2008 BMW M5 Owner's Manual - Page 75

Computer Displays in instrument panel For different routes You can display the average speed and average consumption for two different routes on the Control Display, refer to the following and to Trip computer*. Displays on Control Display You can also call up the computer via iDrive. For operating principle refer to page 16. 1. Press the button. This opens the start menu. To display the information, press the BC button on the turn signal lever. The following information is displayed in the specified order: > Cruising range > Average speed Navigation 4. Select "Onboard info" and press the controller. > Estimated time of arrival at destination and remaining distance: Mobility Reference > Entering a distance manually in the computer, see below. > Entering a destination in the navigation system*, refer to page 138. > Cruising range Communications Entertainment > Average fuel consumption 2. Move the controller to the right to open "Navigation". Without navigation system*: Open "Car Data". 3. Select "Car Data" and press the controller. Controls Driving tips 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.< Average speed Periods with the vehicle parked and the engine stopped are not included in the calculations of average speed. To reset average speed: press the BC button on the 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. To reset average fuel consumption: Press the BC button on the turn signal lever for approx. 2 seconds. 73 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 248 - © 08/07 BMW AG At a glance