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20n
Indicator and warning lamps
Technology that monitors itself
Many of the systems of your BMW
monitor themselves automatically, both
during engine starts and while you are
driving. Indicator and warning lamps
that are identified by "
●
" are tested for
proper functioning whenever the igni-
tion key is turned. They each light up
once for different periods of time.
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.
Red: Stop immediately
Battery charge current
●
The battery is no longer being
charged. There is a malfunction
of the alternator V-belt or in the charg-
ing circuit of the alternator. Please con-
tact the nearest BMW center.
If the V-belt is defective, do not
continue driving. If you do so,
the engine could be damaged due to
overheating. If the V-belt is defective,
increased steering effort is also
required.
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Engine oil pressure
●
Comes on while the engine is
running and the "Stop! ENGINE
OILPRESS" message appears in the
Check Control:
Stop vehicle and switch off the engine.
Check the engine level; top up as re-
quired. If oil level is correct: Please
contact the nearest BMW center.
Do not continue driving. The en-
gine could be damaged because
of inadequate lubrication.
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Brake hydraulic system
●
The brake fluid level is too low.
Before driving further, be sure to
read the notes on pages 132 and 152.
Also comes on with the message
"CHECK BRAKE PADS" in the Check
Control.
Brake hydraulic system warning
lamp for Canadian models.
Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 004 597 - © 08/99 BMW AG
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