BMW M6 Convertible 2008 - Manual (Page 221)

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Model with pressure gauge integrated
in housing*
3 Connector and cable for lighter socket
4 Mounting for sealing bottle
5 Compressor
6 On/Off switch
7 Pressure gauge for indicating tire inflation
pressure
8 Button for reducing tire inflation pressure
9 Connecting hose for connecting compres-
sor and sealant bottle or compressor and
wheel
Connector, cable and connecting hose are
stored on underside of compressor.
Using M Mobility System
To repair a flat tire with the M Mobility System,
proceed as follows:
> Fill sealant into wheel, refer to page 219 .
> Distribute sealant, refer to page 219 .
> Produce tire inflation pressure, refer to
page
219 .
Filling sealant into wheel
Strictly comply with the specified order,
otherwise highly pressurized sealant
could escape. <
1. Shake sealant bottle.
2. Screw hose 9 onto connection of sealant
bottle.
3. For model with pressure gauge on hose:
Make sure that screw
8 on pressure gauge
is closed.
4. Screw dust cap off valve of defective wheel
and screw filling hose
2 of sealant bottle
onto valve.
5. Insert sealant bottle on compressor hous-
ing so that it is positioned upright.
6. Make sure that device is switched off,
position 0.
7. Insert connector 3 into lighter socket in
vehicle interior, refer to page 112 .
8. With the ignition switched on, refer to
page
59 :
Switch on the device and allow to run for
approx. 3 minutes to fill wheel with sealant.
It is not important what inflation pressure
the tire has after filling.
9. Switch off device.
10. Remove connecting hose from connection
of sealant bottle and tire valve.
Stow the M Mobility System in the vehicle
again.
Distributing sealant
Immediately drive approx. 2 miles/3 km so that
sealant is evenly distributed in tire.
Do not exceed a maximum speed of
35 mph/60 km/h. Do not drop below
12 mph/20 km/h if possible. <
Producing tire inflation pressure
1. After approx. 2 miles/3 km, stop at suitable
location.
2. Screw compressor hose 9 directly onto tire
valve.
3. Insert connector 3 in lighter socket in vehi-
cle interior.
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