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Instrument cluster BMW X5 3.0i, 4.4i 
 
7 Indicator and warning 
lamps19 to 22
8 Reset button for trip odometer73
9 Indicator for Check Control77
10 Odometer and trip odometer7311 Computer display Ð
operation via the turn signal lever, 
refer to page 80: 
 
>
 
Outside temperature 
 
>
 
Average fuel consumption 
 
>
 
Cruising range 
 
>
 
Average speed 12 Service Interval Display76
13 Selector lever and program display 
for automatic transmission
 
* 
65
14 Indicator and warning 
lamps19 to 22
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Instrument cluster BMW X5 3.0i, 4.4i
 
* 
1 Fuel gauge75
2 Indicator lamp for turn signal 
indicators22
3 Speedometer
4 Indicator and warning 
lamps19 to 22
5 Tachometer and Energy Control74
6 Coolant temperature gauge767 Indicator and warning 
lamps19 to 22
8 Reset button for trip odometer73
9 Service Interval Display76
10 Display for
 
>
 
Trip odometer73
 
>
 
Outside temperature display7311 Indicator for Check Control77
12 Selector lever and program display 
for automatic transmission
 
* 
65
13 CHECK button77
14 Indicator and warning 
lamps19 to 22
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Instrument cluster BMW X5 4.6is
 
1 Fuel gauge75
2 Indicator lamp for turn signal 
indicators22
3 Speedometer
4 Indicator and warning 
lamps19 to 22
5 Tachometer and Energy Control74
6 Coolant temperature gauge767 Indicator and warning 
lamps19 to 22
8 Reset button for trip odometer73
9 Service Interval Display76
10 Display for
 
>
 
Trip odometer73
 
>
 
Outside temperature display7311 Indicator for Check Control77
12 Selector lever and program display 
for automatic transmission
 
* 
65
13 CHECK button77
14 Indicator and warning 
lamps19 to 22
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1 Odometer
2 Trip odometer
3 Outside temperature displayOdometerYou can activate the displays shown in 
the illustration with the ignition key in 
position 0 by pressing the button in the 
instrument cluster, refer to arrow. 
The range of available displays varies 
according to your individual vehicle's 
equipment.Trip odometer To reset the trip odometer to zero, 
press the button, refer to arrow, with 
the ignition key in position 1 or 2. 390us608
Outside temperature display The outside temperature appears in the 
display from ignition key position 1 and 
higher.
You can change the units of measure-
ment Ð 6/7 Ð by 
1. pressing and holding down the 
button, refer to arrow, with the igni-
tion key in position 1
2. and then turning the ignition key to 0. 
At the same time the units of mea-
surement in the temperature display 
of the automatic climate control will 
be changed, refer to page 105.
Refer also to page 80.
Ice warning If the outside temperature drops to 
approx. +37.5 7/+3 6, a signal 
sounds as a warning and the display 
flashes for a brief period.
The ice warning does not alter the 
fact that surface ice can form at 
temperatures above +37.5 7/+3 6, 
on bridges or shaded road surfaces, for 
instance.< 
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ComputerMode selection From ignition key position 1 and up, 
you can call up information from the 
computer using the button in the turn 
signal lever. By pressing the button 
briefly in the direction of the steering 
column, you can call up a new function 
for display. 
The displays appear in the following 
order: outside temperature, average 
fuel consumption, cruising range, 
average speed.
Starting with ignition key position 1, 
the last active setting is displayed.
The range of available displays varies 
according to your individual vehicle's 
equipment.530de228
Outside temperature and average 
fuel consumption You can change the units of measure-
ment Ð 6/7 Ð for the outside tempera-
ture display by
1. pressing and holding the trip odo-
meter reset button with the ignition 
key in position 1
2. and then turning the ignition key to 0. 
At the same time the units of mea-
surement in the temperature display 
of the automatic climate control will 
be changed, refer to page 105.
Refer also to page 73.390us126
Cruising range and average speed The computer bases its calculations 
of the cruising range on the previous 
driving style and conditions.
The computer ignores any time spent 
with the vehicle stationary and the 
engine switched off in its average 
speed calculations.To cancel the display If the button in the turn signal lever is 
pressed briefly while the average speed 
is displayed, the computer display can 
be masked out. To restart calculationsIf you continue to press the button in 
the turn signal lever, the average values 
which were just displayed for fuel con-
sumption and speed will be recalcu-
lated from that point. The engine must 
be running for this calculation.Computer with alphanumeric 
display
* 
If your vehicle has Check Control with 
alphanumeric display, the system's 
computer is described beginning on 
page 85 and in the Owner's Manual for 
the Onboard Computer.  
     
        
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Multi-Information Display MID
 
Central displayThe MID serves as the central display 
and operation for the following onboard 
systems:
>Digital clock, e. g. time display, date
>Audio systems Ð radio, cassette, CD
>Computer, e.g. fuel consumption, 
cruising range 
>Cellular phone,  e.g. dialing.
You will find explanations and notes 
for operating the digital clock and the 
computer on the following pages. 
Please refer to the separate Owner's 
Manuals for operating the audio sys-
tems, the cellular phone and the 
onboard computer.
Any unrealistic numerical entries 
will not be accepted. 
All stored data will be lost if the power 
supply is interrupted. Time display, 
switch-on times for independent 
heating and ventilation, distance and 
cruise control speed limit may have to 
be reset once the power supply has 
been re-established.<
1 Function button for audio systems
2 Function button for the cellular phone
3 Indicator lamp for independent venti-
lation
>remains on if switch-on time is 
active
>flashes while operating
4 Function button for the digital clock 
and computer
5 Indicator display for the various 
onboard systems390us705
6 Display for the entry and query but-
tons. Depending on the operating 
mode, the functions and alternatives 
that can be selected at the buttons 
are displayed here
7 Entry and query buttons for operating 
the various onboard systems 
     
        
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Digital clock in the MID
Only make entries when the 
vehicle is stationary Ð to avoid 
endangering yourself or other road 
users.<
To call up time or date Press the left side of the button.
Display shows:
 
You can have the time displayed in 
12 or 24 hours.
To change the display:
Press the left side of the button.
If the 12-hour time display is in use, AM 
or PM appears after the time.
To change the timePress the left side of the button.
Press the right side of the button:
The dots flash in the display.
To change the setting:
Press on the left or right, or hold the 
button down.
To store the entry:
Press the right side of the button.  
To change the datePress the left side of the button.
Press.
Press the right side of the button:
The dots and the DATE display flash.
To change the setting:
Press on left or right, or hold the button 
down.
To store the entry:
Press the right side of the button.
The clock takes leap years into account 
and therefore does not have to be reset 
manually.   
     
        
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Computer
** * * in the MID
 
Only make entries when the 
vehicle is stationary Ð to avoid 
endangering yourself or other road 
users.<
Computer calculations begin at the 
start of the journey.
Information can also be called up in the 
display by remote control, refer to 
page 89.
Speed limitSpeed limit entry:
You can enter the road speed here 
at which you wish to hear and see a 
reminder signal: a signal will sound, 
the word LIMIT will flash, and with the 
Check Control with alphanumeric dis-
play
*, the speed limit warning stored in 
the memory will appear on the instru-
ment cluster briefly. 
The speed limit reminder is only 
repeated if road speed has fallen at 
least 3 mph/approx. 5 km/h below the 
preset speed limit.
Press the right side of the button.
Press.
Press the right side of the button.
Display shows:
Enter the limit by pressing the function 
buttons.
To correct an entry:
Press the left side of the button and 
repeat the entry.
To store the entry:
Press the right side of the button.