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Displays
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Displays
ample on account of the optional equipment se‐
lected or the country variant. This also applies to
safety-relevant functions and systems. Please
comply with the relevant laws and regulations
when using the corresponding functions and
systems.
Vehicle equipment
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and special equipment available for the
model series. It may therefore describe equip‐
ment which is not installed in your vehicle, for ex‐
Overview, instrument cluster
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Speedometer
Driving dynamic systems
Messages, for example, Check Control
Revolution counterꢀꢁ134
Current consumption
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Electronic displays
Fuel gaugeꢀꢁ133
To reset the trip distance recorderꢀꢁ134
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Seat belt reminder for rear seats
Check Control
Seat belt on the corresponding rear seat
is not fastened.
Principle
The Check Control monitors vehicle functions
and alerts you to any faults in the monitored sys‐
tems.
Airbag system
Airbag system and belt tensioner may be
faulty.
General
Immediately have the vehicle checked by
a Service Partner of the manufacturer or another
qualified Service Partner or a specialist work‐
shop.
A Check Control message is displayed as a com‐
bination of indicator or warning lamps and text
messages in the instrument cluster.
Where required, an acoustic signal is also output
and a text message shown on the Control Dis‐
play.
Parking brake
The parking brake is engaged.
Release the parking brake, see
page 117.
Indicator and warning lamps
General
Front-end collision warning
Indicator and warning lamps in the instrument
cluster can illuminate in a variety of combinations
and colours.
An advance warning is given for example
if there is an impending risk of collision or
the distance from the vehicle ahead is
too short.
When the engine starts or the ignition is
switched on, the functionality of some lights is
checked and they illuminate briefly.
Increase the distance.
Indicator lamp flashes: acute warning indicating
an imminent risk of a collision because the vehi‐
cle is approaching another vehicle at a relatively
high differential speed.
Red lights
Seat belt reminder
The driver's side seat belt is not fas‐
tened. On some country variants: the
front passenger seat belt is not fastened
or objects are detected on the front passenger
seat.
Intervene by braking and, if necessary, perform‐
ing an evasive manoeuvre.
Person warning
If the indicator lamp flashes or is illuminated: seat
belt on the driver's or front passenger side is not
fastened. The seat belt reminder can also be
triggered if there are objects in the front passen‐
ger seat.
Symbol in the instrument cluster.
If there is a risk of collision with a detec‐
ted person, the symbol illuminates and a
signal sounds.
Check whether the seat belt has been fastened
correctly.
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Dynamic Stability Control DSC
deactivated, or Dynamic Traction Control
DTC activated
Orange lights
Active Cruise Control
DSC is deactivated or DTC is activated.
The number of transverse bars shows
the selected distance to the vehicle in
front.
DSC, see page 176, and DTC, see
page 177.
Vehicle recognition, Active Cruise Control
Runflat indicator RPA
Indicator lamp is illuminated: system has
detected a vehicle ahead.
The runflat indicator reports a loss of tyre
inflation pressure in a tyre.
Indicator lamp flashes: the requirements
for operation of the system are no longer being
met.
Reduce your speed and carefully stop
the vehicle. Avoid heavy braking and sudden
steering manoeuvres.
The system has been deactivated but will con‐
tinue to brake until the driver actively takes over
the vehicle by depressing the brake or accelera‐
tor pedal.
Runflat indicator, see page 159.
Tyre Pressure Monitor TPM
The indicator lamp illuminates: the Tyre
Pressure Monitor is reporting a low tyre
inflation pressure or a flat tyre. Note the
information in the Check Control message.
Yellow lights
Anti-lock Brake System ABS
The indicator lamp flashes and then illuminates
continuously: no flat tyres or loss of tyre inflation
pressure can be detected.
Braking force boost may be faulty. Avoid
sudden braking. Bear in mind that the
braking distance will be longer.
▷ Fault due to systems or devices with the
same radio frequency: the system is auto‐
matically reactivated upon leaving the field of
interference.
Have the vehicle checked immediately by a Serv‐
ice Partner of the manufacturer or another quali‐
fied Service Partner or a specialist workshop.
▷ TPM could not complete the reset: perform a
system reset again.
Dynamic Stability Control DSC
If the indicator lamp is flashing: DSC is
regulating the acceleration and braking
forces. The vehicle is being stabilised.
Decrease speed and adjust driving style to the
road conditions.
