BMW X5 2004, Owner'S Manual

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Overview
Controls
Maintenance
Repairs
Data
Index
Indicator and warning lamps
DSC Dynamic Stability Control/
xDrive
+
The warning lamp lights up con-
tinuously and a warning signal sounds:
DSC or the xDrive all-wheel system has
failed.
The stabilizing interventions of DSC or
the xDrive 4-wheel drive system are no
longer available. Drive may then only be
carried out via the rear axle.
Have the system checked at the near-
est BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center.
For additional information, refer to
page
91
Proceed cautiously and defen-
sively. When driving on poor
roads, refrain from using full throttle
and avoid pressing the accelerator
beyond the kickdown point. Otherwise
the drive train may be damaged or acci-
dents can occur.
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Engine electronics
*
Fault in the engine electronics.
You can continue to drive with
reduced engine output or engine
speed. Please have the system
inspected by your BMW Sports Activity
Vehicle center.
Service Engine Soon
+
If the indicator lamp lights up
continuously or intermittently,
there is a fault in the exhaust-relevant
electronic systems. Although the vehi-
cle remains operational, you should
have the systems checked by your
BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center at
the earliest possible opportunity.
For additional information, refer to
page
148 .
Service Engine Soon warning
lamp for Canadian models
Check Gas Cap
*
+
This indicator lamp comes on
when the fuel filler cap is loose
or missing.
Close the filler cap tightly: refer to
page
24
Green: for your information
Turn signal indicators
Flashes when the turn signal
indicators are operated. Rapid
flashing indicates a system malfunction.
For additional information, refer to
page
67
Cruise control
*
Lights up when system is
switched on: ready for operation
using the buttons in the steering wheel.
For more detailed information, refer to
page
70 .
Fog lamps
Lights up when fog lamps are
switched on. For additional
information, refer to page 98
Blue: for your information
High beams
Lights up when the high beams
are on or the headlamp flasher
is actuated.
For additional information, refer to
pages
67 and 98