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roads, for example; otherwise, there is an

increased risk of an accident.<

Odometer, outside

temperature display, clock

Odometer and trip odometer

Resetting the trip odometer:

With the ignition switched on, press button 1 in

the instrument cluster.

When the vehicle is parked

If you still want to view the time, outside tem-

perature and odometer reading briefly after the

remote control has been taken out of the igni-

tion lock:

1

2

3

Knob in the instrument cluster

Outside temperature and clock

Odometer and trip odometer

Press button 1 in the instrument cluster.

Tachometer

Knob in the instrument cluster

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To reset the trip odometer while the ignition

is switched on

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To display the time, outside temperature

and odometer briefly while the ignition is

switched off

Units of measure

To select the respective units of measure, miles

or km for the odometer as well as 7 or 6 for

the outside temperature, refer to Units of mea-

sure on page 67.

The setting is stored for the remote control cur-

rently in use.

Time, outside temperature display

Setting the time, refer to page 69.

Outside temperature warning

When the displayed temperature sinks to

approx. +37 7/+36, a signal sounds and a

warning lamp lights up. There is an increased

risk of black ice.

Never force the engine speed up into the red

warning field, see arrow. In this range, the fuel

supply is interrupted to protect the engine.

Black ice can also form at temperatures

above +37 7/+36. You should there-

fore drive carefully on bridges and shaded

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Reserve

Coolant temperature

Once the fuel level has fallen to the reserve

zone, a message briefly appears on the Control

Display and the cruising range for the remaining

amount of fuel is displayed on the computer.

Under a cruising range of approx. 30 miles/

50 km, the message remains in the Control Dis-

play.

A warning lamp will come on if the coolant, and

therefore the engine, becomes too hot.

In addition, a message will appear on the Con-

trol Display.

Check coolant level, refer to page 202.

Refuel as soon as possible once your

cruising range falls below 30 miles/

Engine oil temperature*

50 km; otherwise, engine functions are not

ensured and damage can occur.<

Computer

Displays in the instrument cluster

Calling up information

When the engine is at normal operating temper-

ature, the engine oil temperature is between

approx. 2107/1006 and approx. 3007/

1506.

If the engine oil temperature is too high, a mes-

sage appears on the Control Display.

Fuel gauge

Press the button in the turn indicator lever.

Fuel tank capacity: approx. 14 US gallons/

53 liters.

The following items of information are dis-

played in the order listed:

You can find information on refueling on

page 188.

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Cruising range

Average speed

If the tilt of the vehicle varies for a longer period,

when you are driving in mountainous areas, for

example, the indicator may fluctuate slightly.

Average fuel consumption

Current fuel consumption

No information

Fuel display 135i: in speedometer.

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To set the corresponding units of measure,

refer to Setting the units of measure on

page 67.

1. "Vehicle Info"

2. "Onboard info" or "Trip computer"

Cruising range

Displays the estimated cruising range available

with the remaining fuel. The range is calculated

on the basis of the way the car has been driven

over the last 18 miles/30 km and the amount of

fuel currently in the tank.

It is important that you refuel as soon as

possible once your cruising range falls

below 30 miles/50 km; otherwise, engine func-

tions are not ensured and damage can occur.<

Displays on the "Onboard info":

Average speed

Periods with the vehicle parked and the engine

switched off are not included in the calculations

of average speed.

With the trip computer, refer to page 66, you

can have the average speed for another trip dis-

played.

To reset average speed: press the button in the

turn indicator lever for approx. 2 seconds.

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Cruising range

Distance from destination

Estimated time of arrival if:

Average fuel consumption

> A distance was manually entered in the

computer, refer to the information

below.

The average fuel consumption is calculated for

the time during which the engine is running.

With the trip computer, refer to page 66, you

can have the average consumption for another

trip displayed.

> A destination was entered in the naviga-

tion system*, refer to page 117.

Displays on the "Trip computer":

To reset average fuel consumption: press the

button in the turn indicator lever for approx.

2 seconds.

Current fuel consumption

Displays the current fuel consumption. This

allows you to see whether your current driving

style is conducive to fuel economy with mini-

mum exhaust emissions.

Displays on the Control Display

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Departure time

Trip duration

Trip distance

The computer can also be opened via iDrive.

Both displays show:

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The average speed and

1. Select the respective menu item and press

the controller.

the average fuel consumption.

2. Press the controller again to confirm your

selection.

