Indicator and warning lamps – BMW M3 Sedan 2008 User Manual
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Indicator and warning lamps
Indicator and warning lamps appear in the dis-
play area. See the table for information on
causes and how to react. Note whether a lamp
comes on alone or in combination with another.
Some lamps can light up in different colors.
Corresponding distinctions are made in the
text.
1
2
Cause
What to do
Turn signals
High beams/headlamp flasher
switched on
Fasten safety belts
Fasten your safety belt, refer also to
page
.
Indication in US models
Parking brake applied
Release the parking brake.
Indication in Canadian models
Parking brake applied
Release the parking brake.
Outside temperature warning
Drive cautiously, refer also to page
.
Lights up briefly:
Approx. 3.3 US gal/12.5 liters of fuel
remain in the tank
Remains on:
Remaining operating range is no more
than 30 miles/50 km, refer to page
Engine refuses to start
Depress the brake or clutch in order to
start the engine, refer to page
42
.
Ignition switched on and driver's door
open
Switch off the ignition, refer to page
or close the driver's door.
Parking lamps still on
Switch off the parking lamps, refer to
page
.
Roadside parking lamps still on
Switch off the roadside parking lamps,
refer to page
.
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