BMW 135I - ANNEXE 168 Manual page 136

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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 exhaust 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
Engine oil pressure too low
Engine oil level too low
Indication in US models:
Parking brake applied
Indication in Canadian models:
Parking brake applied
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Special actions to be taken
You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise due
caution. Have the vehicle checked
without 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
would be a risk of injury by 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 vehicle's power
supply system checked immediately.
Have the battery checked as soon as
possible.
Stop immediately and switch off the
engine. You cannot continue your jour-
ney. Contact your BMW center.
Add engine oil immediately; refer to
page 116 for more information.