Resetting the fuel consumption and

speed

Resetting the trip computer

You can reset all values:

1. "Vehicle Info"

You can reset the values for average speed and

average consumption:

2. "Trip computer"

3. "Reset"

Settings and information

Operating principle

1

2

Button for:

5

6

7

8

Checking oil level 199

> Selecting display

> Setting values

Button for:

Setting the time 69

Setting the date 70

Viewing service requirement display 67

> Confirming selected display or set val-

Exiting displays

ues

The outside temperature reading and the time

reappear when you press button 2 or if you

make no entries within approx. 15 seconds. If

required, complete the current setting first.

> Calling up computer information 64

3

4

When the lights are on: instrument lighting

brightness 89

Calling up Check Control 71

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Units of measure

The units of measure can be set.

Setting the units of measure

You can change the units for fuel consumption,

route/distance, temperature and pressure.

1. "Settings"

2. "Language/Units"

1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 55.

2. Push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up

or down repeatedly until the appropriate

symbol appears in the display, accompa-

nied by the words "SERVICE-INFO".

3. Press button 2.

4. Use button 1 to scroll through the individual

service items.

3. Select the desired menu item.

4. Select the desired unit.

The settings are stored for the remote control

currently in use.

Service requirements

The remaining driving distance and the date of

the next scheduled service are displayed briefly

immediately after you start the engine or switch

on the ignition.

The extent of service work required can

be read out from the remote control by

your BMW Service Advisor.<

For certain maintenance operations, you can

view the respective distance remaining or due

date individually in the instrument cluster.

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Possible displays

1

2

3

4

5

Button for selecting functions

Service requirements

Engine oil

6

7

Rear brake pads

Brake fluid

The sequence of displayed service items may

vary. The data for the next service appointment

is shown first.

Roadworthiness test*

Front brake pads

Required maintenance procedures and legally

mandated inspections are displayed.

More information

Detailed information on service

requirements

You can request more detailed information on

every entry:

You can call up additional information on the

maintenance regimen on the Control Display.

Select the entry and press the controller.

To exit from the menu:

Move the controller to the left.

1. "Vehicle Info"

2. "Vehicle status"

Symbols

No service is currently required.

The deadline for service or a legally man-

dated inspection is approaching. Please

schedule a service appointment.

The service deadline has already passed.

3. "Service required"

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Entering deadlines for legally required

inspections*

Automatic Service Request*

Data regarding the maintenance status or

legally mandated inspections of the vehicle are

automatically transmitted to your BMW center

prior to a service due date.

Make sure the date on the Control Display is

always set correctly, refer to page 70; other-

wise, the effectiveness of Condition Based Ser-

vice CBS is not ensured.

You can check when your BMW center was

notified.

1. "Vehicle Info"

2. "Vehicle status"

3. "Service required"

1. "Vehicle Info"

2. "Vehicle status"

4. "§ Vehicle inspection"

3. "Options"

4. "Last Service Request"

Clock

The settings are stored for the remote control

currently in use, refer also to Personal Profile on

page 26.

Setting the time

5. Open the menu for entering the deadline.

6. "Date:"

In the instrument cluster

To set the 12h/24h format, refer to Setting the

time format on page 70.

7. Create the settings.

8. Press the controller to apply the setting.

The year is highlighted.

9. Turn the controller to make the adjustment.

10. Press the controller to apply the setting.

The date entry is stored.

To exit from the menu:

Move the controller to the left.

More information on the BMW Maintenance

System can be found on page 203.

1. Push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up

or down repeatedly until the appropriate

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symbol appears in the display, accompa-

nied by the time and the word "SET".

Setting the time

1. "Settings"

2. Press button 2.

2. "Time/Date"

3. Use button 1 to set the hours.

4. Press button 2 to confirm the entry.

5. Use button 1 to set the minutes.

6. Press button 2 to confirm the entry.

7. Press button 2.

The system accepts the new time.

Via iDrive

1. Press the MENU button.

3. "Time:"

The main menu is displayed.

4. Turn the controller until the desired hours

are displayed, and then press the controller.

5. Turn the controller until the desired minutes

are displayed, and then press the controller.

The time is stored.

Setting the time format

1. "Settings"

2. "Time/Date"

2. "Settings"

3. "Format:"

4. Select the desired format and press the

controller.

The time format is stored.

Date

The settings are stored for the remote control

currently in use, refer also to Personal Profile on

page 26.

