Instrument Cluster E60, E61, E63, E64: Introduction: Notes

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The instrument cluster in the BMW 5-Series and in the BMW 6-Series is distinguished by: compact design and conspicuous optics. Two large pointer instruments show speed and engine revolutions. On the E63/E64, the speedometer has a finer scale.

2 small pointer instruments (hanging needles) display the following:

E61/E61: Fuel reserve and current fuel consumption
E63/E64: Fuel reserve and engine oil temperature

The single-colour indicator and warning lights are arrayed between the two pointer instruments.

There is no warning light to indicate that the fuel level is low. Then the fuel reserve level has been reached, a Check-Control message will be displayed.

Between the two pointer instruments there is an LCD display.

For the first time, 2 moving-disc instruments are used in the instrument cluster. The moving-disc instruments show the speed setting for the cruise control system and the variable engine speed warning zone.

The scales of the instrument cluster are country-specific, vehicle-specific and engine-specific. Navigation-system messages are not shown in the instrument cluster.