BMW Warning Lights and Meanings (FULL List, FREE Download)

The brake light control failed or the fuel supply is malfunctioning. You can continue your journey, but moderate your speed and exercise due caution. The transmission limp home program with reduced acceleration is active. Have the system checked immediately.

This warning light alerts you that the coolant level is too low or there is an issue with the cooling system.

This warning light alerts you to any malfunctions in the transmission system.

If the indicator lamp flashes: Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) or Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) is regulating the drive and braking forces.
If the indicator lamps are on: DSC or DTC is deactivated.

The number bars shows the selected distance from the vehicle driving ahead.

The windshield wiper fluid level is low. Top it off.

Indicator lamp illuminates: a vehicle has been detected ahead of you.

Indicator lamp flashes: the conditions are not adequate for the system to work.

The system was deactivated but applies the brakes until you actively resume control by pressing on the brake pedal or accelerator pedal.

The Brake Assistant function may not activate. Avoid abrupt braking. Take the longer braking distance into account.
Have the system immediately checked by a dealer’s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.

The Brake Assistant function may not activate. Avoid abrupt braking. Take the longer braking distance into account.
Have the system immediately checked by a dealer’s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.

The indicator light flashes: DSC controls the drive and braking forces. The vehicle is stabilized. Reduce speed and modify your driving style to the driving circumstances.
The indicator light lights up: DSC has malfunctioned.
Have the system immediately checked by a dealer’s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.

DSC is deactivated or DTC is activated.

The Flat Tire Monitor signals a loss of tire inflation pressure in a tire.
Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.
Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers.

The indicator light lights up: the Tire Pressure Monitor reports a low tire inflation pressure or a flat tire. Follow the information in the Check Control message.
The indicator light flashes and then continuously lights up: no flat tire or loss of tire inflation pressure can be detected.
▷ Interference caused by systems or devices with the same radio frequency: after leaving the area of the interference, the system automatically becomes active again.
▷ A wheel without TPM wheel electronics is mounted: have it checked by a dealer’s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop as needed.
▷ Malfunction: have the system checked by a dealer’s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.

Steering system may not be working.
Have the system checked by a dealer’s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.

The indicator light lights up and an acoustic signal may sound: a system interruption is imminent.

The indicator warning light flashes: lane marking driven over.

The warning light lights up: Emissions are deteriorating. Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible.

The warning light flashes under certain circumstances:
This indicates that there is excessive misfiring in the engine. Reduce the vehicle speed and have the system checked immediately; otherwise, serious engine misfiring within a brief period can seriously damage emission control components, in particular the catalytic converter.

System is switched on and under certain circumstances warns if a detected lane is left without flashing beforehand.

The engine refuses to start. Depress the brake or clutch to start the engine.