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Owner's Manual for the Vehicle. With a quick reference guide for your convenience.
Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 155 420 - © 01/01 BMW Group
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Congratulations, and thank you for choosing a BMW.
Thorough familiarity with your vehicle will provide you with enhanced control and security when you drive it. We therefore have this request:
Please take the time to read this Owner's Manual and familiarize yourself with the information that we have compiled for you before starting off in your new car. It contains important data and instructions intended to assist you in gaining maximum use and satisfaction from the unique range of technical features on your BMW. The manual also contains information on care and maintenance designed to enhance operating safety and contribute to maintaining the value of your vehicle throughout an extended service life.
This Owner's Manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle.
It should stay with the vehicle when sold to provide the next owner with important operating, safety and maintenance information.
This manual is supplemented by a Service and Warranty Information Booklet (US models) or a Warranty and Service Guide Booklet (Canadian models). We recommend that you read this publication thoroughly.
Your BMW is covered by the following warranties:
–New Vehicle Limited Warranty
–Limited Warranty Rust Perforation
–Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty
–Federal Emissions Performance Warranty
–California Emission Control System Limited Warranty
Detailed information about these warranties is listed in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet (US models) or in the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet (Canadian models).
We wish you an enjoyable driving experience.
BMW AG
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Notes on the Owner's Manual |
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We have made every effort to ensure that you are able to find what you need in this Owner's Manual as quickly as possible. The fastest way to find certain topics is by using the detailed index at the end. If you desire an initial overview of your vehicle, this can be found in the first chapter. The detailed table of contents that directly follows the summary of contents is intended to stimulate your curiosity regarding your BMW and to encourage you to read the manual.
Should you wish to sell your BMW at some time in the future, please remember to hand over the Owner's Manual to the new owner; it is part of the vehicle.
If you have any additional questions, an authorized BMW center will be glad to advise you.
On buying your BMW, you have decided in favor of a model with individualized equipment and features. This Owner's Manual describes all models and equipment that BMW offers within the same group.
We hope you will understand that equipment and features are included which you might not have chosen for your vehicle. Any differences can easily be identified, since all optional accessories and special equipment are marked with an asterisk *.
If your BMW features equipment which is not described in this Owner's Manual (car radio, for instance), Supplementary Owner's Manuals are enclosed. We ask you to read these manuals as well.
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BMW pursues a policy of continuous, ongoing development that is conceived to ensure that our vehicles continue to embody the highest quality and safety standards combined with advanced, state-of-the-art technology. For this reason, it is possible that the features described in this Owner's Manual could differ from those on your vehicle. Nor can errors and omissions be entirely ruled out. You are therefore asked to appreciate that no legal claims can be entertained on the basis of the data, illustrations or descriptions in this manual.
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For your own safety
Use unleaded gasoline only. Fuels containing up to 10% ethanol or
other oxygenates with up to 2.8% oxygen by weight (that is, 15% MTBE or 3% methanol plus an equivalent amount of co-solvent) will not void the applicable warranties with respect to defects in materials or workmanship. Field experience has indicated significant differences in fuel quality (volatility, composition, additives, etc.) among gasolines offered for sale in the United States and Canada. The use of poorquality fuels may result in driveability, starting and stalling problems, especially under certain environmental conditions, such as high ambient temperature and high altitude.
Should you encounter driveability problems that you suspect could be related to the fuel you are using, we recommend that you respond by switching to a recognized high-quality brand. Failure to comply with these recommendations may result in unscheduled maintenance.
Follow the relevant safety rules when you are handling gasoline.<
Important safety information!
For your own safety, use genuine parts and accessories approved by BMW.
When you purchase accessories tested and approved by BMW and Original BMW Parts, you simultaneously acquire the assurance that they have been thoroughly tested by BMW to ensure optimum performance when installed on your vehicle.
BMW warrants these parts to be free from defects in material and workmanship.
BMW will not accept any liability for damage resulting from installation of parts and accessories not approved by BMW.
BMW cannot test every product from other manufacturers to verify if it can be used on a BMW safely and without risk to either the vehicle, its operation, or its occupants.
Original BMW Parts, BMW Accessories and other products approved by BMW, together with professional advice on using these items, are available from all BMW centers.
