BMW 3: 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
The letters OFF in the
tachometer
indicate that drive-ready state
is switched off and standby state
is switched on.
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
Indicator light in the instrument
cluster
A red indicator light is
displayed.
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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
Concept
The function displays the service requirements
and the corresponding maintenance scopes.
General information
After switching on drive-ready state, the instrument
cluster briefly displays avail
Speed Limit Info
Concept
Speed Limit Info shows the currently valid speed
limit in the instrument cluster and, if necessary,
the Head-up Display.
General information
The camera in the area of the inte
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When the coolant temperature is low, for example after driving off, or in
all-electric driving, the electric
changeover valve is activated by the Body Domain Controller (BDC). The
electrical changeover valve
blocks the supply from the coolant circuit of the combustion engine. The coolant
is now p
To guarantee the thermal operating safety of the electrical machine in every
situation, it is cooled with
coolant in the G20 PHEV. For this, the electrical machine is integrated in the
coolant circuit of the
transmission.
To cool the stator coils, the transmission oil is directed through a c