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:
Activating/deactivating airrecirculation
mode
You can deactivate the flow of fresh air if
unpleasant odors are entering the vehicle
from outside. The air already inside the
vehicle will then be recirculated.
The operation of air-recirculat ...
Brake fluid
For further brake fluid specification information, refer to Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants in the Technical and consumer information section of this manual.
WARNING:
- Use only new flu ...
Driver’s seat
1) Seat position forward/backward control switch
To adjust the seat forward or backward, move the control switch forward or backward.
During forward/backward adjustment of the seat, you cannot ad ...