Installation and operation of non-BMW approved accessories such as alarms, radios, amplifiers, radar detectors, wheels, suspension components, brake dust shields, telephones (including operation of any portable cellular phone from within the vehicle without using an externally-mounted antenna) or transceiver equipment (for instance, CBs, walkie-talkie, ham radio or similar accessories) may cause extensive damage to the vehicle, compromise its safety, interfere with the vehicle's electrical system, or affect the validity of the BMW Limited Warranty. Visit your BMW center for additional information.<
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control de-
vices and systems may be performed by any automotive repair establishment or individual using any certified automotive part.<
Symbol on vehicle parts
Indicates that you should consult the relevant section of this
Owner's Manual for information on a particular part or assembly.
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The following only applies to vehicles owned and operated in the US.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, Westwood, New Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone (201) 307-4000.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your BMW center, or BMW of North America, LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in Washington, D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.
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Overview
Controls and features
Operation, care and maintenance
Owner service procedures
Advanced technology
Technical data
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Controls and features
Locks and security systems:
Keys 36 Electronic vehicle
immobilizer 37 Opening and closing –
from the outside 38 With the key 38
With the remote control 39 Opening and closing –
from the inside 42 Luggage compartment lid/
Tailgate 43 Rear window 43
Luggage compartment 46 Alarm system 47
Electric power windows 49 Sliding/Tilt sunroof 50
Adjustments:
Seats 52 Steering wheel 56 Mirrors 56
Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory 58
Car Memory, Key Memory 60
Passenger safety systems:
Safety belts 61 Airbags 62
Transporting children safely 66
Driving:
Steering/Ignition lock 68 Starting the engine 68 Switching off the engine 69 Parking brake 70
Manual transmission 70 Automatic transmission 72 Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 75 Indicator/Headlamp flasher 78 Wiper/Washer system 78 Rear window defroster 80 Cruise control 81
Everything under control:
Odometer, outside temperature display 83
Tachometer 84 Energy control 84 Fuel gauge 84
Coolant temperature gauge 85 Service Interval Display 85 Check Control 86
Computer 89 Multi-information display
(MID) 91
Digital clock in the MID 92 Computer in the MID 95
Controls and features
Technology for safety and driving convenience:
Park Distance Control (PDC) 100
Automatic Stability Control plus Traction (ASC+T)/Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) 102
Tire Pressure Control (RDC) 103
Lamps:
Parking lamps/Low beams 105 Instrument lighting 105
High beams/Parking lamps 106 Fog lamps 106
Interior lamps 106 Reading lamps 107
Controlling the climate for pleasant driving:
Air conditioner 108 Automatic climate control 114 Seat heating 119
Steering wheel heating 120 Roller sun blind 120 Independent ventilation
system 120
Cabin convenience:
BMW Universal Transmitter 121 Glove compartment 124 Storage facilities 124
Cellular phone 125 Beverage holder 125 Ashtray, front 126 Cigarette lighter 126 Ashtray, rear 127
Loading and transporting cargo:
Through-loading system 128 Ski bag 129
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Luggage compartment 132 Roll-up cover 132 Partition net 132
Storage areas in the luggage compartment 133
Cargo loading 136 Roof-mounted luggage rack 137
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Special operating instructions:
Break-in procedure 140 Driving notes 141 Catalytic converter 142 Antilock Brake System
(ABS) 143 Disc brakes 144
Brake system 146 Winter operation 146 Power steering 148 Level control system 148 Cellular phone 149 Radio reception 149
Wheels and tires:
Tire inflation pressure 150 Tire condition 150
Tire replacement 151 Tire rotation 152 Wheel and tire
combinations 153 Winter tires 154 Snow chains 155
Approved wheel and tire specifications 156
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Replacement procedures:
Onboard tool kit 182 Wiper blades 182 Lamps and bulbs 183 Changing a wheel 190 Battery 193
Fuses 196
In case of electrical malfunction:
Fuel filler door 198 Sliding/Tilt sunroof 198 Tailgate 199
Assistance, giving and receiving:
Jump-starting 200 Towing the vehicle 201
Advanced technology
Airbags 206
Adaptive Transmission Control (ATC) 207
Automatic Stability Control plus Traction (ASC+T)/Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) 208
BMW active seat 210 Safety belt tensioner 210 DSP sound system 211 Mirrors with automatic
dimmer 211 Rain sensor 212
Tire Pressure Control (RDC) 213 Integrated rear suspension 214 Level control system 214 Xenon lamps 215
Technical data
Engine specifications 218 Dimensions 219
Weights 221 Capacities 223 Electrical system 224 Drive belts 224
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Everything from A to Z 228
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Cockpit 16 Instrument cluster 18
Indicator and warning lamps 22 Multifunction steering wheel
(MFL) 25
Sports steering wheel 26 Hazard warning flashers 27 Warning triangle 27 First-aid kit 27
Refueling 28
Fuel specifications 29 Tire inflation pressure 29
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1 Parking lamps/Low beams 105
2 > Turn signal 78
>Parking lamps 106
>High beams 106
>Headlamp flasher 78
>Computer 89
3 Fog lamps 106
4 Wiper/Washer system 78
5 Central locking system 38
6 Hazard warning flashers 27
7 Rear window defroster 80
8Horn 25, 26
9Adjusting the steering wheel 56
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Instrument cluster
There are two versions, depending on the equipment on your vehicle.
