BMW like any other modern car has a so-called limp mode. This is a special mode that is designed to keep the car running under limited conditions.
The limp mode can activate after a serious malfunction on your BMW, this could happen with an engine, transmission, or stability control system for example. Once activated limp mode will limit some systems on your vehicle to enable it to operate in a limited capacity. Limp mode isn't something you really want to be involved with but it might happen one day and you need to know what to do.
You should notice that there is some kind of malfunction indicator lamp lit up on your dashboard. This means there is some technical issue that made the ECU turn on the limp mode.
In simple words, the car will operate as normal but some features might be limited for safety reasons. When you enter limp mode on BMW, some things inside your vehicle will remain operational while others won't. For example, you won't be able to rotate the engine at more than 2000 RPM. Or the speed will be limited by the ECU.
This mode is designed for safe driving when there is a certain problem with the car. The limp mode allows you to travel to the nearest dealer or service station and have the car fixed.
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