BMW Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights

BMW Symbols

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
Charge system trouble indicator -- click for more
Brake trouble indicators -- click for more
Park brake indicator -- click for more
Oil warning lights -- click for more
Engine temperature indicator -- click for more
Transmission or drivetrain trouble indicator -- click for more
Collision warning indicators -- click for more
Pedestrian or animal detected indicators -- click for more
More pedestrian or animal detected indicators -- click for more
Air bag warning indicator -- click for more
Seat belt reminder -- click for more
Rear seat belt indicator -- click for more
Security indicator -- click for more
Door ajar indicator -- click for more
Service interval due or past -- click for more
Red indicators that have yellow/amber/orange variants
Steering and lane change assist indicators -- click for more
Collision warning indicators -- click for more
Steering trouble indicator -- click for more
Yellow/amber/orange indicators
Check control message -- click for more
Engine malfunction indicator -- click for more
Engine electronics malfunction indicator -- click for more
Key fob malfunction or low battery indicators -- click for more
Low brake pad indicator -- click for more
Anti-lock brake system fault indicator -- click for more
Electronic brake force distribution indicator -- click for more
Tire pressure monitor indicator -- click for more
Check gas cap indicator -- click for more
Stability control indicator -- click for more
Dynamic stability control indicators -- click for more
Stability control off indicator -- click for more
Lane keeping indicators -- click for more
Park distance control -- click for more
Adaptive cruise control indicator -- click for more
External sound fault indicator -- click for more
Low charge warning -- click for more
Low coolant warning indicator -- click for more
Low fuel indicator -- click for more
Low washer fluid indicator -- click for more
Frost warning indicator -- click for more
Lamp out indicator -- click for more
Dynamic traction control indicator -- click for more
Green and blue indicators
Rear seat belt indicator -- click for more
Assist Plus interrupted indicators -- click for more
Manual speed limiter indicators -- click for more
Park distance control -- click for more
Adaptive cruise control indicators -- click for more
Cruise control indicator -- click for more
Steering and lane change assist indicators -- click for more
MDM Indicator -- click for more
Drive mode indicator -- click for more
Hybrid ready indicator -- click for more
Automatic brake hold indicators -- click for more
Fog lamps activated-- click for more
Automatic high beam indicator -- click for more
Park lamps on indicator -- click for more
Turn signal indicator -- click for more
Power limitation indicators -- click for more
High beam indicator -- click for more
White and gray scale indicators
Steering and lane change assist indicators -- click for more
Low charge warning -- click for more
ECO PRO indicator -- click for more
Adaptive cruise control indicators -- click for more
EV operation indicators -- click for more
Hybrid system operation indicators -- click for more

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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