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Driving tips Saving fuel
Efficiency display
ECO PRO tip, driving tip
The arrow indicates that the driving
Display in the instrument cluster
style can be adjusted to be more fuel
efficient by backing off the accelerator
for instance.
Note
The efficiency display and ECO PRO tips in the
instrument cluster appear when the ECO PRO
display is activated.
Activating driving style and ECO PRO tips:
1. "Settings"
Display in the instrument cluster with extended
range
2. "Instrument cluster"
3. "ECO PRO Info"
ECO PRO tip, symbols
An additional symbol and text instructions are
displayed.
Symbol
Measure
For efficient driving back off the ac-
celerator or delay accelerating to al-
low time to assess road conditions.
A mark in the efficiency display informs about
Reduce speed to the selected ECO
the current driving style.
PRO speed.
Mark in the area of arrow 1: display of the en-
ergy recovered by coasting or when braking.
Steptronic transmission: shift from
Mark in the area of arrow 2: display when ac-
M/S to D.
celerating.
Your driving style's efficiency is shown by the
Steptronic transmission/manual
bar's color:
transmission: follow shifting instruc-
tions.
▷ Blue display: efficient driving style as long
as the mark moves within the blue range.
Manual transmission: engage neu-
▷ Gray display: adjust driving style, e. g. by
tral for engine stop.
backing off the accelerator pedal.
The display switches to blue as soon as all
conditions for fuel-efficiency-optimized driving
are met.
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Indications on the Control Display
Coasting
EfficientDynamics
The concept
Information on fuel consumption and technol-
The system helps to conserve fuel.
ogy can be displayed while driving.
To do this, under certain conditions the engine
is automatically decoupled from the transmis-
1. "Vehicle info"
sion when selector lever position D is set. The
2. "EfficientDynamics"
vehicle continues traveling with the engine
idling to reduce fuel consumption. Selector
Displaying fuel consumption history
lever position D remains engaged.
The average fuel consumption can be dis-
This driving condition is referred to as coast-
played within an adjustable time frame.
ing.
Vertical bars show consumption for the se-
As soon as you step on the brake or accelera-
lected time frame.
tor pedal, the engine is automatically coupled
Trip interruptions are represented below the
again.
bar on the time axis.
"Consumption history"
Hints
Coasting is a component of the ECO PRO, re-
Adjusting fuel consumption history
fer to page 162, driving mode.
time frame
Coasting is automatically activated when ECO
Select the symbol.
PRO mode is called via the Driving Dynamics
Control.
Resetting fuel consumption history
The function is available in a certain speed
1. Open "Options".
range.
2. "Reset consumption history"
A proactively driving style helps the driver to
use the function as often as possible and sup-
Displaying EfficientDynamics info
ports the fuel-conserving effect of coasting.
The current efficiency can be displayed.
Safety mode
"EfficientDynamics info"
The function is not available under one of the
The following systems are displayed:
following conditions.
▷ Auto Start/Stop function.
▷ DSC OFF or TRACTION activated.
▷ Energy recovery.
▷ Driving in the dynamic limit range and on
▷ Climate control output.
steep uphill or downhill grades.
▷ Coasting.
▷ Battery charge status temporarily too low
or vehicle electrical system drawing exces-
Display ECO PRO tips
sive current.
"ECO PRO Tips"
▷ Cruise control activated.
Settings are stored for the profile currently in
use.
Functional requirements
In ECO PRO mode, this function is available in
a speed range from approximately 30 mph, ap-
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prox. 50 km/h to 100 mph, approx. 160 km/h, if
Indications on the Control Display
the following conditions are met:
The Coasting driving condition is displayed in
▷ Accelerator pedal and brake pedal are not
EfficientDynamics Info while this driving mode
operated.
is active.
▷ The selector lever is in selector lever posi-
The distance traveled in the Coasting driving
tion D.
condition is indicated by a counter.
▷ Engine and transmission are at operating
temperature.
The driving status Coast can be influenced
with the shift paddles.
Display
Display in the instrument cluster
Color code blue, arrow 1, and symbol, arrow 2:
driving condition Coasting.
