Icy Roads ahead indicator???

UncleWede · 01-04-2006, 12:27 PM

Over New Year's I was up in the mountains. I'd been driving up the grade and then made it to the turn-off to the cabin. When I paused to make the left, a yellow triangle with a snowflake-looking thing appeared. I had to get the manual out to see that the car was warning me that there might be icy roads ahead.
I'm in Cali, does that thing go off in all those places that normally have hibernating animals buried under the snow?
Any explanation on how it determines to warn me that there might be ice? I think the outside temp was 39 F, and it had been raining most of the day.

325IAT · 01-04-2006, 12:29 PM

It's set off by the outside temp.
In Europe it's set off at 3 degrees C.

C

timzerofive · 01-04-2006, 12:29 PM

That's a temperature warning, not a icy roads. It pops up when the temperature drops to a certain degree.

brickley · 01-04-2006, 12:29 PM

if it hits 37 degrees or below it goes on.

Jason · 01-04-2006, 12:30 PM

Here you go - http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7677

Goes off at 37F degrees

UncleWede · 01-04-2006, 01:21 PM

The manual said specifically for icy roads. I'm still assuming I actually saw a yellow one, not a red one. Red was something about the transmission, pull over and call BMW NA for a ride.

Jason · 01-04-2006, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by UncleWede

The manual said specifically for icy roads. I'm still assuming I actually saw a yellow one, not a red one. Red was something about the transmission, pull over and call BMW NA for a ride.

Yes, 37 degrees is about the temperature when ice will start to form on roads. The warning is hence warning you that you're at a temperature where there may be icy roads.

poldim · 01-04-2006, 01:44 PM

Has happened for the past month that I turned on my car, and usually there is no road ahead of me

driverseven · 01-04-2006, 03:46 PM

German engineering at its worst -- I know it's freakin' cold out. Do I really need the car pestering me just as I'm backing out of the garage?

LEDZEP · 01-04-2006, 05:26 PM

It IS for icy roads, not a temperature warning. It's not warning you that you might need a sweater when you go outside. It is warning you that at this temperature, there is a liklihood of ice on the roads. It's not sensing actual ice - just telling you that the outside temperature is conducive for it.

BMW0 · 01-04-2006, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by brickley

if it hits 37 degrees or below it goes on.

I concur with brickley

AW330i · 01-04-2006, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by LEDZEP

It IS for icy roads, not a temperature warning. It's not warning you that you might need a sweater when you go outside. It is warning you that at this temperature, there is a liklihood of ice on the roads. It's not sensing actual ice - just telling you that the outside temperature is conducive for it.

Exactly... what is hard to understand about that?

Lost Rider · 01-04-2006, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by poldim

Has happened for the past month that I turned on my car, and usually there is no road ahead of me

where are you driving? or what are you smoking?

gratemech69er · 01-04-2006, 09:08 PM

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I'm in Cali, does that thing go off in all those places that normally have hibernating animals buried under the snow?

Seeing the yellow triangle with the snowflake first thing EVERY morning is getting a bit tedious. Wish there was a way to turn it off. Maybe in April it will go away.

ON325i · 01-04-2006, 09:25 PM

yes, an extra chime (it chimese after the seat belt..) is all i need to start the morning...

JSpira · 01-04-2006, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by gratemech69er

Seeing the yellow triangle with the snowflake first thing EVERY morning is getting a bit tedious. Wish there was a way to turn it off. Maybe in April it will go away.

Think of it this way: when it stops appearing, it means summer is near!

JSpira · 01-04-2006, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 320DAT

It's set off by the outside temp.
In Europe it's set off at 3 degrees C.

C

Not just in Europe, but everywhere it is 3°.

I think it accomplishes what it sets out to do: alert the driver that conditions are such that roads may be slippery and icy.

Bimmerista · 01-04-2006, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by driverseven

German engineering at its worst -- I know it's freakin' cold out. Do I really need the car pestering me just as I'm backing out of the garage?

I am with you. Our streets have been under permafrost since mid-December; I don't need Hans telling me to watch out for ice as I slide up my driveway and skiddaddle to work.

poldim · 01-04-2006, 11:49 PM

I think the warning shouldnt go off when you start the car. If you start and its sub 37, then its probably winter, and no shit there is ice outside. If you are driving, and it drops below, then you should get the warning.

tctic · 01-05-2006, 12:30 AM

This indicator does help those who do not expect black ice on the road everyday. It helps keep the driver alert. Just a safety feature and it has been in all BMW's for at least more than 10 years.

espo · 01-05-2006, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by gratemech69er

Seeing the yellow triangle with the snowflake first thing EVERY morning is getting a bit tedious. Wish there was a way to turn it off. Maybe in April it will go away.

Couldn't agree with you more!!!

findtom · 01-05-2006, 10:36 AM

Yup, it tells me this every single day when I pull out of my parking garage.

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tctic Major 40 Rep 1,238 Posts Drives: BMW E90 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	This indicator does help those who do not expect black ice on the road everyday. It helps keep the driver alert. Just a safety feature and it has been in all BMW's for at least more than 10 years.
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