Fault messages appear as text - instructions and warnings, at the same time a buzzer sounds. Fault messages have three levels of importance.
Degree importance 1 | Meaning/Help |
Bremsflussigkeit Brake fluid | The liquid level has dropped to a minimum. Top up at the first opportunity - see chapter Car maintenance. |
Oildruck Motor Engine oil pressure | Establish the cause of the loss of brake fluid and entrust its elimination to BMW service specialists. Too low. Stop immediately and turn off the engine. Refer to Troubleshooting Chapter Brake system. |
Handbremse losen Release handbrake | Appears after the movement starts. |
Kein Bremslicht Stop signals not working | Blown bulbs or fuses, replace bulbs or fuses (Chapter Onboard electrical system). |
Bremsli Elektrik Stop signal electrics | Stop - signals do not burn - fuses or electrical circuit are faulty; change the fuses (Chapter Onboard electrical system) or contact a BMW service. |
Niveauregelung* Ride height control * | The vehicle is overloaded or the ride height control system is defective; reduce load or contact BMW Service (Max. speed: 170 km/h). |
* Alternate with indication "Niveauregelung" ("ride height control") a warning appears "max. 170 km/h" ("Max. 170 km/h"), in case this speed is exceeded. The warning will turn off when the speed decreases.
SPEED LIMIT* - LIMIT SPEED.
The display appears when the prescribed speed limit is exceeded. Obey the traffic rules.
These faults are immediately signaled buzzer and flashing index sign (1).
If several faults occur simultaneously, they are displayed sequentially.
Messages are stored until the faults are corrected and cannot be reset with the key self-diagnosis display (2).
Degree importance 2 | Meaning/Help |
Getriebeprogramm* Gearbox program* | Automatic transmission - malfunction of the electronic system - see below, p. Warning lamp for electronic, automatic transmission systems (3). |
Bremsbelage Brake pads | worn out (contact the head Brake system). |
Waschwasserstand washer fluid level | Has fallen below normal, top up at the first opportunity (contact the head Car maintenance). |
1 Bremslicht 1 stop signal | One lamp burned out (contact the head Onboard electrical system). |
Abblendlicht dipped beam | Blown lamp or fuse or electrical circuit defective (contact the head Onboard electrical system). |
Kennzeichlicht License plate light Anhangerkicht* Trailer lights* | Trailer light fuse or electrical circuit defective; replace the fuse (Chapter Onboard electrical system). |
The message appears when turning the ignition key to position 2 (if there are faults of severity 1, they appear automatically). After the messages on the display go out, the signs of the presence of information remain. If plus sign appears (3) - call them by pressing the key 2.
Using the self-diagnosis display key, memorized messages can be suppressed until they are automatically cleared, or, conversely, messages indicated by the presence of information symbol can be recalled accordingly.
Degree importance 3 | Meaning/Help |
Oelstand Motor* Oil level | The engine oil level has dropped to a minimum. Check oil level, top up as soon as possible (for example, when filling) - see chapterCar maintenance. |
Kuhlwasserstand coolant level | The coolant level is below normal. Top up at the first opportunity - see chapter Car maintenance. |
Sensor Oelstand* Oil level sensor* | The oil level sensor is defective. Refer to chapter materials Car maintenance. If the sensor is faulty, the low oil level is not indicated until the repair is carried out! |
Check-Control Self-diagnosis display | Electronics fault, various messages are therefore not displayed. Contact BMW Service as soon as possible for assistance. |
Licht an?* Is the light on?* | Message at the end of the movement (after opening the driver's door). |
Bitte angurten* Fasten seat belts* | This message may appear in conjunction with a warning light* or an audible signal*. |
The message appears for the first time only at the end of the trip when the key is turned in the ignition switch to position 0 (if there are several messages, there is a sequential display - messages of severity 3 follow messages of severity 2 and 1). In this case, the message can still be called up using the display button for approximately three minutes after the end of the movement, even if the key is removed from the ignition lock and the display goes out. The message also appears before the start of the journey when the ignition key is turned to position 2. The text goes out after a short time (with the start of the movement) and the sign of the presence of information is not displayed. New messages appear only after the key is turned to position 0. If the plus sign appears, call up the existing messages by pressing the self-diagnosis display key.
General information: If an inscription appears "Betriebsanleitung" ("Manual"), you must follow the instructions above.
Inscription "Betriebsanleitung" can be extinguished by pressing the self-diagnosis display key.
Checking the health of the display (in the absence of messages) - turning the key in the ignition lock to position 2, press button 2 - the message CHECK CONTROL OK should appear (SELF DIAGNOSIS DISPLAY OK).