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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 roughly ordered by importance, which tends to be by color (red, amber, yellow, orange, green, blue, gray), but there are over 80 of them so be patient!

Serious trouble or fault 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
SRS Air Bag Indicator SymbolAir bag warning indicator -- click for more
Common and routine indicators
Seat Belt Reminder SymbolSeat belt reminder -- click for more
Rear belt not buckledRear seat belt indicators -- click for morerear belt buckled
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
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
Trouble and fault 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
Dynamic Traction Control IndicatorDynamic traction control indicator -- click for more
Drivetrain Trouble IndicatorTransmission or drivetrain trouble indicator -- click for more
Steering trouble warningSteerng trouble indicator -- click for moreSteering Trouble Indicator
Advanced driver assist system indicators
Automatic Hold IndicatorAutomatic brake hold indicators -- click for moreAutomatic hold indicator
Lane Departure SymbolLane keeping indicators -- click for moreLane Departure Warning
Take the wheel indicatorSteering and lane change assist indicators -- click for moreActive steering assist indicator
Steering assist offMore steering and lane change assist indicators -- click for moreSteering or lane warningSteering assist gray
Lane change assist lineAnd more steering and lane change assist indicators -- click for moreLane change assist gray
Collision warning 2Collision warning indicators -- click for moreFront End Collision Warning IndicatorVehicle detected indicator
Intersection collision warning leftMore collision warning indicators -- click for moreIntersection collision warning right
Assist plus indicator greenAssist Plus interrupted indicators -- click for moreAssist plus indicator
Speed LimiterManual speed limiter indicators -- click for moreSpeed limiter assist
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
Parking Assistance SymbolPark distance control -- click for morePark assist failure
Active Cruise Control SymbolAdaptive cruise control indicators -- click for moreSCC vehicle detectedActive cruise control
Distance chosen 1More adaptive cruise control indicators -- click for moreDistance chosen 2Distance chosen 3
Special feature and accessory indicators
Cruise Control Indicator SymbolCruise control indicator -- click for more
MDM IndicatorMDM Indicator -- click for more
Eco pro indicatorECO PRO indicator -- click for more
Comfort mode indicatorDrive mode indicator -- click for more
Electric and hybrid vehicle indicators
Ready Mode IndicatorHybrid ready indicator -- click for more
eDrive indicatorEV operation indicators -- click for moreeBoost indicator
eDrive preparation symbolHybrid system operation indicators -- click for moreDownhill ready indicator
Pedestrian sound offExternal sound fault indicator -- click for more
Low Battery WarningLow charge warning -- click for more
Reduced power indicatorPower limitation indicators -- click for moreReduced power indicator hot
Lighting indicators
Headlamp outLamp out indicator -- click for more
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
High Beam On IndicatorHigh beam indicator -- 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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