BMW x5 2001 Manual De Usuario

Automatic transmission with Steptronic

Indicator/Headlamp flasher

Electronic transmission control
module

If the indicator lamp comes on
or the message "TRANS.FAIL-
SAFE PROG" appears in the

Check Control

, there is a fault in the

transmission system.

Bring the vehicle to a stop. Move the
transmission selector lever to "P." Set
the parking brake and turn the engine
off (ignition key to position 0).

Wait a few seconds, then start the
engine.
If the indicator lamp goes out after a
few seconds, normal transmission
performance has been restored. You
may continue to drive as usual. If the
indicator lamp does not go out, you can
place the selector lever in all positions.
However, the vehicle will now only drive
forward with limited gear selection.

If this happens, avoid extreme engine
loads and consult the nearest BMW
center.

Do not work in the engine
compartment when a drive gear

(forward or reverse) is engaged. If you
do this, the vehicle could move.

Information on jump-starting, tow-
starting and towing begins on
page

190

1 High beams (blue indicator)

2 Headlamp flasher (blue indicator)

3 Turn signal indicator (green indicator

accompanied by periodic clicking
sound from the relay)

If the indicator lamp and the clicking
from the relay are both faster than
normal, one of the turn signal indicators
has failed.

To signal briefly

Press the lever up to but not beyond
the detent. It then returns to the center
position when released.

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