Tachometer, Coolant temperature, Current fuel consumption – BMW 2012 X6M User Manual

Page 72: Engine oil temperature, Displays

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Tachometer

Never force the engine speed up into the red
warning field, see arrow. In this range, the fuel
supply is interrupted to protect the engine.

Coolant temperature

A warning lamp will come on if the coolant, and
therefore the engine, becomes too hot. In addi‐
tion, a message will appear on the Control Dis‐
play.
Check the coolant level, refer to page

267

.

Current fuel consumption*

Displays the current fuel consumption. You can
check whether you are currently driving in an ef‐
ficient and environmentally-friendly manner.

Engine oil temperature*

Cold engine: the pointer is at the low tem‐
perature end. Drive at moderate engine and
vehicle speeds.

Normal operating temperature: the pointer
is in the middle or in the right half of the tem‐
perature display.

Hot engine: the pointer is at the high tem‐
perature end. Switch off the engine imme‐
diately and allow it to cool down.

If the engine oil temperature is too high, a mes‐
sage appears on the Control Display.
Check the oil level, refer to page

265

.

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