Coolant Temperature Gauge; Service Interval Display - BMW M5 2001 Manual

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Coolant temperature
Blue
The engine is still cold. Drive at
moderate engine and vehicle speeds.
Red
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.
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: page 141.

Service Interval Display

Green lamps
The number of illuminated lamps
decreases as the time for your next
maintenance visit approaches.
Yellow lamp
This field appears together with
OILSERVICE or INSPECTION.
Maintenance is due. Please contact
your BMW center for an appointment.
Red lamp
The maintenance deadline has been
passed.
Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 155 429 - © 09/00 BMW AG
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