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2024 BMW i7 Warnin Lights and Indicators User Guide

The 2024 BMW i7 has sophisticated warning lights and indicators to monitor performance and safety. This guide decodes each symbol to help you respond quickly to alarms and drive safely.

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Indicator and Warning Lights

Indicator lights and warning lights Principle The indicator lights and warning lights on the instrument cluster show the status of some vehicle functions. The indicator and warning lights indicate faults in monitored systems.

General

The indicator/warning lights may illuminate in various combinations and colours.
When switching on the drive-ready state, the functionality of some lights is checked and they illuminate briefly.

Red lights Seat belt warning

Seat belt is not buckled.
For further information: Seat belt warning

Airbag system

Warning light is illuminated briefly: this indicates that the entire airbag system and seat belt tensioners are operational when the vehicle is switched on.
Warning light does not illuminate or illuminates continuously: The airbag system or belt tensioners may not be functioning. Have the vehicle checked immediately by an authorised Service Partner or another qualified Service Partner or a specialist workshop.
For further information: Airbags.

Parking brake

The parking brake is engaged.
For further information: Parking brake

Brake system

The brake linings are worn or there is a fault in the brake system.
The braking force assistance may be not functional. A higher pedal force may be required during braking.
Have the vehicle checked immediately by an authorised Service Partner or another qualified Service Partner or a specialist workshop.

Emergency Stop Assistant

The Emergency Stop Assistant is triggered.
For further information: Emergency Stop Assistant

Risk of collision

Warning light is illuminated or flashes in conjunction with an acoustic signal if a collision is imminent.
For further information: Front collision warning

Pedestrian warning

Warning light illuminates: risk of collision with a person, e.g., pedestrian or cyclist, has been detected. Increased awareness is required.
Warning light flashes and signal sounds: risk of impending collision with a person, e.g., pedestrian or cyclist, has been detected. Immediately start braking or an avoidance manoeuvre.
For further information: Warning function for pedestrians

Collision Warning

Warning light illuminates: risk of collision, e.g., with a vehicle, has been detected. Increased awareness is required.
Warning light flashes and signal sounds: risk of impending collision with a vehicle has been detected. Immediately start braking or an avoidance manoeuvre.
For further information: Warning function in the rear collision situation

Crossroads Warning: vehicle detected from the right

Warning light illuminates: risk of collision with a vehicle crossing from the right has been detected. Increased awareness is required.
Warning light flashes and signal sounds: risk of impending collision with a crossing vehicle has been detected. Immediately start braking or an avoidance manoeuvre.
For further information: Warning function at road junctions

Crossroads Warning: vehicle detected from left

Warning light illuminates: risk of collision with a vehicle crossing from the left has been detected. Increased awareness is required.
Warning light flashes and signal sounds: risk of impending collision with a crossing vehicle has been detected. Immediately start braking or an avoidance manoeuvre.
For further information: Warning function at road junctions

Distance control

Warning light flashes and an acoustic signal sounds: brake and perform avoidance manoeuvre, if necessary.
For further information: Distance control

Assisted Driving Mode

The warning light flashes and a signal sounds:
The system is switching off or an interruption of the system is imminent.
The warning light is illuminated and a signal sounds:
The driver’s line of vision is not directed to-wards the traffic situation. A system interruption is imminent. The system reduces the speed to a standstill if applicable. The system may possibly not perform any supporting steering wheel movements.
For further information: Assisted Driving Mode

Assisted Driving Mode: hands not on the steering wheel The warning light is illuminated and a signal sounds:

Hands are not gripping the steering wheel or, depending on vehicle equipment and national-market version, the driver is not looking toward traffic. A system interruption is imminent.
The system reduces the speed to a standstill if applicable.
The system may possibly not perform any supporting steering wheel movements.
Immediately place both hands on the steering wheel and pay attention to the traffic situation. For further information:
Assisted Driving Mode

Yellow lights Anti-lock Braking System

There is a malfunction or the system is faulty. The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) is not available.
Ease of steering may be restricted during full braking.
Have the vehicle checked immediately by an authorised Service Partner or another qualified Service Partner or a specialist workshop.
For further information: Anti-lock Braking System (ABS),

Brake system

The brake linings are worn or there is a fault in the brake system.
Have the vehicle checked by an authorised Service Partner or another qualified Service Partner or a specialist workshop.

Assisted Driving Mode

The warning light is illuminated and a signal sounds: a system interruption is imminent.
The warning light flashes: a lane boundary has been crossed.
For further information: Assisted Driving Mode, see page 253.

Assisted Driving Mode: hands not on the steering wheel

Hands are not holding the steering wheel. The system remains active.
Grab the steering wheel with your hands.
For further information:
Assisted Driving Mode

Front collision warning restricted or failed

Depending on the equipment and national-market version: functional limitation are detected, for example due to system limitations of the camera or system failure. It is possible to continue driving. Where applicable, observe the information from Check Control messages.
For further information: Front collision warning,

Dynamic Stability Control

Warning light pulsates: Dynamic Stability Control regulates the drive and brake forces. The vehicle is being stabilised. Reduce speed and adjust the driving style to the road conditions.
The warning light is illuminated: Dynamic Stability Control has failed or is initialising. The driving stabilisation is restricted or has failed.
If the warning light is continuously illuminated, have the vehicle checked immediately by an authorised Service Partner or another qualified Service Partner or a specialist workshop.
For further information on dynamic Stability Control, see page 233.

