BMW 8 Coupe Series, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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5. Insert the plug into the socket in the vehicle
interior while the compressor is switched off.
6. Switch on the compressor with standby state
switched on or the engine running.
Let the compressor run for approximately 10 mi‐
nutes to fill the sealing compound and achieve a
tyre inflation pressure of approximately 2.0 bar.
The tyre inflation pressure may rise to approxi‐
mately 5 bar during the filling process of the
sealing compound. Do not switch off the com‐
pressor during this step.
Checking and adjusting the tyre
inflation pressure
Checking
1. Switch off compressor.
2. Read off the tyre inflation pressure as shown
on the tyre pressure indicator.
To be able to continue the journey, a tyre infla‐
tion pressure of at least 2 bar must be reached.
Removing and storing the sealant
container
1. Unscrew the filler hose of the sealant con‐
tainer from the tyre valve.
2. Press the red unlocking device.
3. Remove the sealant container from the com‐
pressor.
4. Pack and store the sealant container to avoid
soiling the boot.
Minimum tyre inflation pressure is
not reached
1. Unplug the connector from the socket in the
vehicle interior.
2. Drive forwards and backwards by 10 m, ap‐
proximately 400 inches, to distribute the seal‐
ant in the tyre.
3. Screw the connecting hose of the compres‐
sor directly onto the tyre valve.
4. Insert the plug into the socket in the vehicle
interior.
5. Switch on the compressor with standby state
switched on or the engine running.
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