2014 BMW 528I XDRIVE fuel consumption

Electronic displaysOverview, instrument cluster1Miles/trip miles   87
External temperature   87
Time   88
Selection list, such as for the radio   91
Navigation display, see user's manual for
Navigation, Entertainment and Communi‐
cation.
Computer   92Symbol for service need2Transmission display   76
Current fuel consumption   88
Energy recovery   883Service requirements   88
Messages, e.g., Check Control   85
Navigation display, see user's manual for
Navigation, Entertainment and Communi‐
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Overview, instrument cluster with enhanced features1Messages, e.g. Check Control  85
Time   882Range   883Computer   924Navigation display
Service requirements   88Miles/trip miles  875Selection list, such as for the radio   91
Current fuel consumption   88
Energy recovery   88
External temperature   87
Transmission display   76Multifunctional instrument
display
The concept The instrument dispaly is a variable display.
When the driving mode is changed, the ap‐pearance is changed to reflect the new driving
mode. The change of appearance can be de‐
activated in the Control Display.
Some of the displays in the instrument display
may differ from the way they are shown in this
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ECO PRO displays1Speedometer2Variable displays: ECO PRO Tips, Deceler‐
ation assistant instructions, Driver assist
system displays3Efficiency display   1944Transmission display   765▷Blue: bonus range▷Gray: rangeIn ECO PRO driving mode, the instrument dis‐
play switches to the ECO PRO displays. These
displays support a driving style that saves onfuel consumption with more prominent repre‐
sentation of the efficiency display and various
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TimeThe time is displayed at the bot‐
tom of the instrument cluster.
Setting the time and time for‐
mat, refer to page 94.
Date The date is displayed in the
computer.
Setting the date and date for‐
mat, refer to page 95.
Range Display After the reserve range is
reached:▷A Check Control message is
displayed briefly.▷The remaining range is
shown on the onboard com‐
puter.▷When a dynamic driving style is used, such
as when cornering quickly, operation of the
engine is not always ensured.
The Check Control message appears continu‐
ously below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km.
Refuel promptly
Refuel no later than at a range of
30 miles/50 km, or operation of the engine is
not ensured and damage may occur.◀
Displaying the cruising range Depending on the equipment version, the
range is displayed in the instrument cluster.
1."Settings"2."Instr. cluster display"3."Additional indicators"Current fuel consumption
Display Depending on the equipment
version, the current fuel con‐
sumption can be displayed in
the instrument cluster. You can
check whether you are currently
driving in an efficient and environmentally-
friendly manner.
Displaying the current fuel
consumption1."Settings"2."Instr. cluster display"3."Additional indicators"
The bar display for the current fuel consump‐
tion is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Energy recovery
Display The kinetic energy of the vehicle
is converted to electrical energy
while coasting. The vehicle bat‐
tery is partially charged and fuel
consumption can be reduced.
Service requirements
Display
The driving distance or the time to the next
scheduled maintenance is displayed briefly in
the instrument cluster after the ignition is
switched on.
The current service requirements can be read
out from the remote control by the service
specialist.
With TeleService, data regarding the service
status or legally mandated inspections of your
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Display
Depending on the equipment version, the list
in the instrument cluster can differ from the il‐
lustration.
Activating a list and adjusting the
setting
On the right side of the steering wheel, turn
the thumbwheel to activate the corresponding
list.
Using the thumbwheel, select the desired set‐
ting and confirm it by pressing the thumb‐
wheel.
Computer
Indication in the info display The information from the on‐
board computer is shown in the
info display in the instrument
cluster.
Calling up information on the info
display
Press the onboard computer button on the
turn signal lever.
Information is displayed on the info display of
the instrument cluster.
Information at a glance
Repeatedly pressing the button on the turn
signal lever calls up the following information
on the info display:
▷Range.▷Average fuel consumption.▷Miles and trip miles.
For a multi-functional instrument display.▷Current fuel consumption.
For a multi-functional instrument display.▷Average speed.▷Date.▷Speed limit detection.
Not for a multi-functional instrument dis‐
play.▷Time of arrival.
When destination guidance is activated in
the navigation system.▷Distance to destination.
When destination guidance is activated in
the navigation system.▷Arrow view of navigation system.
When destination guidance is activated in
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When the arrow view in the Head-up Dis‐
play is inactive.▷ECO PRO bonus range.
