Indicat o r and warni n g lam p s – BMW M3 Convertible 2008 User Manual
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Indication in US models
Brake pads worn
Have the condition of the brake pads
checked without delay.
Indication in Canadian models
Brake pads worn
Have the condition of the brake pads
checked without delay.
Indication in US models
Vehicle electronics failed
You cannot continue your journey. Con-
tact your BMW center.
Indication
*
in Canadian models
Vehicle electronics failed
You cannot continue your journey. Con-
tact your BMW center.
Indication
*
in Canadian models
Vehicle electronics failed
You cannot continue your journey. Con-
tact your BMW center.
Lights up in red:
Have the system in question checked
without delay.
>
Starter failed or
The engine cannot be restarted.
>
ignition malfunctioning. Engine
restart only possible when brake is
depressed or
>
lighting system failed. Low beams/
tail lamps and brake lamps still
operational. All other lamps failed
Depress the brake to restart the engine.
Lights up in yellow:
>
Control of the brake lamps failed or
>
fuel supply malfunctioning
You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise due
caution. Have the system in question
checked without delay.
>
Drive malfunctioning
Transmission limp-home program
active with reduced acceleration. You
can continue your journey, but moder-
ate your speed and exercise due cau-
tion. Have the system checked immedi-
ately.
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Cause
What to do
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