2008 BMW Z4 M Series Owner's Manual - Page 99

2008 BMW Z4 M Series Manual

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Exhaust emission values At a glance 97 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 500 - © 08/07 BMW AG The warning lamp lights up: the exhaust emission values have worsened. Have the car checked as soon as possible. The lamps flash under certain conditions. This indicates excessive misfiring of 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. Canadian models display this warning lamp. The warning lamp lights up if the gas cap is not properly tightened and the OBD system can assume 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 subscription contract for BMW Assist, certain vehicle data may be transmitted or recorded in order to facilitate the corresponding services. Driving tips Reference Mobility Care Important information on the care and maintenance of your BMW is contained in the Caring for your vehicle brochure. Controls

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Exhaust emission values
The warning lamp lights up: the
exhaust emission values have wors-
ened. Have the car checked as soon as
possible.
The lamps flash under certain conditions. This
indicates excessive misfiring of 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.
Canadian models display this warning
lamp.
The warning lamp lights up if the gas
cap is not properly tightened and the
OBD system can assume that fuel
vapor is escaping. If the gas cap is then tight-
ened, the warning lamp should go out within a
few days.
Event Data Recorders
Your vehicle may be equipped with one or sev-
eral measuring or diagnostic modules or a
device for recording or sending certain vehicle
data or information. In addition, if you have
signed a subscription contract for BMW Assist,
certain vehicle data may be transmitted or
recorded in order to facilitate the corresponding
services.
Care
Important information on the care and mainte-
nance of your BMW is contained in the Caring
for your vehicle brochure.