2014 BMW 7 SERIES tire type

Addendum
“BMW recommends that you have
mounting and balancing performed
by your service center or a tire
mounting specialist.”
14.At page 215, under the heading:
“Approved wheels and tires,” the
term “Approved” should be
disregarded and in lieu thereof, the
term “Recommended” should be
read in its place. In addition, the
text of that section should be
disregarded and the following text
should be read in lieu thereof:
The manufacturer of your vehicle
strongly suggests that you use
wheels and tires that have been
recommended by the vehicle
manufacturer for your vehicle type;
otherwise, 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
does not evaluate non-
recommended wheels and tires to
determine if they are suitable for
use on your vehicle.
15.At page 216, under the heading:
“Fine-link snow chains,” the text
should be disregarded and the
following text should be read in lieu
thereof:
Only certain types of fine-link snow
chains have been tested by the
manufacturer of your vehicle and
are determined by the manufacturer
of your vehicle to be road safe and
are recommended by the
manufacturer of your vehicle.
Information about recommended
snow chains is available from a
service center.
16.At page 218, under the heading
“Hood,” the sentence beginning, “If
you are unfamiliar” should be
disregarded.
17.At page 222, under the heading:
“Approved oil types,” the references
to “Approved” should be read as
“Suitable.” Where it reads: You
can add oils with the following
specifications,” that text should be
disregarded, and the following text
read in lieu thereof: “Add engine
oils that meet the following oil rating
standards: . . .”
18.At page 222, under the heading:
“Alternative oil types,” the text
preceding the chart should be
disregarded, and in lieu thereof
should be read as follows: “If an
engine oil suitable for continuous
use is not available, up to 1 US
quart/liter of an engine oil with the
following oil rating can be added: . .
.” The reference to “specification”
should be read as “rating.”
19.At page 222, under the heading:
“Engine oil change,” the text should
be disregarded and in lieu thereof
should be read as follows:
BMW recommends that you have
the oil changed at your BMW
dealer’s service center or at another
service center that has trained

Wheel and tire combination
You can ask the service center about the right
wheel/tire combination and wheel rim versions
for the vehicle.
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
You should only use wheels and tires
that have been approved by the vehicle manu‐
facturer for your vehicle type; otherwise, e.g.,
despite having the same official size ratings,
variations can lead to chassis contact and with
it, the risk of severe accidents
The manufacturer of your vehicle cannot eval‐
uate non-approved wheels and tires to deter‐
mine if they are suited for use, and therefore
cannot guarantee the operating safety of the
vehicle.◀
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
Tire traction is not optimal due to manufactur‐
ing circumstances when tires are brand-new;
they achieve their full traction potential after a
break-in time.
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
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
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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.
Information about the approved snow chains
are available from the service center.
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 snow chain manufacturer's instruc‐
tions.
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 needed.
Maximum speed with snow chains Do not exceed a speed of 30 mph/50 km/hwhen using snow chains.
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 136
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 144
Activated-charcoal filter 168
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 132
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 144
Active Protection 134
Active seat, front 56
Active seat ventilation, front 57
Active seat ventilation, rear 60
Active Steering, integral 140
Adaptive brake assistant 136
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 133
Adaptive drive 139
Adaptive Light Control 106
Adaptive Light Control, bulb replacement 229
Additives, oil 222
Adjusting, steering wheel 67
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 54
After washing vehicle 240
Airbags 110
Airbags, indicator/warning light 111
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 167
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 167
Air distribution, manual 166
Air flow, automatic climate control 166 Air outlets, see ventila‐
tion 168
Air pressure, tires 207
Alarm system 47
Alarm, unintentional 48
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 215
All-wheel-drive 138
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 173
Alternative oil types 222
Ambient light 108
Animal detection, see Night Vision 127
Antifreeze, washer fluid 83
Antilock Brake System, ABS 136
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 136
Approved axle load 247
Approved engine oils 222
Armrest, refer to Center arm‐ rest 181
Arrival time 100
Ashtray 174
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 235
Assistance when driving off 136
Attentiveness assistant 134
AUTO H button 77
AUTO H button, refer to Au‐ tomatic Hold 77
AUTO intensity 166
Automatic car wash 239 Automatic climate con‐
trol 165
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go 144
Automatic Curb Monitor 66
Automatic deactivation, front- seat passenger airbags 112
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 106
Automatic Hold 77
Automatic locking 47
Automatic recirculated-air control 167
Automatic Soft Closing, doors 40
Automatic Soft Closing, trunk lid 41
Automatic transmission, see Steptronic transmission 84
Automatic trunk lid 41
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 166
AUTO program, intensity 166
Auto Start/Stop function 75
Average fuel consump‐ tion 100
Average speed 100
Axle loads, weights 247
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 55
Backrest, seats 54
Backrest, width 56
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 235
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 237
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ECO PRO mode 193
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction 195
EfficientDynamics 195
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 87
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 220
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 136
Emergency detection, remote control 35
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 200
Emergency release, parking brake 79
Emergency Request 234
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 235
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 35
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock 86
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 43
Energy Control 96
Energy recovery 96
Engine, automatic reel-off 75
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 75
Engine compartment 218
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 218
Engine coolant 223
Engine idling when driving, coasting 196
Engine oil 220
Engine oil, adding 221
Engine oil additives 222
Engine oil change 222
Engine oil filler neck 221
Engine oil temperature 94
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 222
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 222 Engine start during malfunc‐
tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 235
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 74