Dynamic Stability Control deactivated or increased driving dynamics activated

Dynamic Stability Control is deactivated or increased driving dynamics is activated.
For further information:
- Dynamic Stability Control
- Setting for increased driving dynamics

Flat tyre monitor

The warning light illuminates: flat tyre or a tyre pressure loss has been detected.
Reduce your speed and carefully stop the vehicle. Avoid heavy braking and sudden steering manoeuvres.
For further information:
Flat Tyre Monitor

Tyre Pressure Monitor

The warning light illuminates: flat tyre or a tyre pressure loss has been detected. Note the information in the Check Control message.
Warning light flashes and is then illuminated continuously: the system is unable to detect flat tyres or tyre pressure losses.
- Fault due to systems or devices with the same radio frequency: the system is automatically reactivated upon leaving the field of interference.
- For tyres with special approval: the Tyre Pressure Monitor was unable to complete the reset. Reset the system again.
- Wheel without wheel electronics is fitted: if necessary have it checked by an authorised Service Partner or another qualified Service Partner or a specialist workshop.
- Malfunction: have the system checked by an authorised Service Partner or another qualified Service Partner or a specialist workshop.
For further information: Tyre Pressure Monitor

Steering system

The steering system may be faulty. Have the system checked by an authorised Service Partner or another qualified Service Partner or a specialist workshop.
For further information: Integral Active Steering

Lane Departure Warning

Depending on the equipment and national-market version:
Warning light is illuminated: functional limitation detected, for example, due to low sun or system failure. It is possible to continue driving. Where applicable, observe the information from Check Control messages.
Warning light flashes: a warning is issued actively. The system does not carry out any steering interventions.
For further information: Lane Departure Warning

Rear fog light

Rear fog light is switched on.
For further information: Rear fog light

Acoustic protection for pedestrians

Acoustic protection for pedestrians has failed. Increased caution when manoeuvring.
In case of repeated malfunctions, have the system checked by an authorised Service Partner or another qualified Service Partner or a specialist workshop.
For further information: Acoustic protection for pedestrians

Charging capacity restricted

For further information: Charging the vehicle

Green lights Turn indicators

The turn indicator is switched on.
If the indicator light flashes more rapidly than usual, a turn indicator bulb has failed.
For further information: Turn indicators

Sidelights

The side lights are switched on. For further information: Sidelight, low-beam headlight

Low-beam headlight

The low-beam headlight is switched on.
For further information: Sidelight, low-beam headlight

High-beam Assistant

The low-beam headlight is switched on and the High-beam Assistant is activated.
The high-beam headlight is switched on and off automatically according to traffic situation. For further information: High-beam Assistant

Lane Departure Warning

Depending on the equipment and national-market version:
Indicator light flashes: the system actively issues a warning. If necessary, the system performs a steering intervention.
For further information: Lane Departure Warning

Automatic Hold: vehicle is held automatically

Automatic Hold is ready to operate. The vehicle is held automatically when at a standstill.
For further information: Automatic Hold .

Automatic Hold: vehicle secured against rolling away

The vehicle is automatically secured against rolling away after stopping.
For further information: Automatic Hold.

Manual Speed Limiter

Indicator light illuminates: the system is switched on.
The indicator light flashes: set speed limit is exceeded.
For further information: Manual Speed Limiter.

Cruise Control

The system is active.
For further information: Cruise Control.

Distance control

Indicator light illuminates: system has detected a vehicle ahead. The vehicle symbol goes out if no vehicle in front is detected.
Indicator light flashing: vehicle in front has driven off.
For further information: Distance control.

Speed Limit Assist

The detected speed limit can be applied with the SET button. As soon as the speed limit has been adopted, a green tick is displayed.
For further information: Speed Limit Assist.

Assisted Driving Mode

The system is helping the driver keep the vehicle in the driving lane.
For further information: Assisted Driving Mode.

Lane Change Assistant: lane change in progress

Green arrow symbol for lane-changing: the system is carrying out a lane change.
For further information: Lane Change Assistant .

Lane Change Assistant Lane: lane change not possible

Grey line for lane boundary on the appropriate side: the system has detected the lane change request. Lane change not currently possible.
For further information: Lane Change Assistant.

Assisted Driving Mode Plus

The system is active.
For further information: Assisted Driving Mode Plus.

Blue lights High-beam headlight

The high-beam headlight has been switched on.
For further information: High-beam headlight.

High-beam Assistant

The high-beam headlight was switched on by the High-beam Assistant.
For further information: High-beam Assistant.

Grey lights Distance control

The indicator light flashes: the requirements for the operation of the system are no longer being met. The system has been deactivated but will continue to brake until you actively take over by depressing the brake or accelerator pedal.
For further information: Distance control

Assisted Driving Mode

System is on standby and does not make any steering wheel movement.
The system activates automatically when all operating requirements are met.
For further information: Assisted Driving Mode

Assisted Driving Mode Plus

The system is interrupted and activates automatically as soon as all functional requirements are met.
For further information: Assisted Driving Mode Plus

Front collision warning

Depending on vehicle equipment and national-market version: the system is switched off.
For further information: Front collision warning

Lane Departure Warning

Depending on the equipment and national-market version:
Warning light is illuminated: the system is switched off or automatically deactivated, for example, because DSC OFF is activated.
Warning light flashes: a warning is issued actively. The system does not carry out any steering interventions.
For further information: Lane Departure Warning

White lights Cruise Control with distance control