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Indicator and warning lamps
Technology that monitors itself
Engine oil pressure ●
The engine oil pressure is too
low. Stop the vehicle immedi-
ately and switch off the engine. It is not
possible to continue driving. Please
contact the nearest BMW center.
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 and DSC
control system has failed. Con-
tinue driving cautiously and
defensively. Avoid full brake
applications. Please have the
system checked by your BMW center
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 in the follow-
ing section.
Do not continue driving, as the
engine could sustain serious dam-
age from inadequate lubrication.<
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.
Additional information beginning on
page 91.
Red: stop immediately
CBC, ABS and DSC and DBC
indicator and warning lamps for
Canadian models.
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.
For additional information, refer to
page 93.
Brake warning lamp ●
If the lamp comes on when the
parking brake is not engaged:
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.<
check the brake fluid level. It is very
important that you follow the instruc-
tions on page 145 before driving on.
Have the system checked immediately.
Red: an important reminder
Brake warning lamp
Comes on when the parking
brake is engaged – an additional
acoustic signal sounds when you start
off.
Brake warning lamp for Cana-
dian models.
For additional information, refer to
page 71.
| Categories | BMW 3-Series Manuals, BMW Manuals |
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| Tags | BMW 325Ci, BMW 330Ci, BMW E46 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
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