Setting the date

In the instrument cluster

To set the dd/mm or mm/dd date format, refer

to Setting the date format below.

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4. Select the desired format.

The date format is stored.

Check Control

The concept

The Check Control monitors vehicle functions

and alerts you to any malfunctions in the sys-

tems monitored. Such a Check Control mes-

sage includes indicator and warning lamps in

the instrument cluster and, in some circum-

stances, an acoustic signal as well as text mes-

sages at the top of the Control Display.

1. Push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up

or down repeatedly until the appropriate

symbol appears in the display, accompa-

nied by the date and the word "SET".

2. Press button 2.

3. Use button 1 to set the day of the month.

4. Press button 2 to confirm the entry.

5. Set the month and the year in the same way.

Indicator and warning lamps

6. Press button 2.

The system stores the new date.

Via iDrive

1. "Settings"

2. "Time/Date"

3. "Date:"

Indicator and warning lamps can light up in a

variety of combinations and colors.

4. Turn the controller until the desired day is

displayed, and press the controller.

Several of the lamps are checked for proper

functioning and light up temporarily when the

engine is started or the ignition is switched on.

5. Create the necessary settings for the

month and year.

The date is stored.

Setting the date format

1. "Settings"

2. "Time/Date"

3. "Format:"

indicates that Check Control messages have

been stored. These Check Control messages

can be viewed again later, refer to page 72.

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Other Check Control messages are hidden

automatically after approx. 20 seconds.

They are stored and can be displayed again

later.

Text messages

Text messages at the upper edge of the Control

Display explain the meaning of the displayed

indicator and warning lamps.

They are marked with the symbol

shown here.

Supplementary text messages

You can call up more information on the Control

Display, e.g. on the cause of a malfunction and

on how to respond, via Check Control.

Displaying stored Check Control

messages

1. Push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up

or down repeatedly until the appropriate

symbol appears in the display, accompa-

nied by the words "CHECK".

The text of urgent messages is displayed auto-

matically.

To exit the display:

Select "OK" and press the controller.

2. Press button 2.

"CHECK OK" appears if there are no Check

Control messages. If a Check Control mes-

sage has been stored, the corresponding

lamp comes on. It is accompanied by a text

message on the Control Display.

Hiding Check Control messages

3. Push button 1 to check for other messages.

4. Press button 2.

The display again shows the outside tem-

perature and the time.

Via iDrive

Press the button on the turn indicator lever.

1. "Vehicle Info"

2. "Vehicle status"

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Some Check Control messages are dis-

played continuously and remain visible until

the malfunction has been rectified. If several

malfunctions occur at once, the messages

are displayed consecutively.

These messages can be hidden for approx.

8 seconds. After this, they are displayed

again automatically.

They are marked with the symbol

shown here.

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3. "Check Control"

Applying your current speed as the

limit

1. "Settings"

2. "Speed"

3. "Select current speed"

4. Select the text message.

Speed limit

You can enter a speed, and a Check Control

message will indicate when you reach this

speed. This enables you, for example, to

receive warnings if you exceed a speed limit in

an urban area.

You are only warned of reaching this speed a

second time if your vehicle speed falls below it

again by at least 3 mph/5 km/h.

4. Press the controller.

The system adopts your current speed as the

limit.

Activating/deactivating the limit

1. "Settings"

2. "Speed"

3. "Warning"

Displaying, setting or changing the

limit

1. "Settings"

2. "Speed"

3. "Warning at:"

4. Press the controller.

The limit warning is switched on.

Settings on the Control

Display

4. Turn the controller until the desired speed

is displayed.

Language on the Control Display

5. Press the controller.

The speed limit is stored.

Setting the language

1. "Settings"

2. "Language/Units"

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3. "Language:"

3. "Brightness"

4. Select the desired language.

4. Turn the controller until the desired setting

is selected.

The setting is stored for the remote control cur-

rently in use.

5. Press the controller.

The setting is stored for the remote control cur-

rently in use. In bright conditions, for example,

the brightness control may not be clearly visi-

ble.

Setting the voice dialog

Switch between a standard dialog and a short

dialog.

1. "Settings"

2. "Language/Units"

3. "Speech mode:"

4. Select the desired dialog.

The setting is stored for the remote control cur-

rently in use.

Brightness of the Control Display

The brightness is automatically adapted to the

ambient lighting conditions. However, you can

change the basic setting.

1. "Settings"

2. "Control display"

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