depends upon the actual conditions of their use,
however, and may depart significantly from the
norm due to variations in driving 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 government test surfa‐
ces 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, hydro‐
planing, 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. Sus‐
tained high temperature can cause the material
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 B and A represent
higher levels of performance on the laboratory
test wheel than the minimum required 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 pos‐
sible tire failure.◀RSC – Run-flat tires
The symbol identifying run-flat tires is a circle
with the letters RSC on the sidewall, refer to
page 236.
M+S
Winter and all-season tires.
These have better winter properties than
summer tires.
XL
Designation for specially reinforced tires.
Tire tread
Summer tires
Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than
0.12 in/3 mm.
There is an increased danger of hydroplaning if
the tread depth is less than 0.12 in/3 mm.
Winter tires
Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than
0.16 in/4 mm.
Below a tread depth of 0.16 in/4 mm, tires are
less suitable for winter operation.
Minimum tread depth
Wear indicators are distributed around the tire's
circumference and have the legally required
minimum height of 0.063 in/1.6 mm.
They are marked on the side of the tire with TWI,
Tread Wear Indicator.
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Tire damage
General information
Inspect your tires often for damage, foreign ob‐
jects lodged in the tread, and tread wear.
Notes
Driving over rough or damaged road surfaces, as
well as debris, curbs and other obstacles can
cause serious damage to wheels, tires and sus‐
pension parts. This is more likely to occur with
low-profile tires, which provide less cushioning
between the wheel and the road. Be careful to
avoid road hazards and reduce your speed, es‐
pecially if your vehicle is equipped with low-pro‐
file tires.
Indications of tire damage or other vehicle de‐
fects:▷Unusual vibrations during driving.▷Unusual handling such as a strong tendency
to pull to the left or right.
Damage can be caused by driving over curbs,
road damage and similar situations.
In case of tire damage
If there are indications of tire damage, re‐
duce your speed immediately and have the
wheels and tires checked right away; otherwise,
there is the increased risk of an accident.
Drive carefully to the next service center or tire
shop.
If necessary, have the vehicle towed.
Otherwise, tire damage can present a life-
threatening hazard to vehicle occupants and
other road users.◀
Repair of tire damage
For safety reasons, the manufacturer of
your vehicle recommends that you do not have
damaged tires repaired; they should be re‐
placed. Otherwise, damage can occur as a re‐
sult.◀
Changing wheels and tires
Mounting Information on mounting tires
Have mounting and balancing performed
only by a service center or tire specialist.
If this work is not carried out properly, there is
the danger of subsequent damage and related
safety hazards.◀
Wheel and tire combination
Information on the right wheel and tire combi‐
nation and rim version for your vehicle can be
obtained from the 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 contact
and with it, the risk of severe accidents.
The manufacturer of your vehicle cannot evalu‐
ate non-approved wheels and tires to determine
if they are suited for use, and therefore cannot
ensure the operating safety of the vehicle if they
are mounted.◀
Wheels with electronics for TPM Tire
Pressure Monitor
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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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On the right side, take the button with the
fuel pump symbol out of the holder toward
the front if necessary.4.Squeeze the lower clips, arrows 2, and take
out the bulb holder.5.Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while turn‐
ing it to the left for removal and replacement.6.Re-engage the bulb holder so that it audibly
clicks into place.7.Replace the cover.
Inside brake lamps in the tailgate
1.Switch off the lamps and take the remote
control out of the ignition lock.2.Take the warning triangle out of the bracket,
refer to page 254.3.Release the screws of the tailgate panel, ar‐
rows.4.Unclip the tailgate panel by pulling it down‐
ward.5.Push out the handle for opening manually in
the event of an electrical malfunction, refer
to page 36, insert it through the opening,
and take off the panel.6.Release the bulb holder with the clip, see ar‐
rows, and remove it.7.Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while turn‐
ing it to the left for removal and replacement.8.Re-engage the bulb holder so that it audibly
clicks into place.9.Insert the handle for opening manually
through the tailgate panel opening and
press it in.10.Reattach the tailgate panel.
License plate lamp, center brake lamp,
and roadside parking lamp/tail lamp
These lamps are made using LED technology.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Changing wheels
Notes
Your vehicle is equipped with run-flat tires, refer
to page 236, as standard equipment.
They do not need to be replaced immediately in
the event of a puncture.
