Controls and features -> Computer for your BMW 5 Series 1995-2003
Computer
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Only make entries when the
To correct an entry:
Speed limit
vehicle is standing still – to avoid
endangering yourself or other road
users.<
Speed limit input:
You can input the road speed here at
which you wish to hear and see a
reminder signal: a signal will sound, the
word LIMIT will flash and the stored
speed will briefly flash in the Check
Control display on the instrument panel
(Limit).
Press the left side of the key and repeat
the input.
Computer calculations begin at the
start of the journey.
Information can also be called up in the
display by remote control; see page 83.
To store the input:
The speed limit reminder is only
repeated if the vehicle has in the
meantime been driven at least 3 mph
(approx. 5 km/h) slower.
Press the right side of the key.
Press the right side of the key.
Press.
Press the right side of the key.
Display shows:
Input the limit by pressing the function
keys.
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Adopting the current speed as the
speed limit:
To correct an entry:
Distance to destination
The remaining distance to the destina-
tion will be displayed on the screen.
This is of course only possible if you
entered the entire distance before
starting the journey.
Press the right side of the key.
Press the left side of the key and repeat
the input.
Input:
To store the input:
Press.
Press the right side of the key.
Press the right side of the key.
Checking memorised value:
Press twice at right.
Press the left side of the key.
Deactivating the speed limit:
Press the right side of the key
Press the left side of the key.
Press the right side of the key.
Display shows:
Press the right side of the key.
Press.
You can input the distance by pressing
the function keys.
The LIMIT display goes out, but the
memorised value is not lost and can be
reactivated by pressing the LIMIT key.
Computer
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Estimated time of arrival
Cruising range
Fuel consumption
When you have input the distance from The distance which the vehicle should
You can have the average fuel
your destination, you can obtain an
estimated time of arrival display which
is continuously updated by the
computer as your average driving
period varies.
cover on the remaining fuel in the tank
is displayed.
consumption displayed for two different
distances, for example a complete
journey and part of the journey.
To start the calculation, select the
CONS function with the engine running.
Press the right side of the key.
Press the right side of the key.
Press the right side of the key.
Press.
The display shows the probable range.
Press the right side of the key:
The estimated time of arrival is
displayed.
When there is only enough fuel to
drive less than 30 miles (50 km),
you should refuel, as otherwise the
engine or the catalytic converter could
be damaged.<
Press the left or right side of the key:
The average fuel consumption will be
indicated in the display.
To restart the fuel consumption
calculation:
The onboard computer will only register
fuel amounts over 1.8 gal (6 liters).
Press the left or right side of the key.
Press the right side of the key.
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To correct an entry:
Speed
Extended immobiliser function
You can call up a display of the
vehicle's average speed.
You can establish a code that will
prevent the engine from being started
unless the code is entered.
To start the calculation, select the
SPEED function with the engine
running.
Press at the left and repeat the input.
To store the input:
If you do not have access to the code,
the emergency deactivation procedure
will have to be carried out.
Press the right side of the key.
Establishing and activating the code
Press the right side of the key.
Press the right side of the key.
Turn the ignition key to position 0.
Press:
The display indicates the average
speed.
Deactivate the code:
When you are asked to input the code
(ignition key in position 1 or 2):
Press the left side of the key.
Display shows:
To recalculate the speed:
> Input the code at the function keys.
Press the right side of the key.
Enter the code via the function keys.
Press the right side of the key.
After the code has been input correctly
and confirmed with the SET key, the
time display appears.
Computer
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After three incorrect code entries, or
three attempts to start the engine
without a code entry, the alarm will
sound for 30 seconds on vehicles fitted
with an alarm.
To have all the available information
displayed, press:
> The button on the lever until the
display shows PROG 1.
> The SET key.
To obtain individual items of informa-
tion, press the button in briefly as often
as necessary.
Emergency deactivation:
If you have forgotten the code, proceed
as follows:
1 Disconnect the battery, wait approx.
2 minutes, then reconnect it. Note
that on vehicles with an alarm, this
will sound.
Remote control
The button on the flashing turn indicator
lever can be used to select the items of
computer information which are to be
displayed.
2 Place the ignition key in position 1:
The time display will count down for
the next ten minutes.
3 After ten minutes, start the engine.
To do this, press:
If the code becomes available
again in the meantime, it can be
input during the waiting period after
pressing the CODE key.<
> The button on the lever until PROG 1
shows on the display.
> The MID keys in the order in which
you wish the information to be
displayed.
Each time an entry is stored, the
program number appears on the
display.
To terminate the selection procedure:
Press the right side of the key.





