BMW 5 Series: Text messages
Text messages in combination with a symbol in the instrument cluster explain a Check Control message and the meaning of the indicator and warning lamps.
Indicator/warning lamps
The indicator and warning lamps can light up in a variety of combinations and colors. Several of the lamps are checked for proper functioning and light up temporarily when the engine is start ...Supplementary text messages
Addition information, such as on the cause of a fault or the required action, can be called up via Check Control. The supplementary text of urgent messages is displayed on the Control Display a ...See also:
Error messages
“ERROR 1”: This indicates that the data in the iPod cannot be read.
“ERROR 3”: This indicates that the iPod may be malfunctioning.
“ERROR 4”: This indicates that an over current error ha ...
Explanation of general maintenance items
Additional information on the following items with * is found later in this
section.
Outside the vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should be performed from time to time, unless
otherwise ...
Freeing a frozen door lock
To prevent a door lock from freezing, apply deicer through the key hole. If the
lock becomes frozen, heat the key before inserting it into the key hole or use the
remote keyless entry keyfob (if s ...