BMW 3: Indicator/warning lights
Concept
Indicator/warning lights in the instrument cluster display the status of some functions in the vehicle and indicate when a malfunction is present in the monitored systems.
General information
The indicator/warning lights can light up in a variety of combinations and colors.
Several of the lights are checked for proper functioning and light up temporarily when drive-ready state is switched on.
Red lights
Safety belt reminder
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Indicator light flashes or is
illuminated:
safety belt on the driver or passenger
side is not buckled. The safety belt reminder
can also be activated if objects are placed
on the front passenger seat.
Make sure that the safety belts are positioned correctly.
Safety belt reminder for rear seats
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The safety belt is not buckled on
the corresponding
rear seat.
Airbag system
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Airbag system and belt tensioner
may
not be working.
Have the vehicle checked immediately by a dealer's service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Parking brake
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The parking brake is set.
For releasing the parking brake.
Brake system
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Braking system impaired. Continue
to
drive moderately.
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Have the vehicle checked
immediately
by a dealer's service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.
Yellow lights
Anti-lock Braking System ABS
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The Brake Assistant function may
not
activate. Avoid abrupt braking. Take the
longer braking distance into account.
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Have the system immediately
checked
by a dealer's service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control
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The indicator light flashes: DSC
controls
the drive and braking forces. The vehicle
is stabilized. Reduce speed and modify
your driving style to the driving circumstances.
The indicator light lights up: DSC has malfunctioned.
Have the system immediately checked by a dealer's service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is deactivated or DTC Dynamic Traction Control is activated
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DSC is deactivated or DTC is
activated.
Flat Tire Monitor FTM
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The Flat Tire Monitor signals a
loss of
tire inflation pressure in a tire.
Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.
Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers.
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM
The indicator light lights up:
the Tire
Pressure Monitor reports a low tire inflation
pressure or a flat tire. Follow the information
in the Check Control message.
The indicator light flashes and then continuously lights up: no flat tire or loss of tire inflation pressure can be detected.
- Interference caused by systems or devices with the same radio frequency: after leaving the area of the interference, the system automatically becomes active again.
- A wheel without TPM wheel electronics is mounted: have it checked by a dealer's service center or another qualified service center or repair shop as needed.
- Malfunction: have the system checked by a dealer's service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Tire Pressure Monitor.
Steering system
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Steering system may not be
working.
Have the system checked by a dealer's service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Emissions
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The warning light lights up:
Emissions are deteriorating. Have the
vehicle checked as soon as possible.- The warning light flashes under certain circumstances:
This indicates that there is excessive misfiring
in the engine.
Reduce the vehicle speed and have the system checked immediately; otherwise, serious engine misfiring within a brief period can seriously damage emission control components, in particular the catalytic converter.
Socket for Onboard Diagnosis.
Green lights
Safety belt reminder for rear seats
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The safety belt is buckled on the
corresponding
rear seat.
Turn signal
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Turn signal switched on.
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator light indicates that a turn signal bulb has failed.
Parking lights
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Parking lights are switched on.
Parking lights/low beams.
Low beams
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Low beams are switched on.
Parking lights/low beams.
Lane departure warning
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The indicator light lights up:
the system
is activated. A lane marking was detected
on at least one side of the vehicle and
warnings can be issued.
Lane departure warning.
Front fog lights
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Front fog lights are switched
on.
High-beam Assistant
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High-beam Assistant is switched
on.
High beams are switched on and off automatically depending on the traffic situation.
Automatic Hold
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Automatic Hold is activated.
The vehicle
is automatically held in place when it is
stationary.
Blue lights
High beams
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High beams are switched on.
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Fuel gauge
Concept
The current fill level of the fuel tank is displayed.
General information
Vehicle tilt position may cause the display to
vary.
Display
An arrow beside the fuel pump
symbol shows which side of
Shift point indicator
Concept
The shift lights indicate the upshift point at which
the best possible acceleration can be achieved.
Functional requirement
Shift lights are shown when the SPORT or
SPORT PLUS driving program
External temperature
General information
If the indicator drops to +37 ℉/+3 ℃ or lower, a
signal sounds.
A Check Control message is displayed.
There is an increased risk of ice on roads.
Safety information
Warning
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Fatigue alert
General information
The system can detect decreasing alertness or
fatigue of the driver during long, monotonous
trips, for instance on highways. In this situation, it
is recommended that the driver takes a break.
Safety information
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver's pe
Coolant
General information
Coolant consists of water and additives.
Not all commercially available additives are suitable
for the vehicle. Information about suitable additives
is available from a dealer's service center
or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Safety information
Warning
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