BMW M3 Coupe 2006 - Manual (Page 139)

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Using the M Mobility system
To 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 sealant
1. 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 sealant
Right 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.
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Inflating tire to correct pressure
1. After driving approx. 1.9 miles/3 km,
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
Tire repair with the M Mobility system
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