BMW 2004 330Ci Convertible Manual Do Utilizador

Indicator and warning lamps

Technology that monitors itself

Indicator and warning lamps that are
identified by

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are tested for proper

functioning whenever the ignition key is
turned. They each light up once for dif-
ferent 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 in the follow-
ing section.

Red: stop immediately

Battery charge current

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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 seri-
ous engine damage. If the drive belt is
defective, increased steering effort is
also required.

Engine oil pressure

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Stop the vehicle immediately
and switch off the engine.

Check the engine oil level; top off as
required. If the oil level is correct:
please contact the nearest BMW cen-
ter.

Do not continue driving, as the
engine could sustain serious dam-

age from inadequate lubrication.

Flat Tire Monitor

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In addition, an acoustic signal is
sounded: there is a flat tire.

Reduce speed and carefully come to a
stop. Avoid sudden braking and steer-
ing maneuvers.
For additional information: refer to
page

Brake warning lamp

●

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

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

126

and

141

Brake warning lamp for Cana-
dian models.

Red: an important reminder

Brake warning lamp
Comes on when the parking
brake is engaged – an additional

acoustic signal sounds when you start
off.
For additional information: refer to
page

Brake warning lamp for Cana-
dian models.

Lock backrest/Fasten safety
belts

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Comes on together with an

acoustic signal until the safety belts are
fastened. Flashes if the backrest is not
locked.
For additional information on locking
the seat backrests, refer to page

For additional information on safety
belts: refer to page

Airbags

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Please have the system
inspected at your BMW center.

For additional information: refer to
page