▷ A wheel without TPM wheel electronics is fit‐
ted: have it checked by a Service Partner of
the manufacturer or another qualified Service
Partner or a specialist workshop if necessary.
▷ Malfunction: have the system checked by a
Service Partner of the manufacturer or an‐
other qualified Service Partner or a specialist
workshop.
If the indicator lamp is illuminated: DSC has
failed.
Have the system checked by a Service Partner
of the manufacturer or another qualified Service
Partner or a specialist workshop.
Tyre Pressure Monitor, see page 155.
DSC, see page 176.
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Steering system
Side lights, driving lights
The side lights or driving lights are
Steering system faulty.
switched on.
Have the system checked by a Service
Partner of the manufacturer or another
qualified Service Partner or a specialist work‐
shop.
Side lights / low-beam headlights, driving
lights control, see page 144.
Front fog lights
Front fog lights are switched on.
Front fog lights, see page 148.
Engine warning light
Engine function malfunctioning.
Have the vehicle checked by a Service
Partner of the manufacturer or another
qualified Service Partner or a specialist work‐
shop.
High-beam assistance
High-beam assistance is switched on.
The high-beam headlights are switched
on and off automatically according to
Socket for on-board diagnosis, see page 281.
traffic conditions.
Lane Departure Warning
High-beam assistance, see page 147.
System is switched on and warns you
under certain conditions if you leave a
detected lane without indicating first.
Cruise Control
The system is switched on. The speed
set using the controls on the steering
wheel is maintained.
Lane Departure Warning, see page 171.
Rear fog light
Rear fog light is switched on.
Rear fog light, see page 148.
Manual speed limiter
If the indicator lamp is illuminated: the
system is switched on.
Green lights
Indicator lamp flashes: set speed limit is
exceeded. An acoustic signal may sound.
Seat belt reminder for rear seats
Reduce speed or deactivate system.
Seat belt on the corresponding rear seat
is fastened.
Blue lights
Turn indicator
High-beam headlights
The turn indicator is switched on.
The high-beam headlights are switched
on.
If the indicator bulb flashes more rapidly
than usual, a turn indicator has failed.
High-beam headlights, see page 118.
Turn indicators, see page 117.
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Text messages
Hiding Check Control messages
Text messages and symbols in the instrument
cluster explain what a Check Control message
means and what the indicator and warning lamps
signify.
Supplementary text messages
You can call up additional information, for exam‐
ple the cause of the fault and any action required,
via Check Control.
Press the button on the turn indicator lever.
If the message is urgent, the supplementary text
is shown in the Control Display automatically.
Depending on the Check Control message, the
following functions can be selected.
Continuous display
Some Check Control messages are displayed
permanently and remain until the fault has been
repaired. If a number of malfunctions have occur‐
red at the same time, the messages are dis‐
played in succession.
▷ "Owner's Handbook"
Display additional information on the Check
Control message in the Integrated Owner's
Handbook.
The messages can be hidden for approximately
8 seconds. Afterwards they are displayed again
automatically.
▷ "Service request"
Contact a Service Partner of the manufac‐
turer or another qualified Service Partner or a
specialist workshop.
Temporary display
▷ "BMW Roadside Assistance"
Contact breakdown assistance.
Some Check Control messages are automati‐
cally hidden after approximately 20 seconds. The
Check Control messages remain saved and can
be displayed again.
Messages displayed at the end of
a journey
Certain messages displayed when driving are
displayed again when the ignition is switched off.
Displaying saved Check Control
messages
Via iDrive:
Fuel gauge
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle status"
An arrow next to the petrol pump
symbol shows on which side of
the vehicle the fuel filler flap is lo‐
cated.
3.
"Check Control"
4. Select a text message.
Display
The angle of the vehicle may
cause the display to fluctuate.
Check Control
Note the information about refuelling.
At least one Check Control message is
displayed or saved.
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Safety note
Revolution counter
It is vital to avoid engine speeds in the red warn‐
ing zone. In this zone, the fuel supply is interrup‐
ted to protect the engine.
WARNING
Even at temperatures above +3 ℃/+37 ℉
there may be an increased risk of black ice, for
example on bridges or on shaded sections of
road. There is a risk of accident. At low temper‐
atures, adjust the driving style to the weather
conditions.
Coolant temperature
If the coolant and therefore the engine become
too hot, a Check Control message is displayed.
Checking the coolant level.
