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EnglishOverview -> Indicator and warning lamps for your BMW 5 Series 1995-2003
20nIndicator and warning lamps
Brake hydraulic system G
Have the brake fluid level
Technology that monitors itself
Red: stop immediately
Many of the systems of your BMW
monitor themselves automatically, both
during engine starts and while you are
driving. Indicator and warning lamps
Battery charge current G
The battery is no longer being
charged. There is a malfunction
of the alternator drive belt or in the
checked. Before continuing your
journey, be sure to read the notes on
pages 124 and 142.
that are identified by "G" are tested for charging circuit of the alternator. Please The indicator lamp comes on together
proper functioning whenever the igni-
tion key is turned. They light up once
for different periods of time.
contact the nearest BMW center.
with the "Check brake pads" message
in the Check Control.
If the drive belt is defective, do not
continue driving. The engine could
be damaged due to overheating. If the
drive belt is defective, increased
steering effort is also required.<
Brake hydraulic system warning
lamp for Canadian models.
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 in the
following section.
Engine oil pressure G
If the message "STOP! ENGINE
OIL PRESSURE" appears in the
Check Control: stop the vehicle and
switch off the engine immediately.
Check the engine oil level; top up as
required. If the oil level is correct:
please contact the nearest BMW
center.
Do not continue driving. The
engine could be damaged
because of inadequate lubrication.<
Indicator and warning lamps
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Service Engine Soon G
If the indicator lights up either
continuously or intermittently,
Red: an important reminder
Yellow: check as soon as possible
Parking brake G
Comes on when you engage the
parking brake.
Antilock Brake System (ABS) G
ABS has been deactivated in
response to a system malfunc-
tion. Conventional braking efficiency is
available without limitations. Please
have the system inspected by your
BMW center.
this indicates a fault in the emissions-
related electronic systems. Although
the vehicle remains operational, you
should have the systems checked by
your BMW center at the earliest
possible opportunity.
For additional information, refer to
page 63.
Parking brake warning lamp for
Canadian models.
For additional information, refer to
page 121.
For additional information on the OBD
interface socket, refer to page 153.
Please fasten safety belts G
An acoustical signal is sounded
and a message appears in the
Check Control for 4 to 8 seconds. The
acoustical signal ends when the belt is
fastened.
ABS warning lamp for Canadian
models.
Service Engine Soon warning
lamp for Canadian models.
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) G
For additional information on safety
belts, refer to page 53.
DSC has been switched off or
has been deactivated because of a
malfunction. In the event of a malfunc-
tion, have the system checked by your
BMW center.
Airbags G
Please have the system
inspected by your BMW center.
For additional information, refer to
pages 54, 176.
For additional information, refer to
page 86.
Dynamic Brake Control (DBC)* G
Fault in the DBC system.
Conventional braking efficiency
is available without limitations.
For additional information, refer to
page 124.
Dynamic Brake Control (DBC)*
warning lamp for Canadian
models.
22nIndicator and warning lamps
Green: for your information
Blue: for your information
Turn signal indicator
Flashes when the turn signals
are in operation. Rapid flashing
means there is a fault in the system.
For additional information, refer to
page 64.
High beams
Comes on when the high beams
are on or the headlamp flasher
is actuated.
For additional information, refer to
pages 64, 91.
Cruise control
Comes on when the cruise
control is activated: available for
operation via the multifunction steering
wheel.
For additional information, refer to
page 67.
Fog lamps
Comes on whenever you switch
on the fog lamps.
For additional information, refer to
page 91.
