BMW 2004 X5 4.4i SAV Manual Do Proprietário

Indicator and warning lamps

Technology that monitors itself

Indicator and warning lamps that are
identified by

are tested for proper

functioning whenever the ignition key is
turned. They each light up once for dif-
ferent 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 in the
following section.

Red: stop immediately

Battery charge current

The battery is not being
charged. There is a malfunction

of the alternator drive belt or in the
charging circuit of the alternator. Please
contact the nearest BMW Sports Activ-
ity Vehicle center.

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

be damaged due to overheating. If the
drive belt is defective, increased steer-
ing effort is also required.

Engine oil pressure

Stop immediately and switch off
the engine. Check the engine oil

level; top up as required. If the oil level
is correct: please contact the nearest
BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center.

Do not continue driving. The
engine could be damaged

because of inadequate lubrication.

Handbrake

Brake hydraulic system

Lights up with handbrake

engaged.
For additional information, refer to
page

Comes on although the handbrake
is released: stop immediately. The
brake fluid in the reservoir has fallen to
below the minimum level. At the same
time, a considerably longer brake pedal
travel may be noticeable. Please con-
tact the nearest BMW Sports Activity
Vehicle center.

During continued driving
increased brake pedal pressure

may be necessary, and considerably
longer braking distances may result.
Please remember to adapt your driving
style accordingly.

Before continuing your journey, be sure
to read the notes on pages

132

and

146

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

Handbrake warning lamp

Brake hydraulic system warning
lamp for Canadian models.