BMW 3 Series 2018-2023 Owners Manual: Shift point indicator
Concept
The shift lights indicate the upshift point at which the best possible acceleration can be achieved.
Functional requirement
Shift lights are shown when the SPORT or SPORT PLUS driving program is activated.
Switching on/off
Steptronic Sport transmission:
1. Select SPORT or SPORT PLUS driving mode.
Press Driving Dynamics Control.
2. Activate the M manual mode of the transmission.
Display
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- Current engine speed is displayed in the tachometer.
- Arrow 1: successive yellow illuminated fields indicate an increase in the speed.
- Arrow 2: successive orange illuminated fields indicate the upcoming shift moment.
- Arrow 3: the field lights up red. Do not wait any further to shift.
When the maximum speed is reached, the entire display flashes red and the supply of fuel is interrupted in order to protect the engine.
Standby state and drive-ready state
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The letters OFF in the
tachometer
indicate that drive-ready state
is switched off and standby state
is switched on.
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The letters READY in the
tachometer
indicate that the Auto
Start/Stop function is ready to
start the engine automatically.
For further information, see Idle state, standby state, and drive-ready state.
Engine oil temperature
Display
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Cold engine: the pointer is
at
the low temperature end.Drive at moderate engine and vehicle speeds.
- Normal operating temperature: the pointer is in the middle or in the lower half of the temperature display.
- Hot engine: the pointer is at the high end of the temperature range. In addition, a Check Control message is displayed.
Indicator light in the instrument cluster
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A red indicator light is
displayed.
Fuel gauge
Concept
The current fill level of the fuel tank is displayed.
General information
Vehicle tilt position may cause the display to
vary.
Display
An arrow beside the fuel pump
symbol shows which side of ...
External temperature
General information
If the indicator drops to +37 ℉/+3 ℃ or lower, a
signal sounds.
A Check Control message is displayed.
There is an increased risk of ice on roads.
Safety information
Warning
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Other materials:
Operation via touchpad
General information
Some iDrive functions can be operated using the
touchpad on the Controller.
Selecting functions
Via iDrive:
1. "CAR".
2. "Settings".
3. "General settings".
4. "Touchpad".
5. Select the desired setting:
"Character input": enter letters and numbers.
"Map": use the map.
"Sea ...
Pressure Control Solenoid "A" Performance (Shift Solenoid
Valve SL1)
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The ECM uses signals from the vehicle speed sensor to
detect the actual gear position (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th
or 5th gear).
Then the ECM compares the actual gear with the shift schedule in the ECM memory
to detect mechanical
problems of the shift solenoid valves, valve b ...
Diagnosis system
1. CHECK DLC3
The ECU uses ISO 15765-4 for communication.
The terminal arrangement of the DLC3 complies
with SAE J1962 and meets the ISO 15765-4 format.
NOTICE:
*: Before measuring the resistance, leave the
vehicle as is for at least 1 minute and do not
operate the igniti ...
