Warning light on dashboard. Orange circle with brackets on either side. What does it mean? Like this ... (O)

Probably a warning regarding traction control. Recommend consulting a professional mechanic for proper diagnosis.

It's an orange warning indicator lamp. It lights when brake pads are weared. Now it's time to replace the used brake pads!

It's an yellow warning indicator lamp. It lights when brake pads are weared. Now it's time to replace the used brake pads!

It's an yellow warning indicator lamp. It lights when brake pads are weared. Now it's time to replace the used brake pads!

If it's an orange circle with broken parentheses on each side it would be your brake pad wear warning light. You should have your brake pads inspected.

I believe this is the warning for your front brake pads being worn.

It means that a SERVICE is due. The orange man symbol is showing there is a problem with the airbag system. 

Check all your light bulbs and their sockets (for corrosion)

On mine i had a circle with some lines around it and it was a brake pad indicator, meaning that the car has determined that you need to replace your brake pads. I have included a link to a picture. your dash may not look like this, but the orange light on the top left is the brake pad indicator light. Hope this helps!


http://littlemini.us/builder/img/brakepads/sensor_rear/DSCN4885.jpg

hi, i have a 318i on a 98, that light came on on mine a while ago,its a brake pad warning light, tells you they're getting low, however, the light was orange, not red. hope this helps..