintenance of the specified tire pres‐
sure.
Checking the pressure
Only check the tire inflation pressure when the
tires are cold. This means after a maximum of
1.25 miles/2 km driving 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 adjusting the tire inflation pressure, reset
the Tire Pressure Monitor, refer to page 90, or
reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor, refer to
page 88.Pressure specifications
The tables below provide all the correct inflation
pressures for the specified tire sizes at ambient
temperature.
The inflation pressures apply to the tire sizes
approved and tire brands recommended by
BMW; a list of these is available from your serv‐
ice center.
For correct identification of the right tire inflation
pressures, observe the following:▷Tire sizes of your vehicle.▷Maximum allowable driving speed.
Tire inflation pressures for driving up to
100 mph or 160 km/h
For normal driving up to 100 mph/160 km/h, ad‐
just pressures to the respective tire inflation
pressures listed on the following pages in the
column for traveling speeds up to 100 mph/
160 km/h to achieve optimum driving comfort.
These tire inflation pressures can also be found
on the driver's side door pillar when the driver's
door is open.
Do not exceed the maximum permissible
speed
The maximum permissible speed for these tire
pressures is 100 mph/160 km/h Do not exceed
this speed; otherwise, tire damage and acci‐
dents could occur.◀
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Tire inflation pressures for driving
above 100 mph or 160 km/h
Adjust the tire inflation pressures
To drive at maximum speeds in excess of
100 mph/160 km/h, adjust pressures to the re‐
spective tire inflation pressures listed on the fol‐
lowing pages in the column for traveling speedsincluding those exceeding 100 mph or 160 km/
h. Otherwise, tire damage and accidents could
occur.◀
Observe all national and local maximum speed
limits; otherwise, violations of the laws could oc‐
cur.
Tire inflation pressures X1 sDrive 28i
Tire inflation pressure values up to 100 mph/160 km/h
Tire sizePressure specifications in
bar/PSIAll pressure specifications in the table are indicated in bar/PSI with
cold tires.
Cold = ambient temperature225/50 R 17 94 H M+S A/S RSC
225/50 R 17 94 V RSC
225/50 R 17 94 H M+S RSC2.2/322.6/38225/45 R 18 91 V M+S A/S RSC
225/45 R 18 91 V RSC
225/45 R 18 91 H M+S RSC2.4/352.8/41Front: 225/45 R 18 91 V RSC
Rear: 255/40 R 18 95 V RSC2.4/35
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2.6/38Front: 225/40 R 19 89 W RSC
Rear: 255/35 R 19 92 W RSC2.6/38
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2.8/41Compact wheel:
T 135/80 R 17 103 MSpeeds of up to 50 mph/
80 km/h
4.2/60
Tire inflation pressure values over 100 mph/160 km/h
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Tire sizePressure specifications in
bar/PSIFront: 225/40 R 19 89 W RSC
Rear: 255/35 R 19 92 W RSC2.8/41
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3.1/45Compact wheel:
T 135/80 R 17 103 MSpeeds of up to 50 mph/
80 km/h
4.2/60
Tire inflation pressures X1 xDrive 28i/X1 xDrive 35i
Tire inflation pressure values up to 100 mph/160 km/h
Tire sizePressure specifications in
bar/PSIAll pressure specifications in the table are indicated in bar/PSI with
cold tires.
Cold = ambient temperature225/50 R 17 94 H M+S A/S RSC
225/50 R 17 94 H RSC
225/50 R 17 94 H M+S RSC2.2/322.6/38225/45 R 18 91 V M+S A/S RSC
225/45 R 18 91 V RSC
225/45 R 18 91 H M+S RSC2.4/352.8/41Front: 225/45 R 18 91 V RSC
Rear: 255/40 R 18 95 V RSC2.4/35
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2.6/38Front: 225/40 R 19 89 W RSC
Rear: 255/35 R 19 92 W RSC2.6/38
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2.8/41Compact wheel:
T 135/80 R 17 103 MSpeeds of up to 50 mph/
80 km/h
4.2/60
Tire inflation pressure values over 100 mph/160 km/h
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Tire Pressure Monitor will not be able to detect
a flat tire, refer to page 90. Your service center
will be glad to advise you.
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.
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 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
For your own safety, only use run-flat tires. 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.
