BMW 01 41 0 155 307 User Manual
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Fuel gauge
Coolant temperature gauge
Service Interval Display
When you switch on the ignition, the
indicator lamp lights up briefly as a
function check.
indicator lamp lights up briefly as a
function check.
Once the indicator lamp stays on
continuously, there are still approx.
2 gallons (8 liters) of fuel left in the fuel
tank.
continuously, there are still approx.
2 gallons (8 liters) of fuel left in the fuel
tank.
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If the tilt of the vehicle varies (extended
driving in mountainous areas, for
example), there may be slight fluctua-
tions of the needle.
driving in mountainous areas, for
example), there may be slight fluctua-
tions of the needle.
Please refuel early, since driving
to the last drop of fuel can result
to the last drop of fuel can result
in damage to the engine and/or cata-
lytic converter.
lytic converter.
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Blue
The engine is still cold. Drive at
moderate engine and vehicle speeds.
moderate engine and vehicle speeds.
Red
When you switch on the ignition, the
warning lamp comes on briefly as a
function check.
warning lamp comes on briefly as a
function check.
If the lamp comes on while operating
the vehicle, the engine has over-
heated. Switch the engine off immedi-
ately and allow it to cool down.
the vehicle, the engine has over-
heated. Switch the engine off immedi-
ately and allow it to cool down.
Between the blue and red zones
Normal operating range. It is not
unusual for the needle to rise as far as
the edge of the red zone in response
to high outside temperatures or
severe operating conditions. Checking
coolant level: refer to page
unusual for the needle to rise as far as
the edge of the red zone in response
to high outside temperatures or
severe operating conditions. Checking
coolant level: refer to page
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Remaining distance for service
The displays shown in the illustration
appear for a few seconds when the
ignition key is in position 1 or after the
engine is started.
appear for a few seconds when the
ignition key is in position 1 or after the
engine is started.
The next service due appears with the
message OIL SERVICE or INSPECTION,
together with the remaining distance
before scheduled service.
The computer bases its calculations
of the remaining distance on the rate of
fuel consumption in the period immedi-
ately preceding your data request.
message OIL SERVICE or INSPECTION,
together with the remaining distance
before scheduled service.
The computer bases its calculations
of the remaining distance on the rate of
fuel consumption in the period immedi-
ately preceding your data request.
A flashing display and a "–" in front of
the number indicate that service is past
due by the number of kilometers/miles
displayed. Please contact your BMW
center for an appointment.
the number indicate that service is past
due by the number of kilometers/miles
displayed. Please contact your BMW
center for an appointment.
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