2016 BMW M2 tire type

Wheels and tiresVehicle 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.
Tire inflation pressure Safety information
The tire characteristics and tire inflation pres‐
sure influence the following:▷The service life of the tires.▷Road safety.▷Driving comfort.
Checking the tire inflation pressure
WARNING
A tire with low or missing tire inflation
pressure impacts handling, such as steering
and braking response. There is risk of an acci‐
dent. Regularly check the tire inflation pres‐
sure, and correct it as needed, e.g., twice a
month and before a long trip.◀
Tires have a natural, consistent loss of tire in‐
flation pressure.
Tires heat up while driving, and the tire infla‐
tion pressure increases along with the tire's
temperature. The tire inflation pressure speci‐
fications relate to cold tires or tires with the
ambient temperature.
Only check the tire inflation pressure when the
tires are cold. This means after driving no more
than 1.25 miles/2 km or when the vehicle has
been parked for at least 2 hours.
The displays of inflation devices may under-
read by up to 0.1 bar/2 psi.
For Flat Tire Monitor: after correcting the tire
inflation pressure, reinitialize the Flat Tire
Monitor.
For Tire Pressure Monitor: after correcting the
tire inflation pressure, reset the Tire Pressure
Monitor.
Tire inflation pressure specifications
The tire inflation pressure table, refer to
page 169, contains all tire inflation pressure
specifications for the specified tire sizes at the
ambient temperature. The tire inflation pres‐
sure values apply to tire sizes approved by the
manufacturer of the vehicle for the vehicle
type.
To identify the correct tire inflation pressure,
please note the following:▷Tire sizes of your vehicle.▷Maximum permitted driving speed.
Tire inflation pressures up to
100 mph/160 km/h
For speeds of up to 100 mph/160 km/h and for
optimum driving comfort, note the pressure
values in the tire inflation pressure table, refer
to page 169, and adjust as necessary.
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Incorrect wheel and tire combinations impair
the function of a variety of systems such as
ABS or DSC.
To maintain good handling and vehicle re‐
sponse, use only tires with a single tread con‐
figuration from a single manufacturer.
Following tire damage, have the original wheel
and tire combination remounted on the vehicle
as soon as possible.
WARNING
Wheels and tires which are not suitable
for your vehicle can damage parts of the vehi‐
cle, e.g., due to contact with the body due to
tolerances despite the same official size rating.
There is risk of an accident. The manufacturer
of your vehicle strongly suggests that you use
wheels and tires that have been recommended
by the vehicle manufacturer for your vehicle
type.◀
Recommended tire brands
For each tire size, BMW recommends certain
tire brands. These can be identified by a star
on the tire sidewall.
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.
WARNING
Retreaded tires can have different tire
casing structures. With advanced age the serv‐
ice life can be limited. There is risk of an acci‐
dent. The manufacturer of your vehicle does
not recommend the use of retreaded tires.◀
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. The label is available from a
dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
With mounted winter tires, observe and adhere
to the permissible maximum speed.
Rotating wheels between axles The manufacturer of your vehicle advises
against switching wheels between the front
and rear axles. This can impair the handling
characteristics.
Rotating the tires between the axes is not per‐
missible on vehicles with different tire sizes or
rim sizes on the front and rear axles.
StorageStore wheels and tires in a cool, dry place with
as little exposure to light as possible.
Always protect tires against all contact with oil,
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▷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 nonworking tire and the sealant
container of the Mobility System as soon as
possible.
Snow chains
Fine-link snow chains
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends
use of fine-link snow chains. Certain types of
fine-link snow chains have been tested by the
manufacturer of the vehicle and recommended
as road-safe and suitable.
Information regarding suitable snow chains is
available from a dealer’s service center or an‐
other qualified service center or repair shop.
Use WARNING
With the mounting of snow chains on un‐
suitable tires, the snow chains can come into
contact with vehicle parts. There is a risk of ac‐
cidents or a risk of property damage. Only
mount snow chains on tires that are desig‐
nated by their manufacturer as suitable for the
use of snow chains.◀
Use only in pairs on the rear wheels, equipped
with the tires of the following size:
▷235/40 R 18.
