2020 BMW X3 Owners Manual

Tire
sizePressure
specifications
in
bar/PSISpecifications
in
bar/PSI
with
cold
tires245/50
R
19
105
W
XL2.7
/
393.4
/
49F.:
245/45
R
20
103
Y
XL2.5
/
36-R.:
275/40
R
20
106
Y
XL-2.8
/
41F.:
245/45
R
20
103
W
XL2.9
/
42-R.:
275/40
R
20
106
W
XL-3.3
/
48F.:
245/40
R
21
100
Y
XL2.8
/
41-R.:
275/35
R
21
103
Y
XL-3.1
/
45Emergency
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
sidewall
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
Gross
Axle
Weight
Rating
m
GAWR.
Note,
front
vs.
rear
GAWR
and
tire
loads,
respectively.
Speed
letterDesignationMaximum
speedQup
to
100
mph/160
km/hR:up
to
106
mph/170
km/hSup
to
112
mph/180
km/hTup
to
118
mph/190
km/hHup
to
131
mph/210
km/hVup
to
150
mph/240
km/hWup
to
167
mph/270
km/hYup
to
186
mph/300
km/h
Tire
Identification
NumberDOT-Code:
DOT
xxxx
xxx
2119
xxxx:
manufacturer
code
for
the
tire
brand
xxx:
tire
size
and
tire
design
2119:
tire
age
Tires
with
DOT
codes
meet
the
guidelines
of
the
U.S.
Department
of
Transportation.
Tire
age Recommendation
Regardless
of
the
tire
tread,
replace
tires
at
least every
6
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Manufacture
date
You
can
find
the
manufacture
date
of
the
tire
on
the
tire's
sidewall.DesignationManufacture
dateDOT


Tire
tread
Summer
tires
Do
not
drive
with
a
tire
tread
of
less
than
0.12
in/3
mm,
otherwise
there
is
an
increased risk
of
hydroplaning.
Winter
tires Do
not
drive
with
a
tire
tread
of
less
than
0.16
in/4
mm,
as
such
tires
are
less
suitable
for
winter
operation.
Minimum
tread
depth
Wear
indicators
are
distributed
around
the
tire's
circumference
and
have
the
legally
required
minj imum
height
of
0.063
inches/1.6
mm.
The
positions
of
the
wear
indicators
are
marked on
the
tire
sidewall
with
TWI,
Tread
Wear
Indicaj
tor.
Tire
damage
General
information Inspect
your
tires
regularly
for
damage,
foreign
objects
lodged
in
the
tread,
and
tread
wear.
Driving
over
rough
or
damaged
road
surfaces,
as
well
as
debris,
curbs
and
other
obstacles
can
cause
serious
damage
to
wheels,
tires
and
susj
pension
parts.
This
is
more
likely
to
occur
with
low-profile
tires,
which
provide
less
cushioning
between
the
wheel
and
the
road.
Be
careful
to
avoid
road
hazards
and
reduce
your
speed,
esj
pecially
if
your
vehicle
is
equipped
with
low-proj file
tires.
Indications
of
tire
damage
or
other
vehicle
malj
functions:'xUnusual
vibrations.'xUnusual
tire
or
running
noises.'xUnusual
handling
such
as
a
strong
tendency
to
pull
to
the
left
or
right.
Damage
can
be
caused
by
the
following
situaj
tions,
for
instance:
'xDriving
over
curbs.'xRoad
damage.'xTire
inflation
pressure
too
low.'xVehicle
overloading.'xIncorrect
tire
storage.
Safety
information
Warning
Damaged
tires
can
lose
tire
inflation
pressure,
which
can
lead
to
loss
of
vehicle
control.
There is
a
risk
of
accident.
If
tire
damage
is
suspected
while
driving,
immediately
reduce
speed
and
stop.
Have
wheels
and
tires
checked.
For
this
purpose,
drive
carefully
to
the
nearest
dealerss
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
cenj
ter
or
repair
shop.
Have
vehicle
towed
or
transj ported
as
needed.
Do
not
repair
damaged
tires,
but
have
them
replaced.
Warning
Tires
can
become
damaged
by
driving
over
obj
stacles,
e.g.,
curbs
or
road
damage,
at
high
speed.
Larger
wheels
have
a
smaller
tire
cross- section.
The
smaller
the
tire
cross-section,
the
higher
the
risk
of
tire
damage.
There
is
a
danj
ger
of
accidents
and
property
damage.
If
possij
ble,
avoid
driving
over
objects
or
road
condij
tions
that
may
damage
tires,
or
drive
over
them
slowly
and
carefully.
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wheels
and
tires
Mounting
and
wheel
balancing
Have
mounting
and
wheel
balancing
carried
out
by
a
dealerss
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Wheel
and
tire
combination
General
information You
can
ask
the
dealer's
service
center
or
anj
other
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop
about
the
correct
wheel/tire
combination
and wheel
rim
versions
for
the
vehicle.
Safety
information
Warning
Wheels
and
tires
which
are
not
suitable
for
your vehicle
can
damage
parts
of
the
vehicle,
for
inj
stance
due
to
contact
with
the
body
due
to
tolj
erances
despite
the
same
official
size
rating.
