Displays -> Odometer and trip odometer for your BMW 6 Series 2011-2017
Displays
Controls
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Hot engine: the pointer is at the high end of
the temperature range. A Check Control
message is also displayed.
Displaying stored Check Control
messages
On the Control Display:
1. "Vehicle info"
2. "Vehicle status"
Coolant temperature
If the coolant along with the engine becomes
too hot, a Check Control message is displayed.
3.
"Check Control"
4. Select the text message.
Check the coolant level, refer to page 218.
Messages after trip completion
Special messages displayed while driving are
displayed again after the ignition is switched
off.
Odometer and trip odometer
Display
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Odometer, arrow 1.
Fuel gauge
Trip odometer, arrow 2.
Vehicle tilt position may cause
the display to vary.
Depending on the equipment
version, the arrow beside the
fuel pump symbol shows which
side of the vehicle the fuel filler flap is on.
Show/reset kilometers
Press the knob.
Hints on refueling, refer to page 194.
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When the ignition is
switched off, the time, the
external temperature and
the odometer are displayed.
Tachometer
Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning
field. In this range, the fuel supply is inter‐
rupted to protect the engine.
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When the ignition is switched on, the trip
odometer is reset.
External temperature
Engine oil temperature
If the indicator drops to
+37 ℉/+3 ℃ or lower, a signal
sounds.
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Cold engine: the pointer is at
the low temperature end.
Drive at moderate engine
and vehicle speeds.
A Check Control message is
displayed.
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Normal operating tempera‐
ture: the pointer is in the
middle or in the left half of
the temperature display.
There is an increased risk of ice on roads.
Ice on roads
Even at temperatures above
+37 ℉/+3 ℃, roads might be icy.
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