BMW M5 2001 Manual page 73

Check Control
Priority 2
These displays appear for 20 seconds
with the ignition key in position 2 and
higher. The warning symbols remain
after the message disappears. You can
display the messages again by pressing
the CHECK button 3.
> "TRUNK LID OPEN"
This message appears only when you
initially begin a trip.
> "DOOR OPEN"
This message appears after a
minimal defined road speed has been
exceeded.
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> "FASTEN SEAT BELTS"
In addition to this message, an indi-
cator lamp with the safety belt icon
appears and an acoustical signal is
sounded.
> "WASHER FLUID LOW"
Too low; top up fluid at the next
opportunity. Refer to page 138.
> "CHECK ENGINE OIL LEV"
The oil level is at the absolute
minimum, therefore add engine oil as
soon as possible. Refer to page 139.
Until then, do not drive more than
approx. 30 miles (50 km).
> "TIRE PRESSURE SET"
The RDW has transferred the current
inflation pressure in the tires as the
target values that the system will
monitor. Refer to page 88.
> "TIRE CHECK INACTIVE"
This indicates a temporary interfer-
ence in the RDW or a system fault.
Refer to page 89.
> "CHECK BRAKE LAMPS"
A lamp has failed or the electrical
circuit has a fault. Refer to page
and 168 or consult a BMW center.
> "CHECK LOWBEAM LAMPS"
"CHECK SIDE LAMPS"
"CHECK REAR LAMPS"
"CHECK FRONT FOGLAMPS"
"CHECK LICPLATE LAMP"
"CHECK HIGHBEAM LAMP"
"CHECK BACK UP LAMPS"
Defective bulb or circuit. Refer to
pages 157 ff. and 168 or consult a
BMW center.
> "CHECK BRAKE LININGS"
Have the brake linings checked by
your BMW center. Refer to page 124.
> "CHECK COOLANT LEVEL"
The coolant level is too low; top up at
the next opportunity. Refer to
page 141.
> "CHECK FILLER CAP"
Check whether the fuel filler cap has
been properly closed. Refer to
page 25. An improperly closed fuel
159 filler cap will activate the Service
Engine Soon lamp.
> "ENGINE FAILSAFE PROG"
There is a fault in the engine's elec-
tronic control system.
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The electronics allow for continued
driving with reduced engine output
and engine speed.
Please have the system inspected by
your BMW center.
> "OUTSIDE TEMP 24 7 (–5.0 6)"
This temperature display is only an
example. The current temperature is
displayed at outside temperatures of
37.57 (+36) and below. Refer also
to page 69.
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