e32 foreign languages on display panel

[nicey]

Have just bought a 1989 730i and below the speedo the display flashes up stuff in a foreign language, had a look in the book but cant find anything, anybody help?
Thanx in advance

[Fushion_Julz]

I'd guess this is a function of the OBC and that will also display the language incorrectly.

There are some extra "secret" functions of that type of OBC...That type is also similar to the ones in the E34 range (but not exactly the same)...

I've copied this:

Next, you need to set the country setting for language, miles/km, C/F and l/100Km / Km/l. - To do this you need to access the OBC test menu by simultaneously pressing the 1000 and 10 keys so that the display changes to "TEST". With the 10 & 1 keys enter 11 on the display and then press the S/R button. "0 LAND" should now be on the display and you can alter this by using the 1000 & 100 keys and the S/R to save. The settings are from "0 LAND" to "9 LAND" and through trial and error you should be able to find the setting that is best for you. Also, some settings use US gallons while others use European gallons so take that into account.

from

http://www.bmwe34.net/Wiki/tiki-index.php?page=OBC

HTH