Text messages

Text messages in combination with a symbol in the instrument cluster explain a Check Control message and the meaning of the indicator and warning lamps.

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    Switch off the engine during longer stops
    Switch off the engine during longer stops, e.g., at traffic lights, railroad crossings or in traffic congestion. Fuel savings are achieved after the vehicle is switched off for only approx. 4 s ...

    Instrument cluster
    1 Fuel gauge 2 Speedometer 3 Indicator/warning lamps 4 Tachometer 5 Engine oil temperature 6 External temperature 7 Electronic displays 8 Miles, trip miles 9 Clock 10 Reset miles ...

    If the worst comes to the worst: BMW Assist Emergency Call with automatic vehicle location
    In the event of an accident in the new BMW 3-Series, the Advanced eCall function from BMW ConnectedDrive allows the emergency services to receive detailed information on the type of collision and ...