BMW 318i Owner's Handbook Manual page 147

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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
Shows red:
Brake fluid level too low
Shows yellow:
Drive-off assistant failed. The vehicle
will not be held in place after the brake
is released
Brake pads worn
Vehicle electronics failed
Vehicle electronics failed
Shows red:
>
Starter failed or
> ignition malfunctioning; engine
restart only possible when brake is
depressed or
> lighting system failed; low-beam
headlights/rear lights and brake
lights still operational; all other
lights failed
Shows yellow:
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Cause What to do
Switch off all unnecessary electrical
consumers. Have the power supply
checked without delay.
Have the battery checked as soon as
possible.
If brake pedal travel is noticeably longer,
stop the car immediately. Contact BMW
Service.
Have the system checked as soon as
possible.
Have the condition of the brake pads
checked without delay.
You cannot continue your journey. Con-
tact BMW Service.
You cannot continue your journey. Con-
tact BMW Service.
Have the system in question checked
without delay.
The engine cannot be restarted.
Depress the brake to restart the engine.
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