BMW 320i Owner's Handbook Manual page 119

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Shows red:
Engine malfunction
Shows yellow:
Full engine power is no longer available You can continue your journey, but
Engine fault under high load. High load
on the engine will result in damage to
the catalytic converter
Engine fault with adverse effect on
exhaust emissions
Shows red:
Engine overheating
Shows yellow:
Engine is too hot
Shows red:
Battery is no longer being charged.
Alternator fault
Shows yellow:
Battery charge level very low, battery
aged or not securely connected
Handbrake applied
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Cause What to do
Stop the car and switch off the engine.
You cannot continue your journey. Con-
tact BMW Service.
moderate your speed and exercise due
caution. Have the engine 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.
Exercising due care, bring the car to a
stop, switch off the engine and allow it
to cool down. Do not open the engine
compartment lid, as there would be a
risk of injury by scalding. Contact BMW
Service.
Continue driving at more moderate
speed so that the engine can cool down.
Have the engine checked without delay
if the situation reoccurs.
Switch off all unnecessary electrical
consumers. Have the battery checked
without delay.
Have the battery checked as soon as
possible.