BMW M3 Owner's Manual page 213

Mobility
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Lights up in red:
Roof activation system failure
Roof activation system malfunctioning
Lights up in yellow:
Roof drive overheated
Trunk partition not in lowermost posi-
tion
Vehicle not level, roof activation not
possible
Rollover protection system malfunc-
tioning
Trunk lid open
Fuel cap is open
Windshield washer fluid level too low
Lights up in red:
Service due
Lights up in yellow:
The engine will start the next time the
Start/Stop button is briefly pressed,
possibly without the brake or clutch
being depressed
Remote control malfunctioning or, in
cars with Comfort Access, not
detected
Battery in remote control discharged
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Indicator and warning lamps
Cause What to do
Roof cannot be moved. If the retract-
able hardtop does not lock, contact
your nearest BMW center.
Roof movement incomplete. Please
check if the roof is blocked, then press
or pull the switch again.
Roof activation temporarily limited to
closing only.
Press down the trunk partition until it
engages on both sides.
Move the vehicle to a level surface.
Have the rollover protection system
checked by the nearest BMW center.
Make sure that the fuel cap is correctly
positioned and close it until it audibly
clicks. Do not jam the strap between the
fuel cap and the vehicle.
Add washer fluid as soon as possible,
refer to page 65.
Arrange a service appointment.
Check service requirements, refer to
page 79.
The engine cannot be started. Have the
remote control checked, if necessary.
Use the remote control for a longer jour-
ney or, in cars with Comfort Access,
replace the battery.