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instance
if
the
vehicle
is
driven
in
a
particularlysporty
style
or
if
it
is
operated
with
a
trailer.
The
diesel
exhaust
fluid
must
be
replenished
assoon
as
the
reserve
level
indicator
appears
in
the
instrument
cluster
to
avoid
not
being
able
to
rej
establish
the
drive-ready
state.
Replenishing
diesel
exhaust
fluid
yourself
in
exceptional
cases
General
information
You
can
replenish
Diesel
exhaust
fluid
yourself
in
exceptional
cases,
for
instance
to
get
to
your scheduled
service.
Safety
information
Warning
Small
amounts
of
ammonia
fumes
can
escape when
opening
the
diesel
exhaust
fluid
conj
tainer.
Ammonia
fumes
have
a
pungent
odor and
irritate
skin,
mucous
membranes,
and
eyes.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Do
not
inhale
escaping
ammonia
fumes.
Avoid
the
contact
of
articles
of clothing,
skin
or
eyes
with
diesel
exhaust
fluid.
Do
not
swallow
any
diesel
exhaust
fluid.
Keep
children
away
from
diesel
exhaust
fluids.
Warning
Operating
materials,
for
instance
oils,
greases,
coolants,
fuels,
can
contain
harmful
ingredients.
There
is
a
risk
of
injuries
or
danger
to
life.
Folj
low
the
instructions
on
the
containers.
Avoid
the
contact
of
articles
of
clothing,
skin
or
eyes
with
operating
materials.
Do
not
refill
operating
materials
into
different
bottles.
Store
operating
materials
out
of
reach
of
children.
NOTICE
The
diesel
exhaust
fluid
ingredients
are
very
aggressive.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
propj
erty.
Avoid
contact
of
diesel
exhaust
fluid
with
surfaces
of
the
vehicle.
Suitable
diesel
exhaust
fluid
'xRecommended:
BMW
Diesel
Exhaust
Fluid.
With
this
bottle
and
its
special
adapter,
diesel
exhaust
fluid
can
be
replenished
simply
and
safely.'xAlternatively
recommended:
NOx
Diesel
exj
haust
fluid
AUS
32.
Diesel
exhaust
fluid
can
be
purchased
at
a
servj
ice
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Refill
quantity When
the
reserve
level
indicator
starts,
add
at
least
1.3
US
gal/5
liters.
Tank
for
diesel
exhaust
fluid
The
fuel
cap
for
diesel
exhaust
fluids
is
next
to
the
fuel
cap
for
the
fuel
tank.
Adding
diesel
exhaust
fluid
at
the
fuel
pump
General
information
When
refueling,
insert
the
filler
nozzle
completely into
the
filler
pipe.
Lifting
up
the
fuel
pump
nozzleduring
refueling
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'xPremature
switching
off.'xOverflow
of
diesel
exhaust
fluid.
The
tank
for
diesel
exhaust
fluid
is
full
when
the
filler
nozzle
clicks
off
the
first
time.
Depending
on
the
filling
nozzle,
it
may
not
be possible
to
fill
the
tank
for
the
diesel
exhaust
fluid
completely.
Follow
safety
regulations
posted
at
the
gas
staj
tion.
Adding
diesel
exhaust
fluid
1.Open
the
fuel
filler
flap,
refer
to
page
292.2.Turn
the
fuel
cap
of
the
diesel
exhaust
fluid
tank
counterclockwise
and
remove.3.Place
the
fuel
cap
in
the
bracket
attached
to
the
fuel
filler
flap.4.Using
the
fuel
pump
nozzle,
add
at
least
the recommended
refilling
quantity,
refer
topage
297.The
fuel
tank
is
full
when
the
filler
nozzle
clicks
off
the
first
time.5.Replace
the
fuel
cap
and
turn
it
clockwise.6.Press
on
the
fuel
filler
flap
until
it
engages.
Adding
diesel
exhaust
fluid
using
a
bottle
1.Open
the
fuel
filler
flap,
refer
to
page
292.2.Turn
the
fuel
cap
of
the
diesel
exhaust
fluid
tank
counterclockwise
and
remove.3.Place
the
fuel
cap
in
the
bracket
attached
to
the
fuel
filler
flap.4.Place
the
bottle
on
it
and
turn
it
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The
vehicle
tank
will
be
filled.