Rotating the tires is not permissible when using
different types of tires.
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.
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Inflation pressure monitor, re‐fer to Flat Tire Monitor 88
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire inflation pressure 228
Information on the navigation data 138
Initialization after power fail‐ ure 251
Initializing– Compass, refer to Calibrat‐
ing 113– Panoramic glass sunroof 42– Refer to Setting the time and
date 73
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor
FTM 88
Initializing, Tire Pressure Mon‐ itor TPM 91
Inside brake lamps
– Bulb replacement 250
Installation location, tele‐
phone 120
Instrument cluster 14
Instrument lighting 83
Instrument panel, refer to In‐ strument cluster 14
Instruments, refer to Cock‐ pit 12
Integrated key 30
Interactive map 145
Interior equipment 110
Interior lamps 84
Interior lamps
– Remote control 32
Interior mirror 49
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming 49
Interior rearview mirror, com‐ pass 112
Interior temperature, setting
– Automatic climate con‐
trol 105
Interlock, refer to Disengaging
the remote control 62
Intermediate destinations 147
Internet page 6
Intersection, entering for navi‐
gation 141
iPod/iPhone 182
J
Jacking points for the vehicle jack 251
Jack, refer to Vehicle jack 251
Joystick, refer to Selector lever 65
Jump-starting 255
K
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 36
Keyless opening and closing, refer to Comfort Access 36
Key Memory, refer to Personal Profile 30
Key, refer to Integrated key/re‐ mote control 30
Kickdown– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 63, 64
Knee airbag 85
Knocking control 226
L
Label, run-flat tire 236
Lamp and bulb replacement, lamp replacement 246
Lamps 80
Lamps, automatic headlamp control 80, 81
Lamps, High-beam Assis‐ tant 82
Lamps, parking lamps/low beams 80
Lamps, replacing, refer to Lamp and bulb replace‐
ment 246
Language, changing on the Control Display 74
Lap-and-shoulder belt, refer to
Safety belts 45
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 131
LATCH child restraint fixing system 51
Leather, care 260
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 246
Length, refer to Dimen‐ sions 266
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 23
License plate lamp, bulb re‐ placement 250
Light-alloy wheels, care 261
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 246
Lighter 114
Lighting– Instruments 83– Lamp and bulb replace‐
ment 246
Lighting, vehicle, refer to
Lamps 80
Light switch 80
Limit, refer to Speed limit 78
Load 130
Loading 130
Lock buttons, doors, refer to Locking 35
Locking
– From the inside 35– From the outside 32– Setting the confirmation sig‐
nals 33– Without remote control, refer
to Comfort Access 36
Locking the vehicle
– From the inside 34– From the outside 32
Locks, doors, and win‐
dows 53
Longlife oils, alternative oil types 241
Longlife oils, refer to Approved engine oils 241
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Remaining range for service,refer to Service require‐
ments 75
Remaining range, refer to Range 70
Reminders 211
Remote control– Battery replacement 38– Comfort Access 36– Garage door opener 110– Malfunction 33, 38– Tailgate 33– Universal 110
Remote control, removing
from the ignition lock 54
Remote control, service data 243
Remote inquiry 198
Replacement fuse 252
Replacement remote con‐ trol 30
Replacing wheels/tires 235
Reporting safety defects 8
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel
gauge 69
Reservoir for washer fluid, re‐ fer to Washer fluid reser‐
voir 62
Resetting, Tire Pressure Mon‐ itor TPM 91
Restraining systems
– Refer to Safety belts 45
Restraint systems for chil‐
dren 50
Retaining straps, securing cargo 131
Retreaded tires 236
Reverse gear
– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 63
Road, avoiding 149
Road detour 149
Roadside Assistance 216
Roadside parking lamp
– Bulb replacement 248
Roadside parking lamps 82
RON gasoline quality 226
RON, refer to Fuel quality 226
Roof load capacity 267
Roof-mounted luggage rack 132
Rope, refer to Towing 257
Route 150
Route criteria, route 149
Route, displaying 150
Route section, bypassing 150
RSC Runflat System Compo‐ nent, refer to Run-flat
tires 236
Rubber components, care 261
Run-flat tires 236
Run-flat tires, tire inflation pressure 228
Running lights, refer to Parking lamps/low beams 80
S
Safe braking 127
Safety 6
Safety belts 45
Safety belts– Damage 46
Safety belts, care 261
Safety belts, indicator/warning lamp 46
Safety belts, reminder 46
Safety switch for rear win‐ dows 41
Safety systems
– Safety belts 45
Safety systems, airbags 85
Safety tires, refer to Run-flat tires 236
Satellite radio 164
Saving fuel 133
Scale, changing during navi‐ gation 152
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Search, refer to BMW On‐ line 217
Seat adjustment– Manual 43
Seat adjustment, electric 44
Seat and mirror memory 47
Seat belts
– Refer to Safety belts 45
Seat heating 45
Seats
– Adjusting 43– Adjusting electrically 44– Heating 45– Memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory 47– Sitting safely 43– Storing the setting, refer to
Seat and mirror memory 47
Selector lever, automatic
transmission with Step‐
tronic 62, 65
Selector lever lock, overrid‐ ing 64
Selector lever lock, refer to Changing selector lever po‐
sitions, Shiftlock 62
Selector lever lock, releas‐ ing 65
Selector lever positions, auto‐ matic transmission with
Steptronic 62
Sensors, care 261
Service and warranty 7
Service data in the remote control 243
Service interval display, refer to Condition Based Service
CBS 243
Service interval display, refer to Service requirements 75
Service requirements 75
Service requirements, CBS Condition Based Serv‐
ice 243
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 254
Servotronic 97
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Tasks 210
Technical changes, refer to Safety 6
Technical data 266
Telephone 192
Telephone, adjusting the vol‐ ume 196
Telephone, installation loca‐ tion, refer to Center arm‐
rest 120
TeleService 216
Temperature– Automatic climate con‐
trol 106– Changing the unit of meas‐
ure 72
Temperature, coolant, refer to
Coolant temperature 69
Temperature display
– External temperature 68– External temperature warn‐
ing 68– Setting the unit 72
Temperature, engine oil 69
Temperature warning 68
Text messages 207
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 38
Thigh support adjustment 44
Third brake lamp, refer to Cen‐ ter brake lamp 250
Tilting the passenger side mir‐ ror 48
Time
– Setting the time 72– Setting the time zone 73
Tire age 233
Tire identification marks 233
Tire inflation pressure 228
Tire inflation pressure, check‐ ing 228
Tire pressure monitor, refer to Flat Tire Monitor 88
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 90
Tire Quality Grading 233
Tires– Inflation pressure 228
Tires, breaking in 126
Tires, changing 235
Tires, condition 234
Tires, damage 235
Tire size 233
Tires, minimum tread 234
Tires, retreaded tires 236
Tires, run-flat tires 236
Tires, storage 236
Tire tread 234
Toll roads, route 149
Tone 160
Tool kit, refer to Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit 245
Tools, refer to Onboard vehicle tool kit 245
Tow bar 257
Tow fitting 258
Towing 256
Towing another vehicle 256
Towing, being towed 256
Towing with automatic trans‐ mission 256
Town/city, navigation 141
Tow rope 257
Tow-starting 256, 258
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 90
Traction control 95
Traffic bulletins, naviga‐ tion 153
Transmission
– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 62– Overriding selector lever lock
in case of automatic trans‐
mission with Steptronic 64
Transmission, automatic
transmission with Step‐
tronic 64
Transmission lock
– Refer to Changing selector
lever positions 62– Refer to P Park 63Transmission positions, auto‐
matic transmission with
Steptronic 64
Transporting children safely 50
Treble, tone 160
Trip computer, refer to Dis‐ plays on the Control Dis‐
play 70
Trip-distance counter, refer to Trip odometer 68
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 59
Trip odometer 68
Trips, planning 147
Trunk, refer to Cargo area 115
Turning circle, refer to Dimen‐ sions 266
Turning lamps, refer to Adap‐ tive light control 81
Turn signal– Indicator/warning lamp 14
Turn signals 59
Turn signals
– Bulb replacement 249– Bulb replacement, front 249
Turn signals, triple turn signal
activation 59
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/ UTQG 233
Unintentional alarms, avoid‐ ing 39
Units
– Average fuel consump‐
tion 72– Temperature 72
Units of measure, changing on
Control Display 72
Universal Garage Door Opener 110
Universal remote control 110
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