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Technology for driving comfort and safetyCONTROLS Actions in the event of a flat tire When driving with damaged tires, the handling characteristics change, e.g. the vehicle will skid Normal tires sooner when braking, braking distances will be 1. Identify the damaged tire. longer, or self-steering response will change. To do so, check the inflation pressure in all Adapt your driving style accordingly. Avoid turn- four tires. ing abruptly and driving over obstacles such as The inflation pressure di splay of the Mobility curbs, potholes, etc. System, page151, can be used for this pur-Since the possible driving distance depends to a pose. considerable degree on the strain exerted on If the inflation pressure in all four tires is cor-the vehicle while driving, it can be shorter or, rect, the Flat Tire Monitor might not have with a gentle driving style, can also be longer, been initialized. The system must then be depending on the speed, road condition, exter- initialized. nal temperature, vehicle load, etc. If it is not possible to identify the damaged Drive cautiously and do not exceed a tire, contact your MINI dealer. speed of 50 mph/80 km/h. A loss of tire inflation pressure results in a 2. Use the Mobility System to remedy the flat change in the handling characteristics, e.g. tire on the damaged wheel, refer to reduced lane stability during braking, a longer page151, or to replace the damaged wheel, braking distance and altered self-steering prop- refer to page153. erties.< Run-flat tires* Vibrations or loud noises while driving can indicate final failure of the tire. Reduce You can continue driving with a damaged tire at your speed and bring the vehicle to a stop; oth- speeds up to 50 mph or 80 km/h. erwise, pieces of tire may come off, which could result in an accident. Do not continue driving Continued driving with a flat tire and contact your MINI dealer.< When driving with a damaged tire: 1. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu-Tire Pressure Monitor vers. 2. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph or TPM* 80km/h. 3. At the next opportunity, check the air pres-The concept sure in all four tires. Measuring the inflation pressure in the four If the inflation pressure in all four tires is cor-mounted tires. The system notifies you if there is rect, the Flat Tire Monitor might not have a significant loss of pressu re in one or more tires. been initialized. The system must then be initialized. Functional requirement Possible driving distance with complete loss of The system must have been reset while the tire inflation pressure: inflation pressure was correct; otherwise, reli- The distance it is possible to drive with a flat tire able signaling of a flat tire is not ensured. depends on the load and the stress on the vehi-Always use wheels with TPM electronics to cle while driving. ensure that the system will operate properly. With an average load, it may be possible to drive for approx. 50 miles/80 km. Online Online Edition Edition for for Part Part no. no. 01 01 40 40 2 2 607 607 326 326 - - © © 03/11 03/11 BMW BMW AGAG 65

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