BMW X5: Shift Valves, Parking

 Shift lights

Principle The Shift lights in the instrument cluster indicate the maximum shift point at which the best possible acceleration can be achieved. General information Depending on the equipment and national-market version, the Shift lights are active in the M manual mode of the Steptronic Sport transmis

 Workshop Hints On Cylinder Leakage Testing

When performing cylinder leakage tests, the following tips might be helpful: Remove all spark plugs to allow easier rotation of the engine. (If this test is done after a compression test, the plugs should already be out). Perform the leakage test on all cylinders, not just the problem cylinder.