2014 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 3 winter tires

the laboratory test wheel than the minimum re‐
quired 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
possible tire failure.
If necessary, have the vehicle towed.◀
RSC – Run-flat tires
Run-flat tires, refer to page 196, 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 treadSummer 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 tire 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 re‐
quired minimum height of 0.063 in/1.6 mm.
They are marked on the side of the tire with
TWI, Tread Wear Indicator.
Tire damage
General information
Inspect your tires often for damage, foreign
objects lodged in the tread, and tread wear.
Hints
Driving over rough or damaged road surfaces,
as well as debris, curbs and other obstacles
can cause serious damage to wheels, tires and
suspension parts. This is more likely to occur
with low-profile tires, which provide less cush‐
ioning between the wheel and the road. Be
careful to avoid road hazards and reduce your
speed, especially if your vehicle is equipped
with low-profile tires.
Indications of tire damage or other vehicle de‐
fects:
▷Unusual vibrations while driving.▷Unusual handling such as a strong ten‐
dency to pull to the left or right.
Damage can, e. g., be caused by driving over
curbs, road damage, or similar things.
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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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CareVehicle 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.
Car washes
General information
Regularly remove foreign objects such as
leaves in the area below the windshield when
the hood is raised.
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in
winter. Intense soiling and road salt can dam‐
age the vehicle.
Hints Steam jets or high-pressure washers
When using steam jets or high-pressure
washers, hold them a sufficient distance away
and use a maximum temperature of
140 ℉/60 ℃.
If the vehicle has a glass sunroof, ensure that a
distance of at least 31.5 inches/80 cm is main‐
tained. Holding them too close or using exces‐
sively high pressures or temperatures can
cause damage or preliminary damage that may
then lead to long-term damage.
Follow the user's manual for the high-pressure
washer.◀
Cleaning sensors/cameras with high-
pressure washers
When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the exterior sensors and cameras, e.g.,
Park Distance Control, for extended periods oftime and only from a distance of at least
12 in/30 cm.◀
Automatic car washes
Hints▷Give preference to cloth car washes or
those that use soft brushes in order to
avoid paint damage.▷Make sure that the wheels and tires are not
damaged by the transport mechanisms.▷Fold in the exterior mirrors; otherwise, they
may be damaged, depending on the width
of the vehicle.▷Deactivate the rain sensor, refer to
page 74, to avoid unintentional wiper acti‐
vation.▷In some cases, an unintentional alarm can
be triggered by the interior motion sensor
of the alarm system. Follow the instruc‐
tions on avoiding an unintentional alarm,
refer to page 47.
Guide rails in car washes
Avoid car washes with guide rails higher
than 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, the vehicle body
could be damaged.◀
Before driving into a car wash In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll in a
car wash, take the following steps:
1.Drive into the car wash.2.Engage selector lever position N.3.Switch the engine off.
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Lighting via remote con‐trol 39
Light reel 97
Lights 97
Lights and bulbs 206
Load 176
Loading 175
Lock, door 41
Locking/unlocking via door lock 41
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 39
Locking, automatic 45
Locking, settings 45
Locking via trunk lid 42
Lock, power window 49
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows 66
Low beams 97
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 99
Lower back support 54
Luggage rack, see Roof- mounted luggage rack 177
Lumbar support 54
M
Maintenance 204
Maintenance require‐ ments 204
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 88
Maintenance system, BMW 204
Make-up mirror 160
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 83
Manual air distribution 152
Manual air flow 152
Manual mode, Steptronic transmission 77
Manual operation, door lock 41
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 60 Manual operation, fuel filler
flap 186
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 138
Manual operation, rearview camera 141
Manual operation, Side View 143
Manual operation, Top View 144
Marking on approved tires 195
Marking, run-flat tires 196
Master key, refer to Remote control 36
Maximum cooling 151
Maximum speed, display 89
Maximum speed, winter tires 196
Measure, units of 95
Medical kit 218
Memory, seat, mirror 58
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 91
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 20
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 83
Microfilter 153
Minimum tread, tires 194
Mirror 59
Mirror memory 58
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 172
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 207
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 62
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14 N
Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 56
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 57
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 225
New wheels and tires 195
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 220
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 204
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 204
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 141
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 188
Odometer 87
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Officially use hybrid sys‐ tem 170
Oil 200
Oil, adding 201
Oil additives 201
Oil change 202
Oil change interval, service requirements 88
Oil filler neck 201
Oil types, alternative 202
Oil types, approved 202
Old batteries, disposal 215
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 206
Opening/closing via door lock 41
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Windshield washer sys‐tem 73
Windshield wiper 73
Winter storage, care 226
Winter tires, suitable tires 196
Winter tires, tread 194
Wiper 73
Wiper blades, replacing 206
Wiper fluid 75
Wiper, fold-out position 75
Wiper system 73
Wood, care 225
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion 25
Working on the hybrid sys‐ tem 221
Wrench, see Onboard vehicle tool kit 206
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