1992 BMW 535i AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Progman "Home" Screen Session Status

The Progman "Home" screen displays all sessions that are running on a particular SSS and allows any of the sessions to be reviewed.

Fig 1: Display Progman - Home Screen (2 Of 2)
G03397992Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Explanation of session status indicators:

  1. 1 -Β  Black text with white background indicates that session is running and does not require any input, the status of the session can be reviewed.
  2. 2 -Β  Grey text indicates a session is active/in progress and is currently being accessed or reviewed by another user. This session can not be accessed by an additional user.
  3. 3 -Β  Orange text indicates that input is required before program can continue, this session should be accessed and reviewed to provide required input.
    Fig 2: Display Session Status Indicators Explanation
    G03397993Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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