BMW 325xi Sports Wagon (2006 year). Instruction — part 10

Telephoning

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Five lists are available:

>

"A - Z"
The entries in your mobile phone's phone
book, consisting of names and phone num-
bers, are sorted alphabetically.

>

"Top 8"
The eight numbers dialed most frequently
from the "A - Z" phone book are automati-
cally stored in the Top 8 list. The list is
sorted by frequency.

>

"Redial"
The last eight phone numbers you have
dialed are automatically stored. The last
number dialed is at the top of the list.

>

"Missed calls"
The phone numbers of the last eight
rejected calls are stored. This requires the
telephone number of the caller to have been
transmitted.

>

"Received calls"
The phone numbers of the last eight
accepted calls are stored. This requires the
telephone number of the caller to have been
transmitted.

Selecting phone numbers from phone

book

The "A - Z" list is available for your phone book
entries. The phone book entries appear on the
Control Display.

1.

Select "Phone" and press the controller.

2.

Select "A - Z" and press the controller.

3.

To limit the number of displayed entries,
select the initial letter of the desired entry
and press the controller.

4.

Select the desired entry and press the con-
troller.

5.

Select "Call" and press the controller.
The system dials the number.

If different phone numbers are stored in the
mobile phone under one name, e.g. office and
home, the name is shown once for each phone
number.
You can change a phone number stored in the
phone book, e.g. to call a specific extension:

1.

Select "Phone" and press the controller.

2.

Select "A - Z" and press the controller.

3.

Select the desired entry and press the con-
troller.

4.

Select "Add digits" and press the controller.

5.

Change the phone number.

6.

Select "Dial number" and press the control-
ler.

Dialing stored phone numbers from a
list

To select an entry and establish a connection:

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1.

Select "Phone" and press the controller.

2.

Select a list and press the controller:

>

"Top 8"

>

"Redial"

>

"Missed calls"

>

"Received calls"

3.

Select the desired entry and press the con-
troller.

4.

Select "Call" and press the controller.
The system dials the number.

Deleting an individual entry

1.

Select the desired entry from the list and
press the controller.

2.

Select "Delete" and press the controller.
The entry is deleted.

Deleting the entire list

1.

Select an entry from the list and press the
controller.

2.

Select "Delete all numbers" and press the
controller.

3.

If applicable, select "Yes" and press the
controller.
The list is deleted.

Touch tone dialing

Touch-tone code is required for access to net-
work services or for controlling devices, e.g. for
remote querying on an answering machine.
This function is available whenever there is a
connection.

1.

Establish connection.

2.

Press the controller.

3.

Select "Keypad" and press the controller.

4.

Select the desired touch-tone button

and

press the controller.
Each selection is transmitted immediately

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and is confirmed by a tone, depending on
the type of mobile phone you are using.

Switching between mobile

phone and hands-free system

From mobile phone to hands-free

system

You can continue ongoing calls outside of the
vehicle's Bluetooth range via the hands-free
system as long as the engine is running or the
ignition is switched on. Depending on your
mobile phone, the system automatically
switches to hands-free mode.
With mobile phones that do not automatically
switch to hands-free mode:

>

Depending on the type of mobile phone you
are using, you can continue the conversa-
tion via the hands-free system, if necessary.
Refer to the display on your mobile phone
and/or your mobile phone's operating
instructions.

>

Press the

button above the storage

compartment. The changeover can take
several seconds.

From hands-free system to mobile
phone

If you are making a call via the hands-free sys-
tem, you can also continue the call via the
mobile phone, if necessary, depending on your
mobile phone model. Refer to the display on
your mobile phone and/or your mobile phone's
operating instructions.

Operation by voice

commands*

The concept

You can operate your mobile phone without
having to take a hand off the steering wheel.
During your entries, you will be guided in many
cases by announcements and questions.
The same prerequisites apply as for operation
via iDrive, refer to page

166

.

Symbols in the Owner's Manual

Saying commands

Activating the system

1.

