Sequential m gearbox with drivelogic – BMW M3 Convertible 2004 User Manual

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Indicator lamp

The gearbox indicator lamp in
the instrument cluster goes out
after the engine is started.

> If it does not go out, or if it lights up

during driving, a malfunction has
occurred. The available functions
may be limited under certain circum-
stances.
Drive carefully and with the Dynamic
Stability Control (DSC) activated.
Have the system checked by the
nearest BMW center

> If the indicator lamp flashes while

driving, the system is overloaded.
Avoid high loads until the indicator
lamp goes out again permanently.

Shift lights

To achieve the best possible vehicle
acceleration with a sporty driving style
in the sequential mode, shift lights in
the instrument cluster indicate the opti-
mum shifting point shortly before the
maximum engine speed is reached.

1. When the maximum engine speed is

approached, yellow indicator fields –
shift lights – in the tachometer light
up consecutively to indicate the
approaching upshift time

2. Shift at the latest when the last indi-

cator field lights up red.

Tire replacement, snow chains

Following a tire or wheel change and
after mounting or removing snow
chains, the slip recognition of the
SMG Drivelogic must become familiar
with the changed condition.

Reinitialize the system afterwards:

1. Move the selector lever into

position N on a straight stretch of
road at a speed of over 20 mph /
30 km/h

2. Pull both shift paddles for approx.

two seconds.

If you do not carry out the initialization,
the system automatically learns the
changed condition gradually during
driving. This can become apparent due
to brief opening and closing of the
clutch.

Sequential M gearbox with Drivelogic*