tire size BMW 4 SERIES COUPE 2014 F32 User Guide

ioning between the wheel and the road. Be
careful to avoid road hazards and reduce your
speed, especially if your vehicle is equipped
with low-profile tires.
Indications of tire damage or other vehicle de‐
fects:▷Unusual vibrations while driving.▷Unusual handling such as a strong ten‐
dency to pull to the left or right.
Damage can, e. g., be caused by driving over
curbs, road damage, or similar things.
In case of tire damage
If there are indications of tire damage, re‐
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.
Have the vehicle towed or transported there.
Otherwise, tire damage can become life threat‐
ening for vehicle occupants and also other traf‐
fic.◀
Repair of tire damage
For safety reasons, the manufacturer of
your vehicle recommends that you do not have
damaged tires repaired; they should be re‐
placed. Otherwise, damage can occur as a re‐
sult.◀
Changing wheels and tires
Mounting Information on mounting tires
Have mounting and balancing performed
only by a service center.
If work is not carried out properly, there is a
danger of subsequent damage and related
safety hazards.◀
Wheel and tire combination
You can ask the service center about the right
wheel/tire combination and wheel rim versions
for the vehicle.
Incorrect wheel and tire combinations impair
the function of a variety of systems such as
ABS or DSC.
To maintain good handling and vehicle re‐
sponse, use only tires with a single tread con‐
figuration from a single manufacturer.
Following tire damage, have the original wheel
and tire combination remounted on the vehicle
as soon as possible.
Approved wheels and tires
You should only use wheels and tires
that have been approved by the vehicle manu‐
facturer for your vehicle type; otherwise, e.g.,
despite having the same official size ratings,
variations can lead to chassis contact and with
it, the risk of severe accidents
The manufacturer of your vehicle cannot eval‐
uate non-approved wheels and tires to deter‐
mine if they are suited for use, and therefore
cannot guarantee the operating safety of the
vehicle.◀
Recommended tire brands
For each tire size, the manufacturer of your ve‐
hicle recommends certain tire brands. These
can be identified by a star on the tire sidewall.
With proper use, these tires meet the highest
standards for safety and handling.
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New tires
Tire traction is not optimal due to manufactur‐
ing circumstances when tires are brand-new;
they achieve their full traction potential after a
break-in time.
Drive conservatively for the first
200 miles/300 km.
Retreaded tires
The manufacturer of your vehicle does not rec‐
ommend the use of retreaded tires.
Retreaded tires
Possibly substantial variations in the de‐
sign and age of the tire casing structures can
limit service life and have a negative impact on
road safety.◀
Winter tires
Winter tires are recommended for operating on
winter roads.
Although so-called all-season M+S tires pro‐
vide better winter traction than summer tires,
they do not provide the same level of perform‐
ance as winter tires.
Maximum speed of winter tires If the maximum speed of the vehicle is higher
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 If you are already using run-flat tires, for your
own safety you should replace them only with
the same kind. No spare tire is available in the
case of a flat tire. Your service center will be
glad to advise you.Rotating wheels between axles
Different 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 needed.
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 consist of tires that are self-sup‐
porting, to a limited degree, and possibly spe‐
cial rims.
The support of the sidewall allows the tire to
remain drivable to a restricted degree in the
event of a tire inflation pressure loss.
Follow the instructions for continued driving
with a flat tire.
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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:▷225/50 R 17.▷225/45 R 18.
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/hwhen using snow chains.
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Servotronic 122
SET button, see Active Cruise Control, ACC 123
SET button, see Cruise con‐ trol 129
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing 43
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 88
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ ror 56
Shift paddles on steering wheel 73
Side airbags 96
Side View 136
Signaling, horn 14
Signals when unlocking 43
Sitting safely 49
Size 224
Slide/tilt glass roof 47
Smallest turning radius 224
Snow chains 194
Socket 155
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 201
SOS button 212
Spare fuse 210
Specified engine oil types 199
Speed, average 86
Speed limit detection, com‐ puter 87
Speed limiter, display 84
Speed Limit Information 84
Speed warning 87
Split screen 23
SPORT+ - program, Dynamic Driving Control 121
Sport displays, torque dis‐ play, performance dis‐
play 87
SPORT program, Dynamic Driving Control 121
Sport program, transmis‐ sion 73
Sport steering, variable 120 Stability control systems 118
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 65
Start/Stop button 63
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 35
Starting the engine 64
Status control display, tires 100
Status information, iDrive 23
Status of Owner's Manual 6
Steering assistance 122
Steering wheel, adjusting 58
Steering wheel heating 58
Steptronic Sport transmis‐ sion 73
Steptronic transmission 71
Stopping the engine 64
Storage compartment in the rear 161
Storage compartments 159
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 159
Storage, tires 193
Storing the vehicle 221
Summer tires, tread 191
Sun visor 155
Supplementary text mes‐ sage 80
Surround View 134
Switch for Dynamic Driv‐ ing 120
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 150
Switch, refer to Cockpit 14
Symbols 6
Symbols in the status field 23
T Tachometer 80
Tail lights 206
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 224 Telephone, see user's manual
for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 145, 147
Temperature display for ex‐ ternal temperature 81
Temperature, engine oil 80
Tempomat, refer to Active Cruise Control 123
Terminal, starting aid 214
Text message, supplemen‐ tary 80
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 44
Thigh support 51
Through-loading system 157
Tilt alarm sensor 45
Time of arrival 87
Tire damage 191
Tire identification marks 190
Tire inflation pressure 186
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 103
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 99
Tires, changing 192
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 186
Tires, run-flat tires 193
Tire tread 191
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tool 203
Top View 137
Total vehicle weight 224
Touchpad 21
Tow fitting 216
Towing 215
Tow lug, see tow fitting 216
Tow-starting 215
Tow truck 215
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 99
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