BMW serie 3 sport wagon 2002 Manual Do Utilizador

Overview

Controls

Maintenance

Repairs

Data

Index

Indicator and warning lamps

Technology that monitors itself

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
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 in the
following section.

Red: stop immediately

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.

If the drive belt is defective, stop
and switch off the engine immedi-

ately to prevent overheating and
serious engine damage. If the drive belt
is defective, increased steering effort is
also required.

Engine oil pressure

●

Stop the vehicle immediately
and switch off the engine.

Check the engine oil level and top off as
required. If the oil level is correct,
please contact the nearest BMW
center.

Do not continue driving, as the
engine could sustain serious

damage from inadequate lubrication.

Brake warning lamp

●

If the lamp comes on when the
parking brake is not engaged:

check the brake fluid level. Before
driving further, be sure to comply with
the instructions on pages

106

and

118

Brake warning lamp for Cana-
dian models.

Tire Pressure Monitor (RDC)/
Flat Tire Monitor

●

In addition, an acoustic signal is

sounded: a tire failure has occurred.
Reduce vehicle speed immediately and
stop the vehicle. Avoid hard brake
applications. As you steer the vehicle,
use caution and avoid overcorrecting.
For additional information refer to
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