Socket for obd onboard diagnostics interface, Maintenance – BMW M6 Convertible 2010 User Manual

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Maintenance

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Socket for OBD Onboard

Diagnostics interface

Components which are decisive for the
exhaust-gas composition can be checked via
the OBD socket with a device.
This socket is located under a cover on the left
side of the driver's footwell, directly under the
instrument panel.

Exhaust-gas values

The warning lamp lights up:
The vehicle emissions are raised. The
trip can be continued. Have the vehicle

checked as soon as possible.

Display of the previously described
malfunction in Canadian models.

The lamp flashes under certain conditions. This
is a sign of excessive misfiring of the engine. In
this case you should reduce speed and drive to
the nearest BMW center as soon as possible.
Heavy engine misfiring causes serious damage
to the emission-relevant components, espe-
cially the catalytic converter, within a short time.

If the fuel filler cap is not properly tight-
ened, the OBD system will assume that

fuel vapor escapes. Then a display lights up. If
the cap is then tightened, the display will go out
within a few days.

Data recorders

Your vehicle may be equipped with one or sev-
eral measuring and diagnosis modules, or with
a device for recording or transmitting certain
vehicle data or information. If you have also sub-
scribed to BMW Assist, certain vehicle data can

be transmitted or recorded to enable corre-
sponding services.

This manual is related to the following products:

M6 Coupe 2010