Snow chains
Only certain fine-link snow chains have been tested by BMW, classified as safe for use and recommended. Consult your service center for more information.
BMW X5: use only in pairs on the rear wheels, equipped with tires of the following size:
▷ 255/55 R 18
▷ 255/50 R 19
BMW X6: use only in pairs on rear wheels of size
255/50 R 19.
Observe the manufacturer's instructions when mounting snow chains. Do not exceed a speed of 30 mph/50 km/h when using snow chains.
Do not initialize the Flat Tire Monitor if snow chains are mounted; otherwise, the instrument might issue an incorrect reading.
When driving with snow chains, it can be beneficial to temporarily activate DTC
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Front: automatic transmission
Opening
Press on the cover.
Emptying
Take out the insert.
Lighter
Press on the cover
Push in the lighter.
The lighter can be removed as
soon as it pops back out.
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Towing other vehicles
General information
Light towing vehicle
Your vehicle must not be lighter than the
vehicle being towed; otherwise, it will not be
possible to control vehicle response.◀
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On/off and tone
The following audio and video sources share the same control elements and adjustments:
> Radio
> CD/DVD player
> CD changer
> Video
> External devices, e.g. MP3 player ...