FTM Reset: BMW 8 Series Flat Tire Monitor Light (G14 G15 G16)
Last Updated on January 28, 2021 by Nick
FTM Reset: BMW 8 Series Flat Tire Monitor Light (G14 G15 G16) – The BMW 8 Series is a luxury car from BMW, which was the first model to replace the 6 Series Coupé (F13) in 2018. The convertible followed in 2019 as the successor to the F12 and the four-door coupé as the successor to the F06.
In 2019, the M850i xDrive received the Golden Steering Wheel in the Most Beautiful Car category. The internal designations for the M8 models are F91 – M8 Cabriolet, F92 – M8 Coupé, F93 – M8 Gran Coupé. Before entering the market, BMW launched the M8 GTE 2018 in Daytona.
FTM Reset: BMW 8 Series Flat Tire Monitor Light (G14 G15 G16)
Time needed: 7 minutes
Each time a tire pressure has been adjusted or change the tire, you need to reset the Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM). Depending on your vehicle model, here are a few ways to reset the TPM on BMW 8 Series 840d 840i M850i M8 (G14 G15 G16):
- Stop the vehicle
Turn off the engine and shift to neutral position or P position
- Adjust the cold tire pressure in all four tires recommended on the tire placard
The tire placard located on the door panel
- Press HOME button to enter the main menu
The button located on the centre console
- Go to the CAR menu
Use the dial navigation button to scroll the menu
- Select VEHICLE STATUS
Some menus will appear on the screen
- Select FLAT TIRE MONITOR
A confirmation message will appear
- Starting the engine
Do not drive the car!
- Select PERFORM RESET to execute the tire pressure reset
You can choose cancel to cancel it
- Drive the car
The system reset is completed while the car is on the move
The FTM calibration process will complete during driving. It will finish automatically.
These instructions are based on the BMW 8 Series owner’s manual. This procedure should apply to the second generation of BMW 8 Series (2018 2019 2020 2021 model years). Hopefully, the article FTM Reset: BMW 8 Series Flat Tire Monitor Light (G14 G15 G16) can solve your problem. Good Luck!
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Nick
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