Displaying EfficientDynamics info
1. "Vehicle info"
2. "EfficientDynamics"
3.
"EfficientDynamics info"
The mark in the efficiency display is backlit in
Deactivating the system manually
blue and is located at the zero point. The tach-
ometer approximately indicates idle speed.
The function can be deactivated in the Config-
ure ECO PRO, refer to page 163, menu, e.g., to
The coasting point indicator is illuminated at
use the braking effect of the engine when trav-
the zero point during coasting.
eling downhill.
Display in the instrument cluster with
Settings are stored for the profile currently in
extended range
use.
The mark in the efficiency dis-
ECO PRO driving style analysis
play below the tachometer is
backlit in blue and is located at
The concept
the zero point. The tachometer
approximately indicates idle
In this situation the system helps develop an
speed.
especially efficient driving style and to con-
serve fuel.
The coasting point indicator is illuminated at
the zero point during coasting.
For this purpose, the driving style is analyzed.
The assessment is done in various categories
and is displayed on the Control Display.
Using this indication, the individual driving
style can be oriented toward conserving fuel.
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The last fifteen minutes of a trip are evaluated.
Tips about the energy saving driving style,
Conserving fuel, refer to page 161.
The range of the vehicle can be extended by
an efficient driving style.
This gain in range is displayed as a bonus
range in the instrument cluster and on the
Control Display.
Functional requirement
The function is only available in ECO PRO
mode.
Calling up ECO PRO driving style
analysis
1. Activate ECO PRO.
2. "EfficientDynamics"
3.
Select the symbol.
Display on the Control Display
The display of the ECO PRO driving style anal-
ysis consists of a symbolized route and a
lookup table.
The road symbolizes the efficiency of the driv-
ing style. The more efficient the driving style,
the smoother the depicted route becomes, ar-
row 1.
The table of values contains stars. The more
efficient the driving style, the more stars are in-
cluded in the table and the faster the bonus
range increases, arrow 2.
If, on the other hand, the driving style is ineffi-
cient, a wavy road and a reduced number of
stars is displayed.
To assist with an efficient driving style, ECO
PRO tips are displayed during driving.
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Mobility Refueling
Refueling
2.
Turn the tank lid counterclockwise.
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
3.
Place the tank lid in the bracket attached to
the fuel filler flap.
Hints
Observe the fuel recommendation, refer to
page 172, prior to refueling.
Refuel promptly
Refuel no later than at a range of
30 miles/50 km or engine operation might fail
and damage might occur.◀
Fuel lid
Closing
1. Fit the lid and turn it clockwise until you
Opening
clearly hear a click.
1. Briefly press the rear edge of the fuel filler
2. Close the fuel filler flap.
flap.
Do not pinch the retaining strap
Do not pinch the retaining strap attached
to the lid; otherwise, the lid cannot be closed
properly and fuel vapors can escape.◀
Manually unlocking fuel filler flap
In the event of an electrical malfunction, e.g.
The release is located in the trunk.
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Pull the green knob with the fuel pump symbol.
This releases the fuel filler flap.
Observe the following when
refueling
The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks
off the first time.
Do not overfill the fuel tank
Do not overfill the fuel tank; otherwise
fuel may eslide, causing harm to the environ-
ment and damaging the vehicle.◀
Handling fuels
Observe safety regulations posted at the
gas station.◀
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Fuel
Ethanol should satisfy the following quality
Vehicle features and options
standards:
This chapter describes all standard, country-
US: ASTM 4806-xx
specific and optional features offered with the
CAN: CGSB-3.511-xx
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
xx: comply with the current standard in each
the selected options or country versions. This
case.
also applies to safety-related functions and
Do not use a fuel with a higher percent-
systems. The respectively applicable country
age of ethanol
provisions must be observed when using the
Do not use a fuel with a higher ethanol per-
respective features and systems.
centage than recommended or one with other
types of alcohol, e.g. M5 to M100; otherwise
this could damage the engine and fuel supply
Fuel recommendation
system.◀
Note
Recommended fuel grade
General fuel quality
BMW recommends AKI 91.
