BMW Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights

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So, what is that light on your dashboard? What follows is easily the most complete list available of symbols and warnings that may appear in and on your car’s dashboard or instrument cluster.

The following are warning lights and indicators found in vehicles built by BMW. Click the link to the right of each one to learn more.

How They Are Presented

They are ordered primarily by color and roughly by importance. First up are red, followed by red with yellow/amber/orange options, strictly yellow/amber/orange, then blue and green symbols and finally white and gray scale symbols. There are over 80 of them, so search carefully!

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Red indicators
Charging System Trouble Indicator SymbolCharge system trouble indicator -- click for more
Brake Trouble IndicatorBrake trouble indicators -- click for moreBrake Trouble Indicator Canada
Park Brake IndicatorPark brake indicator -- click for more
Oil Trouble Indicator SymbolOil warning lights -- click for moreLow Oil Level Symbol
Temperature Warning Light SymbolEngine temperature indicator -- click for more
Drivetrain Trouble IndicatorTransmission or drivetrain trouble indicator -- click for more
Intersection collision warning leftCollision warning indicators -- click for moreIntersection collision warning right
Pedestrian Warning Symbol 2Pedestrian or animal detected indicators -- click for morePedestrian Warning Symbol 1
Night vision deerMore pedestrian or animal detected indicators -- click for morePedestrians detected
SRS Air Bag Indicator SymbolAir bag warning indicator -- click for more
Seat Belt Reminder SymbolSeat belt reminder -- click for more
Rear belt not buckledRear seat belt indicator -- click for more
Security Lock IndicatorSecurity indicator -- click for more
Door Ajar Warning IndicatorDoor ajar indicator -- click for more
Service interval nearService interval due or past -- click for moreService interval exceeded
Red indicators that have yellow/amber/orange variants
Take the wheel indicatorSteering and lane change assist indicators -- click for moreSteering assist offSteering or lane warning
Collision warning 2Collision warning indicators -- click for moreFront End Collision Warning IndicatorVehicle detected indicator
Steering Trouble IndicatorSteering trouble indicator -- click for moreSteering trouble warning
Yellow/amber/orange indicators
Amber Master Warning Light SymbolCheck control message -- click for more
Check engine lightEngine malfunction indicator -- click for moreMalfunction Indicator Light
EML IndicatorEngine electronics malfunction indicator -- click for more
Key battery indicatorKey fob malfunction or low battery indicators -- click for moreKey not found indicator
Brake Pad Wear Warning SymbolLow brake pad indicator -- click for more
ABS Trouble Indicator CanadaAnti-lock brake system fault indicator -- click for moreABS Trouble Indicator US
Electronic Brake Force Distribution IndicatorElectronic brake force distribution indicator -- click for more
Tire Pressure Monitor SymbolTire pressure monitor indicator -- click for more
Check Gas Cap IndicatorCheck gas cap indicator -- click for moreCheck Gas Cap Indicator
Stacility controlStability control indicator -- click for more
Dynamic Stability Control IndicatorDynamic stability control indicators -- click for moreDynamic Stability Control
Slip Control Off IndicatorStability control off indicator -- click for more
Lane Departure SymbolLane keeping indicators -- click for moreLane Departure Warning
Park assist failurePark distance control -- click for more
Active cruise controlAdaptive cruise control indicator -- click for more
Pedestrian sound offExternal sound fault indicator -- click for more
Low Battery WarningLow charge warning -- click for more
Low Coolant IndicatorLow coolant warning indicator -- click for more
Low Fuel IndicatorLow fuel indicator -- click for more
Windshield Washer Fluid Low IndicatorLow washer fluid indicator -- click for more
Frost warningFrost warning indicator -- click for more
Headlamp outLamp out indicator -- click for more
Dynamic Traction Control IndicatorDynamic traction control indicator -- click for more
Green and blue indicators
rear belt buckledRear seat belt indicator -- click for more
Assist plus indicator greenAssist Plus interrupted indicators -- click for moreAssist plus indicator
Speed LimiterManual speed limiter indicators -- click for moreSpeed limiter assist
Parking Assistance SymbolPark distance control -- click for more
Active Cruise Control SymbolAdaptive cruise control indicators -- click for moreSCC vehicle detected
Cruise Control Indicator SymbolCruise control indicator -- click for more
Lane change assist lineSteering and lane change assist indicators -- click for more
MDM IndicatorMDM Indicator -- click for more
Comfort mode indicatorDrive mode indicator -- click for more
Ready Mode IndicatorHybrid ready indicator -- click for more
Automatic Hold IndicatorAutomatic brake hold indicators -- click for moreAutomatic hold indicator
Fog Lamp Indicator SymbolFog lamps activated-- click for more
High-beam Assistant IndicatorAutomatic high beam indicator -- click for more
Tail Light Indicator CanadaPark lamps on indicator -- click for more
Turn Signal IndicatorTurn signal indicator -- click for more
Reduced power indicatorPower limitation indicators -- click for more
High Beam On IndicatorHigh beam indicator -- click for more
White and gray scale indicators
Active steering assist indicatorSteering and lane change assist indicators -- click for moreLane change assist graySteering assist gray
Reduced power indicator hotLow charge warning -- click for more
Eco pro indicatorECO PRO indicator -- click for more
Distance chosen 1Adaptive cruise control indicators -- click for moreDistance chosen 2Distance chosen 3
eDrive indicatorEV operation indicators -- click for moreeBoost indicator
eDrive preparation symbolHybrid system operation indicators -- click for moreDownhill ready indicator

Models examined include the M4, Z4, 2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, 6-, and 7- Series sedans, the X1, X3, X4, X5, and X6 SUVs and iX and i4 EVs.

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Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the  use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety.

These posts are for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer.

Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true.

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