BMW 5 Series: External temperature - Displays - Controls - BMW 5 Series Owners ManualsBMW 5 Series: External temperature

External temperature warning

+3 ℃, a signal sounds. If the display drops to +37 ℉/ +3 ℃, a signal sounds.

A Check Control message is displayed.

There is the increased danger of ice.

Even at temperatures above +37 ℉/+3 ℃, 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 danger of an accident.◀

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    ▷ Odometer, arrow 1. ▷ Trip odometer, arrow 2. Display/reset miles Press the knob. ▷ When the ignition is switched off, the time, external temperature and odometer are disp ...

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