2015 BMW 5 SERIES ACTIVE HYBRID flat tire

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 or rim sizes on the
front and rear axles.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.
Mobility System
The concept With the Mobility System, minor tire damagecan be sealed quickly to enable continued
travel. To accomplish this, sealant is pumped
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into the tires, which seals the damage from the
inside.
The compressor can be used to check the tire
inflation pressure.
Hints▷Follow the instructions on using the Mobi‐
lity System found on the compressor and
sealant container.▷Use of the Mobility System may be ineffec‐
tive if the tire puncture measures approx.
1/8 in/4 mm or more.▷Contact the nearest service center if the
tire cannot be made drivable.▷If possible, do not remove foreign bodies
that have penetrated the tire.▷Pull the speed limit sticker off the sealant
container and apply it to the steering
wheel.▷The use of a sealant can damage the TPM
wheel electronics. In this case, have the
electronics checked at the next opportu‐
nity and have them replaced if needed.
Enclosed areas
Do not let the engine run in enclosed
areas, since breathing in exhaust fumes may
lead to loss of consciousness and death. The
exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an
odorless and colorless but highly toxic gas.◀
Storage The Mobility System is located under the
cargo floor panel.
Sealing container▷Sealing container, arrow 1.▷Filling hose, arrow 2.
Observe use-by date on the sealant container.
Compressor
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7.With the ignition turned on or the engine
running, reel on the compressor.
Switch off the compressor after 10 mi‐
nutes
Do not allow the compressor to run longer than
10 minutes; otherwise, the device will overheat
and may be damaged.◀
Let the compressor run for approx. 3 to 8 mi‐
nutes to fill the tire with sealant and achieve a
tire inflation pressure of approx. 2.5 bar.
While the tire is being filled with sealant, the
tire inflation pressure may sporadically reach
approx. 5 bar. Do not reel off the compressor at
this point.
If a tire inflation pressure of 2 bar is not
reached:
1.Switch off the compressor.2.Unscrew the filling hose from the wheel.3.Drive 33 ft/10 m forward and back to dis‐
tribute the sealant in the tire.4.Inflate the tire again using the compressor.
If a tire inflation pressure of 2 bar cannot be
reached, contact your service center.
Stowing the Mobility System
1.Unscrew the filling hose of the sealant con‐
tainer from the wheel.2.Unscrew the connection hose of the com‐
pressor from the sealant container.3.Connect the filling hose of the sealant con‐
tainer previously connected to the tire
valve with the available connector on the
sealant container.This prevents leftover sealant from escap‐
ing from the container.4.Wrap the empty sealant container in suita‐
ble material to avoid dirtying the cargo
area.5.Stow the Mobility System back in the vehi‐
cle.
Distributing the sealant
Immediately drive approx. 5 miles/10 km to en‐
sure that the sealant is evenly distributed in the
tire.
Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
If possible, do not drive at speeds less than
12 mph/20 km/h.
To correct the tire inflation pressure
1.Stop at a suitable location.2.Screw the connection hose of the com‐
pressor directly onto the tire valve stem.3.Insert the connector into the power socket
inside the vehicle.4.Correct the tire inflation pressure to
2.5 bar.▷Increase pressure: with the ignition
turned on or the engine running, reel
on the compressor.▷To reduce the pressure: press the but‐
ton on the compressor.
Continuing the trip
Do not exceed the maximum permissible
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
Reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor.
Reinitialize the Tire Pressure Monitor.
Replace the defective tire and the sealant con‐
tainer of the Mobility System as soon as possi‐
ble.
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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:▷225/55 R 17.▷245/45 R 18.▷245/40 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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Changing wheels
Hints
When using run-flat tires or sealants, a tire
does not need to be changed immediately in
the event of pressure loss due to a flat tire.
Which is why no spare tire is available.
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.
Position the vehicle jack only at the loca‐
tions shown
There are also hybrid components under the
vehicle that are faded by the underbody panel‐
ing.
