Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2018 BMW 740iFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
TPMS Reminder Reset - Procedure 02
NOTE:
The initialization finishes during driving, which can be interrupted at any time. When driving resumes, the initialization is continued automatically.
- Set the tire pressure of all wheels to specification.
- Start engine, but do not start driving.
- On Control Center, select "RPA" from the "SETTINGS" menu and confirm selection. The initialization menu will appear. See Fig 1.
- Select "SET" and confirm selection.
- Drive vehicle. The message "FTM IS BEING INITIALIZED" will be displayed. See Fig 2.NOTE: It takes at least 10 minutes before the TPM system can detect and report a flat tire.
- Select counterclockwise left arrow button and confirm to exit from menu.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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