BMW 2006 M5, Owner'S Manual

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Engine oil thermometer
The general operating temperature lies
between 175
7 /80 6 and 250 7 /120 6 . Do
not exceed a value of approx. 265
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/130
6
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If the engine oil temperature is too high, the per-
missible engine speed, and with it the available
engine output is reduced.
Fuel gauge
Fuel tank capacity: approx. 18.5 gallons/
70 liters. You will find information on refueling
on page
174 .
If the tilt of the vehicle varies for a longer period,
when you are driving in mountainous areas, for
example, the indicator may fluctuate slightly.
Reserve
After the reserve quantity has been reached, a
message briefly appears on the Control Display;
the remaining range is shown in the computer.
Below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km, the
message remains on the Control Display.
Refuel as soon as possible once your
cruising range falls below 30 miles/
50 km, otherwise engine functions are not
ensured and damage can occur.
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Computer
Displays in instrument cluster
To display the information, press the BC button
in the turn signal lever from radio readiness.
The following information is displayed in the
specified order:
> Time and outside temperature
> Cruising range
> Average fuel consumption
> Oil level, refer to Checking engine oil level
on page
182
Time
To set the time, refer to page 71 .
Outside temperature
If the display drops to +37 7 /+3 6 , a signal
sounds and a warning lamp lights up. A mes-
sage appears on the Control Display. There is
an increased danger of ice.
Even at temperatures above +37 7 /
+3 6 ice can form. Therefore, drive care-
fully, e.g. on bridges and sections of road in the
shade, otherwise there is an increased accident
risk.
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You can set the unit of measure 7 or 6 on the
Control Display, refer to Units of measure on
page
72 .
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