BMW x5 2000 Manual Do Utilizador

Indicator and warning lamps

Technology that monitors itself

Many of the systems of your BMW
monitor themselves automatically, both
during engine starts and while you are
driving. Indicator and warning lamps
that are identified by "

●

" are tested for

proper functioning whenever the igni-
tion key is turned. They each light up
once for different periods of time.

If a fault should occur in one of these
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 below.

Red: stop immediately

Battery charge current

●

The battery is no longer being
charged. There is a malfunction

of the alternator V-belt or in the charg-
ing circuit of the alternator. Please
contact the nearest BMW center.

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

be damaged due to overheating. If the
V-belt is defective, increased steering
effort is also required.

Engine oil pressure

●

Stop the vehicle immediately
and switch off the engine.

Check the engine oil level; top up as re-
quired. If the oil level is correct: please
contact the nearest BMW center.

Do not continue driving. The en-
gine could be damaged because

of inadequate lubrication.

Parking brake

Brake hydraulic system

●

Comes on when you engage the

parking brake.
For additional information: refer to
page

Comes on although the parking brake
is released: have the brake fluid level
checked. Before continuing your jour-
ney, be sure to read the notes on
pages

123

and

141

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

Parking brake warning lamp

Brake hydraulic system for
Canadian models.