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
The letters OFF in the
tachometer
indicate that drive-ready state
is switched off and standby state
is switched on.
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
Indicator light in the instrument
cluster
A red indicator light is
displayed.
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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
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
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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Display
If a collision with a pedestrian or a cyclist is imminent,
a warning symbol appears on the instrument
cluster and in the Head-up Display.
The red symbol is displayed and a
signal
sounds.
Alternatively, depending on the
vehicle
equipment, a red warning triangle lights
up in the instrument
Concept
The integrated Universal Remote Control in the
interior mirror can operate up to 3 functions of
remote-controlled systems such as garage door
drives, barriers, or lighting systems.
General information
The Integrated Universal Remote Control replaces
up to 3 different hand-held transmitters.