Even fuels that conform to the specifica-
tions can be of low quality. This may cause en-
Minimum fuel grade
gine problems, for instance poor engine start-
BMW recommends AKI 89.
up behavior, poor handling and/or poor
performance. Switch gas stations or use a
Minimum fuel grade
brand name fuel with a higher octane rating.◀
Do not use any gasoline below the mini-
mum fuel grade as this may impair engine per-
Gasoline
formance.◀
For the best fuel efficiency, the gasoline
If you use gasoline with this minimum AKI Rat-
should be sulfur-free or very low in sulfur con-
ing, the engine may produce knocking sounds
tent.
when starting at high outside temperatures.
Fuels that are marked on the gas pump as con-
This has no effect on the engine life.
taining metal must not be used.
Fuel quality
Refuel only with unleaded gasoline with-
The use of poor-quality fuels may result
out metallic additives.
in harmful engine deposits or damage. Addi-
Do not refuel with any leaded gasoline or gaso-
tionally, problems relating to drivability, start-
line with metallic additives, e. g. manganese or
ing and stalling, especially under certain envi-
iron, as this can cause permanent damage to
ronmental conditions such as high ambient
the catalytic converter and other compo-
temperature and high altitude, may occur.
nents.◀
If drivability problems are encountered, we rec-
Fuels with a maximum ethanol content of
ommend switching to a high quality gasoline
10 %, i. e., E10, may be used for refueling.
brand and a higher octane grade — AKI num-
ber — for a few tank fills. To avoid harmful en-
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gine deposits, it is highly recommended to
purchase gasoline from Top Tier retailers.
Failure to comply with these recommendations
may result in the need for unscheduled main-
tenance.◀
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Wheels and tires
Only check the tire inflation pressure when the
Vehicle features and options
tires are cold. This means after driving no more
This chapter describes all standard, country-
than 1.25 miles/2 km or when the vehicle has
specific and optional features offered with the
been parked for at least 2 hours.
series. It also describes features that are not
The displays of inflation devices may under-
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
read by up to 1.45 psi/0.1 bar.
the selected options or country versions. This
For Flat Tire Monitor: after correcting the tire
also applies to safety-related functions and
inflation pressure, reinitialize the Flat Tire
systems. The respectively applicable country
Monitor.
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
For Tire Pressure Monitor: after correcting the
tire inflation pressure, reset the Tire Pressure
Monitor.
Tire inflation pressure
Tire inflation pressure specifications
Safety information
The tire inflation pressure table, refer to
The tire characteristics and tire inflation pres-
page 175, contains all tire inflation pressure
sure influence the following:
specifications for the specified tire sizes at the
ambient temperature. Tire inflation pressure
▷ The service life of the tires.
specifications apply to approved tire sizes and
▷ Road safety.
recommended tire brands. This information
▷ Driving comfort.
can be obtained from your service center.
To identify the correct tire inflation pressure,
Checking the tire inflation pressure
please note the following:
Check the tire inflation pressure regularly
▷ Tire sizes of your vehicle.
Regularly check the tire inflation pres-
▷ Maximum permitted driving speed.
sure, and correct it as needed: at least twice a
month and before a long trip. If you fail to ob-
Tire inflation pressures up to
serve this precaution, you may be driving on
100 mph/160 km/h
tires with incorrect tire pressures, a condition
For speeds of up to 100 mph/160 km/h and for
that may not only compromise your vehicle's
optimum driving comfort, note the pressure
driving stability, but also lead to tire damage
values in the tire inflation pressure table, refer
and the risk of an accident.◀
to page 175, and adjust as necessary.
Tires have a natural, consistent loss of tire in-
flation pressure.
Tires heat up while driving, and the tire infla-
tion pressure increases along with the tire's
temperature. The tire inflation pressure speci-
fications relate to cold tires or tires with the
ambient temperature.
