BMW X5 - Manual (Page 20)

18 n Indicator and warning lamps
Technology that monitors itself
Indicator and warning lamps that are
identified by
+ are tested for proper
functioning whenever the ignition key is
turned. They each light up once for dif-
ferent periods of time.
If a fault should occur in one of these
systems, the corresponding lamp does
not go out after the engine is started or
it lights up while the vehicle is moving.
You will see how to react to this in the
following section.
Red: stop immediately
Battery charge current +
The battery is not being
charged. There is a malfunction
of the alternator drive belt or in the
charging circuit of the alternator. Please
contact the nearest BMW Sports Activ-
ity Vehicle center.
If the drive belt is defective, do not
continue driving. The engine could
be damaged due to overheating. If the
drive belt is defective, increased steer-
ing effort is also required.
<
Engine oil pressure
+
Stop immediately and switch off
the engine. Check the engine oil
level; top up as required. If the oil level
is correct: please contact the nearest
BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center.
Do not continue driving. The
engine could be damaged
because of inadequate lubrication. <
Handbrake * /
Brake hydraulic system
+
Lights up with handbrake
engaged.
For additional information, refer to
page
63
Comes on although the handbrake
is released: stop immediately. The
brake fluid in the reservoir has fallen to
below the minimum level. At the same
time, a considerably longer brake pedal
travel may be noticeable. Please con-
tact the nearest BMW Sports Activity
Vehicle center.
During continued driving
increased brake pedal pressure
may be necessary, and considerably
longer braking distances may result.
Please remember to adapt your driving
style accordingly.
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Before continuing your journey, be sure
to read the notes on pages
132
and 146 .
Also comes on in the Check Control
with the message CHECK BRAKE
LININGS.
Handbrake warning lamp * /
Brake hydraulic system warning
lamp for Canadian models.
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