BMW M3 Sedan 2008 - Manual (Page 50)

Driving
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1. As the vehicle approaches its maximum
engine speed, the yellow LEDs
1 light up
consecutively to indicate the impending
shift point.
2. At the latest, shift when the red LEDs 2 light
up.
The LEDs flash when the maximum allowable
engine speed is reached. When the maximum
engine speed is exceeded, the fuel supply is cut
off to protect the engine. Avoid engine speeds
in this range at all costs.
Switching the Shift Lights on/off
For operating principle, refer to page 56 .
1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 41 .
2. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator
lever up or down repeatedly until the sym-
bol appears in the display accompanied by
the word "SET".
3. Press button 2.
4. Use button 1 to select:
>
Shift Lights activated.
>
Shift Lights deactivated.
5. Press button 2.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Brightness of Shift Lights
The brightness of the Shift Lights can be set
using the brightness level of the instrument
cluster, refer to Instrument lighting on page
72 .
Launch Control
Launch Control enables you to drive off with an
optimal vehicle acceleration on a high grip road
surface.
Do not use Launch Control too often, as
the higher loads on the vehicle lead to
premature component wear. <
Launch Control is available when the engine is
at operating temperature, i.e. after driving con-
tinuously for at least 6 miles/10 km.
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