BMW 5 Series: Wheels and tires
Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equipment or country variant. This also applies for safety-related functions and systems.
- Tire inflation pressure
- Tire identification marks
- Tire tread
- Tire damage
- Changing wheels and tires
- Run-flat tires
- Snow chains
Fuel
Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not avai ...
Tire inflation pressure
Safety information
The tire characteristics and tire inflation pressure
influence the following:
▷ The service life of the tires.
▷ Road safety.
▷ Driving comfort.
Checking th ...
See also:
Trailer Tongue Weight (TW)
The tongue weight is the downward force exerted on the
hitch ball by the trailer. In most cases it should not be less
than or more than 10% of the trailer load. You must
consider this as part of ...
Emissions inspection and maintenance programs
In some localities, it may be a legal
requirement to passan inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.
For states that require an ...
Engine compartment
1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Air cleaner
5. Fuse box
6. Positive battery terminal
7. Negative battery terminal
8. Windshield washer fluid r ...
