2014 BMW 550I XDRIVE GRAN TURISMO flat tire

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
traction potential until after an initial breaking-
in period.
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
provide better winter traction than summer
tires, they do not provide the same level of per‐
formance 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
specialist or from your service center.
Maximum speed for winter tires
Do not exceed the maximum speed for
the winter tires; otherwise, tire damage and ac‐
cidents 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 switching wheels between the front
and rear axles.
This can impair the handling characteristics.
StorageStore 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‐
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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
remain drivable to a restricted degree in the
event of a pressure loss.
Continued driving with a damaged tire, refer to
page 106.
Continued driving with a damaged tire, refer to
page 109.
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 recom‐
mended.
Consult your service center for more informa‐
tion.
Use Use only in pairs on the rear wheels, equipped
with the tires of the following size:
▷245/50 R 18.▷245/45 R 19.
Follow the chain manufacturer's instructions.
Make sure that the snow chains are always
sufficiently tight. Retighten as needed accord‐
ing to the chain manufacturer's instructions.
Do not initialize the Flat Tire Monitor after
mounting snow chains, as doing so may result
in incorrect readings.
Do not initialize the Tire Pressure Monitor after
mounting snow chains, as doing so may result
in incorrect readings.
When driving with snow chains, briefly activate
Dynamic Traction Control if necessary.
Maximum speed with snow chains Do not exceed a speed of 30 mph/50 km/h
when using snow chains.
Snow chain detection
The concept When using snow chains, settings should be
made via the iDrive for the snow chains being
applied.
The snow chain detection system supports
you by automatically showing the detected
state on the Control Display.
When snow chains are in use, the rear axle
steering of the Integral Active Steering is deac‐
tivated automatically.
At speeds above the maximum permitted
speed with snow chains of 30 mph/50 km/h,
the rear axle steering is activated again auto‐
matically.
Activating the status
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2.Pull down the cover with a firm tug.3.Pull off the connector toward the left.4.Replace the bulb.
Inside brake lamp
To change the brake lamp, contact your serv‐
ice center.
Reversing lamp
16-watt bulb, W16W.
Turn the bulb, pull it out, and replace it.
Changing wheels
Hints
The vehicle equipment does not include a
spare tire.
When using run-flat tires or tire sealants, a tire
does not need to be changed immediately in
the event of pressure loss due to a flat tire.
The tools for changing wheels are available as
accessories from your service center.
Jacking points for the vehicle jack
The jacking points for the vehicle jack are lo‐
cated at the positions shown.
Vehicle battery Maintenance
The battery is maintenance-free, i.e., the elec‐
trolyte will last for the life of the battery.
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Engine, automatic Start/Stopfunction 69
Engine, automatic switch- off 69
Engine compartment 211
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 211
Engine coolant 215
Engine idling when driving, coasting 194
Engine oil 213
Engine oil, adding 214
Engine oil additives 214
Engine oil change 214
Engine oil filler neck 214
Engine oil temperature 87
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 214
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 214
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 31
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 227
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 68
Engine stop 68
Engine temperature 87
Entering a car wash 230
Equipment, interior 169
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 127
Exchanging wheels/tires 207
Exhaust system 184
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 58
Exterior mirrors 57
External start 227
External temperature dis‐ play 88
External temperature warn‐ ing 88
Eyes for securing cargo 188 F
Failure message, refer to Check Control 85
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 44
Fan, refer to Air flow 163
Fault displays, refer to Check Control 85
Filler neck for engine oil 214
Fine wood, care 232
First aid kit 226
Fitting for towing, refer to Tow fitting 229
Flat tire, changing wheels 222
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 105
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 107
Flat tire, warning lamp 106, 108
Flooding 185
Floor carpet, care 233
Floor mats, care 233
Fold-out position, windshield wipers 77
Foot brake 185
Front airbags 102
Front fog lamps 100
Front fog lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 221
Front fog lamps, front, bulb replacement 221
Front passenger airbags, au‐ tomatic deactivation 104
Front passenger airbags, indi‐ cator lamp 104
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 105
Fuel 200
Fuel cap 198
Fuel consumption, current 89
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 93
Fuel filler flap 198
Fuel gauge 87 Fuel quality 200
Fuel recommendation 200
Fuel, tank capacity 239
Fuse 223
G
Garage door opener, refer to Integrated universal remote
control 169
Gasoline 200
Gasoline quality 200
Gear change, automatic transmission 78
Gear shift indicator 90
General driving notes 184
Glass sunroof, refer to Panor‐ amic glass sunroof 47
Glove compartment 177
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 237
Gross weight, permissible for trailer towing 237
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 71
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 170
Hazard warning flashers 225
HDC Hill Descent Con‐ trol 129
