2007 BMW 3 Series Owner's Manual - Page 95

8. Select "Yes" and press the controller. without luggage: approx. 90 miles/150 km > With a full load or when towing a trailer: 4 persons, cargo bay full: approx. 30 miles/50 km Drive cautiously and do not exceed a speed of 50 mph or 80 km/h. 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 vibration or loud noises occur during the journey, this may be an indication that the damaged tire has finally failed. Reduce your speed and pull over as soon as possible at a suitable location. Otherwise parts of the tire could come loose, resulting in an accident. Do not continue driving. Instead, contact your BMW center.< Indication of a flat tire The warning lamps come on in yellow and red. A message appears on the Control Display. In addition, an acoustic signal sounds. There is a flat tire or substantial loss of tire pressure. 1. Cautiously reduce speed to below 50 mph or 80 km/h. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph or 80 km/h. If the car is not equipped with RunFlat Tires, refer to page 221, the standard equipment by design, do not continue driving. Otherwise a severe accident could result after a tire puncture if you continue driving.< 2. At the next opportunity, check the air pressure in all four tires. If all four tires are inflated to the correct pressures, the Flat Tire Monitor might 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 guidelines: > 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 Malfunction The warning lamps come on in yellow. A message appears on the Control Display. The Flat Tire Monitor has a malfunction or has failed. Have the system checked as soon as possible. Tire Pressure Monitor TPM* The concept TPM checks the inflation pressures of the four mounted tires. The system notifies you if there is a significant loss of pressure in one or more tires. Functional requirement In order to assure the reliable reporting of a flat tire, the system must be reset while all tire inflation pressures are correct. Each time a tire inflation pressure has been corrected or a wheel or tire has been changed, reset the system.< 93 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 013 670 - © 02/07 BMW AG Reference Mobility Always use wheels with TPM electronics. Otherwise, the system may malfunction. Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips 9. Start to drive. Initialization is completed while the car is on the move, without any feedback. Controls At a glance