BMW X5 - Manual (Page 136)

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Information for your safety
It is not merely the tire's service life, but
also driving comfort and – to a great
extent – driving safety that depend on
the condition of the tires and the main-
tenance of the specified tire pressure.
Check the tire inflation pressure
regularly, including on the spare
wheel: at least every two weeks and
before beginning a longer trip. If this is
not done, incorrect tire pressures can
cause driving instability and tire dam-
age, ultimately resulting in an accident.
Do not drive with a depressurized, i.e.
flat tire. A flat tire greatly impairs steer-
ing and braking response, and can lead
to complete loss of control over the
vehicle.
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Checking inflation pressure
Only check tire inflation pressure when
the tires are cold. i.e. after driving a
maximum of 1.25 miles/2 km or when
the vehicle has been parked for at least
2 hours. When tires are warm, the tire
inflation pressure increases.
Inflation pressure for original
equipment tires
You will find tire inflation pressures on
the inside door pillar.
Inflation pressure for other tire
sizes
The table on the next page provides the
correct inflation pressures for tires at
ambient temperature, in psi/kilopascal.
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Tire inflation pressure
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