2016 BMW 3 SERIES SEDAN emergency

Driving stability control systemsVehicle 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.
Antilock Brake System ABS ABS prevents locking of the wheels during
braking.
The vehicle contains its steering power even
during full brake applications, thus increasing
active safety.
ABS is operational every time you start the en‐
gine.
Brake assistant When you apply the brakes rapidly, this system
automatically produces the greatest possible
braking force boost. It reduces the braking dis‐
tance to a minimum during emergency stop.
This system utilizes all of the benefits provided
by ABS.
Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal
for the duration of the emergency stop.
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control
The concept DSC prevents traction loss in the power
wheels when driving off and accelerating.DSC also recognizes unstable vehicle condi‐
tions such as fishtailing or nose-diving. Within
the physical limits DSC helps to keep the vehi‐
cle on a steady course by reducing engine
speed and by applying brakes to the individual
wheels.
Note Adjust your driving style to the situation
An appropriate driving style is always the
responsibility of the driver.
The laws of physics cannot be repealed, not
even with DSC.
Therefore, do not reduce the additional safety
margin by driving in a risky manner.◀
Do not deactivate DSC when driving with
roof load
Do not deactivate Dynamic Stability Control DSC when driving with roof load, e.g. roof-
mounted luggage rack.
Otherwise, driving safety is not given in driv‐
ing-critical situation due to the elevated center
of gravity.◀
Overview
Button in the vehicle
DSC OFF button
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These pressure values can also be found on
the tire inflation pressure label on the driver's
door pillar.
Maximum permissible speed
Do not exceed 100 mph/160 km/h; other‐
wise, tire damage and accidents may result.◀
Tire inflation pressure values up to
100 mph/160 km/h
320i, 320i xDrive
Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSISpecifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires225/50 R 17 94 V
M+S A/S RSC
225/50 R 17 94 H
M+S RSC2.2 / 322.2 / 32225/45 R 18 91 V
M+S A/S RSC
225/45 R 18 91 Y
RSC
225/45 R 18 95 V
M+S XL RSC2.2 / 322.4 / 35Front: 225/50 R 17
94 W RSC
Rear: 255/45 R 17
98 W RSC2.2 / 32
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2.4 / 35Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSIFront: 225/45 R 18
91 Y RSC
Rear: 255/40 R 18
95 Y RSC2.2 / 32
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2.2 / 32Front: 225/40 R 19
89 Y RSC
Rear: 255/35 R 19
92 Y RSC2.2 / 32
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2.4 / 35Front: 225/35 R 20
90 Y XL RSC
Rear: 255/30 R 20
92 Y XL RSC2.5 / 36
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3.0 / 44Emergency wheel:
T 135/80 R 17 102
MSpeed up to a max. of
50 mph / 80 km/h
4.2 / 60
328i, 328d
Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSISpecifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires225/50 R 17 94 V
M+S A/S RSC
225/50 R 17 94 H
M+S RSC2.2 / 322.2 / 32225/45 R 18 91 V
M+S A/S RSC
225/45 R 18 91 Y
RSC
225/45 R 18 95 V
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Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSIFront: 225/50 R 17
94 W RSC
Rear: 255/45 R 17
98 W RSC2.2 / 32
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2.2 / 32Front: 225/45 R 18
91 Y RSC
Rear: 255/40 R 18
95 Y RSC2.2 / 32
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2.2 / 32Front: 225/40 R 19
89 Y RSC
Rear: 255/35 R 19
92 Y RSC2.2 / 32
--
2.4 / 35Front: 225/35 R 20
90 Y XL RSC
Rear: 255/30 R 20
92 Y XL RSC2.5 / 36
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3.0 / 44Emergency wheel:
T 135/80 R 17 102
MSpeed up to a max. of
50 mph / 80 km/h
4.2 / 60
328i xDrive, 328d xDrive
Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSISpecifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires225/50 R 17 94 V
M+S A/S RSC
225/50 R 17 94 H
M+S RSC2.2 / 322.2 / 32Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSI225/45 R 18 91 V
M+S A/S RSC
225/45 R 18 91 Y
RSC
225/45 R 18 95 V
M+S XL RSC2.2 / 322.4 / 35Front: 225/50 R 17
94 W RSC
Rear: 255/45 R 17
98 W RSC2.2 / 32
--
2.4 / 35Front: 225/45 R 18
91 Y RSC
Rear: 255/40 R 18
95 Y RSC2.2 / 32
--
2.2 / 32Front: 225/40 R 19
89 Y RSC
Rear: 255/35 R 19
92 Y RSC2.2 / 32
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2.4 / 35Front: 225/35 R 20
90 Y XL RSC
Rear: 255/30 R 20
92 Y XL RSC2.5 / 36
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3.0 / 44Emergency wheel:
T 135/80 R 17 102
MSpeed up to a max. of
50 mph / 80 km/h
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335i, 335i xDriveTire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSISpecifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires225/45 R 18 91 V
M+S A/S RSC
225/45 R 18 91 Y
RSC
225/50 R 17 94 H
M+S RSC
225/45 R 18 95 V
M+S XL RSC2.2 / 322.6 / 38Front: 225/45 R 18
91 Y RSC
Rear: 255/40 R 18
95 Y RSC2.2 / 32
--
2.4 / 35Front: 225/40 R 19
89 Y RSC
Rear: 255/35 R 19
92 Y RSC2.4 / 35
--
2.6 / 38Front: 225/35 R 20
90 Y XL RSC
Rear: 255/30 R 20
92 Y XL RSC2.6 / 38
--
3.0 / 44Emergency wheel:
T 135/80 R 17 102
MSpeed up to a max. of
50 mph / 80 km/h
4.2 / 60
Tire inflation pressures at max.
