tires BMW 435I COUPE 2014 Owner's Manual

Maximum speed of winter tiresIf the maximum speed of the vehicle is higher
than the permissible speed for the winter tires,
then display a corresponding sign in the 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 winter tires; otherwise, tire damage and ac‐
cidents 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 The manufacturer of your vehicle advises
against switching wheels between the front
and rear axles.
This can impair the handling characteristics.
StorageStore 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.
Continued driving with a damaged tire, refer to
page 102.
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 your
vehicle, classified as road-safe and recom‐
mended.
Consult your service center for more informa‐
tion.
Use
Use only in pairs on the rear wheels, equipped
with the tires of the following size:
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▷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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Accessing the lamps1.Use the screwdriver from the onboard ve‐
hicle tool kit to loosen and completely re‐
move the four screws on the trim.2.Carefully loosen the trim from the trunk lid,
starting at the edge and working toward
the area around the recessed grips. Make
sure that the trim does not become stuck.3.Carefully swing out the trim.
Replacing the reversing lamp and inner
brake lamp
1.Loosen the bottom fastener and hold the
lamp holder on the guide rail, arrow 1.2.Loosen the top fastener, arrow 2, and re‐
move the lamp holder, arrow 3.3.Press the defective bulb gently into the
socket, turn counterclockwise and remove.4.Insert the new bulb.Installing the bulb holder1.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 fasteners latch into place.3.Swing the trim back onto the trunk lid and
secure.
Tail lamp, license plate lamp and
central brake lamp
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 198.
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.
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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
Note the following:▷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:
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 115
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 120
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 71
Activated-charcoal filter 147
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 111
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 120
Active Protection 112
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 112
Adaptive Light Control 90
Additives, oil 193
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 47
After washing vehicle 217
Airbags 94
Airbags, indicator/warning light 95
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 143, 146
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 143
Air distribution, manual 143, 146
Air drying, refer to Cooling function 145
Air flow, air conditioner 143
Air flow, automatic climate control 146
Air pressure, tires 181
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 147
Alarm system 42
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 187
All-wheel-drive 116
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 150
Alternative oil types 193
Antifreeze, washer fluid 68
Antilock Brake System, ABS 115
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 115
Approved engine oils 193
Arrival time 85
Ash tray 153
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 211
Assistance when driving off 119
Assist system information, on Control Display 88
Attentiveness assistant 113
AUTO intensity 145
Automatic car wash 216
Automatic climate con‐ trol 142
Automatic climate control with enhanced features 144
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go 120
Automatic Curb Monitor 55
Automatic deactivation, front passenger airbags 96
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 90
Automatic locking 41 Automatic recirculated-air
control 146
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 69
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 145
AUTO program, climate con‐ trol 143
AUTO program, intensity 145
Auto Start/Stop function 63
Average fuel consumption 85
Average speed 85
Axle loads, weights 223
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 49
Backrest, width 49
Backup camera 131
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 211
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 214
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 207
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 32
Battery, vehicle 207
Belt carrier 52
Belts, safety belts 51
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 159
Blinds, sun protection 44
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW Homepage 6
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BMW maintenance sys‐tem 196
Bonus range, ECO PRO 172
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 159
Brake assistant 115
Brake discs, breaking in 164
Brake force display 112
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play 112
Brake lights, adaptive 112
Brake pads, breaking in 164
Braking, hints 165
Breakdown assis‐ tance 210, 211
Breaking in 164
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 87
Bulb replacement 198
Bulb replacement, front 199
Bulb replacement, halogen headlamps 199
Bulb replacement, LED head‐ lamps 203
Bulb replacement, rear 204
Bulb replacement, xenon headlamps 202
Bulbs and lamps 198
Button, RES 123
Button, Start/Stop 61
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 211
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Camera, care 219
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 131
Camera, Side View 134
Camera, Top View 135
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 159
Car battery 207
Car care products 217 Care, displays 219
Care, vehicle 217
Cargo 167
Cargo area, enlarging 155
Cargo area lid 38
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 160
Cargo, securing 168
Cargo straps, securing cargo 168
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 32
Carpet, care 219
Car wash 216
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 165
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 196
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center armrest 158
Center console 14
Center-Lock, see button for central locking 35
Central locking system 35
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 16
