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Indicator and warning lamps
Technology that monitors itself
Engine oil pressure ●
Stop the vehicle immediately
and switch off the engine.
Check the engine oil level; top off as
required. If the oil level is correct:
please contact the nearest BMW cen-
ter.
Red and yellow: continue driving
cautiously
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.
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
hard brake applications. Please have
the system checked by your BMW cen-
ter as soon as possible.
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.
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 122 and 134.
Red: stop immediately
Additional information beginning on
page 86
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.
CBC, ABS, DSC and ADB-X/
DBC indicator and warning
lamps for Canadian models.
Brake warning lamp for Cana-
dian models.
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.<
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.
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 92
For additional information: refer to
page 67
| Categories | BMW 3-Series Manuals, BMW Manuals |
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| Tags | BMW 320i, BMW 325i, BMW 325xi, BMW 330i, BMW 330xi, BMW E46 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
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