2016 BMW M4 winter tyres

Tyre sizes
The pressure values apply for the tyre sizes
categorised by the vehicle manufacturer as
suitable and the tyre makes recommended for
the respective vehicle type.
More information regarding wheels and tyres
can be enquired with a Service Partner or a
qualified specialist workshop.
Tyre tread
Summer tyres
The tyre tread depth should not be less than
3 mm, 0.12 in.
Below a tread depth of 3 mm, approximately
0.12 in, there is a high risk of aquaplaning.
Winter tyres The tyre tread depth should not be less than4 mm, approximately 0.16 in.
Below a tread depth of 4 mm, approximately
0.16 in, suitability for vehicle operation in win‐
ter is restricted.
Minimum tread depth
Wear indicators are distributed across the tyre
circumference and have the legally prescribed
minimum height of 1.6 mm, approximately
0.06 in.
They are identified on the tyre's side wall by
TWI, Tread Wear Indicator.
Tyre damage
General Inspect tyres frequently for damage, the pres‐
ence of foreign bodies and wear.
Notes
Vehicle behaviour that is an indication of tyre
damage or other faults:▷Unusual vibrations during the journey.▷Unusual vehicle response, such as pro‐
nounced pulling to the left or right.
Damage can be caused by, for example, run‐
ning over kerbs, road damage etc.
WARNING
Damaged tyres can lose tyre inflation
pressure, which can lead to loss of control over
the vehicle. Danger of accidents. If you get a
note about tyre damage during the journey,
immediately reduce speed and come to a halt.
Have the wheels and tyres checked. To do
this, carefully drive to the nearest Service Part‐
ner or a qualified specialist workshop. If neces‐
sary, have the vehicle towed or transported
there.◀
WARNING
Damaged tyres can lose tyre inflation
pressure, which can lead to loss of control over
the vehicle. Danger of accidents. Do not repair
damaged tyres, have them renewed instead.◀
Age of tyres
Recommendation
Irrespective of wear, change tyres after
six years at the latest.
Date of manufacture
On the tyre side wall:
DOT … 0115: the tyre was made in the
1st week of 2015.
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Replacement of wheels and
tyres
Fitting Have fitting and balancing performed by a
Service Partner or a qualified specialist work‐
shop.
Wheel and tyre combination The correct wheel and tyre combination and
rim designs for the vehicle can be consulted at
a Service Partner or a qualified specialist work‐
shop.
Incorrect wheel and tyre combinations will in‐
terfere with the proper functioning of various
systems, such as ABS and DSC.
To maintain good vehicle handling, always fit
tyres of the same make and tread pattern to all
wheels.
After a tyre has been damaged, fit the original
wheel and tyre combination again.
WARNING
Wheels and tyres that are categorised as
unsuitable by the vehicle manufacturer can
damage parts of the vehicle, for example by
touching the bodywork as a result of toleran‐
ces, in spite of having the same nominal size.
Danger of accidents. Use wheels and tyres that
have been categorised as suitable for the re‐
spective vehicle type by the vehicle manufac‐
turer.◀Recommended makes of tyre
Certain makes of tyre are recommended by the
manufacturer of your vehicle depending on
tyre size. These can be seen by the asterisk on
the side wall of the tyre.
New tyres New tyres do not achieve their full road
grip immediately, for production reasons.
During the first 300 km, 200 miles, drive mod‐
erately.
Retreaded tyres The manufacturer of your vehicle advises
against the use of retreaded tyres.
WARNING
Retreaded tyres can have various tyre
carcasses. Their durability may be reduced
with increasing age. Danger of accidents. Do
not use retreaded tyres.◀
Winter tyres For operation on wintry carriageways, winter
tyres are recommended.
Although so-called all-season tyres with an M
+S label have better winter characteristics than
summer tyres, they do not normally match the
performance of winter tyres.
Maximum speed of winter tyres
If the vehicle is capable of speeds higher than
the speed permitted for the winter tyres, an in‐
formation sticker stating the maximum permit‐
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ted speed for the tyres fitted must be dis‐
played in the driver's field of view. The sticker
is available from a Service Partner or a qualified
specialist workshop.
If winter tyres are fitted, observe and comply
with the respectively permitted maximum
speed.
Interchanging front and rear wheels
The manufacturer of your vehicle advises
against interchanging the front and rear
wheels. This could impair vehicle handling
Such a change is not permitted in vehicles with
different tyre or rim dimensions on the front
and rear axles.
Tyre storage
Store wheels and tyres in a cool, dry and pref‐
erably dark place when not in use.
Protect tyres against contamination from oil,
grease and fuel.
Do not exceed the maximum tyre pressure in‐
dicated on the tyre's side wall.
Remedying flat tyres Safety measures▷Park the vehicle on a solid surface and as
far away from moving traffic as possible.▷Switch on hazard warning lights.▷Protect the vehicle against rolling, by ap‐
plying the parking brake.▷Engage the steering wheel lock in the
straight ahead position of the wheels.▷Allow all vehicle occupants get out of the
vehicle and guide them out of the danger
area, for example behind the crash barrier.▷Set up warning triangle an appropriate dis‐
tance away.Mobility system
Principle With the mobility system, minor tyre damage
can be quickly sealed, to allow you to drive on.
