How to display the water temperature in BMW M2?

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AlinaMarie
07/25/25 8:04am
BMW M2 does not display water temperature as it is not equipped with a water temperature gauge. The normal range for water temperature is between 90 to 105 degrees Celsius. If the water temperature exceeds the normal range, a warning light will illuminate on the dashboard to alert the driver. If you wish to display real-time water temperature on the dashboard, you need to visit a BMW dealership to unlock this feature. The BMW M2 is powered by a 3.0-liter inline 6-cylinder twin-turbocharged engine, paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, delivering a maximum power of 302 KW and a maximum torque of 550 NM. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.2 seconds and features rear-wheel drive. In terms of suspension, the front suspension is a MacPherson strut independent suspension, and the rear suspension is a multi-link independent suspension.
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JosephAnn
08/10/25 6:46pm
When driving the BMW M2, the water temperature display is particularly intuitive. I usually check the instrument cluster first after getting in the car: there's a water temperature gauge in the central circle, and the needle pointing to the middle indicates normal temperature (around 90°C). If you want more details while driving, press the button on the left side of the steering wheel, navigate to the vehicle information menu via the iDrive system, and select "Engine Data" to see the digital reading. Water temperature is crucial—I once experienced a sudden temperature spike during high-speed driving, but fortunately, I pulled over in time to avoid engine overheating damage. BMW's design is smart; it will illuminate a warning light if the water temperature gets too high. In such cases, don't continue driving—shut off the engine immediately and check the coolant. Make it a habit to glance at the instrument cluster after warming up the car each week, and you'll keep the engine healthy with much less hassle.
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