Certified CenterBMW uses a color-coded system to indicate anything from an urgent malfunction to the simple fact that a BMW feature is active. Learn what each green, blue, yellow, and red icon means below.
BMW Dashboard Warning Lights Meaning
Rear seat belt is buckled.
Active turn signal.
Active parking lights.
Active low beams.
Lit icon: Active Lane Departure Warning.
Flashing icon: steering intervention is being performed.
Active Automatic High Beam Assistant.
Active Automatic Hold.
Active Automatic Park Hold. After the brake is applied, the vehicle is kept from rolling away.
Lit icon: active Manual Speed Limiter System.
Flashing icon: the set speed limit has been exceeded.
Active Cruise Control.
Active Speed Limit Assistant.
Active Automatic Park Hold.
Active high beams.
Reduced vehicle power due to a cold drivetrain.
Front seat belt unbuckled.
Rear seat belt unbuckled.
Airbag system or seat belt may not be functioning correctly. Visit us for a service check ASAP.
Active parking brake.
Brake system may not be functioning correctly. Drive slowly and visit us ASAP.
Active Forward Collision pre-warning.
Pedestrian detected/Active Pedestrian Warning.
Overheating engine. See our service center immediately.
Brake Assistant may not be functioning properly. Avoid sudden braking and see our service center immediately.
Flashing icon: Dynamic Stability Control is driving and will force the brakes until your BMW is stabilized.
Lit icon: Dynamic Stability Control isn't working. See our service center immediately.
Dynamic Stability Control is inactive or Dynamic Traction Control is active.
Lit icon: tire pressure is low or tire is flat.
Flashing icon: flat tires and/or tire pressure loss can't be detected. See our service center immediately.
Steering system might be experiencing a malfunction. See our service center immediately.
Lit icon: engine emissions are deteriorating.
Flashing icon: extreme engine misfiring. See our service center immediately.
Learn More About Dashboard Warning Light Meanings in Glenmont
We recommend that all customers in Glenmont or near Latham, Saratoga Springs, and the Troy, NY areas, contact us for all questions pertaining to dashboard warning lights. We're here to service your vehicle at our conveniently located BMW of South Albany Service Center whenever your BMW communicates its need for routine maintenance or emergency services.
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