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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    Reprogramming a HomeLink® button
    Press and hold the desired HomeLink® button. After 20 seconds, the HomeLink® indicator light will start flashing slowly. Keep pressing the HomeLink® button and press and hold the transmitter bu ...

    Displays in the instrument cluster
    Desired speed ▷ The marking lights up in green: the system is active. ▷ The marking lights up in orange: the system has been interrupted. ▷ The marking does not light up: th ...

    Heated seats
    Driver side Passenger side CAUTION: Operating the heated seats with theengine off will drain the battery. The heated seats will operate when theignition switch is in position II. ...