BMW 328i xDrive Owner's Manual page 169

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Indication in US models:
Warning lamp flashes:
Engine malfunction under high load.
High engine load will result in damage
to the catalytic converter
Warning lamp comes on:
Engine malfunction with adverse effect
on emissions
Indication in Canadian models:
Warning lamp flashes:
Engine malfunction under high load.
High engine load will result in damage
to the catalytic converter
Warning lamp comes on:
Engine malfunction with adverse effect
on emissions
Lights up in red:
Engine overheating
Lights up in yellow:
Engine too hot
Lights up in red:
Battery is no longer being charged.
Alternator malfunction
Lights up in yellow:
Battery charge level very low, battery
aged or not securely connected
Indication in US models
Parking brake applied
Indication in Canadian models
Parking brake applied
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Cause What to do
You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise due
caution. Have the vehicle checked with-
out delay.
Have the car checked as soon as
possible.
You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise due
caution. Have the vehicle checked with-
out delay.
Have the car checked as soon as possi-
ble.
Carefully bring the car to a stop, switch
off the engine and allow it to cool down.
Do not open the hood; otherwise, there
is a risk of injury from scalding. Contact
your BMW center.
Continue driving at more moderate
speed so that the engine can cool
down. Have the engine checked with-
out delay if the situation reoccurs.
Switch off all unnecessary electrical
consumers. Have the power supply
system checked without delay.
Have the battery checked as soon as
possible.
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