Display
The outside temperature is dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
Odometer and trip distance
recorder
Display
▷ Odometer, arrow 1.
Time
▷ Trip distance recorder, ar‐
row 2.
The time is shown in the instru‐
ment cluster.
The time can be set on the Con‐
trol Display.
Showing/resetting the distance
Press the button.
▷ When the ignition is switched
off, the time, outside tempera‐
ture and odometer are dis‐
played.
Date
The date is displayed on the in‐
strument cluster.
▷ When the ignition is switched on, the trip dis‐
tance recorder is reset.
The date can be set on the Con‐
trol Display.
Outside temperature
Range
General
If the display drops to +3 ℃/+37 ℉ or lower, a
signal sounds.
General
If the remaining range is low:
▷ A Check Control message is displayed briefly.
A Check Control message is shown.
There is an increased risk of black ice.
▷ The on-board computer shows the remaining
range.
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▷ If a dynamic driving style is adopted, for ex‐
ample fast cornering, engine function at all
times cannot be ensured.
Displaying the current
consumption
Depending on equipment, the current consump‐
tion can be shown as a bar display in the instru‐
ment cluster.
If the range drops below approximately 50 km,
30 miles the Check Control message is dis‐
played continuously.
Via iDrive:
Safety notes
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Displays"
NOTE
If the range drops below 50 km, 30 miles, the
engine may no longer be supplied with suffi‐
cient fuel. Engine function is no longer ensured.
There is a risk of material damage. Refuel in
good time.
4. "Instrument cluster"
5. "Analogue additional displays"
Energy recuperation
Display
Display
In overrun mode, the kinetic en‐
ergy of the vehicle is converted
into electrical energy. The vehicle
battery is partially charged and
fuel consumption can be lowered.
The current range is shown in the
instrument cluster.
Current consumption
Service requirements
Instrument cluster
Principle
Shows the momentary fuel con‐
sumption. It is possible to check
the economy and environmental
compatibility of your driving style.
The function shows the current service require‐
ments and related maintenance jobs.
General
The distance or time remaining until the next
service is displayed briefly in the instrument clus‐
ter after drive-ready state is switched on.
Instrument cluster with extended
functionality
The current service requirements can be read
out from the vehicle key by a service advisor.
Shows the momentary fuel con‐
sumption. It is possible to check
the economy and environmental
compatibility of your driving style.
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6. "Date:"
Display
7. Select the desired setting.
Detailed information on service
requirements
Automatic Service notification
More detailed information on the maintenance
work required can be displayed on the Control
Display.
Information on the vehicle's service status and
statutory inspections is transmitted to the Serv‐
ice Partner automatically when a service or in‐
spection is due.
Via iDrive:
It is possible to check when the Service Partner
was notified.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle status"
Via iDrive:
3. Tilt the Controller to the left.
1. "My Vehicle"
4.
"Service requirements"
2. "Vehicle status"
Essential maintenance routines and any stat‐
utory inspections required are displayed.
3. Tilt the Controller to the left.
4.
"Teleservice Call"
5. Select an entry to display more detailed infor‐
mation.
Service history
Principle
Maintenance that has been performed can be
displayed on the Control Display. The function is
available as soon as a maintenance visit has
been documented in the vehicle data.
Symbols
Symbols
Description
No servicing is currently needed.
Maintenance or a statutory in‐
spection is due soon.
General
Have maintenance work performed by a Service
Partner of the manufacturer or another qualified
Service Partner or a specialist workshop. The
maintenance work carried out is documented in
the vehicle data.
Servicing is overdue.
Entering deadlines
Displays
Enter deadlines for statutory vehicle inspections.
Via iDrive:
Ensure that the date and time are set correctly in
the vehicle.
1. "My Vehicle"
Via iDrive:
2. "Vehicle status"
1. "My Vehicle"
3. Tilt the Controller to the left.
2. "Vehicle status"
4.
5.
"Service requirements"
"Service history"
3. Tilt the Controller to the left.
4.
"Service requirements"
6. Select an entry to display more detailed infor‐
mation.
5. "Vehicle inspection"
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Symbols
Steptronic transmission:
displays
Symbols
Description
Example Description
Green: maintenance has been
carried out on time.
Most efficient gear is engaged.
Yellow: maintenance has been
carried out later than scheduled.
Shift to a more efficient gear.
Maintenance has not been car‐
ried out.
