Snow Chains - BMW X3 xDrive20i 2013 Owner's Handbook Manual

X3 series 2013
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Mobility
If it does not reach a pressure of 2 bar:
1.
Switch off compressor.
2.
Remove the filler hose from the wheel.
3.
10 m/400 inches to distribute the sealing
compound in the tyre.
4.
Re-inflate the tyre with the compressor.
Contact a Service centre if the device does
not reach a tyre inflation pressure of 2 bar.
Store Mobility system
1.
Remove the filler hose of the sealant cylin‐
der from the wheel.
2.
Unscrew the connecting hose of the com‐
pressor from the sealant cylinder.
3.
Connect the filling hose of the sealant cyl‐
inder that was previously connected with
the valve with the free connection on the
sealant cylinder.
This can prevent sealant residues from es‐
caping from the cylinder.
4.
Pack empty sealant cylinder to avoid soiling
in the boot.
5.
Store Mobility system in the car again.
Spread sealant compound
Immediately drive for approx. 10 km/5 miles to
evenly distribute the sealing compound in the
tyre.
Do not exceed a speed of 80 km/h, 50 mph.
If possible, not do drive slower than 20 km/h,
12 mph.
Correcting the tyre inflation pressure
1.
Stop in a suitable area.
2.
Bolt the connecting hose of the compressor
directly onto the tyre valve.
3.
Insert the plug into the socket on the inside
of the vehicle.
4.
Correct tyre inflation pressure to 2.5 bar.
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Increase pressure: switch on the com‐
pressor with the engine running or the
ignition switched on.
Reduce pressure: press the button on
the compressor.
Continue with journey
Do not exceed maximum permitted speed of
80 km/h, approx. 50 mph.
Reinitialise runflat indicator, see page 95.
Have the punctured tyre and the sealant cylinder
of the Mobility system replaced as soon as pos‐
sible.

Snow chains

Fine-link snow chains
Only certain fine-link snow chains have been
tested, found safe for use in traffic, and recom‐
mended by the manufacturer of your vehicle.
The Service centre is able to provide the details
of these makes.
Use
Snow chains may only be used in pairs on the
rear wheels with tyres of the following sizes:
205/65 R 17.
225/60 R 17.
245/50 R 18.
245/45 R 19.
Do not use snow chains on tyres of size
245/55 R 17
Do not fit tyres of size 245/55 R 17 with snow
chains as otherwise the vehicle could be dam‐
aged.◀
Observe the chain manufacturer's instructions.
Ensure that the snow chains are always ade‐
quately taut. Re-tighten them if necessary in ac‐
cordance with the chain manufacturer's instruc‐
tions.

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