BMW SEDAN 3 Series 2023 Owner's Manual page 151

Standby state and drive-
ready state
The lettering OFF in the in-
strument cluster indicates that
drive-ready state is switched off
and standby state is switched
on.
The READY message in the in-
strument cluster indicates that
the Auto Start/Stop function is
ready to start the engine auto-
matically.
Additional information:
▷ Operating condition of the vehicle, refer to
page 42.
▷ Auto Start/Stop function, refer to page 121.
Engine temperature
Display
▷ Cold engine: the needle is in
the blue temperature range,
close to the stop of the tem-
perature display, and the text
WARM-UP is displayed.
Drive at moderate RPM and
vehicle speeds.
▷ Normal operating temperature: the needle
is in the middle or in the left half of the
temperature display.
▷ Hot engine: the needle is in the red temper-
ature range. In addition, a Check Control
message is displayed.
Additional information:
Coolant level, refer to page 327.
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Displays
Indicator light in the instrument
cluster
A red indicator light is displayed.
Outside temperature
General information
If the indicator drops to +37℉/+3℃ or lower, a
signal sounds.
A Check Control message is displayed.
There is an increased risk of ice on roads.
Safety information
Warning
Even at temperatures above +37 ℉/+3 ℃
there is a risk of icy roads, for instance on
bridges or shady sections of the road. There
is a risk of accident. Modify your driving style
to the weather conditions at low tempera-
tures.
Shift lights
Principle
Shift lights are temporarily displayed on the
instrument cluster and indicate the appropriate
time to upshift in order to achieve rapid accel-
eration.
General information
The shift lights are active in manual mode M
and can be displayed on the instrument cluster
or on the Head-up display in combination with
the tachometer.
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