Check control – BMW 2012 3 Series M3 Сoupe User Manual

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Controls

Controls overview

Check Control

The concept

The Check Control monitors vehicle functions
and alerts you to any malfunctions in the sys-
tems monitored. This type of Check Control
message includes indicator and warning lamps
in the instrument cluster and, in some cases, an
acoustic signal and text messages at the top of
the Control Display.

Indicator and warning lamps

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.

Indicates that Check Control messages have

been stored. These Check Control messages
can be viewed again later, refer to page

Text messages

Text messages at the upper edge of the Control
Display explain the meaning of the displayed
indicator and warning lamps.

Supplemental text messages

You can call up more information on the Control
Display, e.g. on the cause of a malfunction and
on how to respond, via Check Control.

The text of urgent messages is displayed auto-
matically.
To exit the display:
Select "OK" and press the Controller.

Symbols

Depending on the Check Control message, you
can select from among the following functions
in the supplementary text messages.

"Service request"

Contact your BMW center.

"Roadside Assistance"

Contact BMW Roadside Assistance.

Hiding Check Control messages

Press the button on the turn signal/high beam
lever.

Some Check Control messages are dis-
played continuously and remain visible until
the malfunction has been rectified. If several
malfunctions occur at once, the messages
are displayed consecutively.