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3. Check and correct the tire inflation pressure
at the earliest opportunity.
Protect valve stems with valve stem
seal caps against dirt and contamina-
tion. Dirt in valve stems is a frequent source
of gradual air loss.<
4. Initialize the Flat Tire Monitor, refer to
page 94, or reset the Tire Pressure Monitor,
refer to page 96.
5. Replace the damaged tire as soon as possi-
ble and have the new wheel/tire balanced.
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 cli-
mate. Your BMW center will be glad to advise in
all matters concerning the battery.
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 254.
Disposal
Have old batteries disposed of by your
BMW center or hand them in to a recy-
cling 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
Following a temporary power failure, e.g. due to
a discharged battery, the use of some equip-
ment will be restricted, requiring its reinitializa-
tion. In the same way, individual settings are lost
and must be updated again:
> Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory
The positions must be stored again, refer to
page 48.
> Time and date
Must be updated again, refer to page 86.
> Radio
Radio stations must be stored again, refer
to page 174.
> Navigation system
You must wait until the system becomes
functional again, refer to page 142.
> Glass roof, electric
It may only be possible to raise the glass
roof. The system must be initialized, refer to
page 42.
> Panorama glass roof
It may only be possible to raise the glass
roof. The system must be reinitialized, refer
to page 44.
> Active steering
The system is deactivated and must be
reinitialized, refer to page 98. Until then,
larger steering wheel movements are
required.
> Power windows
The pinch prevention system for the power
windows must be reinitialized, refer to
page 40.
Talk to your BMW center before placing
the stored vehicle back in service.
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