2008 BMW 5 Series Owner's Manual - Page 247

Protect valve stems with valve stem seal caps against dirt and contamination. Dirt in valve stems is a frequent source of gradual air loss.< 4. Initialize the Flat Tire Monitor, refer to page 95, or reset the Tire Pressure Monitor, refer to page 97. 5. Replace the damaged tire as soon as possible and have the new wheel/tire balanced. Disposal Have old batteries disposed of by your BMW center or hand them in to a recycling center. Maintain the battery in an upright position for transport and storage. Always restrain the battery to prevent it from tipping over during transport.< Power failure After a temporary power supply interruption, some settings are lost. Take the following steps: > Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory Store the positions again, refer to page 48. > Time and date Reset, refer to text starting on page 86. > Radio Store stations again, refer to page 174. > Navigation system Wait until the system starts, refer to page 142. Driving with compact wheel Drive reservedly and do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h. The driving characteristics change, for example reduced track stability on braking, extended braking distance, and altered self-steering characteristics in the limit range. In conjunction with winter tires, these characteristics are more pronounced. Only one compact wheel may be mounted. Restore the wheels and tires to their original size as quickly as possible. Failure to do so is a safety risk.< Vehicle battery Battery care The battery is 100% maintenance-free, i.e., the electrolyte will last for the life of the battery when the vehicle is operated in a temperate climate. Your BMW center will be glad to advise in all matters concerning the battery. Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and do not replace a defective fuse with a substitute of another color or amperage rating, as this could lead to a circuit overload, ultimately resulting in a fire in the vehicle.< Sedan Spare fuses, plastic tweezers and fuse allocation diagram are located in the compartment for the onboard tool kit, refer to page 237. Charging battery Only charge the battery in the vehicle via the terminals in the engine compartment with the engine switched off. Connections, refer to Jump starting on page 248. Sports Wagon Spare fuses and a pair of plastic tweezers are contained in the onboard tool kit, refer to page 237. A fuse allocation diagram is located in the cargo bay behind the right-hand side panel. 245 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 240 - © 08/07 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Fuses Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance