Bmw M3 Convertible 2006 User Manual download pdf (Page 18)

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Indicator and warning lamps

Technology that monitors itself

Indicator and warning lamps that are

identified by

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are tested for proper

functioning whenever the ignition key is

turned. They each light up once for dif-

ferent periods of time.

If a fault should occur in one of these

systems, the corresponding lamp does

not go out after the engine is started, or

it lights up while the vehicle is moving.

You will see how to react to this below.

Red: stop immediately

Battery charge current

●

The battery is no longer being

charged. There is a malfunction

of the alternator drive belt or in the

charging circuit of the alternator. Please

contact the nearest BMW center.

If the drive belt is defective, stop

and switch off the engine immedi-

ately to prevent overheating and seri-

ous engine damage. If the drive belt is

defective, increased steering effort is

also required.

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Engine oil pressure

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An alarm sounds at the same

time. The engine oil pressure is

too low. Stop the vehicle immediately

and switch off the engine. It is not pos-

sible to continue driving. Please contact

the nearest BMW center.

Do not continue driving, as the

engine could sustain serious dam-

age from inadequate lubrication.

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Flat Tire Monitor

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In addition, an acoustic signal is

sounded: there is a flat tire.

Reduce speed and carefully come to a

stop. Avoid sudden braking and steer-

ing maneuvers.

For additional information, refer to

page 88.

Brake warning lamp

●

If the lamp comes on when the

parking brake is not engaged:

check the brake fluid level. It is very

important that you follow the instruc-

tions on page 129 before driving on.

Have the system checked immediately.

Brake warning lamp for Cana-

dian models.

Red: an important reminder

Brake warning lamp

●

Comes on when the parking

brake is engaged – an additional

acoustic signal sounds when starting

off.

For additional information, refer to

page 68.

Brake warning lamp for Cana-

dian models.

Lock seat backrest/Please fas-

ten safety belt

●

Comes on together with an

acoustic signal until driver fastens

safety belt. Flashes when the backrest

is not locked.

For additional information on locking

the seat backrests, refer to page 49.

For additional information on safety

belts, refer to page 50.

Airbags

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Have the system checked as

soon as possible.

For additional information, refer to

page 57.

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