Get Controls and features -> Onboard computer Guide for BMW 7 Series 4 Door Fourth Generation (2001-2007)

⁸⁸ⁿOnboard computer

Standard displays (no previous

data entries required)

Page

1 CONSUM 2 Two different aver-

age fuel consump-

tion calculations

89

RANGE

SPEED

Estimated cruising

range

89

90

Average speed

With previous data entries

1 Sound system display (refer to the

Supplementary Operating Instruc-

tions)

The onboard computer operates at igni-

tion key positions 1 and 2.

DISTANCE-

ARR

The remaining

distance to the

destination with

the estimated time

of arrival

Information for safe and economical

driving can be called up for display.

2 Sound system function key

3 Function key for digital clock and

onboard computer

You can use the key with the clock

symbol to

90

4 Entry and data-request keys for

sound system, digital clock and

onboard computer

LIMIT

Speed warning

threshold

> display the time and date

> program an hourly reminder signal

(Memo), to remind you of the next

news broadcast, for instance

> operate the independent ventilation

system.

91

92

CODE

Code

5 Display for entry and data-request

keys

In the interest of driving safety, you

should always enter data with the vehi-

cle parked/stationary. The onboard

computer starts its calculations as soon

as the vehicle starts to move.

Refer to page 83 for information and

details on using the digital clock.

You can also use the remote control

unit to select information for display.

Refer to page 93.

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Please respond to this warning by refu-

eling at once to avoid serious damage

to the engine and catalytic converter.

When you refuel, the onboard computer

registers the additional fuel only when

more than 1.5 gallons (5 liters) are

added.

Average fuel consumption

Estimated cruising range

The computer can calculate average

Displays the estimated travel range

fuel consumption rates for two different available with the remaining fuel. The

distances at the same time (simulta- system calculates the cruising range

neous data for an entire journey and for based on operating conditions and the

a single segment of it, for instance).

amount of fuel remaining in the tank.

The computer uses the average rate of

fuel consumption over the preceding

18 miles (30 kilometers) as a reference.

To start calculations for distance 1:

Press the keys in the sequence shown

in the diagram.

Data request:

Press the keys in the sequence shown

in the illustration.

To start calculations for distance 2:

The procedure is the same as that for

the first distance, except you will press

CONSUM 2 for your selection.

A range of under 31 miles (50 kilome-

ters) is displayed in the Check Control

in the instrument cluster.

The computer starts calculating fuel

consumption as soon as you start driv-

ing.

Data request:

Press the BC key and CONSUM 1 or 2.

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Distance remaining to destination

Average speed

To enter the distance

Data request:

Press BC and DIST.

To start calculations:

Press the keys in the sequence shown

in the illustration.

Press the keys in the sequence shown

in the illustration on the left.

Displays the distance to the destination.

Available only if the total distance was

entered before the start of the journey.

The miles flash in the display.

Calculations begin after you start off.

Enter the distance with keys 0 – 9 and

confirm with the SET key.

Data request: Press BC and SPEED

key.

Use the CLR key to make corrections.

Press once to delete the final digit.

The display shows your average speed

since the last time the SET key was

pressed. Calculations are interrupted

whenever you shut down the engine.

Any additional mileage extending be-

yond the total defined in the initial entry

is indicated by a minus sign.

At speeds below 100 mph (100 km/h),

the display includes decimals.

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To enter the speed warning

threshold

Press the keys in the sequence shown

in the illustration on the left.

The word MPH flashes in the display.

Enter the speed warning threshold with

the 0 – 9 keys and confirm with the SET

key.

Use the CLR key to make corrections.

Press once to delete the final digit.

To deactivate the speed warning

Estimated time of arrival

Speed warning threshold (Limit)

> Press BC and then press LIMIT twice.

Data request:

Press the keys in the sequence shown

in the illustration.

Entry of a speed warning threshold

(Limit) will be indicated by the word

LIMIT at the right in the display.

The word LIMIT on the right side of the

display disappears, however the value

remains stored and can be reactivated

using the LIMIT key.

Shows the estimated arrival time based Alerts you when you exceed the maxi-

on current driving speed.

mum speed that you entered earlier (for

instance, posted speed limit). Triggers

an acoustic signal, LIMIT flashes on the

right-hand side of the display, and the

stored limit appears in the instrument

cluster Check Control display panel for

approximately 3 seconds.

Functions only when you enter the trip

distance (DIST) before the start of the

journey.

To adopt the current speed

as the limit

Press BC, LIMIT and SET twice.

Vehicle speed must drop back to at

least 3 mph (5 km/h) below the pro-

grammed speed warning threshold to

reset the system for repeat warnings.

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To cancel with the ignition key at

position 1 or 2

A gong and the "CODE – – – –" display

prompt the code entry.

1 Use the keys to enter the code

number

2 Press the SET key.

The system responds to attempts to

start the vehicle using an incorrect/no

code by preventing the engine from

starting.

The time automatically appears after

you enter the correct code and then

confirm it by pressing SET.

Code

Turn the ignition key to position 1

to set

You can program a code into the on-

board computer for supplementary pro- 1 Use the 0 – 9 keys to enter the code

Three incorrect entries will cause the

alarm to sound for 30 seconds.

tection against unauthorized attempts

to start the engine or tamper with the

vehicle. This feature provides you with

an extra measure of security extending

beyond that furnished by the vehicle im-

mobilization system (refer to page 33).

2 Press the SET key

3 Turn the ignition key to position 0 or

remove it.

If you press a different key of the on-

board computer before you turn the ig-

nition key to the 0 position, or if you

turn the key to position 2, the code

which has been entered will be deleted.

The system prevents the engine from

starting.

A code number is used to arm the sys- Code numbers from "0000" to "9999"

tem. The code is then required for sub- can be entered.

sequent starting attempts. Therefore:

The code must be re-entered each time

Always remember the code number.

the system is armed.

With the ignition key in position 1, press

You can make corrections of the en-

the keys in the sequence shown in the

tered numbers with the CLR key.

illustration. "CODE – – – –" will appear in

the display.

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If you wish to display all data:

1 Press the control in the turn signal

lever until "Prog 1" appears in the

display

2 Press the SET key.

Data request:

Briefly press the switch in the turn

signal lever for each data request.

Remote control

You can display all information for the

onboard computer and digital clock

with the switch in the turn signal lever.

You can also display selected informa-

tion in the Check Control in the instru-

ment cluster following specific entries.

To enter:

1 Press the control in the turn signal

lever until "Prog 1" appears in the

display

2 Press the buttons on the MID in the

sequence in which you want the in-

formation to be displayed.

The program number is counted in

the display every time information is

stored

3 Press the SET key.

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