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Flat Tire Monitor G

Flashing warning lamp in addi-

tion to an acoustic signal: a flat

tire has occurred. Carefully reduce

speed to less than 50 mph (80 km/h),

and avoid hard braking or steering

maneuvers.

Technology that monitors itself

Red: stop immediately

Indicator and warning lamps identified

by "G" are tested for proper operation

whenever the ignition key is turned.

They each light up once for different

periods of time.

Battery charge current

The battery is no longer being

charged. Indicates a defect in

the alternator drive belt or the charging

circuit. Please contact the nearest

BMW center.

The indicator lamps signal defects in

monitored systems by either remaining

lit after the engine is started or by

coming on in the course of normal

vehicle operation. Refer to the following

section for detailed information on how

to respond to the various types of warn-

ings.

For additional information, refer to

page 67.

Never attempt to continue driving

if the drive belt is defective: the

engine could overheat and sustain

serious damage. A broken or damaged

drive belt will also lead to a sudden

increase in steering effort.<

Brake warning lamp G

If the lamp comes on when the

parking brake is not engaged,

check the brake fluid level. Before

driving further, be sure to read the

notes on pages 92 and 114.

Engine oil pressure G

Stop vehicle immediately and

switch off engine. Check the

Brake warning lamp for Cana-

dian models.

engine oil level and top up as required.

If the oil level is correct, please contact

the nearest BMW center.

Do not continue driving. The

engine could sustain damage

owing to inadequate lubrication.<

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Red and yellow: continue driving

cautiously

Red: an important reminder

Yellow: check at the earliest

opportunity

Brake warning lamp G

Comes on when the parking

brake is applied – an additional

acoustic signal sounds when the

vehicle is set in motion.

The red brake warning lamp

comes on together with the

yellow indicator lamps for ABS

and DSC:

Antilock Brake System (ABS) G

ABS has been deactivated in

response to system malfunction.

Unrestricted conventional brake system

performance remains available. Please

have the system inspected by your

BMW center.

The entire ABS, CBC, DSC and For additional information, refer to

DBC control system has failed.

Continue driving cautiously and

defensively. Avoid hard brake

applications. Please have the

system checked by your BMW center

as soon as possible.

page 57.

Brake warning lamp for Cana-

dian models.

For additional information, refer to

page 88.

Antilock Brake System (ABS)

warning lamp for Canadian

models.

Please fasten safety belts G

Together with an acoustic

signal. Comes on until the safety

For additional information, refer to

pages 65, 88.

belts are fastened.

For additional information on safety

belts, refer to page 50.

Engine oil level

Comes on while driving: the oil

level is at the absolute

Warning lamps for Canadian

models.

minimum; add engine oil as soon as

possible. Do not drive more than

approx. 30 miles (50 km) until you add

oil.

Airbags G

Please have the system

inspected by your BMW center.

For additional information, refer to

pages 51, 150.

For additional information, refer to

page 111.

Engine oil level

Comes on after the engine has

been shut off: add engine oil at

the earliest opportunity (when you stop

to refuel).

For additional information, refer to

page 111.

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Brake pads G

Have the brake pads checked.

For additional information, refer

Service Engine Soon G

If the indicator lamp comes on

either continuosly or intermit-

Yellow: for your information

Rear fog lamp

Lights up whenever the rear fog

lamp is turned on.

to page 92.

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 126.

Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) G

For additional information, refer to

page 70.

Malfunction in the DBC system.

The brake system continues to

provide unrestricted conventional

performance.

For additional information, refer to

page 90.

Service Engine Soon warning

lamp for Canadian models.

Dynamic Brake Control (DBC)

warning lamp for Canadian

models

Electronic engine-management

system

Malfunction in the electronic

Dynamic Stability Control

(DSC) G

Indicator lamp flashes:

engine-management system. The elec-

tronics revert to a default mode permit-

ting continued operation, but at lower

than usual engine speeds and with

reduced power. Please have the

system inspected by your BMW center.

The system is actively regulating engine

torque and braking force.

If the indicator lamp does not go out

after the engine is started, or if it comes

on during normal driving and stays on:

DSC has been switched off or has been

deactivated because of a malfunction.

In the event of a malfunction, have the

system checked by your BMW center.

For additional information, refer to

page 65.

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Green: for your information

Blue: for your information

Turn signal indicator

Flashes when the turn signals

are operated. Rapid flashing

indicates a system malfunction.

For additional information, refer to

page 58.

High beams

Comes on when the high beams

are on or the headlamp flasher

is activated.

For additional information, refer to

pages 58, 70.

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