winter tires BMW M3 SEDAN 2009 E90 Owner's Manual

Mobility
189Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Temperature
The temperature grades are A, the highest, B,
and C, representing the tire's resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled conditions
on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce
tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to
a level of performance which all passenger car
tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehi-
cle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of performance on the
laboratory test wheel than the minimum
required by law.
The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly
inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed,
underinflation, or excessive loading, either sep-
arately or in combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure.<
M+S
Winter and all-season tires.
These have better winter properties than sum-
mer tires.
XL
Designation for specially reinforced tires.
Tire condition
Inspect your tires frequently for tread wear,
signs of damage and for foreign objects lodged
in the tread. Check the tread depth.
Minimum tread depth
The tread depth should not drop below 1/8 in/
3 mm, although, for example, European legisla-
tion only specifies a minimum tread depth of
1/16 in/1.6 mm. At tread depths below 1/8 in/
3 mm there is an increased risk of high-speed
hydroplaning, even when only small amounts of
water are present on the road surface.
When winter tires wear down past a tread depth
of 1/6 in/4 mm, they become perceptibly less suitable for winter conditions. In the interest of
safety, new tires should be installed.
Wear indicators in the base of the tread groove
are distributed around the tire's circumference;
the letters TWI, for Tread Wear Indicator, on the
tire's sidewalls identify tires that incorporate
these wear indicators. Once the tire tread has
worn down to the wear indicators, the tire has
worn to a depth of 1/16 in/1.6 mm.
Wheel/tire damage
Please note that low-profile tires cause wheels,
tires and suspension parts to be more suscep-
tible to road hazard and consequential dam-
ages.
Unusual vibrations encountered during normal
vehicle operation can indicate tire failure or
some other vehicle defect. This can, for exam-
ple, be caused by driving over curbs. The same
applies to any other abnormal road behavior,
such as pulling severely to the right or left.
In these cases, reduce speed immedi-
ately and have wheels and tires thor-
oughly checked. To do so, drive carefully to the
nearest BMW center or tire shop that works
according to BMW repair procedures with cor-
respondingly trained personnel. If necessary,
have the vehicle towed there.
Otherwise, tire damage can pose a lethal hazard
to vehicle occupants and other road users.<
New wheels and tires
Have new wheels and tires installed only
by your BMW center or tire shop that
works according to BMW repair procedures
with correspondingly trained personnel. If this
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190 work is not carried out properly, there is a dan-
ger of subsequent damage and related safety
hazards. Make sure that the new wheels are bal-
anced.<
Retreaded tires
BMW recommends that you do not use
retreaded tires, since driving safety may
be impaired. The causes for this include poten-
tially different tire casing structures and often
wide variations in tire age, which can result in a
limited service life.<
Correct wheels and tires
BMW recommends that you use only
wheel and tire combinations that BMW
has tested and approved for your particular
vehicle. Variations in factors such as manufac-
turing tolerances mean that even wheels and
tires with identical official size ratings could
actually have different dimensions, which could
lead to body contact and thus to severe acci-
dents. When selecting tires, also take their load
capacity into account. If non-approved wheels
and tires are used, BMW cannot evaluate their
suitability, and therefore cannot guarantee their
driving safety.<
You can inquire about the right wheel/tire com-
bination at your BMW center.
The correct combination of wheels and tires is
also necessary to ensure reliable operation of
various vehicle systems such as ABS or DSC.
To maintain good handling and vehicle
response, use only tires of a single brand and
tread configuration. After a tire has been dam-
aged, mount the previous wheel and tire combi-
nation again as soon as possible.
Wheels with Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM electronics
When mounting new tires or changing over
from summer to winter tires, or vice versa, only
use wheels with TPM electronics; otherwise the
Tire Pressure Monitor may not be able to detect
a puncture, refer to page79. Your BMW center
will be glad to advise you.
Recommended tire brands
Certain makes of tire are recommended by
BMW for each tire size. They are marked with a
clearly visible BMW designation on the sidewall
of the tire.
When properly used, these tires meet the high-
est standards in terms of safety and handling
characteristics.
Special characteristics of winter tires
BMW recommends winter tires for winter roads
or at temperatures below +457/+76.
