Run Flat tires*
Battery
Fuses
157
Driving with a damaged tire
Maintenance
Depending on the cargo load, Run Flat
tires allow you to continue driving at a
The battery is maintenance-free, that is,
the original electrolyte will normally last
maximum speed of 50 mph / 80 km/h. If for the service life of the battery under
there is a total loss of tire inflation pres- moderate climatic conditions.
sure, 0 psi/0 kPa, or obvious tire dam-
age, you can determine the distance
you may continue driving based on the
following values:
Please consult your BMW center
whenever you have any questions
concerning the battery.<
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With a light load:
Charging the battery
1 to 2 persons without luggage:
approx. 150 miles/250 km
With a medium load:
2 persons, luggage compartment full;
or 4 persons without luggage:
approx. 100 miles/150 km
With a full load:
When charging the battery in the vehi-
cle, leave the engine off at all times.
Connect the charge cables to the termi-
nals in the engine compartment. For
terminal locations, refer to Jump-start-
ing on page 159.
You will find the fuses and information
on their respective allocation in the
glove compartment behind a panel with
two snap clips.
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Do not attempt to repair a blown
fuse or replace it with a fuse
having a different color or amperage
rating. To do this could cause a fire in
the vehicle resulting from a circuit over-
load.<
4 persons, luggage compartment full:
approx. 30 miles/50 km.
Disposal
Return used batteries to a recy-
cling point or your BMW center.
Maintain the battery in an upright posi-
tion for transport and storage. Secure
the battery against tilting during trans-
port.<
Drive cautiously. Do not exceed a
speed of 45 mph / 80 km/h. Be
aware that vehicle handling will be
altered when there is a loss in inflation
pressure. Anticipate, e.g., reduced
tracking during braking, longer braking
distances and changed steering char-
acteristics.
For safety reasons, BMW recommends
not having damaged Run Flat tires
repaired. In this case, consult your
BMW center.<
| Categories | BMW 3-Series Manuals, BMW Manuals |
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| Tags | BMW 330i, BMW 330xi, BMW E46 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
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