Head airbags 102
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic 98
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture 97
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control 34
Headlamp flasher 75
Headlamp glass 219
Headlamps, care 231
Headlamp washer system 75
Headliner 15
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Head restraints, front 55
Head restraints, rear 56
Head-Up Display 159
Head-up Display, care 233
Heavy cargo, stowing 188
Height with roof-mounted aerial, vehicle 236
High-beam Assistant 99
High beams 75
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 99
Hill Descent Control HDC 129
Hills 186
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 127
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 179
Homepage 6
Hood 211
Horn 12
Hotel function, tailgate 40
Hot exhaust system 184
HUD Head-Up Display 159
Hydroplaning 185
I Ice warning, refer to External temperature warning 88
Icy roads, refer to External temperature warning 88
Identification marks, tires 205
Identification number, refer to Important features in the en‐
gine compartment 211
iDrive 16
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 30
Ignition off 67
Ignition on 67
Indication of a flat tire 106 , 108
Indicator and warning lamps 85
Individual air distribution 163 Individual settings, refer to
Personal Profile 31
Inflation pressure, tires 201
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires 105
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter 93
Initialization, Integral Active Steering 131
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 108
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 105
Instrument cluster 81
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 82
Instrument display, multifunc‐ tional 82
Instrument lighting 100
Integral Active Steering 131
Integrated key 30
Integrated universal remote control 169
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 225
Intelligent Safety 110
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram 163
Interior equipment 169
Interior lamps 101
Interior lamps via remote con‐ trol 34
Interior motion sensor 44
Interior rearview mirror 59
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 59
Internet page 6
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 89
J Jacking points for the vehicle jack 222
Joystick, automatic transmis‐ sion 78 Jump-starting 227
K
Key/remote control 30
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 40
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile 31
Kickdown, automatic trans‐ mission 78
Knee airbag 102
L Lamp replacement, rear 221
Lamps 97
Lamps and bulbs 218
Lane departure warning 121
Lane margin, warning 121
Language on Control Dis‐ play 95
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 188
LATCH child restraint fixing system 62
Leather, care 231
LED front fog lamps, bulb re‐ placement 221
LED headlamps, Bulb re‐ placement 221
LED light 221
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 219
Length, vehicle 237
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 21
License plate lamp, bulb re‐ placement 221
Light alloy wheels, care 232
Light control 98
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 219
Lighting 97
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Lighting via remote con‐trol 34
Light switch 97
Load 187
Loading 187
Loading position 175
Lock, door 35
Locking/unlocking from in‐ side 36
Locking/unlocking via door lock 35
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 34
Locking, automatic 42
Locking, central 33
Locking, settings 42
Locking via tailgate 38
Lock, power window 46
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows 66
Low beams 97
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 99
Lower back support 51
Luggage rack, refer to Roof- mounted luggage rack 188
Lumbar support 51
M
Maintenance 216
Maintenance require‐ ments 216
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 89
Maintenance system, BMW 216
Malfunction displays, refer to Check Control 85
Malfunction, self-leveling sus‐ pension 132
Manual air distribution 163
Manual air flow 163
Manual brake, refer to Parking brake 71 Manual mode, transmis‐
sion 79
Manual operation, backup camera 150
Manual operation, door lock 36
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 58
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 198
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 147
Manual operation, parking brake 72
Manual operation, Side View 152
Manual operation, Top View 153
Marking on approved tires 208
Marking, run-flat tires 209
Massage seat, front 52
Master key, refer to Remote control 30
Maximum cooling 164
Maximum speed, display 91
Maximum speed, winter tires 208
Measure, units of 95
Medical kit 226
Memory for seat, mirrors, steering wheel 57
Menu, EfficientDynamics 193
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 92
Menus, operating, iDrive 16
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 17
Messages, refer to Check Control 85
Microfilter 165
Minimum tread, tires 206
Mirror 57
Mirror memory 57
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 185 Modifications, technical, refer
to Safety 7
Moisture in headlamp 219
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 16
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 61
Multifunctional instrument display 82
Multi-function hook 180
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 12
N
Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 55
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 56
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 232
New wheels and tires 207
Night Vision with pedestrian detection 118
No Passing Information 91
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 229
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 217
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 217
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 151
