BMW 5 Series: The concept - Check Control - Displays - Controls - BMW 5 Series Owners ManualsBMW 5 Series: The concept

The Check Control system monitors functions in the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions in the monitored systems.

A Check Control message is displayed as a combination of indicator or warning lamps and text messages in the instrument cluster and in the Head-up Display.

In addition, an acoustic signal may be output and a text message may appear on the Control Display.

    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 ...

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    Introduction
    In the DriveAssist. menu you can:  - show the distance display  - activate/deactivate ESP®  - activate/deactivate PRE-SAFE® Brake  - activate/deactivate ATTENTION ...

    Door Latches
    Check for positive closing, latching, and locking. ...

    Downhill gradients
    On long and steep gradients, you must reduce the load on the brakes by shifting early to a lower gear. This allows you to take advantage of the engine braking effect and helps avoid overheatin ...