Briefly press the

button on the steering

wheel.
A sound signal indicates that you can say
commands.

2.

Say the command.
The text or numbers that the voice com-
mand system has registered will appear on
the Control Display.

Ending/canceling operation by voice
commands

Briefly press the

button on the steering

wheel or

In dialogs where text is spoken, e.g. a name
rather than a command, canceling is only possi-
ble using the button on the steering wheel.

Having the possible commands read
aloud

The system recognizes specific commands
that must be pronounced exactly word for word.
You can have the possible commands for any
function read aloud to you:

{...}Say the specified commands word for
word.
{{...}} Indicates responses of the system.

{Cancel}.

{Help}

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Using alternative commands

Often there is more than a single command to
run a function, e.g.:

Digits from zero to nine are recognized.
You can say each digit individually or group
them into a sequence to accelerate the input.

Example: dialing phone numbers

Start the dialog:
Press the

button on the steering wheel.

Adjusting volume

You can adjust the volume for the instructions
from the system:

Turn the button during an instruction to select
the desired volume.
This volume for the instructions is maintained,
even if the other audio sources are set to mini-
mum volume.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.

Calling

Dialing phone numbers

Correcting phone numbers

After the last spoken sequence of digits has
been repeated by the system, you can delete
this sequence of digits.

The command

{Correct number} can be

repeated as often as you like.

Deleting entry

{Delete} is used to delete all the digits entered
so far.

Voice phone book

The phone book entries can be called up auto-
matically from your mobile phone's memory.

{Dial name} or {Name}.

Command

Response

{Dial number}

{{Please say the number}}

e.g.

{123 456 7890}

{{123 456 7890. Continue?}}

{Dial}

{{Dialing number}}

1.

{Dial number}.
The dialog for establishing a telephone
connection is opened.

2.

Say the phone number.
For telephone calls abroad, say

{Plus}

and then the country code.

3.

{Dial}.
The connection to the desired sub-
scriber is established.

{Correct number}.
The digits are deleted.

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Selecting an entry

The connection to the phone number of the
selected entry is established.

Redialing

The

{Redial} command calls up "Redial".

Notes

The commands in English were available
as of this printing. Other languages are

currently in preparation. To operate the mobile
phone via the voice command system, refer to
page

22

.

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Important for voice commands

For voice commands, bear in mind the follow-
ing:

>

Pronounce the commands smoothly and at
normal volume, avoiding excessive empha-
ses and pauses.

>

Keep the doors, windows and glass sunroof
closed to prevent interference from outside
noise.

>

Avoid ambient noise in the vehicle while
speaking.

Inserting/removing snap-in

adapter

1.

Press area

1 around the button and take off

the cover.

2.

Insert the snap-in adapter in the front and
press it downward until it engages.

To remove the snap-in adapter:
Press area

1 around the button.

Inserting mobile phone

1.

If applicable, remove the protective cap
from the mobile phone's antenna connector
so that the mobile phone can engage in the
snap-in adapter.

2.

With its buttons facing upward, slide the
mobile phone up towards the electrical con-

1.

{Dial name}.
The dialog for selecting an entry is
opened.

2.

Say the name when prompted.

3.

Confirm the prompt with

{Yes}.

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tact points and press it downward until it
engages.

The mobile phone's battery is charged as soon
as the vehicle is in radio readiness or the steer-
ing is unlocked.

To conserve battery power, you should
avoid using the mobile phone when the

ignition is switched off.

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Remove the mobile phone

Press the button.

TeleService, BMW Assist

174

TeleService , BMW Assist

TeleService

TeleService supports you when communicat-
ing with a BMW Center. The built-in car phone
can be used to transmit data on the service sta-
tus of your vehicle or legally mandated inspec-
tions directly to your BMW Center. This is the
same data that is also stored for CBS Condition
Based Service in the remote control. Your BMW
Center can then contact you, and you can make
an appointment that suits you while you are still
on the road. Your advantage here is that your
BMW Center can prepare in advance for the
required maintenance work. The TeleService
functions are country-specific: depending on
the country in which you are driving, data on
your vehicle's service status or legally man-
dated inspections are transmitted to your BMW
Center either automatically before a service due
date or when you place a call to the BMW Cen-
ter. Your BMW Center will be glad to provide
more detailed information.

