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Puncture With Mobility System

  With the Mobility System, it is possible to temporarily seal minor tire damage to enable a continued journey. To do so, a liquid sealing compound is pumped into the tire.
The use of the Mobility System may be ineffective for tire damage that is approx. 4 mm or larger.
The use of tire sealant can damage the RDC wheel electronics. In this case, have the electronics checked and, if necessary, replaced at the next available opportunity.
If possible, leave any foreign objects that have penetrated the tire in place.
Instructions for the Mobility System can be found in the Owner's Handbook.
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Sealing compound bottle 
  1. Sealing compound bottle
  2. Filling hose
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Compressor 
  1. Mounting for bottle
  2. Compressor
  3. Connector/cable for power socket
  4. Connecting hose
  5. ON/OFF switch
  6. Tire pressure indicator
  7. Decrease tire pressure
  Observe all applicable instructions.
Pull the top speed limitation label off of the sealing compound bottle and stick it on the steering wheel.
  Enclosed spaces 
Do not run the engine in enclosed spaces. Otherwise, the inhalation of the exhaust gases may lead to unconsciousness or death.
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Add sealing compound 
1. Shake sealing compound bottle.
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2. Completely remove connecting hose from the compressor housing. Do not kink the hose.
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3. Screw connecting hose onto the connection of the sealing compound bottle.
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4. Insert sealing compound bottle on the compressor housing in an upright position.
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5. Screw the filling hose of the sealing compound bottle onto the valve of the faulty wheel.
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6. Make sure the compressor is switched off, then insert the connector into a power socket in the vehicle.
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7. Once the ignition has been switched on, or if the engine is running, switch on the compressor. Run the compressor for approx. 3 to 8 minutes in order to add the sealing compound and attain a tire pressure of approx. 2.5 bar.
  Do not run compressor for longer than 10 minutes. Otherwise, the unit will overheat and may be damaged.
If a tire pressure of 2 bar is not reached: 
  1. Switch off compressor.
  2. Unscrew filling hose from wheel.
  3. Move the vehicle forwards and backwards 10 m/400 inches in order to spread the sealing compound in the tire.
  4. Re-inflate tire with compressor.
  5. If a tire pressure of 2 bar is not reached, call a towing service.
  Stow the Mobility System 
  1. Pull connecting hose of sealing compound bottle off of wheel.
  2. Pull connecting hose off sealing compound bottle.
  3. Wrap up empty sealing compound bottle and connecting hose to avoid contamination of luggage compartment.
  4. Stow Mobility System in original position in vehicle.
  Spread the sealing compound 
  • Immediately drive approx. 10 km/6 miles so that the sealing compound is evenly distributed in the tire.
  • Do not exceed maximum speed of 80 km/h or 50 mph. If possible, maintain a speed of at least 20 km/h or 12 mph.
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Correct tire inflation pressure 
  1. Stop at an appropriate location.
  2. Screw connecting hose, arrow 1, onto tire valve.
  3. Insert connector, arrow 2, into a power socket in the vehicle.
  4. Correct the tire pressure to 2.5.

    Increase pressure: Once the ignition has been switched on, or if the engine is running, switch on the compressor using button 3.

    Decrease pressure: Press button 4 on the compressor.


Continued journey on damaged tire 
  1. Do not exceed maximum speed of 80 km/h or 50 mph.
  2. After using the Mobility System, drive no further than to BMW Service. Replace faulty tires immediately and charge the Mobility Set.
  After every wheel or tire change and after every correction of the tire pressure, perform a re-initialization of the Run Flat Indicator/reset tire pressure control.
Initialization Run Flat Indicator/reset tire pressure control, see
  • Run Flat Indicator/tire pressure control

Initialization/reset can only be carried out when the tire pressure is OK. It must be ensured that there is no puncture.
Do not perform an initialization/reset with snow chains mounted.