2010 BMW 135 Owner's Manual - Page 82

Technology for driving comfort and safety Start driving. The tires are shown in gray and "Resetting TPM..." is displayed. After driving a few minutes, the set inflation pressures in the tires are accepted as the target values to be monitored. The system reset is completed during your drive, and can be interrupted at any time. When the trip is resumed, the reset is continued automatically. On the Control Display, the wheels are shown in green and "Status: TPM active" is displayed again. If a flat tire is detected while the system is resetting and determining the inflation pressures, all wheels on the Control Display are displayed in yellow. The message "Low tire!" is shown.< without luggage: approx. 95 miles/150 km > With a full load: 4 persons, cargo area full: approx. 30 miles/50 km Drive cautiously 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 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.< Message for low tire inflation pressure The warning lamps come on in yellow and red. A message appears on the Control Display. 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 run-flat tires, refer to page 196, the standard equipment by design, do not continue driving. Otherwise, a severe accident could result after a tire puncture if you continue driving.< 2. In the event of complete pressure loss, 0 psi/0 kPa, you can estimate the possible distance for continued 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 area full, or 4 persons Status display The current status of the Tire Pressure Monitor TPM can be displayed on the Control Display, e.g., whether or not the TPM is active. 1. "Vehicle Info" 2. "Vehicle status" 3. "Tire Pressure Monitor - TPM" The status is displayed. Malfunction The small warning lamp flashes in yellow and then lights up continuously; the large warning lamp comes on in yellow. On the Control Display, the wheels are shown in gray and a message appears. No punctures can be detected. 80 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 846 - © 08/09 BMW AG