2008 BMW X3 Owner's Manual - Page 108

2008 BMW X3 Manual

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Maintenance Emissions values The warning lamp lights up. Exhaust values are deteriorating. Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible. Under certain conditions, the indicator will flash. This indicates a serious rate 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 even for only a short period of time can seriously damage emission control components, especially the catalytic converter. Display of the previously described malfunction on Canadian models. When the fuel filler cap is not properly tightened, the OBD system can detect the vapor leak and the indicator lamp will light up. If the filler cap is subsequently tightened, the indicator lamp should go out within a few days.< Event data recorders Your vehicle may be equipped with one or more sensing and diagnostic modules or a recording device capable of recording or transmitting certain vehicle data or information. In addition, if you have a Subscription Service Agreement for the BMW Assist system, certain vehicle information may be transmitted or recorded in order to provide such services. Care You can find useful information on caring for your BMW in the Caring for your vehicle brochure. 106 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG

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Maintenance
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Emissions values
The warning lamp lights up. Exhaust
values are deteriorating. Have the vehi-
cle checked as soon as possible.
Under certain conditions, the indicator will flash.
This indicates a serious rate 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 even for only a short period of
time can seriously damage emission control
components, especially the catalytic converter.
Display of the previously described
malfunction on Canadian models.
When the fuel filler cap is not properly
tightened, the OBD system can detect
the vapor leak and the indicator lamp will light
up. If the filler cap is subsequently tightened,
the indicator lamp should go out within a few
days.
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Event data recorders
Your vehicle may be equipped with one or more
sensing and diagnostic modules or a recording
device capable of recording or transmitting cer-
tain vehicle data or information. In addition, if
you have a Subscription Service Agreement for
the BMW Assist system, certain vehicle infor-
mation may be transmitted or recorded in order
to provide such services.
Care
You can find useful information on caring for
your BMW in the Caring for your vehicle bro-
chure.