Run Flat tires*
Battery
Fuses
145
Driving with a damaged tire
Maintenance
Depending on the cargo load, Run Flat
tires allow you to continue driving at a
The battery is absolutely maintenance-
free, that is, the original electrolyte will
maximum speed of 50 mph / 80 km/h. If normally last for the service life of the
there is a total loss of tire inflation pres- battery under moderate climatic condi-
sure, 0 psi/0 kPa, or obvious tire dam-
age, you can determine the distance
you may continue driving based on the
following values:
tions.
Please consult your BMW center
whenever you have any questions
concerning the battery.<
>
With a light load:
1 to 2 persons without luggage:
approx. 150 miles/250 km
With a medium load:
2 persons, luggage compartment full;
or 5 persons without luggage:
approx. 100 miles/150 km
With a full load:
Charging the battery
You will find the fuses and information
on their respective allocation in the
glove compartment behind a panel with
two snap clips.
>
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 147.
>
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.<
5 persons, luggage compartment full:
approx. 30 miles/50 km.
Disposal
Drive cautiously. Do not exceed a
speed of 50 mph / 80 km/h. Be
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 falling over in tran-
sit.<
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 |
|---|---|
| Tags | BMW 325Ci, BMW 330Ci, BMW E46 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
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