Warning Light next to Trip Odometer

backtoreality15 · 01-30-2009, 10:44 PM

What does the exclamation warning triangle mean to the left of the trip odometer? I searched the forum but couldn't find the same issue. The warning goes on and off, but stays mostly on. Couldn't successfully find it in the owner's manual.

I can get pictures later if necessary. Thanks

morscode · 01-30-2009, 11:16 PM

I believe there's a way for you to go through your diagnostics menu. Consult your manual..

Mine actually came on today as well and stayed on. Same desciption as yours, although, that's the generic notification icon.

I checked the information screen on my iDrive and it displayed low oil and stating I need to add a quart. With only a WalMart around, I got 1 quart of 5w30 castrol fully synthetic oil.

MOCKBA · 01-30-2009, 11:23 PM

There is lever with a button on left side of column. Press the button until you get menu info, then you can scroll over messages using small slider on the same lever.

x97Melbourne · 01-30-2009, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by MOCKBA

There is lever with a button on left side of column. Press the button until you get menu info, then you can scroll over messages using small slider on the same lever.

Mockba,
I see you post alot...just curious why your profile has a pic of an E class....why didnt you use your 135i?

backtoreality15 · 01-31-2009, 04:45 AM

Oh that must be my wiper fluid, because the large warning for that comes and goes (especially on inclines heh). Been too lazy to refill that. Thanks!

Tom K. · 01-31-2009, 09:50 AM

It could also be due to the gas tank hitting "reserve" (on mine about 2.7 gallons). It's somewhat annoying as it eliminates the "tenths" reading on the trip odo.
Tom

turner23 · 01-31-2009, 11:44 AM

Any time you receive a warning message, low washer fluid, flat tire, cold weather, DTC, etc, you will see the big yellow icon displayed in the dash, but also the warning icon will appear near the trip odometer. Depending on the warning, the icon will remain near the trip until the problem is rectified. I.E. in the event of cold weather, the icon appears and disappears a few seconds later. If you have DTC on, the small icon near the trip odometer remains until you turn DTC back off. Similarly, low washer fluid, or flat tire, while the large yellow icon may vanish from the dash 'screen', the icon will remain near the trip odometer until the washer fluid is filled, or the flat tire sensor is reset.

It's just BMW's little way of reminding you something needs attention, without blocking your clock, temp, and fuel stats on the dash. If the yellow icon remains on the dash, you can push the end-button on the blinker stalk to return to the clock, temp, etc. but the small icon will remain by the trip odometer as a reminder.

Hope this helps!

Cheers!

MOCKBA · 01-31-2009, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by x97Melbourne

Mockba,
I see you post alot...just curious why your profile has a pic of an E class....why didnt you use your 135i?

It is kind of diversity program, my signature in E-class forum looks like below:

jeremyc74 · 01-31-2009, 03:09 PM

Anytime the warning triangle is lit you can scroll through the menus to the "Check" function and it will display the original warnings again.

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backtoreality15 Captain 81 Rep 752 Posts Drives: 2019 330i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	Warning Light next to Trip Odometer What does the exclamation warning triangle mean to the left of the trip odometer? I searched the forum but couldn't find the same issue. The warning goes on and off, but stays mostly on. Couldn't successfully find it in the owner's manual. I can get pictures later if necessary. Thanks __________________ 2019 M-Sport 330i \| G20
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morscode Got Boost? 52 Rep 601 Posts Drives: 19 x3 m40i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: 818 iTrader: (3)	I believe there's a way for you to go through your diagnostics menu. Consult your manual.. Mine actually came on today as well and stayed on. Same desciption as yours, although, that's the generic notification icon. I checked the information screen on my iDrive and it displayed low oil and stating I need to add a quart. With only a WalMart around, I got 1 quart of 5w30 castrol fully synthetic oil.
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MOCKBA Captain 54 Rep 870 Posts Drives: 135 convertible Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SFBA iTrader: (0)	There is lever with a button on left side of column. Press the button until you get menu info, then you can scroll over messages using small slider on the same lever. __________________ 535i/HUD Kamerton brings me true sound fidelity
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backtoreality15 Captain 81 Rep 752 Posts Drives: 2019 330i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	Oh that must be my wiper fluid, because the large warning for that comes and goes (especially on inclines heh). Been too lazy to refill that. Thanks! __________________ 2019 M-Sport 330i \| G20
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Tom K. Major General 124 Rep 5,627 Posts Drives: '07 328iT, '13 Boxster Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	It could also be due to the gas tank hitting "reserve" (on mine about 2.7 gallons). It's somewhat annoying as it eliminates the "tenths" reading on the trip odo. Tom
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turner23 Second Lieutenant 19 Rep 218 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jun 2008 iTrader: (0)	warning lights Any time you receive a warning message, low washer fluid, flat tire, cold weather, DTC, etc, you will see the big yellow icon displayed in the dash, but also the warning icon will appear near the trip odometer. Depending on the warning, the icon will remain near the trip until the problem is rectified. I.E. in the event of cold weather, the icon appears and disappears a few seconds later. If you have DTC on, the small icon near the trip odometer remains until you turn DTC back off. Similarly, low washer fluid, or flat tire, while the large yellow icon may vanish from the dash 'screen', the icon will remain near the trip odometer until the washer fluid is filled, or the flat tire sensor is reset. It's just BMW's little way of reminding you something needs attention, without blocking your clock, temp, and fuel stats on the dash. If the yellow icon remains on the dash, you can push the end-button on the blinker stalk to return to the clock, temp, etc. but the small icon will remain by the trip odometer as a reminder. Hope this helps! Cheers!
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jeremyc74 Banned 76 Rep 5,970 Posts Drives: '08 135i Montego/Terra Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Evansville, IN iTrader: (0)	Anytime the warning triangle is lit you can scroll through the menus to the "Check" function and it will display the original warnings again.
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