2006 BMW M3 Owner's Manual - Page 84

84 Flat Tire Monitor 1. Before driving off, start the engine but do not start driving 2. Press the button as long as you need to, but no more than 8 seconds, until the indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up in yellow for several seconds 3. Drive off. Initialization is completed during the drive without any feedback issued. When driving with snow chains, do not initialize the system.< The system could issue a false warning or function in a delayed manner in the following situations: > System was not initialized > You are driving on a snow-covered or slippery road surface > Performance-oriented driving: slip at the drive wheels, high levels of lateral acceleration > You are driving with snow chains To activate/deactivate the system The system is automatically activated in ignition key position 2 and consequently is on whenever the vehicle is operated. To deactivate the system: tap the button, the indicator lamp will light up yellow. To activate the system: tap the button again; the indicator lamp goes out. Deactivate the system when snow chains are mounted, since false warnings and undetected losses in pressure are possible under these kinds of conditions. Initializing the system The initialization is completed while you are driving, and can be interrupted at any time. Initialization is automatically continued when you continue driving. When driving with snow chains, do not initialize the system.< Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 158 512 - © 09/04 BMW AG