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BMW M3 Convertible 2008 User Manual

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Lights up in red:

Engine overheating

Carefully bring the car to a stop, switch
off the engine and allow it to cool down.
Do not open the hood, otherwise there
would be a risk of injury by scalding.
Contact your BMW center.

Lights up in yellow:

Engine too hot

Continue driving at more moderate
speed so that the engine can cool
down. Have the engine checked with-
out delay if the situation reoccurs.

Lights up in red:

Battery is no longer being charged.
Alternator malfunction

Switch off all unnecessary electrical
consumers. Have the power supply
system checked without delay.

Lights up in yellow:

Battery charge level very low, battery
aged or not securely connected

Have the battery checked as soon as
possible.

Indication in US models
Parking brake applied

Indication in Canadian models
Parking brake applied

Indication in US models
Lights up in red:

Brake fluid level too low

If brake pedal travel is considerably
longer than usual, stop immediately.
Contact your BMW center.

Lights up in yellow:

Drive-off assistant has failed. The car
will not be held in place after the brake
is released

Have the system checked as soon as
possible.

Indication in Canadian models

Lights up in red:

Brake fluid level too low

If brake pedal travel is considerably
longer than usual, stop immediately.
Contact your BMW center.

Lights up in yellow:

Drive-off assistant has failed. The car
will not be held in place after the brake
is released

Have the system checked as soon as
possible.

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