BMW 5 Series: Units of measure - Settings on the Control 
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Setting the units of measure

To set the units for fuel consumption, route/distance and temperature:

1. "Settings"
2. "Language/Units"
3. Select the desired menu item.

4. Select the desired unit.

4. Select the desired unit.

The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use.

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