Socket for OBD OnboardDiagnosis
Position

There is an OBD socket on the driver's side for checking the primary components in the vehicle emissions.
Emissions

► The warning lamp lights up:
Emissions are deteriorating. Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Canadian model: warning light
indicates
the engine symbol.
► The warning lamp flashes under certain circumstances:
This indicates that there is excessive misfiring in the engine.
Reduce the vehicle speed and have the system checked immediately; otherwise, serious engine misfiring within a brief period can seriously damage emission control components, in particular the catalytic converter.
Fuel cap
The indicator lamp lights up.
If the fuel cap is not properly tightened, the OBD system may conclude that fuel vapor is escaping. If the cap is then tightened, the display should go out in a short time.
See also:
Switching off automatically
The system switches off and the LED goes out:
After approx. 33 ft/10 m when driving forward.
Above approx. 9 mph/15 km/h when driving
forward.
Switch on the system again if necessary. ...
Supplementary text messages
Additional information on the Control Display,
e.g., on the cause of a malfunction or the required
action, can be called up via Check Control.
The text of urgent messages is displayed automatica ...
Programmable memory
buttons
General information
The Owner's Manual can be stored on the programmable
memory buttons and called up directly.
Storing
1. Select "Owner's Manual" via the iDrive.
2. Press the desire ...