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 198
Changing wheels 206
Changing wheels/tires 187
Check Control 76
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 192
Children, seating position 57
Children, transporting safely 57
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 57
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 58
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 57 Child seat, mounting 57
Child seats 57
Chrome parts, care 218
Cigarette lighter 153
Cleaning, displays 219
Climate control 142, 144
Clock 79
Closing/opening from in‐ side 38
Closing/opening via door lock 37
Closing/opening with remote control 36
Clothes hooks 160
Coasting 174
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting 174
Coasting with idling en‐ gine 174
Cockpit 12
Collision warning with City Braking function 103
Combination switch, refer to Turn signals 66
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 66
Comfort Access 39
COMFORT program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 118
Compartments in the doors 158
Compass 151
Computer 84
Condensation on win‐ dows 146
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 166
Condition Based Service CBS 196
Configure driving mode 118
Confirmation signal 41
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
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Connecting electrical devi‐ces 153
Control Display 16
Control Display, settings 86
Controller 16, 17
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 115
Convenient opening 36
Coolant 195
Coolant temperature 79
Cooling function 143, 145
Cooling, maximum 145
Cooling system 195
Corrosion on brake discs 166
Cruise control 126
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go 120
Cruising range 79
Cupholder 159
Current fuel consumption 80
D
Damage, tires 186
Damping control, dy‐ namic 116
Data, technical 222
Date 79
Daytime running lights 90
Defrosting, refer to defrosting the windows 143
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 146
Defrosting the windows 143
Dehumidifying, air 143
Destination distance 85
Digital clock 79
Digital compass 151
Dimensions 222
Dimmable exterior mirrors 55
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 55
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 66
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster 75 Display in windshield 140
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 92
Displays 73
Displays, cleaning 219
Disposal, coolant 195
Disposal, vehicle battery 207
Distance control, refer to PDC 128
Distance to destination 85
Divided screen view, split screen 21
Door lock, refer to Remote control 32
Drive-off assistant 119
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 115
Driver assistance, see Intelli‐ gent Safety 102
Driving Assistant, see Intelli‐ gent Safety 102
Driving experience switch 117
Driving instructions, breaking in 164
Driving mode 117
Driving notes, general 164
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 115
Driving tips 164
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 115
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 116
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 116
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 115
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 116
E
ECO PRO 171
ECO PRO Analyser 175
ECO PRO, bonus range 172 ECO PRO display 171
ECO PRO driving mode 171
ECO PRO mode 171
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction 173
EfficientDynamics 173
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 75
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 115
Emergency detection, remote control 33
Emergency release, door lock 37
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 178
Emergency Request 210
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 211
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 33
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 39
Energy Control 80
Energy recovery 80
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 63
Engine, automatic switch- off 63
Engine compartment 190
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 191
Engine coolant 195
Engine idling when driving, coasting 174
Engine oil 192
Engine oil, adding 193
Engine oil additives 193
Engine oil change 193
Engine oil filler neck 193
Engine oil temperature 78
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 193
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Engine start during malfunc‐tion 33
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 211
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 62
Engine stop 62
Engine temperature 78
Entering a car wash 216
Equipment, interior 149
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 115
Exchanging wheels/tires 187
Exhaust system 165
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 55
Exterior mirrors 54
External start 211
External temperature dis‐ play 79
External temperature warn‐ ing 79
Eyes for securing cargo 168
F
Failure message, refer to Check Control 76
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 43
Fan, refer to Air flow 143, 146
Fault displays, refer to Check Control 76
Filler neck for engine oil 193
Fine wood, care 218
First aid kit 211
Fitting for towing, refer to Tow fitting 214
Flat tire, changing wheels 206
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 100
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 97
Flat tire, warning lamp 98, 101 Flooding 165
Floor carpet, care 219
Floor mats, care 219
Fogged up windows 143
Fold down the rear seat back‐ rest, see Though-loading
system 155
Fold-out position, windshield wipers 68
Foot brake 165
Front airbags 94
Front fog lamps 92
Front fog lamps, front, bulb replacement 203
Front lamps 199
Front passenger airbags, au‐ tomatic deactivation 96
Front passenger airbags, indi‐ cator lamp 96
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 100
Fuel 180
Fuel cap 178
Fuel consumption, current 80
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 85
Fuel filler flap 178
Fuel gauge 78
Fuel quality 180
Fuel recommendation 180
Fuel, tank capacity 225
Fuse 208
G
Garage door opener, refer to Integrated universal remote
control 149
Gasoline 180
Gasoline quality 180
Gear change, automatic transmission 70
Gear shift indicator 81
General driving notes 164
Glass sunroof, powered 45
Glove compartment 157 Gross vehicle weight, ap‐
proved 223
Gross weight, permissible for trailer towing 223
H