1Fuel gauge with indicator lamp for fuel reserve 84
2Indicator lamp for turn signals 24
3Speedometer
4Indicator lamp for high beams 24
5Tachometer and Energy Control 84
6Coolant thermometer with "Coolant temperature too high" warning lamp 85
7Indicator and warning lamps for:
>Parking brake/Brake hydraulic system, Dynamic Brake Control (DBC)* 22, 23
>Antilock Brake System (ABS) 23
>Brake pads 23
>Tire Pressure Control (RDC)* 23
>Airbags 23
>Automatic transmission* 23
>Please fasten safety belts 23
>Cruise control 24
8Selector lever and program display for automatic transmission* 72, 75
9Service Interval Display 85
10Display for the computer (operation via the turn signal lever, refer to page 89):
>Outside temperature
>Average fuel consumption
>Cruising range
>Average speed
11Indicator lamp for Automatic Stability Control plus Traction (ASC+T)/Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)* 24
12Indicator lamp for level control system* 23
13Odometer and trip odometer 83
14Indicator for Check Control 86
15Reset button for trip odometer 83
16Indicator and warning lamps for:
>Fog lamps 24
>Battery charge current 22
>Engine oil level/Engine oil pressure 22, 23
>Engine electronics 24
>Service Engine Soon 24
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There are two versions, depending on the equipment on your vehicle.
1Fuel gauge with indicator lamp for fuel reserve 84
2Indicator lamp for turn signals 24
3Speedometer
4Indicator lamp for high beams 24
5Tachometer and Energy control 84
6Coolant temperature gauge 85
7Indicator and warning lamps for:
>Parking brake 23
>Brake hydraulic system, Dynamic Brake Control (DBC)* 22, 23
>Antilock Brake System (ABS) 23
>Airbags 23
>Please fasten safety belts 23
>Cruise control 24
8CHECK button 86
9Selector lever and program display for automatic transmission* 72, 75
10 Outside temperature display 83
11Indicator lamp for Automatic Stability Control plus Traction (ASC+T)/Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)* 24
12Trip odometer 83
13Check Control display 86
14Odometer 83
15Service Interval Display 85
16Reset button for trip odometer 83
17Indicator and warning lamps for:
>Fog lamps 24
>Battery charge current 22
>Engine oil pressure 22
>Service Engine Soon 24
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Technology that monitors itself
Many of the systems of your BMW monitor themselves automatically, both during engine starts and while you are driving. Indicator and warning lamps that are identified by "●" are tested for proper functioning whenever the ignition key is turned. They each light up once for different periods of time.
If a fault should occur in one of these systems, the corresponding lamp does not go out after the engine is started or it lights up while the vehicle is moving. You will see how to react to this below.
Red: stop immediately
Battery charge current ●
The battery is no longer being charged. There is a malfunction
of the alternator V-belt or in the charging circuit of the alternator. Please contact the nearest BMW center.
If the ribbed V-belt is defective, do not continue driving. The engine
could be damaged due to overheating. If the ribbed V-belt is defective, in- creased steering effort is also required.<
Engine oil pressure ● Comes on while the engine is
running and the "STOP!ENGINE OILPRESS" message appears in the Check Control: stop vehicle immediately and switch off engine. Check level of oil in engine, top up as required. If oil level is correct: please contact the nearest BMW center.
Do not continue driving. The engine could be damaged because
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Tire Pressure Control (RDC)* ● In addition, there is an acoustical warning signal: a tire failure
has occurred. Reduce vehicle speed immediately and stop the vehicle. Avoid hard brake applications. Do not oversteer. For additional information: refer to page 103.
Parking brake*,
brake hydraulic system ● Comes on when you engage the
parking brake. For additional information: refer to page 70.
Comes on although the parking brake is released: have the brake fluid level checked. Before driving further, be sure to read the notes on pages 146 and 168.
Also comes on with the message "CHECK BRAKE PADS" in the Check Control.
Parking brake* warning lamp/ Brake hydraulic system for Canadian models.
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Parking brake*
Comes on when you engage the parking brake.