BMW Assist

BMW Assist provides you with other services in
addition to TeleService. For example, the posi-
tion data of your vehicle can be transferred to
the BMW Assist response center if an emer-
gency call

*

has been initiated.

Many functions of BMW Assist depend on the
individually agreed contract. Data transmission,
e.g. of the CBS Condition Based Service, differs
from country to country.
A subscriber contract for BMW Assist must be
signed and enabling must be completed before
you can use BMW Assist.
If your subscription contract with BMW Assist
expires, the car phone can be deactivated by a
BMW Center without having to schedule an
appointment at a workshop. Once the car
phone has been deactivated, emergency calls
are not possible. The car phone can be reacti-

vated by a BMW Center after signing a new
contract.
You can also utilize BMW Assist services via the
Internet. The range of services offered is
expanded continually.

Requirements

You can use TeleService or BMW Assist when
the following requirements are met:

>

The installed car phone is logged on to a
mobile telephone network. This network
must be capable of transmitting the ser-
vices.

>

To transmit position data, the vehicle must
be able to determine the current position.
This can be displayed on the Control Dis-
play.

>

A GPS signal must be available in order for
TeleService or BMW Assist to be enabled
and updated.

>

For BMW Assist: you must have applied for
BMW Assist at your BMW Center or BMW
customer service.

Enabling TeleService or BMW Assist

For you to be able to use the services of
TeleService or BMW Assist, these must be
enabled.

Requirements

>

Make sure that the vehicle can determine its
current location. Reception is best when
you have an unobstructed view to the sky.

>

Leave radio readiness switched on while
connecting to the system.

Enabling

iDrive concept, refer to page

16

.

*

*

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1.

Press the

button.

This opens the start menu.

2.

Press the controller to open the menu.

3.

Select "Communication settings" and
press the controller.

4.

Select "BMW Service settings" and press
the controller.

5.

Select "Service Status" and press the con-
troller.

6.

Select "Enable services" and press the con-
troller.
TeleService and, if applicable, BMW Assist
are enabled; data exchange with the service
center starts.

Enabling takes a few minutes. The status is dis-
played on the Control Display. If you open
another menu, the enabling process continues
to run in the background.

Services offered

The following special features apply for the ser-
vices of TeleService and BMW Assist:

>

The services offered are country-specific.

>

Voice contact is established or data are
transferred, depending on the equipment
and the country. In some countries, it is
possible to do both.

>

The data transferred can be the vehicle
data, your current position or the data of the
CBS Condition Based Service.

Automatic service notification*

The data on the service status of your vehicle or
on legally mandated inspections is transmitted
automatically directly to your BMW Center prior
to the due date. You can check when the BMW
Center was notified.
iDrive concept, refer to page

16

.

1.

Open the start menu.

2.

Press the controller to open the menu.

3.

Select "Service" and press the controller.

4.

Select "Service requirements" and press
the controller.

5.

Select "Service notification" and press the
controller.

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Roadside Assistance

You can call the Roadside Assistance

*

of the

BMW Group should you require help in the
event of a breakdown.
iDrive concept, refer to page

16

.

1.

Press the

button.

This opens the start menu.

2.

Move the controller forwards to select
"Communication".

3.

Select "BMW Assist" and press the control-
ler.

4.

Select "BMW Service" and press the con-
troller.

5.

Select "Roadside Assistance" and press
the controller.

If the current position can be determined,
the current vehicle location is displayed.

6.

Select "Start service" and press the con-
troller.

Contact with Roadside Assistance will be
established.

Setting up contact with your BMW
Center or BMW Customer Relations

You can contact your BMW Center, e.g. to
arrange a service appointment.

