2014 BMW X6 winter tires

DOT Quality GradesTreadwear
Traction AA A B C
Temperature A B C
All passenger car tires must conform to Fed‐
eral Safety Requirements in addition to these
grades.
Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified gov‐
ernment test course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one and one-half, 1 g,
times as well on the government course as a
tire graded 100. The relative performance of
tires depends upon the actual conditions of
their use, however, and may depart signifi‐
cantly from the norm due to variations in driv‐
ing habits, service practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate.
Traction
The traction grades, from highest to lowest,
are AA, A, B, and C.
Those grades represent the tire's ability to
stop on wet pavement as measured under
controlled conditions on specified government
test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction performance.
The traction grade assigned to this tire is
based on straight-ahead braking traction tests,
and does not include acceleration, cornering,
hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.
Temperature The temperature grades are A, the highest, B,
and C, representing the tire's resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled conditions
on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the ma‐
terial of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire
life, and excessive temperature can lead tosudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds
to a level of performance which all passenger
car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades Band
A represent higher levels of performance on
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 211, 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 tread
Summer 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
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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
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.Seite 210MobilityWheels and tires210
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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 Note the following:▷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 75, 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 46.
Guide rails in car washes
Avoid car washes with guide rails higher
than 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, the vehicle body
could be damaged.◀
Different types of tires Observing vehicle width
Before entering washing systems, make
sure that the vehicle width is not too great for
the car wash; otherwise, there could be dam‐
age to the vehicle and car wash.◀
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Locking/unlocking with re‐mote control 37
Locking, automatic 45
Locking, settings 44
Lock, power window 48
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows 65
Low beams 99
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 101
Lower back support 53
Luggage rack, see Roof- mounted luggage rack 192
Lumbar support 53
M
Maintenance 219
Maintenance require‐ ments 219
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 91
Maintenance system, BMW 219
Make-up mirror 171
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 85
Malfunction, self-leveling sus‐ pension 137
Manual air distribution 163
Manual air flow 163
Manual brake, refer to Parking brake 70
Manual mode, Steptronic transmission 78
Manual operation, door lock 39
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 59
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 200
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 150
Manual operation, parking brake 73 Manual operation, rearview
camera 152
Manual operation, Top View 155
Marking on approved tires 210
Marking, run-flat tires 211
Master key, refer to Remote control 34
Maximum cooling 164
Maximum speed, display 92
Maximum speed, winter tires 210
Measure, units of 97
Medical kit 230
Memory for seat, mirrors, steering wheel 58
Menu, EfficientDynamics 196
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 93
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 20
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 85
Microfilter 165
Minimum tread, tires 209
Mirror 59
Mirror memory 58
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 187
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 222
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 62
Moving sun visor 171
Multifunctional instrument display 82
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
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 236
New wheels and tires 209
Night Vision 122
Night Vision device, see Night Vision 122
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 232
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 219
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 219
Object detection, see Night Vision 122
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 153
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 202
Odometer 89
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Offroad trips 188
Oil 214
Oil, adding 215
Oil additives 215
Oil change 216
Oil change interval, service requirements 91
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 Seite 249Everything from A to ZReference249
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Washer system 74
Washing, vehicle 234
Water on roads 187
Weights 241
Welcome lights 99
Wheel cleaner 236
Wheels, changing 209
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 204
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 111
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 107
Window defroster, rear 164
Windows, powered 47
Windshield, climate con‐ trol 187
Windshield washer fluid 76
Windshield washer noz‐ zles 76
Windshield washer sys‐ tem 74
Windshield wiper 74
Winter storage, care 237
Winter tires, suitable tires 210
Winter tires, tread 208
Wiper 74
Wiper blades, replacing 221
Wiper fluid 76
Wiper, fold-out position 76
Wiper system 74
Wood, care 236
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion 25
Wrench, see Onboard vehicle tool kit 221
X
xDrive 134
Xenon headlights, bulb re‐ placement 223 Seite 253Everything from A to ZReference253
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