Dashboard Indicators: 2022 BMW X3 Warning Lights Guide
The 2022 BMW X3 has a lot of different dashboard indicators that are meant to give the driver important information about the car’s state and any problems that might be happening. These warning lights are important for safety because they inform drivers about situations that may need their attention or action immediately. The dashboard signs in the 2022 BMW X3 make it easy for drivers to stay informed and ensure the car runs at its best, both on and off the road. They show low tyre pressure, engine problems and possible brake system problems. Learning about these signs is important for keeping the car in good health and fixing any problems right away, which improves the driving experience and gives owners peace of mind.
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Indicator/warning lights
Principle
Indicator/warning lights in the instrument cluster display the status of some functions in the vehicle and indicate when a fault is present in the monitored systems.
General information
The indicator/warning lights can light up in a variety of combinations and colours.
Several of the lights are checked for proper functioning and light up temporarily when the drive-ready state is turned on.
Red lights
Seat belt reminder
The indicator light flashes or is illuminated: The safety belt on the driver or passenger side is not buckled. The safety belt re‐minder can also be activated if objects are placed on the front passenger seat. Make sure that the safety belts are positioned correctly.
Safety belt reminder for rear seats
The safety belt is not buckled on the corresponding rear seat.
The displays may vary depending on the equipment version and country variant.
Airbag system
The airbag system and seat belt tensioner may not be working. Have the vehicle checked immediately by an authorized service centre or another qualified service centre or repair shop.
Parking brake
The parking brake is set. Additional information:
For releasing the parking brake, refer to page.
Brake system
Brake system impaired. Continue to drive moderately.
Have the vehicle checked immediately by a dealer’s service centre or another qualified service centre or repair shop.
Approach control warning with a light braking function
The indicator light is illuminated: pre‐warning. Brake and increase distance.
The indicator light flashes and an acoustic signal sounds: acute warning. Brake and make an evasive manoeuvre, if necessary.
Additional information:
Approach control warning with light braking function, refer to page 186.
Intersection Collision Warning
The indicator light is illuminated: risk of collision with crossing vehicle.
The indicator light is illuminated: risk of collision with the vehicle without detectable driving direction or prewarning for vehicles that cross their driving direction.
Intervene yourself, for instance by braking. The indicator light flashes and an acoustic signal sounds: acute warning when vehicles cross their driving direction.
Brake and make an evasive manoeuvre, if necessary.
Additional information:
Intersection collision warning, refer to page 191.
Pedestrian Warning with City Collision Mitigation
Indicator light flashes and an acoustic signal sounds: imminent collision with a detected person or a cyclist. Intervene immediately by braking or making an evasive manoeuvre.
Additional information:
Pedestrian Warning with City Collision Mitigation, refer to page 195.
Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function
Indicator light flashes and an acoustic signal sounds: braking and evading.
Additional information:
Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function, refer to page 224.
Steering Assistant
An indicator light flashes and an acoustic signal sounds: the system will be switched off.
Additional information:
Steering and Lane Control Assistant, refer to page 234.
Drive power
Reduced drive power due to an over-heated drivetrain. Additional information: Power gauge, refer to page 163.
Yellow lights
Steering Assistant
The indicator light lights up and an acoustic signal may sound: a system interruption is imminent. The indicator warning light flashes: lane boundary driven over.
Additional information: Steering Assistant, refer to page 234.
Antilock Braking System
The Brake Assistant function may not activate. Avoid abrupt braking. Take the longer braking distance into account.
Have the system immediately checked by a dealer’s service centre or another qualified service centre or repair shop.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control
Indicator light blinks: Dynamic Stability Control controls the drive and brake forces. The vehicle is stabilized. Reduce speed and modify your driving style to the driving circumstances.
Indicator light illuminates: the Dynamic Stability Control has malfunctioned.
Have the system immediately checked by an authorized service centre or another qualified service centre or repair shop.
Additional information:
Dynamic Stability Control, refer to page 214.
DSC The Dynamic Stability Control deactivated or the Dynamic Traction Control activated
The Dynamic Stability Control is deactivated or the Dynamic Traction Control is activated.
Additional information:
- Dynamic Stability Control, refer to page 214.
- Dynamic Traction Control, refer to page 216.
Flat tire monitor
A flat tyre monitor reports tyre pressure loss in a tyre. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously. Avoid sudden braking and steering manoeuvres.
Additional information:
For a flat tyre monitor, refer to page 351.
Tire pressure monitorThe indicator light illuminates: the Tire Pressure Monitor reports a low tire pressure or a flat tire. Follow the information in the Check Control message.
The indicator light flashes and is then illuminated continuously: flat tyres or tyre pressure losses cannot be detected.
- Fault caused by systems or devices with the same radio frequency: after leaving the area of the interference, the system automatically becomes active again.
- In the case of tyres with special approval: the tyre pressure monitor was unable to complete the reset. Reset the system again.
- Wheel without wheel electronics installed: have it checked by an authorized service centre or another qualified service centre or repair shop as needed.
- Malfunction: have the system checked by an authorized service centre or another qualified service centre or repair shop.
Additional information:
For the tyre pressure monitor, refer to page 344.
Steering system
The steering system may be faulty. Have the system checked by an authorized service centre or another qualified service centre or repair shop.
Emissions
- The warning light lights up: Emissions are deteriorating. Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible.
- The warning light flashes under certain circumstances:
This indicates that there is excessive misfiring in the engine.
