BMW 2006 X5 4.8is 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 malfunction should occur in one of
the monitored systems, the corre-
sponding lamp will not go out after the
engine is started or it will light up while
the vehicle is moving. The section
below will instruct you on what to do in
this situation.

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. Have
the system checked immediately.

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

be damaged due to overheating. When
the drive belt is defective, you will also
have to exert increased steering
effort.

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: have the system checked
immediately.

Do not continue driving. The
engine could be damaged due to

inadequate lubrication.

Handbrake

brake hydraulic system

Lights up with handbrake

engaged.
For additional information, refer to
page

Lights up 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. Have the system
checked immediately.

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

140

and

155

Also lights up in the Check Control with
the message CHECK BRAKE LININGS.

Display of the previously
described malfunction in Cana-
dian models.