tire pressure BMW 3 SERIES SEDAN 2014 F30 User Guide

These pressure values can also be found on
the tire inflation pressure label on the driver's
door pillar.
Maximum permissible speed
Do not exceed 100 mph/160 km/h; other‐
wise, tire damage and accidents may result.◀
Tire inflation pressure values up to
100 mph/160 km/h
320i, 320i xDrive
Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSISpecifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires225/50 R 17 94 V
M+S A/S RSC
225/50 R 17 94 H
M+S RSC2.2 / 322.2 / 32225/45 R 18 91 V
M+S A/S RSC
225/45 R 18 91 Y
RSC
225/45 R 18 95 V
M+S XL RSC2.2 / 322.4 / 35Front: 225/50 R 17
94 W RSC
Rear: 255/45 R 17
98 W RSC2.2 / 32
--
2.4 / 35Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSIFront: 225/45 R 18
91 Y RSC
Rear: 255/40 R 18
95 Y RSC2.2 / 32
--
2.2 / 32Front: 225/40 R 19
89 Y RSC
Rear: 255/35 R 19
92 Y RSC2.2 / 32
--
2.4 / 35Front: 225/35 R 20
90 Y XL RSC
Rear: 255/30 R 20
92 Y XL RSC2.5 / 36
--
3.0 / 44Compact wheel
T 135/80 R 17 102
MSpeed up to a max. of
50 mph / 80 km/h
4.2 / 60
328i, 328d
Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSISpecifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires225/50 R 17 94 V
M+S A/S RSC
225/50 R 17 94 H
M+S RSC2.2 / 322.2 / 32225/45 R 18 91 V
M+S A/S RSC
225/45 R 18 91 Y
RSC
225/45 R 18 95 V
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Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSI
Front: 225/50 R 17
94 W RSC
Rear: 255/45 R 17
98 W RSC
2.2 / 32
-
-
2.2 / 32
Front: 225/45 R 18
91 Y RSC
Rear: 255/40 R 18
95 Y RSC
2.2 / 32
-
-
2.2 / 32
Front: 225/40 R 19
89 Y RSC
Rear: 255/35 R 19
92 Y RSC
2.2 / 32
-
-
2.4 / 35
Front: 225/35 R 20
90 Y XL RSC
Rear: 255/30 R 20
92 Y XL RSC
2.5 / 36
-
-
3.0 / 44
Compact wheel
T 135/80 R 17 102
M
Speed up to a max. of
50 mph / 80 km/h
4.2 / 60
328i xDrive, 328d xDrive
Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSI
Specifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires
225/50 R 17 94 V
M+S A/S RSC
225/50 R 17 94 H
M+S RSC
2.2 / 322.2 / 32Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSI
225/45 R 18 91 V
M+S A/S RSC
225/45 R 18 91 Y
RSC
225/45 R 18 95 V
M+S XL RSC
2.2 / 322.4 / 35Front: 225/50 R 17
94 W RSC
Rear: 255/45 R 17
98 W RSC
2.2 / 32
-
-
2.4 / 35
Front: 225/45 R 18
91 Y RSC
Rear: 255/40 R 18
95 Y RSC
2.2 / 32
-
-
2.2 / 32
Front: 225/40 R 19
89 Y RSC
Rear: 255/35 R 19
92 Y RSC
2.2 / 32
-
-
2.4 / 35
Front: 225/35 R 20
90 Y XL RSC
Rear: 255/30 R 20
92 Y XL RSC
2.5 / 36
-
-
3.0 / 44
Compact wheel
T 135/80 R 17 102
M
Speed up to a max. of
50 mph / 80 km/h
4.2 / 60
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335i, 335i xDriveTire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSISpecifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires225/45 R 18 91 V
M+S A/S RSC
225/45 R 18 91 Y
RSC
225/50 R 17 94 H
M+S RSC
225/45 R 18 95 V
M+S XL RSC2.2 / 322.6 / 38Front: 225/45 R 18
91 Y RSC
Rear: 255/40 R 18
95 Y RSC2.2 / 32
--
2.4 / 35Front: 225/40 R 19
89 Y RSC
Rear: 255/35 R 19
92 Y RSC2.4 / 35
--
2.6 / 38Front: 225/35 R 20
90 Y XL RSC
Rear: 255/30 R 20
92 Y XL RSC2.6 / 38
--
3.0 / 44Compact wheel
T 135/80 R 17 102
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
Speeds above 100 mph/160 km/h
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
relevant table on the following pages. Other‐
wise tire damage and accidents could occur.◀