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Tire size
Pressure specifications in
bar/PSI
Front: 225/45
2.2 / 32
-
R 17 91 W RSC
-
2.5 / 36
Rear: 245/40
R 17 91 W RSC
Front: 225/40 R
2.3 / 33
-
18 92 Y XL RSC
-
2.8 / 41
These pressure values can also be found on
Rear: 245/35 R
the tire inflation pressure label on the driver's
18 92 Y XL RSC
door pillar.
Front: 225/40 R
2.3 / 33
-
Maximum permissible speed
18 88 Y Std
-
2.8 / 41
Do not exceed 100 mph/160 km/h; other-
Rear: 245/35 R
wise, tire damage and accidents may result.◀
18 92 Y XL Std
Front: 225/35
2.6 / 38
-
Tire inflation pressure values up to
R 19 88 Y XL
100 mph/160 km/h
-
3.1 / 45
RSC
228i, 228i xDrive
Rear: 245/30
R 19 89 Y XL
Tire size
Pressure specifications in
RSC
bar/PSI
Emergency
Speed up to a max. of
Specifications in
wheel:
50 mph / 80 km/h
bar/PSI with cold
T 125/80 R 17 99
4.2 / 60
tires
M
225/45 R 17 91 H
2.2 / 32
2.5 / 36
M+S RSC
205/50 R 17 89
2.2 / 32
2.6 / 38
V M+S A/S RSC
205/50 R 17 89 H
M+S RSC
225/40 R 18 92 V
2.4 / 35
2.8 / 41
M+S XL A/S RSC
225/40 R 18 92 V
M+S XL RSC
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M235i
relevant table on the following pages. Other-
wise tire damage and accidents could occur.◀
Tire size
Pressure specifications
in bar/PSI
Tire inflation pressure values over
100 mph/160 km/h
Specifications in
bar/PSI with cold
228i, 228i xDrive
tires
Without high-speed tuning feature
Tire size
Pressure specifications in
205/50 R 17 89 H
2.3 / 33
2.8 / 41
bar/PSI
M+S RSC
225/45 R 17 91 H
Specifications in
M+S RSC
bar/PSI with cold
tires
225/40 R 18 92 V
M+S XL RSC
225/40 R 18 92 V
225/45 R 17 91 H
2.3 / 33
2.8 / 41
M+S XL A/S RSC
M+S RSC
Front: 225/40 R
2.3 / 33
-
205/50 R 17 89
2.4 / 35
2.9 /42
18 88 Y Std
-
2.8 / 41
V M+S A/S RSC
Rear: 245/35 R 18
205/50 R 17 89 H
92 Y XL Std
M+S RSC
Front: 225/40 R
2.3 / 33
-
225/40 R 18 92 V
2.6 / 38
3.1 / 45
18 92 Y XL RSC
-
2.8 / 41
M+S XL A/S RSC
Rear: 245/35 R 18
225/40 R 18 92 V
92 Y XL RSC
M+S XL RSC
Front: 225/35
2.6 / 38
-
Front: 225/45
2.2 / 32
-
R 19 88 Y XL RSC
-
3.1 / 45
R 17 91 W RSC
-
2.7 / 39
Rear: 245/30 R 19
Rear: 245/40
89 Y XL RSC
R 17 91 W RSC
Emergency
Speed up to a max. of
Front: 225/40 R
2.3 / 33
-
wheel:
50 mph / 80 km/h
18 92 Y XL RSC
-
2.8 / 41
T 125/80 R 17 99
4.2 / 60
Rear: 245/35 R
M
18 92 Y XL RSC
Front: 225/40 R
2.3 / 33
-
Tire inflation pressures at max.
