BMW Z4 Roadster Owner's Handbook Manual page 147

Engine temperature
Display
▷ Cold engine: the pointer is lo‐
cated at a low temperature
value. Drive with moderate en‐
gine speed and vehicle speed.
▷ Normal operating tempera‐
ture: the pointer is in the mid‐
dle or the bottom half of the
temperature display.
▷ Hot engine: the pointer is located at a high
temperature value. A Check Control message
is also displayed.
Checking the coolant level, see page 298.
Outside temperature
General
If the display drops to +3 ℃/+37 ℉ or lower, a
signal sounds.
A Check Control message is shown.
There is an increased risk of black ice.
Safety note
WARNING
Even at temperatures above +3 ℃/+37 ℉
there may be an increased risk of black ice, for
example on bridges or on shaded road selec‐
tion. There is a danger of accidents. At low
temperatures, adjust the driving style to the
weather conditions.
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Displays
Range
Principle
The range shows what distance can still be cov‐
ered with the current amount of fuel in the tank.
General
The estimated range available with the remaining
fuel is permanently displayed in the instrument
cluster.
A Check Control message is displayed briefly if
the remaining range is low. If a dynamic driving
style is adopted, for example fast cornering, en‐
gine function is not always ensured.
If the range drops below approximately 50 km,
30 miles the Check Control message is continu‐
ously displayed.
Safety note
NOTE
If the range drops below 50 km, 30 miles, the
engine may no longer be supplied with suffi‐
cient fuel. Engine function is no longer ensured.
There is a danger of damage to property. Re‐
fuel in good time.
Display
The current range is displayed as
a number next to the fuel gauge.
Service requirements
Principle
The function shows the current service require‐
ments and related maintenance jobs.
CONTROLS
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