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Indicat o r and warni n g lam p s – BMW M3 Convertible 2008 User Manual

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Lights up in red:

Service due

Arrange a service appointment.
Check service requirements, refer to
page

63

.

Lights up in yellow:
The engine will start the next time the
start/stop button is touched, possibly
without the brake or clutch being
depressed

Remote control malfunctioning or, in
cars with convenient access, not
detected

The engine cannot be started. Have the
remote control checked, if necessary.

Battery in remote control discharged

Use the remote control for a longer jour-
ney or, in cars with convenient access,
replace the battery.

Belt tensioners and/or airbag system
failed

Have the system checked immediately.

Lights up:
Emergency Request system has failed
or is malfunctioning

Have the system checked as soon as
possible.

Lights up in red:

Engine malfunction

Stop the car and switch off the engine.
You cannot continue your journey. Con-
tact your BMW center.

Lights up in yellow:

Full engine power is no longer available You can continue your journey, but

moderate your speed and exercise due
caution. Have the engine checked as
soon as possible.

Indication in US models:

Warning lamp comes on:
Engine malfunction with adverse effect
on exhaust emissions

Have the car checked as soon as possi-
ble.

Indication in Canadian models:
Warning lamp comes on:

Engine malfunction with adverse effect
on exhaust emissions

Have the car checked as soon as possi-
ble.

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Cause

What to do

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