BMW M5 Automobile User Manual


 
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Text messages are used to alert the
driver to system malfunctions with the
ignition key in position 2 and higher.
The alert is accompanied by a gong.
1 Status symbol for messages
2 Display
3 CHECK button.
Messages concerning system faults are
differentiated based on two priorities:
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Priority 1
These defects are immediately indi-
cated by a gong and a flashing warning
symbol (1). Simultaneous defects will
be displayed consecutively. These sta-
tus messages remain in the display until
the defects are corrected. They cannot
be deleted by pressing the CHECK but-
ton (3):
> "RELEASE PARKINGBRAKE"
> "COOLANT TEMPERATURE"
The coolant is overheated. Stop the
vehicle and switch off the engine im-
mediately. Refer to page 129.
> "STOP! ENGINE OILPRESS"
The oil pressure is too low. Stop the
vehicle and switch off the engine im-
mediately. Refer to page 127.
> "CHECK BRAKE FLUID"
The level has dropped nearly to the
minimum. Top up the brake fluid at the
next opportunity. Refer to page 130.
Have the source of the brake fluid loss
diagnosed and corrected by your
BMW center.
> "FLAT TIRE"
Reduce vehicle speed immediately
and stop the vehicle. Avoid hard
brake applications. Do not oversteer.
Refer to page 78.
> "LIMIT"
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This is displayed if the programmed
speed limit has been exceeded.
Check Control
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