Although all-season M+S tires provide better
winter traction than summer tires, they gener-
ally fail to provide the same levels of cold-
weather performance as winter tires.
Pay attention to speed
Always comply with the speed limit for the
winter tires mounted on your car; failure
to do so could result in tire damage and acci-
dents.<
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 pressure indicated on the sidewall of
the tire.
Swapping wheels between axles
BMW advises against swapping wheels
between the front and rear axles, even if all tires
have the same size, as this could impair driving
characteristics. With standard-equipment tires
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Everything from A - Z
228
Everything from A - Z
Index
"..." Identifies Control Display
texts used to select
individual functions and
refers you to the page where
these texts can be found.
A
ABS Antilock Brake
System76
Acceleration assistant, refer to
Launch Control57
Accident, refer to Sending an
Emergency Request210
Activated-charcoal filter for
automatic climate control92
Adaptive brake light
– brake force display82
Adaptive Head Light86
Additives
– coolant196
Address, entering117,123
Address for navigation
– entering117,123
Adjusting temperature inside
the car, refer to Automatic
climate control90
Adjusting the thigh support38
Adjusting the tone during
audio operation, refer to
Tone control136
Airbags82
– indicator/warning lamp84
– sitting safely37
Air conditioning mode
– automatic climate control90
– ventilation92
Air distribution
– automatic90
Air flow rate91
Airing, refer to Ventilation92
Air pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure186Air recirculation, refer to
Recirculated-air mode91
Air supply
– automatic climate control90
– ventilation92
Air vents89
AKI, refer to Fuel
specifications184
Alarm system31
– avoiding unintentional
alarms32
– interior motion sensor32
– switching off an alarm32
– tilt alarm sensor32
Album information for
music153
Albums of music
collection153
All-season tires, refer to
Winter tires190
AM, waveband139
Ambient air, refer to
Recirculated-air mode91
Antenna for mobile phone162
Antifreeze
– coolant196
– washer fluid60
Antilock Brake System
ABS
76
Anti-theft alarm system, refer
to Alarm system31
Anti-theft system27
Approved axle loads, refer to
Weights220
Approved gross vehicle
weight, refer to Weights220
Armrest, refer to Center
armrest98
Arrival time, refer to
Computer64
Ashtray
– front99
– rear100Assistance systems, refer to
Driving stability control
systems76
AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control91
Audio136
– controls136
– switching on/off136
– tone control136
– volume136
Audio device, external98
Automatic
– air distribution90
– air flow rate90
– cruise control60
– headlamp control85
Automatic car washes199
Automatic climate control89
– automatic air distribution90
Automatic curb monitor43
Automatic recirculated-air
control AUC91
Automatic Service
Request179
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic
– towing212
– tow-starting212
AUTO program for automatic
climate control90
AUX-IN port155
Average fuel consumption64
– setting the units65
Avoid highways in
navigation127
Avoiding unintentional
alarms32
Axle loads, refer to
Weights220
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At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Lock buttons, doors, refer to
Locking30
Locking
– adjusting confirmation
signal28
– from inside30
– from outside28
– without remote control, refer
to Convenient access32
Locking and unlocking doors
– confirmation signals28
– from inside29
– from outside27
Low-beam headlamps85
– automatic85
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support38
Luggage compartment lid30
– convenient access33
– emergency release31
– locking or unlocking
separately31
– opening from inside30
– opening from outside30
– remote control28
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack109
Lumbar support38
LW, waveband139
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires190
Maintenance, refer to Service
Booklet
Maintenance system197
Malfunction
– tires79
Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control70
Managing music153
Manual car wash200
Manual operation
– door lock29
– driver's door29
– fuel filler door184
– glass roof36
– transmission lock54Manual transmission51
– tow-starting214
Map display129
Map for navigation
– changing scale129
– entering destination122
Master key, refer to Remote
control26
Maximum cooling90
Maximum speed
– with winter tires190
MDM, refer to M Dynamic
Mode76
"MDrive"44
MDrive44
M dual clutch transmission
with Drivelogic52
– kick-down53
