2006 BMW X5 Owner's Manual - Page 141

Tire inflation pressure Information for your safety The condition of the tires and the maintenance of the specified tire pressure are crucial not only to the tire's service life, but also to driving comfort and most importantly, driving safety. After correcting the inflation pressure(s), always reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor, refer to page 99.< 141n Inflation pressures for factoryinstalled tires The tire inflation pressure specifications for your factory-installed tires at ambient temperature are listed on the edge of the driver's door and can be consulted when the door is open. Check the tire inflation pressure regularly and correct it as needed, even on the spare wheel: at least twice a month and before starting long trips. If you fail to observe this precaution, you may be driving on tires with incorrect tire pressures, a condition that can not only compromise your vehicle's driving stability, but also lead to tire damage and the risk of an accident. Do not drive with deflated, i.e. flat, tires. A flat tire will seriously impairs your vehicle's handling and braking response. Attempts to drive on a flat tire can lead to loss of control over the vehicle.< Inflation pressures The tire pressure tables in the following pages give all of the pressure specifications for the tire sizes indicated at ambient temperature. The inflation pressures apply to the tire sizes and tire brands respectively approved and recommended by BMW; a list of these is available from your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center.< Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 159 867 - © 07/05 BMW AG Index Data Repairs Maintenance Only check tire inflation pressure when the tires are cold. This means after a maximum of 1.25 miles/2 km driving or when the vehicle has been parked for at least 2 hours. When tires are warm, the tire inflation pressure increases. Controls Checking pressure 530de225 Overview