Coolant temperature
Service Interval Display
71n
Blue
Green lamps
The engine is still cold. Drive at
moderate engine and vehicle speeds.
The number of illuminated lamps
decreases as the time for your next
maintenance visit approaches.
Red
Yellow lamp
If the warning, "COOLANT TEMPERA-
TURE" appears in the Check Control:
the engine is overheated. Shut off the
engine immediately and allow it to cool
down.
This field appears together with
OILSERVICE or INSPECTION.
Maintenance is due. Please contact
your BMW center for an appointment.
Between the blue and red zones
Red lamp
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.
The maintenance deadline has been
passed.
Checking coolant level: page 141.
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