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Records the total vehicle mileage
(registers distance in kilometers on
Canadian vehicles).Trip odometerRecords trip distances up to 999.9 miles
(kilometers).To reset to zeroPress button.
The displays appear from ignition key
position 1.
To display with ignition switched off:
Press the reset button (arrow).Never allow the engine to operate with
the needle in the red overspeed sector
of the gauge.
In this range the fuel supply is inter-
rupted to protect the engine, producing
the sensation of a loss of power.Indicates the current fuel consumption
in mpg (in liters per 100 km on Cana-
dian vehicles).
When the vehicle is stationary, the nee-
dle returns to zero (maximum reading
on Canadian models).
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120
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km/h
240 220 200 180 160
140
120
100
80
60
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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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The BMW Maintenance System has
been designed as a reliable means of
providing the customer with maximum
vehicle safety and reliability with mini-
mum complication and expense.
Please remember that regular periodic
maintenance plays an essential part in
ensuring continued vehicle security. It
also helps maintain the resale value of
the vehicle.
Service Interval DisplayAdvanced technology is employed to
calculate the optimal maintenance
intervals, which are then indicated in
the Service Interval Display. While con-
ventional maintenance systems rely on
mileage alone to determine when ser-
vice is due, the BMW Maintenance Sys-
tem reflects the actual conditions under
which the vehicle is operated, because
mileage is not simply mileage:
From the point of view of maintenance,
62,000 miles (100,000 km) accumulated
in short-distance driving are not the
equivalent of the same distance cov-
ered in long-distance highway travel.
The BMW Maintenance System
includes the Engine Oil Service as well
as Inspections I and II.
Determining the maintenance intervals
according to the actual loads on the car
covers every kind of operating situation.
However, drivers who cover only
extremely short distances - substantially
less than 6,200 miles (10,000 km) annu-
ally - should have the engine oil changed
at least once a year, as it continues to
age whether or not the car is used on a
regular basis.
Service and Warranty Information
bookletPlease refer to the Service and War-
ranty Information booklet for additional
information on maintenance intervals
and procedures.
Depending on operating conditions, as
a precaution against rust it may be a
good idea to have the body checked for
stone damage and chips at the same
time.
Please ensure that all maintenance
operations are entered in the Service
and Warranty Information booklet upon
completion. These entries will consti-
tute your proof that the vehicle has
received regular maintenance. They
are also required for warranty claims.b
Have your BMW Retailer carry out
the maintenance and repair. Your BMW
Retailer is always informed on the latest
maintenance work and repair tech-
niques and equipped with the required
special tools. In addition, the testing of
parts known from experience to be sub-
ject to wear is a permanent part of the
maintenance specifications.c
360us009The BMW Maintenance System