Tire inflation pressure values over
100 mph/160 km/h
320i, 320i xDrive Without high-speed tuning featureTire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSISpecifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires225/50 R 17 94 V
M+S A/S RSC
225/50 R 17 94 H
M+S RSC2.2 / 322.7 / 39225/45 R 18 91 V
M+S A/S RSC
225/45 R 18 91 Y
RSC
225/45 R 18 95 V
M+S XL RSC2.4 / 352.9 /42Front: 225/50 R 17
94 W RSC
Rear: 255/45 R 17
98 W RSC2.2 / 32
--
2.4 / 35Front: 225/45 R 18
91 Y RSC
Rear: 255/40 R 18
95 Y RSC2.4 / 35
--
2.4 / 35Front: 225/40 R 19
89 Y RSC
Rear: 255/35 R 19
92 Y RSC2.4 / 35
--
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Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSIFront: 225/35 R 20
90 Y XL RSC
Rear: 255/30 R 20
92 Y XL RSC2.5 / 36
--
3.0 / 44Compact wheel
T 135/80 R 17 102
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
tires225/50 R 17 94 V
M+S A/S RSC
225/50 R 17 94 H
M+S RSC2.2 / 322.7 / 39225/45 R 18 91 Y
RSC
225/45 R 18 95 V
M+S XL RSC2.4 / 352.9 /42Front: 225/50 R 17
94 W RSC
Rear: 255/45 R 17
98 W RSC2.2 / 32
--
2.4 / 35Front: 225/45 R 18
91 Y RSC
Rear: 255/40 R 18
95 Y RSC2.4 / 35
--
2.4 / 35Front: 225/40 R 19
89 Y RSC
Rear: 255/35 R 19
92 Y RSC2.4 / 35
--
2.6 / 38Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSIFront: 225/35 R 20
90 Y XL RSC
Rear: 255/30 R 20
92 Y XL RSC2.5 / 36
--
3.0 / 44Compact wheel
T 135/80 R 17 102
MSpeed up to a max. of
50 mph / 80 km/h
4.2 / 60
328i, 328i xDrive, 328d, 328d xDrive
Without high-speed tuning feature
Tire sizePressure specifica‐
tions in bar/PSISpecifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires225/50 R 17 94 V M
+S A/S RSC
225/50 R 17 94 H M
+S RSC2.4 / 352.9 /42225/45 R 18 91 V M
+S A/S RSC
225/45 R 18 91 Y
RSC
225/45 R 18 95 V M
+S XL RSC2.6 / 383.1 / 45Front: 225/50 R 17
94 W RSC
Rear:
255/45 R 17 98 W
RSC2.4 / 35
--
2.6 / 38Front: 225/45 R 18
91 Y RSC
Rear:
255/40 R 18 95 Y
RSC2.6 / 38
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Tire sizePressure specifica‐
tions in bar/PSIFront: 225/40 R 19
89 Y RSC
Rear:
255/35 R 19 92 Y
RSC2.6 / 38
--
2.8 / 41Front: 225/35 R 20
90 Y XL RSC
Rear: 255/30 R 20
92 Y XL RSC2.7 / 39
--
3.2 / 46Compact wheel
T 135/80 R 17 102
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
tires225/50 R 17 94 H M
+S RSC2.4 / 352.9 /42225/45 R 18 91 Y
RSC
225/45 R 18 95 V M
+S XL RSC2.6 / 383.1 / 45Front: 225/50 R 17
94 W RSC
Rear:
255/45 R 17 98 W
RSC2.4 / 35
--
2.6 / 38Front: 225/45 R 18
91 Y RSC
Rear:
255/40 R 18 95 Y
RSC2.6 / 38
--
2.6 / 38Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSIFront: 225/40 R 19
89 Y RSC
Rear:
255/35 R 19 92 Y
RSC2.6 / 38
--
2.8 / 41Front: 225/35 R 20
90 Y XL RSC
Rear: 255/30 R 20
92 Y XL RSC2.7 / 39
--
3.2 / 46Compact wheel
T 135/80 R 17 102
MSpeed up to a max. of
50 mph / 80 km/h
4.2 / 60
335i, 335i xDrive Without high-speed tuning feature
Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSISpecifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires225/45 R 18 91 V
M+S A/S RSC
225/45 R 18 91 Y
RSC
225/50 R 17 94 H
M+S RSC
225/45 R 18 95 V
M+S XL RSC2.7 / 393.2 / 46Front: 225/45 R 18
91 Y RSC
Rear: 255/40 R 18
95 Y RSC2.7 / 39
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Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSIFront: 225/40 R 19
89 Y RSC
Rear: 255/35 R 19
92 Y RSC2.7 / 39
--
