After a few minutes of driving, the set tire infla-
tion pressures in the tires are applied as the set
values to be monitored. Resetting finishes dur-
ing driving. The tires are shown in green on the
Control Display.

If a flat tire is detected during resetting
and applying the tire inflation pressures,

all tires are shown in yellow on the Control Dis-
play. The message "Tire low!" is displayed.

Message with low tire inflation

pressure

The warning lamp lights up yellow. A
message appears on the Control Dis-
play. In addition, an acoustic signal

sounds. There is a flat tire or extensive inflation
pressure loss.

Cautiously reduce speed to below 50 mph/
80 km/h. Avoid sudden braking and steer-
ing maneuvers. Do not exceed a speed of
50 mph/80 km/h.

If the vehicle is not equipped with run-
flat tires as provided at the factory,

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, do not continue driving.

Continuing to drive with a flat tire could
cause severe accidents.

In the event of complete tire pressure loss,
0 psi/0 kPa, you can estimate the possible
distance for continued driving on the basis
of the following guide values:

With a light load:
1 to 2 persons without luggage:
approx. 155 miles/250 km

With a medium load:
2 persons, cargo bay full, or
4 persons without luggage:
approx. 95 miles/150 km

With a full load:
4 or more persons, cargo bay full:
approx. 30 miles/50 km

Drive cautiously and do not exceed
speeds of 50 mph/80 km/h or else you

run the risk of causing an accident. In the event
of pressure loss, vehicle handling changes. This
includes reduced tracking stability in braking,
extended braking distance and altered natural
steering characteristics.
If unusual vibrations or loud noises occur while
the vehicle is being driven, this can indicate final
failure of the damaged tire. Reduce speed and
stop at a suitable location as soon as possible,
otherwise pieces of the tire could become
detached and cause an accident. Do not con-
tinue driving, but instead contact the BMW
Sports Activity Vehicle Center.

Malfunction

The yellow warning lamp flashes and
then lights up continuously. The tires
are shown in gray on the Control Dis-

play and a message is displayed. No flat tire can
be detected.
A message like this is displayed in the following
situations:

In case of a malfunction:
Have the system checked

This manual is related to the following products:

X5 xDrive48i 2009 X5 xDrive30i 2009 2009 X5