BMW serie 7 1999 Manuel D’Utilisation

Indicator and warning lamps

Technology that monitors itself

Many of the systems of your BMW mon-
itor themselves automatically, both dur-
ing engine starts and while you are driv-
ing. 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 ribbed V-belt or in the
charging circuit of the alternator. Please
contact the nearest BMW center.

If the V-belt is defective, do not
continue driving. The engine could

be damaged due to overheating. If the
ribbed V-belt is defective, increased
steering effort is also required.

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 engine im-
mediately. Check level of oil in engine,
top up as required. If oil level is correct:
Please contact the nearest BMW cen-
ter.

Do not continue driving. The en-
gine could be damaged because

of inadequate lubrication.

Brake hydraulic system

●

The brake fluid level is too low.
Before driving further, be sure to

read the notes on pages

128

and

147

Also comes on with the message
"Check brake pads" in the Check Con-
trol.

Brake hydraulic system warning
lamp for Canadian models.