Follow the snow chain manufacturer's instruc‐
tions.
Make sure that the snow chains are always
sufficiently tight. Re-tighten as needed ac‐
cording to the snow chain manufacturer's in‐
structions.
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, if needed
briefly activate M Dynamic Mode.
Maximum speed with snow chains
Do not exceed a speed of 30 mph/50 km/h
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3.Proceed in the reverse order to insert the
new bulb and attach the bulb holder to the
tail lamp. Make sure that the bulb holder
engages in all fasteners.
Installing the tail lamp
1.Connect the plug to the bulb holder.2.Insert the tail lamp straight in and press it
in, arrow 1, until the rubber mount latches
in the inner fastener. Make sure when in‐
serting the tail lamp that the rubber lip, ar‐
row 2, on the top side of the tail lamp does
not fold over. Screw on the two nuts, ar‐
row 3, and close covers.
Central brake lamp and license plate
lamp
Follow general instructions, refer to page 186.
These lights are made using LED technology.
In the case of a malfunction, contact a dealer’s
service center or another qualified service cen‐
ter or repair shop.
Changing wheels/tires General information
When sealants are used, an immediate wheel
change when there is a loss of tire inflation
pressure in the event of a flat tire is unneces‐
sary.
No spare tire is provided with your vehicle.
If needed, the tools for changing wheels are
available as accessories from a dealer’s service
center or another qualified service center or re‐
pair shop.
Jacking points for the vehicle jack
The jacking points for the vehicle jack are lo‐
cated at the positions shown.
Vehicle battery Maintenance
The battery is maintenance-free.
The added amount of acid is sufficient for the
service life of the battery.
More information about the battery can be re‐
quested from a dealer’s service center or an‐
other qualified service center or repair shop.
Battery replacement ATTENTION
Vehicle batteries that are not compatible
can damage vehicle systems and impair vehi‐
cle functions. There is a risk of personal and
property damage. Only vehicle batteries that
are compatible with your vehicle type should
be installed in your vehicle. Information on
compatible vehicle batteries is available at your
dealer’s service center.◀
After a battery replacement, the manufacturer
of your vehicle recommends that the vehicle
battery be registered on the vehicle by a
dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop to ensure that all
comfort features are fully available and that any
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 114
Acceleration Assistant, see Launch Control 78
Accessories and parts 8
Activated-charcoal filter 132
Activation times, parked-car ventilation 133
Active M differential 116
Adaptive brake lights, see Brake force display 112
Adaptive Light Control 95
Additional information, iDrive 23
Additives, oil 181
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 49
After washing vehicle 200
Airbags 98
Airbags, indicator/warning light 99
Air circulation, see Recircu‐ lated-air mode 128, 131
Air, dehumidifying, see Cool‐ ing function 128, 130
Air distribution, man‐ ual 129 , 131
Air flow, air conditioner 128
Air flow, automatic climate control 131
Air pressure, tires 168
Air vents, see Ventilation 132
Alarm system 44
Alarm, unintentional 45
All around the center con‐ sole 16
All around the roofliner 17
All around the steering wheel 14 All-season tires, see Winter
tires 172
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 135
Alternative oil types 181
Ambient light 97
Antifreeze, washer fluid 73
Antilock Brake System, ABS 114
Anti-slip control, see DSC 114
App, BMW Driver’s Guide 6
Approved axle load 207
Arrival time 90
Ashtray 138
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 194
Assistance when driving off 118
Attentiveness assistant 112
AUTO intensity 131
Automatic car wash 199
Automatic climate con‐ trol 127
Automatic climate control with enhanced features 129
Automatic Curb Monitor 58
Automatic deactivation, Front-seat passenger air‐
bags 100
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 94
Automatic locking 43
Automatic recirculated-air control 131
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 130
AUTO program, climate con‐ trol 128
AUTO program, intensity 131
Auto Start/Stop function 67 AUX-IN port, general informa‐
tion 139
Average fuel consumption 89
Average speed 89
Axle loads, weights 207
B Backrest curvature, see Lum‐ bar support 51
Backrest, width 52
Band-aids, see First-aid kit 194
