Triangle with Snow Flake symbol

wtiger127 · 10-22-2008, 12:39 PM

Recently, with the temperature dropping I see a Triangle with Snow Flake symbol on the dash board. This is for about 3 seconds and then it disappears. I looked at the back pages of the owners manual and I do not seam to find what it means. I suspect the car's engine is cold and therefore it warns me of it... don't know. I also find the suspension and gas acceleration a little stiffer than normal. but disappears after about 3 blocks or so of driving. Anyone else having that?

1erich · 10-22-2008, 12:41 PM

I would guess that it means air temps have dropped to 0 degrees so watch out for ice if the roads are wet.

Pamlico · 10-22-2008, 12:42 PM

It indicates the outside temperature is at or below 37 degrees F and there is a possibility of ice on the road surface.

warmtoes · 10-22-2008, 12:42 PM

Not yet but on my old S60 a symbol like that would come up when it hit 3 degrees or below. It just tells you that the road temperature is near where ice might form.

EspressoBoy · 10-22-2008, 12:45 PM

funny, when mine did that little spikes poked out the tires... LOL batman!!!

Yup I saw it too, lets not forget the little bell...

Mine came on after driving for a while, so I assumed it was from the window wiper sensor.

Wonder what other treats we are in for?

EspressoBoy

(yup it's a joke)

dkdurham · 10-22-2008, 01:01 PM

Hi Guys, Whenever the ambient (outdoor) temperature drops below 3 Degrees Celsius, the Triangle/Snowflake symbol will show briefly in the display between your guages. This is to warn you that Roads may be slippery and that you should drive with caution. There is nothing wrong with your vehicle, it's just a warning to keep you aware of the temperature outside because frost tends to form at around this temperature.

David Kim
BMW Durham
Client Advisor

tnawab · 10-22-2008, 01:17 PM

I had the same warning come up. At first i was like, "you are WRONG BMW, its not snowing!!". Then i admittedly accepted the fact that my car wasnt equipped with a snow sensor .. sigh..

135iUSN · 10-22-2008, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dkdurham

Hi Guys, Whenever the ambient (outdoor) temperature drops below 3 Degrees Celsius, the Triangle/Snowflake symbol will show briefly in the display between your guages. This is to warn you that Roads may be slippery and that you should drive with caution. There is nothing wrong with your vehicle, it's just a warning to keep you aware of the temperature outside because frost tends to form at around this temperature.

David Kim
BMW Durham
Client Advisor

excellent we have a CA on the forum..

Now we need a service tech here :biggrin:

wtiger127 · 10-22-2008, 01:25 PM

Cool! Hey David from Durham. I going have another posting with a picture of my door leather/vinyl cover bubbling off my door. I never used chemicals and is not an area where any parts of my arm/hand would lean against or press into. Prior to posting, what would the dealer do if I show up with that problem? Will they fix it? If not, how do I create a case to have it fixed?

gio · 10-22-2008, 01:38 PM

I got this triangle for the first time Sunday night in Connecticut! It scared me at first but then I figured it must be the same as the snowflake that used to appear when the temperature was something like +/5 degrees from 32in my Audi. It's funny that when it's below a certain temperature, it stops appears as if it is so cold out that you must know that there could be ice!

dkdurham · 10-22-2008, 02:09 PM

wtiger127: Please post the picture on the forum so i know what part of the door panel you are talking about. Parts of it are a synthetic vinyl and the center inserts are genuine leather (if your vehicle is equipped with Boston Leather, if not, then it will be a leatherette insert). Your dealership should be able to take care of it for you because it seems to be a manufacturer defect, but don't take my word for it. These situations are all taken care of on a case by case basis.

Thanks,

David Kim

Bringinthewolf · 10-22-2008, 04:05 PM

You guys in TO got the snow flake already?
We don't expect that for at least another month, maybe two.

EspressoBoy · 10-22-2008, 04:07 PM

YUP, and guess what else we get?

Bringinthewolf · 10-22-2008, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EspressoBoy

YUP, and guess what else we get?

Snow tires?

warmtoes · 10-22-2008, 06:50 PM

I don't know about a month or two. I'm expecting to get it by the first week of November in the early mornings.

Seth Gecko · 10-22-2008, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bringinthewolf

You guys in TO got the snow flake already?
We don't expect that for at least another month, maybe two.

I live in a Vancouver suburb and have had the snowflake already as well. Looks like it could be a cold winter this year!

Qube · 10-22-2008, 09:21 PM

It comes up when the temperature dips below 3c. I'm riding on summers still.. until I change the 5 to winters and store the vert :/

Luckily, that cold spell should just be that day. Looks good for next few!

