BMW 2009 X6 xDrive50i Owner's Manual

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 to the left on the driver's
side, on the underside of the instrument cluster
under a cover.

Exhaust-gas values

The warning lamp lights up:
The vehicle is producing an elevated
amount of exhaust emissions. Contin-

ued driving is possible. Have it checked at your
BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center 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 your speed and
proceed to the nearest BMW Sports Activity
Vehicle Center. Heavy engine misfiring causes
serious damage to the emission-relevant com-
ponents, especially 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.

Event 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.