3.0 / 44Front: 225/35 R 20
90 Y XL RSC
Rear: 255/30 R 20
92 Y XL RSC2.9 /42
--
3.4 / 49Compact wheel
T 135/80 R 17 102
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
tires225/45 R 18 91 Y
RSC
225/50 R 17 94 H
M+S RSC
225/45 R 18 95 V
M+S XL RSC2.7 / 393.2 / 46Front: 225/45 R 18
91 Y RSC
Rear: 255/40 R 18
95 Y RSC2.7 / 39
--
2.8 / 41Front: 225/40 R 19
89 Y RSC
Rear: 255/35 R 19
92 Y RSC2.7 / 39
--
3.0 / 44Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSIFront: 225/35 R 20
90 Y XL RSC
Rear: 255/30 R 20
92 Y XL RSC2.9 /42
--
3.4 / 49Compact wheel
T 135/80 R 17 102
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
Speed letter
Q = up to 100 mph, 160 km/h
R = up to 106 mph, 170 km/h
S = up to 112 mph, 180 km/h
T = up to 118 mph, 190 km/h
H = up to 131 mph, 210 km/h
V = up to 150 mph, 240 km/h
W = up to 167 mph, 270 km/h
Y = up to 186 mph, 300 km/h
Tire Identification Number
DOT code: DOT xxxx xxx 0814
xxxx: manufacturer code for the tire brand
xxx: tire size and tire design
0814: tire age
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Rotating wheels between axlesDifferent wear patterns can occur on the frontand rear axles depending on individual driving
conditions. The tires can be rotated between
the axles to achieve even wear. Your service
center will be glad to advise you. After rotating,
check the tire pressure and correct if neces‐
sary.
Rotating the tires is not permissible on vehi‐
cles with different tire sizes on the front and
rear axles, i.e. when using different types of
tires.
Storage
Store wheels and tires in a cool, dry place with
as little exposure to light as possible.
Always protect tires against all contact with oil,
grease and fuels.
Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pres‐
sure indicated on the side wall of the tire.
Run-flat tires
Label
RSC label on the tire sidewall.
The wheels are composed of special rims and
tires that are self-supporting, to a limited de‐
gree.
The support of the sidewall allows the tire to
remain drivable to a restricted degree in the
event of a pressure loss.
FTM: continued driving with a damaged tire,
refer to page 102.
TPM: continued driving with a damaged tire,
refer to page 99.
Changing run-flat tires
For your own safety, only use run-flat tires. No
spare tire is available in the case of a flat tire.
Your service center will be glad to advise you.
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:▷205/60 R 16.▷225/55 R 16.▷225/50 R 17.▷225/45 R 18.
Follow the chain manufacturer's instructions.
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 necessary.
Maximum speed with snow chains Do not exceed a speed of 30 mph/50 km/h
when using snow chains.
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Replacing the reversing lamp and inner
brake lamp1.Loosen the two holders, arrow 1 and pull
down on the lamp holder to remove, ar‐
row 2.2.Unscrew the defective bulb of the revers‐
ing or brake lamp from its socket counter‐
clockwise.3.Insert the new bulb.
Installing the bulb holder
1.Slide the bulb holder onto the two guide
pins, arrow 1. Insert the two contacts, ar‐
row 2, into the connections, arrow 3.2.Press on the bulb holder. Make sure that
the two exterior holders latch into place.3.Swing the trim back onto the trunk lid and
secure.
Tail lamp, license plate lamp and
central brake lamp
Follow general instructions, refer to page 204.