There
is
a
risk
of
an
accident.
The
manufacj
turer
of
your
vehicle
strongly
suggests
that
you
use
wheels
and
tires
that
have
been
recomj
mended
by
the
vehicle
manufacturer
for
your
vehicle
type.
Warning
Mounted
steel
wheels
can
cause
technical
problems,
for
instance
independent
loosening
of
the
lug
bolts,
damage
to
the
brake
discs.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Do
not
mount
steel
wheels.
Warning
Incorrect
wheel/tire
combinations
will
have
a
negative
impact
on
the
vehicle's
handling
and
on
the
function
of
a
variety
of
systems,
such
as
the
Anti-lock
Brake
System
or
Dynamic
Stabilj ity
Control.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
To
mainj
tain
good
handling
and
vehicle
response,
useonly
tires
with
a
single
tread
configuration
froma
single
manufacturer.
The
manufacturer
of
the
vehicle
recommends
that
you
use
wheels
and tires
that
have
been
recommended
by
the
vehij
cle
manufacturer
for
your
vehicle
type.
Followj ing
tire
damage,
have
the
original
wheel/tire
combination
remounted
on
the
vehicle
as
soon as
possible.
Recommended
tire
brands
For
each
tire
size,
the
manufacturer
of
the
vehij cle
recommends
certain
tire
brands.
The
tire
brands
can
be
identified
by
a
star
on
the
tire
sidewall.
New
tires Tire
traction
is
not
optimal
due
to
manufacturing
circumstances
when
tires
are
brand-new;
they achieve
their
full
traction
potential
after
a
break-intime.
Drive
conservatively
for
the
first
200
miles/300
km.
Retreaded
tires
Warning
Retreaded
tires
can
have
different
tire
casing
structures.
With
advanced
age
the
service
life
can
be
limited.
There
is
a
risk
of
an
accident.
The
manufacturer
of
your
vehicle
does
not
recj
ommend
the
use
of
retreaded
tires.
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manufacturer
of
the
vehicle
does
not
recjommend
the
use
of
retreaded
tires.
Winter
tires General
information Winter
tires
are
recommended
for
operating
onwinter
roads.
Although
so-called
all-season
M+S
tires
provide better
winter
traction
than
summer
tires,
they
usually
do
not
provide
the
same
level
of
performj
ance
as
winter
tires.
Safety
information
Warning
If
the
vehicle
is
equipped
with
an
M
Sport
difj ferential
and
all-weather
tires
on
19
inch
rims, this
can
alter
handling,
for
instance
the
vehicle
may
swerve
off
course.
There
may
be
a
risk
of accident
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
If
thevehicle
is
equipped
with
an
M
Sport
differential,
do
not
fit
all-weather
tires
on
19
inch
rims.
Maximum
speed
of
winter
tires
If
the
maximum
speed
of
the
vehicle
is
higher
than
the
permissible
speed
for
the
winter
tires,
then
attach
a
label
showing
the
permissible
maxij
mum
speed
in
the
field
of
view.
The
label
is
availj
able
from
a
dealer's
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
With
winter
tires
mounted,
observe
and
do
not
exceed
the
permissible
maximum
speed.
Changing
runflat
tires For
your
own
safety,
use
only
runflat
tires.
No
spare
tire
is
available
in
the
case
of
a
flat
tire.
Furj
ther
information
is
available
from
a
dealer's
servj ice
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
orrepair
shop.
Rotating
wheels
between
axles
Warning
Rotating
tires
between
the
axles
on
vehicles
with
different
tire
sizes
or
rim
sizes
on
the
front
and
rear
axles
can
cause
damage
to
the
tires
and
the
vehicle.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Do not
rotate
the
tires
between
the
axles
on
vehij
cles
with
different
tire
sizes
or
rim
sizes
on
the
front
and
rear
axles.
Different
wear
patterns
can
occur
on
the
front
and
rear
axles
depending
on
individual
driving
conditions.
The
tires
can
be
rotated
in
pairs
bej
tween
the
axles
to
achieve
even
wear.
Further
inj
formation
is
available
from
a
dealer's
service
cenj
ter
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
After
rotating,
check
the
tire
pressure
and
correct,
if
needed.
Storing
tires
Tire
inflation
pressure Do
not
exceed
the
maximum
tire
inflation
presj
sure
indicated
on
the
side
wall
of
the
tire.
Storage Store
wheels
and
tires
in
a
cool,
dry
and
dark
place.
Always
protect
tires
against
all
contact
with
oil,
grease,
and
solvents.
Do
not
leave
tires
in
plastic
bags.
Remove
dirt
from
wheels
or
tires.
Run-flat
tires
Concept
Run-flat
tires
permit
continued
driving
under
rej
stricted
conditions
even
in
the
event
of
a
comj
plete
loss
of
tire
inflation
pressure.
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General
informationThe
wheels
consist
of
tires
that
are
self-supportj
ing,
to
a
limited
degree,
and
possibly
special
rims.
The
support
of
the
sidewall
allows
the
tire
to
rej
main
drivable
to
a
restricted
degree
in
the
event
of
a
tire
inflation
pressure
loss.
