BMW 5 Series: 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 started or the ignition is switched on.
Overview: indicator/warning lamps
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 warni ...
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. ...
See also:
Removing the skibag
WARNING
When the skibag has been removed, always
drive with the trunk lid closed. Exhaust fumes
could otherwise enter the vehicle interior.
The skibag can be removed for cleaning or
drying ...
Coolant
General information
Danger of burns from hot engine
Do not open the cooling system while the
engine is hot; otherwise, escaping coolant may
cause burns.◀
Suitable additives
Only use su ...
Important safety notes
WARNING
If the vehicle becomes trapped in snow,
ensure that snow is kept away from the
exhaust pipe and from around the vehicle as
long as the engine is running. Otherwise,
poisonous carb ...
