BMW 318D, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Blue lights
High-beam headlights
The high-beam headlights are switched
on.
High-beam headlights, see page
150 .
Fuel gauge
Principle
The current fill level of the fuel tank is displayed.
General
The angle of the vehicle may cause the display
to fluctuate.
For notes on refuelling, see page
334 .
Display
An arrow next to the petrol pump
symbol shows which side of the
vehicle the fuel filler flap is on.
The current range is displayed as
a number.
Revolution counter
It is vital to avoid engine speeds in the red warn‐
ing zone. In this zone, the fuel supply is interrup‐
ted to protect the engine.
Shift Lights
Principle
The shift lights indicate the maximum shift point
at which the best possible acceleration can be
achieved.
Operating requirements
Shift Lights are displayed when the SPORT or
SPORT PLUS drive programme is activated.
Switching on/off
Steptronic sport transmission:
1. Select SPORT or SPORT PLUS driving
mode.
To do this, press the Driving Experience Con‐
trol.
2. Activate M manual operation of the gearbox.
Manual gearbox:
Select SPORT or SPORT PLUS driving mode.
To do this, press the Driving Experience Control.
Display
▷ Current engine speed is shown in the revolu‐
tion counter.
▷ Arrow 1: yellow buttons lighting up succes‐
sively indicate the increase in revs.
▷ Arrow 2: orange buttons lighting up succes‐
sively indicate when an upshift is due.
▷ Arrow 3: buttons illuminate red. Latest point
to upshift.
When the maximum permissible engine speed is
reached, the entire display flashes red and the
fuel supply is limited to protect the engine.
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Displays
CONTROLS
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