Make sure not to damage any of the under‐
body paneling parts.
Otherwise, there is the risk of fatal injury from
electrocution due to damaged high-voltage
components.◀
Vehicle battery Maintenance
The battery is maintenance-free.
The added amount of acid is sufficient for the
service life of the battery.
Further information about the battery can be
obtained from your service center.
Battery replacement
Use approved vehicle batteries only
Only use vehicle batteries that have been
approved for your vehicle by the manufacturer;
otherwise, the vehicle could be damaged and
systems or functions may not be fully availa‐
ble.◀
After a battery replacement, have the battery registered on the vehicle by the service center
to ensure that all comfort features are fully
available and that any Check Control mes‐
sages of these comfort features are no longer
displayed.
Charging the battery
General information Make sure that the battery is always suffi‐
ciently charged to guarantee that the battery
remains usable for its full service life.
The battery may need to be charged in the fol‐
lowing cases:▷When making frequent short-distance
drives.▷If the vehicle is not used for prolonged pe‐
riods, longer than a month.
Hints
Do not connect charging devices to the
12 volt socket in the vehicle
Do not connect battery chargers to the fac‐
tory-installed 12 volt sockets in the vehicle as
this may damage the vehicle battery due to an
increased power consumption.◀
Starting aid terminals
In the vehicle, only charge the battery via the
starting aid terminals, refer to page 229, in the
engine compartment with the engine off.
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Coasting 76
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals 80
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 81
Combustion engine, start‐ ing 75
COMFORT+ program, Driving Dynamics Control 140
Comfort Access 47
COMFORT program, Driving Dynamics Control 139
Compressor 206
Computer, refer to On-board computer 98
Condensation on win‐ dows 163
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 186
Condition Based Service CBS 218
Confirmation signal 50
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Contact with water, hybrid system 34
Continued driving with a flat tire 114 , 117
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 101
Controller 18
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 136
Convenient opening with the remote control 41
Coolant 216
Coolant level 216
Coolant temperature 94
Cooling function 164
Cooling, maximum 164
Cooling system 216
Cornering light 105
Corrosion on brake discs 186 Cosmetic mirror 172
Courtesy lamps during un‐ locking 41
Courtesy lamps with the vehi‐ cle locked 42
Cruise control 148
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go 141
Cruise Control, refer to Active Cruise Control 141
Cruising range 95
Cupholder 178
D
Damage, tires 204
Damping control, dy‐ namic 138
Data, technical 240
Date 95
Daytime running lights 105
Deactivating drive readi‐ ness 75
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 163
Dehumidifying, air 164
Deleting personal data 24
Deletion of personal data 24
Destination distance 99
Digital clock 95
Dimensions 240
Dimmable exterior mirrors 67
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 67
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 80
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster 87
Display in windshield 102
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 107
Displays, cleaning 236
Displays, hybrid system 88
Disposal, coolant 217
Disposal, vehicle battery 226 Distance control, refer to
PDC 150
Distance to destination 99
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock 43
Door lock, refer to Remote control 38
Doors, Automatic Soft Clos‐ ing 44
DRIVE, driving with combus‐ tion engine 77
Drive-off assistant 136
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 136
Driver assistance, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 118
Drive readiness in detail 74
Drive readiness states 73
Drive readuness, deacti‐ vate 75
Driving Assistant, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 118
Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 138
Driving instructions, break- in 182
Driving instructions, hybrid system 182
Driving mode 138
Driving notes, general 184
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 136
Driving tips 184
Driving with combustion en‐ gine, DRIVE 77
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 136
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 137
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 138
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 136
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EeBOOST, assistance for the combustion engine 77
ECO PRO 191
ECO PRO, bonus range 192
ECO PRO display 191
ECO PRO driving mode 191
ECO PRO mode 191
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction 193
eDRIVE, electric driving 76
Electric drive readiness, Si‐ lent Start 74
Electric driving, eDRIVE 76
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 87
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 213
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 136
Emergency detection, remote control 39
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 197
Emergency Request 227
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 39
