2015 BMW 5 SERIES SEDAN winter tires

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 224, 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 77, 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 48.
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:
Manual transmission:
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Lane margin, warning 129
Language on Control Dis‐ play 100
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 193
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem 66
Launch Control 82
Leather, care 253
LED front fog lights, bulb re‐ placement 241
LED headlights, bulb replace‐ ment 241
LED light 241
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 239
Length, vehicle 258
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 24
License plate lamp, bulb re‐ placement 241
Light alloy wheels, care 253
Light control 104
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 239
Lighter, front 174, 175
Lighter, rear 176
Lighting 103
Lighting, speaker 107
Lights 103
Lights and bulbs 238
Light switch 103
Load 193
Loading 192
Lock, door 39
Locking/unlocking via door lock 39
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 37
Locking, automatic 46
Locking, settings 46
Locking via trunk lid 41
Lock, power window 49
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows 68
Low beams 103 Low beams, automatic, refer
to High-beam Assistant 105
Lower back support 55
Low-Sulfur Diesel 207
Luggage rack, see Roof- mounted luggage rack 193
Lumbar support 55
M
Maintenance 236
Maintenance require‐ ments 236
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 94
Maintenance system, BMW 236
Make-up mirror 174
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 88
Manual air distribution 166
Manual air flow 166
Manual brake, refer to Parking brake 73
Manual mode, Steptronic transmission 81
Manual operation, door lock 39
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 62
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 204
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 153
Manual operation, rearview camera 155
Manual operation, Side View 158
Manual operation, Top View 159
Manual transmission 79
Marking on approved tires 223
Marking, run-flat tires 224
Massage seat, front 56 Master key, refer to Remote
control 34
Maximum cooling 167
Maximum speed, display 95
Maximum speed, winter tires 224
Measure, units of 100
Medical kit 246
Memory for seat, mirrors, steering wheel 61
Menu, EfficientDynamics 199
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 96
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 19
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 88
Microfilter 168
Minimum tread, tires 222
Mirror 62
Mirror memory 61
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 189
Mobility System 224
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 239
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 65
Multifunctional instrument display 85
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
N
Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 58
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Unintentional alarm 48
Units of measure 100
Universal remote control 172
Unlock button, Steptronic transmission 80
Unlocking/locking via door lock 39
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 37
Unlocking, settings 46
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 7
Upholstery care 253
USB interface 177
V
Vanity mirror 174
Variable steering, Integral Ac‐ tive Steering 139
Vehicle battery 243
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 243
Vehicle, break-in 188
Vehicle care 252
Vehicle features and op‐ tions 6
Vehicle identification num‐ ber 9
Vehicle jack 243
Vehicle paint 252
Vehicle storage 254
Vehicle wash 251
Ventilation 168
Ventilation, refer to Parked- car ventilation 171
Venting, see ventilation 168
Vent, see ventilation 168
VIN, see vehicle identification number 9
Voice activation system 26 W
Warning and indicator lamps, see Check Control 88
Warning displays, see Check Control 88
Warning messages, see Check Control 88
Warning triangle 246
Warranty 7
Washer fluid 78
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 78
Washer system 77
Washing, vehicle 251
Water on roads 190
Weights 259
Welcome lamps during un‐ locking 37
Welcome lights 103
Wheel base, vehicle 258
Wheel cleaner 253
Wheels, changing 223
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 211
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 115
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 111
Width, vehicle 258
Window defroster, rear 167
Windows, powered 48
Windshield, climate con‐ trol 189
Windshield washer fluid 78
Windshield washer noz‐ zles 78
Windshield washer sys‐ tem 77
Windshield wiper 77
Winter diesel 207
Winter storage, care 254
Winter tires, suitable tires 224
Winter tires, tread 222
Wiper 77 Wiper blades, replacing 238
Wiper fluid 78
Wiper, fold-out position 78
Wiper system 77
Wood, care 253
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion 24
Wrench, see Onboard vehicle tool kit 238
X
xDrive 137
Xenon headlights, bulb re‐ placement 239 Seite 271Everything from A to ZReference271
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