speeds above 100 mph/160 km/h
Speeds above 100 mph/160 km/h
In order to drive at maximum speeds in
excess of 100 mph/160 km/h, please observe,
and, if necessary, adjust tire pressures for
speeds exceeding 100 mph/160 km/h from the
relevant table on the following pages. Other‐
wise tire damage and accidents could occur.◀
Tire inflation pressure values over
100 mph/160 km/h
320i, 320i xDrive Without high-speed tuning featureTire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSISpecifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires225/50 R 17 94 V
M+S A/S RSC
225/50 R 17 94 H
M+S RSC2.2 / 322.7 / 39225/45 R 18 91 V
M+S A/S RSC
225/45 R 18 91 Y
RSC
225/45 R 18 95 V
M+S XL RSC2.4 / 352.9 /42Front: 225/50 R 17
94 W RSC
Rear: 255/45 R 17
98 W RSC2.2 / 32
--
2.4 / 35Front: 225/45 R 18
91 Y RSC
Rear: 255/40 R 18
95 Y RSC2.4 / 35
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2.4 / 35Front: 225/40 R 19
89 Y RSC
Rear: 255/35 R 19
92 Y RSC2.4 / 35
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Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSIFront: 225/35 R 20
90 Y XL RSC
Rear: 255/30 R 20
92 Y XL RSC2.5 / 36
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3.0 / 44Emergency wheel:
T 135/80 R 17 102
MSpeed up to a max. of
50 mph / 80 km/h
4.2 / 60
With high-speed tuning feature
Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSISpecifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires225/50 R 17 94 V
M+S A/S RSC
225/50 R 17 94 H
M+S RSC2.2 / 322.7 / 39225/45 R 18 91 Y
RSC
225/45 R 18 95 V
M+S XL RSC2.5 / 363.0 / 44Front: 225/50 R 17
94 W RSC
Rear: 255/45 R 17
98 W RSC2.2 / 32
--
2.4 / 35Front: 225/45 R 18
91 Y RSC
Rear: 255/40 R 18
95 Y RSC2.5 / 36
--
2.5 / 36Front: 225/40 R 19
89 Y RSC
Rear: 255/35 R 19
92 Y RSC2.5 / 36
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2.6 / 38Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSIFront: 225/35 R 20
90 Y XL RSC
Rear: 255/30 R 20
92 Y XL RSC2.5 / 36
--
3.0 / 44Emergency wheel:
T 135/80 R 17 102
MSpeed up to a max. of
50 mph / 80 km/h
4.2 / 60
328i, 328i xDrive, 328d, 328d xDrive
Without high-speed tuning feature
Tire sizePressure specifica‐
tions in bar/PSISpecifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires225/50 R 17 94 V M
+S A/S RSC
225/50 R 17 94 H M
+S RSC2.4 / 352.9 /42225/45 R 18 91 V M
+S A/S RSC
225/45 R 18 91 Y
RSC
225/45 R 18 95 V M
+S XL RSC2.6 / 383.1 / 45Front: 225/50 R 17
94 W RSC
Rear:
255/45 R 17 98 W
RSC2.4 / 35
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2.6 / 38Front: 225/45 R 18
91 Y RSC
Rear:
255/40 R 18 95 Y
RSC2.6 / 38
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Tire sizePressure specifica‐
tions in bar/PSIFront: 225/40 R 19
89 Y RSC
Rear:
255/35 R 19 92 Y
RSC2.6 / 38
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2.8 / 41Front: 225/35 R 20
90 Y XL RSC
Rear: 255/30 R 20
92 Y XL RSC2.7 / 39
--
3.2 / 46Emergency wheel:
T 135/80 R 17 102
MSpeed up to a max. of
50 mph / 80 km/h
4.2 / 60
With high-speed tuning feature
Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSISpecifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires225/50 R 17 94 H M
+S RSC2.4 / 352.9 /42225/45 R 18 91 Y
RSC
225/45 R 18 95 V M
+S XL RSC2.6 / 383.1 / 45Front: 225/50 R 17
94 W RSC
Rear:
255/45 R 17 98 W
RSC2.4 / 35
--
2.6 / 38Front: 225/45 R 18
91 Y RSC
Rear:
255/40 R 18 95 Y
RSC2.6 / 38
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2.6 / 38Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSIFront: 225/40 R 19
