2013 BMW X3 XDRIVE 28I winter tires

Treadwear
The 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 significantly from the norm due
to variations in driving habits, service practices
and differences in road characteristics and cli‐
mate.
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 Band 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.
If necessary, have the vehicle towed.◀
RSC – Run-flat tires
Run-flat tires, refer to page 162, are labeled with
a circular symbol containing the letters RSC
marked on the sidewall.
M+S
Winter and all-season tires with better cold
weather performance than summer 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.Seite 159Wheels and tiresMobility159
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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.◀
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 trac‐
tion potential until after an initial breaking-in pe‐
riod.
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 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.Seite 161Wheels and tiresMobility161
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K
Key/remote control 30
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 39
Key Memory, refer to Personal Profile 31
Kickdown, automatic trans‐ mission 69
Knee airbag 92
L
Lamp replacement 172
Lamp replacement, front 172
Lamp replacement, rear 175
Lamps 86
Lamps and bulbs 172
Lane departure warning 99
Lane margin, warning 99
Language on Control Dis‐ play 84
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 144
LATCH child restraint fixing system 56
Leather, care 184
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 172
Length, vehicle 191
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 22
Light-alloy wheels, care 185
Light control 88
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 172
Lighting 86
Lighting via remote control 35
Light switch 86
Load 143
Loading 143
Lock, door 36
Locking/unlocking from in‐ side 37
Locking/unlocking via door lock 36 Locking/unlocking with re‐
mote control 34
Locking, automatic 37
Locking, central 33
Locking via tailgate 38
Lock, power window 43
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows 58
Low beams 86
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 88
Lower back support 48
Luggage compartment roller cover 131
Luggage rack, refer to Roof- mounted luggage rack 142
Lumbar support 48
M
Maintenance 168
Maintenance require‐ ments 168
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 78
Maintenance system, BMW 168
Malfunction displays, refer to Check Control 74
Manual air distribu‐ tion 120, 123
Manual air flow 124
Manual air volume 121
Manual brake, refer to Parking brake 63
Manual mode, transmis‐ sion 70
Manual operation, backup camera 114
Manual operation, door lock 36
Manual operation, exterior mir‐ rors 53
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 152 Manual operation, Park Dis‐
tance Control PDC 112
Manual operation, Top View 117
Marking on approved tires 161
Marking, run-flat tires 162
Master key, refer to Remote control 30
Maximum cooling 123
Maximum speed, display 79
Maximum speed, winter tires 161
Measure, units of 85
Medical kit 179
Memory, seat, mirror 52
Menu, EfficientDynamics 148
Menu in instrument cluster 81
Menus, operating, iDrive 16
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 18
Microfilter 122, 125
Minimum tread, tires 160
Mirror 52
Mirror memory 52
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 141
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlamp 172
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 16
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 55
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 12
N
Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 50
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 51 Seite 206ReferenceEverything from A to Z206
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Theft protection, refer to Cen‐tral locking system 33
Thigh support 48
Tilt alarm sensor 41
Time of arrival 82
Tire damage 160
Tire identification marks 158
Tire inflation pressure 155
Tire inflation pressure monitor, refer to FTM 97
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 94
Tires, changing 160
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 155
Tires, run-flat tires 162
Tire tread 159
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tools 171
Top View 116
Total vehicle weight 191
Tow fitting 182
Towing 181
Tow-starting 181
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 94
Traction control 103
TRACTION program, Dynamic Driving Control 103
Transmission, automatic 68
Transporting children safely 55
Tread, tires 159
Trip computer 83
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 65
Trip odometer 77
Trunk lid 37
Turning circle 191
Turning circle lines, backup camera 115
Turn signals, operation 65 U
Unintentional alarm 42
Units of measure 85
Universal remote control 127
Unlock button, automatic transmission 69
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 7
Upholstery care 184
USB interface 130
V
Variable sport steering 105
Vehicle battery 176
Vehicle battery, replacing 176
Vehicle, breaking in 140
Vehicle care 184
Vehicle equipment 6
Vehicle identification number, refer to Identification number
in the engine compart‐
ment 163
Vehicle jack 176
Vehicle paint 184
Vehicle storage 186
Vehicle wash 183
Ventilation 125
Ventilation, refer to Parked-car ventilation 125
Voice activation, short com‐ mands 193
Voice activation system 23
W
Warning messages, refer to Check Control 74
Warning triangle 179 Washer fluid 68
Washer fluid reservoir, ca‐ pacity 192
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 67
Washer system 66
Washing, vehicle 183
Water on roads 141
Weights 191
Welcome lamps 86
Wheel base, vehicle 191
Wheels, changing 160
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 155
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 97
Wheels, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 94
Width, vehicle 190
Window defroster, rear 122, 124
Windows, powered 42
Windshield washer fluid 68
Windshield washer noz‐ zles 67
Windshield washer system 66
Windshield wiper 66
Windshield wipers, fold-out position 68
Winter storage, care 186
Winter tires, suitable tires 161
Winter tires, tread 159
Wiper blades, replacing 171
Wiper fluid 68
Wiper system 66
Wood, care 185
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion 22
Wrench 171
X
xDrive 103
Xenon headlamps, bulb re‐ placement 173 Seite 209Everything from A to ZReference209
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