BMW 2008 528xi Sedan Manual Do Proprietário
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Protect valve stems with valve stem
seal caps against dirt and contamina-
seal caps against dirt and contamina-
tion. Dirt in valve stems is a frequent source
of gradual air loss.
of gradual air loss.
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4.
Initialize the Flat Tire Monitor, refer to
page
page
, or reset the Tire Pressure Monitor,
refer to page
.
5.
Replace the damaged tire as soon as possi-
ble and have the new wheel/tire balanced.
ble and have the new wheel/tire balanced.
Driving with compact wheel
Drive reservedly and do not exceed a speed of
50 mph/80 km/h.
The driving characteristics change, for example
reduced track stability on braking, extended
braking distance, and altered self-steering
characteristics in the limit range. In conjunction
with winter tires, these characteristics are more
pronounced.
50 mph/80 km/h.
The driving characteristics change, for example
reduced track stability on braking, extended
braking distance, and altered self-steering
characteristics in the limit range. In conjunction
with winter tires, these characteristics are more
pronounced.
Only one compact wheel may be
mounted. Restore the wheels and tires to
mounted. Restore the wheels and tires to
their original size as quickly as possible. Failure
to do so is a safety risk.
to do so is a safety risk.
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Vehicle battery
Battery care
The battery is 100% maintenance-free, i.e., the
electrolyte will last for the life of the battery
when the vehicle is operated in a temperate cli-
mate. Your BMW center will be glad to advise in
all matters concerning the battery.
electrolyte will last for the life of the battery
when the vehicle is operated in a temperate cli-
mate. Your BMW center will be glad to advise in
all matters concerning the battery.
Charging battery
Only charge the battery in the vehicle via the
terminals in the engine compartment with the
engine switched off. Connections, refer to
Jump starting on page
terminals in the engine compartment with the
engine switched off. Connections, refer to
Jump starting on page
Disposal
Have old batteries disposed of by your
BMW center or hand them in to a recy-
BMW center or hand them in to a recy-
cling center. Maintain the battery in an upright
position for transport and storage. Always
restrain the battery to prevent it from tipping
over during transport.
position for transport and storage. Always
restrain the battery to prevent it from tipping
over during transport.
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Power failure
After a temporary power supply interruption,
some settings are lost. Take the following
steps:
some settings are lost. Take the following
steps:
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Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory
Store the positions again, refer to page
Store the positions again, refer to page
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Time and date
Reset, refer to text starting on page
Reset, refer to text starting on page
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Radio
Store stations again, refer to page
Store stations again, refer to page
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Navigation system
Wait until the system starts, refer to
page
Wait until the system starts, refer to
page
.
Fuses
Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and
do not replace a defective fuse with a sub-
do not replace a defective fuse with a sub-
stitute of another color or amperage rating, as
this could lead to a circuit overload, ultimately
resulting in a fire in the vehicle.
this could lead to a circuit overload, ultimately
resulting in a fire in the vehicle.
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Sedan
Spare fuses, plastic tweezers and fuse alloca-
tion diagram are located in the compartment for
the onboard tool kit, refer to page
tion diagram are located in the compartment for
the onboard tool kit, refer to page
Sports Wagon
. A fuse allocation diagram is located
in the cargo bay behind the right-hand side
panel.
panel.
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