Engine stop 74
Engine temperature 94
Entering/exiting vehicle, as‐ sistance, steering wheel 68
Entering a car wash 239
Equipment, interior 172
Error displays, see Check Control 90
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 136
Exchanging wheels/tires 214
Exhaust system 186
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 66
Exterior mirrors 65
External start 235
External temperature dis‐ play 95
External temperature warn‐ ing 95
Eyes for securing cargo 190
F
Failure message, see Check Control 90
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 48
Fan, refer to Air flow 166
Filler neck for engine oil 221
Fine wood, care 241
First aid kit 235
Fitting for towing, see tow fit‐ ting 238
Flat tire, changing wheels 231
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 113
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 115 Flat tire, warning
lamp 114, 116
Flooding 187
Floor carpet, care 242
Floor mats, care 242
Fold-out position, wiper 83
Foot brake 188
Front airbags 110
Front-end collision warning with braking function 122
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 119
Front fog lights 108
Front fog lights, bulb replace‐ ment 230
Front passenger seat, adjust‐ ing 56
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 112
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 112
Front seats 54
Front turn signals, refer to Light-emitting diodes,
LEDs 229
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 113
Fuel 202
Fuel consumption, current 96
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 100
Fuel filler flap 200
Fuel gauge 94
Fuel lid 200
Fuel quality 202
Fuel recommendation 202
Fuel, tank capacity 248
Fuse 233
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 172
Gasoline 202 Seite 253Everything from A to ZReference253
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Multifunctional instrumentdisplay 88
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
N Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 61
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 62
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 241
New wheels and tires 214
Night Vision 127
Night Vision device, see Night Vision 127
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 237
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 225
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 225
Object detection, see Night Vision 127
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 157
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 202
Odometer 95
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 220
Oil, adding 221
Oil additives 222
Oil change 222
Oil change interval, service requirements 96
Oil filler neck 221
Oil types, alternative 222 Oil types, approved 222
Old batteries, disposal 232
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 227
Opening/closing via door lock 39
Opening and closing 34
Opening and closing, without remote control 39
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 37
Opening the trunk lid with no- touch activation 44, 45
Operating concept, iDrive 18
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 167
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 95
P Paint, vehicle 240
Parallel parking assistant 161
Park Distance Control PDC 153
Parked-car ventilation 171
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 188
Parking aid, refer to PDC 153
Parking assistant 161
Parking brake 76
Parking lights 105
Parking lights and roadside parking lights, refer to Light-
emitting diodes, LEDs 229
Parking with Automatic Hold 77
Particulate filter 187
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 66
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 156 PDC Park Distance Con‐
trol 153
Pedestrian detection, see Night Vision 127
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 125
Personal Profile 35
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 36
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 52
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 49
Plastic, care 241
Power failure 232
Power sunroof, glass 51
Power windows 49
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 207
Pressure warning FTM, tires 113
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 35
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 23
Protective function, glass sunroof 52
Protective function, win‐ dows 49
Push-and-turn reel, refer to Controller 18
R Radiator fluid 223
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 34
Radio ready state 73
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 82
Rear automatic climate con‐ trol 169
Rear axle steering 140
Rear cooler 177 Seite 256ReferenceEverything from A to Z256
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Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐nostics 225
Soot particulate filter 187
SOS button 234
Spare fuse 233
Speaker lighting 109
Specified engine oil types 222
Speed, average 100
Speed limit detection, com‐ puter 100
Speed limiter, display 97
Speed Limit Information 97
Speed warning 101
Split screen 23
SPORT+ - program, Dynamic Driving Control 142
Sport displays, torque dis‐ play, performance dis‐
play 101
SPORT program, driving dy‐ namics 142
Sport program, transmis‐ sion 85
Stability control systems 136
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 75
Start/Stop button 73
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 35
Starting the engine 74
Status control display, tires 115
Status information, iDrive 22
Status of Owner's Manual 6
Steering, Integral Active Steering 140
Steering wheel, adjusting 67
Steering wheel heating 68
Steering wheel memory 64
Steptronic Sport transmis‐ sion 86
Steptronic transmission 84
Stopping the engine 74
Storage compartments 180 Storage compartments, loca‐
tions 180
Storage, tires 216
Storing the vehicle 242
Summer tires, tread 214
Sun visor 174
Supplementary text mes‐ sage 93
Surround View 155
Suspension settings 141
Switch for Dynamic Driving Control 141
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 171
Switch, refer to Cockpit 14
Symbols 6
Symbols in the status field 22
SYNC program, automatic cli‐ mate control 167
T Tachometer 94
Tail and brake lights 230
Tail lights 230
Tail lights, bulb replace‐ ment 230
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 246
Telephone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 166
Temperature display for ex‐ ternal temperature 95
Temperature, engine oil 94
Terminal, starting aid 236
Text message, supplemen‐ tary 93
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 47
Theft protection, lug bolts 231 Thermal camera, see Night
Vision 127
Thigh support 55
Tilt alarm sensor 48
Time of arrival 100
Tire damage 214
Tire identification marks 212
Tire inflation pressure 207
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 113
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 115
Tires, changing 214
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 207
Tires, run-flat tires 216
Tire tread 214
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tool 227
Top View 159
Total vehicle weight 247
Touchpad 21
Tow fitting 238
Towing 237
Tow lug, see tow fitting 238
Tow-starting 237
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 115
Traction control 137
TRACTION, driving dynam‐ ics 137
TRACTION program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 142
Transmission lock, electronic unlocking 86
Transmission, see Steptronic transmission 84
Transporting children safely 69
Tread, tires 214
Trip computer 100
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 80
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