BMW 5 Series: Text messages - Check Control - Displays - Controls - BMW 5 Series Owners ManualsBMW 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 ...

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    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 ...