Indicator and warning lamps – BMW X5 4.8is SAV 2004 User Manual

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Indicator and warning lamps

Technology that monitors itself

Indicator and warning lamps that are
identified by

are tested for proper

functioning whenever the ignition key is
turned. They each light up once for dif-
ferent periods of time.

If a fault should occur in one of the
monitored systems, the corresponding
lamp does not go out after the engine is
started or it lights up while the vehicle is
moving. You will see how to react to
this in the following section.

Red: stop immediately

Battery charge current

The battery is not being
charged. There is a malfunction

of the alternator drive belt or in the
charging circuit of the alternator. Have
the system checked immediately.

If the drive belt is defective, do not
continue driving. The engine could

be damaged due to overheating. If the
drive belt is defective, increased steer-
ing effort is also required.

Engine oil pressure

Stop immediately and switch off
the engine. Check the engine oil

level; top up as required. If the oil level
is correct: have the system checked
immediately.

Do not continue driving. The
engine could be damaged

because of inadequate lubrication.

Handbrake

Brake hydraulic system

Lights up with handbrake

engaged.
For additional information, refer to
page

Comes on although the handbrake is
released: stop immediately. The brake
fluid in the reservoir has fallen to below
the minimum level. At the same time, a
considerably longer brake pedal travel
may be noticeable. Have the system
checked immediately.

During continued driving
increased brake pedal pressure

may be necessary, and considerably
longer braking distances may result.
Please remember to adapt your driving
style accordingly.

Before continuing your journey, be
sure to read the notes on pages

139

and

151

Also comes on in the Check Control
with the message "CHECK BRAKE
LININGS".

Display of the previously
described malfunction on Cana-
dian models.