To do that, liquid sealant is pumped into the
tyres which encloses the damage from the in‐ side when it hardens.
The compressor can be used to check the tyre
inflation pressure.
Notes▷Please observe the notes on the applica‐
tion of the Mobility system which are on
the compressor and the sealant container.▷Applying the Mobility system can be inef‐
fective for tyre damage as from a size of
approximately 4 mm.▷Contact a Service Partner or a qualified
specialist workshop if you are unable to put
the tyre back in operation.▷If possible, foreign matter that has penetra‐
ted the tyre should remain inside the tyre.▷Remove the speed limit sticker from the
sealant container and attach to the steer‐
ing wheel.▷Using sealants can damage the TPM wheel
electronics. If sealant is used, check the
electronics as soon as you get an opportu‐
nity and have them replaced if necessary.
DANGER
A blocked exhaust pipe or inadequate
ventilation can allow harmful exhaust fumes to
penetrate the vehicle. The exhaust gas con‐
tains carbon monoxide, which is colourless and
odourless, but highly toxic. In enclosed spaces,
the exhaust fumes can also build up outside
the vehicle. Danger of fatal injury. Keep the ex‐
haust pipe clear and ensure sufficient ventila‐
tion.◀
Storage
Mobility system is located under boot floor.
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General careVehicle equipment
This chapter describes all standard, national
and special equipment provided in the model
series. Equipment not available in the vehicle is
therefore also described, for example the se‐
lected special equipment or national version.
This also applies to safety-relevant functions
and systems. Comply with the relevant na‐
tional regulations when using the correspond‐
ing functions and systems.
Washing the vehicle
General Regularly remove foreign bodied, for example,
leaves, with the bonnet opened in the area be‐
neath with windscreen.
Especially in winter, wash the car more fre‐
quently. Very high levels of dirt and spreading
salt can cause damage to the car.
Steam-jet cleaners and high-pressure
cleaners
Notes ATTENTION
When cleaning with high-pressure clean‐
ers, excessive pressure or excessive tempera‐
tures can damage various components. Dan‐
ger of damage to property. Ensure a sufficient
distance and do not spray for an extended pe‐
riod of time. Comply with the instructions for
the high-pressure cleaner.◀
Distances and temperature▷Maximum temperature: 60 ℃/140 ℉.▷Minimum distance to sensors, cameras,
seals: 30 cm, approx. 12 in.▷Minimum distance to the Glass Roof:
80 cm, approx. 31.5 in.
Automatic car washes.
Notes ATTENTION
Water can penetrate in the window area
due to high pressure washers. Danger of dam‐
age to property. Avoid high pressure wash‐
ers.◀
▷Textile car washes or systems using soft
brushes are preferable, to avoid damage to
the paintwork.▷Make sure the wheels and tyres are not
damaged by the conveying mechanism.▷Fold in the exterior mirrors, as they could
otherwise sustain damage due to the vehi‐
cle's width.▷Deactivate the rain sensor, see page 72, to
avoid unintentional operation of the wipers.▷In some instances, depending on the inte‐
rior movement detector of the alarm sys‐
tem, a false alarm may be triggered. Ob‐
serve the notes on avoiding false alarm,
see page 43.
ATTENTION
Excessively high guide rails in car
washes can damage parts of the body. Danger
of damage to property. Avoid washing bays or
car washes with guide rails more than 10 cm,
approximately 4 in high.◀
Entering a car wash
Follow the below steps so that the vehicle can
be driven into a vehicle wash:
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, anti-lock braking sys‐ tem 123
Acceleration assistant, see Launch Control 77
Accessories and parts 8
Activation, airbags 106
Active M differential 126
Active Protection 120
Adaptive brake light, see Dy‐ namic brake lights 120
Adaptive Headlights 100
Adaptive M chassis 126
Additives, oil 187
Adjust headlights 102
After washing the car 209
Age of tyres 176
Airbags 104
Airbags, indicator/warning lamp 105
Airbag switch, see Key switch for front passenger air‐
bags 106
Air conditioning 144
Air distribution, manual 146
Air flow, automatic air condi‐ tioning 146
Air outlets, see Ventila‐ tion 147
Air pressure, tyres 175
Alarm, false 43
Alarm system 42
All-season tyres, see Winter tyres 177
Alternative oil grades 187
Ambient lighting 103
Anti-freeze protection, washer fluid 73
Anti-lock braking system, ABS 123 Anti-theft alarm system, see
Alarm system 42
Anti-theft system, wheel studs 199
Anti-trap mechanism, glass Roof 46
Anti-trap mechanism, win‐ dows 44
Approved engine oils, see Suitable engine oil
grades 187
Aquaplaning 163
Around the centre con‐ sole 14
Around the headlining 15
