Computer

Displays in the instrument cluster

Calling up information

Press the button in the turn signal/high beam lever.

Press the button in the turn signal/high beam lever.

The following items of information are displayed in the order listed:

The following items of information are displayed in the order listed:

> Cruising range
> Average speed
> Average fuel consumption
> Current fuel consumption
> No information

To set the corresponding units of measure, refer to Units of measure on page 74.

Cruising range

Displays the estimated cruising range available with the remaining fuel. The range is calculated on the basis of the way the car has been driven over the last 18 miles/30 km and the amount of fuel currently in the tank.

once your cruising range falls below 30 miles/50 km; otherwise, engine functions It is important that you 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.

Average speed

Periods with the vehicle parked and the engine switched off are not included in the calculations of average speed.

With the trip computer, , you can have the average speed for another trip displayed.

To reset average speed: press the button in the turn signal/high beam lever for approx. 2 seconds.

Average fuel consumption

The average fuel consumption is calculated for the time during which the engine is running.

With the trip computer, , you can have the average consumption for another trip displayed.

To reset average fuel consumption: press the button in the turn signal/high beam lever for approx. 2 seconds.

Current fuel consumption

Displays the current fuel consumption. This allows you to see whether your current driving style is conducive to fuel economy with minimum exhaust emissions.

Displays on the Control Display

The computer can also be opened via iDrive.

1.  "Vehicle Info"
2.  "Onboard info" or "Trip computer"

Displaying "Onboard info":

Displaying "Onboard info":

> Cruising range

> Cruising range
> Distance from destination
> Estimated time of arrival if a destination has been entered in the navigation system.

Displaying "Trip computer":

> Departure time

> Departure time
> Trip duration
> Trip distance

Both displays show:

> The average speed and
> the average fuel consumption.

Resetting the fuel consumption and speed

You can reset the values for average speed and average consumption:

1.  Select the respective menu entry.
2.  Press the controller again to confirm your selection.

Resetting the trip computer

You can reset all values:

1.  "Vehicle Info"
2.  "Trip computer"
3.  "Reset"

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