2006 BMW 6 Series Owner's Manual - Page 76

Engine oil temperature gauge Computer Displays in instrument cluster The following information is displayed in the specified order: > Remaining range > Average fuel consumption > Average speed Fuel gauge Remaining range Displays the estimated remaining range available with the remaining fuel. The range is projected based on the driving style over the last 20 miles/30 km. Fuel tank capacity: approx. 18.5 gallons/ 70 liters. You can find information on refueling on page 182. If the tilt of the vehicle varies for a longer period, for example when you are driving in mountainous areas, the indicator may fluctuate slightly. Refuel as soon as possible once your remaining range falls below 30 miles/ 50 km; otherwise, engine functions are not ensured and damage can occur.< Average speed Periods with the vehicle parked and the engine off are not included in the calculations of average speed. To reset the average speed: press the BC button in the turn signal lever for approx. 2 seconds. Reserve After the reserve quantity has been reached, a message appears for a short time on the Control Display; the remaining range is shown in the onboard computer. Below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km, the message remains on the Control Display. Refuel as soon as possible once your remaining range falls below 30 miles/ 50 km; otherwise, engine functions are not ensured and damage can occur.< Average fuel consumption The average fuel consumption is calculated for the time during which the engine is running. You can use the Control Display to view your fuel consumption rate over two different dis- 75 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 709 © 09/05 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips During normal operation, the engine oil temperature is between approx. 1607/70 6 and approx. 3407/1706. If the engine oil temperature is too high, a message appears on the Control Display. To display the information, press the BC button in the turn signal lever with the ignition switch at radio readiness or higher. Controls At a glance