For information related to your vehicle, call the
BMW Customer Relations.
A prerequisite for this is that your mobile phone
is paired with the vehicle.
iDrive concept, refer to page

16

.

1.

Press the

button.

This opens the start menu.

2.

Press the controller to open the menu.

3.

Select "Service" and press the controller.

4.

Select "BMW Service" and press the con-
troller.

5.

Select the desired BMW Center:

>

"Service Request"

>

"Customer Relations"

6.

Press the controller.

7.

Select "Start service" and press the con-
troller.

Contact with the desired BMW Center will be
established.

Adapting TeleService or

BMW Assist

Displaying and updating services

If the services offered by TeleService or BMW
Assist change, you will be notified. In this case
you should update the service functions.

1.

Open the start menu.

2.

Press the controller to open the menu.

3.

Select "Communication settings" and
press the controller.

4.

Select "BMW Service settings" and press
the controller.

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5.

Select "Service Status" and press the con-
troller.
The current services available from
TeleService or BMW Assist are displayed.

6.

If applicable, select "Options"and press the
controller.

7.

Select "Update services" and press the
controller.

Terminating services

When you terminate services, the connection to
BMW Assist is deactivated.

1.

Open the start menu.

2.

Press the controller to open the menu.

3.

Select "Communication settings" and
press the controller.

4.

Select "BMW Service settings" and press
the controller.

5.

Select "Service Status" and press the con-
troller.

6.

Select "Options" and press the controller.

7.

Select "Terminate services" and press the
controller.

TeleService or BMW Assist is blocked from
use, and your vehicle's current position will not
be transmitted during an emergency call

*

. To

cancel the service block, the system must be
reactivated, refer to page

174

. Your contractual

agreement is not affected by this.
The automatic service notification can be dis-
abled separately. Please contact your BMW
Center for this purpose.
Enable TeleService and, if applicable, BMW
Assist once again to log on again.

Displaying vehicle data

When TeleService or BMW Assist is activated,
the license plate and the vehicle identification
number of your vehicle can be displayed.

1.

Open the start menu.

2.

Press the controller to open the menu.

3.

Select "Communication settings" and
press the controller.

4.

Select "BMW Service settings" and press
the controller.

5.

Select "Profile" and press the controller.

To adjust the license plate, please contact your
BMW Center.

BMW Contact*

You can establish a voice connection to the fol-
lowing services without enabling BMW Assist
as long as your mobile phone is paired with the
vehicle:

>

Roadside Assistance

*

of the BMW Group if

you need help in the event of a breakdown

>

BMW Service if you wish to schedule a ser-
vice appointment, for example

>

BMW Customer Relations

*

for information

related to your vehicle

iDrive concept, refer to page

16

.

1.

Press the

button.

This opens the start menu.

2.

Move the controller forwards to select
"Communication".

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3.

Select "BMW Contact" and press the con-
troller.

4.

Select "BMW Contact Numbers" and press
the controller.

5.

Select one of the following menu items and
press the controller:

>

"Roadside Assistance"

>

"Customer Relations"

>

"Service Request"

6.

Select "Call" and press the controller.

Contact will be established.

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fueling

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Refueling

Always switch off the engine before refu-
eling, otherwise, fuel cannot be added to

the tank and a message will be displayed.

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Take all precautionary measures and
observe all applicable regulations when

handling fuel. Do not carry any spare fuel con-
tainers in your vehicle. They can develop a leak
and cause an explosion or cause a fire in the
event of an accident.

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Gas cap

Opening

1.

Open fuel filler door. To do so, lightly press
the rear edge.

2.

Turn the gas cap counterclockwise.

3.

Place the gas cap in the bracket attached to
the fuel filler door.

Closing

Fit the cap and turn it clockwise until you clearly
hear a click.

Do not jam the strap attached to the gas
cap between the gas cap and the vehicle.

A message will be displayed if the gas cap is
loose or missing.

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Manually releasing the fuel filler door

In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can
release the fuel filler door manually:

1.

Fold up the cargo area floor panel.

