2014 BMW 3 SERIES GRAN COUPE fuel pressure

System limits
The system does not function properly if a re‐
set has not been carried out, e.g., a flat tire is
reported though tire inflation pressures are
correct.
The tire inflation pressure depends on the
tire's temperature. Driving or exposure to the
sun will increase the tire's temperature, thus
increasing the tire inflation pressure. The tire
inflation pressure is reduced when the tire
temperature falls again. These circumstances
may cause a warning when temperatures fall
very sharply.
Malfunction The yellow warning lamp flashes and
then lights up continuously. A Check
Control message is displayed. No flat
tire or loss of tire inflation pressure can be de‐
tected.
Display in the following situations:▷A wheel without TPM electronics is fitted:
have the service center check it if needed.▷Malfunction: have the system checked by
your service center.▷TPM was unable to complete the reset.
Reset the system again.▷Interference through systems or devices
with the same radio frequency: after leav‐
ing the area of the interference, the system
automatically becomes active again.
Declaration according to NHTSA/
FMVSS 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring
System
Each tire, including the spare (if provided)
should be checked monthly when cold and in‐
flated to the inflation pressure recommended
by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your
vehicle has tires of a different size than the size
indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation
pressure label, you should determine the
proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has
been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pres‐
sure telltale when one or more of your tires is
significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when
the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you
should stop and check your tires as soon as
possible, and inflate them to the proper pres‐
sure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated
tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to
tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel ef‐
ficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the
vehicle's handling and stopping ability. Please
note that the TPMS is not a substitute for
proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's
responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure,
even if under-inflation has not reached the
level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low
tire pressure telltale. Your vehicle has also
been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indi‐
cator to indicate when the system is not oper‐
ating properly. The TPMS malfunction indica‐
tor is combined with the low tire pressure
telltale. When the system detects a malfunc‐
tion, the telltale will flash for approximately one
minute and then remain continuously illumi‐
nated. This sequence will continue upon sub‐
sequent vehicle start-ups as long as the mal‐
function exists. When the malfunction indicator
is illuminated, the system may not be able to
detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of
reasons, including the installation of replace‐
ment or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle
that prevent the TPMS from functioning prop‐
erly. Always check the TPMS malfunction tell‐
tale after replacing one or more tires or wheels
on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement
or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS
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Saving fuelVehicle features and optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
General information
Your vehicle contains advanced technology for
the reduction of fuel consumption and emis‐
sions.
Fuel consumption depends on a number of dif‐
ferent factors.
Carrying out certain measures, such as a mod‐
erate driving style and regular maintenance,
can influence fuel consumption and the envi‐
ronmental impact.
Remove unnecessary cargoAdditional weight increases fuel consumption.
Remove attached parts
following use
Remove auxiliary mirrors, roof or rear luggage
racks which are no longer required following
use.
Attached parts on the vehicle impair the aero‐
dynamics and increase the fuel consumption.Close the windows and glass
sunroof
Driving with the glass sunroof and windows
open results in increased air resistance and
thereby reduces the range.
Tires
General information Tires can affect fuel consumption in various
ways, e.g., tire size may influence fuel con‐
sumption.
Check the tire inflation pressure
regularly
Check and, if needed, correct the tire inflation
pressure at least twice a month and before
starting on a long trip.
Low tire inflation pressure increases rolling re‐
sistance and thus raises fuel consumption and
tire wear.
Drive away immediately
Do not wait for the engine to warm-up while
the vehicle remains stationary. Start driving
right away, but at moderate engine speeds.
This is the quickest way of warming the cold
engine up to operating temperature.
Look well ahead when
driving
Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking.
By maintaining a suitable distance to the vehi‐
cle driving ahead of you.
Driving smoothly and proactively reduces fuel
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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
Winter tires are recommended for operating on
winter roads.
Although so-called all-season M+S tires 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 a respective symbol is displayed in your
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 respective winter tires; otherwise, tire dam‐
age and accidents 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 axlesDifferent wear patterns can occur on the frontand rear axles depending on individual driving
conditions. The tires can be rotated between
the axles to achieve even wear. Your service
center will be glad to advise you. After rotating,
check the tire pressure and correct if needed.
Rotating the tires is not permissible on vehi‐
cles with different tire sizes on the front and
rear axles, i.e. 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.
The wheels consist of tires that are self-sup‐
porting, to a limited degree, and possibly spe‐
cial rims.
The support of the sidewall allows the tire to
remain drivable to a restricted degree in the
event of a tire inflation pressure loss.
Follow the instructions for continued driving
with a flat tire.
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 the
vehicle, classified as road-safe and approved.
