2008 BMW 5 Series Owner's Manual - Page 85

9. Turn the controller to make the adjustment. 10. Press the controller to apply the setting. The year is selected. 11. Turn the controller to make the adjustment. 12. Press the controller to apply the setting. The date entry is stored. To exit the menu: Select the arrow and press the controller. Explanatory text messages Check Control The concept The Check Control monitors functions in the vehicle and issues a message if there is a malfunction in the monitored systems. This kind of Check Control message consists of indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster, and if necessary an acoustic signal and text messages at the bottom of the Control Display. Text message at the bottom edge of the Control Display explain the meaning of the displayed indicator and warning lamps. Indicator and warning lamps The indicator and warning lamps can light up in different combinations and colors. In urgent cases, this information will be shown as soon as the corresponding lamp comes on. 83 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 240 - © 08/07 BMW AG Reference Mobility You can display additional information on most Check Control messages later, e.g. on the cause of the malfunction and on corresponding need for action, see below. Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips means that a Check Control message has been generated. The symbol continues to be visible even when the Check Control message disappears after a short time. The warning lamps and text messages are stored and can be displayed later, also refer to page 84. Controls At a glance