Digital and analog devices (BMW X5 E53)

The installation of digital and analog instruments depends on the model and configuration of the vehicle.

Total mileage counter

Total mileage counter (1, Fig. 1.14) displays the readings on the BMW X5 E53 instrument panel display when the ignition key is set to position "O" and the button (arrow) on the instrument panel is pressed.

Single mileage counter

The trip meter (2) displays the readings on the instrument panel display when the ignition key is set to position "1" or "2". When the button is pressed (arrow, Fig. 1.14) the instrument panel resets one-time readings.

Outside air temperature indicator

The outside air temperature indicator (3) displays the readings on the control panel display when the ignition key is set to position "1" and further. If the ignition is off, pressing the button (arrow) can display the outside air temperature.

The temperature unit, C°/F°, can be changed as follows:

• turn the ignition key to position "1";
• press the button (arrow) and hold it down;
• turn the ignition key to position "O".

At the same time, the temperature unit on the air conditioner control panel display automatically changes.



When the outside temperature drops below +3°C, a warning signal about possible ice is heard and the temperature readings flash for a while.

Warning! Black ice may occur in tunnels, on bridges and in shaded areas of the road and at higher temperatures.

Tachometer

Tachometer is a pointer-type instrument (5, see Fig. 1.12), allows you to visually monitor the engine crankshaft speed.



When the needle is in the red sector of the scale, fuel supply is stopped to protect the engine, which is immediately noticeable by the drop in engine power. The orange warning sector depends on the engine temperature. As it increases, more and more segments of this sector go out.

Attention! Avoid the arrow moving into the red sector of the instrument scale.

Energy control

Energy control is a pointer-type device (5, see Fig. 1.12) mounted in the lower sector and allows visual monitoring of actual fuel consumption in l/100 km. When the car stops, the arrow returns to zero. The device readings allow monitoring fuel consumption depending on the driving style of the car.

Fuel level indicator

Fuel level indicator is a pointer type device (1, see Fig. 1.12). To check the device's functionality, there is a control indicator that lights up for a while when the ignition is turned on. If the lamp lights up constantly, this indicates that there are about 8 liters left in the vehicle's tank for 6-cylinder engines or about 10 liters for 8-cylinder engines, with a tank capacity of 93 liters.

The accuracy of the device readings depends on the tilt of the car, so it is necessary to always have a reserve of fuel and not to use it up "to the last drop", which can lead to failure of the engine fuel system.

Coolant temperature gauge

Engine coolant temperature gauge pointer type instrument (6, Fig. 1.12).

The instrument scale has two sectors - blue and red. When the arrow is in the blue sector, the engine has not yet warmed up. The movement should occur at moderate revolutions and speeds. When the arrow is in the red sector, the engine is overheated. When the arrow is between the colored sectors, the engine is in normal thermal conditions.