2016 BMW M5 winter tires

sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds
to a level of performance which all passenger
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.◀
M+S
Winter and all-season tires with better cold
weather performance than summer tires.
Tire tread Summer 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.◀
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 is not permissible on vehi‐
cles 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,
grease and fuels.
Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pres‐
sure indicated on the side wall of the tire.Mobility System
The concept
With the Mobility System, minor tire damage
can be sealed quickly to enable continued
travel. To accomplish this, sealant is pumped
into the tires, which seals the damage from the
inside.
The compressor can be used to check the tire
inflation pressure.
Hints▷Follow the instructions on using the Mobi‐
lity System found on the compressor and
sealant container.▷Use of the Mobility System may be ineffec‐
tive if the tire puncture measures approx.
1/8 in/4 mm or more.▷Contact the nearest service center if the
tire cannot be made drivable.▷If possible, do not remove foreign bodies
that have penetrated the tire.▷Pull the speed limit sticker off the sealant
container and apply it to the steering
wheel.▷The use of a sealant can damage the TPM
wheel electronics. In this case, have the
electronics checked at the next opportu‐
nity and have them replaced if needed.
Enclosed areas
Do not let the engine run in enclosed
areas, since breathing in exhaust fumes may
lead to loss of consciousness and death. The
exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an
odorless and colorless but highly toxic gas.◀
Storage The Mobility System is located under the
cargo floor panel.
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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 75, 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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Make-up mirror 153
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 84
Manual air distribution 145
Manual air flow 145
Manual brake, refer to Parking brake 72
Manual operation, door lock 39
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 61
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 182
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 136
Manual operation, rearview camera 138
Manual operation, Side View 141
Manual operation, Top View 142
Manual transmission 82
Marking on approved tires 190
Massage seat, front 55
Master key, refer to Remote control 34
Maximum cooling 146
Maximum speed, display 92
Maximum speed, winter tires 191
M carbon ceramic brake 168
M Compound brake 168
M differential, active 131
MDM, M Dynamic Mode 129
M double-clutch transmis‐ sion 77
M Drive 127
M Driver's Package, driving instructions 173
M Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 81
M Dynamic Mode MDM 129
Measure, units of 97
Medical kit 211 Memory for seat, mirrors,
steering wheel 59
Menu EfficientDynamics 90
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 93
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 19
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 84
Microfilter 147
Minimum tread, tires 189
Mirror 60
Mirror memory 59
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 171
Mobility System 191
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 204
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 64
M technology 168
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
M view, Head-up display 98
N
Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 57
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 58
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 218
New wheels and tires 190
Night Vision 118
Night Vision device, see Night Vision 118
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 214 O
OBD Onboard Diagnosis 202
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 202
Object detection, see Night Vision 118
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 139
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 184
Odometer 88
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 197
Oil, adding 198
Oil additives 198
Oil change 199
Oil change interval, service requirements 90
Oil filler neck 198
Oil types, alternative 199
Oil types, approved 199
Old batteries, disposal 208
On-board computer 93
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 203
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
Opening the trunk lid with no- touch activation 44
Operating concept, iDrive 18
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 146
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Tires, everything on wheelsand tires 186
Tire tread 189
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tool 203
Top View 141
Total vehicle weight 222
Touchpad 21
Tow fitting 214
Towing 213
Tow lug, see Tow fitting 214
Tow-starting 213
Tow truck 213
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 108
Transmission, manual trans‐ mission 82
Transporting children safely 64
Tread, tires 189
Trip computer 95
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 74
Trip odometer 88
Truck for tow-starting/ towing 213
Trunk lid, automatic 41
Trunk lid closing 41
Trunk lid, closing with no- touch activation 44
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing 43
Trunk lid, hotel function 42
Trunk lid opening 40
Trunk lid, opening with no- touch activation 44
Trunk lid via remote con‐ trol 38
Turning circle 222
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 139
Turn signals, operation 74
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐ placement 206 U
Unintentional alarm 48
Units of measure 97
Universal remote control 151
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 218
USB interface 156
V
V8 high-performance engine, High-performance engine
V8 168
Vanity mirror 153
Vehicle battery 208
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 208
Vehicle, break-in 170
Vehicle care 217
Vehicle features and op‐ tions 6
Vehicle identification num‐ ber 9
Vehicle jack 208
Vehicle paint 217
Vehicle storage 219
Vehicle wash 216
Ventilation 147
Ventilation, refer to Parked- car ventilation 150
Venting, see ventilation 147
Vent, see ventilation 147
VIN, see vehicle identification number 9
Voice activation system 26 W
Warning and indicator lamps, see Check Control 84
Warning displays, see Check Control 84
Warning messages, see Check Control 84
Warning triangle 211
Warranty 7
Washer fluid 76
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 76
Washer system 74
Washing, vehicle 216
Water on roads 172
Weights 222
Welcome lamps during un‐ locking 37
Welcome lights 100
Wheel base, vehicle 222
Wheel cleaner 218
Wheels, changing 190
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 186
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 111
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 108
Width, vehicle 222
Window defroster, rear 146
Windows, powered 48
Windshield, climate con‐ trol 171
Windshield washer fluid 76
Windshield washer noz‐ zles 76
Windshield washer sys‐ tem 74
Windshield wiper 74
Winter storage, care 219
Winter tires, suitable tires 191
Winter tires, tread 189
Wiper 74
Wiper blades, replacing 203 Seite 232ReferenceEverything from A to Z232
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