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:
Comfort function
▷ Press the switch twice with
the sunroof open:
The sunroof is raised.
▷ When the sunroof is raised,
briefly press the switch twice
in the opening direction:
The sunroof is opene ...
Audio playback
Selecting the track using the button
Press the button repeatedly
until the
desired track is played.
Selecting a track via iDrive
Audio CDs
Select the desired track to begin playback.
CDs/D ...
Destination entry by voice
General information
▷ Instructions for voice activation system.
▷ When making a destination entry by voice,
you can change between voice operation
and iDrive.
▷ To have the av ...
