BMW 3: Snow chains
Safety information
Warning With the mounting of snow chains on unsuitable tires, the snow chains can come into contact with vehicle parts. There may be a risk of accident or risk of damage to property. Only mount snow chains on tires that are designated by their manufacturer as suitable for the use of snow chains.
Warning Insufficiently tight snow chains may damage tires and vehicle components. There may be a risk of accident or risk of damage to property.
Make sure that the snow chains are always sufficiently tight. Re-tighten as needed according to the snow chain manufacturer's instructions.
Fine-link snow chains
The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends the use of fine-link snow chains. Certain types of fine-link snow chains have been tested by the manufacturer of the vehicle and recommended as road-safe and suitable.
Information regarding suitable snow chains is available from a dealer's service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Use
Use only in pairs on the rear wheels, equipped with the tires of the following size:
- 225/50 R17.
- 225/45 R18.
Follow the snow chain manufacturer's instructions.
Do not initialize the Flat Tire Monitor after mounting snow chains, as doing so may result in incorrect readings.
Do not reset the Tire Pressure Monitor TPM after mounting snow chains, as doing so may result in incorrect readings.
When driving with snow chains, briefly activate Dynamic Traction Control DTC to optimize the forward momentum.
Maximum speed with snow chains
Do not exceed a speed of 30 mph/50 km/h when using snow chains.
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Concept
The system monitors tire inflation pressure in the
four mounted tires. The system warns you if
there is a loss of pressure in one or more tires.
General information
Sensors in the tire valves
Tire settings
General information
The information about the mounted tires can be
entered in the tire settings if the system does not
automatically detect the tires.
The tire sizes of the mounted tires can be gathe
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System limits
Certain noises can be detected and may lead
to problems. Keep the doors, windows, and
glass sunroof closed.
Noises from the front passenger or the rear
seat bench can impair the system. Avoid
making other noise in the vehicle while
speaking.
Major language dialects can cause problems
with
Washing the vehicle
General information
Regularly remove foreign objects such as leaves
in the area below the windshield when the hood
is raised.
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in winter.
Intense soiling and road salt can damage the
vehicle.
Steam blaster and high-pressure
washer
Safety information
NOTICE
