5 Series E60 525d (M57TU) SAL
The instrument cluster discharges the functions of priority control for the check-control messages. The readings
for time and date and outside temperature are overwritten.
If a Check-Control message is present but not displayed, this will be indicated by warning triangle in the LCD
display.
Supplementary notes and instructions are available for most Check-Control messages and are displayed in the
Central Information Display (CID) (short form can be found in the status bar).
In addition to the visual display, the Check Control also alerts the driver with acoustic signals. Depending on the
importance of the associated message, a single or double gong with varying volume and tone will sound.
Current Check-Control messages can be called up with the Check-Control button (press and hold for longer than
2 seconds) on the turn-signal/main-beam switch. The check-control messages can then be viewed in sequence
(press for less than 2 seconds). When the Check-Control button is pressed, this is registered via the K-CAN.
If 8 seconds pass without a button being pressed, either the time and ambient temperature or a current Check-
Control message with priority 1 will appear.
Pre-drive check
The pre-drive check serves as:
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A check of internal functions in the instrument cluster
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Monitoring of the live signals from all control units that may emit Check-Control messages
During the pre-drive check, the most important indicator and warning lights are activated for 4 seconds when
terminal 15 is switched ON. Exception: Indicator and warning lights for airbags actuated when terminal R is
switched ON.
Once a pre-drive check completes successfully, all indicator and warning lights are switched off. If faults occur
during the pre-drive check, the test of the systems concerned is interrupted. The indicator and warning lights for
this system remain on. The check-control system issues the appropriate message.
Outside temperature compensation
The computation model in the instrument cluster compensates for effect that the residual heat from the engine
compartment has on the outside temperature signal. An increase in temperature is then only displayed with a
time lag.
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Condition Based Service
Condition Based Service (CBS), as the name suggests, is a means of ensuring that the car is serviced as and
when necessary. CBS has been in use in the field of service since the launch of the E65. CBS is a landmark in
the increasingly close communication and networking between vehicles and Service.
The vehicle-specific scope of service required is registered automatically. In conjunction with TeleService, an
automatic Service call can be placed, notifying the home dealership that Service is due.
The instrument cluster calculates when a service interval is due. When terminal 15 is switched ON, the "Next
Service" indicator appears in the LCD display (remaining visible for 6 seconds). The countdown distance or the
countdown time is also shown.
More information on CBS can be called up at the same time on the central information display (CID).
The service interval can be reset by means of the reset button in the instrument cluster (press and hold down for
longer than 5 seconds). The target date for the vehicle inspection and emissions test can only be entered in the
CID via the controller.
Vehicle identification check
The information stored redundantly in the instrument cluster and the CAS control unit (Car Access System) is:
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Vehicle identification number
SBT Instrument cluster E60, E61, E63, E64, E70
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