These lamps are made using LED technology.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Changing wheels
Hints
The vehicle equipment does not include a
spare tire.
When using run-flat tires or tire sealants, a tire
does not need to be changed immediately in
the event of pressure loss due to a flat tire.
The tools for changing wheels are available as
accessories from your service center.
Jacking points for the vehicle jack
The jacking points for the vehicle jack are lo‐
cated at the positions shown.
Vehicle battery Maintenance
The battery is maintenance-free.
The added amount of acid is sufficient for the
service life of the battery.
Your service center will be glad to advise you
on questions regarding the battery.
Battery replacement Use approved vehicle batteries only
Only use vehicle batteries that have been
approved for your vehicle by the manufacturer;
otherwise, the vehicle could be damaged and
systems or functions may not be fully availa‐
ble.◀
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CareVehicle equipmentAll standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Car washes Hints Steam jets or high-pressure washers
When using steam jets or high-pressure
washers, hold them a sufficient distance away and use a maximum temperature of
140 ℉/60 ℃.
If the vehicle has a glass sunroof, ensure that a distance of at least 31.5 inches/80 cm is main‐
tained. Holding them too close or using exces‐
sively high pressures or temperatures can
cause damage or preliminary damage that may
then lead to long-term damage.
Follow the user's manual for the high-pressure
washer.◀
Cleaning sensors/cameras with high-
pressure washers
When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the exterior sensors and cameras, e.g., Park Distance Control, for extended periods of
time and only from a distance of at least
12 in/30 cm.◀▷Regularly remove foreign items such as
leaves in the area below the windshield
when the hood is raised.▷Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly
in winter.Intense soiling and road salt can damage
the vehicle.
Automatic car washes
Hints
▷Give preference to cloth car washes or
those that use soft brushes in order to
avoid paint damage.▷Make sure that the wheels and tires are not
damaged by the transport mechanisms.▷Fold in the exterior mirrors; otherwise, they
may be damaged, depending on the width
of the vehicle.▷Deactivate the rain sensor, refer to
page 67, to avoid unintentional wiper acti‐
vation.▷In some cases, an unintentional alarm can
be triggered by the interior motion sensor
of the alarm system. Follow the instruc‐
tions on avoiding an unintentional alarm,
refer to page 43.
Guide rails in car washes
Avoid car washes with guide rails higher
than 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, the vehicle body
could be damaged.◀
Before driving into a car wash In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll in a
car wash, take the following steps:
Manual transmission:
1.Drive into the car wash.2.Shift to neutral.3.Switch the engine off.4.Switch on the ignition.
Automatic transmission:
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 114
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 119
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 72
Accessories and parts 7
Activated-charcoal filter 146
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 111
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 119
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 113
Adaptive Light Control 90
Additives, oil 199
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 47
After washing vehicle 222
Airbags 94
Airbags, indicator/warning light 95
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 142, 145
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 142, 145
Air distribution, manual 142, 146
Air flow, air conditioner 142
Air flow, automatic climate control 146
Air pressure, tires 185
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 146
Alarm system 41
Alarm, unintentional 43
All around the center con‐ sole 14
All around the headliner 15 All around the steering
wheel 12
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 194
All-wheel-drive 115
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 149
Alternative oil types 200
Antifreeze, washer fluid 68
Antilock Brake System, ABS 114
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 114
Approved axle load 228
Approved engine oils 200
Arrival time 85
Ash tray 152
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 216
Assistance when driving off 118
Assist system information, on Control Display 87
AUTO intensity 145
Automatic car wash 221
Automatic climate con‐ trol 141
Automatic climate control with enhanced features 144
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go 119
Automatic Curb Monitor 55
Automatic deactivation, front passenger airbags 96
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 90
Automatic locking 41
Automatic recirculated-air control 145
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 69 AUTO program, automatic cli‐
mate control 144
AUTO program, climate con‐ trol 142
AUTO program, intensity 145
Auto Start/Stop function 63
Average fuel consumption 84
Average speed 84
Axle loads, weights 228
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 49
Backrest, width 49
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 216
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 219
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 212
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 33
Battery, vehicle 212
Belts, safety belts 50
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 158
Blinds, sun protection 44
BMW Advanced Diesel 181
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 202
Bonus range, ECO PRO 170
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 158
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