2021 BMW X3 Owners Manual

Tire
sizePressure
specifications
in
bar/PSIFront:
245/45
R
20
103
V
XL
M
+S2.2
/
32-Rear:
275/40
R
20
106
V
XL
M
+S-2.5
/
36Emergency
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
ex#j
ceeding
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
opti#j
mum
driving
comfort,
note
the
pressure
values
in
the
tire
inflation
pressure
table,
refer
to
page
289,
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
225/60
R
18
104
H
XL
M+S
245/50
R
19
105
H
XL
A/S
245/50
R
19
105
W
XL
245/50
R
19
105
V
XL
M+S2.6
/
383.1
/
45245/45
R
20
103
V
XL
M+S2.6
/
383.1
/
45Front:
245/45
R
20
103
Y
XL2.4
/
35-Rear:
275/40
R
20
106
Y
XL-2.7
/
39Front:
245/45
R
20
103
W
XL2.7
/
39-Rear:
275/40
R
20
106
W
XL-3.1
/
45Front:
245/40
R
21
100
Y
XL2.6
/
38-Rear:
275/35
R
21
103
Y
XL-2.9
/
42Front:
245/45
R
20
103
V
XL
M
+S2.6
/
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Tire
sizePressure
specifications
in
bar/PSIRear:
275/40
R
20
106
V
XL
M
+S-2.7
/
39Emergency
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
Tire
sizePressure
specifications
in
bar/PSISpecifications
in
bar/PSI
with
cold
tires225/60
R
18
104
H
XL
M+S
245/50
R
19
105
W
XL
245/50
R
19
105
V
XL
M+S2.6
/
383.2
/
46245/45
R
20
103
V
XL
M+S2.8
/
413.3
/
48Front:
245/45
R
20
103
Y
XL2.4
/
35-Rear:
275/40
R
20
106
Y
XL-2.7
/
39Front:
245/45
R
20
103
W
XL2.7
/
39-Rear:
275/40
R
20
106
W
XL-3.1
/
45Front:
245/40
R
21
100
Y
XL2.6
/
38-Rear:
275/35
R
21
103
Y
XL-3.0
/
44Tire
sizePressure
specifications
in
bar/PSIFront:
245/45
R
20
103
V
XL
M
+S2.8
/
41-Rear:
275/40
R
20
106
V
XL
M
+S-3.0
/
44Emergency
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
/
45Front:
245/45
R
20
103
Y
XL2.4
/
35-Rear:
275/40
R
20
106
Y
XL-2.7
/
39Front:
245/45
R
20
103
W
XL2.7
/
39-Rear:
275/40
R
20
106
W
XL-3.1
/
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Tire
sizePressure
specifications
in
bar/PSIFront:
245/40
R
21
100
Y
XL2.6
/
38-Rear:
275/35
R
21
103
Y
XL-2.9
/
42Front:
245/45
R
20
103
V
XL
M
+S2.6
/
38-Rear:
275/40
R
20
106
V
XL
M
+S-2.8
/
41Emergency
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
Tire
sizePressure
specifications
in
bar/PSISpecifications
in
bar/PSI
with
cold
tires245/50
R
19
105
W
XL
245/50
R
19
105
V
XL
M+S2.7
/
393.4
/
49245/45
R
20
103
V
XL
M+S2.9
/
423.4
/
49Front:
245/45
R
20
103
Y
XL2.5
/
36-Rear:
275/40
R
20
106
Y
XL-2.8
/
41Front:
245/45
R
20
103
W
XL2.9
/
42-Rear:
275/40
R
20
106
W
XL-3.3
/
48Tire
sizePressure
specifications
in
bar/PSIFront:
245/40
R
21
100
Y
XL2.8
/
41-Rear:
275/35
R
21
103
Y
XL-3.1
/
45Front:
245/45
R
20
103
V
XL
M
+S2.9
/
42-Rear:
275/40
R
20
106
V
XL
M
+S-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
vehicle#ss
Gross
Axle
Weight Rating
#m
GAWR.
Note,
front
vs.
rear
GAWR
and
tire
loads,
respectively.
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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
2120
xxxx:
manufacturer
code
for
the
tire
brand
xxx:
tire
size
and
tire
design
2120:
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
years.
Manufacture
date You
can
find
the
manufacture
date
of
the
tire
onthe
tire's
sidewall.
DesignationManufacture
dateDOT
#

high
temperature
can
cause
the
material
of
the
tire
to
degenerate
and
reduce
tire
life,
and
exces#j
sive
temperature
can
lead
to
sudden
tire
failure.
The
grade
C
corresponds
to
a
level
of
perform#j
ance
which
all
passenger
car
tires
must
meet
un#j
der
the
Federal
Motor
Vehicle
Safety
Standard
No.
109.
Grades
Band
A
represent
higher
levels of
performance
on
the
laboratory
test
wheel
thanthe
minimum
required
by
law.
Warning
The
temperature
grade
for
this
tire
is
estab#j
lished
for
a
tire
that
is
properly
inflated
and
not overloaded.