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock 86
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 47
Energy recovery, CHARGE 77
Engine, automatic stop 75
Engine compartment 211
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 211
Engine coolant 216
Engine oil 213
Engine oil, adding 214
Engine oil additives 214
Engine oil change 215
Engine oil filler neck 214
Engine oil temperature 94 Engine oil types, alterna‐
tive 215
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 215
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 39
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 228
Engine temperature 94
Entering a car wash 233
Equipment, interior 170
Error displays, see Check Control 90
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 136
Exchanging wheels/tires 205
Exhaust system 184
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 67
Exterior mirrors 66
External start 228
External temperature dis‐ play 94
External temperature warn‐ ing 94
Eyes for securing cargo 188
F
Failure message, see Check Control 90
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 52
Fan, refer to Air flow 163
Filler neck for engine oil 214
Fine wood, care 235
First aid kit 228
Fitting for towing, see Tow fit‐ ting 231
Flat tire, changing wheels 225
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 116
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 112
Flat tire, warning lamp 113, 116 Flooding 185
Floor carpet, care 236
Floor mats, care 236
Fold-out position, wiper 82
Foot brake 185
Front airbags 109
Front-end collision warning with braking function 121
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 119
Front fog lights 107
Front fog lights, bulb replace‐ ment 223
Front lights 221
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 111
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 111
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 116
Fuel 198
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 99
Fuel filler flap 196
Fuel gauge 94
Fuel lid 196
Fuel quality 198
Fuel recommendation 198
Fuel, tank capacity 241
Functions, hybrid system 31
Fuse 226
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 170
Gasoline 198
Gear change, Steptronic transmission 84
Gear shift indicator 96
General driving notes 184
Glare shield 172
Glass sunroof, powered 54
Glove compartment 176 Seite 245Everything from A to ZReference245
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Gross vehicle weight, ap‐proved 241
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 77
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 171
Hazard warning flashers 227
Head airbags 109
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 105
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 105
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture, remote control 50
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control 42
Headlight flasher 81
Headlight glass 221
Headlights 221
Headlights, care 234
Headlight washer system 81
Head restraints 57
Head restraints, front 62
Head restraints, rear 64
Head-up Display 102
Head-up Display, care 236
Heavy cargo, stowing 188
Height, vehicle 240
High-beam Assistant 106
High beams 81
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 106
High-voltage battery, charge indicator 88
High-voltage battery, dis‐ charge 183
High-voltage system, safety 34
Hills 186
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 136
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 178 Homepage 6
Hood 211
Horn 14
Hotel function, trunk lid 46
Hot exhaust system 184
HUD Head-up Display 102
Hybrid system, adapting to the course of the road 90
Hybrid system, at a glance 31
Hybrid system, automatic de‐ activation 34
Hybrid system, contact with water 34
Hybrid system, displays 88
Hydroplaning 185
I Ice warning, see External temperature warning 94
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning 94
Identification marks, tires 202
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification num‐
ber 9
iDrive 18
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 38
Ignition off 73
Ignition on 73
Indication of a flat tire 113 , 116
Indicator and alarm lamps, see Check Control 90
Indicator lamp, see Check Control 90
Individual air distribution 163
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 39
Inflation pressure, tires 200
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires 116
Info display, refer to On- Board computer 98 Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐
tor TPM 113
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 116
Instrument cluster 87
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 87
Instrument lighting 107
Integrated key 38
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle 29
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 227
Intelligent Safety 118
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram 163
Interior equipment 170
Interior lights 107
Interior lights during unlock‐ ing 41
Interior lights with the vehicle locked 42
Interior motion sensor 52
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 67
Interior rearview mirror, man‐ ually dimmable 67
Internet page 6
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 95
Interval mode 81
J
Jacking points for the vehicle jack 225
Joystick, Steptronic transmis‐ sion 84
Jump-starting 228
K
Key/remote control 38
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