The
tank
is
full
when
the
fill
level
in
the
bottle
no
longer
changes.
It
is
not
possible
to
overj fill.6.Pull
back
the
bottle
and
unscrew
it.7.Replace
the
fuel
cap
and
turn
it
clockwise.8.Press
on
the
fuel
filler
flap
until
it
engages.
Filling
with
an
incorrect
fluid
General
information
A
Check
Control
message
is
displayed
when
an
incorrect
fluid
is
added.
In
the
case
that
an
incorrect
fluid
was
refilled,
contact
a
dealer's
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Safety
information
Warning
After
adding
an
incorrect
fluid,
for
instance
antij
freeze
for
washer
fluid,
the
system
can
heat and
ignite.
There
is
a
risk
of
fire
and
injuries.
Do
not
add
incorrect
fluids.
Do
not
start
the
engine
after
adding
an
incorrect
fluid.
After
filling
diesel
exhaust
fluid
Reserve
level
indicator The
reserve
level
indicator
will
stillappear
along
with
the
remaining
range
after
refilling.
The
drive-ready
state
can
be
esj
tablished.
After
several
minutes
of
driving,
the
reserve
level
indicator
goes
out.
Diesel
exhaust
fluid
on
minimum After
filling,
the
indicator
is
still
displayed.
The
drive-ready
state
can
only
be
established
after
the
indicator
goes
out.
1.Press
the
Start/Stop
button
three
times.
The
indicator
goes
out
after
approx.
1
minute.2.Press
the
Start/Stop
button
and
switch
on
the
drive-ready
state.
Disposing
of
bottles
Have
bottles
for
diesel
exhaust
fluid
disj
posed
of
by
a
dealer's
service
center
or another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop
or
take
them
to
a
collection
point.
Do
not
dispose
of
empty
bottles
with
household waste
unless
this
is
permitted
by
local
regulajtions.
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Wheels
and
tiresVehicle
features
andoptions
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spejcific
and
optional
features
offered
with
the
series. It
also
describes
features
that
are
not
necessarilyavailable
in
your
vehicle,
for
instance,
due
to
the
selected
options
or
country
versions.
This
also
applies
to
safety-related
functions
and
systems. When
using
these
functions
and
systems,
theapplicable
laws
and
regulations
must
be
obj
served.
Tire
inflation
pressure
General
information The
tire
characteristics
and
tire
inflation
pressure
influence
the
following:
'xThe
service
life
of
the
tires.'xRoad
safety.'xDriving
comfort.'xFuel
consumption.
Safety
information
Warning
A
tire
with
too
little
or
no
tire
inflation
pressure
may
heat
up
significantly
and
sustain
damage.
This
will
have
a
negative
impact
on
aspects
of handling,
such
as
steering
and
braking
rej
sponse.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Regularly
check
the
tire
inflation
pressure,
and
correct
it as
needed,
for
instance
twice
a
month
and
bej
fore
a
long
trip.
Tire
inflation
pressure
specifications
In
the
tire
inflation
pressure
table The
tire
inflation
pressure
table,
refer
to
page
302,
contains
all
tire
inflation
pressure
specifications
for
the
specified
tire
sizes
at
the
ambient
temperature.
The
tire
inflation
pressure
values
apply
to
tire
sizes
approved
by
the
manuj
facturer
of
the
vehicle
for
the
vehicle
type.
To
identify
the
correct
tire
inflation
pressure,
please
note
the
following:'xTire
sizes
of
your
vehicle.'xMaximum
permitted
driving
speed.
On
the
Control
Display
The
current
tire
inflation
pressure
values
and
the
intended
tire
inflation
pressure
values
for
the
mounted
tires
can
be
displayed
on
the
Control Display.
To
ensure
that
they
are
displayed
correctly,
the tire
sizes
must
be
stored
in
the
system
and
must have
been
set,
refer
to
page
315,
for
the
mounted
tires.
