Q: Dashboard warning sign ?
I recently bought a BMW 1 series 1.6l 09 plate I have had 2 similar sign come up in orange and not sure what they mean also the car has arming sensors but don't know how they work as they don't make a noise or any signs
My car has 71000 miles.
My car has a manual transmission.
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