For additional information: refer to page 70.
Parking brake* warning lamp for Canadian models.
Please fasten safety belts ● Together with an acoustic signal or a message* in the Check
Control. Comes on until the safety belts are fastened. For additional information on safety belts: refer to page 61.
Airbags ●
Please have the system inspected by your BMW center.
For additional information: refer to page 62.
Yellow: check as soon as possible
Antilock Brake System (ABS) ● ABS has been deactivated in response to system malfunction.
Conventional braking efficiency is available without limitations. Please have the system inspected by your BMW center.
For additional information: refer to page 143.
Antilock Brake System (ABS) warning lamp for Canadian models.
Engine oil level*
Comes on while driving: the oil level is at the absolute mini-
mum; refill as soon as possible. Do not drive more than approx. 30 miles
(50 km) until you add oil.
For additional information: refer to page 165.
Engine oil level*
Comes on after the engine has been shut off: add oil at the
earliest opportunity (when you stop to refuel).
For additional information: refer to page 165.
Automatic transmission* Because of a malfunction, the automatic transmission shifts
only in the emergency program. Please consult the nearest BMW center.
For additional information: refer to pages 74, 77.
Brake pads* ●
Have the brake pads checked. For additional information: refer
to page 146.
Dynamic Brake Control (DBC)* ●
Fault in the DBC system. Conventional braking efficiency is available without limitations.
For additional information: refer to page 145.
Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) warning lamp for Canadian models.
Tire Pressure Control (RDC)* ● Check the tire inflation pressure. Refer to pages 29, 103.
Level control system* ● The level control system is inactive. Please consult the
nearest BMW center.
For additional information: refer to page 148.
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Automatic Stability Control plus Traction (ASC+T)/Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)* ●
The ASC+T/DSC has been switched off or has been deactivated because of a malfunction. In the event of a malfunction, have the system checked by your BMW center.
For additional information: refer to page 102.
Engine electronics*
There is a fault in the engine's electronic control system. The electronics allow for continued driving
with reduced engine output or rpms. Please have the system inspected by your BMW center.
Service Engine Soon ●
If the indicator lamp comes on either continuously or intermittently, this indicates a fault in the emis-
sions-related electronic systems. Although the vehicle remains operational, you should have the systems checked by your BMW center at the earliest possible opportunity.
For additional information: refer to page 178.
Service Engine Soon warning lamp for Canadian models.
Green: for your information
Turn signal
Flashes when the turn signals are in operation. Rapid flashing
indicates a system malfunction. For additional information: refer to page 78.
Cruise control
Lights up when the cruise control is activated. Available for
operation via the multifunction steering wheel.
For additional information: refer to page 81.
Fog lamps
Lights up whenever you switch on the fog lamps.
For additional information: refer to page 106.
Blue: for your information
High beams
Lights up when the high beams are on or the headlamp flasher
is actuated.
For additional information: refer to pages 78 and 106.
Multifunction steering wheel (MFL)
The controls integrated in the multifunction steering wheel (MFL) are provided so that you can operate a number of accessories quickly and without being distracted from traffic conditions. You may operate:
>Selected functions of the radio as well as the CD and cassette modes,
>the recirculated air mode of the air conditioner or
>the steering wheel heater*,
>the cruise control,
>selected cellular phone functions and
>the voice recognition*
In order to operate a system via the MFL, the corresponding
systems must be switched on.<
The illustration shows the maximum possible number of controls, corresponding to a full range of optional equipment. Refer to the individual accessory manuals for more detailed descriptions.
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1Press briefly:
Receive a phone call, initiate dialing, terminate a call.
Press longer:
Turn voice recognition on and off
2Radio/Cellular phone: select
3Radio/Cellular phone: scan backward or scan station keys or scroll through the phone listings.
Rewind on the CD and cassette modes
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The controls integrated in the sports steering wheel are provided so that you can operate a number of accessories quickly and without being distracted from traffic conditions. You may operate:
>Selected radio functions as well as the CD and cassette modes,
>the cruise control,
>selected cellular phone functions and
>the voice recognition*
In order to operate a system via the sports steering wheel, the cor-
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The illustration shows the maximum possible number of controls, corresponding to a full range of optional equipment. Refer to the individual accessory manuals for more detailed descriptions.
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Receive a phone call, initiate dialing, and terminate a call.
Press longer:
Turn voice recognition on and off
3Radio/Cellular phone: volume
4Radio/Cellular phone: scan backward or scan station keys or scroll through the phone listings.
