BMW 2012 3 Series M3 Сoupe User Manual

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Technology for driving comfort and safety

Controls

"Vehicle Info"

"Vehicle status"

"Reset"

Start the engine – do not drive away.

Start the initialization by selecting "Reset".

Start driving.

The initialization is completed during driv-
ing, which can be interrupted at any time.

When driving resumes, the initialization is con-
tinued automatically.

Indication of a flat tire

The warning lamps light up in yellow
and red. A message appears on the
Control Display. In addition, an
acoustic signal sounds. There is a flat

tire or a major loss in tire pressure.

Reduce speed and stop the vehicle with
caution. Avoid sudden braking and steering
maneuvers.

If the vehicle is not equipped with run-flat
tires, do not continue driving; continuing

to drive can result in serious accidents.

When a flat tire is reported, the Dynamic Stabil-
ity Control DSC is activated.

Actions in the event of a flat tire

Run-flat tires

With a damaged tire, is possible to continue
driving at speeds of up to 50 mph/80 km/h.
When driving with a damaged tire:

Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu-
vers.

Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.

At the next opportunity, check the inflation
pressure in all four tires.
If the inflation pressure in all four tires is cor-
rect, the Flat Tire Monitor might not have
been initialized. The system must then be
initialized.

Possible driving distance with complete loss of
tire pressure:
The distance it is possible to drive with a flat tire
depends on the load and the stress on the vehi-
cle while driving.
With an average load, it may be possible to drive
for approx. 50 miles/80 km.
When driving with damaged tires, the handling
characteristics change, e.g. the vehicle will skid
sooner when braking, braking distances will be
longer, or self-steering response will change.
Adapt your driving style accordingly. Avoid
turning abruptly and driving over obstacles
such as curbs, potholes, etc.
Since the possible driving distance depends to
a considerable degree on the strain exerted on
the vehicle while driving, it can be shorter or,
with a gentle driving style, can also be longer,
depending on the speed, road condition, out-
side temperature, vehicle load, etc.

Drive cautiously and do not exceed a
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.

When there is a tire pressure loss, the handling
characteristics change, e.g. there will be
reduced directional stability during braking,
braking distances will be longer, and self-steer-
ing response will change.

Vibrations or loud noises while driving can
indicate final failure of the tire. Reduce

your speed and bring the vehicle to a stop; oth-
erwise, tire components may become
detached, which could result in an accident. Do
not continue driving; instead, contact your
BMW center.