2008 BMW M6 Owner's Manual - Page 72

Everything under control Engine oil temperature* Computer Displays in instrument cluster The general operating temperature lies between 1757/80 6 and 2507/1206. Do not exceed a value of approx. 2657/1306. If the engine oil temperature is too high, the permissible engine speed, and with it the available engine output is reduced. Press the button on the turn signal lever. The following information is displayed in the specified order: > Time and outside temperature > Cruising range > Average fuel consumption > Oil level, refer to Checking engine oil level on page 210 Manual transmission: The range, average consumption and fluid level are shown in the lower display in place of the gear indicator. It is possible to change between the time and date display by pressing the CHECK button.< Fuel gauge Time Fuel tank capacity: approx. 18.5 US gal/ 70 liters. You can find information on refueling on page 200. If the tilt of the vehicle varies for a longer period, when you are driving in mountainous areas, for example, the indicator may fluctuate slightly. To set the time, refer to page 77. Outside temperature warning If the display drops to +377/+3 6, a signal sounds and a warning lamp lights up. A message appears on the Control Display. There is an increased danger of ice. Ice can form even at temperatures above +377/+3 6. Drive carefully, especially on bridges and shaded roadways; otherwise, your risk of accident increases.< You can set the unit of measure 7 or 6 on the Control Display, refer to Units of measure on page 79. Reserve After the reserve quantity has been reached, a message briefly appears on the Control Display; the cruising range is shown in the computer. Below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km, the message remains on the Control Display. Refuel as soon as possible once your cruising range falls below 30 miles/ 50 km, otherwise engine functions are not ensured and damage can occur.< 70 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 244 - © 08/07 BMW AG