BMW 5 Series: 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 degree.
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
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.
Changing wheels and tires
Mounting
Information on mounting tires
Have mounting and balancing performed
only by a service center or tire specialist.
If this work is not carried out properly, there is
the danger of subse ...
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 recommended.
Consult your service center for m ...
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Control Buttons(radio with CD and Radio with CD/DVD/MEM)
The buttons used to control the
radio are:
RADIO/BAND: Press to turn the
radio on and choose between AM,
FM, and XMâ„¢, if equipped.
Menu Knob: Turn to navigate the
available menus.
TUNE: T ...
Deactivating cruise control
There are several ways to deactivate cruise
control:
•► Briefly press the cruise control lever
forwards 3.
or•► Brake.
Cruise control is automatically deactivated if:
...
Compass Operation
Compass operation can be affected
by driving near power lines or
stations, across bridges, through
tunnels, over railroad crossings, past
large vehicles, or driving near large
objects that c ...
