Get Overview -> Indicator and warning lamps Guide for BMW M3 4 Door Third Generation (2000-2006)

Engine oil pressure ●

Red: an important reminder

An alarm sounds at the same

ime. Stop vehicle immediately

tch off engine. Check the

oil level and top up as required.

level is correct: please contact

rest BMW center.

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 65

Brake warning lamp for Cana-

dian models.

o not continue driving, as the

gine could sustain serious dam-

m inadequate lubrication.<

Please fasten safety belts ●

Comes on together with an

acoustic signal until the safety

belts are fastened.

For additional information on safety

belts: refer to page 47

Flat Tire Monitor ●

n addition, an acoustic signal is

sounded: there is a flat tire.

speed and carefully come to a

void sudden braking and steer-

euvers.

Airbags ●

itional information: refer to

4

Please have the system

inspected at your BMW center.

For additional information: refer to

page 53

Brake warning lamp ●

f the lamp comes on when the

parking brake is not engaged:

he brake fluid level. Before driv-

her, be sure to comply with the

ons on pages 112 and 125.

Brake warning lamp for Cana-

dian models.

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Engine oil level

Comes on after the engine has

been shut off and is accompa-

ge: consult the nearest BMW

er

Sequential M gearbox with

Drivelogic

If the indicator lamp fails to go

ter the engine has been started,

comes on during normal driving:

dicates a malfunction in the sys-

Please consult the nearest BMW

r.

nied by an alarm: add engine oil at your

earliest opportunity, such as when you

stop to refuel.

For additional information: refer to

page 122

Brake pads ●

Have the brake pads checked.

For additional information: refer

to page 112

tor lamp flashes: a system over-

has occurred.

dditional information: refer to

71

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 84

w: check as soon as possible

Engine oil level

Comes on while driving and is

accompanied by an alarm: the

e oil level has fallen to the abso-

inimum; refill as soon as possible.

t drive more than 30 miles/50 km

e refilling.

dditional information: refer to

122

Add washer fluid

The washer fluid is too low. Top

off the fluid at the earliest

nity.

itional information: refer to

22

Add coolant

Coolant level too low, top up as

soon as possible.

For additional information: refer to

page 124

CHECK GAS CAP* ●

This indicator lamp comes on

when the gas cap is loose or

missing.

SERVICE ENGINE SOON ●

f the indicator lamp comes on

either continuously or intermit-

his indicates a fault in the emis- Close the gas cap tightly: refer to

lated electronic systems.

h the vehicle remains opera-

ou should have the systems

d by your BMW center at the

possible opportunity.

itional information: refer to

28

page 24

Green: for your information

Turn signal indicator

Flashes when turn signals are

on. Rapid flashing: indicates a

system malfunction.

Service Engine Soon indicator

amp for Canadian models.

For additional information: refer to

page 72

Cruise control

Engine electronics ●

Lights up when the cruise con-

trol is activated. Ready for oper-

ation via the buttons in the steering

wheel.

For additional information: refer to

page 74

There is a fault in the electronic

engine-management system.

continue to drive with reduced

output or engine speed. Please

e system inspected at your

enter.

Front fog lamps

Lights up whenever the fog

lamps are on.

For additional information: refer to

page 90

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