Computer - BMW X5 3.0i Owner's Manual

Computer

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Mode selection
As of ignition key position 1, you can
call up information from the computer
using the computer button in the turn
signal lever.
A new function appears each time you
briefly press the computer button.
The display sequence:
> Outside temperature
> Average fuel consumption
> Cruising range
> Average speed.
As of ignition key position 1, the last
active setting is displayed.
The range of available displays varies
according to your individual vehicle's
equipment.
Outside temperature and average
fuel consumption
You can change the units of measure-
ment 7/6 for the outside temperature
display by
1. pressing and holding the trip odome-
ter reset button with the ignition
key in position 1 and
2. then turning the ignition key to 0.
At the same time the units of mea-
surement in the temperature display
of the automatic climate control will
be changed, refer to page 109.
Refer also to page 75.
The average fuel consumption is calcu-
lated for the time during which the
engine is running.
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Cruising range and average speed
Displays the estimated cruising range
available with the remaining fuel. The
fuel level is measured and the range is
calculated taking the driving style over
the last 20 miles/30 km into account.
Periods with the vehicle parked and the
engine off are not included in the calcu-
lations of average speed.
Canceling display
If the button in the turn signal lever is
pressed briefly while the average speed
is displayed, the computer display can
be masked out.
Restarting calculations
If you continue to press the computer
button in the turn signal lever, the aver-
age values which were just displayed
for fuel consumption and speed will be
recalculated from that point. The engine
must be running for this calculation.
Computer with alphanumeric
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display
If your vehicle has Check Control with
alphanumeric display, the system's
computer is described beginning on
page 87 and in the Owner's Manual for
Onboard Computer.