BMW 328i xDrive Owner's Manual page 168

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Vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitor
Light up in yellow:
Tire Pressure Monitor not initialized
The small lamp flashes in yellow and
then lights up continuously; the larger
lamp comes on in yellow:
Tire Pressure Monitor has failed. Punc-
tures are not indicated
Lights up in red:
> Transmission limp-home program
active with restricted range of
gears, possibly with reduced accel-
eration.
Gears can be engaged without
depressing the brake
Lights up in yellow:
> Automatic selector lever locked:
Selector lever locked in position P
with engine running or ignition
switched on and brake depressed
> brake signal malfunctioning: gear
can be engaged without depress-
ing the brake
Lights up in red:
Transmission overheating
Lights up in yellow:
Transmission too hot
P is not engaged. Vehicle not pre-
vented from rolling
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Cause
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What to do
Check the inflation pressure and reset
the system, refer to page 75.
Have the system checked. Comply with
the additional information starting on
page 76.
You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise due
caution. Have the system checked
without delay.
Always depress the brake to engage a
gear.
Overriding selector lever lock, refer to
page 51.
To engage a gear while the vehicle is at
a standstill, always step on the brake.
Before leaving the vehicle, engage P
and switch off the engine.
Bring the car to a stop and engage P.
Allow the transmission to cool down.
You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise due
caution. Have the system checked if the
situation reoccurs.
Avoid high engine loads. You can con-
tinue your journey, but moderate your
speed and exercise due caution.