snow chains BMW 328I XDRIVE SPORTS WAGON 2014 Owners Manual

Functional requirements
The system must have been initialized when
the tire inflation pressure was correct; other‐
wise, reliable signaling of a flat tire is not en‐
sured. Initialize the system after each correc‐
tion of the tire inflation pressure and after
every tire or wheel change.
Status display The current status of the Flat Tire Monitor can
be displayed on the Control Display, e.g.,
whether or not the FTM is active.1."Vehicle Info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Flat Tire Monitor (FTM)"
The status is displayed.
Initialization
The initialization process adopts the set infla‐
tion tire pressures as reference values for the
detection of a flat tire. Initialization is started by
confirming the inflation pressures.
Do not initialize the system when driving with
snow chains.
1."Vehicle Info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Perform reset"4.Start the engine - do not drive away.5.Start the initialization with "Perform reset".6.Drive away.
The initialization is completed while driving,
which can be interrupted at any time.
The initialization automatically continues when
driving resumes.
Indication of a flat tire The yellow warning lamp lights up. A
Check Control message is displayed.
There is a flat tire or a major loss in tire inflation
pressure.1.Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.
Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐
vers.2.Check whether the vehicle is fitted with
regular tires or run-flat tires.
Run-flat tires, refer to page 197, are la‐
beled with a circular symbol containing the
letters RSC marked on the tire sidewall.
Do not continue driving without run-flat
tires
Do not continue driving if the vehicle is not
equipped with run-flat tires; continued driving
may result in serious accidents.◀
When a flat tire is indicated, DSC Dynamic Sta‐
bility Control is switched on if necessary.
System limits Sudden tire damage
Sudden serious tire damage caused by
external influences cannot be indicated in ad‐
vance.◀
A natural, even pressure loss in all four tires
cannot be detected. Therefore, check the tire
inflation pressure regularly.
The system could be delayed or malfunction in
the following situations:
▷When the system has not been initialized.▷When driving on a snowy or slippery road
surface.▷Sporty driving style: slip in the drive
wheels, high lateral acceleration.▷When driving with snow chains.
Actions in the event of a flat tire
Normal tires
1.Identify the damaged tire.
Do this by checking the air pressure in all
four tires.Seite 102ControlsSafety102
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DSC OFF and the DSC OFF indicator lamp go
out.
Indicator/warning lamps When DSC is deactivated, DSC OFF is dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
The indicator lamp lights up: DSC is
deactivated.
DTC Dynamic Traction
Control
The concept The DTC system is a version of the DSC in
which forward momentum is optimized.
The system ensures maximum forward mo‐
mentum on special road conditions, e.g., unp‐
lowed snowy roads, but driving stability is lim‐
ited.
It is therefore necessary to drive with appropri‐
ate caution.
You may find it useful to briefly activate DTC
under the following special circumstances:▷When driving in slush or on uncleared,
snow-covered roads.▷When rocking the vehicle or driving off in
deep snow or on loose surfaces.▷When driving with snow chains.
Deactivating/activating DTC Dynamic
Traction Control
Activating the Dynamic Traction Control DTC
provides maximum traction on loose ground.
Driving stability is limited during acceleration
and when driving in bends.
Activating DTC Press the button.
TRACTION is displayed in the instrument clus‐
ter and the indicator lamp for DSC OFF lights
up.
Deactivating DTC Press the button again.
TRACTION and the DSC OFF indica‐
tor lamp go out.
xDrive xDrive is the all-wheel-drive system of your ve‐
hicle. Concerted action by the xDrive and DSC
further optimize traction and driving dynamics.
The xDrive all-wheel-drive system variably dis‐
tributes the drive forces to the front and rear
axles as demanded by the driving situation and
road surface.
Dynamic Damping Control
The concept This system reduces undesirable vehicle mo‐tion when using a dynamic driving style or trav‐
eling on uneven road surfaces.
The system enhances driving dynamics and
comfort as required for the road surface and
driving style.
Programs The system offers several different programs.
The programs can be selected via the Driving
Dynamics Control, refer to page 117.
SPORT Consistently sporty control of the shock ab‐
sorbers for greater driving agility.Seite 116ControlsDriving stability control systems116
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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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Settings on Control Dis‐play 87
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ ror 54
Shifting, automatic transmis‐ sion 70
Shifting, manual transmis‐ sion 70
Shift paddles on steering wheel 72
Side airbags 95
Side View 134
Signaling, horn 12
Signals when unlocking 41
Sitting safely 48
Size 232
Slide/tilt glass roof 45
Smallest turning circle 232
Snow chains 198
Socket 153
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 205
Soot particulate filter 169
SOS button 219
Spare fuse 217
Specified engine oil types 203
Speed, average 85
Speed limit detection, on‐ board computer 86
Speed limiter, display 82
Speed Limit Information 82
Speed warning 86
Split screen 22
SPORT+ - program, Dynamic Driving Control 117
Sport automatic transmis‐ sion 72
Sport displays, torque dis‐ play, performance dis‐
play 86
SPORT program, Dynamic Driving Control 118
Sport program, transmis‐ sion 72
Sport steering, variable 117 Stability control systems 115
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 64
Start/Stop button 62
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 33
Starting the engine 63
Status control display, tires 98
Status information, iDrive 21
Status of Owner's Manual 6
Steering wheel, adjusting 57
Steering wheel heating 57
Steptronic, automatic trans‐ mission 70
Stopping the engine 63
Storage compartment in the rear 161
Storage compartments 159
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 159
Storage, tires 197
Storing the vehicle 228
Summer tires, tread 195
Supplementary text mes‐ sage 78
Surround View 131
Switch for Dynamic Driv‐ ing 117
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 148
Switch, refer to Cockpit 12
Symbols 6
Symbols in the status field 21
T Tachometer 79
Tailgate, automatic 37
Tailgate opening with no- touch activation 40
Tailgate via remote con‐ trol 36
Tail lamp 213
Tail lamps 213, 215 Technical changes, refer to
Safety 7
Technical data 232
Telephone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 143, 145
Temperature display for ex‐ ternal temperature 80
Temperature, engine oil 79
Tempomat, refer to Active Cruise Control 120
Terminal, starting aid 221
Text message, supplemen‐ tary 78
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 42
Thigh support 50
Tilt alarm sensor 43
Time of arrival 86
Tire damage 195
Tire identification marks 193
Tire inflation pressure 191
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 101
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 98
Tires, changing 196
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 191
Tires, run-flat tires 197
Tire tread 195
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tool 207
Top View 135
Total vehicle weight 232
Touchpad 19
Tow fitting 223
Towing 222
Tow-starting 222
Tow truck 222
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 98 Seite 241Everything from A to ZReference241
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