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²⁰ⁿIndicator and warning lamps

Brake hydraulic system G

The brake fluid level is too low.

Before driving further, be sure to

read the notes on pages 104 and 126.

Technology that monitors itself

Red: stop immediately

Indicator and warning lamps that are

identified by "G" are tested for proper

functioning whenever the ignition key is

turned. They each light up once for

different periods of time.

Battery charge current G

The battery is no longer being

charged. The alternator drive

belt is defective or there is a malfunc-

tion in the charging circuit of the alter-

nator. Please contact the nearest BMW

center.

Brake hydraulic system warning

lamp for Canadian models.

If a fault should occur in one of these

systems, the corresponding lamp does

not go out after the engine is started or

it lights up while the vehicle is moving.

You will see how to react to this in the

following section.

If the drive belt is defective, stop

and switch off the engine immedi-

ately to prevent overheating and

serious engine damage. If the drive belt

is defective, increased steering effort is

also required.<

Engine oil pressure G

Stop the vehicle immediately

and switch off the engine.

Check the engine oil level and top off as

required. If the oil level is correct,

please contact the nearest BMW

center.

Do not continue driving, as the

engine could sustain serious

damage from inadequate lubrication.<

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Red and yellow: continue to drive Red: an important reminder

cautiously

Yellow: check as soon as possible

Parking brake

Comes on when the parking

brake is engaged.

Antilock Brake System (ABS) G

Comes on during normal vehicle

operation: ABS has been deac-

tivated in response to system malfunc-

tion. Conventional braking efficiency

is available without limitations. Please

have the system inspected by your

BMW center.

The red warning lamp for the

brake hydraulic system comes

on together with the yellow indi-

cator lamps for ABS, ASC+T/

DSC*:

For additional information, refer to

page 60.

Parking brake warning lamp for

Canadian models.

The entire ABS, CBC, ASC+T/

DSC* and ADB/DBC control

system has failed. Continue

driving cautiously and defen-

sively. Avoid hard brake applications.

Have the system checked by your BMW

center as soon as possible.

For additional information, refer to

pages 73, 74 and 102.

For additional information, refer to

page 101.

Please fasten your safety belt G

Together with an acoustic signal.

Comes on until the safety belts

are fastened.

Antilock Brake System warning

lamp for Canadian models.

For additional information on safety

belts, refer to page 52.

Engine oil level

Comes on while driving: the

oil level is at the absolute

minimum; refill as soon as possible. Do

not drive more than approx. 30 miles

(50 km) until you do.

Airbags G

Warning lamps for Canadian

models.

Please have the system

inspected by your BMW center.

For additional information, refer to

pages 54 and 164.

For additional information, refer to

page 123.

Engine oil level

Comes on after the engine has

been switched off: add engine

oil at your earliest opportunity (when

you stop to refuel).

For additional information, refer to

page 123.

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Automatic transmission*

Because of a malfunction, the

automatic transmission shifts

Indicator lamp for Automatic

Stability Control plus Traction

(ASC+T)/Dynamic Stability

Control (DSC)* and brake

hydraulic system warning

lamp G

Service Engine Soon G

If the indicator lamp comes on

either continuously or intermit-

tently, this indicates a fault in the emis-

sions-related electronic systems.

Although the vehicle remains opera-

tional, you should have the systems

checked by your BMW center at the

earliest possible opportunity.

For additional information, refer to

page 133.

only in the emergency program. Please

consult the nearest BMW center.

For additional information, refer to

page 64.

The indicator lamps remain on:

The DSC* and ADB/DBC have been

switched off with the button or there is

a system malfunction.

Brake pads G

Have the brake pads checked.

For additional information, refer

Please consult the nearest BMW

center.

to page 104.

"Service Engine Soon" warning

lamp for Canadian models.

Automatic Stability Control plus

Traction (ASC+T)/Dynamic

Stability Control (DSC)* G

For additional information, refer to

page 74.

Indicator and warning lamps for

Canadian models.

Indicator lamp flashes:

The system is actively regulating drive

torque and braking force.

Engine electronics G

There is a fault in the engine's

electronic control system. You

can continue to drive with reduced

engine output or engine speed. Please

have the system inspected by your

BMW center.

The indicator lamp stays lit:

ASC+T has been switched off with the

button or it is defective, or the DSC*

has been switched off, ADB is

operational.

Please consult the nearest BMW center

in case of a malfunction.

For additional information, refer to

pages 73, 74.

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Green: for your information

Blue: for your information

Turn signal indicators

Flashes when the turn signal

indicators are in operation.

Rapid flashing indicates a system

malfunction.

High beams

Lights up when the high beams

are on or the headlamp flasher

is actuated.

For additional information, refer to

page 64.

For additional information, refer to

page 64.

Front fog lamps*

Lights up whenever you switch

on the front fog lamps.

For additional information, refer to

page 76.

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