2.

Remove the cover from the right-hand side
panel of the cargo area. To do so, turn the
screws, arrows

1, 90° and take out the

cover, arrow

2.

3.

Pull the knob with the fuel pump symbol.
The fuel filler door is released.

Observe the following when refueling

When handling fuels always observe any
safety guidelines posted at the service

station.

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When refueling, insert the filler nozzle com-
pletely into the filler pipe. Lifting the filler nozzle
during refueling leads to

>

premature pump shutoff

>

a reduced efficiency of the fuel-vapor
recovery system.

The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks
off the first time.

Fuel tank capacity

Approx. 16.1 US gallons/61 liters, including the
reserve capacity of 2.1 US gallons/8 liters.

Refuel as soon as possible once your
cruising range falls below 30 miles/

50 km, otherwise engine functions are not
ensured and damage can occur.

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Fuel specifications

Do not fill the tank with leaded fuel, as this
would cause permanent damage to the

catalytic converter.

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Required fuel

Premium Unleaded Gasoline

The minimum octane rating is 91.
If you use gasoline with this minimum octane
rating, the engine may produce knocking
sounds when starting at high outside tempera-
tures. This has no affect on the engine life.
Minimum octane rating corresponds to the Anti
Knock Index AKI and is determined according
to the so-called (R+M)/2 method.

Do not fill the tank with leaded fuel, as this
would cause permanent damage to the

catalytic converter.

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Use high-quality brands

Field experience has indicated significant dif-
ferences in fuel quality: volatility, composition,
additives, etc., among gasolines offered for sale
in the United States and Canada. Fuels contain-
ing up to and including 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.

The use of poor-quality fuels may result in
drivability, starting and stalling problems

especially under certain environmental condi-
tions such as high ambient temperature and
high altitude.
Should you encounter drivability problems
which 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 also result in unscheduled maintenance.

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Wh

eels

and

tire

s

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Wheels and tires

Tire inflation pressures

Information for your safety

It is not merely the tires' service life, but also
driving comfort and, to a great extent, driving
safety that depend on the condition of the tires
and the maintenance of the specified tire pres-
sure.

Check the tire inflation pressure regularly
and correct it, if necessary: at least twice a

month and before starting long trips. If you fail
to observe this precaution you may be driving
on tires with incorrect tire pressures, a condi-
tion that can not only compromise your vehi-
cle's driving stability, but also lead to tire dam-
age and the risk of an accident. Do not drive
with deflated, i.e. flat tires, except when using
Run-Flat Tires. A flat tire will seriously impair
your vehicle's handling and braking response.
Attempts to drive on a flat tire can lead to loss of
control over the vehicle.

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Checking pressure

Only check tire inflation pressure when the
tires are cold. This means after a maximum of
1.25 miles/2 km driving or when the vehicle has
been parked for at least 2 hours. When tires are
warm, the tire inflation pressure is higher.

After correcting tire inflation pressures,
always reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor,

refer to page

86

.

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Inflation pressure specifications

The tables below provide all the correct inflation
pressures for the specified tire sizes at ambient
temperature.

The inflation pressures apply to the tire
sizes approved and tire brands recom-

mended by BMW; a list of these is available
from your BMW Center.

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For correct identification of the right tire infla-
tion pressures, observe the following:

>

Tire sizes for your vehicle

>

Load conditions

>

Maximum allowable driving speed

Tire inflation pressures for driving up to
100 mph or 160 km/h

For normal driving up to 100 mph or 160 km/h
and to achieve optimum driving comfort, adjust
pressures to the respective tire inflation pres-
sures listed on the following pages in the col-
umns for traveling speeds up to a maximum of
100 mph or 160 km/h.
These tire inflation pressures can also be found
on the driver's-side door post when the driver's
door is open.

The maximum permissible speed for
these tire pressures is 100 mph or

160 km/h. Do not exceed this speed, otherwise
tire damage and accidents could occur.