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 190
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 35
Battery, vehicle 190
Being towed, see Tow-start‐ ing and towing 196
Belts, safety belts 53
Beverage holder, cup holder 145
BMW Assist 6
BMW Driver’s Guide app 6
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 184
BMW M technology 150
Bottle holder, see Cup holder 145
Brake assistant 114
Brake discs, break-in 152
Brake force display 112
Brake lights, adaptive 112
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play 112
Brake pads, break-in 152
Braking, information 153 Seite 210ReferenceEverything from A to Z210
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Defrosting, see defrosting thewindows 129
Defrosting, see Windows, de‐ frosting 131
Defrosting the windows 129
Dehumidifying, air 128, 130
Deleting personal data 25
Deletion of personal data 25
Destination distance 89
Differential lock 116
Digital clock 84
Digital compass 136
Dimensions 206
Dimmable exterior mirrors 58
Dimmable interior mirror 59
Direction indicator, see Turn signals 70
Display EfficientDynamics 85
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster 79
Display, engine tempera‐ ture 89
Display lighting, see Instru‐ ment lighting 96
Displays, cleaning 202
Disposal, coolant 183
Disposal, vehicle battery 191
Distance control, see PDC 121
Distance to destination 89
Divided screen view, split screen 24
Door lock 39
Door lock, see Remote con‐ trol 34
Double-clutch transmis‐ sion 75
Drivelogic 77
Drive mode 76
Drive-off assistant 118
Drive-off assistant, see DSC 114
Driver assistance, see Intelli‐ gent Safety 105
Driving Assistant, see Intelli‐ gent Safety 105 Driving Dynamics Con‐
trol 116
Driving instructions, break- in 152
Driving mode 116
Driving notes, general 153
Driving on racetracks 150
Driving program, see Drive‐ logic 77
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 114
Driving tips 153
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 114
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 114
E
EfficientDynamics 85
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 79
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 179
Electronic Stability Program ESP, see DSC 114
Emergency detection, remote control 35
Emergency Request 193
Emergency service, see Roadside Assistance 194
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 35
Emergency unlocking, tail‐ gate 41
Energy Control 84
Energy recovery 84
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 67
Engine, automatic switch- off 67
Engine compartment 177
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 177
Engine coolant 182
Engine oil 179 Engine oil, adding 180
Engine oil additives 181
Engine oil change 181
Engine oil filler neck 180
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 181
Engine oil types, suitable 181
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 194
Engine start, see Starting the engine 66
Engine stop 67
Engine temperature, dis‐ play 89
Entering a car wash 199
Equipment, interior 134
Error displays, see Check Control 80
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, see DSC 114
Exchanging wheels/tires 171
Exhaust system 153
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 58
Exterior mirrors 57
External start 194
External temperature dis‐ play 84
External temperature warn‐ ing 84
Eyes for securing cargo 157
F
Failure message, see Check Control 80
False alarm, see Unintentional alarm 45
Fan, see Air flow 128, 131
Filler neck for engine oil 180
Fine wood, care 201
First-aid kit 194
Flat tire, changing wheels 190 Seite 212ReferenceEverything from A to Z212
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Mounting of child restraintsystems 62
M technology 150
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
Multimedia 6
N
Navigation 6
Neck restraints, front, see Head restraints 54
Neck restraints, rear, see Head restraints 55
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 201
New wheels and tires 171
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 185
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 185
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 125
Octane rating, see Recom‐ mended fuel grade 167
Odometer 83
Office 6
Oil 179
Oil, adding 180
Oil additives 181
Oil change 181
Oil change interval, service requirements 85
Oil filler neck 180
Oil types, alternative 181
Oil types, suitable 181
Old batteries, disposal 191
Onboard computer 88
Onboard computer, see On‐ board computer 88
Onboard monitor, see Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 186 Opening/closing via door
