BMW M3 Convertible 2008 - Manual (Page 148)

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Vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitor *
Light up in yellow and red:
There is a flat tire or substantial loss of
tire pressure Carefully bring the car to a stop. Comply
with the additional information starting
on page
70 .
Light up in yellow:
Tire Pressure Monitor not initialized Check the inflation pressure and reset
the system, refer to page
70 .
The small lamp flashes in yellow and
then lights up continuously; the larger
lamp comes on in yellow:
Tire Pressure Monitor has failed. Punc-
tures are not indicated Have the system checked. Comply with
the additional information starting on
page
71 .
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. It may not be possible to con-
tinue the trip after stopping. 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 reduced range of gears You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise due
caution. Have the system checked
without delay.
> Transmission position P malfunc-
tioning:
Selector lever locked in position P
with engine running or ignition
switched on and brake depressed Release transmission lock, refer to
page
51 . 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, switch off
the engine. Have the system checked
as soon as possible.
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