BMW M3 Convertible 2008 User Manual
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Lights up in red:
Transmission overheating
Stop the car and switch off the engine.
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
situation 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.
P is not engaged. Vehicle not pre-
vented from rolling
Selector lever malfunctioning
You can continue your journey. Shift
into the desired position again, if neces-
sary. Have the system checked if the
situation reoccurs.
Brake signal malfunctioning: gear can
be engaged without depressing 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.
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.
Park Distance Control failed
Have the system checked.
Bulb of exterior lighting system failed
Have the exterior lighting checked as
soon as possible.
Low-beam headlamp failed
Have the low beams checked as soon
as possible.
High-beam headlamp failed
Have the high-beam headlamps
checked.
Adaptive Head Light failed
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Cause
What to do
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