Excessive
speed,
underinflation,
or
excessive
loading,
either
separately
or
in
com#j bination,
can
cause
heat
buildup
and
possible
tire
failure.
RSC
m
Run-flat
tires
Run-flat
tires,
refer
to
page
296,
are
labeled
with
a
circular
symbol
containing
the
letters
RSC
marked
on
the
sidewall.
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
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
min#j 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
Indica#j
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
sus#j
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,
es#j
pecially
if
your
vehicle
is
equipped
with
low-pro#j file
tires.
Indications
of
tire
damage
or
other
vehicle
mal#j
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
situa#j
tions,
for
instance:
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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
dealer#ss
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
cen#j
ter
or
repair
shop.
Have
vehicle
towed
or
trans#j ported
as
needed.
Do
not
repair
damaged
tires,
but
have
them
replaced.
Warning
Tires
can
become
damaged
by
driving
over
ob#j
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
dan#j
ger
of
accidents
and
property
damage.
If
possi#j
ble,
avoid
driving
over
objects
or
road
condi#j
tions
that
may
damage
tires,
or
drive
over
them
slowly
and
carefully.
Changing
wheels
and
tires
Mounting
and
wheel
balancing
Have
mounting
and
wheel
balancing
carried
outby
a
dealer#ss
service
center
or
another
qualifiedservice
center
or
repair
shop.
Wheel
and
tire
combination
General
information You
can
ask
the
dealer's
service
center
or
an#j
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
in#j
stance
due
to
contact
with
the
body
due
to
tol#j
erances
despite
the
same
official
size
rating.
There
is
a
risk
of
an
accident.
The
manufac#j
turer
of
your
vehicle
strongly
suggests
that
you
use
wheels
and
tires
that
have
been
recom#j
mended
by
the
vehicle
manufacturer
for
your
vehicle
type.
Warning
Mounted
steel
wheels
can
cause
technical
problems,
for
instance
unexpected
loosening
of
the
lug
bolts
and
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
ABS
Antilock
Braking
System
or
DSC
Dy#j
namic
Stability
Control.
There
is
a
risk
of
acci#j
dent.
To
maintain
good
handling
and
vehicle
response,
use
only
tires
with
a
single
tread
con#j
figuration
from
a
single
manufacturer.
The
manufacturer
of
the
vehicle
recommends
that
you
use
wheels
and
tires
that
have
been
rec#j
ommended
by
the
vehicle
manufacturer
for
your
vehicle
type.
Following
tire
damage,
have
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remounted
on
the
vehicle
as
soon
as
possible.
Recommended
tire
brands
For
each
tire
size,
the
manufacturer
of
the
vehi#j 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
rec#j
ommend
the
use
of
retreaded
tires.
The
manufacturer
of
the
vehicle
does
not
rec#j
ommend
the
use
of
retreaded
tires.
Winter
tires
General
information
Winter
tires
are
recommended
for
operating
on
winter
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
perform#j ance
as
winter
tires.
Safety
information
Warning
If
the
vehicle
is
equipped
with
an
M
Sport
dif#j
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
maxi#j
mum
speed
in
the
field
of
view.
The
label
is
avail#j
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 When
changing
from
run-flat
tires
to
standardtires,
it
must
be
ensured
that
the
vehicle
containsa
compact
spare
tire
("donut")
or
tire
mobility
kit.Further
information
is
available
from
a
dealer'sservice
center
or
another
qualified
service
centeror
repair
shop.
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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
vehi#j
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
be#j
tween
the
axles
to
achieve
even
wear.
Further
in#j
formation
is
available
from
a
dealer's
service
cen#j
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
pres#j
sure
indicated
on
the
side
wall
of
the
tire.
Storage
'xStore
wheels
and
tires
in
a
cool,
dry
and
dark
place.'xAlways
protect
tires
against
all
contact
with
oil,
grease,
and
solvents.'xDo
not
leave
tires
in
plastic
bags.'xRemove
dirt
from
wheels
or
tires.
Run-flat
tires
Concept
Run-flat
tires
permit
continued
driving
under
re#j
stricted
conditions
even
in
the
event
of
a
com#j
plete
loss
of
tire
inflation
pressure.
General
information
The
wheels
consist
of
tires
that
are
self-support#j
ing,
to
a
limited
degree,
and
possibly
special
rims.
The
support
of
the
sidewall
allows
the
tire
to
re#j
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
The
vehicle
handles
differently
when
a
run-flat
tire
has
insufficient
or
no
tire
pressure;
for
in#j stance,
reduced
lane
stability
when
braking,
braking
distances
are
longer
and
the
self-steer#j
ing
properties
will
change.
There
is
a
risk
of
ac#j cident.
Drive
moderately
and
do
not
exceed
a
speed
of
50
mph/80
km/h.
Warning
Heavy
trailers
can
start
swinging
when
continu#j
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.
Seite
296MOBILITYWheels
and
tires296
Online
Edition
for
Part
no.
01405A10E93
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VI/20