18 88 Y Std
-
2.8 / 41
speeds above 100 mph/160 km/h
Rear: 245/35 R
Speeds above 100 mph/160 km/h
18 92 Y XL Std
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 exceeding 100 mph/160 km/h from the
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Tire size
Pressure specifications in
Tire size
Pressure specifications in
bar/PSI
bar/PSI
Front: 225/35
2.6 / 38
-
Front: 225/35
2.9 /42
-
R 19 88 Y XL
R 19 88 Y XL
-
3.1 / 45
-
3.4 / 49
RSC
RSC
Rear: 245/30
Rear: 245/30
R 19 89 Y XL
R 19 89 Y XL
RSC
RSC
Emergency
Speed up to a max. of
Emergency
Speed up to a max. of
wheel:
50 mph / 80 km/h
wheel:
50 mph / 80 km/h
T 125/80 R 17 99
4.2 / 60
T 125/80 R 17 99
4.2 / 60
M
M
With high-speed tuning feature
M235i
Tire size
Pressure specifications in
Without high-speed tuning feature
bar/PSI
Tire size
Pressure specifications
in bar/PSI
Specifications in
bar/PSI with cold
Specifications in
tires
bar/PSI with cold
tires
225/45 R 17 91
2.7 / 39
3.2 / 46
H M+S RSC
205/50 R 17 89 H
2.6 / 38
3.0 / 44
M+S RSC
205/50 R 17 89
2.9 /42
3.4 / 49
H M+S RSC
225/45 R 17 91 H
M+S RSC
225/40 R 18 92 V
M+S XL RSC
225/40 R 18 92 V
M+S XL RSC
Front: 225/45
2.7 / 39
-
225/40 R 18 92 V
R 17 91 W RSC
-
3.2 / 46
M+S XL A/S RSC
Rear: 245/40
R 17 91 W RSC
Front: 225/40 R
2.3 / 33
-
18 88 Y Std
-
2.8 / 41
Front: 225/40 R
2.6 / 38
-
Rear: 245/35 R 18
18 92 Y XL RSC
-
3.1 / 45
92 Y XL Std
Rear: 245/35 R
18 92 Y XL RSC
Front: 225/40 R
2.3 / 33
-
18 92 Y XL RSC
-
2.8 / 41
Front: 225/40 R
2.6 / 38
-
Rear: 245/35 R 18
18 88 Y Std
-
3.1 / 45
92 Y XL RSC
Rear: 245/35 R
18 92 Y XL Std
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Tire size
Pressure specifications
Tire size
Pressure specifications in
in bar/PSI
bar/PSI
Front: 225/35
2.6 / 38
-
Front: 225/35
2.9 /42
-
R 19 88 Y XL RSC
R 19 88 Y XL
-
3.1 / 45
-
3.4 / 49
RSC
Rear: 245/30 R 19
89 Y XL RSC
Rear: 245/30
R 19 89 Y XL
Emergency
Speed up to a max. of
RSC
wheel:
50 mph / 80 km/h
Emergency
Speed up to a max. of
T 125/80 R 17 99
4.2 / 60
wheel:
50 mph / 80 km/h
M
T 125/80 R 17 99
4.2 / 60
M
With high-speed tuning feature
Tire size
Pressure specifications in
bar/PSI
Tire identification marks
Specifications in
bar/PSI with cold
Tire size
tires
245/45 R 18 96 Y
245: nominal width in mm
205/50 R 17 89 H
2.9 /42
3.4 / 49
45: aspect ratio in %
M+S RSC
R: radial tire code
225/45 R 17 91 H
18: rim diameter in inches
M+S RSC
96: load rating, not for ZR tires
225/40 R 18 92 V
Y: speed rating, before the R on ZR tires
M+S XL RSC
Front: 225/40 R
2.7 / 39
-
Speed letter
18 88 Y Std
-
3.2 / 46
Q = up to 100 mph, 160 km/h
Rear: 245/35 R
R = up to 106 mph, 170 km/h
18 92 Y XL Std
S = up to 112 mph, 180 km/h
Front: 225/40 R
2.7 / 39
-
T = up to 118 mph, 190 km/h
18 92 Y XL RSC
-
3.2 / 46
H = up to 131 mph, 210 km/h
Rear: 245/35 R
V = up to 150 mph, 240 km/h
18 92 Y XL RSC
W = up to 167 mph, 270 km/h
Y = up to 186 mph, 300 km/h
Tire Identification Number
DOT code: DOT xxxx xxx 0115
xxxx: manufacturer code for the tire brand
xxx: tire size and tire design
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0115: tire age
Traction
Tires with DOT codes meet the guidelines of
The traction grades, from highest to lowest,
the U.S. Department of Transportation.
are AA, A, B, and C.
Those grades represent the tire's ability to
Tire age
stop on wet pavement as measured under
DOT … 0115: the tire was manufactured in the
controlled conditions on specified government
1st week of 2015.
test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction performance.
Recommendation
The traction grade assigned to this tire is
Regardless of wear and tear, replace tires at
based on straight-ahead braking traction tests,
least every 6 years.
and does not include acceleration, cornering,
hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Quality grades can be found where applicable
Temperature
on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder
The temperature grades are A, the highest, B,
and maximum section width.
and C, representing the tire's resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to dissipate
For example: Treadwear 200; Traction AA;
heat when tested under controlled conditions
Temperature A
on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the ma-
DOT Quality Grades
terial of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire
Treadwear
life, and excessive temperature can lead to
Traction AA A B C
sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds
Temperature A B C
to a level of performance which all passenger
car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
All passenger car tires must conform to Fed-
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades Band
eral Safety Requirements in addition to these
A represent higher levels of performance on
grades.
the laboratory test wheel than the minimum re-
quired by law.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating
Temperature grade for this tire
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
The temperature grade for this tire is es-
under controlled conditions on a specified gov-
tablished for a tire that is properly inflated and
ernment test course. For example, a tire
not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinfla-
graded 150 would wear one and one-half, 1 g,
tion, or excessive loading, either separately or
times as well on the government course as a
in combination, can cause heat buildup and
tire graded 100. The relative performance of
possible tire failure.
tires depends upon the actual conditions of
If necessary, have the vehicle towed.◀
their use, however, and may depart signifi-
cantly from the norm due to variations in driv-
RSC - Run-flat tires
ing habits, service practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate.
Run-flat tires, refer to page 182, are labeled
with a circular symbol containing the letters
RSC marked on the sidewall.
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M+S
Hints
Winter and all-season tires with better cold
Driving over rough or damaged road surfaces,
weather performance than summer tires.
as well as debris, curbs and other obstacles
can cause serious damage to wheels, tires and
suspension parts. This is more likely to occur
Tire tread
with low-profile tires, which provide less cush-
ioning between the wheel and the road. Be
Summer tires
careful to avoid road hazards and reduce your
speed, especially if your vehicle is equipped
Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than
with low-profile tires.
0.12 in/3 mm.
Indications of tire damage or other vehicle de-
There is an increased danger of hydroplaning if
fects:
the tire tread depth is less than 0.12 in/3 mm.
▷ Unusual vibrations while driving.
Winter tires
▷ Unusual handling such as a strong ten-
Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than
dency to pull to the left or right.
0.16 in/4 mm.
Damage can, e. g., be caused by driving over
Below a tread depth of 0.16 in/4 mm, tires are
curbs, road damage, or similar things.
less suitable for winter operation.
In case of tire damage
If there are indications of tire damage, re-
Minimum tread depth
duce your speed immediately and have the
rims and tires checked right away; otherwise,
there is the increased risk of an accident.
Drive carefully to the nearest service center. If
necessary, have the vehicle towed or trans-
ported there. Otherwise, tire damage can be-
come life threatening for vehicle occupants
and also other traffic.◀
Repair of tire damage
Wear indicators are distributed around the
For safety reasons, the manufacturer of
tire's circumference and have the legally re-
your vehicle recommends that you do not have
quired minimum height of 0.063 in/1.6 mm.
damaged tires repaired; they should be re-
placed. Otherwise, damage can occur as a re-
They are marked on the side of the tire with
sult.◀
TWI, Tread Wear Indicator.
Changing wheels and tires
Tire damage
Mounting
General information
Inspect your tires often for damage, foreign
Information on mounting tires
objects lodged in the tread, and tread wear.
Have mounting and balancing performed
only by a service center.
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If work is not carried out properly, there is a
With proper use, these tires meet the highest
danger of subsequent damage and related
standards for safety and handling.
safety hazards.◀
New tires
Wheel and tire combination
Tire traction is not optimal due to manufactur-
You can ask the service center about the right
ing circumstances when tires are brand-new;
wheel/tire combination and wheel rim versions
they achieve their full traction potential after a
for the vehicle.
break-in time.
