BMW 5 Series: Socket for OBD Onboard
Diagnosis
There is an OBD socket on the driver's side for checking the primary components in the vehicle emissions.
Emissions
▷ The warning lamp lights up:
Emissions are deteriorating. Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Canadian model: warning light
indicates
the engine symbol.
▷ The warning lamp flashes under certain circumstances:
This indicates that there is excessive misfiring in the engine.
Reduce the vehicle speed and have the system checked immediately; otherwise, serious engine misfiring within a brief period can seriously damage emission control components, in particular the catalytic converter.
Fuel cap
The indicator lamp lights up.
If the fuel cap is not properly tightened, the OBD system may conclude that fuel vapor is escaping. If the cap is then tightened, the display should go out in a short time.
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for US
models and Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models
Please consult your Service and Warranty Information
Booklet for US models and Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models for
additional information on service requirements.
Mainten ...
Data memory
Your vehicle records data relating to vehicle operation,
faults and user settings. These data are
stored in the remote control and can be read out
with suitable devices, particularly when the ve ...
See also:
Light reminder buzzer
Vehicles without a smart key system
A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned “OFF” or to “ACC” position
and the driver's door is opened with the key removed from the engine
switch ...
SIRIUS ID
The SIRIUS ID (sometimes referred to as the Electronic Serial Number or ESN)
is required when contacting the Sirius Call Center. It is used to activate your
account and when making any account tra ...
Headlamp range control
With halogen headlamps, the headlamp range of
the low beams can be manually adjusted for the
vehicle load to avoid blinding oncoming traffic.
The values following the slash apply to trailer
ope ...