Adjusting the info display
You can select what information from the on‐
board computer is to be displayed on the info
display of the instrument cluster.
1."Settings"2."Instr. cluster display"3.Select the desired displays.
Information in detail
Range
Displays the estimated cruising range available
with the remaining fuel.
It is calculated based on your driving style over
the last 20 miles/30 km.
If there is only enough fuel left for less than
45 miles/80 km, the color of the display
changes.
Average fuel consumption
The average fuel consumption is calculated for
the period during which the engine is running.
The average fuel consumption is calculated for
the distance traveled since the last reset by the
onboard computer.
Average speed
Periods in which the vehicle is parked with the
engine manually stopped do not enter into the
calculation of the average speed.
Resetting average values Press and hold the computer button on the
turn signal lever.
Distance to destination The distance remaining to the destination is
displayed if a destination is entered in the navi‐
gation system before the trip is started.
The distance to the destination is adopted au‐
tomatically.
Time of arrival The estimated time of arrival is
displayed if a destination is en‐
tered in the navigation system
before the trip is started.
The time must be correctly set.
Speed limit detection Description of the speed limit detection, refer
to page 90, function.
Trip computer The vehicle features two types of computer.▷"Onboard info": the values can be reset as
often as necessary.▷"Trip computer": the values provide an
overview of the current trip.
Resetting the trip computer
1."Vehicle Info"2."Trip computer"3."Reset": all values are reset.
"Automatically reset": all values are reset
approx. 4 hours after the vehicle comes to
a standstill.
Display on the Control Display
Display the onboard computer or trip computer
on the Control Display.
1."Vehicle Info"2."Onboard info" or "Trip computer"
Resetting the fuel consumption or
speed
1."Vehicle Info"2."Onboard info"3."Consumpt." or "Speed"4."Yes"Seite 93DisplaysControls93
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Automatic time settingDepending on the equipment version, the time,
date and, if necessary, the time zone are up‐
dated automatically.1."Settings"2."Time/Date"3."Auto time set"
Date
Setting the date
1."Settings"2."Time/Date"3."Date:"4.Turn the controller until the desired day is
displayed.5.Press the controller.6.Make the necessary settings for the month
and year.
The date is stored.
Setting the date format
1."Settings"2."Time/Date"3."Format:"4.Select the desired format.
The date format is stored.
Language
Setting the language
To set the language on the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."Language/Units"3."Language:"4.Select the desired language.
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Setting the voice dialog
Voice dialog for the voice activation system,
refer to page 24.
Units of measure
Setting the units of measure To set the units for fuel consumption, route/
distance and temperature:1."Settings"2."Language/Units"3.Select the desired menu item.4.Select the desired unit.
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Brightness
Setting the brightness
To set the brightness of the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."Control display"3."Brightness"4.Turn the controller until the desired bright‐
ness is set.5.Press the controller.
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Depending on the light conditions, the bright‐
ness control may not be clearly visible.
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3.Configure driving mode.
This configuration is retrieved when the
SPORT driving mode is activated.
COMFORT For a balanced tuning with maximum driving
stabilization.
Activating COMFORT Press the button repeatedly until the
program display in the tachometer
goes out.
In certain situations, the system automatically
changes to the NORMAL program, automatic
program change, refer to page 134.
COMFORT+
Comfort-oriented tuning of the shock absorb‐ ers and adapted engine control for optimal
traveling comfort with maximum driving stabili‐
zation.
Activating COMFORT+ Press the button repeatedly until
COMFORT+ appears in the tachome‐
ter.
ECO PRO ECO PRO, refer to page 194, provides consis‐
tent tuning to minimize fuel consumption for
maximum range with maximum driving stabili‐
zation.
Comfort functions and the engine controller
are adjusted.
The program can be configured to individual
specifications.
Activating ECO PRO Press button repeatedly until ECO
PRO is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
Configuring ECO PRO1.Activate ECO PRO.2."Configure ECO PRO"
Make the desired settings.
Configure driving mode
Settings can be made for the following driving
modes in Driving mode:
▷SPORT mode, refer to page 134.▷ECO PRO mode, refer to page 195.
Displays in the instrument cluster
Selected program The selected program is dis‐
played in the tachometer.
Program selection Pressing the button displays a
list of the selectable programs.
Display on the Control Display Program changes can be displayed briefly on
the Control Display.
To do so, make the following settings:
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