BMW 2 GRAN COUPE Series Manual page 312

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MOBILITY
Diagnostic socket
General information
Devices connected to the diagnostic socket will
trigger the alarm system after locking the vehi-
cle.
Remove devices connected to the diagnostic
socket before locking the vehicle.
Additional information:
Indicator/warning lights, refer to page 145.
Safety information
NOTICE
The socket for Onboard Diagnosis is an in-
tricate component intended to be used in
conjunction with specialized equipment to
check the vehicle's primary emissions sys-
tem. Improper use of the socket for Onboard
Diagnosis, or contact with the socket for On-
board Diagnosis for other than its intended
purpose, can cause vehicle malfunctions and
creates risks of personal and property dam-
age. Given the foregoing, it is strongly rec-
ommended that access to the socket for On-
board Diagnosis be limited to an authorized
service center or another qualified service
center or repair shop, or other persons that
have the specialized training and equipment
for purposes of properly utilizing the socket
for Onboard Diagnosis.
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Maintenance
Online Edition for Part no. 01405A89334 - VI/23
Position
There is a diagnostic socket on the driver's
side for reading out vehicle data.
Emissions
The warning light illuminates:
Worsening emissions, e.g., due to
an incorrectly fitted fuel cap. Have
the vehicle checked as soon as pos-
sible.
The warning light flashes under certain cir-
cumstances:
This indicates that there is excessive misfir-
ing in the engine.
Reduce the vehicle speed and have the ve-
hicle checked immediately; otherwise, se-
rious engine misfiring within a brief pe-
riod can seriously damage emission control
components, in particular the catalytic con-
verter.
Have the vehicle checked by an authorized
service center or another qualified service cen-
ter or repair shop.
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