lock 39
Opening and closing 34
Opening and closing, without remote control 39
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 37
Operating concept, iDrive 18
Optional equipment 7
Outside air, see Automatic re‐ circulated-air control 131
Own Safety 7
P
Paint, vehicle 200
Park Distance Control PDC 121
Parked-car ventilation 132
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 154
Parking aid, see PDC 121
Parking brake 70
Parking lights 93
Parts and accessories 8
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 58
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 125
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 121
Personal Profile 36
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 37
Personal Profile, importing profiles 37
Person warning with City light braking function 109
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 48
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 46
Plastic, care 201
Power failure 191
Power sunroof, glass 47
Power windows 45 Prescribed engine oil
types 181
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 168
Pressure warning, tires 104
Preventing Auto Start Stop 69
Profile, see Personal Pro‐ file 36
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 24
Protective function, glass sunroof 48
Protective function, win‐ dows 46
Push-and-turn switch, see Controller 19
R Racetrack operation 150
Radiator fluid 182
Radio 6
Radio-operated key, see Re‐ mote control 34
Radio ready state 65
Rain sensor 72
Ratchet straps, securing cargo 157
Rear lights 189
Rear socket 139
Rearview camera 124
Rearview mirror 57
Rear window de‐ froster 129, 132
Recirculated-air filter 132
Recirculated-air mode 128, 131
Recommended fuel grade 167
Recommended tire brands 172
Refueling 164
Remaining range 84
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Remote control, malfunc‐tion 39
Remote control, univer‐ sal 134
Replacement fuse 191
Replacing parts 186
Replacing wheels/tires 171
Reporting safety malfunc‐ tions 10
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol 119
Reserve warning, see Range 84
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 102
Retreaded tires 172
Roadside parking lights 93
RON recommended fuel grade 167
Roofliner 17
Roof load capacity 207
Roof-mounted luggage rack 158
Rubber components, care 201
S Safe braking 153
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 54
Safety belts 53
Safety belts, care 202
Safety systems, airbags 98
Saving fuel 159
Screen, see Control Dis‐ play 18
Screwdriver, see Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit 186
Sealant 173
Seat and mirror memory 56
Seat belts, see Safety belts 53
Seat heating, front 52 Seating position for chil‐
dren 61
Seats 49
Securing cargo 157
Selection list in instrument cluster 88
Selector lever 75
Selector lever position 75
Sensors, care 202
Sequential mode 76
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS 184
Service requirements, dis‐ play 85
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 194
Services, ConnectedDrive 6
Servotronic 116
SET button, see Cruise con‐ trol 119
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing 43
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 91
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ ror 56
Side airbags 98
Signaling, horn 14
Signals when unlocking 43
Sitting safely 49
Size 206
Slide/tilt glass roof 47
Snow chains 176
Socket 138
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 185
SOS button 193
Spare fuse 191
Speed, average 89
Speed limit detection 86
Speed limit detection, com‐ puter 90
Speed limits, display 86
Speed warning 90 Split screen 24
SPORT+ - program, Dynamic Driving Control 117
Sport displays, torque dis‐ play, performance dis‐
play 90
SPORT program, Dynamic Driving Control 117
Stability control systems 114
Standard equipment 7
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 67
Start/Stop button 65
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 35
Starting the engine 66
Status control display, tires 102
Status of Owner's Manual 7
Steering assistance 116
Steering wheel, adjusting 59
Steering wheel heating 60
Stopping the engine 67
Storage compartment in the rear 145
Storage compartments 143
Storage, tires 172
Storing the vehicle 202
Suitable engine oil types 181
Summer tires, tread 171
Sun visor 138
Supplementary text mes‐ sages 82
Switch for Dynamic Driv‐ ing 116
Switch, see Cockpit 14
Symbols 6
Symbols in the status field 23
T Tachometer 83
Tailgate closing 41
Tailgate, emergency unlock‐ ing 41
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