BMW 328i Coupe 2011 - Manual (Page 174)

Indicator and warning lamps
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Lights up in red:
> Transmission limp-home program
active with restricted range of
gears, possibly with reduced accel-
eration. You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise due
caution. Have the system checked
without delay.
Gears can be engaged without
depressing the brake Always depress the brake to engage a
gear.
Lights up in yellow:
> Transmission limp-home program
active with restricted range of gears You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise due
caution. Have the system checked
without delay.
> Automatic selector lever locked:
Selector lever locked in position P
with engine running or ignition
switched on and brake depressed Overriding selector lever lock, refer to
page
55 .
> Transmission position P malfunc-
tioning:
Selector lever locked in position P
with engine running or ignition
switched on and brake depressed Release parking lock, refer to page 58 .
Have the system checked as soon as
possible.
> Brake signal malfunctioning: gear
can be engaged without depress-
ing the brake To engage a gear while the vehicle is at
a standstill, always step on the brake.
Before leaving the vehicle, engage P
and switch off the engine.
Lights up in red:
Transmission overheating
Bring the car to a stop and engage P.
Allow the transmission to cool down.
You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise due
caution. Have the system checked if the
situation reoccurs.
Lights up in yellow:
Transmission too hot
Avoid high engine loads. You can con-
tinue your journey, but moderate your
speed and exercise due caution.
P is not engaged. Vehicle not pre-
vented from rolling
Selector lever position P not engaged.
Ignition cannot be switched off Engage selector lever position P when
you wish to switch off the ignition, refer
to page
50 .
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