Snowflake Triangle

E90raw · 02-13-2013, 01:29 PM

I am new to BMW. Recently purchased 2012 E90 xdrive. When I turn push on the ignition, a triangle lights up with a snowflake in center. This will occassionally show up when I first start driving, no ice nearby. It stys on for 2-5 seconds. I cannot find the icon in the owners man. The dealership told me its for slippage on ice. Any ideas would be appreciated

RupertPupkin · 02-13-2013, 01:30 PM

Means it is below 41 degrees F outside temperature. Possible ice.

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Originally Posted by E90raw

I am new to BMW. Recently purchased 2012 E90 xdrive. When I turn push on the ignition, a triangle lights up with a snowflake in center. This will occassionally show up when I first start driving, no ice nearby. It stys on for 2-5 seconds. I cannot find the icon in the owners man. The dealership told me its for slippage on ice. Any ideas would be appreciated

SwissCheeseHead · 02-13-2013, 01:40 PM

Means it's cold lol. Plays the little gong too right? At first I thought you were talking about a triangle with an arrow around it. That means traction control is kicking in and you're slipping in the rear.

BMDoublYou · 02-13-2013, 01:42 PM

Just means its cold outside so drive carefully, these cars are basically mothers.

BOBKUR · 02-13-2013, 01:52 PM

It's time to turn the heated seats on. You could try and code the warning signal to activate the heated seats. This will get the coder's out there something to think about!

Tom K. · 02-13-2013, 01:58 PM

From the '07 online manual:

"Outside temperature warning
When the displayed temperature sinks to
approx. +37oF/+3oC, a signal sounds and a
warning lamp lights up. There is an increased
risk of black ice."

The warning lamp is the snowflake.

Tom

Braumin · 02-13-2013, 02:03 PM

I just looked in the 2012 owner's manual. The reason you couldn't find the symbol is because they put the wrong symbol in the picture!

Check Page 76: http://cache.bmwusa.com/PDF_f7be0eac...d-33e5debb749a

E90raw · 02-13-2013, 03:13 PM

I appreciate the help. It is interesting that the dealer could not answer that?! This is the same dealer that told me I could put regular fuel.

RupertPupkin · 02-13-2013, 03:21 PM

switch dealers

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Originally Posted by E90raw

I appreciate the help. It is interesting that the dealer could not answer that?! This is the same dealer that told me I could put regular fuel.

chilled_fire · 02-13-2013, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by E90raw

I appreciate the help. It is interesting that the dealer could not answer that?! This is the same dealer that told me I could put regular fuel.

yup, regular fuel works infact, corn oil from shoprite works great adds turbo boost.

Stay on this forum and you'll be ok.

BOBKUR · 02-13-2013, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by E90raw

I appreciate the help. It is interesting that the dealer could not answer that?! This is the same dealer that told me I could put regular fuel.

Did you ever open the fuel door!

KwlAznKid · 02-13-2013, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by RupertPupkin

Means it is below 41 degrees F outside temperature. Possible ice.

37 not 41

spiike32 · 02-13-2013, 04:37 PM

You're low on snowflakes!!!

Please fill up with more snowflakes before you drive again.

jk

BklynTico506 · 02-13-2013, 05:32 PM

In my '08 it pops up under 37degrees.

foghat · 02-13-2013, 08:31 PM

I hate that thing. Ends up scaring me half the time it goes off - making me think something is wrong, until I look down and see that snowflake.

<Sigh> 3 degrees C isn't even that cold.

Dozhdbog · 02-13-2013, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by foghat

I hate that thing. Ends up scaring me half the time it goes off - making me think something is wrong, until I look down and see that snowflake.

<Sigh> 3 degrees C isn't even that cold.

Cold enough that the road a foot below the sensor could be icy.

Sam335ix · 02-13-2013, 09:22 PM

Since this snow year has sucked, when it comes on in my car is just my car effing with me. I mean two effing years in a row I put my blizzaks just to get the middle finger by Mother Nature. I will take my snow tires off and put in my 19s just to have a blizzard!!

07lilredwagon · 02-13-2013, 09:38 PM

funny thread....

low on snowflakes......good one!

JP

foghat · 02-13-2013, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Dozhdbog

Cold enough that the road a foot below the sensor could be icy.

In my experience, the only way a road is icy at 3C is if it was previously colder and snowed.