Incorrect wheel and tire combinations impair
Drive conservatively for the first
the function of a variety of systems such as
200 miles/300 km.
ABS or DSC.
To maintain good handling and vehicle re-
Retreaded tires
sponse, use only tires with a single tread con-
The manufacturer of your vehicle does not rec-
figuration from a single manufacturer.
ommend the use of retreaded tires.
Following tire damage, have the original wheel
Retreaded tires
and tire combination remounted on the vehicle
Possibly substantial variations in the de-
as soon as possible.
sign and age of the tire casing structures can
Approved wheels and tires
limit service life and have a negative impact on
You should only use wheels and tires
road safety.◀
that have been approved by the vehicle manu-
facturer for your vehicle type; otherwise, e.g.,
Winter tires
despite having the same official size ratings,
Winter tires are recommended for operating on
variations can lead to chassis contact and with
winter roads.
it, the risk of severe accidents
Although so-called all-season M+S tires pro-
The manufacturer of your vehicle cannot eval-
vide better winter traction than summer tires,
uate non-approved wheels and tires to deter-
they do not provide the same level of perform-
mine if they are suited for use, and therefore
ance as winter tires.
cannot guarantee the operating safety of the
vehicle.◀
Maximum speed of winter tires
If the maximum speed of the vehicle is higher
Recommended tire brands
than the permissible speed for the winter tires,
then a respective symbol is displayed in your
field of vision. You can obtain this sign from the
tire specialist or from your service center.
Maximum speed for winter tires
Do not exceed the maximum speed for
the respective winter tires; otherwise, tire dam-
age and accidents can occur.◀
Run-flat tires
For each tire size, the manufacturer of your ve-
hicle recommends certain tire brands. These
If you are already using run-flat tires, for your
can be identified by a star on the tire sidewall.
own safety you should replace them only with
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the same kind. No spare tire is available in the
Follow the instructions for continued driving
case of a flat tire. Your service center will be
with a flat tire.
glad to advise you.
Changing run-flat tires
Rotating wheels between axles
For your own safety, only use run-flat tires. No
Different wear patterns can occur on the front
spare tire is available in the case of a flat tire.
and rear axles depending on individual driving
Your service center will be glad to advise you.
conditions. The tires can be rotated between
the axles to achieve even wear. Your service
center will be glad to advise you. After rotating,
Mobility System
check the tire pressure and correct if needed.
Rotating the tires is not permissible on vehi-
The concept
cles with different tire sizes or rim sizes on the
With the Mobility System, minor tire damage
front and rear axles.
can be sealed quickly to enable continued
travel. To accomplish this, sealant is pumped
Storage
into the tires, which seals the damage from the
Store wheels and tires in a cool, dry place with
inside.
as little exposure to light as possible.
The compressor can be used to check the tire
Always protect tires against all contact with oil,
inflation pressure.
grease and fuels.
Hints
Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pres-
sure indicated on the side wall of the tire.
▷
Follow the instructions on using the Mobi-
lity System found on the compressor and
sealant container.
Run-flat tires
▷
Use of the Mobility System may be ineffec-
tive if the tire puncture measures approx.
Label
1/8 in/4 mm or more.
▷
Contact the nearest service center if the
tire cannot be made drivable.
▷
If possible, do not remove foreign bodies
that have penetrated the tire.
▷
Pull the speed limit sticker off the sealant
container and apply it to the steering
wheel.
▷
The use of a sealant can damage the TPM
wheel electronics. In this case, have the
RSC label on the tire sidewall.
electronics checked at the next opportu-
The wheels consist of tires that are self-sup-
nity and have them replaced if needed.
porting, to a limited degree, and possibly spe-
Enclosed areas
cial rims.
Do not let the engine run in enclosed
The support of the sidewall allows the tire to
areas, since breathing in exhaust fumes may
remain drivable to a restricted degree in the
lead to loss of consciousness and death. The
event of a tire inflation pressure loss.
