BMW 328i Coupe 2011 User Manual

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Indication in US models:
Warning lamp flashes:
Engine malfunction under high load.
High engine load will result in damage
to the catalytic converter

You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise due
caution. Have the vehicle checked with-
out delay.

Warning lamp comes on:
Engine malfunction with adverse effect
on emissions

Have the car checked as soon as
possible.

Indication in Canadian models:
Warning lamp flashes:
Engine malfunction under high load.
High engine load will result in damage
to the catalytic converter

You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise due
caution. Have the vehicle checked with-
out delay.

Warning lamp comes on:
Engine malfunction with adverse effect
on emissions

Have the car checked as soon as possi-
ble.

Lights up in red:
Engine overheating

Carefully bring the car to a stop, switch
off the engine and allow it to cool down.
Do not open the hood; otherwise, there
is a risk of injury from scalding. Contact
your BMW center.

Lights up in yellow:
Engine too hot

Continue driving at more moderate
speed so that the engine can cool
down. Have the engine checked with-
out delay if the situation reoccurs.

Lights up in red:
Battery is no longer being charged.
Alternator malfunction

Switch off all unnecessary electrical
consumers. Have the power supply
system checked without delay.

Lights up in yellow:
Battery charge level very low, battery
aged or not securely connected

Have the battery checked as soon as
possible.

Indication in US models
Parking brake applied
Indication in Canadian models
Parking brake applied

Cause

What to do