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Tire inflation pressures for driving
above 100 mph or 160 km/h

In order to drive at maximum speeds in
excess of 100 mph or 160 km/h, adjust

pressures to the respective tire inflation pres-
sures listed on the following pages in the col-
umns for traveling speeds including those
exceeding 100 mph or 160 km/h. Otherwise tire
damage and accidents could occur.

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Observe all national and local maximum speed
limits, otherwise violations of the laws could
occur.

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Tire inflation pressures for the 325xi

Tire size

Pressure specifications in psi/kPa

Traveling speeds

up to a max. of

100 mph / 160 km/h

Traveling speeds

including those exceeding

100 mph / 160 km/h

All pressure specifications in
the table are indicated in
psi/kilopascal with cold tires.
Cold = ambient temperature

without Sports package:

205/55 R 16 91 H M+S
225/45 R 17 91 H M+S
225/50 R 16 92 H M+S
225/45 R 17 94 V M+S XL

32/220

39/270

32/220

38/260

36/250

44/300

Front: 225/45 R 17 91 V

32/220

-

32/220

-

36/250

-

Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 V

-

35/240

-

32/220

-

39/270

Front: 225/35 R 19 88 Y XL

39/270

-

35/240

-

39/270

Rear: 255/30 R 19 91 Y XL

-

44/300

-

38/260

-

44/300

with Sports package:

205/55 R 16 91 H M+S
225/45 R 17 91 H M+S
225/50 R 16 92 H M+S

32/220

39/270

32/220

38/260

36/250

44/300

225/45 R 17 94 V M+S XL

32/220

39/270

35/240

42/290

42/290

49/340

Front: 225/45 R 17 91 V

32/220

-

33/230

-

38/260

-

Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 V

-

35/240

-

36/250

-

44/300

Front: 225/35 R 19 88 Y XL

39/270

-

38/260

-

42/290

Rear: 255/30 R 19 91 Y XL

-

44/300

-

41/280

-

46/320

More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page

212

.

Wh

eels

and

tire

s

186

Tire identification marks

Knowledge of the labeling on the side of the tire
makes it easier to identify and choose the right
tires.

Tire size

Speed code letter

Q = up to 100 mph or 160 km/h
T = up to 118 mph or 190 km/h
H = up to 131 mph or 210 km/h
V = up to 150 mph or 240 km/h
W = up to 167 mph or 270 km/h
Y = up to 186 mph or 300 km/h

Tire Identification Number

Tires with DOT codes meet the guidelines of
the US Department of Transport.
DOT code:

Tire age

The manufacturing date of tires is contained in
the tire coding: DOT … 0705 means that the
tire was manufactured in week 7 of 2005.
BMW recommends that you replace all tires
after 6 years at most, even if some tires may last
for 10 years.

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

Quality grades can be found where applicable
on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and
maximum section width. For example:
Tread wear 200 Traction AA
Temperature A

DOT Quality Grades

Tread wear
Traction AA A B C
Temperature A B C

All passenger car tires must conform to
Federal Safety Requirements in addition

to these grades.

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Tread wear

The tread wear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified gov-
ernment test course. For example, a tire graded
150 would wear one and one-half (1

γ) times as

well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use, how-
ever, and may depart significantly from the
norm due to variations in driving habits, service
practices and differences in road characteris-
tics and climate.

Traction

The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
AA, A, B, and C.
Those grades represent the tire's ability to stop
on wet pavement as measured under controlled
conditions on specified government test sur-
faces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C
may have poor traction performance.

The traction grade assigned to this tire is
based on straight-ahead braking traction

tests, and does not include acceleration, cor-
nering, hydroplaning, or peak traction charac-
teristics.

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e.g.
Nominal width in mm
Aspect ratio in

Ξ

Radial belt construction
Rim diameter in inches
Load rating,
not on ZR tires
Speed code letter, in
front of the R on ZR tires

225/45 R

1

7 91 V

e.g.
Manufacturer's code
for tire make
Tire size and
tire design
Tire age

DOT xxxx xxx 0705

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