89 Y RSC
Rear:
255/35 R 19 92 Y
RSC2.6 / 38
--
2.8 / 41Front: 225/35 R 20
90 Y XL RSC
Rear: 255/30 R 20
92 Y XL RSC2.7 / 39
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3.2 / 46Emergency wheel:
T 135/80 R 17 102
MSpeed up to a max. of
50 mph / 80 km/h
4.2 / 60
335i, 335i xDrive Without high-speed tuning feature
Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSISpecifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires225/45 R 18 91 V
M+S A/S RSC
225/45 R 18 91 Y
RSC
225/50 R 17 94 H
M+S RSC
225/45 R 18 95 V
M+S XL RSC2.7 / 393.2 / 46Front: 225/45 R 18
91 Y RSC
Rear: 255/40 R 18
95 Y RSC2.7 / 39
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Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSIFront: 225/40 R 19
89 Y RSC
Rear: 255/35 R 19
92 Y RSC2.7 / 39
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3.0 / 44Front: 225/35 R 20
90 Y XL RSC
Rear: 255/30 R 20
92 Y XL RSC2.9 /42
--
3.4 / 49Emergency wheel:
T 135/80 R 17 102
MSpeed up to a max. of
50 mph / 80 km/h
4.2 / 60
With high-speed tuning feature
Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSISpecifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires225/45 R 18 91 Y
RSC
225/50 R 17 94 H
M+S RSC
225/45 R 18 95 V
M+S XL RSC2.7 / 393.2 / 46Front: 225/45 R 18
91 Y RSC
Rear: 255/40 R 18
95 Y RSC2.7 / 39
--
2.8 / 41Front: 225/40 R 19
89 Y RSC
Rear: 255/35 R 19
92 Y RSC2.7 / 39
--
3.0 / 44Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSIFront: 225/35 R 20
90 Y XL RSC
Rear: 255/30 R 20
92 Y XL RSC2.9 /42
--
3.4 / 49Emergency wheel:
T 135/80 R 17 102
MSpeed up to a max. of
50 mph / 80 km/h
4.2 / 60
Tire identification marks
Tire size 245/45 R 18 96 Y
245: nominal width in mm
45: aspect ratio in %
R: radial tire code
18: rim diameter in inches
96: load rating, not for ZR tires
Y: speed rating, before the R on ZR tires
Speed letter
Q = up to 100 mph, 160 km/h
R = up to 106 mph, 170 km/h
S = up to 112 mph, 180 km/h
T = up to 118 mph, 190 km/h
H = up to 131 mph, 210 km/h
V = up to 150 mph, 240 km/h
W = up to 167 mph, 270 km/h
Y = up to 186 mph, 300 km/h
Tire Identification Number
DOT code: DOT xxxx xxx 0115
xxxx: manufacturer code for the tire brand
xxx: tire size and tire design
0115: tire age
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Breakdown assistanceVehicle 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. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
Hazard warning flashers
The button is located in the center console.
Intelligent Emergency
Request
The concept In case of an emergency, an Emergency Re‐
quest can be made through this system.
General information
Only press the SOS button in an emergency.
Hints
Emergency Request not guaranteed
For technical reasons, the Emergency
Request cannot be guaranteed under unfavor‐
able conditions.◀
Overview
SOS button in the roofliner
Requirements
▷The SIM card integrated in the vehicle has
been activated.▷The radio-ready state is switched on.▷The Assist system is functional.
Initiating an Emergency Request
1.Press the cover briefly to open it.2.Press the SOS button until the LED at the
button lights up green.▷The LED lights up green: an Emergency
Request was initiated.
If a cancel prompt appears on the display,
the Emergency Request can be aborted.
If the situation allows, wait in your vehicle
until the voice connection has been estab‐
lished.▷The LED flashes green when a connection
to the BMW Response Center has been
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