The
current
tire
inflation
pressure
value
is
loj cated
on
each
tire.
The
reference
tire
inflation
pressure
value
is
loj
cated
in
the
lower
area
of
the
Control
Display.
Checking
the
tire
inflation
pressure
General
information
Tires
heat
up
while
driving.
The
tire
inflation
pressure
increases
with
the
tire
temperature.
Tires
have
a
natural,
consistent
loss
of
tire
inflajtion
pressure.
The
displays
of
inflation
devices
may
under-read by
up
to
0.1
bar/2
psi.
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Checking
using
tire
inflation
pressure
specifications
in
the
tire
inflation
pressure
table
The
tire
inflation
pressure
specifications
in
the
tire
inflation
pressure
table
only
relate
to
cold
tires
or
tires
at
the
same
temperature
as
the
amj
bient
temperature.
Only
check
the
tire
inflation
pressure
levels
when
the
tires
are
cold,
i.e.:'xDriving
range
of
max.
1.25
miles/2
km
has
not
been
exceeded.'xIf
the
vehicle
has
not
moved
again
for
at
least 2
hours
after
a
trip.
Check
the
tire
inflation
pressure
of
the
emerj
gency
wheel
in
the
cargo
area
regularly,
and
corj rect
it
as
needed.
1.Determine
the
intended
tire
inflation
pressure
levels
for
the
mounted
tires.2.Check
the
tire
inflation
pressure
in
all
four
tires,
using
a
pressure
gage,
for
example.3.Correct
the
tire
inflation
pressure
if
the
actual tire
inflation
pressure
deviates
from
the
injtended
tire
inflation
pressure.4.Check
whether
all
valve
caps
are
screwed
onto
the
tire
valves.
Checking
using
the
tire
inflation
pressure
specifications
on
the
Control
Display
1.My
Vehicle2.Vehicle
status3.

Tire
Pressure
Monitor4.Check
whether
the
current
tire
inflation
presj
sure
levels
deviate
from
the
intended
tire
pressure
value.5.Correct
the
tire
inflation
pressure
if
the
actual tire
inflation
pressure
deviates
from
the
injtended
tire
inflation
pressure.After
correcting
the
tire
inflation
pressure
With
runflat
tires:
Reinitialize
the
Flat
Tire
Monitor.
With
Tire
Pressure
Monitor
TPM:
The
corrected
tire
inflation
pressures
are
applied automatically.
Make
sure
that
the
correct
tire
setj
tings
have
been
made.
With
tires
that
cannot
be
found
in
the
tire
presj
sure
values
on
the
Control
Display,
reset
the
Tire
Pressure
Monitor
TPM.
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
valj ues
in
the
tire
inflation
pressure
table,
refer
topage
302,
and
adjust
as
necessary.
These
pressure
values
can
also
be
found
on
the
tire
inflation
pressure
label
on
the
driver's
door
pillar.
Do
not
exceed
a
speed
of
100
mph/160
km/h.
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Tire
inflation
pressure
values
up
to
100
mph/160
km/h
X3
xDrive30i,
X3
sDrive30iTire
sizePressure
specifications
in
bar/PSISpecifications
in
bar/PSI
with
cold
tires245/50
R
19
105
H
XL
A/S
245/50
R
19
105
W
XL
245/50
R
19
105
V
XL
M+S2.2
/
322.6
/
38225/60
R
18
104
H
XL
A/S
225/60
R
18
104
H
XL
M+S2.2
/
322.6
/
38245/45
R
20
103
V
XL
M+S2.2
/
322.7
/
39F.:
245/45
R
20
103
Y
XL2.2
/
32-R.:
275/40
R
20
106
Y
XL-2.5
/
36F.:
245/45
R
20
103
W
XL2.2
/
32-R.:
275/40
R
20
106
W
XL-2.5
/
36F.:
245/40
R
21
100
Y
XL2.4
/
35-Tire
sizePressure
specifications
in
bar/PSIR.:
275/35
R
21
103
Y
XL-2.8
/
41Emergency
wheel:
T
135/80
R
18
104
MSpeed
up
to
a
max.
