Indicator and warning lamps – BMW M3 Convertible 2004 User Manual

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Red and yellow: continue driving
cautiously

The brake warning lamp comes
on together with the yellow indi-
cator lamps for ABS

●

and

DSC:
The entire ABS, CBC and DSC
control system has failed. Con-
tinue to drive; drive cautiously
and defensively and avoid full

brake applications. Please have the
system checked by your BMW center
as soon as possible.
For additional information: refer to
pages

114

Indicator and warning lamps
CBC, ABS and DSC for Cana-
dian models.

Orange: consult the nearest BMW
center

Sequential M gearbox with
Drivelogic
If the indicator lamp fails to go

out after the engine is started, or if it
comes on during normal driving: this
indicates a malfunction in the system.
Please consult the nearest BMW cen-
ter.
Indicator lamp flashes: a system over-
load has occurred.
For additional information: refer to
page

Yellow: check as soon as possible

Engine oil level
Comes on while driving and is
accompanied by an alarm: the

engine oil level has fallen to the abso-
lute minimum; refill as soon as possible.
Do not drive more than 30 miles/50 km
before refilling.
For additional information: refer to
page

126

Engine oil level
Comes on after the engine has
been shut off and is accompa-

nied by an alarm: add engine oil at your
earliest opportunity such as when you
stop to refuel
For additional information: refer to
page

126

Brake pads

●

Have the brake pads checked.
For additional information: refer

to page

114

Flat Tire Monitor

●

The Flat Tire Monitor has been
deactivated, either at the button

or in response to a system malfunction.
In the event of a malfunction, have the
system checked by your BMW center.
For additional information: refer to
page

Dynamic Stability Control
DSC

●

The indicator lamp flashes and

an acoustic signal sounds: the system
is active and governs drive and braking
force.
If the indicator lamp fails to go out after
the engine is started, or if it comes on
during normal driving and stays on:
DSC has been deactivated, either at the

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