2009 BMW M3 Owner's Manual - Page 220

Replacing components Components of the M Mobility System Filling the sealant Strictly follow the specified sequence, otherwise the sealant may escape under high pressure.< 1. Shake the sealant bottle. 2. Screw connection hose 9 onto the connector of the sealant bottle. 3. Ensure that screw 8 on the pressure gauge is closed. 1 2 Sealant bottle and label with speed restriction Filling hose from sealant bottle to wheel 4. Unscrew the dust cap from the valve of the defective wheel and screw filling hose 2 of the sealant bottle onto the valve. 5. Insert the sealant bottle into the housing of the compressor so that the bottle is upright. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Connector and cable for the cigarette lighter socket/power socket Holder for the sealant bottle Compressor On/off switch Pressure gauge for displaying the tire inflation pressure Screw on pressure gauge to reduce tire inflation pressure Hose to connect compressor and sealant bottle or compressor and wheel 6. Ensure that the compressor is switched off, position 0. 7. Insert connector 3 into the cigarette lighter socket/power socket in the interior of the vehicle, refer to page 107. 8. With the ignition switched on: Switch on the compressor and let it run for approx. 3 minutes to fill the sealant. The inflation pressure of the tire after filling is unimportant. 9. Switch off the compressor. 10. Detach the hoses from the sealant bottle connector and from the tire valve. Return the M Mobility System to its storage location in the vehicle. The connector, cable and connection hose are stored in the compressor housing. Using the M Mobility System To repair a flat tire with the M Mobility System, proceed as follows: > Fill the sealant, refer to page 218. > Distribute the sealant, refer to page 218. > Produce the tire inflation pressure, refer to page 219. 218 Distributing the sealant Immediately drive approx. 2 miles/3 km to evenly distribute the sealant in the tire. Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 999 - © 08/08 BMW AG