No spare tire is available in the case of a flat tire.
When mounting new tires or changing from
summer to winter tires or vice versa, use run-flat
tires for your own safety.
The tools for changing wheels are available as
accessories from your service center.
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Low beams 80
Low beams– Automatic 81– Bulb replacement 247
Low beams, automatic 80
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 82
Lower back support, refer to Lumbar support 44
Luggage rack
– Rear luggage rack 132
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack 132
Lumbar support 44
M
Main inspection, refer to Serv‐ ice requirements 75
Maintenance 243
Maintenance, refer to Service booklet
Maintenance, refer to Service requirements 75
Maintenance require‐ ments 243
Maintenance system BMW 243
Malfunction
– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 64– Door lock 34– Fuel filler flap 225– Tailgate 36
Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control 77
Manual air distribution 106
Manual mode, automatic transmission with Step‐
tronic 63, 66
Manual operation
– Door lock 34– Driver's door 34– Selector lever lock, auto‐
matic transmission 64
Manual operation, fuel filler
flap 225
Map, destination entry 145
Map display in black and
white 154
Map in split screen 153
Map view 151
Marking on approved tires 236
Master key, refer to Remote control with integrated
key 30
Maximum cooling 106
Maximum speed, winter tires 236
Medical kit, refer to First aid kit 254
Memory, refer to Seat and mir‐ ror memory 47
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 19
Message list, traffic bulle‐ tins 153
Messages 207
Microfilter– With automatic climate con‐
trol 108
Minimum tread, tires 234
Mirror
– Mirror memory, refer to Seat
and mirror memory 47
Mirrors 48
Mirrors
– Automatic Curb Monitor 48
Mirrors, folding in and out 48
Mirrors, heating 49
Mirrors, interior mirror 49
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 127
Mobile phone, installation lo‐ cation, refer to Center arm‐
rest 120
Mobile phone, refer to Tele‐ phone 192
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 6
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint fix‐
ing systems 50
MP3 player 181
Multimedia 170
Music collection 176
Music search 178
Music, storing 176
N
Navigation 138
Navigation data 138
Navigation data, updating 138
Navigation system– Destination entry by
voice 146
Neck restraints, refer to Head
restraints 46
Nets, refer to Storage com‐ partments 121
New wheels and tires 235
Notes 6, 210
Nozzles, refer to Ventila‐ tion 108
O
OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics 244
OBD socket, refer to Socket for OBD Onboard Diagno‐
sis 244
Octane number, refer to Fuel quality 226
Octane rating, refer to Gaso‐ line quality 226
Odometer 68
Office 204
Oil additives 241
Oil consumption 239
Oil level 239
Oil, refer to Engine oil 239
Oil types, alternative 241
Oil types, approved 241
Old batteries, disposal 251
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 244
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Settings– Changing on the Control Dis‐
play 74– Language 74
Settings and information 71
Settings, configuring, refer to Personal Profile 30
Settings, DVD 173
Setting the clock, 12h/24h for‐ mat 73
Shifting
– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 63
Shifting, automatic transmis‐
sion with Steptronic 66
Shift lever
– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 62
Shift paddles 66
Shift paddles on the steering wheel 64
Short commands, voice acti‐ vation 268
Side airbags 85
Side windows, refer to Win‐ dows 40
Size, refer to Dimensions 266
Ski bag, refer to Ski and snow‐ board bag 119
Slide/tilt glass roof, refer to Panoramic glass sunroof 41
Slot for remote control 54
Smokers' package, refer to Ashtray 114
Snap-in adapter, mobile phone 202
Snap-in adapter, refer to Stor‐ age compartment of center
armrest 120
Snow chains 237
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nosis 244
Socket, refer to Connecting electrical devices 114
Software applications, iPhone 219
Software part number 192
Software update 188
SOS, refer to Emergency Re‐ quest, initiating 253
Sound output 162, 170
Spare fuse 252
Special destinations, naviga‐ tion 143
Special equipment, series equipment 6
Speed, average 70
Speed limit 78
Speed limit, setting 79
Speedometer 14
Speed, with winter tires 236
