BMW X5: Shift lights
Principle
The Shift lights in the instrument cluster indicate the maximum shift point at which the best possible acceleration can be achieved.
General information
Depending on the equipment and national-market version, the Shift lights are active in the M manual mode of the Steptronic Sport transmission and with manual transmission.
Functional requirement
- Depending on the equipment, either driving program SPORT or SPORT PLUS is activated.
- Head-up display is switched off or the display of the Shift lights in the Head-up display is deactivated.
Turning on/turning off
Steptronic Sport transmission:
1. If applicable, select SPORT or SPORT PLUS driving mode.
Press Driving Dynamics Control.
2. Activate the M manual mode of the transmission.
Display
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Full Black Panel Display.
Information about the driving style
- Current engine speed is displayed in the tachometer.
- Arrow 1: successive yellow illuminated fields indicate an increase in the speed.
- Arrow 2: successive orange illuminated fields indicate the upcoming shift moment.
- Arrow 3: the field lights up red. Do not wait any further to shift.
When the maximum speed is reached, the entire display flashes red and the fuel supply is interrupted in order to protect the engine.
Standby state and driveready state
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The lettering OFF in the
instrument
cluster indicates that driveready
state is switched off and
standby state is switched on.
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The letters READY in the
instrument
cluster indicate that the
drive readiness is turned on and
the Auto Start/Stop function is
ready to start the engine automatically.
Additional information:
Operating state of the vehicle.
Engine oil temperature
Display
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Cold engine: the pointer is
at
the low temperature end.Drive at moderate RPM and vehicle speeds.
- Normal operating temperature: the pointer is in the middle or in the lower half of the temperature display.
- Hot engine: the pointer is at the high end of the temperature range. In addition, a Check Control message is displayed.
Additional information: Coolant level.
Indicator light in the instrument cluster
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A red indicator light is
displayed.
Outside temperature
General information
If the indicator drops to +37 ℉/+3 ℃ or lower, a signal sounds.
A Check Control message is displayed.
There is an increased risk of ice on roads.
Safety information
Warning
Even at temperatures above +37 ℉/+3 ℃ there can be a risk of icy roads, for instance on bridges or shady sections of the road. There is a risk of accident. Modify your driving style to the weather conditions at low temperatures.
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Range
Principle
The range indicates the distance that can still be
covered with the current full tank of fuel.
General information
The estimated range available with the remaining
fuel is permanently displa
Speed Limit Info
Principle
Speed Limit Info shows the currently valid speed
limit in the instrument cluster and, if necessary,
the Head-up Display.
General information
The camera in the area of the interior mirror det
Selection lists
Concept
Lists can be displayed and, if necessary, used for
certain functions in the instrument cluster or the
Head-up Display.
Entertainment source.
Current audio source.
List of most recent telep
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11 9 190
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(cylinder bank 5 to 8)
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Check Control
Principle
The Check Control system monitors functions in
the vehicle and notifies you of faults in the monitored
systems.
General information
A Check Control message is displayed as a combination
of indicator or warning lights and text
messages in the instrument cluster and, if applicable,
in the He
