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Everything under control
Odometer
Fuel gauge
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Odometer
Fuel tank capacity: approx. 17.7 US gal/
67 liters. Instructions for refueling can be found
on page 88.
Trip odometer
If the tilt of the vehicle varies, when you are driv-
ing in mountainous areas, for example, the indi-
cator may fluctuate slightly.
Odometer
You can activate the displays shown in the illus-
tration in ignition key position 0 or with the igni-
tion key removed by pressing the button in the
instrument cluster.
Reserve
If the LED 1 starts to light up continuously,
there are still approx. 2 US gal/8 liters of fuel left
in the tank.
Trip odometer
To reset to zero:
Refuel well before the tank is empty. If
you drive down to the last drop, engine
functions are no longer assured and damage
can occur.<
1. Ignition key in position 1.
2. Press and hold the button until the trip
odometer is reset to zero.
When you switch on the ignition, the LED
comes on briefly to confirm that the system is
operational.
Tachometer
Engine speeds in the red warning field must
absolutely be avoided.
In this range, the fuel supply is interrupted to
protect the engine.
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Together with the message OIL SERVICE or
INSPECTION, the next scheduled service and
remaining distance to this service are displayed
in miles/kilometers.
Coolant temperature gauge
The remaining distance is determined on the
basis of the past driving style.
A flashing display and a – sign before the
numerical value mean that the service interval
has been passed by the displayed number of
miles/kilometers. Please make an appointment
with your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center.
Blue
The engine is still cold. Drive at moderate
engine and vehicle speeds.
Clock
If you wish to have a continuous clock display,
you can also set the car radio display to show
the time, refer to Owner's Manual for Radio.
Between blue and red fields
Normal operating range. It is permissible for the
dial to drift up to the red field.
You can set the clock or the time that appears in
the car radio display as follows.
Red
Setting time
Comes on while driving:
The engine is overheated. Switch off the engine
immediately and allow it to cool down.
Checking coolant level, refer to page 101.
When you switch on the ignition, the warning
lamp 1 comes on briefly to confirm that the sys-
tem is operational.
Service Interval Display
With the ignition key in position 1 or higher:
Remaining distance until next service
due
Hours
1. Hold button 2 pressed for a few seconds
until the hours are displayed and the colon
flashes.
2. Press button 1 repeatedly until the desired
hour is set.
Minutes
3. Press button 2 to change to the minutes
display.
4. Press button 1 repeatedly until the desired
The displays shown in the illustration appear for
a few seconds once the ignition key is in posi-
tion 1 or after starting the engine.
minutes are set.
5. Press button 2 to confirm the time.
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The set time is transferred to the display of the
radio or displayed in the instrument cluster.
Outside temperature
Display mode
Ignition key in position 0 or removed:
Press button 1.
The time and display of the miles/kilometers
appear for a few seconds.
Computer
Changing units of measure 7/6
During the display, hold down the button in the
turn signal lever until the display changes.
Mode selection
Outside temperature warning
If the outside temperature falls below approx.
+37.57/+36, the computer switches auto-
matically to the outside temperature display.
In addition, an acoustic signal sounds and the
display flashes for a short time. There is an
increased risk of icy conditions.
After an outside temperature warning has
been issued, the display returns to the
previous setting. You can have this activated/
deactivated.<
With the ignition key in position 1 or higher,
you can call up information from the computer
using the computer button in the turn signal
lever.
Ice can also occur at temperatures
greater than +37.57/+36. For this rea-
son, drive carefully on bridges and shaded
roadways, for example. Otherwise, there is an
increased risk of accidents.<
A new function appears each time you briefly
press the computer button.
The following information is displayed in the
sequence indicated:
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Time
Clock
Outside temperature
Average fuel consumption
Cruising range
Average speed
With the ignition key in position 1 or higher, the
last active setting is displayed.
If you wish, you can display the following
functions in a different unit of measure.<
12 or 24 hour mode
If your vehicle is equipped with a computer, you
can have the time displayed in the 12 or 24 hour
mode.
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During the display, hold down the computer
button in the turn signal lever until the display
changes.
Average fuel consumption
The average fuel consumption is calculated for
the time during which the engine is running.
Reset average consumption:
Press the computer button in the turn indicator
lever for approx. 2 seconds.
Cruising range
Displays the estimated cruising range available
with the remaining fuel. The current fuel level is
measured and the range is calculated taking
into account the driving style over the last
20 miles/30 km.
Always refuel as soon as possible once
your cruising range falls to below
30 miles/50 km; otherwise, engine functions
are not ensured and damage can occur.<
Average speed
The calculation of the average speed does not
take into account periods in which the vehicle is
parked with the engine switched off.
Resetting average speed: press the computer
button in the turn indicator lever for approx.
2 seconds.
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