BMW 7 SERIES 2017 Owners Manual

Damage can, e.g., be caused by driving over
curbs, road damage, or similar things.
Safety
information WARNING
Damaged tires can lose tire inflation
pressure, which can lead to loss of vehicle control. There is a risk of an accident. If tiredamage is suspected while driving, immedi#jately reduce speed and stop. Have wheels andtires checked. For this purpose, drive carefully
to the nearest dealer#ss service center or an#j
other qualified service center or repair shop.
Have vehicle towed or transported as needed.'

Retreaded
tiresWARNING
Retreaded tires can have different tire
casing structures. With advanced age the serv#j
ice life can be limited. There is a risk of an acci#j
dent. The manufacturer of your vehicle does not recommend the use of retreaded tires.'

Further information is available from a dealer#ssservice center or another qualified service cen#j
ter or repair shop.
Repairing
a
flat
tire
Safety
measures'yPark the vehicle as far away as possible
from passing traffic and on solid ground.'ySwitch on the hazard warning system.'ySecure the vehicle against rolling away by setting the parking brake.'yTurn the steering wheel until the frontwheels are in the straight-ahead position
and engage the steering wheel lock.'yHave all vehicle occupants get out of the vehicle and ensure that they remain out#jside the immediate area in a safe place,
such as behind a guardrail.'yIf necessary, set up a warning triangle at an
appropriate distance.
Mobility
System
Concept
With the Mobility System, minor tire damage can be sealed temporarily to enable continued
travel. To accomplish this, sealant is pumped
into the tires, which seals the damage from the inside.
The compressor can be used to check the tire inflation pressure.
General
information
'yFollow the instructions on using the Mobi#j lity System found on the compressor and
sealant container.'yUse of the Mobility System may be ineffec#j
tive if the tire puncture measures approx.
1/8 inches/4 mm or more.'yContact a dealer#ss service center or an#j other qualified service center or repair
shop if the tire cannot be made drivable.'yIf possible, do not remove foreign bodies that have penetrated the tire.'yPull the speed limit sticker off the sealant
container and apply it to the steering
wheel.'yThe use of a sealant can damage the TPM wheel electronics. In this case, have theelectronics checked at the next opportu#jnity and have them replaced, if needed.
Storage
The Mobility System is in the left storage com#jpartment of the cargo area.
Sealant
container
'ySealant container, arrow 1.'yFilling hose, arrow 2.
Observe use-by date on the sealant container.
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Compressor1Sealant container unlocking2Holder for sealant container3Inflation pressure dial4Reduce inflation pressure5On/off switch6Compressor7Connector/cable for socket8Connection hose
Filling
the
tire
with
sealantDANGER
If the exhaust pipe is blocked or ventila#j
tion is insufficient, harmful exhaust gases can
enter into the vehicle. The exhaust gases con#j tain carbon monoxide, an odorless and color#jless but highly toxic gas. In enclosed areas, ex#j
haust gases can also accumulate outside of
the vehicle. There is danger to life. Keep the
exhaust pipe free and ensure sufficient ventila#j tion.'

5.With the compressor switched off, insert
the plug into the power socket inside the
vehicle.6.With standby state switched on or the en#j gine running, switch on the compressor.
NOTE
The compressor can overheat during ex#j
tended operation. There is a risk of property damage. Do not run the compressor for morethan 10 min.'

Correcting
the
tire
inflation
pressure1.Stop at a suitable location.2.Screw the connection hose of the com#jpressor directly onto the tire valve stem.3.Insert the connector into the power socket
inside the vehicle.4.Correct the tire inflation pressure to at least 2.0 bar.'yTo increase pressure: with standby
state switched on or the engine run#j
ning, switch on the compressor.'yTo reduce the pressure: press the but#j ton on the compressor.
Continuing
the
trip
Do not exceed the maximum permissible
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
Reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor.
Reinitialize the Tire Pressure Monitor.
Replace the nonworking tire and the sealant
container of the Mobility System as soon as
possible.
Snow
chains
Fine-link
snow
chains The manufacturer of your vehicle recommendsuse of fine-link snow chains. Certain types of
fine-link snow chains have been tested by the
manufacturer of the vehicle and recommended
as road-safe and suitable.
Information regarding suitable snow chains is
available from a dealer#ss service center or an#j
other qualified service center or repair shop.
Use WARNING
With the mounting of snow chains on un#j
suitable tires, the snow chains can come into
contact with vehicle parts. There is a risk of ac#j
cidents or risk of property damage. Only mount
snow chains on tires that are designated by
their manufacturer as suitable for the use of
snow chains.'

