Changing MPG display

jumpthewire · 11-09-2010, 05:02 PM

On the speedo cluster, how do you change the MPG display to the clock instead?

Couldn't find it in the manual. Try pressing and holding clock button, but
didn't do anything.

bigdog16028 · 11-09-2010, 05:15 PM

look on the end of your turn signal stalk. the button that says BC. that will cycle the display through all the monitored items. when you get to the MPG you can then press and hold the BC button. that will reset your mpg to zero. you can also switch from c to f on the temp with this same button.

Cheers
Jerry in Germany

jumpthewire · 11-09-2010, 05:33 PM

ahh
Thanks Jerry!!

ZZZZ · 11-09-2010, 06:52 PM

Note that the MPG is 'average MPG' not 'Live MPG'. If you have GPS you can also change it to L/KM or 100KM/L.

jumpthewire · 11-09-2010, 06:57 PM

good to know!

here's a dumb question......what are the benefits of monitoring your MPG?

gcochard · 11-09-2010, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by jumpthewire

good to know!

here's a dumb question......what are the benefits of monitoring your MPG?

Knowing whether you have a lead foot?

thenewkid · 11-09-2010, 10:31 PM

would 18-20mpg in an 3.0si be considered a lead foot??

r4gs · 11-09-2010, 10:53 PM

^i'm guessing yes? i average 21mpg in my m coupe and tt's already with a fair amount of spirited driving!

gcochard · 11-09-2010, 11:27 PM

Definitely a lead foot, I average 22.8 in my e36 m3 and i'm no slouch myself.

Eccentric · 11-10-2010, 09:06 AM

haha congrats with the milage! i average 18.1 in my M and i thought i was driving the car hard. You must be having a blast with your ride!

esqu1re · 11-10-2010, 09:31 AM

17.3 mpg and I baby the throttle.

(city driving)

Nhopkins1394 · 11-10-2010, 09:58 AM

I've had my 3.0si for about 6 months.
My MPG runs around 26.
On the highway, I'm getting 30 if I don't do 80 mph.
So yes, perhaps a little heavy on the throttle for a non ///M

Hawkeye · 11-10-2010, 10:52 AM

^^I am right around the same. Got 23 this last tank and thought I drove it overly spirited.

Do you cruise at 5K RPM all the time or something?!?

Lance_Goodthrust · 11-10-2010, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Nhopkins1394

I've had my 3.0si for about 6 months.
My MPG runs around 26.
On the highway, I'm getting 30 if I don't do 80 mph.
So yes, perhaps a little heavy on the throttle for a non ///M

Exactly my numbers too, 26/30 on my 3.0si.

scottyD · 11-10-2010, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by jumpthewire

good to know!

here's a dumb question......what are the benefits of monitoring your MPG?

Also helps to indicate if something is wrong with your engine...

For example if you're used to getting 25mpg and all of a sudden on the last tank you got 15mpg, you might have some indication that something is wrong.

jrich4411 · 11-10-2010, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jumpthewire

good to know!

here's a dumb question......what are the benefits of monitoring your MPG?

Regardless of whether you have a lead foot or not, we all know what we average for our individual driving style. If you suddenly get a significant drop in MPGs, then it is a sign that there is something happening with your engine.

bosstones · 11-10-2010, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by jumpthewire

good to know!

here's a dumb question......what are the benefits of monitoring your MPG?

Knowing you won when you get it to single digits (lowest score wins)?

pokeybritches · 11-11-2010, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by bosstones

Knowing you won when you get it to single digits (lowest score wins)?

That's funny. I always reset my mpg display prior to driving the car hard, just to see how low it gets.

Z4Murder · 11-11-2010, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by pokeybritches

That's funny. I always reset my mpg display prior to driving the car hard, just to see how low it gets.

i reset the trip odomoter every time i fill up to check my gas mileage... does that also reset the average mpg display?

bosstones · 11-11-2010, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Z4Murder

i reset the trip odomoter every time i fill up to check my gas mileage... does that also reset the average mpg display?

Nope. They're reset independently.

Z4Murder · 11-11-2010, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by bosstones

Nope. They're reset independently.

so should i just hit the s/r reset button when the mpg is displayed?

scottyD · 11-11-2010, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Z4Murder

so should i just hit the s/r reset button when the mpg is displayed?

No, while MPGs are displayed hold down the same "BC" button on the turn signal stalk you use to switch the display between the MPGs, range, MPH, time, and temperature.

It will reset after holding for a few seconds.

This same technique will reset the average MPH counter, change the clock between 12H/24H format, and will switch the units shown for temperature between Fahrenheit and Celsius (depending on which one is shown when you hold the button).

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bigdog16028 New Member 0 Rep 23 Posts Drives: 06 Z4 3.0si / 08 328i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Molschbach, Germany iTrader: (0)	look on the end of your turn signal stalk. the button that says BC. that will cycle the display through all the monitored items. when you get to the MPG you can then press and hold the BC button. that will reset your mpg to zero. you can also switch from c to f on the temp with this same button. Cheers Jerry in Germany
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ZZZZ Captain 50 Rep 753 Posts Drives: Z4 3.0i winterbeater Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario iTrader: (1)	Note that the MPG is 'average MPG' not 'Live MPG'. If you have GPS you can also change it to L/KM or 100KM/L.
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jumpthewire First Lieutenant 26 Rep 316 Posts Drives: 2007 silver/grey Z4 3.0si Join Date: May 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (1)	good to know! here's a dumb question......what are the benefits of monitoring your MPG?
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r4gs Viper Driver 36 Rep 1,311 Posts Drives: F-16 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Singapore iTrader: (2)	^i'm guessing yes? i average 21mpg in my m coupe and tt's already with a fair amount of spirited driving!
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gcochard Captain 24 Rep 784 Posts Drives: 2011.5 E90 M3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: South OC iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [0.00]	Definitely a lead foot, I average 22.8 in my e36 m3 and i'm no slouch myself.
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Eccentric Lieutenant 51 Rep 576 Posts Drives: Interlagos Z4 M Coupe Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: In a van, down by the river. iTrader: (0)	haha congrats with the milage! i average 18.1 in my M and i thought i was driving the car hard. You must be having a blast with your ride!
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esqu1re Lieutenant Colonel 44 Rep 1,855 Posts Drives: M Coupe Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	17.3 mpg and I baby the throttle. (city driving) __________________ ///M Coupe: RPI Scoop, OE Strut, CDV, Volk RE30, SS Brake Lines, Stromung Exhaust
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