2007 BMW 3 Series Owner's Manual - Page 96
2007 BMW 3 Series Manual
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Technology for driving comfort and safety System limitations TPM cannot warn you in advance of sudden severe tire damage caused by outside influences.< The system does not work correctly if it has not been reset; for example, a flat tire may be indicated even though the tire inflation pressures are correct. The system is inactive and cannot indicate a flat tire if a wheel without TPM electronics, such as a compact spare wheel, has been mounted, or if TPM is temporarily malfunctioning due to other systems or devices using the same radio frequency. > Malfunction Resetting the system Each time a tire inflation pressure has been corrected or a wheel or tire has been changed, reset the system.< iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. Press the button The start menu is called up. 2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Select "Settings" and press the controller. Status indicator on the Control Display The color of the tires represents the status of the tires and the system. TPM takes into account that tire pressures change while the vehicle is being driven. The tire pressures do not need to be corrected unless the TPM instructs you to do so by means of color indicators. 4. Select "Vehicle / Tires" and press the controller. 5. If necessary, move the highlight marker to the uppermost field. Turn the controller until "TPM" is selected and press the controller. Green The tire inflation pressure corresponds to the established target value. "TPM active" appears on the Control Display. One wheel yellow There is a flat tire or substantial loss of tire pressure in the indicated tire. A message appears on the Control Display. will be adapted All wheels yellow There is a flat tire or substantial loss of tire pressure in several tires. A message appears on the Control Display. 6. Start the engine, but do not start driving. 7. Select "Reset" and press the controller. Gray The system cannot detect a puncture. Possible reasons for this: > TPM is being reset > Temporary malfunction caused by systems or devices using the same radio frequency 94 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 013 670 - © 02/07 BMW AG