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Introduction/System Components




INTRODUCTION/SYSTEM COMPONENTS

1992 - 1997 E36 4 door/Couple/Convertible/M3







The Check Control is an active warning system that displays various lighting circuit failures and low fluid level warnings. It is only available on the listed models if they are equipped with the Multi-Function Clock or On-board Computer. Failure warnings are displayed in the matrix of the LCD panel on these units.

The complete system consists of the following components:
- Check Control Module - located below the left side of the instrument panel. The module processes the inputs from the monitored components.
- Check Control display - located in the matrix of the BC or Multi-function clock.
- Check waring lamp - located in the instrument cluster;
- Monitored lamps and fluid reservoirs.