Instrument cluster

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Instrument cluster

1. Turn signal indicator lamp

2. Speedometer

3. Indicator/warning lamps

4. Active cruise control

5. Tachometer

6. BMW X5: current fuel consumption
BMW X6: engine oil temperature or
current fuel consumption

7. Display for

▷ Clock
▷ External temperature
▷ Indicator/warning lamps
▷ Cruise control
▷ Active Cruise Control
▷ BMW X5: reserve display for diesel exhaust fluid

8. Display for

▷ Automatic transmission position
▷ HDC Hill Descent Contro
▷ Computer
▷ Date of next scheduled service, and remaining distance to be driven
▷ Odometer and trip odometer
▷ High-beam Assistant
▷ present Check Control message present
▷ Adaptive Drive: Sport chassis and suspension tuning

9. Fuel gauge

10. Resetting the trip odometer
Viewing service requirement display

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