BMW 7 Series: Indicator/warning lights
Concept
Indicator/warning lights in the instrument cluster display the status of some functions in the vehicle and indicate when a malfunction is present in the monitored systems.
General information
The indicator/warning lights can light up in a variety of combinations and colors.
Several of the lights are checked for proper functioning and light up temporarily when drive-ready state is switched on.
Red lights
Safety belt reminder
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Indicator light flashes or is
illuminated:
safety belt on the driver or passenger
side is not buckled. The safety belt reminder
can also be activated if objects are placed
on the front passenger seat.
Make sure that the safety belts are positioned correctly.
Airbag system
Airbag system and belt tensioner
may
not be working.
Have the vehicle checked immediately by a dealer's service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Parking brake
The parking brake is set.
Additional information: For releasing the parking brake
Brake system
Braking system impaired.
Continue to
drive moderately.
Have the vehicle checked immediately by a dealer's service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Front collision mitigation
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The indicator light is
illuminated: prewarning.
Brake and increase distance.
Indicator light flashes and an acoustic signal sounds: acute warning. Brake and make an evasive maneuver, if necessary.
Additional information: Front collision mitigation
Intersection collision warning
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The indicator light is
illuminated: risk of
collision with crossing vehicle.
Indicator light is illuminated:
risk of collision
with vehicle without detectable direction
of travel or prewarning for vehicles
that cross own direction of travel.
Intervene yourself, for instance by braking.
Indicator light flashes and an acoustic signal sounds: acute warning when vehicles cross own direction of travel.
Brake and make an evasive maneuver, if necessary.
Additional information: Intersection collision warning
Person warning with City braking function
Indicator light flashes and an
acoustic
signal sounds: imminent collision with a
detected person or a cyclist.
Intervene immediately by braking or make an evasive maneuver.
Additional information: Person warning with City braking function
Night Vision with pedestrian and animal detection
An infrared camera scans the
area in
front of the vehicle and issues a warning
if it detects pedestrians and animals on
the street.
The indicator light is illuminated: prewarning.
Brake and make an evasive maneuver, if necessary.
Indicator light flashes and an acoustic signal sounds: acute warning. Immediate braking or evading maneuver.
Additional information: Night Vision with pedestrian and animal detection
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go function
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Indicator light flashes and an
acoustic
signal sounds: braking and evading.
Additional information: Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function
Steering and traffic jam assistant
Indicator light flashes and an
acoustic
signal sounds: the system will be
switched off.
Additional information: Steering and Lane Control Assistant
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Indicator/warning lights- Yellow lights
Steering and traffic jam assistant
The indicator light lights up
and an
acoustic signal may sound: a system interruption
is imminent.
The indicator warning light flashes: lane marking
driven over.
Indicator/warning lights- Green lights
Turn signal
Turn signal switched on.
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator
light indicates that a turn signal bulb has
failed.
Additional information:
Turn signal
Parking lights
Parking lights a
Indicator/warning lights- Blue lights
High beams
High beams are switched on.
Additional information:
High beams
Gray lights
Active Cruise Control with Stop &
Go function
Indicator light is illuminated:
the system
is interrupted.
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Replacing Actuator Drive For Right Footwell Flap
Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM
Position of actuator drive:
OVERVIEW OF ACTUATOR DRIVES ON HEATER/AIR CONDITIONER
Release screws (1).
Take off holder (2).
Fig. 73: Identifying Holder And Screws
Unclip connector piece (1) and slide downwards.
Latching of connector piece
Sockets
Concept
The lighter socket can be used as a socket for
electrical equipment when standby and driveready
state are switched on.
General information
The total load of all sockets must not exceed
140 watts at 12 volts.
Do not damage the socket by using non-compatible
connectors.
Safety information
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