2009 BMW 5 Series Owner's Manual - Page 98
2009 BMW 5 Series Manual
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Technology for comfort, convenience and safety 5. Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the controller until "FTM" is selected and press the controller. Run-flat tires* 1. Cautiously reduce speed to below 50 mph/ 80 km/h. Avoid severe braking and steering maneuvers and do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h. If the vehicle is not equipped with runflat tires, refer to page 229, do not continue driving. Continuing to drive with a flat tire could cause severe accidents.< 2. At the next opportunity, check the air pressure in all four tires. 6. Start the engine, but do not start driving. 7. Select "Reset" and press the controller. 8. Select "Yes" and press the controller. If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is correct, the Flat Tire Monitor may not have been initialized. The system must then be initialized.< 3. In the event of complete tire pressure loss, 0 psi/0 kPa, you can estimate the possible distance for continued driving on the basis of the following guide values: > With a light load: 1 to 2 persons without luggage: approx. 155 miles/250 km > With a medium load: 2 persons, cargo bay full, or 4 persons without luggage: approx. 94 miles/150 km > With a full load: 4 or more persons, cargo bay full: approx. 30 miles/50 km Drive cautiously and do not exceed 50 mph/80 km/h or else you run the risk of causing an accident. In the event of pressure loss, vehicle handling changes. This includes reduced tracking stability in braking, extended braking distance and altered natural steering characteristics. If unusual vibrations or loud noises occur while the vehicle is being driven, this can indicate final failure of the damaged tire. Reduce speed and stop at a suitable location as soon as possible, otherwise pieces of the tire could become detached and cause an accident. Do not continue driving, but instead contact your BMW center.< 9. Start to drive. "resetting FTM ..." is displayed. The initialization finishes during driving. Indication of a flat tire The warning lamp lights up red. A message appears on the Control Display. In addition, an acoustic signal sounds. There is a flat tire or extensive inflation pressure loss. 1. Reduce speed and stop the vehicle carefully. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers. 2. Identify damaged tire. If identification is not possible, contact a BMW center.< 3. Replace the damaged wheel, refer to Changing wheels on page 248. 96 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 721 - © 08/08 BMW AG