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
See also:
Message when the system was not
reset
A Check Control message is displayed.
The system detected a wheel change but was
not reset.
Warnings regarding the current tire inflation
pressure are not reliable.
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Coolant
Coolant consists of half water and half additive. Not all commercially available
additives are suitable for your BMW. Ask your BMW center for suitable additives.
Only use suitable additives; other ...
Swapping the telephone and additional
telephone
The function of the telephone and additional telephone
can be swapped automatically.
1. "Telephone"
2. "Bluetooth® (phone)"
3. "Swap phone/addit. phone" ...