Octane rating, refer to Gaso‐ line quality 200
Odometer 88
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 213
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Roll stabilization, see Dy‐namic Drive 130
RON gasoline quality 200
Roof load capacity 237
Roof-mounted luggage rack 188
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 229
RSC Run Flat System Com‐ ponent, refer to Run-flat
tires 209
Rubber components, care 232
Run-flat tires 209
S Safe braking 185
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 54
Safety belts 54
Safety belts, care 232
Safety Package, refer to Ac‐ tive Protection 124
Safety switch, windows 46
Safety systems, airbags 102
Saving fuel 190
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 16
Screwdriver 218
Screw thread for tow fit‐ ting 229
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 54
Seat heating, front 52
Seat heating, rear 53
Seating position for chil‐ dren 61
Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory 57
Seats 49
Seats, rear, adjusting 53
Seat ventilation, front 52 See lamp and bulb replace‐
ment 218
Selection list in instrument cluster 92
Selector lever, automatic transmission 78
Self-leveling suspension, air suspension 131
Self-leveling suspension, malfunction 132
Sensors, care 233
Service and warranty 7
Service history 90
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS 216
Service requirements, dis‐ play 89
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 226
Services, ConnectedDrive
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing 42
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 95
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ rors, steering wheel 57
Shifting, automatic transmis‐ sion 78
Shift paddles on steering wheel 79
Shoulder support 52
Side airbags 102
Side View 151
Signaling, horn 12
Signals when unlocking 42
Sitting safely 49
Size 236
Ski and snowboard bag 175
Slide/tilt glass roof 47
Smallest turning circle 237
Smoker's package 171
Snow chains 209
Socket 172
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 217 SOS button 225
Spare fuse 223
Speaker lighting 101
Specified engine oil types 214
Speed, average 93
Speed limit detection, on‐ board computer 94
Speed limiter, display 91
Speed Limit Information 91
Speed limit in the com‐ puter 94
Split screen 20
SPORT+ - program, Dynamic Driving Control 133
Sport automatic transmis‐ sion 79
SPORT program, driving dy‐ namics 133
Sport program, transmis‐ sion 79
Stability control systems 127
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 69
Start/Stop button 67
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 31
Starting the engine 68
Status display, tires 107
Status information, iDrive 20
Status of Owner's Manual 6
Steering, Integral Active Steering 131
Steering wheel, adjusting 59
Steering wheel heating 60
Steering wheel memory 57
Steptronic, automatic trans‐ mission 78
Stopping the engine 68
Storage compartment in the center console 179
Storage compartments 177
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 177
Storage, tires 208
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Summer tires, tread 206
Supplementary text mes‐ sage 86
Surround View 149
Suspension settings 132
Switch for Dynamic Driving Control 132
Switch, refer to Cockpit 12
Symbols 6
SYNC program, automatic cli‐ mate control 164
T Tachometer 87
Tail and brake lamps 221
Tailgate 37
Tailgate, automatic 38
Tailgate, emergency unlock‐ ing 40
Tailgate, hotel function 40
Tailgate opening/closing with no-touch activation 41
Tailgate via remote con‐ trol 34
Tail lamps 221
Tail lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 221
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 236
Telephone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 163
Temperature display, external temperature 88
Temperature, engine oil 87
Tempomat, refer to Active Cruise Control 135
Terminal, starting aid 227
Text message, supplemen‐ tary 86
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 43 Theft protection, refer to
Central locking system 33
Thermal camera, refer to Night Vision 118
Thigh support 49
Through-loading system 174
Tilt alarm sensor 44
Time of arrival 94
Tire damage 206
Tire identification marks 205
Tire inflation pressure 201
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 105
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 107
Tires, changing 207
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 201
Tires, run-flat tires 209
Tire tread 206
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tools 218
Top View 153
Total vehicle weight 237
Touchpad 18
Tow fitting 229
Towing 228
Tow-starting 228
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 107
Traction control 128
TRACTION program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 132
Transmission, automatic 78
Transporting children safely 61
Tread, tires 206
Trip computer 94
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 75
Trip odometer 88
Trunk lid 37
Trunk lid, automatic 38 Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐
ing 40
Trunk lid, hotel function 40
Trunk lid opening/closing with no-touch activation 41
Trunk lid via remote con‐ trol 34
Turning circle 237
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 150
Turn signals, operation 74
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐ placement 221
U
Unintentional alarm 44
Units of measure 95
Universal remote control 169
Unlock button, automatic transmission 78
Unlocking/locking from in‐ side 36
Unlocking/locking via door lock 35
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 34
Unlocking, settings 42
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 7
Upholstery care 232
USB interface 173
V
Variable button assignment for remote control 30
Variable steering, Integral Ac‐ tive Steering 131
Vehicle battery 222
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 223
Vehicle, breaking in 184
Vehicle care 231
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