Indicator and warning lamps – BMW 330Ci Coupe 2004 User Manual

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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 below.

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.

Engine oil pressure

●

Stop the vehicle immediately
and switch off 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.

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

116

and

128

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

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 and DSC
control system has failed. Con-
tinue driving cautiously and
defensively. Avoid hard brake

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

CBC, ABS and DSC and DBC
indicator and warning lamps for
Canadian models.

Red: an important reminder

Brake warning lamp
Comes on when the parking
brake is applied – an additional

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