Operation, maintenance -> OBD interface socket for your BMW X5 2000-2006

OBD interface socket  
155n  
Indication of the above-  
described malfunction in Cana-  
dian models.  
Event Data Recorders  
Your vehicle may be equipped with one  
or more sensing and diagnostic mod-  
ules or a recording device capable of  
recording or transmitting certain vehicle  
data or information. In addition, if you  
have a Subscription Service Agree-  
ment for the BMW Assist system, cer-  
tain vehicle information may be trans-  
Under certain conditions, the indicator  
lamp will blink or flash. This indicates  
a rather severe level of engine misfire.  
When this occurs, you should reduce  
speed and consult the nearest BMW  
Sports Activity Vehicle center as soon  
as possible. Severe engine misfire over mitted or recorded in order to provide  
only a short period of time can seriously such services.  
damage emission control components,  
especially the catalytic converter.  
The interface socket for the Onboard  
Diagnostic is located on the left of the  
driver's side at the bottom of the instru-  
ment panel and under a cover. The  
cover has the letters OBD on it.  
When the filler cap is not properly  
tightened, the OBD system can  
detect the vapor leak and the indicator  
will light up. If the filler cap is subse-  
quently tightened, the indicator lamp  
should extinguish within a few days.<  
The purpose of the OBD system is to  
ensure proper operation of the emission  
control system for the vehicle's lifetime.  
The system monitors emission-related  
components and systems for deteriora-  
tion and malfunction.  
An illuminated indicator lamp  
informs you of the need for ser-  
vice, not of the need to stop the  
vehicle. However, the systems should  
be checked by your BMW Sports Activ-  
ity Vehicle center at the earliest possi-  
ble opportunity.  
156n  
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