2009 BMW 5 Series Owner's Manual - Page 253

3. Check and correct the tire inflation pressure at the earliest opportunity. Protect valve stems with valve stem seal caps against dirt and contamination. Dirt in valve stems is a frequent source of gradual air loss.< 4. Initialize the Flat Tire Monitor, refer to page 95, or reset the Tire Pressure Monitor, refer to page 97. 5. Replace the damaged tire as soon as possible and have the new wheel/tire balanced. position for transport and storage. Always restrain the battery to prevent it from tipping over during transport.< Power failure Following a temporary power failure, e.g. due to a discharged battery, the use of some equipment will be restricted, requiring its reinitialization. In the same way, individual settings are lost and must be updated again: > Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory The positions must be stored again, refer to page 50. > Time and date Must be updated again, refer to page 87. > Radio Radio stations must be stored again, refer to page 174. > Navigation system You must wait until the system becomes functional again, refer to page 142. > Glass roof, electric It may only be possible to raise the glass roof. The system must be initialized, refer to page 44. > Panorama glass roof It may only be possible to raise the glass roof. The system must be reinitialized, refer to page 46. > Active steering The system is deactivated and must be reinitialized, refer to page 99. Until then, larger steering wheel movements are required. > Power windows The pinch prevention system for the power windows must be reinitialized, refer to page 42. Talk to your BMW center before placing the stored vehicle back in service.< Drive reservedly and do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h. The driving characteristics change, for example reduced track stability on braking, extended braking distance, and altered self-steering characteristics in the limit range. In conjunction with winter tires, these characteristics are more pronounced. Only one compact wheel may be mounted. Restore the wheels and tires to their original size as quickly as possible. Failure to do so is a safety risk.< Vehicle battery Battery care The battery is 100% maintenance-free, i.e., the electrolyte will last for the life of the battery when the vehicle is operated in a temperate climate. Your BMW center will be glad to advise in all matters concerning the battery. Charging battery Only charge the battery in the vehicle via the terminals in the engine compartment with the engine switched off. Connections, refer to Jump starting on page 254. Disposal Have old batteries disposed of by your BMW center or hand them in to a recycling center. Maintain the battery in an upright Fuses Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and do not replace a defective fuse with a sub251 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 721 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Driving with compact wheel Controls At a glance