EDIT: by the way, it warns of possible black ice, that's why it's 3c.

Bringinthewolf · 10-22-2008, 09:26 PM

Ahh come on you guys. can't you just play along?

VFX · 10-22-2008, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bringinthewolf

You guys in TO got the snow flake already?
We don't expect that for at least another month, maybe two.

I've had the snowflake out here in the Valley for at least a week now.

One morning last week it read 1.5 °C.

It's usually warmed up past 5°C or 6°C by the time I get near the Portmann.

.

Edit: um yeah, sorry, scrap that... we're still hitting double figures until well into December here on the West Coast!

.

Bringinthewolf · 10-22-2008, 10:28 PM

You guys are no fun at all.
I actually had it once last week as well in North Van.

Kiety · 10-22-2008, 11:53 PM

getting chilly for sure, going to swap for snow tires this weekend.

warmtoes · 10-23-2008, 10:30 AM

That soon? I'm holding off one more weekend until November 1st. I don't want my snowies wearing prematurely.

10-22-2008, 12:39 PM	#1
wtiger127 Private First Class 12 Rep 198 Posts Drives: 128i VERT A/W Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North York iTrader: (0)	Triangle with Snow Flake symbol Recently, with the temperature dropping I see a Triangle with Snow Flake symbol on the dash board. This is for about 3 seconds and then it disappears. I looked at the back pages of the owners manual and I do not seam to find what it means. I suspect the car's engine is cold and therefore it warns me of it... don't know. I also find the suspension and gas acceleration a little stiffer than normal. but disappears after about 3 blocks or so of driving. Anyone else having that? __________________ 1.28i CAB Alpine White / Toupe Leather / Prem Pkg / Snd Pkg / Sport Pkg / USB / iPod Recommended Reading 08/08/08 Summer (In-Service-start) (http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14493) Winter Shoes -AW (Vert) (http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19947) The Winter 128i/135iCAB for Canadians (http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19738) 1000+ Miles on new winters across the US (http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19948)
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

