How To Reset BMW M6 FTM Flat Tire Pressure Monitor Light (E64 F12)
Last Updated on January 31, 2021 by Nick
How To Reset BMW M6 FTM Flat Tire Pressure Monitor Light (E64 F12) – The BMW M6 is a BMW brand car introduced in January 2005 as a fast version of the BMW 6 Series. A convertible version is also available.
As in the BMW M5, the Bavarian company installed the S85, a 5.0-liter V10 block producing 507 hp and 520 Nm. BMW has chosen to make the roof of the M6 out of carbon fiber to save weight, just like the BMW M3 CSL.
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How To Reset BMW M6 FTM Flat Tire Pressure Monitor Light (E64 F12)
Each time a tire pressure has been adjusted or change the tire, you need to reset the Flat Tire Monitor (FTM). Depending on your vehicle model, here are a few ways to reset the FTM on BMW M6:
2005-2010 Models (E63 E64)
There are 2 ways to perform FTM reset on this older generation (2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010). Depending on your vehicle trim level, here’s how to do it:
With Set Button
Time needed: 7 minutes
Follow the instructions below if your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure Set button. Follow these steps to get started:
- Stop the vehicle and turn off the engine
Make sure your vehicle is in a safe place
- Adjust the cold tire pressure in all four tires recommended on the tire placard
The tire placard located on the door panel
- Starting the engine
Put the key into the ignition slot, depress the brake pedal, and then press the START/STOP ENGINE button
- Look for the Tire Pressure Set button and then press it for 5 seconds
The “Initializing FTM…” message will appear on the display
- Drive the car
The system reset is completed while the car is on the move
With iDrive
- Make sure to adjust the tire pressure recommended on the tire placard
- Start the engine but don’t drive your car
- Open the i menu by pressing the dial button
- Select VEHICLE SETTINGS
- Select FTM tab menu
- Select SET TIRE PRESSURE
- Select YES when a confirmation message appears
- Drive the car
2012-2018 Models (F06 F12 F13)
In this old generation of the BMW M6 (2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018), you can reset tire pressure via iDrive. Here’s how to do it:
- Make sure to adjust the tire pressure recommended on the tire placard
- Turn on the ignition without starting the engine
- Press MENU button to enter the main menu
- Go to the VEHICLE INFO by using the Drive controller
- Select VEHICLE STATUS
- Select tire RESET
- Start the engine but don’t drive your car
- Start the initialization using “RESET“
- Drive the car
The FTM calibration process will complete during driving. It will finish automatically.
These instructions are based on the BMW M6 owner’s manual. This procedure should apply to the second and third generations of BMW M6 (2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 model years). Hopefully, the article How To Reset BMW M6 FTM Flat Tire Pressure Monitor Light (E64 F12) can solve your problem. Good Luck!
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