BMW 7 Series: 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.

Additional information: Steering and Lane Control Assistant

Antilock Braking System ABS

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 center or another qualified service center or repair shop.

DSC Dynamic Stability Control

The indicator light flashes: DSC
controls the drive and braking forces. The vehicle is stabilized. Reduce speed and modify your driving style to the driving circumstances.

The indicator light lights up: DSC has malfunctioned.

Have the system immediately checked by a dealer's service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.

Additional information: DSC Dynamic Stability Control

DSC Dynamic Stability Control is deactivated or DTC Dynamic Traction Control is activated

DSC is deactivated or DTC is
activated.

Additional information:

• DSC Dynamic Stability Control
• DTC Dynamic Traction Control

Flat Tire Monitor FTM

The FTM signals a loss of tire
inflation pressure in a tire.

Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.

Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers.

Additional information: Run-flat tires

Tire pressure monitor

The indicator light illuminates:
the Tire Pressure Monitor reports a low tire inflation pressure or a flat tire. Follow the information in the Check Control message.

The indicator light flashes and is then illuminated continuously: flat tires or tire pressure losses cannot be detected.

• Interference caused by systems or devices with the same radio frequency: after leaving the area of the interference, the system automatically becomes active again.
• Tire pressure monitor was unable to complete the reset: reset the system again.
• A wheel without wheel electronics is mounted: have it checked by a dealer's service center or another qualified service center or repair shop as needed.
• Malfunction: have the system checked by a dealer's service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.

Additional information: Tire pressure monitor

Steering system

Steering system may not be
working.

Have the system checked by a dealer's service center or another qualified service center 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 Onboard Diagnosis

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