Under the hood

necessary technical knowledge. Do not work on the car unless you possess the necessary technical knowledge.

If you are unfamiliar with the statutory guidelines, have any work on the vehicle performed only by a BMW center or by a workshop that work according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel. If this work is not carried out properly, there is a danger of subsequent damage and related safety hazards.

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Indicator and warning lamps
The concept Indicator and warning lamps can light up in a variety of combinations and colors. Several of the lamps are checked for proper functioning and light up temporarily when the engine is st ...

Radar sensor
Position Radar sensor Dirty or covered sensor A dirty or covered sensor may hinder the detection of vehicles. If necessary, clean the radar sensor. Remove layers of snow and ice carefull ...

Socket for OBD Onboard Diagnosis
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 vehic ...