Total mileage counter
Records the total number of kilometers driven.
Odometer since reset
Registers mileage up to 999.9 km.
Zero setting (from the moment the key is turned in the ignition switch to position 1). Press the button.
Reading the readings of the total mileage counter and the meter is possible with the key removed or turning it in the lock to position 0.
To do this, press the zero setting button, the corresponding indication will appear for a while.
Tachometer (Main scale)
Do not allow the engine speed to increase to a value at which the arrow enters the red zone.
In this range, in order to protect the engine, the fuel supply is interrupted, which makes itself felt by interruptions in its operation.
Econometer (lower scale)
Indicates fuel consumption in liters per 100 km starting at approx. 20 km/h
This device allows you to monitor the economical driving mode.
Fuel gauge
The reserve warning lamp comes on when there are about 8 liters of fuel left in the tank.
To check the serviceability, the lamp lights up for a short time when the ignition is switched on.
Coolant temperature gauge
Arrow in blue box - the engine is cold. It is recommended to drive at an average engine speed and moderate speed.
Arrow in the red field, the control lamp lights up, the inscription appears on the control and signal display * "Kuhlwassertemp" ("Coolant temperature") - engine overheating. Stop and cool the engine immediately. The arrow between the colored fields is the normal operating temperature. If the outside temperature is high or the engine is heavily loaded, the pointer may approach the red field. Coolant level control - see Chapter Car maintenance.
Maintenance interval display
green fields - the smaller the number of luminous fields, the closer the time for the next maintenance of your car.
yellow field together with OILSERVICE indicator (CHANGE OF OIL) or INSPECTION (MAINTENANCE) - lights up when the maintenance period has come and lights up continuously.
Red field - The maintenance deadline has expired.
The appearance of the clock symbol together with INSPECTION indication (MAINTENANCE) - indicates the next time for the replacement of the brake fluid.
The standby time during which the battery is disconnected is not included in the maintenance interval display.
In order to comply with the two-year brake fluid change interval, this time period must be taken into account, i.e. the brake fluid must be changed accordingly before the clock symbol appears.
The indication goes out after the engine is started. After carrying out maintenance at the BMW service, the indication is set by specialists to its original position.
You will find more detailed information on this in the service book.