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

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Indicator and warning lamps

Transmission temperature

The transmission is overheated.
Reduce speed immediately and

stop at a suitable location so that the
system can cool down again. Have the
system checked immediately.

Yellow: stop immediately

Flat Tire Monitor

An acoustic signal also sounds:
there is a flat tire or extensive

inflation pressure loss. Reduce speed
immediately for stopping while avoiding
extreme braking and steering maneu-
vers.
For additional information, refer to
page

101

Red or yellow: continue to drive
cautiously

The red brake warning lamp
lights up together with the warn-
ing lamps for ABS and DSC/
xDrive. In addition, a warning
signal sounds:
ABS, DSC, HDC and xDrive
have failed. Drive may then only
be carried out via the rear axle.
Have the system checked as

soon as possible.
For additional information, refer to
page

Proceed cautiously and defen-
sively. When driving on poor

roads, refrain from using full throttle
and avoid pressing the accelerator
beyond the kickdown point, heavy and
panic braking. Otherwise the drive train
may be damaged or accidents can
occur.

If the brake warning lamp lights up yel-
low in the described combination, the
EBV Electronic brake-force distribution
is still available.

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