Around the steering wheel 12
Arrival time 92
Ashtray 149
Attentiveness assistant 121
AUC, automatic air recircula‐ tion control 146
AUTO intensity 145
Automatic air condition‐ ing 144
Automatic air recirculation control, AUC 146
Automatic anti-glare control, see High-beam assis‐
tance 100
Automatic driving lights con‐ trol 99
Automatic locking 42
Automatic parking func‐ tion 56
AUTO program, automatic air conditioning 145
AUTO program, intensity 145
Auto Start Stop function 67
Average fuel consumption 91
Average speed 91
Axle load limit 215 Axle loads, weight 215
B Backrest contour, see Lum‐ bar support 50
Backrest width 50
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 206
Battery, vehicle 199
Being towed, see Tow-start‐ ing/towing 204
Belt holder 54
Belts, seat belts 52
Black ice, see Outside tem‐ perature warning 84
Blower, see Air flow 146
BMW Driver's Guide App 6
BMW homepage 6
BMW internet site 6
BMW Maintenance Sys‐ tem 191
BMW M Technology 160
BMW Services 6
Bonnet 183
Boot lid closing 38
Boot lid, contactless open‐ ing 40
Boot lid, emergency re‐ lease 39
Boot lid via remote control 36
Boot, storage space 156
Bottle holder, see Cu‐ pholder 155
Brake assist 123
Brake lights, adaptive 120
Brake lights, dynamic 120
Braking, information 163
Braking safely 163
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Journey computer 92
Jump-starting connection, starting assistance 204
Jump starting, see starting assistance 203
K
Key/remote control 32
Keyless Go, see Comfort Ac‐ cess 39
Key memory, see Personal Profile 33
Key switch for front passen‐ ger airbags 106
L
Labelling of recommended tyres 177
Lane boundary, warning 115
Lane change warning 117
Lane departure warning 115
Language, on the control dis‐ play 94
Lashing eyes, securing load 166
Lashing straps, securing load 166
Launch Control 77
Laying up out of use 211
Laying up, vehicle 211
Leather, care 210
LED light, replacing the bulbs 195
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 194
Left-hand traffic, light set‐ ting 102
Lenses of camera, care 211
Light alloy wheels, care 210
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 194
Lighter 149
Lighting 98 Light in the exterior mirror,
see Lane Change Warn‐
ing 117
Lights 98
Lights and light bulbs 193
Light switch 98
LIM button, see Manual Speed Limiter 119
Load 166
Loads 166
Lock, door 37
Locking/unlocking using door lock 37
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 35
Locking, automatic 42
Locking settings 41
Locking via the boot lid 38
Lock, wheel studs 199
Low-beam headlights 98
Lower back support 50
Low Speed Assistant 74
Luggage rack, see Roof rack 167
Lumbar support 50
M
Maintenance 191
Maintenance require‐ ment 191
Maintenance, service require‐ ment 87
Maintenance System BMW 191
Malfunction displays, see Check control 80
Manual air distribution 146
Manual air flow 146
Manual gearbox 73
Manual operation, door lock 37
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 56
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 172 Manual operation, Park Dis‐
tance Control, PDC 132
Manual operation, rear-view camera 134
Manual operation, Side View 137
Manual operation, Top View 138
Manual Speed Limiter 119
Maximum cooling effect 145
Maximum speed range 165
Maximum speed, winter tyres 177
M Carbon ceramic brakes 160
M compound brakes 160
M differential, active 126
MDM, M Dynamic Mode 125
M double clutch transmis‐ sion 74
M Drive 123
M Driver's Package, driving instructions 165
M Dynamic Mode MDM 125
Memory, seat, mirror 54
M Engine Dynamics Con‐ trol 78
Menu in the instrument clus‐ ter 90
Menus, see iDrive operating principle 18
Message of a flat tyre 108, 109
Messages, see Check con‐ trol 80
Microfilter 146
Minimum tread depth, tyres 176
Mirror, memory 54
Mirrors 55
Mobile communication equip‐ ment 163
Mobility system 178
Moisture in the headlight 194
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Warning lamp in the exteriormirror, see Lane Change
Warning 117
Warning messages, see Check control 80
Warning triangle 203
Warranty 7
Washer fluid 73
Washer jets, windows 72
Washing the vehicle 208
Water on roads 163
Weights 215
Welcome lights 99
Welcome light when unlock‐ ing 35
Wheelbase, vehicle 214
Wheel change 199
Wheel replacement 177
Wheels, everything about wheels and tyres 175
Wheels, run flat indicator RPA 109
Width, vehicle 214
Windscreen washer jets 72
Windscreen washing sys‐ tem 71
Windscreen wipers, see Wiper system 71
Winter storage, care and maintenance 211
Winter tyres, right tyres 177
Winter tyres, tread 176
Wiper, fold-out position 72
Wipers 71
Wiper system 71
Wood, care 210
Wordmatch principle, naviga‐ tion 24
Working in the engine com‐ partment 183
X Xenon light, bulb change 194 Y
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