– Launch Control57
– neutral53
– reverse gear53
– sequential mode53
– Shift Lights56
– shiftlock53
– tow-starting214
– unlocking transmission lock
manually54
M Dynamic Mode MDM76
– indicator lamp77
Measurements, refer to
Dimensions219
Memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory40
M Engine Dynamics
Control58
MENU button16
Menus, refer to iDrive16
Microfilter
– BMW Maintenance
System197
– for automatic climate
control92
Microfilter/activated-charcoal
filter
– BMW Maintenance
System197
Microphone
– telephone14
– voice commands14Mirror dimming feature43
Mirrors42
– automatic curb monitor43
– exterior mirrors42
– heating43
– interior rearview mirror43
– memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory40
Mirrors, folding in before
entering a car wash42
M Mobility System206
Mobile phone
– adjusting volume165
– connecting, refer to Mobile
phone, pairing162
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest98
– operation via iDrive165
– pairing162
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
Mobile phone, installation
location, refer to Center
armrest98
Mobile phone, refer to
Telephone162
Mobile phone, refer to the
separate Owner's Manual
Modifications, technical, refer
to For your own safety5
Monitor, refer to iDrive
controls16
Monitoring system for tire
pressures, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor78
MP3 player, connecting, refer
to AUX-IN port155
MP3 player, connecting, refer
to USB-audio interface156
Multifunctional steering
wheel, refer to Buttons on
the steering wheel11
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher58
– refer to Wiper system59
Multimedia screen, refer to
iDrive16
Music, playing152
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238 Satellite radio142
– enabling channel142
– selecting channel143
– storing channel143
Screen, refer to iDrive
controls16
Screw thread for tow
fitting212
SDARS, refer to Satellite
radio142
Sealant, filling207
Seat adjustment
– electric38
– mechanical38
Seat and mirror memory40
Seat belt reminder, refer to
'Fasten safety belts'
reminder42
Seat heating40
Seats37
– adjusting electrically38
– adjusting the seats38
– heating40
– memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory40
– saving a setting, refer to Seat
and mirror memory40
– sitting safely37
Securing cargo102
Securing the vehicle
– from inside29
– from outside27
Selecting new scale for
navigation129
Selector lever positions52
Sequential M Gearbox with
Drivelogic
– Drivelogic drive programs55
Sequential mode53
Service, refer to Roadside
Assistance210
Service car, refer to Roadside
Assistance210
Service data in the remote
control197
Service Interval Display, refer
to Condition Based Service
CBS197
Service Request179Service requirement display,
refer to Condition Based
Service CBS197
Service requirements66
Services status180
Settings
– changing settings on the
Control Display73
– clock, 12h/24h format69
– configuring, refer to
MDrive44
– DVD
147
– language73
Settings and information65
Setting times, refer to
Preselecting switch-on
times93
Shifting54
Shifting gears
– manual transmission51
Shift lever52
Shift Lights56
Shiftlock53
Shift paddles on steering
wheel54
Shift-up display, refer to Shift
Lights56
Shock absorber control, refer
to Electronic Damper
Control EDC77
Short commands for the voice
activation system221
Short route in navigation, refer
to Selecting route127
Shuffled, refer to Random
– CD changer145
– CD player145
Side airbags82
Side window blind, refer to
Roller sun blinds97
Side windows, refer to
Windows34
Signal horn, refer to
Horn10,11
Sitting safely37
– with airbags37
– with head restraint37
– with safety belts37
Ski bag102Sliding/tilt sunroof, refer to
Glass roof, electric35
Slot for remote control49
Smokers' package, refer to
Ashtray99
Snap-in adapter
– inserting/removing171
– use162
Snap-in adapter, refer to
Center armrest storage
compartment98
Snow chains191
Socket, On-Board Diagnosis
OBD198
Socket, refer to Connecting
electrical appliances100
SOS, refer to Sending an
Emergency Request210
Sound output for
entertainment on/off136
Spare fuses,209
Spare fuses, refer to
Fuses209
Special destinations120
Speed
– with winter tires190
Speed limit72
Speed limit warning, refer to
Speed limit72
Speedometer12
Speed Volume137
Split screen, refer to Control
Display, switching on/off19
Split screen content, refer to
Display for split screen
content, selecting19
Spray nozzles, refer to
Cleaning windshield and
headlamps59
Stability control, refer to
Driving stability control
systems76
Start/stop button49
– starting the engine50
– switching off the engine50
Starting, refer to Starting the
engine50
