2007 BMW 5 Series Owner's Manual - Page 99

8. Select "Yes" and press the controller. In contrast to a compact wheel, a spare wheel is equipped with the necessary TPM electronics and also monitored after mounting and after resetting the system. Have the tire replaced by a BMW center or a workshop informed on handling TPM which works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel. Run-flat tires* 9. Start to drive. The tires are shown in gray and "Resetting TPM..." is displayed. After a few minutes of driving, the set tire inflation pressures in the tires are applied as the set values to be monitored. Resetting finishes during driving. The tires are shown in green on the Control Display. If a flat tire is detected during resetting and applying the tire inflation pressures, all tires are shown in yellow on the Control Display. The message "Tire low!" is displayed.< 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 226, do not continue driving. Continuing to drive with a flat tire could cause severe accidents.< 2. 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. 95 miles/150 km > With a full load: 4 or more persons, cargo bay full: approx. 30 miles/50 km Drive reservedly and do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/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 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.< The warning lamp lights up yellow. 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. Check whether your vehicle is equipped with standard tires or run-flat tires. You will recognize run-flat tires by a circular symbol containing the letters RSC on the side of the tire, refer to page 226.< Standard tires 1. If all four wheels are shown in yellow, identify the damaged tire on the vehicle. 2. Replace the damaged wheel or wheels, refer to Changing wheels on page 239. 97 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 013 308 02/07 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Message with low tire inflation pressure Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance