1998 BMW CONVERTIBLE set clock

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Allows you to select display data for
safe and economical driving.
If your car is equipped with the Check
Control option, texts with information
and warnings are used to alert the
driver to system malfunctions. In addi-
tion, an indicator lamp is provided in the
instrument cluster. For details and
operating instructions, refer to
pages 71 and 72.
With the digital clock you can
ddisplay the time and date,
dpre-program a reminder signal
(memo), e.g., to remind you of news
broadcasts.
Refer to page 74 for information and
details on using the digital clock.1 Display
2 Arrival time
3 Entry keys for numerical values
4 Information keys
For the onboard computer version
without Check Control, pressing the
CHECK key simply activates all dis-
play elements.
5 Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs)
6 Scale selection key
7 SET/RES key (start/stop)360us112Onboard computer*
Standard displays (no previous
data entries required)
Page
TEMP outside
temperature 78
RANGE estimated cruising
range 79
SPEED average speed 78
CONSUM 2 levels of average
consumption 79
With previous data entriesDIST distance remaining
to destination with
estimated
arrival time 79
LIMIT speed limit warning 80
The following systems are controlled by
the onboard computer: Page
TIMER Ð 2 switch-on times
for independent
ventilation 81
Ð independent
ventilation in direct
operating mode or 82
Ð timer 80
CODE immobilization/
protection from
misuse 82
The onboard computer operates at igni-
tion key positions 1 and 2.

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To stop:
When the time is displayed:
dPress the SET/RES key.
If other information is displayed:
dKey sequence as in illustration.
Take intermediate time:
dPress the TIMER key.
The LED flashes, the intermediate time
is displayed and the timer continues to
run.
Display time again:
dPress the TIMER key again.b
The timer stops with the ignition
key in position 0 and runs again in posi-
tion 1.c
Independent ventilation
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To enter activation times
You can select two starting times for
independent ventilation. After 30 min-
utes the ventilation shuts off again auto-
matically.
Refer to page 87 for important informa-
tion on using the independent ventila-
tion system.
When you press the TIMER key, the
current status of the ventilation appears
in the display.Enter a switch-on time:
Before you can enter data, the ignition
key must be at position 1 and the digital
clock must be visible in the display.
Repeat key sequence as in the illustra-
tion. (Press the TIMER key twice).
Enter the second switch-on time:
Repeat key sequence as in illustration.
Correct the entered time:
Repeat the key sequence as shown in
the illustration, but enter a different
time.
After you enter the time, an asterisk
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appears in the display and the LED
lights up, so that you can ascertain that
a switch-on time has been selected.
During ventilation the LED blinks. It
goes off when you turn the switch off.
Request a previously selected time
(LED lights up):
dFor the first switch-on time, press the
TIMER key twice.
dFor the second switch-on time, press
the TIMER key three times.
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Switch on directlyAvailable only with ignition key at posi-
tion 1.
Key sequence as in illustration.Switch off directlyIn ignition key position 1: key sequence
as in the illustration.
In ignition key position 0: press only the
key SET/RES.
Enter codeIn addition to electronic vehicle immo-
bilization (refer to page 30), you can
attain further engine immobilization or
protection against tampering by enter-
ing a code into the onboard computer.
A code number is used to arm the sys-
tem. The code is then required for sub-
sequent starting attempts. Always
remember the code number.To set (ignition key in position 1):
Press the keys in the sequence illus-
trated and then turn the ignition key into
position 0 or remove the key.
Code numbers from "0000" to "9999"
can be entered. (You will have to re-
enter the code each time you activate
the system).
The LED lights up for up to 36 hours
with the ignition key in position 0 or with
the key removed. If the LED flashes for
10 seconds the engine hood has not
been closed or the radio has been
removed.
To cancel with ignition key in position 1
or 2:
A gong and the display "---- Code"
request you to enter a code.
dUse entry keys to enter the code
number
dPress the SET/RES key
dStart the engine.
The system responds to attempts to
start the vehicle using an incorrect code
or no code at all by preventing the
engine from starting.
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1TIMER
km/mls
MEMOSET/RES 1000 100
10 1
SPEED CONSUM TEMP DIST CHECK CLOCK
DATE
LIMIT RANGE CODE
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