2014 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 7 tire type

Addendum
“BMW recommends that you have
mounting and balancing performed
by your service center or a tire
mounting specialist.”
14.At page 209, 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 210, 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 212, under the heading
“Hood,” the sentence beginning, “If
you are unfamiliar” should be
disregarded.
17.At page 216, 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 216, 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 216, 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

Things to remember when drivingVehicle features and options
This 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.
Breaking-in period
General information Moving parts need time to adjust to one an‐
other (break-in time).
The following instructions will help accomplish
a long vehicle life and good efficiency.
Engine, transmission, and axle drive Always obey the official speed limit.
Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km
Do not exceed the maximum engine and road
speed:▷For gasoline engine 4,500 rpm and
100 mph/160 km/h.
Avoid full load or kickdown under all circum‐
stances.
From 1,200 miles/2,000 km The engine and vehicle speed can gradually be
increased.
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.
Brake system
Brakes require an initial break-in period of ap‐
prox. 300 miles/500 km to achieve optimal per‐
formance between brake discs and brake
pads. Drive moderately during this break-in pe‐
riod.
Following part replacement The same break-in procedures should be ob‐
served if any of the components above-men‐
tioned have to be renewed in the course of the
vehicle's operating life.
Using the hybrid system
efficiently
The concept
The vehicle's hybrid system runs automati‐
cally. Through foresighted driving, the hybrid
properties are efficiently used, i.e., fuel con‐
sumption and energy recovery are optimized.
Optimizing energy recovery
Types of energy recovery
Energy recovery is used to charge the high-
voltage battery. It is important for the supply of
electrical components and thus a prerequisite
for fuel efficiency. It appears in three stages
during coasting to a halt and braking.
Low energy recovery:
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Changing wheels and tires
Mounting Information on mounting tires
Have mounting and balancing performed
only by a service center.
If work is not carried out properly, there is a
danger of subsequent damage and related
safety hazards.◀
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.
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Maximum speed of winter tiresIf 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 axles Different 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:
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 138
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 144
Activated-charcoal filter 168
Activate drive readiness 76
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 134
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 144
ActiveHybrid, system 31
Active Protection 135
Active seat, front 58
Active seat ventilation, front 59
Active seat ventilation, rear 62
Adapting to the course of the road, hybrid system 93
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 135
Adaptive Light Control 108
Adaptive Light Control, bulb replacement 223
Additives, oil 215
Adjusting, steering wheel 69
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 56
After washing vehicle 235
Airbags 112
Airbags, indicator/warning light 113
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 204
Alarm system 50
Alarm, unintentional 51
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 209
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 174
Alternative oil types 216
Ambient light 110
Animal detection, see Night Vision 129
Antifreeze, washer fluid 86
Antilock Brake System, ABS 138
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 138
Approved axle load 241
Approved engine oils 216
Armrest, refer to Center arm‐ rest 180
Arrival time 102
Ashtray 175
Assistance for the combus‐ tion engine, ASSIST 79
Assistance for the combus‐ tion engine, eBOOST 79
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 229
Assistance when driving off 138
ASSIST, assistance for the combustion engine 79
Attentiveness assistant 136
AUTO H button 80 AUTO H button, refer to Au‐
tomatic Hold 80
AUTO intensity 166
Automatic car wash 234
Automatic climate con‐ trol 165
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go 144
Automatic Curb Monitor 68
Automatic deactivation, front- seat passenger airbags 114
Automatic deactivation of the hybrid system 233
Automatic engine start-stop function 77
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 108
Automatic Hold 80
Automatic locking 49
Automatic recirculated-air control 167
Automatic Soft Closing, doors 42
Automatic Soft Closing, trunk lid 43
Automatic transmission, see Steptronic transmission 87
Automatic trunk lid 43
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 166
AUTO program, intensity 166
Auxiliary air conditioning 172
Average fuel consump‐ tion 102
Average speed 102
Axle loads, weights 241
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ECO PRO 195
ECO PRO, bonus range 196
ECO PRO display 195
ECO PRO driving mode 195
ECO PRO mode 195
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction 197
eDRIVE, electric driving 78
Electric drive readiness, Si‐ lent Start 76
Electric driving, eDRIVE 78
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 90
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 214
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 138
Emergency detection, remote control 37
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 200
Emergency release, parking brake 82
Emergency Request 228
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 229
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 37
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock 89
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 45
Energy recovery, CHARGE 79
Engine, automatic off 77
Engine compartment 212
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 212
Engine coolant 217
Engine oil 214
Engine oil, adding 215
Engine oil additives 215
Engine oil change 216
Engine oil filler neck 215
Engine oil temperature 97 Engine oil types, alterna‐
tive 216
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 216
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 37
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 229
Engine temperature 97
Entering/exiting vehicle, as‐ sistance, steering wheel 70
Entering a car wash 234
Equipment, interior 173
Error displays, see Check Control 93
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 138
Exchanging wheels/tires 209
Exhaust system 188
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 68
Exterior mirrors 67
External start 229
External temperature dis‐ play 97