10-22-2008, 12:41 PM	#2
1erich Second Lieutenant 4 Rep 244 Posts Drives: 09 135i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	I would guess that it means air temps have dropped to 0 degrees so watch out for ice if the roads are wet.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-22-2008, 12:42 PM	#3
Pamlico Second Lieutenant 5 Rep 238 Posts Drives: 1M Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rochester NY iTrader: (0)	It indicates the outside temperature is at or below 37 degrees F and there is a possibility of ice on the road surface.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-22-2008, 12:42 PM	#4
warmtoes Lieutenant Colonel 31 Rep 1,917 Posts Drives: EBII 435i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (1)	Not yet but on my old S60 a symbol like that would come up when it hit 3 degrees or below. It just tells you that the road temperature is near where ice might form. __________________ *2014 EBII 435i xDrive M-sport* Gone: 2011 TiAg F25 X3 xDrive35i M-sport Gone: 2008 TiAg w/Coral Red E88 135i Cab M-sport
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-22-2008, 12:45 PM	#5
EspressoBoy 1addict, and proud 40 Rep 1,019 Posts Drives: BMW 135i 08 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada iTrader: (1)	funny, when mine did that little spikes poked out the tires... LOL batman!!! Yup I saw it too, lets not forget the little bell... Mine came on after driving for a while, so I assumed it was from the window wiper sensor. Wonder what other treats we are in for? EspressoBoy (yup it's a joke)
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-22-2008, 01:01 PM	#6
dkdurham Second Lieutenant 22 Rep 232 Posts Drives: 2012 335i Sport Line Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Richmond Hill iTrader: (0)	Hi Guys, Whenever the ambient (outdoor) temperature drops below 3 Degrees Celsius, the Triangle/Snowflake symbol will show briefly in the display between your guages. This is to warn you that Roads may be slippery and that you should drive with caution. There is nothing wrong with your vehicle, it's just a warning to keep you aware of the temperature outside because frost tends to form at around this temperature. David Kim BMW Durham Client Advisor
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-22-2008, 01:17 PM	#7
tnawab Private First Class 11 Rep 187 Posts Drives: 135i Graphite, Coral Red Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ottawa, ON iTrader: (0)	I had the same warning come up. At first i was like, "you are WRONG BMW, its not snowing!!". Then i admittedly accepted the fact that my car wasnt equipped with a snow sensor .. sigh..
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-22-2008, 01:25 PM	#9
wtiger127 Private First Class 12 Rep 198 Posts Drives: 128i VERT A/W Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North York iTrader: (0)	Cool! Hey David from Durham. I going have another posting with a picture of my door leather/vinyl cover bubbling off my door. I never used chemicals and is not an area where any parts of my arm/hand would lean against or press into. Prior to posting, what would the dealer do if I show up with that problem? Will they fix it? If not, how do I create a case to have it fixed? __________________ 1.28i CAB Alpine White / Toupe Leather / Prem Pkg / Snd Pkg / Sport Pkg / USB / iPod Recommended Reading 08/08/08 Summer (In-Service-start) (http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14493) Winter Shoes -AW (Vert) (http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19947) The Winter 128i/135iCAB for Canadians (http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19738) 1000+ Miles on new winters across the US (http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19948)
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-22-2008, 01:38 PM	#10
gio Captain 50 Rep 628 Posts Drives: Join Date: Apr 2008 iTrader: (0)	I got this triangle for the first time Sunday night in Connecticut! It scared me at first but then I figured it must be the same as the snowflake that used to appear when the temperature was something like +/5 degrees from 32in my Audi. It's funny that when it's below a certain temperature, it stops appears as if it is so cold out that you must know that there could be ice! __________________ Waiting on a 2015 M235
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-22-2008, 02:09 PM	#11
dkdurham Second Lieutenant 22 Rep 232 Posts Drives: 2012 335i Sport Line Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Richmond Hill iTrader: (0)	wtiger127: Please post the picture on the forum so i know what part of the door panel you are talking about. Parts of it are a synthetic vinyl and the center inserts are genuine leather (if your vehicle is equipped with Boston Leather, if not, then it will be a leatherette insert). Your dealership should be able to take care of it for you because it seems to be a manufacturer defect, but don't take my word for it. These situations are all taken care of on a case by case basis. Thanks, David Kim
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-22-2008, 04:05 PM	#12
Bringinthewolf 1 for the road 20 Rep 780 Posts Drives: SGM 135i Cabrio Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Vancouver, B.C. iTrader: (0)	You guys in TO got the snow flake already? We don't expect that for at least another month, maybe two. __________________ "So the question is — do you want comfort and size, or do you want to drive?"
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-22-2008, 04:07 PM	#13
EspressoBoy 1addict, and proud 40 Rep 1,019 Posts Drives: BMW 135i 08 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada iTrader: (1)	YUP, and guess what else we get?
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-22-2008, 06:50 PM	#15
warmtoes Lieutenant Colonel 31 Rep 1,917 Posts Drives: EBII 435i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (1)	I don't know about a month or two. I'm expecting to get it by the first week of November in the early mornings. __________________ *2014 EBII 435i xDrive M-sport* Gone: 2011 TiAg F25 X3 xDrive35i M-sport Gone: 2008 TiAg w/Coral Red E88 135i Cab M-sport
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-22-2008, 09:21 PM	#17
Qube Lieutenant 34 Rep 531 Posts Drives: E39 540 :: 09 STi Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Right here. iTrader: (0)	It comes up when the temperature dips below 3c. I'm riding on summers still.. until I change the 5 to winters and store the vert :/ Luckily, that cold spell should just be that day. Looks good for next few! EDIT: by the way, it warns of possible black ice, that's why it's 3c. __________________ :: www.HIDCanada.com
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-22-2008, 09:26 PM	#18
Bringinthewolf 1 for the road 20 Rep 780 Posts Drives: SGM 135i Cabrio Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Vancouver, B.C. iTrader: (0)	Ahh come on you guys. can't you just play along? __________________ "So the question is — do you want comfort and size, or do you want to drive?"
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-22-2008, 10:28 PM	#20
Bringinthewolf 1 for the road 20 Rep 780 Posts Drives: SGM 135i Cabrio Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Vancouver, B.C. iTrader: (0)	You guys are no fun at all. I actually had it once last week as well in North Van. __________________ "So the question is — do you want comfort and size, or do you want to drive?"
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-22-2008, 11:53 PM	#21
Kiety The ONE 12 Rep 388 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Cabriolet Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Burnaby iTrader: (1)	getting chilly for sure, going to swap for snow tires this weekend. __________________ 135i Cabriolet \| Sparkling Graphite Metallic \| Coral Red Boston Leather \| Moonlight top \| Glacier Aluminum trim \| Premium package \| M Sport package \| Sound package \| PDC \| Power Seats
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-23-2008, 10:30 AM	#22
warmtoes Lieutenant Colonel 31 Rep 1,917 Posts Drives: EBII 435i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (1)	That soon? I'm holding off one more weekend until November 1st. I don't want my snowies wearing prematurely. __________________ *2014 EBII 435i xDrive M-sport* Gone: 2011 TiAg F25 X3 xDrive35i M-sport Gone: 2008 TiAg w/Coral Red E88 135i Cab M-sport
	Appreciate 0 Quote