BMW 5 Series: Initialization
The initialization process adopts the set inflation tire pressures as reference values for the detection of a flat tire. Initialization is started by confirming the inflation pressures.
Do not initialize the system when driving with snow chains.
1. "Vehicle Info"
2. "Vehicle status"
3. 
"Reset"
4. Start the engine - do not drive away.
5. Start the initialization with "Reset".
6. Drive away.
The initialization is completed while driving, which can be interrupted at any time.
The initialization automatically continues when driving resumes.
Status display
The current status of the Flat Tire Monitor can
be displayed on the Control Display, e.g.,
whether or not the FTM is active.
1. "Vehicle Info"
2. "Vehicle status"
3. " ...
Indication of a flat tire
The yellow warning lamp lights
up. A
Check Control message is displayed.
There is a flat tire or a major loss in tire
inflation pressure.
1. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.
Avoid sudd ...
See also:
Headlight, position light, turn signal light, side marker light and front fog
light bulb replacement
(1) Headlight (High) (2) Headlight (Low) (3) Front turn signal light / Position
light (4) Front fog light (if equipped)
Headlight bulb
WARNING - Halogen bulbs
• Halogen bulbs contain pressu ...
Body Lubrication
All moving points of the body, such as door and hood hinges and locks, should
be lubricated each time the engine oil is changed. Use a nonfreezing lubricant on
locks during cold weather.
Make sur ...
Towing points
Front towing eye
The screw-in towing eye is attached tothe vehicle jack in the luggagecompartment. Keep the towing eye withthe vehicle at all times.
CAUTION:
The screw-in towing eye has aleft-hand ...
