2017 BMW 5 SERIES Owners Manual

ClosingWARNING
The retaining strap of the fuel cap can be
jammed and crushed during closing. The cap cannot be correctly closed. Fuel or fuel vapors
can escape. There is a risk of injury or risk of property damage. Pay attention that the retainjing strap is not jammed or crushed when closjing the lid.'

FuelVehicle
features
and
optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due
to the selected options or country versions.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations
must be observed.
Fuel
recommendation
General
information Depending on the region, many gas stations
sell fuel that has been customized to winter or
summer conditions. Fuel that is available in
winter, e.g., helps make a cold start easier.
Gasoline
General
information For the best fuel efficiency, the gasolineshould be sulfur-free or very low in sulfur conjtent.
Fuels that are marked on the gas pump as conj taining metal must not be used.
Fuels with a maximum ethanol content of
10 %, i. e., E10, may be used for refueling.
Ethanol should meet the following quality standards:
US: ASTM 4806mxx
CAN: CGSB-3.511mxx
xx: comply with the current standard in each
case.Safety
information
CAUTION
The use of poor-quality fuels may result
in harmful engine deposits or damage. Addij
tionally, problems relating to drivability, startj ing and stalling, especially under certain envij
ronmental conditions such as high ambient
temperature and high altitude, may occur.
If drivability problems are encountered, we recj
ommend switching to a high quality gasoline brand and a higher octane grade n AKI numjber n for a few tank fills. To avoid harmful enj
gine deposits, it is highly recommended to
purchase gasoline from Top Tier retailers.
Failure to comply with these recommendations
may result in the need for unscheduled mainj
tenance.'

NOTE
Fuel that does not comply with the minij
mum quality can compromise engine function or cause engine damage. There is a risk ofproperty damage. Do not fill with fuel that doesnot comply with the minimum quality.'

Wheels
and
tiresVehicle
features
and
options
This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due
to the selected options or country versions.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations
must be observed.
Tire
inflation
pressure
General
information
The tire characteristics and tire inflation presj
sure influence the following:'yThe service life of the tires.'yRoad safety.'yDriving comfort.
Safety
information
WARNING
A tire with low or missing tire inflation
pressure impacts handling, such as steering
and braking response. There is a risk of an acj
cident. Regularly check the tire inflation presj sure, and correct it as needed, e.g., twice amonth and before a long trip.'

These pressure values can also be found onthe tire inflation pressure label on the driver's
door pillar.
Do not exceed a speed of 100 mph/160 km/h.
Tire
inflation
pressure
values
up
to
100
mph/160
km/h
530i,
530i
xDrive
Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSISpecifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires225/55 R 17 97 H
M+S A/S RSC
225/55 R 17 97 Y
RSC
225/55 R 17 97 H
M+S RSC2.2 / 322.4 / 35245/45 R 18 100 H
M+S XL A/S
Std/RSC
245/45 R 18 100 Y
XL RSC
245/45 R 18 100 V
M+S XL RSC2.2 / 322.6 / 38Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSI245/40 R 19 98 H
M+S XL A/S RSC
245/40 R 19 98 V
M+S XL RSC2.4 / 352.8 / 41Front: 245/45 R 18
100 Y XL RSC2.2 / 32-Rear: 275/40 R 18
99 Y RSC-2.4 / 35Front: 245/40 R 19
98 Y XL RSC2.2 / 32-Rear: 275/35 R 19
100 Y XL RSC-2.6 / 38F: 245/35 R 20 95
Y XL Std/RSC2.5 / 36-R: 275/30 R 20 97
Y XL Std/RSC-3.0 / 44Emergency wheel:
T 135/80 R 18 104
MSpeed up to a max. of
50 mph / 80 km/h
4.2 / 60
540i,
540i
xDrive
Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSISpecifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires225/55 R 17 97 H
M+S RSC2.2 / 322.4 / 35Seite 261Wheels
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Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSI245/45 R 18 100 H
M+S XL A/S
Std/RSC
245/45 R 18 100 Y
XL RSC
245/45 R 18 100 V
M+S XL RSC2.2 / 322.6 / 38245/40 R 19 98 H
M+S XL A/S RSC
245/40 R 19 98 V
M+S XL RSC2.4 / 352.8 / 41Front: 245/45 R 18
100 Y XL RSC2.2 / 32-Rear: 275/40 R 18
99 Y RSC-2.4 / 35Front: 245/40 R 19
98 Y XL RSC2.2 / 32-Rear: 275/35 R 19
100 Y XL RSC-2.6 / 38F: 245/35 R 20 95
Y XL Std/RSC2.5 / 36-R: 275/30 R 20 97 Y XL Std/RSC-3.0 / 44Emergency wheel:
T 135/80 R 18 104
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
WARNING
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. Otherj wise, tire damage and accidents could occur.'

Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSIRear: 275/35 R 19
100 Y XL RSC-2.9 / 42F: 245/35 R 20 95
Y XL Std/RSC2.9 / 42-R: 275/30 R 20 97
Y XL Std/RSC-3.4 / 49Emergency wheel:
T 135/80 R 18 104
MSpeed up to a max. of
50 mph / 80 km/h
4.2 / 60
540i
Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSISpecifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires225/55 R 17 97 H
M+S RSC2.2 / 322.7 / 39245/45 R 18 100
H M+S XL A/S
Std/RSC
245/45 R 18 100 Y
XL RSC2.4 / 352.9 / 42245/40 R 19 98 H
M+S XL A/S RSC
245/45 R 18 100 V
M+S XL RSC2.6 / 383.1 / 45245/40 R 19 98 V
M+S XL RSC2.9 / 423.4 / 49Front: 245/45 R 18
100 Y XL RSC2.4 / 35-Rear: 275/40 R 18
99 Y RSC-2.7 / 39Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSIFront: 245/40 R 19
98 Y XL RSC2.6 / 38-Rear: 275/35 R 19
100 Y XL RSC-2.9 / 42F: 245/35 R 20 95
Y XL Std/RSC2.9 / 42-R: 275/30 R 20 97
Y XL Std/RSC-3.4 / 49Emergency wheel:
T 135/80 R 18 104
MSpeed up to a max. of
50 mph / 80 km/h
4.2 / 60
540i
xDrive
Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSISpecifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires225/55 R 17 97 H
M+S RSC2.4 / 352.7 / 39245/45 R 18 100
H M+S XL A/S
Std/RSC
245/45 R 18 100 Y
XL RSC2.4 / 352.9 / 42245/40 R 19 98 H
M+S XL A/S RSC
245/45 R 18 100 V
M+S XL RSC2.6 / 383.1 / 45245/40 R 19 98 V
M+S XL RSC2.9 / 423.4 / 49Front: 245/45 R 18
100 Y XL RSC2.4 / 35-Seite 263Wheels
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Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSIRear: 275/40 R 18
99 Y RSC-2.7 / 39Front: 245/40 R 19
98 Y XL RSC2.6 / 38-Rear: 275/35 R 19
100 Y XL RSC-2.9 / 42F: 245/35 R 20 95
Y XL Std/RSC2.9 / 42-R: 275/30 R 20 97
Y XL Std/RSC-3.4 / 49Emergency wheel:
T 135/80 R 18 104
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
Maximum
tire
load
Maximum tire load is the maximum permissible
weight for which the tire is approved.
Locate the maximum tire load on the tire sidejwall and the Gross Axle Weight Rating m GAWR
m on the certification label on the driver door B-
pillar. Divide the tire load by 1.1. It must be greater than one-half of the vehicless GrossAxle Weight Rating m GAWR. Note, front vs.
rear GAWR and tire loads, respectively.
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
NumberDOT code: DOT xxxx xxx 3816
xxxx: manufacturer code for the tire brand xxx: tire size and tire design
3816: tire age
Tires with DOT codes meet the guidelines of
the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Tire
age DOT