Energy control, Fuel gauge, Computer – BMW 535i xDrive Sports Wagon 2009 User Manual

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Energy Control

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

Fuel gauge

Fuel tank capacity: approx. 18.5 US gal/
70 liters, including the reserve capacity of
approx. 2.1 US gal/8 liters.
550i: approx. 2.6 US gal/10 liters reserve
capacity.
You will find information on refueling on
page

220

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If the tilt of the vehicle varies for a longer period,
when you are driving in mountainous areas, for
example, the indicator may fluctuate slightly.

Reserve

After the reserve quantity has been reached, a
message briefly appears on the Control Display;
the remaining range is shown in the computer.
Below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km, the
message remains on the Control Display.

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.

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Computer

Displays in instrument cluster

Press the button on the turn signal lever.
The following information is displayed in the
specified order:

>

Cruising range

>

Average speed

>

Average fuel consumption

>

No information

Cruising range

Displays the estimated cruising range available
with the remaining fuel. The range is projected
based on the driving style over the last 20 miles/
30 km.

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.

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Average speed

Periods with the vehicle parked and the engine
switched off are not included in the calculations
of average speed.
To reset average speed: press BC button on
turn signal lever for approx. 2 seconds.

Average fuel consumption

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

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