2008 BMW M3 Owner's Manual - Page 124
2008 BMW M3 Manual
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Maintenance Socket for On-Board Diagnosis OBD tain vehicle data may be transmitted or recorded in order to facilitate the corresponding services. Primary components that make up exhaust emissions can be checked by a device via the OBD socket. This socket is located on the driver's side to the left, on the bottom of the instrument panel underneath a cover. Exhaust emission values The warning lamp lights up: The exhaust emission values have worsened. Have the car checked as soon as possible. Canadian models display this warning lamp. The lamp flashes under certain conditions. This indicates excessive misfiring in the engine. If this happens, you should reduce your speed and visit your nearest BMW center as soon as possible. Severe engine misfiring can quickly lead to serious damage of emissions-related components, especially the catalytic converter. The warning lamp comes on if the gas cap is not properly tightened and the OBD system assumes that fuel vapor is escaping. If the gas cap is then tightened, the warning lamp should go out within a few days. Event data recorders Your vehicle may be equipped with one or several measuring or diagnostic modules or a device for recording or sending certain vehicle data or information. In addition, if you have signed a service contract for BMW Assist, cer122 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG