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Indicator and warning lamps

Technology that monitors itself

Indicator and warning lamps that are
identified by

are tested for proper

functioning whenever the ignition key is
turned. They each light up once for dif-
ferent periods of time.

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.

Red: stop immediately

Battery charge current

The battery is no longer being
charged. Indicates a defective

alternator drive belt or a problem with
the alternator's charge circuit. Please
contact the nearest BMW center.

If the drive belt is defective, stop
and switch off the engine immedi-

ately to prevent overheating and seri-
ous engine damage. If the drive belt is
defective, increased steering effort is
also required.

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Engine oil pressure

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 cen-
ter.

Do not continue driving, as the
engine could sustain serious dam-

age from inadequate lubrication.

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Brake warning lamp

If the lamp comes on when the
parking brake is not engaged:

check the brake fluid level. Before driv-
ing further, be sure to comply with the
instructions on pages

122

and

135

.

Brake warning lamp for Cana-
dian models.

Flat Tire Monitor

In addition, an acoustic signal is
sounded: there is a flat tire.

Reduce speed and carefully come to a
stop. Avoid sudden braking and steer-
ing maneuvers.
For additional information: refer to
page

91

Red and yellow: continue driving
cautiously

The brake warning lamp comes
on together with the yellow indi-
cator lamps for ABS

and

DSC:
The entire ABS, CBC, DSC and
ADB-X/DBC control system has
failed. Continue driving cau-
tiously and defensively. Avoid

full brake applications. Please have the
system checked by your BMW center
as soon as possible.
Additional information beginning on
page

86

CBC, ABS, DSC and
ADB-X/DBC indicator and warn-
ing lamps for Canadian models.

Red: an important reminder

Brake warning lamp

Comes on when the parking
brake is engaged – an additional

acoustic signal sounds when starting
off. For additional information: refer to
page

65

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