

Slow down cautiously and avoid harsh braking or steering. The Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) warning light illuminates warning of pressure loss in a tyre. Symbol lights up (constant) when a failure has been detected in the system. Symbol flashes indicated system is in use – drive according to the road conditions. The DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) system controls the drive and brake forces.
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Have system check as soon as possible.ĭSC DSC Off BMW 3 Series DSC Warning Light Avoid harsh braking, stopping distances may be increased and brake force boost is possibly defective. Normal brakes will work as usual though the added safety aid of ABS will not be operational. The anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning light comes on if a fault is detected. Flashing: the conditions are not suitable for operating the system. The system has been deactivated but applies the brakes until you actively resume control by pressing on the brake pedal or accelerator pedal. Light becomes illuminated: vehicle driving ahead detected. Vehicle Detection BMW 3 Series Vehicle Detection Warning Light

The system may not operate correctly if the sensor is dirty. To maintain a set and safe distance, the system automatically reduces or increases speed based on the actions of the vehicle in front. This symbol show the number of bars detailing the distance from the vehicle in front.


This symbol lights up in the dashboard instrument cluster along with an audible alarm if a imminent collision with a person is detected.Ĭruise Control Cruise Control Sensor BMW 3 Series Active Cruise Control Light Pedestrian Warning BMW 3 Series Pedestrian Collision Warning Light Flashing / audible alarm: severe warning and imminent danger of collision due to approaching another vehicle at high speed. The front-end collision light illuminates: advance warning of impending danger of a collision – distance to vehicle ahead too small. If you are experiencing issues with the parking brake remaining on, see parking brake stays on while driving.Ĭollision Warning BMW 3 Series Front-End Collision Warning Light However, be cautious not to apply the parking brake to excess as this may cause the rear wheels to lock. BMW recommends: To prevent corrosion and one-sided brake action, lightly apply the parking brake periodically while coasting, if traffic conditions permit. Warning light comes on when parking brake is applied. The parking brake / handbrake symbol varies depending on location. Parking Brake Parking Brake BMW 3 Series Parking Brake Warning Light Pressure plates are located within the seats and may trigger the warning light if objects are placed on the front passenger seat. If you are experiencing issues will the light failing to go out, see seat belt light stays on.
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The safety belt reminder light illuminates or flashes when the driver or front passenger has not buckled the seat belt. Seat Belt BMW 3 Series Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light For further help, see why is the airbag light on? For check control / messages, see BMW 3 Series Airbag / Pretensioner Check Control Information Messages. Airbag system may not be deployed in the event of an accident – have vehicle checked by BMW engineer. If the light stays on or comes on when driving, there is a fault with the airbag and belt tensioners system. The airbag light should come on as a self-check with ignition and should go out shortly. Airbag BMW 3 Series Airbag Dashboard Warning Light