External temperature warn‐ ing 97
Eyes for securing cargo 192
F
Failure message, see Check Control 93
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 51
Fan, refer to Air flow 166
Filler neck for engine oil 215
Fine wood, care 236
First aid kit 229
Fitting for towing, see tow fit‐ ting 232
Flat tire, changing wheels 225
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 115
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 117 Flat tire, warning
lamp 116, 118
Flooding 189
Floor carpet, care 237
Floor mats, care 237
Fold-out position, wiper 86
Foot brake 189
Front airbags 112
Front-end collision warning with braking function 124
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 121
Front fog lights 110
Front fog lights, bulb replace‐ ment 224
Front passenger seat, adjust‐ ing 58
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 114
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 114
Front seats 56
Front turn signals, refer to Light-emitting diodes,
LEDs 223
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 115
Fuel 202
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 102
Fuel filler flap 200
Fuel gauge 97
Fuel lid 200
Fuel quality 202
Fuel recommendation 202
Fuel, tank capacity 241
Functions, hybrid system 31
Fuse 227
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 173
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Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 71
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
N Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 63
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 64
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 236
New wheels and tires 209
Night Vision 129
Night Vision device, see Night Vision 129
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 231
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 219
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 219
Object detection, see Night Vision 129
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 157
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 202
Odometer 97
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Officially use hybrid sys‐ tem 186
Oil 214
Oil, adding 215
Oil additives 215
Oil change 216 Oil change interval, service
requirements 98
Oil filler neck 215
Oil types, alternative 216
Oil types, approved 216
Old batteries, disposal 227
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 221
Opening/closing via door lock 41
Opening and closing 36
Opening and closing, without remote control 41
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 39
Opening the trunk lid with no- touch activation 46, 47
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 97
P Paint, vehicle 235
Parallel parking assistant 161
Park Distance Control PDC 153
Parked-car ventilation 171
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 190
Parking aid, refer to PDC 153
Parking assistant 161
Parking brake 79
Parking lights 107
Parking lights and roadside parking lights, refer to Light-
emitting diodes, LEDs 223
Parking with Automatic Hold 80 Passenger side mirror, tilting
downward 68
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 156
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 153
Pedestrian detection, see Night Vision 129
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 127
Personal Profile 37
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 38
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 54
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 52
Plastic, care 236
Power failure 226
Power sunroof, glass 53
Power windows 51
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 204
Pressure warning FTM, tires 115
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 37
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 23
Protective function, glass sunroof 54
Protective function, win‐ dows 52
Push-and-turn reel, refer to Controller 18
R Radiator fluid 217
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 36
Radio ready state 75
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
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Slide/tilt glass roof 53
Smallest turning radius 240
Smoker's package 175
Snow chains 210
Socket 176
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 219
SOS button 228
Spare fuse 227
Speaker lighting 111
Specified engine oil types 216
Speed, average 102
Speed limit detection, com‐ puter 102
Speed limiter, display 99
Speed Limit Information 99
Speed warning 103
Split screen 23
SPORT+ - program, Dynamic Driving Control 141
Sport displays, torque dis‐ play, performance dis‐
play 103
SPORT program, driving dy‐ namics 142
Sport program, transmis‐ sion 88
Stability control systems 138
Standing air conditioning, re‐ mote control 49
Start/Stop button 75
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 37
Starting the combustion en‐ gine 76
Status control display, tires 117
Status information, iDrive 22
Status of Owner's Manual 7
Steering wheel, adjusting 69
Steering wheel heating 70
Steering wheel memory 66
Steptronic Sport transmis‐ sion 88
Steptronic transmission 87 Storage compartments 179
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 179
Storage, tires 210
Storing the vehicle 237
Summer tires, tread 208
Sun visor 175
Supplementary text mes‐ sage 96
Surround View 155
Suspension settings 140
Switch for Dynamic Driving Control 140
Switch, refer to Cockpit 14
Symbols 6
Symbols in the status field 22
SYNC program, automatic cli‐ mate control 167
T Tachometer 97
Tail and brake lights 224
Tail lights 224
Tail lights, bulb replace‐ ment 224
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 240
Telephone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 166
Temperature display for ex‐ ternal temperature 97
Temperature, engine oil 97
Terminal, starting aid 230
Text message, supplemen‐ tary 96
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 50
Theft protection, lug bolts 226
Thermal camera, see Night Vision 129 Thigh support 57
Tilt alarm sensor 50
Time of arrival 102
Tire damage 208
Tire identification marks 206
Tire inflation pressure 204
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 115
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 117
Tires, changing 209
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 204
Tires, run-flat tires 210
Tire tread 208
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tool 221
Top View 159
Total vehicle weight 241
Touchpad 21
Tow fitting 232
Towing 231
Tow lug, see tow fitting 232
Tow-starting 231
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 117
Traction control 139
TRACTION, driving dynam‐ ics 139
TRACTION program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 141
Transmission lock, electronic unlocking 89
Transmission, see Steptronic transmission 87
Transporting children safely 71
Tread, tires 208
Trip computer 102
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 83
Trip odometer 97
Trunk lid, automatic 43
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