Split screen 22
Split screen map settings 153
Spoken instructions, naviga‐ tion 151
Sport program, automatic transmission with Step‐
tronic 63, 66
Spray nozzles, refer to Clean‐ ing the windshield and head‐
lamps 60
Spray nozzles, refer to Wind‐ shield washer nozzles 61
Stability control systems 94
Start/Stop button 54
Start/Stop button, starting the engine 55
Start/Stop button, switching off the engine 55
Starting the engine 55
Start problems, refer to Jump- starting 255
State/province, selecting for navigation 140
Stations, stored 168
Station, storing 162
Status information, iDrive 22
Status of Owner's Manual 6
Steam jets 259
Steering wheel 49
Steering wheel– Shift paddles 64
Steering wheel, adjusting 49
Steering wheel lock 54
Steptronic, refer to Automatic
transmission with Step‐
tronic 62
Steptronic, refer to Sport pro‐ gram and manual mode M/
S 66
Stopping, engine 55
Storage compartment nets 121
Storage compart‐ ments 120, 121
Storage, tires 236
Storing the seat position, refer to Seat and mirror mem‐
ory 47
Storing the vehicle 262
Street, entering for naviga‐ tion 141
Summer tires, refer to Wheels and tires 228
Summer tires, tread 234
Switches, refer to Cockpit 12
Switching off, engine 55
Switching off, vehicle 55
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 109
Symbols 6
T
Tachometer 69
Tailgate– Comfort Access 37– Emergency operation, refer
to Opening manually 36– Opening from the inside 35– Opening from the out‐
side 36– Opening manually 36– Remote control 33
Tail lamp, bulb replace‐
ment 250
Tail lamps 249
Tail lamps
– Bulb replacement 249, 250
Tank gauge, refer to Fuel
gauge 69
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Unlocking– From the outside 32– Setting the unlocking char‐
acteristics 32– Tailgate 37– Without remote control, refer
to Comfort Access 36
Unlocking, from the inside 35
Unlocking, hood 238
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 6
Update, software 188
Upholstery care 260
USB audio interface 182
V
Vacuum cleaner, connecting, refer to Connecting electrical
devices 114
Vehicle
– Identification number 192
Vehicle battery, changing 251
Vehicle, breaking in 126
Vehicle care 260
Vehicle care, refer to Care 259
Vehicle equipment 6
Vehicle identification number, refer to Identification number
in the engine compart‐
ment 238
Vehicle jack 251
Vehicle paint 260
Vehicle storage 262
Vehicle, switching off 55
Vehicle wash 259
Ventilation
– Draft-free 108
Ventilation, refer to Parked-car
ventilation 108
Version of the navigation data 138
Video playback 172
Video playback, iPhone 184
Video playback, snap-in adapter 184
Voice activation– Navigation 146
Voice activation, mobile
phone 200
Voice activation, short com‐ mands 268
Voice activation system 25
Volume, setting 160
W
Warning and indicator lamps 15
Warning messages, refer to Check Control 77
Warning signal volumes 161
Warning triangle 254
Washer/wiper system 59
Washer/wiper system, rain sensor 60
Washer/wiper system, washer fluid 61
Washer/wiper system, wind‐ shield washer nozzles 61
Washer fluid 61
Washer fluid reservoir 62
Washing, vehicle 259
Waste tray, refer to Ash‐ tray 114
Water on roads, refer to Driving through water 127
Weights 267
Welcome lamps 80
Wheelbase, refer to Dimen‐ sions 266
Wheel change 250
Wheels and tires 228
Wheels, changing 235
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 88
Wheels, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 90
Width, refer to Dimen‐ sions 266
Window, convenient opera‐ tion 32
Windows– Safety switch 41
Windows, defrosting and de‐
fogging
– Automatic climate con‐
trol 107
Windows, pinch protection 40
Windshield, cleaning 60
Windshield, defrosting, refer to Defrosting windows 107
Windshield wash 59
Windshield washer fluid 61
Windshield wash, rear win‐ dow 61
Windshield wash, reservoir for washer fluid 62
Windshield wash, washer fluid 62
Windshield wash, washer noz‐ zles 61
Windshield wiper blades, changing 245
Windshield wiper, refer to Washer/wiper system 59
Winter storage, care 262
Winter tires, setting the speed limit 79
Winter tires, suitable tires 236
Winter tires, tread 234
Wiper blades, changing 245
Wiper fluid 61
Wood, care 261
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion 24
Working in the engine com‐ partment 238
Wrench/screwdriver, refer to Onboard vehicle tool kit 245
X
xDrive 96
Xenon headlamps
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