Functional readiness of the airbag system

When the ignition is switch on, the warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up briefly and thereby indicates the operational readiness of the entire airbag system and the belt tensioner.
Airbag system malfunctioning
- In radio ready state, the warning lamp does not come on.
- The warning lamp lights up continuously.
When there is a malfunction, have the airbag
system checked immediately
When there is a malfunction, have the airbag system checked immediately; otherwise, there is a risk that the system does not function as expected in the event of an accident despite corresponding severity of the accident.
See also:
Status field
The following information is displayed in the status
field at the top right:
▷ Time.
▷ Current entertainment source.
▷ Sound output, on/off.
▷ Wireless network reception ...
Snow chains
Only certain fine-link snow chains have been tested by BMW, classified as safe
for use and recommended. Consult your BMW center for more information. Snow chains
must be mounted in pairs and on th ...
Text messages
Text messages in combination with a symbol in
the instrument cluster explain a Check Control message and the meaning of the
indicator and
warning lamps. ...
