2011 BMW X5 X6 XDrive35i XDrive50i 35d M E70 E71 E72 Owners Manual

Socket for OBD Onboard
Diagnostics interface
development of vehicle functions. In addition, if
you signed a service contract for Assist, certain
vehicle data can be sent directly from the vehi-
cle to facilitate the desired services.
The chief components that make up the emis-
sions content can be checked by a device that
uses the OBD socket.
This socket is located to the left on the driver's
side, on the underside of the instrument cluster
under a cover.
Emissions
The warning lamp lights up:
The vehicle is producing higher emis-
sions. Continued driving is possible.
Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible.
The lamp flashes under certain conditions. This
is a sign of excessive misfiring of the engine. In
this case, you should reduce your speed and
proceed to the nearest BMW Sports Activity
Vehicle Center. Heavy engine misfiring causes
serious damage to the emission-relevant com-
ponents, especially the catalytic converter,
within a short time.
The warning lamp lights up if the fuel
cap has not been properly tightened
and the OBD system detects the
escape of fuel vapors. Check that the fuel cap is
correctly seated and tighten it until you hear a
clearly audible click.
Data memory
Your vehicle records data on vehicle operation,
malfunctions and user settings. These data are
stored in the vehicle and in part in the remote
control and can be read out by suitable devices
during service, for example. The read data are
used to assist in servicing and repairing your
vehicle or for the optimization and continued
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