BMW 2006 7 Series Owner's Manual page 83

occur simultaneously, then the Check Control
messages are displayed in sequence.
Other Check Control messages are hidden after
roughly 20 seconds, but remain stored in mem-
ory.
Viewing stored Check Control
messages
Using CHECK button
1. Press and hold:
The first stored message is displayed.
2. Briefly press the button:
A new message appears each time you
press the button.
Viewing additional information
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page 16.
1. Press the button to open the start
menu.
2. Move the controller toward "Car Data".
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3. Select "CHECK" and press the controller.
The stored status reports appear on the
display.
4. Select a message and press the controller.
To exit the menu:
The arrow is selected. Press the controller.
Display of urgency of malfunctions
Depending on the status of the monitored
systems, the symbol in the status line is dis-
played in different colors.
Yellow or red
Malfunctions are present in the monitored sys-
tems. Depending upon how serious the prob-
lem is, a supplementary message may also
appear on the Control Display.
Symbols displayed also indicate the status of
the service requirements, refer to page 78.
Displays after trip completion
Selected malfunction reports generated during
the trip are shown again consecutively when
you switch off the ignition.
Even with the ignition and display off, you can
display the messages on the Info Display:
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