BMW 2008 535xi Sports Wagon Manual Do Proprietário
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Indicator and warning lamps
The concept
The indicator and warning lamps can light up in
different combinations and colors.
Some lamps are tested for proper function by
briefly lighting up during starting of the engine
or when the ignition is switched on.
different combinations and colors.
Some lamps are tested for proper function by
briefly lighting up during starting of the engine
or when the ignition is switched on.
Explanatory text messages
Text messages at the bottom edge of the Con-
trol Display explain the meaning of the dis-
played indicator and warning lamps.
trol Display explain the meaning of the dis-
played indicator and warning lamps.
Additional information, e.g. on the cause of a
malfunction and on the corresponding need to
take action can be displayed via the Check Con-
trol, refer to page
malfunction and on the corresponding need to
take action can be displayed via the Check Con-
trol, refer to page
In urgent cases, this information will be shown
as soon as the corresponding lamp comes on.
as soon as the corresponding lamp comes on.
Indicator lamps without text messages
The following indicator lamps signal particular
functions:
functions:
High beams/headlamp flasher
Fog lamps
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Handbrake applied
Handbrake applied for Canadian mod-
els
els
Lamp flashes:
DSC or DTC controls the drive and
braking forces for maintaining vehicle
stability
DSC or DTC controls the drive and
braking forces for maintaining vehicle
stability
DTC Dynamic Traction Control
Engine malfunction with deteriorating
emissions levels
emissions levels
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