BMW M3 Sedan 2010 User Manual
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Lights up in red:
Engine overheating
Carefully bring the car to a stop, switch 
off the engine and allow it to cool down. 
Do not open the hood; otherwise, there 
is a risk of injury from scalding. Contact 
your BMW center.
Lights up in yellow:
Engine too hot
Continue driving at more moderate 
speed so that the engine can cool 
down. Have the engine checked with-
out delay if the situation reoccurs.
Lights up in red:
Battery is no longer being charged. 
Alternator malfunction
Switch off all unnecessary electrical 
consumers. Have the power supply 
system checked without delay.
Lights up in yellow:
Battery charge level very low, battery 
aged or not securely connected
Have the battery checked as soon as 
possible.
Indication in US models
Parking brake applied
Indication in Canadian models
Parking brake applied
Indication in US models
Lights up in red:
Brake fluid level too low
Reduced braking effect, stop the car 
carefully. Contact your BMW center.
Lights up in yellow:
Drive-off assistant has failed. The car 
will not be held in place after the brake 
is released
Have the system checked as soon as 
possible.
Indication in Canadian models
Lights up in red:
Brake fluid level too low
Reduced braking effect, stop the car 
carefully. Contact your BMW center.
Lights up in yellow:
Drive-off assistant has failed. The car 
will not be held in place after the brake 
is released
Have the system checked as soon as 
possible.
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