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Flat Tire Monitor* The concept The Flat Tire Monitor keeps track of the inflation pressures in your tires as you drive. The system provides an alert when- ever the inflation pressure drops signifi- cantly below the specified pressure in one or more tires. In order for the Flat Tire Monitor to 'learn' "YES" the correct tire inflation pressure, check the inflation pressure in all tires against the Select and confirm. The Flat Tire Monitor inflation pressure table on page 185 and starts an automatic 'learning' process as make corrections as necessary. Then pro- the car is driven, and memorizes these ref- ceed to initialize the system. erence pressures. This one-off learning This symbol will appear in the takes at least 10 minutes, after which the Check Control to inform you that Flat Tire Monitor is able to detect and indi- the inflation pressure of a tire has cate a flat tire. fallen significantly. A text message appears Repeat this process after any changes in at the same time. tire inflation pressure, tire rotation or Please take note of the additional informa-replacement. tion in the Control Display. You can find more information on the "NO" Check Control starting on page 85. Select and confirm to return to the "Set- The Flat Tire Monitor cannot indicate tings" menu. sudden severe tire damage caused by outside factors and does not detect a Flat tire natural, even pressure drop in all four The symbol will light up red, accompanied tires.< by a status message in the Check Control. Initializing the system > Vehicles with standard tires: If this occurs, reduce vehicle speed immediately and stop the vehicle. Avoid hard and sudden steering and braking maneuvers. Replace the defective tire > Vehicles with run-flat tires: If this occurs, carefully but quickly reduce vehicle speed to below 50 mph (80 km/h). Avoid hard and sudden steering and braking maneuvers. Additional information on run-flat tires is provided on page 186. Technology for comfort, convenience and safety1. Switch ignition on, do not start the engine Please take note of the additional informa- 2. Select "RPA" from the "Settings" menu tion in the Control Display. and confirm your selection. The initial- ization menu appears. 98 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 157 197 - © 11/02 BMW AG

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