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exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an
Filling the tire with sealant
odorless and colorless but highly toxic gas.◀
1. Shake the sealing container.
Storage
The Mobility System is located under the
cargo floor panel.
Sealing container
2. Take the connection hose completely out
of the compressor housing. Do not kink the
hose.
▷ Sealing container, arrow 1.
▷ Filling hose, arrow 2.
Observe use-by date on the sealant container.
Compressor
3. Attach the connection hose to the connec-
tor of the sealing container, ensuring that it
engages audibly.
1
On/off reel
2
Holder for bottle
3
Reduce inflation pressure
4
Inflation pressure dial
5
Compressor
6
Connector/cable for socket
7
Connection hose — stowed in the bottom
of the compressor
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4. Slide the sealing container upright into the
7. With the ignition turned on or the engine
holder on the compressor housing, ensur-
running, reel on the compressor.
ing that it engages audibly.
Switch off the compressor after 10 mi-
5.
Screw the connection hose onto the tire
nutes
valve of the defective wheel.
Do not allow the compressor to run longer than
10 minutes; otherwise, the device will overheat
and may be damaged.◀
Let the compressor run for approx. 3 to 8 mi-
nutes to fill the tire with sealant and achieve a
tire inflation pressure of approx. 2.5 bar.
While the tire is being filled with sealant, the
tire inflation pressure may sporadically reach
approx. 5 bar. Do not reel off the compressor at
this point.
6.
With the compressor switched off, insert
If a tire inflation pressure of 2 bar is not
the plug into a power socket inside the ve-
reached:
hicle.
1. Switch off the compressor.
2. Unscrew the filling hose from the wheel.
3. Drive 33 ft/10 m forward and back to dis-
tribute the sealant in the tire.
4. Inflate the tire again using the compressor.
If a tire inflation pressure of 2 bar cannot be
reached, contact your service center.
Stowing the Mobility System
1. Remove the connection hose of the seal-
ant container from the wheel.
2. Remove the connection hose from the
sealant container.
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3. Wrap the empty sealant container and con-
4. Insert the connector into a power socket
nection hose in suitable material to avoid
inside the vehicle.
dirtying the cargo area.
4. Stow the Mobility System back in the vehi-
cle.
Distributing the sealant
Immediately drive approx. 5 miles/10 km to en-
sure that the sealant is evenly distributed in the
tire.
Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
If possible, do not drive at speeds less than
5. Correct the tire inflation pressure to
12 mph/20 km/h.
2.5 bar.
▷ Increase pressure: with the ignition
To correct the tire inflation pressure
turned on or the engine running, reel
1.
Stop at a suitable location.
on the compressor.
2.
Screw the connection hose onto the tire
▷ To reduce the pressure: press the but-
valve stem.
ton on the compressor.
Continuing the trip
Do not exceed the maximum permissible
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
Reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor.
Reinitialize the Tire Pressure Monitor.
Replace the defective tire and the sealant con-
tainer of the Mobility System as soon as possi-
ble.
3.
Attach the connection hose directly to the
compressor.
Snow chains
Fine-link snow chains
Only certain types of fine-link snow chains
have been tested by the manufacturer of the
vehicle, classified as road-safe and approved.
Information about the approved snow chains
are available from the service center.
Use
Use only in pairs on the rear wheels, equipped
with the tires of the following size:
▷
205/55 R 16.
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▷
205/50 R 17.
▷
225/45 R 17.
Follow the snow chain manufacturer's instruc-
tions.
Make sure that the snow chains are always
sufficiently tight. Retighten as needed accord-
ing to the chain manufacturer's instructions.
Do not initialize the Flat Tire Monitor after
mounting snow chains, as doing so may result
in incorrect readings.
Do not initialize the Tire Pressure Monitor after
mounting snow chains, as doing so may result
in incorrect readings.
When driving with snow chains, briefly activate
Dynamic Traction Control if needed.
Maximum speed with snow chains
Do not exceed a speed of 30 mph/50 km/h
when using snow chains.
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