BMW 2008 M5 Sedan 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:
Parking lamps/low beams
High beams/headlamp flasher
Handbrake applied
Handbrake applied for Canadian
models
models
Lamp flashes:
DSC controls the drive and braking
forces for maintaining vehicle
stability
DSC controls the drive and braking
forces for maintaining vehicle
stability
MDrive
M Dynamic Mode
Engine malfunction with deteriorating
emissions levels
emissions levels
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