Rewind on the CD and cassette modes
5Radio/Cellular phone: scan forward or scan station keys or scroll through the phone listings.
Fast forward on the CD and cassette modes
6Horn: the entire surface
7Cruise control: resume stored setting
8Cruise control: store and accelerate (+); decelerate and store (–)
9Cruise control: activate/interrupt/ deactivate
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The button flashes rhythmically when the hazard warning flashers are on.
To help you locate the switch in an emergency, the button is also illuminated whenever the car's headlamps are on.
The hazard warning triangle is quickly available, stored in the onboard tool kit mounted on the inside of the luggage compartment lid/tailgate.
To open the container, loosen the wing screw.
Comply with legal requirements which cover the availability of a
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The first-aid kit is located under the front passenger's seat.
To remove: lift the release lever on the front (arrow) and pull the first-aid kit forward out of its support.
To store: place the back of the kit into the support, then push back until the lever engages.
Some of the articles in the first-aid kit may be used within a limited
time only. For this reason, check the expiration dates of each of the items regularly, and replace any whose expiration dates have passed. You can acquire replacements in any drugstore or pharmacy.
Comply with legal requirements which cover availability of a first-aid kit in your vehicle.<
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Before refueling, shut the engine off. If the engine is running, fuel
cannot be filled into the tank and the Service Engine Soon lamp may come on.<
To open the filler door, press on the front edge.
To unlock the filler door if the central locking system fails, refer to page 198.
When handling fuels, comply with all of the applicable safety precau-
tions and regulations pertaining to fuels.
Never carry spare fuel containers in your vehicle. Whether empty or full, these containers can leak, cause an explosion, or lead to fire in the event of a collision.<
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Open the filler cap carefully to prevent fuel from spraying out.
Fuel spray may cause injury.
Do not top off. Topping off may cause fuel spillage.<
Keep the filler cap in the bracket attached to the fuel filler door.
When refueling, insert the filler nozzle completely into the filler pipe. Pulling the nozzle out of the pipe during refueling
>results in premature pump shutoff
>and will reduce the effect of the vapor recovery system on the pump.
As long as the filler nozzle is used properly, the fuel tank is full whenever the nozzle shuts off the first time.
Tank capacity: refer to page 223.
Close the filler cap carefully after refueling until a "click" is heard.
While closing, be sure not to squeeze the strap which is fastened to the cap. A loose or missing cap will activate the message "CHECK FILLER CAP" in the Check Control* or the Service Engine Soon lamp.<
Fuel specifications
The engine uses lead-free gasoline only.
Required fuel:
>Premium Unleaded Gasoline, min. 91 AKI
AKI = Anti Knock Index
Do not use leaded fuels. The use of leaded fuels will cause perma-
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The inflation pressures are indicated on a sticker attached to the B-pillar behind the driver's door (visible with door open).
Check tire pressures
All pressure specifications are indicated in psi (kilopascal) for tires at ambient temperature (refer also to the next pages).
For vehicles with Tire Pressure Control (RDC)*:
After a correction of the tire inflation pressure, reactivate the system. Refer to page 103.
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Check tire inflation pressures regularly – at least every two weeks
and before beginning a longer trip. Incorrect tire pressure can lead to tire damage and accidents.
Check the inflation pressure of the spare tire also. Inflate the spare tire to the highest inflation of any tire on your vehicle.<
Comply with tire approval specifications
The inflation pressures in the table apply to tires from BMW approved manufacturers. Your BMW center is familiar with these pressures. Higher pressures may be specified for tires from other manufacturers. You will find a list of approved tires beginning on page 156.
Your vehicle is equipped with tires that meet US standards as well as European standards. We recommend the exclusive use of BMW approved tires.
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225/60 R 15 96 W |
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225/55 R 16 95 W |
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235/45 R 17 94 W/Y |
29 (200) |
33 (230) |
33 (230) |
41 (280) |
525i |
205/65 R 15 94 Q M+S |
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225/60 R 15 96 Q M+S |
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225/55 R 16 95 Q M+S |
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235/45 R 17 94 Q M+S |
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Front: 235/45 R 17 94 W/Y |
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Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 W/Y |
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225/55 R 16 95 H M+S |
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33 (230) |
41 (280) |
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225/55 R 16 95 W |
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(US/CDN) |
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235/45 R 17 94 W/Y |
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530i |
225/55 R 16 95 Q M+S |
29 (200) |
33 (230) |
33 (230) |
41 (280) |
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235/45 R 17 94 Q M+S |
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(outside US/CDN) |
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Front: 235/45 R 17 94 W/Y |
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Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 W/Y |
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