On-Board Computer
Displays in the instrument cluster

To display information, press the button on the turn signal lever.
The following information is displayed in the sequence shown:
► Range;
► Average speed;
► Average fuel consumption.
For setting the units of measurement, refer to "Changing Formats and Units of Measurement" on page 54.
Range
The predicted range on the fuel remaining in the tank is displayed. The range is calculated based on the average fuel consumption over the last 30 km.
When the driving range is less than 50 kilometers, be sure to refuel, otherwise you risk damaging the engine.◄
Average Speed
When calculating the average speed, stops with the engine switched off are not taken into account.
To reset the average speed value, press and hold the button on the turn signal lever for 2 seconds.
Average Fuel Consumption
The average fuel consumption value is calculated over the entire time the engine is running.
To reset the average fuel consumption value, press and hold the button on the turn signal lever for 2 seconds.
Test yourself
A quick BMW X3 quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.