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Using the M Mobility systemTo repair a flat tire using the M Mobility
system, proceed as follows:
>Fill with sealant, refer to page 139
>Distribute the sealant, refer to
page 139
>Restore tire inflation pressure, refer
to page 139.
Filling with sealant1. Shake the bottle of sealant
2. Screw hose 9 onto the opening of
the sealant bottle
3. Twist the dust cap off of the valve on
the flat tire and screw filler hose 2
connected to the sealant bottle onto
the valve
4. Insert the sealant bottle into the con-
nector on the compressor so that it is
standing upright
5. Make sure that the system is
switched off, position 0
6. Insert connector 3 into the cigarette
lighter socket inside the vehicle, refer
to page 98
7. When using the version with the
manometer on the hose: make sure
that screw 8 on the pressure gauge
is tightened down
8. With the ignition key in position 2:
Switch on the compressor and keep
it running for approx. 3 minutes to fill
in the sealant. It does not matter
what the tire's inflation pressure is
afterward
9. Turn the system off and disconnect
the hose from the sealant bottle and
the wheel valve. Stow the M Mobility
system in the vehicle.Distributing the sealantRight afterward, drive at least about
2 miles / 3 km, so that the sealant is
distributed evenly in the tire.
Do not exceed a maximum speed
of 35 mph / 60 km/h.
If possible, keep the vehicle speed
above 12 mph / 20 km/h. pull over at a suitable location
2. Screw hose 9 connected to the com-
pressor directly onto the tire valve
3. Insert connector 3 into the cigarette
lighter socket inside the vehicle
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4. Adjust the tire inflation pressure to
29 psi / 200 kilopascal. For this pur-
pose, with the ignition key in
position 2:
>Increase the tire pressure: switch
on the compressor, position I. To
check the current inflation pres-
sure, turn off the device briefly
>Reduce the tire pressure: press
button 8, or turn screw 8 on the
manometer.
Do not run the compressor for
longer than 10 minutes, otherwise
the unit may overheat and be dam-
aged.<
If the tire fails to hold the pres-
sure, drive the vehicle again, see
Distributing the sealant. Then repeat
Steps 1 through 4 once.
The use of the M Mobility system may
be ineffective if the damaged area in
the tire is larger than approx. 1/8 in /
4 mm. If the tire cannot be temporarily
repaired with the M Mobility system,
please consult the nearest BMW cen-
ter, or a workshop that has appropri-
ately trained personnel working in
accordance with BMW specifications,<
The tire pressure must be at least
29 psi / 200 kilopascal. Otherwise,
do not continue driving.<
Driving on
Do not exceed the maximum
speed limit of 45 mph / 80 km/h;
otherwise, accidents may occur.<
Have the damaged tire replaced
as soon as possible. Reinitialize
the Flat Tire Monitor, and refer to
page 84 for further information.
Have the sealant bottle of the M Mobil-
ity system replaced.<
Battery
Battery posts, terminals, and
related accessories contain lead
and lead compounds. Wash hands after
handling.<
MaintenanceThe battery is completely maintenance-
free. This means that the original bat-
tery acid will normally last for the ser-
vice life of the battery under moderate
climate conditions. Your BMW center
will be glad to advise you if you have
any questions concerning the battery.
Please consult your BMW center
whenever you have any questions
concerning the battery. when the engine is not running. Use the
connections provided in the engine
compartment. Terminals, refer to Jump-
starting, page 143.
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Everything from A to Z
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Tires
age 114
breaking in 108
condition 115
damage 115
flat 137
inflation pressure 112
storing 117
tread 115, 116
tread wear indicators,
refer to Tire tread 116
winter tires 116
Tools 132
Torque
engine 150
Tow bar 145
Tow rope 145
Towing 145
Towing eyelet 145
Towing the vehicle 145
Tow-starting 145
Track mode, refer to M
Track mode 82
Track width, refer to Dimen-
sions 151
Transmission
breaking in 108
Transport securing devices,
refer to Securing
cargo 104
Transporting children
safely 55Trap protection
glass sunroof 40
power windows 39
Tread depth, refer to Tire
tread 116
Tread wear indicators in
the tires, refer to Tire
tread 116
Tread wear, tires 116
Trip distance recorder, refer
to Trip odometer 75
Trip meter, refer to Trip
odometer 75
Trip odometer 75
Trunk lid, refer to Luggage
compartment lid 34
Trunk lighting, refer to Lug-
gage compartment light-
ing 34
Turn signal indicator 71
bulb replacement 134
indicator lamp 20
Turn signal indicator, side
bulb replacement 134
Turning circle, refer to
Dimensions 151
TV function, refer to the
Owner's Manual for
Onboard ComputerU
Underbody protection, refer
to the Caring for your vehi-
cle brochure
Units
average fuel
consumption 80
temperature 79
Unlocking
from inside 33
from outside 29, 32
Upshift indicator, refer to
Shift Lights 70
V
Vehicle
battery 140
break-in procedures 108
dimensions 151
leaving the vehicle 64
loading 102
starting 62
washing, refer to the Car-
ing for your vehicle bro-
chure 72
weight 152
Vehicle Memory 59
Vehicle weight 152
Ventilation 90
draft-free 93
Viscosity 123Voice command system 22
microphone 97
Voice control, refer to sepa-
rate Owner's Manual
Volume
luggage compartment 152
W
Warning and indicator
lamps 18
Warning lamp 'Please fas-
ten safety belts' 18
Warning messages 77
Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet 126
Warranty, refer also to sepa-
rate booklet 7
Washer fluid
adding 122, 153
Washer fluid reservoir 122
volume 122
Washer jets, refer to Wind-
shield washer jets 73
Washer/wiper system 72, 73
washer fluid 122
Waste tray, refer to
Ashtray 98
Weights 152
Wheelbase, refer to Dimen-
sions 151
Wheels and tires 112
Wheelslip control DSC 82
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