2001 BMW 330i AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Shutting Down the SSS: Notes

After selecting "Administ." on the Progman Home screen select "Settings".

Fig 1: Selecting Setting Button
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Select "Overview"

Fig 2: Selecting Overview Button
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Select the specific SSS to be shutdown

Fig 3: Display SSS Overview Menu
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After selecting the specific SSS, select "Operating Status".

Fig 4: Selecting Operating Status Button
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This is the only location from which the SSS should be restarted or shutdown using the buttons at the bottom of the screen.Β 

Selecting "Restart" will switch the SSS off and then back on.

Selecting "Switch off" will turn the SSS off.

NOTE: The on/off button located directly on the computer should not be used to turn OFF the SSS.
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
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