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EnglishControls and features -> Fuel gauge for your BMW 5 Series 1995-2003
70nTachometer
Engine oil temperature
Fuel gauge
The orange early warning zone appears The normal operating temperature is
When you switch on the ignition, the
indicator lamp comes on briefly to
and + 248 7 (+ 120 6). Do not exceed confirm that the system is operational.
depending upon the engine tempera-
ture. As the engine temperature
in a range between + 176 7 (+ 80 6)
increases, more and more sectors of
this early warning zone disappear.
the maximum temperature of + 302 7
(+ 150 6).
If the indicator lamp comes on and stays
on, there are approx. 2.5 gal (10 liters)
of fuel still in the tank.
Avoid engine speeds in the early
warning zone if possible.
For fuel tank capacity, refer to page 186.
Do not operate the engine with the
needle in the red overspeed zone of
the gauge.
If the tilt of the vehicle varies (when you
are driving in mountainous areas, for
example), the needle may fluctuate
slightly.
To protect the engine, the engine-
management system automatically
interrupts the fuel supply in this range;
the resulting effect resembles that
associated with a sudden loss of
power.
Please refuel early, as driving to
the last drop of fuel can result in
damage to the engine and/or catalytic
converter.<
