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Airbag warning
Red solid seated person with a large solid circle (airbag) in front. · also called “SRS”, “airbag light”
What it means on bmw
Airbag fault
Orange or red: a fault or hazard warning that should be taken seriously; the airbags may not deploy properly in an accident. Have the system checked as soon as possible.
Source · Independent reference BMW dashboard warning lights guide (dealer publication) · checked
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Questions about the Airbag warning symbol
- What does the Airbag warning symbol mean on BMW cars?
- Orange or red: a fault or hazard warning that should be taken seriously; the airbags may not deploy properly in an accident. Have the system checked as soon as possible.
- What does the Airbag warning symbol mean on Audi cars?
- One of the airbags or another part of the restraint system has a fault. Have it repaired by a dealer or authorised workshop as soon as possible.
- What does the Airbag warning symbol mean on Opel cars?
- Lights for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on. If it does not light, does not go out, or lights while driving, there is a fault in the airbag system and the airbags and belt pretensioners may not deploy; have it remedied immediately by a workshop. Continuous light also shows that airbags or belt pretensioners have been deployed.
- What does the Airbag warning symbol mean on BYD cars?
- Comes on at ignition and goes out in a few seconds if the airbag system works. If it stays off or stays on at ignition, or comes on while driving, there is a fault in the airbag system; contact a dealer for inspection as soon as possible.
- Does the Airbag warning symbol mean the same on every appliance?
- No. On BMW cars it means: Airbag fault. On Audi cars it means: Airbag fault. On Opel cars it means: Airbag system fault or deployed. On BYD cars it means: Airbag system fault.
- What does the Airbag warning symbol look like?
- Red solid seated person with a large solid circle (airbag) in front. It is also called “SRS” and “airbag light”.
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