BMW 7 Series: Fuel gauge
Concept
The current fill level of the fuel tank is displayed.
General information
Vehicle tilt position may cause the display to vary.
Additional information: Refueling
Display
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An arrow beside the fuel pump
symbol shows which side of the
vehicle the fuel filler flap is on.
The current range is displayed as numerical value.
Indicator light in the instrument cluster
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The yellow indicator light
illuminates,
once the fuel reserve is reached.
Tachometer
Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning field. In this range, the fuel supply is reduced to protect the engine.
Shift point indicator
Concept
The shift lights indicate the upshift point at which the best possible acceleration can be achieved.
Functional requirement
Shift lights are shown when the SPORT driving program is activated.
Switching on/off
- Select SPORT driving mode.
Press Driving Dynamics Control.
- Activate the M manual mode of the transmission.
Display
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- Current engine speed is displayed in the tachometer
- Arrow 1: successive yellow illuminated fields indicate an increase in the speed.
- Arrow 2: successive orange illuminated fields indicate the upcoming shift moment.
- Arrow 3: the field lights up red. Do not wait any further to shift.
When the maximum speed is reached, the entire display flashes red and the supply of fuel is interrupted in order to protect the engine.
Standby state and driveready state
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The letters OFF in the tachometer
indicate that drive-ready state
is switched off and standby state
is switched on.
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The letters READY in the
tachometer
indicate that the Auto
Start/Stop function is ready to
start the engine automatically.
Additional information: Operating state of the vehicle
Engine oil temperature
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Cold engine: the pointer is
at the low temperature end.Drive at moderate engine and vehicle speeds.
- Normal operating temperature: the pointer is in the middle or in the lower half of the temperature display.
- Hot engine: the pointer is at the high end of the temperature range. In addition, a Check Control message is displayed.
Additional information: Coolant level
Indicator light in the instrument cluster
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A red indicator light is
displayed.
External temperature
General information
If the indicator drops to +37 ºF/+3 ºC or lower, a signal sounds.
A Check Control message is displayed.
There is an increased risk of ice on roads.
Safety information
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Warning
Even at temperatures above +37 ºF/+3 ºC there can be a risk of icy roads, for instance on bridges or shady sections of the road. There is a risk of accident. Modify your driving style to the weather conditions at low temperatures.
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Range
Concept
The range indicates the distance that can still be
covered with the current fuel level.
General information
The estimated range available with the remaining
fuel is permanently displayed in th
Speed Limit Info
Speed Limit Info
Concept
Speed Limit Info shows the currently valid speed
limit in the instrument cluster and, if necessary,
the Head-up Display.
General information
The camera in the area of the inte
Trip data
Concept
Values for the trip, such as the average consumption
or trip miles, are displayed.
General information
The trip data can be displayed on the Control
Display and in the instrument cluster.
The
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Notes
WARNING: Danger of injury! Refrigerant circuit is under high
pressure! Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant fluid.
Read and comply with safety information:
Follow safety information for handling R 134a tetrafluorethane
refrigerant.
HANDLING REFRIGERANT FLUID
IMPORTANT: Risk of
Airbags- Protective effect
General information
Airbags are not triggered in every impact situation,
e.g., in less severe accidents.
Information on optimum effect of the
airbags
Warning
If the seat position is incorrect or the deployment
area of the airbags is impaired, the airbag
system cannot provide protection as intended
