2009 BMW 128 Owner's Manual - Page 69
2009 BMW 128 Manual
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1. Start the engine immediately before pulling away, but do not drive off yet. driving. A severe accident could result if you continue driving after a tire puncture.< 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 distance for which you can continue 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 without luggage: approx. 90 miles/150 km > With a full load: 4 persons, cargo bay full: approx. 30 miles/50 km Drive cautiously and do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h, otherwise there is a risk of an accident. 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.< 3. Press button 2 to confirm your choice of the Flat Tire Monitor. 4. Press button 2 for approx. 5 seconds, until the reading shown below is displayed: 5. Start to drive. Initialization is completed while the car is on the move, without any feedback. Indication of a flat tire The warning lamps come on in yellow and red. In addition, a signal sounds. There is a flat tire or substantial loss of tire pressure. 1. Cautiously reduce speed to below 50 mph/ 80 km/h. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h. If the car is not equipped with RunFlat Tires, refer to page 112, the standard equipment by design, do not continue Malfunction The warning lamps come on in yellow.The Flat Tire Monitor has a malfunction or has failed. Have the system checked as soon as possible. 67 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 853 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Driving tips Controls 2. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up or down repeatedly until the corresponding symbol appears in the display accompanied by the word "RESET". At a glance