BMW 5 Series: Information in detail
Range
Displays the estimated cruising range available with the remaining fuel.
It is calculated based on your driving style over the last 20 miles/30 km.
If there is only enough fuel left for less than 45 miles/80 km, the color of the display changes.
Average fuel consumption
This is calculated for the period during which the engine is running.
The average fuel consumption is calculated on the basis of various distances.
Average speed
Periods in which the vehicle is parked with the engine manually stopped do not enter into the calculation of the average speed.
Resetting average values
Press and hold the computer button on the turn signal lever.
Distance to destination
The distance remaining to the destination is displayed if a destination is entered in the navigation system before the trip is started.
The distance to the destination is adopted automatically.
Time of arrival
The estimated time of arrival is
displayed if a destination is entered
in the navigation system
before the trip is started.
The time must be correctly set.
Adjusting the info display
You can select what information from the computer
is to be displayed on the info display of the
instrument cluster.
1. "Settings"
2. "Info display"
3. Select the desired dis ...
Speed limit
Display of a speed limit which, when reached,
should cause a warning to be issued.
Renewed warning if the vehicle speed drops below
the set speed limit once by at least 3 mph/
5 km/h.
Displayi ...
See also:
Selecting reverse gear
CAUTION
Shift into reverse ONLY when the vehicle has completely stopped. It may cause
damage to the transmission to try shifting into reverse when the vehicle is moving.
1) Slider
You must rais ...
Towing and tie-down hooks/holes
The towing hooks should be used only in an emergency (e.g., to free a stuck vehicle
from mud, sand or snow).
CAUTION
● Use only the specified towing hooks and tie-down hooks/holes. Never use ...
Vehicle Load Limits
It is very important to know how
much weight the vehicle can
carry. This weight is called the
vehicle capacity weight and
includes the weight of all
occupants, cargo, and all
nonfactory-in ...