And even if that were the case, I sure don't need the car to tell me it is icy out.

bimmerlvr77 · 02-13-2013, 10:59 PM

Every time my car "dings" all I hear is "cha-ching" lol. I'm always relieved to see that it is just the snowflake

N6CRB · 02-13-2013, 11:39 PM

I still think it's a warning for an in-coming Stargate worm hole.

I watch too much TV.

bsamoul · 02-14-2013, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by foghat

In my experience, the only way a road is icy at 3C is if it was previously colder and snowed.

And even if that were the case, I sure don't need the car to tell me it is icy out.

Yeah, but your car doesn't know if it's snowed or someone wet the road and it froze or anything. It is just trying to be helpful. VW's have been doing the same thing for a decade now. Sure, it causes you to panic for a second because you think something is wrong, but then realize that it's just a little chilly.

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SwissCheeseHead Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 246 Posts Drives: '11 328it Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Madison, WI iTrader: (0)	Means it's cold lol. Plays the little gong too right? At first I thought you were talking about a triangle with an arrow around it. That means traction control is kicking in and you're slipping in the rear.
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BMDoublYou Captain 117 Rep 622 Posts Drives: 09 E90 335xi / 08 E82 128i Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: True North iTrader: (1)	Just means its cold outside so drive carefully, these cars are basically mothers.
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BOBKUR Major 20 Rep 1,361 Posts Drives: 2008 E 90 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: CALIFORNIA iTrader: (2)	It's time to turn the heated seats on. You could try and code the warning signal to activate the heated seats. This will get the coder's out there something to think about!
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Tom K. Major General 124 Rep 5,627 Posts Drives: '07 328iT, '13 Boxster Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	From the '07 online manual: "Outside temperature warning When the displayed temperature sinks to approx. +37oF/+3oC, a signal sounds and a warning lamp lights up. There is an increased risk of black ice." The warning lamp is the snowflake. Tom
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Braumin First Lieutenant 40 Rep 373 Posts Drives: 2013 335i xDrive Sedan Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Regina, SK, CAN iTrader: (0)	I just looked in the 2012 owner's manual. The reason you couldn't find the symbol is because they put the wrong symbol in the picture! Check Page 76: http://cache.bmwusa.com/PDF_f7be0eac...d-33e5debb749a
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E90raw E90raw 3 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 2012 E90 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	Thanks I appreciate the help. It is interesting that the dealer could not answer that?! This is the same dealer that told me I could put regular fuel.
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spiike32 Major 78 Rep 1,127 Posts Drives: Mineral White F80 M3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: IL iTrader: (9)	You're low on snowflakes!!! Please fill up with more snowflakes before you drive again. jk __________________ Current: Tesla Model 3 Performance Retired: F80 M3, FBO 335i, 318ti, C7 Stingray
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BklynTico506 Pura Vida 13 Rep 297 Posts Drives: Monaco Blau '08 E90 Xi Join Date: May 2012 Location: NY/PA iTrader: (0)	In my '08 it pops up under 37degrees.
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foghat Captain 59 Rep 913 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Great White North iTrader: (1)	I hate that thing. Ends up scaring me half the time it goes off - making me think something is wrong, until I look down and see that snowflake. <Sigh> 3 degrees C isn't even that cold.
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Sam335ix Major 65 Rep 1,274 Posts Drives: 335 ix performance edition Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Redskin Country iTrader: (0)	Since this snow year has sucked, when it comes on in my car is just my car effing with me. I mean two effing years in a row I put my blizzaks just to get the middle finger by Mother Nature. I will take my snow tires off and put in my 19s just to have a blizzard!! __________________ 2011 e90 KW V1, JB4, BMS Dp, BMS Intake, CP, Alpina Flash, ISO, E85 Coming soon to the garage: 2014 M3 Maybe M5
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07lilredwagon Captain 40 Rep 679 Posts Drives: 07 328 wagon Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	funny thread.... low on snowflakes......good one! JP
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bimmerlvr77 Private First Class 6 Rep 163 Posts Drives: 2009 e92 & 2008 X5 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	Every time my car "dings" all I hear is "cha-ching" lol. I'm always relieved to see that it is just the snowflake
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N6CRB Private First Class 27 Rep 104 Posts Drives: 2017 X3 Xdrive 28i Alpinweiss Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Bakersfield, Ca iTrader: (0)	I still think it's a warning for an in-coming Stargate worm hole. I watch too much TV. __________________ Craig (He's just this IT & Voice Over guy.) N6CRB The technical difficulty originally scheduled for this time has been postponed - due to technical difficulties.
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