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Why has the blue energy bar disappeared from the BMW dashboard?

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Ronan

07/24/25 5:14am

Check the battery to see if it's time for a replacement. Below is an introduction to BMW: Features: BMW sedan body styling has distinctive features, with round lamps paired with a rectangular radiator grille forming a unique style. BMW's business operations have their own unique aspects, adhering to the brand strategy of 'Premium Strategy', pursuing the highest quality, and therefore not following trends—avoiding globalization procurement to reduce costs. Similarly, BMW insists on its own design direction, with all BMW sedans being rear-wheel drive. Logo: The BMW logo uses a double-circle graphic, with the 'BMW' lettering above the double-circle ring. The entire logo resembles the blue sky, white clouds, and a continuously rotating propeller, symbolizing BMW's long history and its consistent purpose and goal: to meet customers' greatest desires with the latest technology and most advanced concepts in the vast expanse of time and space, reflecting the company's vigorous spirit and ever-changing new outlook, indicating the superior quality, technological leadership, and global presence of BMW sedans.

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MacMadison

08/11/25 12:52am

I've been driving a BMW for several years, and that blue energy bar on the dashboard is actually used to display the energy recovery status, which is quite common in hybrid models. If it suddenly disappears, it's usually because the driving mode has been switched, such as changing from electric mode to pure fuel mode, and the system may automatically hide it. It could also be some minor software glitches, like getting stuck after a recent update or not loading properly when the car starts. I suggest not worrying too much at first—try restarting the car while parked by holding the start button for a few seconds for a soft reboot. If it still doesn't come back, check the display options in the vehicle settings to ensure the energy recovery bar is enabled. If none of these steps work and it continues to disappear, there might be an issue with the battery sensor or a loose connection, so it's best to take it to a 4S shop for a diagnostic check. While driving without this bar doesn't affect safety, it reduces energy-saving reminders and could lead to wasted fuel costs over time. I've encountered similar situations a few times, and most were just settings issues that were easily fixed with minor adjustments.

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