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Indicator and warning lamps
Technology that monitors itself
Engine oil pressure ●
Red: an important reminder
An alarm sounds at the same
time. Stop vehicle immediately
and switch off engine. Check the
engine oil level and top up as required.
If the oil level is correct: please contact
the nearest BMW center.
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.
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
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.
Brake warning lamp for Cana-
dian models.
Do not continue driving, as the
engine could sustain serious dam-
age from inadequate lubrication.<
Please fasten safety belts ●
Comes on together with an
acoustic signal until the safety
belts are fastened.
For additional information on safety
belts: refer to page 47
Flat Tire Monitor ●
Red: stop immediately
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.
Battery charge current ●
The battery is no longer being
charged. There is a malfunction
of the alternator drive belt or in the
Airbags ●
charging circuit of the alternator. Please For additional information: refer to
page 84
Please have the system
inspected at your BMW center.
For additional information: refer to
page 53
contact the nearest BMW center.
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 112 and 125.
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.<
Brake warning lamp for Cana-
dian models.
| Categories | BMW 3-Series Manuals, BMW Manuals |
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| Tags | BMW E46, BMW M3 Manuals |
| Model Year | 2004 |
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