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The Check Control uses texts with mes-
sages and warnings to alert the driver
to defective systems. In addition, an
indicator lamp is provided in the instru-
ment cluster. For details and operating
instructions, refer to pages 71, 72.
The outside temperature can also be
displayed.
With the digital clock you can
ddisplay the time and date,
dpre-program an hourly reminder sig-
nal (memo) e.g., a reminder of the
news.1 Digital clock display
2 Tone symbol for active memo
function
3 Function key - date
4 Function key - clock
5 SET/RES key
6 Function key - memo
7 Scale selection key
8 Function key - outside temperature
9 Entry keys for numerical values
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To display time and datedPress the respective function
key (4/3).
When the ignition key is in position 0
or removed, the displays appear for a
few seconds; in ignition key position 1,
the desired value is displayed indefi-
nitely.
You can display the time in 12 or 24 hour
increments; the date can be shown in
European or US sequence. To change
setting:
dPress time or date function key (4/3)
until the dots ßash.
dPress scale selection key (7).
In the 12-hour mode, AM or PM will
appear on the right side of the clock
display.Memo modeSwitch on and off with the MEMO key.
When MEMO is active, a tone symbol
appears in the right display. The signal
sounds every hour at the pre-pro-
grammed time or without program-
ming 15 seconds before each full
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Display outside temperaturePress TEMP key.
If the outside temperature drops below
37.5 5F (+36), a warning signal sounds,
the temperature display automatically
appears and flashes for 8 seconds.
The warning is repeated whenever the
temperature has increased to 43 5F
(+66) at least once before falling to
37.5 5F (+36) again.a
The temperature warning device
does nothing to alter the fact that sur-
face ice can still form at temperatures
above 37.5 5F (+36), e.g., on bridges
and on shade-covered road surfaces.c
EntriesAll numbers for the time and date are
entered with the entry keys according
to the following principle:
The numbers can be entered in any
order. Each time the key is pressed, or
for each half second the key is held
down, the numerical value increases by
one.
After a power failureThe time display flashes and the follow-
ing appears in the left display: "Enter
time".
dEnter the time with the entry keys.
dPress the SET/RES key.
The clock starts.
The left display shows: Enter date.
dEnter the date with the entry keys.
dPress the SET/RES key.
dConfirm the year by pressing the
SET/RES key or correct it with the
entry key; complete the number entry
by pressing the SET/RES key.
AM
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To reset the timePress the CLOCK key until the left dis-
play indicates: Enter time.
The dots
flash.
Complete the number entry by pressing
the SET/RES key.
To reset the datePress the DATE key until the left display
indicates: Enter date.
The dots flash.
Complete the number entry for the date
and year by pressing the SET/RES key.
If necessary, enter the year before
pressing the SET/RES key, as request-
ed in the display. Leap years are pro-
grammed into the system and therefore
need not be taken into account.
Programming a reminder signalPress the MEMO key for approx. 3 sec-
onds until the left display indicates:
Enter memo. Complete the number
entry by pressing the SET/RES key.
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1
10
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SET/RES DATE1000 100
1
10
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1000 100
1
10 MEMO SET/RES
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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-
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In the interest of driving safety, you
should always enter data with the vehi-
cle parked/stationary. The on-board
computer starts its calculations as soon
as the vehicle starts to move.
You can also use the remote control to
select information for display, refer to
page 83.
The scale selection key (6) allows you to
display all information in either metric or
US units.
b
Messages of the Check Control
system override the display of the
onboard computer.
With the exception of Priority 1 mes-
sages, the display can be cleared by
pressing the CHECK key.c
If the malfunction display "PPPP"
appears, consult your BMW Retailer.
Outside temperature Data request: Press TEMP key.
If the outside temperature drops below
37.5 5F (+36), a warning signal sounds;
the temperature display automatically
appears and flashes for 8 seconds.
The warning is repeated whenever the
temperature has increased to 43 5F
(+66) at least once before falling to
37.5 5F (+36) again.a
The temperature warning device
does nothing to alter the fact that sur-
face ice can still form at temperatures
above 37.5 5F (+36), e.g., on bridges
and on shade-covered road surfaces.c
Average speedTo start calculations:
Key sequence as in illustration.
Data request: press SPEED key.
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Estimated cruising rangeDisplays the estimated travel range
based on the remaining fuel. The value
takes into account the way in which
way the car has been driven.
Data request: press RANGE key.
A plus symbol (+) in front of the value
indicates that the cruising range is still
being corrected (measuring tolerance).
If three segments flash in the display,
the cruising range is less than 9 miles
(15 km) and the car should be refueled
as soon as possible.
When you refuel, the onboard computer
registers the action only
dif the fuel amount is over 1.2 gallons
(approx. 4 liters).
dthe engine is switched off.
Average fuel consumptionThe computer can calculate average
fuel consumption rates simultaneously
for two distances, e.g., for an entire
journey and for a single section of it.
To start calculations for distance 1:
Key sequence as in illustration.
To start calculations for distance 2:
Repeat key sequence as in illustration.
Data request: press CONSUM key.
Press the key repeatedly to switch
between the average consumption of
the 1st and 2nd section of the journey.
At the same time, the display also indi-
cates which consumption (1 or 2) is cur-
rently indicated.
Distance remaining to destinationDisplays the distance to the destination.
Available only if the total distance was
entered before the start of the journey.
Enter the distance:
Key sequence as in illustration.
Data request: press DIST key.
At the same time, the estimated time of
arrival is displayed, which is continuously
calculated in accordance with the driving
style.
Any additional mileage extending
beyond the total defined in the initial
entry is indicated by a minus sign.
To change scale:
Press the km/mls key once
dto change the distance
or twice to also
dchange the arrival time.
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Speed limit warning (Limit)You are alerted when you exceed the
maximum speed that you entered ear-
lier (e.g., posted speed limit). An acous-
tic signal sounds, the corresponding
LED flashes and the stored limit briefly
appears in the display.
Vehicle speed must drop back to at
least 3 mph (5 km/h) below the pro-
grammed speed to reset the system for
repeat warnings.
To enter the speed warning threshold:
Key sequence as in illustration. The
LED lights up.To cancel speed warning:
dPress the LIMIT key again.
The LED goes out, but the value re-
mains stored and can be reactivated
with the LIMIT key.
To adopt current speed as limit:
dPress the LIMIT and SET/RES keys.
Timer
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The timer can be used only on vehicles
without independent ventilation. The
running time ranges up to 99 hours and
59 minutes. The time is shown in the
display: first in seconds and tenths of a
second, after a minute in minutes and
seconds and after an hour in hours and
minutes.
To start:
Key sequence as in illustration.
The LED lights up and the time runs in
the display.
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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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