of
50
mph
/
80
km/h
4.2
/
60
X3
M40i
Tire
sizePressure
specifications
in
bar/PSISpecifications
in
bar/PSI
with
cold
tires245/50
R
19
105
H
XL
A/S
245/50
R
19
105
W
XL
245/50
R
19
105
V
XL
M+S2.2
/
322.5
/
36245/45
R
20
103
V
XL
M+S2.2
/
322.7
/
39F.:
245/45
R
20
103
W
XL2.2
/
32-R.:
275/40
R
20
106
W
XL-2.5
/
36F.:
245/45
R
20
103
Y
XL2.2
/
32-R.:
275/40
R
20
106
Y
XL-2.5
/
36F.:
245/40
R
21
100
Y
XL2.4
/
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Tire
sizePressure
specifications
in
bar/PSIR.:
275/35
R
21
103
Y
XL-2.8
/
41Emergency
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
exjceeding
100
mph/160
km/h
from
the
relevanttable
on
the
following
pages.
Otherwise,
tire
damage
and
accidents
could
occur.
For
speeds
over
100
mph/160
km/h
and
for
optij
mum
driving
comfort,
note
the
pressure
values
in
the
tire
inflation
pressure
table,
refer
to
page
303,
and
adjust
as
necessary.
Tire
inflation
pressure
values
over
100
mph/160
km/h
X3
xDrive30i,
X3
sDrive30iWithout
high-speed
tuning
feature
Tire
sizePressure
specifications
in
bar/PSISpecifications
in
bar/PSI
with
cold
tires225/60
R
18
104
H
XL
A/S
245/50
R
19
105
H
XL
A/S
245/50
R
19
105
W
XL
225/60
R
18
104
H
XL
M+S
245/50
R
19
105
V
XL
M+S
245/45
R
20
103
V
XL
M+S2.6
/
383.1
/
45F.:
245/45
R
20
103
Y
XL2.4
/
35-R.:
275/40
R
20
106
Y
XL-2.7
/
39F.:
245/45
R
20
103
W
XL2.7
/
39-R.:
275/40
R
20
106
W
XL-3.1
/
45F.:
245/40
R
21
100
Y
XL2.6
/
38-R.:
275/35
R
21
103
Y
XL-2.9
/
42Emergency
wheel:
T
135/80
R
18
104
MSpeed
up
to
a
max.
of
50
mph
/
80
km/h
4.2
/
60
With
high-speed
tuning
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sizePressure
specifications
in
bar/PSISpecifications
in
bar/PSI
with
cold
tires245/50
R
19
105
W
XL2.6
/
383.2
/
46F.:
245/45
R
20
103
Y
XL2.4
/
35-R.:
275/40
R
20
106
Y
XL-2.7
/
39F.:
245/45
R
20
103
W
XL2.7
/
39-R.:
275/40
R
20
106
W
XL-3.1
/
45F.:
245/40
R
21
100
Y
XL2.6
/
38-R.:
275/35
R
21
103
Y
XL-2.9
/
42Emergency
wheel:
T
135/80
R
18
104
MSpeed
up
to
a
max.
of
50
mph
/
80
km/h
4.2
/
60
X3
M40i Without
high-speed
tuning
feature
Tire
sizePressure
specifications
in
bar/PSISpecifications
in
bar/PSI
with
cold
tires245/50
R
19
105
H
XL
A/S
245/50
R
19
105
W
XL
245/50
R
19
105
V
XL
M+S
245/45
R
20
103
V
XL
M+S2.6
/
383.1
/
45F.:
245/45
R
20
103
Y
XL2.4
/
35-R.:
275/40
R
20
106
Y
XL-2.7
/
39F.:
245/45
R
20
103
W
XL2.7
/
39-R.:
275/40
R
20
106
W
XL-3.1
/
45F.:
245/40
R
21
100
Y
XL2.6
/
38-R.:
275/35
R
21
103
Y
XL-2.9
/
42Emergency
wheel:
T
135/80
R
18
104
MSpeed
up
to
a
max.
of
50
mph
/
80
km/h
4.2
/
60
With
high-speed
tuning
feature
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and
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