BMW M3 Owner's Manual page 212

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Lights up briefly:
Approx. 2.1 US gal/8 liters of fuel
remain in the tank
Remains on:
Remaining operating range is no more
than 30 miles/50 km, refer to page
Engine refuses to start
Ignition switched on and driver's door
open
The desired function cannot currently
be carried out
Parking lamps still on
Roadside parking lamps still on
Door open
Engine compartment lid open
Lights up in red:
Backrest of driver's seat or front pas-
senger seat not locked
Lights up in yellow:
Seat backrest monitor malfunctioning
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Indicator and warning lamps
Cause
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Mobility
What to do
Depress the brake or clutch in order to
start the engine, refer to page 54.
Switch off the ignition, refer to page 53,
or close the driver's door.
Switch off the parking lamps, refer to
page 96.
Switch off the roadside parking lamps,
refer to page 98.
Lock the backrest; otherwise, the safety
belt will not provide protection in the
event of an accident.
Engage the seat backrest. Have it
checked by your nearest BMW center.
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