BMW 135i Convertible 2009 User Manual
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Lights up in red:
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Transmission limp-home program
active with restricted range of gears,
possibly with reduced acceleration.
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:
Have the system checked as soon as
possible.
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Automatic selector lever locked:
Selector lever locked in position P
with engine running and brake
depressed or
Override the selector lever lock, refer to
page
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Brake signal malfunctioning: gear
can be engaged without depressing
the brake
Always depress the brake to engage a
gear. Before leaving the vehicle, move
the selector lever to position P and
switch off the engine.
Lights up in red:
Transmission overheating
Bring the car to a stop and move the
selector lever to position 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 situa-
tion 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.
Selector lever position P not engaged.
Vehicle not prevented 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
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Pinch protection system of the power
windows malfunctioning
Have the system checked.
Pinch protection system of the electric
glass roof malfunctioning
Have the system checked.
Cruise control system failed
You can continue your journey. Have
the system checked.
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Cause
Special actions to be taken
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