BMW 3: Shift point indicator
Concept
The shift lights indicate the upshift point at which the best possible acceleration can be achieved.
Functional requirement
Shift lights are shown when the SPORT or SPORT PLUS driving program is activated.
Switching on/off
Steptronic Sport transmission:
1. Select SPORT or SPORT PLUS driving mode.
Press Driving Dynamics Control.
2. Activate the M manual mode of the transmission.
Display
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- Current engine speed is displayed in the tachometer.
- Arrow 1: successive yellow illuminated fields indicate an increase in the speed.
- Arrow 2: successive orange illuminated fields indicate the upcoming shift moment.
- Arrow 3: the field lights up red. Do not wait any further to shift.
When the maximum speed is reached, the entire display flashes red and the supply of fuel is interrupted in order to protect the engine.
Standby state and drive-ready state
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The letters OFF in the
tachometer
indicate that drive-ready state
is switched off and standby state
is switched on.
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The letters READY in the
tachometer
indicate that the Auto
Start/Stop function is ready to
start the engine automatically.
For further information, see Idle state, standby state, and drive-ready state.
Engine oil temperature
Display
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Cold engine: the pointer is
at
the low temperature end.Drive at moderate engine and vehicle speeds.
- Normal operating temperature: the pointer is in the middle or in the lower half of the temperature display.
- Hot engine: the pointer is at the high end of the temperature range. In addition, a Check Control message is displayed.
Indicator light in the instrument cluster
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A red indicator light is
displayed.
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External temperature
General information
If the indicator drops to +37 ℉/+3 ℃ or lower, a
signal sounds.
A Check Control message is displayed.
There is an increased risk of ice on roads.
Safety information
Warning
Service requirements
Concept
The function displays the service requirements
and the corresponding maintenance scopes.
General information
After switching on drive-ready state, the instrument
cluster briefly displays avail
Speed Limit Info
Speed Limit Info
Concept
Speed Limit Info shows the currently valid speed
limit in the instrument cluster and, if necessary,
the Head-up Display.
General information
The camera in the area of the inte
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Shift paddles
Concept
The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow
you to shift gears quickly while keeping both
hands on the steering wheel.
General information
Shifting
The vehicle only shifts at suitable engine and
road speeds.
Short-term manual mode
In selector lever position D, actuating a shift paddle
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