Handbrake, refer to parking brake 65
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 150
Hazard warning flashers 210
Head airbags 94
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic 90
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture 89
Headlamp flasher 66
Headlamp glass 199
Headlamps 199
Headlamps, care 217
Headlamp washer system 66
Headliner 15
Head restraints 47
Head restraints, front 52
Head-up Display 140
Head-up Display, care 219
Heavy cargo, stowing 168
Height, vehicle 222
High-beam Assistant 91
High beams 66
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 91
Hills 166
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 119
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 159
Homepage 6
Hood 191
Horn 12
Hotel function, trunk lid 39
Hot exhaust system 165
HUD Head-up Display 140
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IIce warning, refer to External temperature warning 79
Icy roads, refer to External temperature warning 79
Identification marks, tires 184
Identification number, refer to Important features in the en‐
gine compartment 190
iDrive 16
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 32
Ignition off 61
Ignition on 61
Indication of a flat tire 98, 101
Indicator and warning lamps 76
Individual air distribu‐ tion 143, 146
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 33
Inflation pressure, tires 181
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires 100
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter 84
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 98
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 101
Instrument cluster 73
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 75
Instrument lighting 92
Integrated key 32
Integrated universal remote control 149
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 210
Intelligent Safety 102
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram 145
Interior equipment 149
Interior lamps 92 Interior lamps via remote con‐
trol 36
Interior motion sensor 43
Interior rearview mirror 55
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 55
Interior rearview mirror, com‐ pass 151
Internet page 6
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 80
J Jacking points for the vehicle jack 207
Joystick, automatic transmis‐ sion 70
Jump-starting 211
K Key/remote control 32
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 39
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile 33
Kickdown, automatic trans‐ mission 70
Knee airbag 94
L
Lamp replacement 198
Lamp replacement, front 199
Lamp replacement, rear 204
Lamps 89
Lamps and bulbs 198
Lane departure warning 109
Lane margin, warning 109
Language on Control Dis‐ play 87
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 168
LATCH child restraint fixing system 58 Launch Control 71
Leather, care 217
LED light, bulb replace‐ ment 203
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 199
Length, vehicle 223
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 22
Light alloy wheels, care 218
Light control 90
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 199
Lighter 153
Lighting 89
Lighting via remote con‐ trol 36
Light switch 89
Load 167
Loading 167
Lock, door 37
Locking/unlocking from in‐ side 38
Locking/unlocking via door lock 37
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 36
Locking, automatic 41
Locking, central 35
Locking, settings 41
Low beams 89
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 91
Lower back support 49
Luggage rack, refer to Roof- mounted luggage rack 168
Lumbar support 49
M
Maintenance 196
Maintenance require‐ ments 196
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Maintenance system,BMW 196
Malfunction displays, refer to Check Control 76
Manual air distribu‐ tion 143, 146
Manual air flow 143, 146
Manual mode, transmis‐ sion 70
Manual operation, door lock 37
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 55
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 178
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 129
Manual operation, rearview camera 132
Manual operation, Side View 134
Manual operation, Top View 135
Manual transmission 69
Marking on approved tires 187
Marking, run-flat tires 188
Master key, refer to Remote control 32
Maximum cooling 145
Maximum speed, display 82
Maximum speed, winter tires 188
Measure, units of 87
Medical kit 211
Memory, seat, mirror 53
Menu, EfficientDynamics 173
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 84
Menus, operating, iDrive 16
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 18
Messages, refer to Check Control 76
Microfilter 144, 147
Minimum tread, tires 186 Mirror 54
Mirror memory 53
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 165
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlamp 199
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 16
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 57
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 12
N Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 52
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 218
New wheels and tires 187
No Passing Information 82
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 214
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 197
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 197
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 133
Octane rating, refer to Gaso‐ line quality 180
Odometer 79
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 192
Oil, adding 193
Oil additives 193
Oil change 193 Oil change interval, service
requirements 80
Oil filler neck 193
Oil types, alternative 193
Oil types, approved 193
Old batteries, disposal 207
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 16
Onboard vehicle tool kit 198
Opening and closing 32
Opening and closing, from in‐ side 38
Opening and closing via door lock 37
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 36
Opening the trunk lid with no- touch activation 40
Operating concept, iDrive 16
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 146
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 79
Overtaking prohibitions 82
P Paint, vehicle 217
Parallel parking assistant 137
Park Distance Control PDC 128
Parked-car ventilation 147
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 166
Parking aid, refer to PDC 128
Parking assistant 137
Parking brake 65
Parking lamps 89
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 55
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