2015 BMW 5 SERIES ACTIVE HYBRID winter tires

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 206, 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 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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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. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features 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/camera lenses with
high-pressure washers
When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the sensors and camera lenses on the
outside of the vehicle for long periods and
maintain 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 82, 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 52.
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:
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Key Memory, refer to Per‐sonal Profile 39
Kickdown, Steptronic trans‐ mission 84
Knee airbag 110
L
Lamp replacement 220
Lamp replacement, front 221
Lamp replacement, rear 223
Lane departure warning 130
Lane margin, warning 130
Language on Control Dis‐ play 101
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 188
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem 70
Leather, care 234
LED front fog lights, bulb re‐ placement 223
LED headlights, bulb replace‐ ment 223
LED light 223
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 221
Length, vehicle 240
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 24
License plate lamp, bulb re‐ placement 223
Light alloy wheels, care 235
Light control 105
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 221
Lighter, front 173
Lighter, rear 173
Lighting 104
Lighting, speaker 108
Lights 104
Lights and bulbs 220
Light switch 104
Load 188
Loading 187
Lock, door 43 Locking/unlocking via door
lock 43
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 41
Locking, automatic 50
Locking, settings 50
Locking via trunk lid 45
Lock, power window 53
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows 72
Low beams 104
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 106
Lower back support 59
Luggage rack, see Roof- mounted luggage rack 188
Lumbar support 59
M
Maintenance 218
Maintenance require‐ ments 218
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 95
Maintenance system, BMW 218
Make-up mirror 172
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 90
Manual air distribution 163
Manual air flow 163
Manual brake, refer to Parking brake 77
Manual mode, Steptronic transmission 85
Manual operation, door lock 43
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 66
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 197
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 151
Manual operation, rearview camera 153 Manual operation, Side
View 156
Manual operation, Top View 157
Marking on approved tires 205
Marking, run-flat tires 206
Massage seat, front 60
Master key, refer to Remote control 38
Maximum cooling 164
Maximum speed, display 96
Maximum speed, winter tires 206
Measure, units of 102
Medical kit 228
Memory for seat, mirrors, steering wheel 65
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 98
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 19
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 90
Microfilter 165
Minimum tread, tires 204
Mirror 66
Mirror memory 65
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 185
Mobility System 206
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 221
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 69
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Unintentional alarm 52
Units of measure 102
Universal remote control 170
Unlock button, Steptronic transmission 84
Unlocking/locking via door lock 43
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 41
Unlocking, settings 50
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 7
Upholstery care 235
USB interface 175
V
Vanity mirror 172
Vehicle battery 225
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 225
Vehicle, break-in 182
Vehicle care 234
Vehicle features and op‐ tions 6
Vehicle identification num‐ ber 9
Vehicle jack 225
Vehicle paint 234
Vehicle storage 236
Vehicle wash 233
Ventilation 165
Venting, see ventilation 165
Vent, see ventilation 165
VIN, see vehicle identification number 9
Voice activation system 26
W Warning and indicator lamps, see Check Control 90
Warning displays, see Check Control 90 Warning messages, see
Check Control 90
Warning triangle 228
Warranty 7
Washer fluid 83
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 82
Washer system 81
Washing, vehicle 233
Water, hybrid system 34
Water on roads 185
Weights 241
Welcome lamps during un‐ locking 41
Welcome lights 104
What to do after an acci‐ dent 231
Wheel base, vehicle 240
Wheel cleaner 235
Wheels, changing 205
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 200
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 116
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 112
Width, vehicle 240
Window defroster, rear 164
Windows, powered 52
Windshield, climate con‐ trol 184
Windshield washer fluid 83
Windshield washer noz‐ zles 82
Windshield washer sys‐ tem 81
Windshield wiper 81
Winter storage, care 236
Winter tires, suitable tires 206
Winter tires, tread 204
Wiper 81
Wiper blades, replacing 220
Wiper fluid 83
Wiper, fold-out position 82
Wiper system 81 Wood, care 235
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion 24
Working on the hybrid sys‐ tem 34
Wrench, see Onboard vehicle tool kit 220
X
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