Owner`s manual

Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview
85n
Coolant temperature gauge Service Interval Display
Blue
The engine is still cold. Drive at moder-
ate engine and vehicle speeds.
Red
When you switch on the ignition, the
warning lamp
* comes on briefly to con-
firm that the system is operational.
If the the warning lamp lights up while
driving, or the message "Coolant tem-
perature" shows up in the Check Con-
trol
*, then the engine has overheated.
Switch the engine off immediately and
allow it to cool down.
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Between the blue and red zones
Normal operating range. It is not un-
usual for the needle to rise as far as the
edge of the red zone in response to
high outside temperatures or severe
operating conditions.
Checking coolant level: refer to
page 167.
The precise layout varies according to
the individual model version.
Green lamps
The number of illuminated lamps de-
creases as the time for your next main-
tenance visit approaches.
Yellow lamp
This field appears together with
OILSERVICE or INSPECTION.
Maintenance is due. Please contact
your BMW center for an appointment.
Red lamp
The maintenance deadline has been
passed.
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