BMW 5 Series 2016-2022 Owners Manual: Hiding Check Control messages
Press the button on the turn signal lever.
Continuous display
Some Check Control messages are displayed continuously and are not cleared until the malfunction is eliminated. If several malfunctions occur at once, the messages are displayed consecutively.
The messages can be hidden for approx. 8 seconds.
After this time, they are displayed again automatically.
Temporary display
Some Check Control messages are hidden automatically after approx. 20 seconds. The Check Control messages are stored and can be displayed again later.
Displaying stored Check Control messages
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle".
2. "Vehicle status".
3. Move the Controller to the left.
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"Check Control".
5. Select the SMS text message.
Display
Check Control
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At least one Check Control
message is
displayed or stored.
SMS text messages
SMS text messages in combination with a symbol in the instrument cluster explain a Check Control message and the meaning of the indicator/ warning lights.
Supplementary SMS text messages
Additional information, such as the reason for an error or malfunction or the required action, can be called up via Check Control.
With urgent messages the added text will be automatically displayed on the Control Display.
Depending on the Check Control message, further help can be selected.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle".
2. "Vehicle status".
3. Move the Controller to the left.
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"Check Control".
5. Select the desired text message.
6. Select the desired setting.
Messages after trip completion
Certain messages displayed while driving are displayed again after drive-ready state is switched off.
Indicator/warning lights
Concept
Indicator/warning lights in the instrument cluster
display the status of some functions in the vehicle
and indicate when a malfunction is present in
the monitored systems.
General information
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Fuel gauge
Concept
The current fill level of the fuel tank is displayed.
General information
Vehicle tilt position may cause the display to
vary.
Information on refueling
Instrument cluster without
enhanced fea ...
Other materials:
Circuit description
The side airbag sensor assy (lh) circuit consists of the diagnosis circuit
and lateral deceleration sensor, etc.
It receives signals from the lateral deceleration sensor, judges whether or not
the srs must be activated,
and detects diagnosis system malfunction.
Dtc b1141/33 is recorded wh ...
Pre–check
1. Srs warning light check
Turn the ignition switch to the on position and check that
the srs warning light lights up.
check that the srs warning light goes out after approx.
6 Seconds.
Hint:
when the ignition switch is at on and the srs warning
light remains on or flashes, the ...
Adaptive chassis
Concept
This system reduces undesirable vehicle motion
when using a dynamic driving style or traveling
on uneven road surfaces.
General information
This enhances the driving dynamics and driving
comfort depending on the road surface condition
and driving style.
Tuning
The system offers several diffe ...
