BMW 2 Series Owner's Handbook Manual page 306

MOBILITY
speed of 60 km/h, 35 mph. If the trailer starts
to snake, brake immediately and make the
necessary steering corrections as carefully as
possible.
Maximum speed
If a tyre is damaged you can continue driv-
ing, but do not exceed a maximum speed of
80 km/h, 50 mph.
Continuing driving with a flat tyre
Observe the following if you continue driving
with a flat tyre:
1. Avoid heavy braking and sudden steering
manoeuvres.
2. Do not exceed a speed of 80 km/h,
50 mph.
3. At the next opportunity, check the tyre infla-
tion pressure in all four tyres.
If all four tyres are inflated to the correct
tyre inflation pressures, the flat tyre monitor
might not have been initialised. In this case
initialise the system.
Possible driving distance with a deflated tyre
The possible driving distance varies depending
on the load and stresses the vehicle is subjec-
ted to, for example speed, the nature of the
road surface and the outside temperature. The
driving distance may be shorter but can be in-
creased if a careful driving style is adopted.
With a moderate load and with low stress,
the vehicle can be driven for up to 80 km,
50 miles.
Driving properties with damaged tyres
Driving with damaged tyres changes the vehi-
cle's handling characteristics and may lead to
situations such as the following:
▷ The vehicle losing traction more quickly.
▷ Longer stopping distances.
▷ Different self-steering properties.
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Adapt your driving style. Avoid abrupt steering
or driving over obstacles, for example kerbs or
potholes.
Final tyre failure
Vibration or loud noises during the journey
may be an indication that the tyre has finally
failed.
Reduce your speed and stop the vehicle. Parts
of the tyre may detach, which might lead to an
accident.
Do not continue driving, but instead contact a
Service Partner of the manufacturer or another
qualified Service Partner or a specialist work-
shop.
System limits
In the following situations, the system could be
slow to respond or could work incorrectly:
▷ A natural, even tyre pressure loss in all
four tyres that occurs over time will not be
detected. Therefore check the tyre inflation
pressure at regular intervals.
▷ No warning can be given in the event of
extreme, sudden tyre damages caused by
external factors.
▷ The system has not been initialised.
▷ When driving on snow-covered or slippery
roads.
▷ Dynamic driving style: drive wheels slip-
ping, high lateral acceleration.
▷ When driving with snow chains.
Wheel change
General
For run-flat tyres or when using a tyre repair
kit, it is not always necessary to change a
wheel immediately if tyre inflation pressure is
lost due to a flat tyre.
If necessary, wheel change tools, such as the
vehicle manufacturer's jack, are offered as