Follow
the
instructions
for
continued
driving
with
a
flat
tire.
Safety
information
Warning
Your
vehicle
handles
differently
with
a
run-flat
tire
with
no
or
low
inflation
pressure;
for
inj stance,
your
lane
stability
when
braking
is
rej
duced,
braking
distances
are
longer
and
the self-steering
properties
will
change.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Drive
moderately
and
do
not
exceed
a
speed
of
50
mph/80
km/h.
Warning
Heavy
trailers
can
start
swinging
when
continuj
ing
to
drive
with
a
flat
tire.
There
may
be
a
risk
of
accident
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
exceed
a
speed
of
35
mph/60
km/h
when
driving
with
a
trailer
and
a
flat
tire.
Immediately
brake
in
the
case
of
swinging.
Apply
necessary
steering
corrections
as
carefully
as
possible.
Label
The
tires
are
marked
on
the
tire
sidewall
with
RSC
Run-flat
System
Component.
Repairing
a
flat
tire
Safety
measures
'xPark
the
vehicle
as
far
away
as
possible
from
passing
traffic
and
on
solid
ground.'xSwitch
on
the
hazard
warning
system.'xSecure
the
vehicle
against
rolling
away
by
setting
the
parking
brake.'xTurn
the
steering
wheel
until
the
front
wheels are
in
the
straight-ahead
position
and
engage
the
steering
wheel
lock.'xHave
all
vehicle
occupants
get
out
of
the
vej
hicle
and
ensure
that
they
remain
outside
the immediate
area
in
a
safe
place,
such
as
bej
hind
a
guardrail.'xIf
necessary,
set
up
a
warning
triangle
at
an
appropriate
distance.
Mobility
System
Concept
With
the
Mobility
System,
minor
tire
damage
can be
sealed
temporarily
to
enable
continued
travel.To
accomplish
this,
sealant
is
pumped
into
thetires,
which
seals
the
damage
from
the
inside.
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information'xFollow
the
instructions
on
using
the
Mobility
System
found
on
the
compressor
and
sealant container.'xUse
of
the
Mobility
System
may
be
ineffecj
tive
if
the
tire
puncture
measures
approx.
1/8
inches/4
mm
or
more.'xContact
a
dealer's
service
center
or
another qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop
if
thetire
cannot
be
made
drivable.'xDo
not
remove
foreign
bodies
that
have
pejnetrated
the
tire.
Only
remove
foreign
objects
if
they
are
visibly
protruding
from
the
tire.'xPull
the
speed
limit
sticker
off
the
sealant
container
and
apply
it
to
the
steering
wheel.'xThe
use
of
a
sealant
can
damage
the
TPM wheel
electronics.
In
this
case,
have
the
elecj
tronics
checked
and
replaced
at
the
next
opj portunity.'xThe
compressor
can
be
used
to
check
the
tire
inflation
pressure.
Overview
Storage
The
Mobility
System
is
located
in
the
compartj
ment
under
the
cargo
floor
panel.
Fold
up
the
cargo
floor
panel.
Sealant
container'xSealant
container,
arrow
1.'xFilling
hose,
arrow
2.
Observe
use-by
date
on
the
sealant
container.
Compressor
1Sealant
container
unlocking2Sealant
container
holder3Tire
pressure
gage4Reduce
tire
inflation
pressure
button5On/off
switch6Compressor7Connector/cable
for
socket8Connection
hose
Safety
measures
'xPark
the
vehicle
as
far
away
as
possible
from
passing
traffic
and
on
solid
ground.'xSwitch
on
the
hazard
warning
system.'xSecure
the
vehicle
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'xTurn
the
steering
wheel
until
the
front
wheelsare
in
the
straight-ahead
position
and
engage
the
steering
wheel
lock.'xHave
all
vehicle
occupants
get
out
of
the
vej
hicle
and
ensure
that
they
remain
outside
the immediate
area
in
a
safe
place,
such
as
bej
hind
a
guardrail.'xIf
necessary,
set
up
a
warning
triangle
at
an
appropriate
distance.
Filling
the
tire
with
sealant
Safety
information
DANGER
If
the
exhaust
pipe
is
blocked
or
ventilation
is
inj
sufficient,
harmful
exhaust
gases
can
enter
into the
vehicle.
The
exhaust
gases
contain
pollujtants
which
are
colorless
and
odorless.
In
enj
closed
areas,
exhaust
gases
can
also
accumuj
late
outside
of
the
vehicle.
There
is
danger
to
life.
Keep
the
exhaust
pipe
free
and
ensure
sufj
ficient
ventilation.
NOTICE
The
compressor
can
overheat
during
extended operation.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
propj
erty.
Do
not
run
the
compressor
for
more
than
10
minutes.
Filling
1.Shake
the
sealant
container.2.Pull
filling
hose
completely
out
of
the
cover
of the
sealant
container.
Do
not
kink
the
hose.3.Slide
the
sealant
container
into
the
holder
on
the
compressor
housing,
ensuring
that
it
enj
gages
audibly.4.Screw
the
filling
hose
of
the
sealant
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the
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