BMW 3 Owners & Service Manuals

BMW 3: Wheels and tires

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 Tire inflation pressure

General information The tire characteristics and tire inflation pressure influence the following: The service life of the tires. Road safety. Driving comfort. Fuel consumption. Safety informatio

 Tire identification marks

Tire size 245/45 R 18 96 Y 245: nominal width in mm 45: aspect ratio in % R: radial tire code 18: rim diameter in inches 96: load rating, not for ZR tires Y: speed rating, before the R on ZR tires Max

 Tire tread

Summer tires Do not drive with a tire tread of less than 0.12 in/3 mm, otherwise there is an increased risk of hydroplaning. Winter tires Do not drive with a tire tread of less than 0.16 in/4 mm, as s

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 Fuel preparation

The fuel preparation has again been adapted to meet the emission legislation requirements. The high pressure pump and the injectors have been revised and designed for an fuel injection pressure of 350 bar (5076 psi). Overview of fuel preparation Fuel delivery line Rail pressure sensor Di

 Monitoring functions

High-voltage interlock loop The SME control unit evaluates the signal of the high-voltage interlock loop and checks whether there is an open circuit with this circuit. In the event of an open circuit, the battery management electronics control unit can cause the high-voltage system to perform a qu

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