Odometers, outside temperature indicator, clock

1 Button in the instrument cluster
2 Time, outside temperature and date
3 Total and trip odometers
Units of measurement
On changing the distance units (kilometers or miles) and the outside temperature units (°C or °F).
This setting is stored in the memory for the key currently in use.
Time, date, outside temperature
The outside temperature and time are displayed when the ignition key is in position Radio or higher.
On setting the clock.
Displaying the date

Press the upper button on the turn signal lever – the date appears on the display.
For setting the date, see.
Each press of the upper or lower button changes the display: time, outside temperature, date, automatic diagnostic messages.
Low temperature warning
When the outside temperature drops to +36 °F, a warning tone sounds and the indicator lamp illuminates. A message appears on the Control Display.
Caution, risk of ice.
Ice may form even at higher temperatures. Be especially careful on bridges and in shaded areas of the road.◄
Total and trip odometers
To reset the trip odometer:
with the ignition on, press button 1 in the instrument cluster.
When parked
To display the time, outside temperature and odometer readings after the electronic key has been removed from the ignition lock, press button 1 in the instrument cluster.
Test yourself
A quick BMW X3 quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.