BMW 3: Messages: for tires without special approval
General information
A low tire inflation pressure may cause the DSC Dynamic Stability Control to be switched on.
Safety information
Warning A damaged regular tire with low or missing tire inflation pressure impacts handling, such as steering and braking response. Run-flat tires can maintain limited stability. There is a risk of accident. Do not continue driving if the vehicle is equipped with normal tires. Follow the information on run-flat tires and continued driving with these tires.
If a tire inflation pressure check is required
Message
A symbol with a Check Control message appears on the Control Display.
Inflation was not carried out according to specifications, e.g., when the tire has not been sufficiently inflated or in the case of a natural steady tire pressure loss.
Measure
Check the tire pressure and correct as needed.
If the tire inflation pressure is too low
Message
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A yellow warning light is
illuminated in
the instrument cluster.
In addition, a symbol with a Check Control message appears on the Control Display.
There is a tire inflation pressure loss.
Measure
1. Reduce the vehicle speed. Do not exceed a speed of 80 mph/130 km/h.
2. At the next opportunity, for instance at a gas station, check the tire inflation pressure in all four tires and correct if necessary.
If there is a significant loss of tire inflation pressure
Message
A yellow warning light is
illuminated in
the instrument cluster.
In addition, a symbol with the affected tire appears in a Check Control message on the Control Display.
There is a flat tire or a major loss in tire inflation pressure.
Measure
1. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.
Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers.
2. Check whether the vehicle is fitted with normal tires or run-flat tires.
Run-flat tires are labeled with a circular symbol containing the letters RSC marked on the tire's sidewall.
3. Read the description on What to do in case of a flat tire.
Messages: for tires with special approval
General information
A low tire inflation pressure may cause the DSC Dynamic Stability Control to be switched on.
Safety information
Warning A damaged regular tire with low or missing tire inflation pressure impacts handling, such as steering and braking response. Run-flat tires can maintain limited stability. There is a risk of accident. Do not continue driving if the vehicle is equipped with normal tires. Follow the information on run-flat tires and continued driving with these tires.
If a tire inflation pressure check is required
Message
A symbol with a Check Control message appears on the Control Display.
Inflation was not carried out according to specifications, e.g., the tire has not been sufficiently inflated.
The system has detected a wheel change, but no reset was done.
The tire inflation pressure has fallen below the level of the last reset.
No reset was performed for the system.
The system issues a warning based on the tire inflation pressures stored during the last reset.
Measure
1. Check the tire pressure and correct as needed.
2. Perform a system reset.
If the tire inflation pressure is too low
Message
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A yellow warning light is
illuminated in
the instrument cluster.
In addition, a symbol with a Check Control message appears on the Control Display.
There is a tire inflation pressure loss.
No reset was performed for the system.
The system issues a warning based on the tire inflation pressures stored during the last reset.
Measure
1. Reduce the vehicle speed. Do not exceed a speed of 80 mph/130 km/h.
2. At the next opportunity, for instance at a gas station, check the tire inflation pressure in all four tires and correct if necessary.
3. Reset the system.
If there is a significant loss of tire inflation pressure
Message
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A yellow warning light is
illuminated in
the instrument cluster.
In addition, a symbol with the affected tire appears in a Check Control message on the Control Display.
There is a flat tire or a major loss in tire inflation pressure.
No reset was performed for the system.
The system issues a warning based on the tire inflation pressures stored during the last reset.
Measure
1. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.
Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers.
2. Check whether the vehicle is fitted with normal tires or run-flat tires.
Run-flat tires are labeled with a circular symbol containing the letters RSC marked on the tire's sidewall.
3. Read the description on What to do in case of a flat tire.
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Actions in the event of a flat tire
Normal tires
1. Identify the damaged tire.
Check the tire inflation pressure in all four
tires, for instance using the tire pressure gage
of a flat tire kit.
For tires with special approval: if the
System limits
Temperature
The tire inflation pressure depends on the tire's
temperature.
Driving or exposure to the sun will increase the
tire's temperature, thus increasing the tire inflation
pressure.
The tire
Flat Tire Monitor FTM
Concept
The system detects tire inflation pressure loss
on the basis of rotation speed differences between
the individual wheels while driving.
In the event of a tire inflation pressure loss, the
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General information
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