Speed Limit Info with
overtaking restriction
display
Shift point indicator
Principle
Speed Limit Info
The system recommends the most efficient gear
for the current driving situation.
Principle
General
Speed Limit Info shows the currently detected
speed limit in the instrument cluster.
Depending on the equipment and the country
specifications, the shift point indicator is active in
the manual mode of the Steptronic transmission
and with the manual gearbox.
General
The camera located near the interior rear-view
mirror detects traffic signs at the edge of the
road as well as variable overhead signs. Traffic
signs with additional signs, for example in wet
conditions, are also detected, compared with in‐
ternal vehicle data, for example of the rain sen‐
sor, and displayed, depending on the situation.
The system takes the information saved in the
navigation system into account and also displays
the speed limits for sections of road with no road
signs.
Information on up or down shifting are displayed
in the instrument cluster.
Manual gearbox: displays
Symbol Description
Most efficient gear is engaged.
Shift up into most efficient gear.
Shift down into most efficient gear.
Shift to neutral.
Speed limits for towing a trailer are not shown.
Overtaking restriction display
Principle
Overtaking restriction signs and end of restriction
signs that are detected by the camera are indica‐
ted by corresponding symbols in the instrument
cluster.
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General
Display
General
The system only considers no overtaking restric‐
tions and ends of restrictions that are indicated
by means of signs.
Speed Limit Info is shown continuously in the in‐
strument cluster.
Nothing will be displayed in the following situa‐
tions:
Overtaking restrictions are displayed together
with Speed Limit Info.
▷ In countries in which no overtaking is primarily
shown by road markings.
Speed Limit Info
▷ On routes without signs.
Present speed limit.
▷ In the case of railway crossings, lane mark‐
ings and other situations which indicate an
overtaking restriction but which are not sign‐
posted to this effect.
Overtaking restrictions for towing a trailer are not
shown.
Speed Limit Info unavailable.
Safety note
WARNING
The system does not relieve you of your per‐
sonal responsibility to assess the visibility con‐
ditions and traffic situation correctly. There is a
risk of accident. Adapt your driving style to the
traffic conditions. Observe the traffic situation
and intervene actively if the situation warrants it.
Overtaking restriction display
No overtaking.
End of overtaking restriction.
Overview
Camera
System limits
In some situations, functionality may be limited or
incorrect information may be displayed, for ex‐
ample:
▷ In thick fog, wet conditions or snow.
▷ If signs are fully or partially obscured by ob‐
jects, stickers or paint.
The camera is located near the rear-view mirror.
Keep the windscreen clean and clear in this area.
▷ If the vehicle is too close to the vehicle ahead.
▷ In the case of bright oncoming light or strong
reflections.
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▷ If the area of windscreen in front of the rear-
view mirror is covered with condensation, dirt,
stickers, labels, etc.
Activating the list and selecting a
setting
▷ As a result of incorrect detection by the cam‐
era.
▷ If the speed limits saved in the navigation
system are wrong.
▷ In areas not covered by the navigation sys‐
tem.
▷ If there are navigation discrepancies, for ex‐
ample due to changes in road layout.
Turn the knurled wheel on the right-hand side of
the steering wheel to activate the corresponding
list.
▷ When overtaking buses or trucks with speed
stickers.
▷ If traffic signs do not correspond to the stand‐
ard.
1. Turn the knurled wheel and select the re‐
quired setting.
▷ If signs are detected that apply to a parallel
road.
2. Press the knurled wheel.
▷ During the camera calibration process imme‐
diately after vehicle delivery.
Display
Selection lists
General
Depending on equipment, the following can be
displayed or operated via the buttons and the
knurled wheel on the steering wheel as well as
using the display in the instrument cluster:
▷ Current audio source.
Depending on the equipment, the list in the in‐
strument cluster may differ from the illustration.
▷ Telephone redial.
▷ Activation of the voice control system.
In addition, programs of the Driving Experience
Control are shown.
On-board computer
Principle
The on-board computer shows various vehicle-
related data, for example average values, in the
instrument cluster.
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Calling up information on the
information display
Selecting information
It is possible to select which information from the
on-board computer can be called up on the in‐
formation display in the instrument cluster.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Displays"
4. "Instrument cluster"
5. Select the desired setting.
Press the button on the turn indicator lever.
Information is displayed on the information dis‐
play in the instrument cluster. Press the button
repeatedly to display further information.
