Displays -> External temperature for your BMW X4 2014-2018
Displays
Controls
Check the coolant level.
Fuel gauge
Vehicle tilt position may cause
the display to vary.
Odometer and trip odometer
Depending on the equipment
version, the arrow beside the
fuel pump symbol shows which
Display
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Odometer, arrow 1.
side of the vehicle the fuel filler flap is on.
Trip odometer, arrow 2.
Notes on refueling, refer to page 196.
The yellow indicator lamp illuminates,
once the fuel reserve is reached.
Show/reset miles
Press the button.
Tachometer
Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning
field. In this range, the fuel supply is inter‐
rupted to protect the engine.
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When the ignition is
switched off, the time, the
external temperature and
the odometer are displayed.
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When the ignition is switched on, the trip
odometer is reset.
Engine oil temperature
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Cold engine: the pointer is at
the low temperature end.
Drive at moderate engine
and vehicle speeds.
External temperature
WARNING
Even at temperatures above +37 ℉/+3 ℃
there can be a risk of icy roads, e.g., on bridges
or shady sections of road. There is a risk of an
accident. Adjust your driving style to the
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Normal operating tempera‐
ture: the pointer is in the
middle or in the left half of
the temperature display.
weather conditions at low temperatures.◀
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Hot engine: the pointer is at the high end of
the temperature range. A Check Control
message is also displayed.
If the indicator drops to
+37 ℉/+3 ℃ or lower, a signal
sounds.
When the engine oil temperature is too
high, a red indicator lamp is displayed.
A Check Control message is
displayed.
There is an increased risk of ice on roads.
Coolant temperature
If the coolant along with the engine becomes
too hot, a Check Control message is displayed.
A red indicator lamp is displayed.
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Controls
Displays
2. "Instrument cluster"
3. "Additional indicators"
Time
Date
The time is displayed in the in‐
strument cluster.
With navigation system: range with
destination guidance active
The time can be set on the Con‐
trol Display.
If respective equipment is fitted
and destination guidance is ac‐
tive, the remaining range is dis‐
played when the destination is
reached.
The date is displayed in the in‐
strument cluster.
The date can be set on the Con‐
trol Display.
Current fuel consumption
Display
Range
Depending on your vehicle's op‐
tional features, the current fuel
consumption can be displayed
as scale with mechanical pointer
or as digital bar display in the
Display
With a low remaining range:
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A Check Control message is
displayed briefly.
lower area of the tachometer.
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The remaining range is
shown on the onboard com‐
puter.
The current consumption displays the current
fuel consumption. Check whether you are cur‐
rently driving in an efficient and environmen‐
tally-friendly manner.
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With a dynamic driving style, e.g., taking
curves aggressively, the engine function is
not always ensured.
Displaying the current fuel
consumption
Depending on your vehicle's optional features,
the current fuel consumption can also be dis‐
played as bar in the instrument cluster.
The Check Control message appears continu‐
ously below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km.
NOTE
With a range of less than 30 miles/50 km
it is possible that the engine will no longer have
sufficient fuel. Engine functions are not en‐
sured anymore. There is a risk of property
damage. Refuel promptly.◀
1. "Settings"
2. "Instrument cluster"
3. "Additional indicators"
Displaying the cruising range
Depending on your vehicle's optional features,
the range can also be displayed as bar in the
instrument cluster.
1. "Settings"
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