BMW 3 Series 2020-2023 Engine oil temperature User Manual
Engine oil temperature
Display
Instrument cluster with enhanced features:
Cold engine: the pointer is at the low temperature end. Drive at moderate RPM and vehicle speeds.- Normal operating temperature: the pointer is in the middle or in the lower half of the temperature display.
- Hot engine: the pointer is at the high end of the temperature range. In addition, a Check Control message is displayed.
- Instrument cluster without enhanced features:
Cold engine: the LEDs of the indicator show a low temperature value. Drive at moderate RPM and vehicle speeds.
Normal operating temperature: the LEDs of the indicator show an average temperature value.
Hot engine: the LEDs of the indicator show a high temperature value. In addition, a Check Control message is displayed.
Additional information:
Coolant level, refer to page 355.
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 can be 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 temperatures.
Range
Principle
The range indicates the distance that can still be covered with the current full tank of fuel.
General information
The estimated range available with the remaining fuel is permanently displayed in the instrument cluster.
With a low remaining range, a Check Control message is briefly displayed. With a sporty driving style, for instance fast cornering, the engine function is not always ensured.
The Check Control message appears continuously below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km.
Safety information
NOTICE
With a driving distance of less than
30 miles/50 km the engine may no longer have sufficient fuel. Engine functions are not ensured anymore. There is a risk of damage to property, among other potential damage. Re‐fuel promptly.
Display
Instrument cluster with enhanced features:
The current range is displayed as numerical value next to the fuel gauge.
Instrument cluster without enhanced features:
The current range is displayed as numerical value between speedometer and tachometer.
Service notifications
Principle
The function displays the service notifications and the corresponding maintenance scopes.
General information
After switching on drive-ready state, the instrument cluster briefly displays available driving distance or time to the next scheduled maintenance.
A service advisor can read out the current service notifications from your vehicle key.
Display
Detailed information on service notifications
More information on the type of service required may be displayed on the Control Display.
- “CAR”
- “Vehicle status”
“Required services”
Maintenance work and legally mandated inspections are displayed.- Select an entry to call up detailed information
Symbols
Entering appointment dates
Enter the dates for the mandatory vehicle inspections.
Make sure that the vehicle’s date and time are set correctly.
- “CAR”
- “Vehicle status”
- “Required services”
- “Vehicle inspection”
- “Date:”
- Select the desired setting.
Gear shift indicator
Principle
The gear shift indicator recommends the most efficient gear for the current driving situation.
General information
Depending on the vehicle equipment and country version, the gear shift indicator is active in the M manual mode of the Steptronic transmission and with manual transmission.
Steptronic transmission: displaying
Suggestions to shift up or down are displayed in the instrument cluster.
On vehicles without a gear shift indicator, the engaged gear is displayed.
Speed Limit Info
Principle
Speed Limit Info shows the currently valid speed limit in the instrument cluster and, if necessary, the Head-up Display.
General information
The camera in the area of the interior mirror detects traffic signs at the edge of the road as well as overhead sign posts.
Traffic signs with extra symbols are considered and compared with the vehicle’s onboard data. The traffic sign will then be either displayed or ig‐nored depending on the situation in the instru‐ment cluster and the Head-up Display.
With the navigation system, the system takes into account the information stored in the naviga‐tion data and also displays speed limits present on routes without signs.
Without a navigation system, the system is sub‐ject to limitations imposed by technology. Traffic signs with speed limitations are detected and displayed only. Speed limitations due to entering or exiting towns, highway signs, etc. are not dis‐played. Speed limits with extra text characters are always displayed.
Safety information
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driver’s personal judgment in assessing visibility and traffic situation. There is a risk of accident. Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively intervene where appropriate.
Overview
Sensors
The system is controlled by the following sensors:
- Cameras behind the windshield. Additional information:
Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 37. - [amalinkspro_table id=”32452″ new-window=”on” no follow=”on” addtocart=”off” /]
Reference Links
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