BMW 5 Series: System limits
Sudden tire damage
Sudden serious tire damage caused by
external influences cannot be indicated in advance.◀
A natural, even pressure loss in all four tires cannot be detected. Therefore, check the tire inflation pressure regularly.
The system could be delayed or malfunction in the following situations:
▷ When the system has not been initialized.
▷ When driving on a snowy or slippery road
surface.
▷ Sporty driving style: slip in the drive wheels,
high lateral acceleration.
▷ When driving with snow chains.
Functional requirements
The system must have been initialized when the
tire inflation pressure was correct; otherwise,
reliable signaling of a flat tire is not ensured. Initialize
the system after each correction of th ...
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. " ...
See also:
Brake assist system
WARNING
Do not be overconfident about the brake assist. It is not a system that brings
more braking ability to the vehicle beyond its braking capability. Always use the
utmost care when driving r ...
Full Size Spare – If Equipped
The full size spare is for temporary emergency use only.
This tire may look like the original equipped tire on the
front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not. This spare
tire may have limi ...
Push starting
CAUTION:
- CVT models cannot be push-started or tow-started. Attempting to do so may cause
transmission damage.
- Do not push start this vehicle. The three-way catalyst may be damaged. ...