Reduce the vehicle speed and have the system checked immediately; otherwise, serious engine misfiring within a brief period can seriously damage emission control components, in particular the catalytic converter.
Additional information:
Socket for OBD onboard diagnostics, refer to page 370.
Green lights
Safety belt reminder for rear seats
The safety belt is buckled on the corresponding rear seat.
The displays may vary depending on the equipment version and country variant.
Turn signal
The turn signal is on.
Unusually rapid blinking of the indicator light indicates that a turn signal bulb has failed.
Additional information: Turn signal, refer to page 142.
Parking lights
Parking lights are switched on. Additional information: Parking lights/low beams refer to page 175.
Low beams
Low beams are switched on. Additional information: Parking lights/low beams refer to page 175.
Lane departure warning
Depending on the vehicle equipment and national-market version: The indicator light lights up: and the system is switched on. A lane boundary has been detected on at least one side of the vehicle and the system is ready to intervene. Warnings will be issued.
Icon flashes green: the system is performing a steering intervention.
Additional information: Lane departure warning, refer to page 197.
Automatic High Beam Assistant
Automatic High Beam Assistant is switched on. High beams are switched on and off automatically depending on the traffic situation.
Additional information:
Automatic High Beam Assistant, refer to page 177.
Automatic Hold: the vehicle is held automatically
Automatic Hold is activated. The vehicle is automatically held in place when it is stationary.
Additional information: Automatic Hold, refer to page 140.
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Manual Speed Limiter
The indicator light lights up: the system is switched on. The indicator light flashes: the set speed limit has been exceeded. Additional information: Manual Speed Limiter, refer to page 221.
Cruise Control
The system is active. Additional information:
Cruise control, refer to page 223.
Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function switched on
The system is turned on. Additional information: Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function, refer to page 222.
Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function
The indicator light lights up: the system is switched on.
Additional information:
Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function, refer to page 224.
Speed Limit Assistant activated
Depending on the equipment, the indicator light illuminates together with the icon for a cruise control system: Speed Limit Assistant is active and detected speed limits can be applied manually for the displayed system.
Indicator light illuminates: the detected speed limit can be applied with the SET button. As soon as the speed limit has been applied, a green checkmark is displayed. Additional information:
Speed Limit Assistant, refer to page 232.
Steering Assistant
The grey line for lane marking on the appropriate side: The system detected a lane change request. Lane change is not currently possible.
Arrow symbol for lane change green: the system carries out a lane change.
Arrow symbol for lane change grey: lane change not possible; functional requirements not met.
Automatic Lane Change Assistant: lane change is not possible
The grey line for lane boundary on the appropriate side: The system detected a lane change request. Lane change is not currently possible.
Additional information: Automatic Lane Change Assistant, refer to page 242.
Additional information:
Lane change assistant, refer to page 240.
Extended Traffic Jam Assistant
The indicator light is illuminated: the system is active.
Additional information:
Assisted Driving Plus, refer to page 238.
Blue lights
High beams
High beams have been switched on. Additional information:
For high beams, refer to page 144.
Drive power
Reduced drive power due to a cold drivetrain.
Additional information: Power gauge, refer to page 163.
Gray lights
Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function
The indicator light is illuminated: and the system is interrupted. Indicator light flashes: the conditions are not adequate for the system to work or the system has been deactivated.
Additional information:
Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function, refer to page 224.
Steering Assistant
The indicator light is illuminated: the system is ready. Additional information: Steering Assistant, refer to page 234.
Extended Traffic Jam Assistant
The indicator light is illuminated: and the system is interrupted.
Additional information: Assisted Driving Plus, refer to page 238.
White lights
Extended Traffic Jam Assistant
The indicator light is illuminated: the system is ready.
Additional information:
Assisted Driving Plus, refer to page 238.
FAQs
The red exclamation mark typically indicates a critical issue with the vehicle, such as low brake fluid or brake system malfunction.
This warning light alerts the driver if the engine temperature is too high, potentially indicating overheating.
This warning light suggests a problem with the electric power steering system, urging the driver to check it.
The battery warning light illuminates when there’s an issue with the charging system, potentially indicating a failing battery or malfunctioning alternator.
This light typically indicates low engine oil pressure, prompting the driver to check the oil level immediately.
This light signifies an issue with the brake system, possibly due to worn brake pads or low brake fluid.
The thermometer warning light indicates that the outside temperature is near or below freezing, warning the driver to be cautious of icy road conditions.
The ABS warning light indicates a problem with the Anti-lock Braking System, potentially affecting the vehicle’s ability to brake safely under certain conditions.
This warning light suggests a malfunction in the dynamic stability control system.
The yellow engine symbol typically indicates a non-critical issue with the engine, such as a misfire or emissions problem, prompting the driver to schedule maintenance.
The red battery symbol indicates a malfunction in the charging system, potentially causing the battery to lose power rapidly.
This warning light suggests a serious problem with the electric power steering system, possibly indicating a loss of power assistance to the steering wheel.
This light typically indicates that the engine oil level is critically low and requires immediate attention to prevent engine damage.
The check engine light illuminates when the engine’s computer detects a problem with the engine or emissions system.
The red thermometer warning light indicates that the engine is overheating, requiring immediate attention to prevent engine damage.
This warning light suggests a malfunction in the dynamic stability control system, potentially affecting the vehicle’s ability to maintain traction and stability during driving.
Useful Links
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