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 118
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 125
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 74
Activated-charcoal filter 151
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 114
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 125
Active rear spoiler 120
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 116
Adaptive Light Control 92
Additives, oil 200
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 50
After washing vehicle 222
Airbags 96
Airbags, indicator/warning light 97
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 147, 150
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 147, 149
Air distribution, manual 147, 150
Air flow, air conditioner 147
Air flow, automatic climate control 150
Air pressure, tires 188
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 151
Alarm system 45
Alarm, unintentional 46
All around the center con‐ sole 16
All around the roofliner 17 All around the steering
wheel 14
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 195
All-wheel-drive 119
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 154
Alternative oil types 201
Antifreeze, washer fluid 71
Antilock Brake System, ABS 118
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 118
Approved axle load 229
Approved engine oils 201
Arrival time 86
Ash tray 157
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 217
Assistance when driving off 123
Assist system information, on Control Display 89
Attentiveness assistant 116
AUTO intensity 149
Automatic car wash 221
Automatic climate con‐ trol 146
Automatic climate control with enhanced features 148
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go 125
Automatic Curb Monitor 57
Automatic deactivation, front- seat passenger airbags 98
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 92
Automatic locking 44
Automatic recirculated-air control 150
Automatic tailgate 39 Automatic transmission, see
Steptronic transmission 72
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 149
AUTO program, climate con‐ trol 147
AUTO program, intensity 149
Auto Start/Stop function 66
Average fuel consumption 86
Average speed 86
Axle loads, weights 229
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 52
Backrest, width 52
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 217
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 219
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 213
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 34
Battery, vehicle 213
Belts, safety belts 53
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 164
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 203
Bonus range, ECO PRO 176
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholders 164
Brake assistant 118
Brake discs, break-in 168
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Engine oil filler neck 200
Engine oil temperature 80
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 201
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 201
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 217
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 65
Engine stop 65
Engine temperature 80
Entering a car wash 221
Equipment, interior 153
Error displays, see Check Control 77
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 118
Exchanging wheels/tires 194
Exhaust system 168
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 58
Exterior mirrors 57
External start 217
External temperature dis‐ play 81
External temperature warn‐ ing 81
Eyes for securing cargo 172
F
Failure message, see Check Control 77
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 46
Fan, refer to Air flow 147, 150
Filler neck for engine oil 200
Fine wood, care 223
First aid kit 217
Fitting for towing, see tow fit‐ ting 220 Flat tire, changing
wheels 213
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 103
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 99
Flat tire, warning lamp 100, 103
Flooding 169
Floor carpet, care 224
Floor mats, care 224
Fogged up windows 147
Fold-out position, wiper 71
Foot brake 169
Front airbags 96
Front-end collision warning with braking function 108
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 105
Front fog lights 94
Front fog lights, front, bulb re‐ placement 210
Front lights 206
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 98
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 98
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 103
Fuel 186
Fuel consumption, current 82
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 86
Fuel filler flap 184
Fuel gauge 80
Fuel lid 184
Fuel quality 186
Fuel recommendation 186
Fuel, tank capacity 230
Fuse 214
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 153 Gasoline 186
Gear change, Steptronic transmission 72
Gear shift indicator 83
General driving notes 168
Glare shield 157
Glass sunroof, refer to Panor‐ amic glass sunroof 47
Glove compartment 162
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 229
H
Handbrake, refer to parking brake 67
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 154
Hazard warning flashers 216
Head airbags 96
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 92
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 91
Headlight flasher 69
Headlight glass 206
Headlights 206
Headlights, care 222
Headlight washer system 69
Head restraints 50
Head restraints, front 54
Head restraints, rear 55
Head-up Display 89
Head-up Display, care 224
Heavy cargo, stowing 172
Height, vehicle 228
High-beam Assistant 93
High beams 69
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 93
Hills 170
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 123
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 164
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Parking brake 67
Parking lights 91
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 57
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 137
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 133
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 111
Personal Profile 35
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 36
Personal Profile, importing profiles 36
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 48
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 47
Plastic, care 223
Power failure 214
Power windows 46
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 188
Pressure warning FTM, tires 103
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 35
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 24
Protective function, glass sunroof 48
Protective function, win‐ dows 47
Push-and-turn reel, refer to Controller 18, 19
R Radiator fluid 202
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 34
Radio ready state 64
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication Rain sensor 70
Rear lights 213
Rear seat backrest, adjust‐ ing 161
Rear seat backrest tilt 161
Rear socket 158
Rear spoiler, active 120
Rear turn signal, bulb replace‐ ment 211
Rearview camera 136
Rearview mirror 57
Rear window de‐ froster 147, 150
Recirculated-air filter 151
Recirculated-air mode 147, 150
Recommended fuel grade 186
Recommended tire brands 194
Refueling 184
Remaining range 81
Remote control/key 34
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 38
Remote control, univer‐ sal 153
Replacement fuse 214
Replacing parts 205
Replacing wheels/tires 194
Reporting safety defects 9
RES button 128
RES button, see Active Cruise Control, ACC 125
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol 131
Reserve warning, refer to Range 81
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 100
Retaining straps, securing cargo 172
Retreaded tires 194
Roadside parking lights 92
RON recommended fuel grade 186 Roofliner 17
Roof load lidacity 229
Roof-mounted luggage rack 173
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 219
RSC Run Flat System Com‐ ponent, refer to Run-flat
tires 195
Rubber components, care 223
Run-flat tires 195
S Safe braking 169
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 54
Safety belts 53
Safety belts, care 224
Safety reel, windows 47
Safety systems, airbags 96
Saving fuel 174
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Screwdriver, see Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit 205
Screw thread, see screw thread for tow fitting, screw
thread for tow fitting 220
Seat and mirror memory 56
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 53
Seat heating, front 53
Seat heating, rear 53
Seating position for chil‐ dren 60
Seats 50
Selection list in instrument cluster 85
Selector lever, Steptronic transmission 72
Sensors, care 224
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