Tachometer – BMW 550i xDrive Gran Turismo 2011 User Manual
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Displaying the cruising range
1.
"Settings"
2.
"Info display"
3.
"Additional indicators"
The range is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Tachometer
Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning
field. In this range, the fuel supply is interrupted
to protect the engine.
Engine oil temperature
▷
Cold engine: the pointer is at
the low temperature end.
Drive at moderate engine and
vehicle speeds.
▷
Normal operating tempera‐
ture: the pointer is in the mid‐
dle or in the left half of the
temperature display.
▷
Hot engine: the pointer is at the high tem‐
perature end. A Check Control message is
displayed in addition.
Coolant temperature
Should the coolant, and with it the engine, be‐
come too hot, a Check Control message is dis‐
played.
Check the coolant level, refer to page
External temperature
External temperature warning
If the display drops to +37 ℉/
+3 ℃, a signal sounds.
A Check Control message is dis‐
played.
There is the increased danger of
ice.
Ice on roads
Even at temperatures above +37 ℉/+3 ℃,
there can be a risk of ice on roads.
Therefore, drive carefully on bridges and shady
roads, for example, to avoid the increased dan‐
ger of an accident.◀
Current fuel consumption
Displays the current fuel con‐
sumption. You can check
whether you are currently driving
in an efficient and environmen‐
tally-friendly manner.
Displaying the current fuel
consumption
1.
"Settings"
2.
"Info display"
3.
"Additional indicators"
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