Display in the information
display
The information from the on-
board computer is displayed on
the instrument cluster's informa‐
tion display.
Overview of information shown
Repeated pressing of the button on the turn indi‐
cator lever shows the following information on
the information display:
Detailed information
Range
Displays the estimated range available with the
remaining fuel.
▷ Range.
▷ Average consumption, fuel.
▷ Average consumption since leaving the fac‐
tory.
▷ Momentary consumption, fuel.
▷ Average speed.
▷ Date.
The range is calculated based on your driving
style over the last 30 km, 20 miles.
Average consumption
The average consumption is calculated for the
period during which the engine is running.
▷ Engine oil temperature.
▷ Speed.
▷ Depending on the equipment version, arrival
time.
The average consumption is calculated on the
route travelled since the on-board computer was
last reset.
When route guidance is activated in the navi‐
gation system.
▷ Depending on the equipment version, dis‐
tance to destination.
Average speed
The calculation of average speed ignores any
stationary periods where the engine was
switched off manually.
When route guidance is activated in the navi‐
gation system.
▷ ECO PRO bonus range.
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a destination was entered in the navigation sys‐
tem before the startng of the journey.
Resetting average values
The distance to the destination is transferred au‐
tomatically.
Arrival time
Depending on the equipment ver‐
sion, the estimated time of arrival
is displayed if a destination was
entered in the navigation system
before the starting of the journey.
Press and hold the button on the turn indicator
lever.
This requires the time to be set correctly.
The average consumption since leaving the fac‐
tory cannot be reset.
On-board computer on the
Control Display
Engine oil temperature
Principle
Principle
The on-board computer shows various vehicle-
related data, for example average values, on the
Control Display.
The current engine oil temperature is shown in
the instrument cluster.
If the engine is at its optimum operating temper‐
ature, the display is in the centre position.
General
Two types of on-board computer are available on
the Control Display:
General
If the engine oil becomes too hot, along with the
engine, a Check Control message is displayed
too.
▷ "On-board computer": average values, for ex‐
ample consumption are displayed. The val‐
ues can be reset individually.
▷ "Trip computer": values provide an overview
of a particular route, and can be reset as often
as required.
Display
Calling up the on-board computer or
trip computer
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Driving information"
3. "On-board computer" or "Trip computer"
Distance to destination
Depending on the equipment version, the re‐
maining distance to the destination is displayed if
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Resetting the on-board computer
Via iDrive:
Speed warning
Principle
1. "My Vehicle"
A speed limit can be set which triggers a warning
when it is reached.
2. "Driving information"
3. "On-board computer"
4. "Consumption" or "Speed"
5. "OK"
General
The warning is repeated if the vehicle speed ex‐
ceeds the set speed limit again, after it has drop‐
ped below 5 km/h/3 mph.
Resetting the trip computer
Via iDrive:
Adjusting
1. "My Vehicle"
Via iDrive:
2. "Driving information"
3. "Trip computer"
1. "My Vehicle"
4. If necessary, tilt the Controller to the left.
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Speed warning"
4. "Warning at:"
▷
▷
"Reset": all values are reset.
"Reset automatically": all values are
reset if the vehicle is at a standstill for ap‐
proximately 4 hours.
5. Turn the Controller until the desired speed is
displayed.
5. If applicable, "OK"
6. Press the Controller.
Activating/deactivating
Via iDrive:
Sport displays
General
1. "My Vehicle"
Depending on the equipment, the current values
for performance and torque can be shown on the
Control Display.
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Speed warning"
4. "Speed warning"
Showing sport displays
Via iDrive:
Setting the current speed as the
speed warning
1. "My Vehicle"
Via iDrive:
2. "Technology in action"
3. "Sport displays"
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Speed warning"
4. "Select current speed"
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Vehicle status
General
It is possible to show the status of some systems
and perform actions on them.
Calling up the vehicle status
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle status"
Overview of information shown
Symbols
Description
"Flat Tyre Monitor": Status of
the runflat indicator, see
page 159.
"Tyre Pressure Monitor": Status
of the Tyre Pressure Monitor,
see page 155.
"Engine oil level": electronic oil
level check, see page 274.
"AdBlue": BMW Diesel with
BluePerformance, see
page 251.
"Check Control": to display
saved Check Control messages,
see page 133.
"Service requirements": to dis‐
play service requirements, see
page 135.
"Teleservice Call": Teleservice
Call.
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