Maximum
speed
with
snow
chainsDo not exceed a speed of 30 mph/50 km/hwhen using snow chains.
Rear
wheel
steering
during
operation with
snow
chains
General
information
In order to guarantee free running of the
wheels when operating with snow chains, rear axle steering of the integral active steeringmust be switched off when snow chains aremounted.
Safety
information WARNING
When rear wheel steering is switched on
and snow chains are mounted, there can be contact between snow chains and the chassis.There is a risk of accidents or risk of propertydamage. With mounted snow chains, switchoff the rear wheel steering.'

One
to
four
yellow
wheelsA flat tire or major drop in tire inflation pressure
in the indicated tires.
Gray
wheels The system cannot detect a flat tire. Reasons
for this may be:'yThe system is being reset.'yMalfunction.
Status
information
The status control display additionally showsthe current tire inflation pressures and, de#jpending on the model, tire temperatures. Itshows the actual values read; they may varydepending on driving style or weather condi#j
tions.
Resetting
the
system Reset the system after each adjustment of the
tire inflation pressure and after every tire or wheel change.
Via iDrive and in the vehicle:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle status"3."Tire Pressure Monitor"4.Switch on drive-ready state and do not
drive off.5.Reset tire inflation pressure: "Perform reset".6.Drive away.
The wheels are displayed in gray and the sta#jtus "Resetting Tire Pressure Monitor#

In these cases:1.Reduce your speed and drive moderately.
Do not exceed a speed of
80 mph/130 km/h.2.At the next opportunity, e.g., gas station,
check and correct the tire inflation pres#j
sure in all four tires, if necessary.3.Reset the system.
Message
in
case
of
sharp
tire
inflation pressure
loss
The yellow warning lamp lights up.
In addition, a symbol with the affected
tires will be displayed in the Check
Control message.
'yThere is a flat tire or a major loss in tire in#j
flation pressure.'yNo reset was performed for the system.
System will issue a warning related to the tire inflation pressures stored during the
last reset.
In these cases:
1.Reduce your speed and stop cautiously. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu#jvers.2.Check whether the vehicle is fitted with
normal tires or run-flat tires.
WARNING
A damaged regular tire with low or miss#j
ing tire inflation pressure impacts handling, such as steering and braking response. Run-
flat tires can maintain limited stability. There is
a risk of an accident. Do not continue driving if the vehicle is not equipped with run-flat tires.
Follow the information on run-flat tires and
continued driving with these tires.'

Continued
driving
with
a
flat
tire
Observe the following when continuing to drive with a damaged tire:1.Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu#jvers.2.Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.3.Check the air pressure in all four tires atthe next opportunity.
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires
is correct, the Tire Pressure Monitor may
not have been reset. In this case, perform the reset.
Possible
driving
distance
with
a
depressurized
tire
The possible driving distance with a flat tire
depends on cargo load, driving style and road
conditions.
A vehicle with an average load has a possible driving range of approx. 50 miles/80 km.
Because the possible driving distance de#j
pends on how the vehicle is used during the
trip, the actual distance may be shorter or lon#j
ger depending on the driving speed, road con#j
ditions, external temperature, cargo load, etc.
Vehicle
handling
with
damaged
tires
A vehicle with a damaged tire reacts differ#j
ently, e.g., it has reduced lane stability during
braking, a longer braking distance and different
self-steering properties. Adjust your driving
style accordingly. Avoid abrupt steering ma#j
neuvers or driving over obstacles, e.g., curbs,
potholes, etc.
System
limits
The system does not function properly if a re#j
set has not been carried out, e.g., a flat tire is
reported though tire inflation pressures are
correct.
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 inflation pressure is reduced when the tire
temperature falls again. These circumstances
may cause a warning when temperatures fall
very sharply.
The system cannot indicate sudden serious
tire damage caused by external circumstances.
Malfunction The yellow warning lamp flashes and is
then illuminated continuously. A Check Control message is displayed. No flat
tire or loss of tire inflation pressure can be de#j tected.
In these cases:'yA wheel without TPM electronics, such as
an emergency wheel, is mounted: have the wheels checked, if needed.'yMalfunction: have the system checked.'yTPM was unable to complete the reset.Reset the system again.'yInterference caused by systems or devices
with the same radio frequency: After leav#j ing the area of the interference, the system
automatically becomes active again.
Declaration
according
to
NHTSA/
FMVSS
138
Tire
Pressure
Monitoring
System
Each tire, including the spare (if provided)should be checked monthly when cold and in#jflated to the inflation pressure recommendedby the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicleplacard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your
vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation
pressure label, you should determine the
proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pres#j
sure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when
the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you
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