Indicator/warning lamps, Indicator/warning lamps 15 – BMW Z4 sDrive35is 2011 User Manual

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Indicator/warning lamps

Instrument cluster

The indicator and warning lamps can light up in
a variety of combinations and colors.
Several of the lamps are checked for proper
functioning when the engine is started or the ig‐
nition is switched on, and light up briefly.

Text messages

Text messages at the upper edge of the Control
Display explain the meaning of the displayed in‐
dicator and warning lamps.
You can call up more information, e.g., on the
cause of a malfunction and on how to respond,
via

Check Control, refer to page 71

In urgent cases, this information will be shown
as soon as the corresponding lamp comes on.

Indicator lamps without text messages

The following indicator lamps notify you that
certain functions are active:

Symbol Function or system

Turn signal

High beams/headlamp flasher

Lamp flashes:
DSC or DTC is regulating the propul‐
sive forces in order to maintain driv‐
ing stability

Parking brake set

Canada: the parking brake is set.

Engine malfunction with adverse ef‐
fect on exhaust emissions

Canada: engine malfunction with ad‐
verse effect on exhaust emissions