2011 1 Series Owner's Manual without iDrive - Irvine BMW

Indicator and warning lamps1 2 Cause Special actions to be takenIndication in US models:Warning lamp flashes:Engine malfunction under high load.High engine load will result in damageto the catalytic converterWarning lamp comes on:Engine malfunction with adverse effecton emissionsIndication in Canadian models:Warning lamp flashes:Engine malfunction under high load.High engine load will result in damageto the catalytic converterWarning lamp comes on:Engine malfunction with adverse effecton emissionsLights up in red:Engine overheatingLights up in yellow:Engine too hotLights up in red:Battery is no longer being charged.Alternator malfunctionLights up in yellow:Battery charge level very low, batteryaged or not securely connectedEngine oil pressure too lowEngine oil level too lowYou can continue your journey, butmoderate your speed and exercise duecaution. Have the vehicle checkedwithout delay.Have the car checked as soon as possible.You can continue your journey, butmoderate your speed and exercise duecaution. Have the vehicle checkedwithout delay.Have the car checked as soon as possible.Carefully bring the car to a stop, switchoff the engine and allow it to cool down.Do not open the hood; otherwise, thereis a risk of injury from scalding. Contactyour BMW center.Continue driving at more moderatespeed so that the engine can cooldown. Have the engine checked withoutdelay if the situation reoccurs.Switch off all unnecessary electricalconsumers. Have the vehicle's powersupply system checked immediately.Have the battery checked as soon aspossible.Stop immediately and switch off theengine. You cannot continue your journey.Contact your BMW center.Add engine oil immediately; refer topage 123 for more information.146