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Introduction

Tire pressure can fluctuate throughout the seasons, and it’s dangerous to drive on a low tire so be sure to always keep your tires at the correct tire pressure.

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Step 1

              How to Fix a Low Tire Pressure Monitor Warning in a BMW X3 xDrive30i               
  • When you start your engine and one of your tires is low on air pressure, a message will automatically appear on the iDrive display identifying which tire is low.

When you start your engine and one of your tires is low on air pressure, a message will automatically appear on the iDrive display identifying which tire is low.

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Step 2

  • Turn on the air compressor by switching the knob from OFF to AUTO.

Turn on the air compressor by switching the knob from OFF to AUTO.

Step 3

  • Firmly attach the tire chuck attachment to the air compressor hose.

Firmly attach the tire chuck attachment to the air compressor hose.

Step 4

  • Remove the cap from the tire valve stem.

Remove the cap from the tire valve stem.

Step 5

  • Push the tire chuck onto the valve stem, making sure that it is secure, and you can hear air entering the tire.

Push the tire chuck onto the valve stem, making sure that it is secure, and you can hear air entering the tire.

Step 6

  • Remove the tire chuck from the valve stem.
  • Check the tire pressure using the tire pressure gauge by pressing the gauge onto the valve stem.
  • The tire pressure needs to be 32 psi.
  • If the tire pressure is below 32 psi, continue filling the tire with the air compressor.
  • Once the tire pressure reaches 32 psi, replace the cap back on the valve stem.

Remove the tire chuck from the valve stem.

Check the tire pressure using the tire pressure gauge by pressing the gauge onto the valve stem.

The tire pressure needs to be 32 psi.

If the tire pressure is below 32 psi, continue filling the tire with the air compressor.

Once the tire pressure reaches 32 psi, replace the cap back on the valve stem.

Step 7

  • Inside the car, using the control wheel, select Vehicle Info on the iDrive screen.

Inside the car, using the control wheel, select Vehicle Info on the iDrive screen.

Step 8

  • Using the control wheel, select Vehicle Status.
  • You will see an image on the display that confirms that all four tires are at the correct pressure.

Using the control wheel, select Vehicle Status.

You will see an image on the display that confirms that all four tires are at the correct pressure.

Step 9

  • Using the control wheel, select Perform reset.

Using the control wheel, select Perform reset.

Step 10

  • Drive the car to a speed of at least 20 mph until a message appears on the display that indicates that the reset is in process.

Drive the car to a speed of at least 20 mph until a message appears on the display that indicates that the reset is in process.

Step 11

  • After 30 seconds of driving, you will see a new message: All Systems OK, confirming that the tire pressure reset has been successfully completed.

After 30 seconds of driving, you will see a new message: All Systems OK, confirming that the tire pressure reset has been successfully completed.

Resetting your tire pressure on your BMW X3 is easy to do following these simple steps and photos.

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