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Control and signal lamps (BMW X3 E83)
Technology that controls itself
The operation of the control and signal lamps marked with the symbol C is checked when the ignition key is turned. They all light up once with different durations. If a malfunction occurs in one of the systems, its lamp does not go out after starting the engine or lights up again while driving.
![]() | Battery charging current |
![]() | Intermittent high beam light signal |
![]() | Motor oil |
![]() | Stability control systems/anti-lock braking system (ABS) |
![]() | Brake system With the parking brake released With the parking brake applied In combination with other warning lights |
![]() | Brake pads |
![]() | Please fasten your seat belts |
![]() | Inflatable airbags |
![]() | Fog lights |
![]() | Rear fog lights |
![]() | Automatic transmission |
![]() | Pre-heating/Diesel Engine Management System |
![]() | Direction indicators |
![]() | Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)/xDrive |
![]() | Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) |
![]() | Engine |
![]() | Engine management system |
![]() | Top up with washer fluid |
![]() | Top up the coolant |
![]() | Tire damage indicator |
![]() | Lamp failure |
![]() | Cruise control system |
![]() | When the ignition key is in position 2, it indicates that the passenger compartment door or the trunk lid is not closed tightly |
Colors
Control and signal lamps can light up in different colours and in different combinations.
Red:
- stop moving immediately;
- important reminder.
Red and yellow:
- you can continue driving, taking precautions.
Yellow:
- contact a service station for inspection;
- please take note.
Green or blue:
- please take note.
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