Starting assistance, refer to
Jump starting211
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At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Starting difficulties
– jump starting211
Starting the engine
– start/stop button49
Start menu17
State/province, for
navigation117
Station, selecting
– radio139
Status of this Owner's Manual
at time of printing5
Steam jet199,200
Steering wheel43
– adjustment43
– buttons on steering
wheel11
– lock49
– locking with convenient
access33
– MDrive button44
– shift paddles54
Steering wheel buttons, refer
to Shift paddles54
Storage202
Storage compartments98
Storage nets101
"Store Channel"
on the radio143
Storing music151
Storing seat positions, refer to
Seat and mirror memory40
Storing tires190
Stowage, refer to Storage
compartments98
Street, entering,
navigation118
Summer tires, refer to Wheels
and tires186
Sun blinds97
Surface ice, refer to Outside
temperature warning62
SVCD146
SW, waveband139
Switches, refer to Cockpit10
Switching off
– engine50Switching on
– audio136
– CD changer136
– CD player136
– radio136
Switching the cooling function
on and off91
Switch-on times of parked car
ventilation, preselecting93
Symbols4
– status information19
– traffic bulletins for navigation
system130
T
Tachometer62
Tail lamp
– replacing bulb206
Tail lamps205
– replacing bulb205
Tank contents, refer to
Capacities220
Technical data218
– capacities220
– dimensions219
Technical modifications, refer
to For your own safety5
Telephone162
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest98
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
TeleService Diagnosis176
TeleService Help176
Temperature
– automatic climate control90
– changing unit of measure65
– coolant, refer to Coolant
temperature63
Temperature display
– outside temperature62
– outside temperature
warning62
– setting the units65
Tempomat, refer to Cruise
control60
Tensioning straps, refer to
Securing cargo109The individual vehicle5
Third brake lamp, refer to
Center brake lamp206
Through-loading system100
Tilt alarm sensor32
Tilt function, passenger-side
mirror43
Timer, refer to Preselecting
switch-on times93
Tire inflation pressure186
– loss79,80
Tire pressure monitoring,
refer to Flat Tire Monitor78
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM79
– resetting the system80
– system limitations79
– warning lamp80
Tire puncture, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor79
Tire Quality Grading188
Tires
– age188
– air loss80
– breaking in106
– changing, refer to Changing
wheels208
– condition189
– damage189
– inflation pressure186
– labels188
– minimum tread depth189
– new wheels and tires189
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Flat Tire Monitor78
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM79
– puncture79
– replacing189
– size188
– storage190
– tread depth189
– wear indicators, refer to
Minimum tread depth189
– wheel/tire combination, refer
to Correct wheels and
tires190
– winter tires190
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At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Voice instructions from
navigation system128
– repeating129
– switching on/off128
– volume129
Volume136
– audio sources136
– fuel tank, refer to
Capacities220
– mobile phone165
– TV136
– voice instructions129
Volume balance, tone
setting137
W
Warning and indicator
lamps13
Warning messages, refer to
Check Control70
Warning triangle211
Washer fluid60
– content of the reservoir60
Washer fluid reservoir60
Waste tray, refer to Ashtray99
Water on roads, refer to
Driving through water107
Water penetration199,200
Waveband with the radio139
Wear indicators in tires, refer
to Minimum tread depth189
Weights220
Welcome lamps85
Wheel/tire combination, refer
to Correct wheels and
tires190
Wheelbase, refer to
Dimensions219
Wheels, new189
Wheels and tires186
Width, refer to
Dimensions219Windows34
– convenient operation28
– convenient operation with
convenient access33
– opening, closing34
– pinch protection system35
– safety switch35
Windows, indicator on Control
Display16
Windshield
– cleaning59
Windshield wash59
– filling capacity, reservoir220
– nozzles60
– reservoir for washer fluid60
– washer fluid60
Windshield wiper blades,
changing203
Windshield wipers, refer to
Wiper system59
Winter tires190
– setting speed limit72
– storage190
Wiper blade replacement203
Wiper system59
Word-matching principle for
navigation127
Work in the engine
compartment192
Wrench/screwdriver, refer to
Onboard tool kit203
X
Xenon lamps
– replacing bulb204
Y
Your individual vehicle
– settings, refer to MDrive44
– settings, refer to Personal
Profile26
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