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Displays
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Displays
thorized service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes model-specific equip-
ment, systems, and functions that are currently
available, or may become available in the fu-
ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.
Overview
Additional information:
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.
Instrument cluster
Principle
The instrument cluster comprises various digi-
tal displays, e.g., a speedometer, time, range,
temperature as well as indicator and warning
lights.
Instrument cluster
Display ranges on the instrument
cluster
General information
The layout of the instrument cluster adapts to
the respective driving mode. The positions of
some displays may vary, e.g., the selector lever
display.
Some of the displays in the instrument cluster
may differ from the illustrations in the Owner's
Manual.
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Speedometer
Safety information
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3
Driver assistance systems 182
Depending on the equipment: Driver Atten-
tion Camera
Warning
If the displays on the instrument cluster fail,
do not use the vehicle. There may be a risk of
accidents or risk of damage to property. Im-
mediately park the vehicle in a safe manner.
Turning drive-ready state off and on again
may correct the malfunction, allowing you to
continue driving. If the malfunction cannot be
corrected, have the vehicle checked by an au-
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Check Control 128
Selector lever display 114
Gear shift indicator 135
Selection lists 134
Using ECO PRO efficiently 255
Power gauge 135
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Tachometer 136
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Select the menu using the arrow buttons on
the steering wheel where applicable.
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7
Engine temperature 136
Outside temperature 137
Central display range 138
Drive mode 119
3. Select the desired setting using the thumb-
wheel on the steering wheel.
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10 Speed Limit Info 182
Speed Limit Assistant 196
11 Time 140
Settings
Specific displays can be configured individu-
ally, e.g., a second actual speed.
12 Fuel gauge 140
Range 141
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Displays"
Additional information:
4. "Instrument cluster"
5. Select the desired setting.
Indicator/warning lights, refer to page 129.
Operating elements on the steering
wheel
Live Vehicle
Operating
element
Function
Principle
Live Vehicle is a virtual representation of your
own vehicle with different information, e.g., ve-
hicle status or energy flow indicators.
Display the menu bar on the
instrument cluster.
Press the corresponding arrow
key to move the selection.
General information
Appropriate information is shown on the con-
trol display depending on the driving situation.
Fault statuses are not taken into account.
Turn knurled wheel: scroll se-
lection up or down.
Press knurled wheel: confirm
selection.
Adaptive content
The following content is displayed in alternat-
ing order and, if necessary, depending on the
selected drive mode:
Configuring the layout
In COMFORT drive mode, the layout in the in-
strument cluster can be individually configured
and displayed.
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Vehicle status, refer to page 141.
Current driving condition, refer to page 142.
Sport displays, refer to page 142.
Driving style analysis, refer to page 256.
Trip data, refer to page 138.
1.
Press the button on the steering
wheel.
A menu bar is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
Static information
The following information may be shown per-
manently on the control display regardless of
the driving situation and driving mode set.
2. "LAYOUT"
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Vehicle status.
Trip data.
Overview
Adjusting the display
In the Live Vehicle menu, you can choose be-
tween an adaptive display and static content.
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Live Vehicle"
4. "Content"
Head-up display views are projected onto the
windshield using protective glass. The protec-
tive glass is located between the steering
wheel and windshield.
5. Select the desired setting.
BMW Head-up display
Displayable information
The following information is displayed on the
Head-up display:
Principle
The Head-up display projects important infor-
mation, e.g., speed, onto the windshield in the
driver's field of view. Information can be re-
corded without you having to look away from
the road.
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Vehicle speed.
Navigation instructions.
Check Control messages.
Sport displays.
The steering wheel buttons can be used to
configure various views for the Head-up dis-
play. Additional settings can be changed on
the control display, e.g., brightness or height.
Lists and messages.
Driver assistance systems.
Some of this information is only displayed
briefly as needed.
General information
Follow instructions for cleaning the Head-up
display in the Vehicle Care chapter.
Configuring a view
The views for the Head-up display can be set
independently of the display on the instrument
cluster, e.g., a reduced view.
Additional information:
Caring for special components, refer to
page 319.
1.
Press the button on the steering
wheel.
A menu bar is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
2. "HEAD-UP"
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Select the menu using the arrow buttons on
the steering wheel where applicable.
Special windshield
The windshield is part of the system.
3. Select the desired setting using the thumb-
wheel on the steering wheel.
The shape and coating of the special wind-
shield enable the system to function.
If damaged, have the special windshield re-
placed by an authorized service center or an-
other qualified service center or repair shop.
Turning the Head-up display on/off
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Displays"
Check Control
4. "Head-up display"
5. "Head-up display"
Principle
The Check Control system monitors functions
in the vehicle and notifies you of faults in the
monitored systems.
Settings
Individual settings can be entered for the
Head-up display such as for the height, bright-
ness or illustration. In addition, individual dis-
plays in the Head-up display can be set up
separately such as for Driver Assistance.
A Check Control message is displayed as a
combination of indicator/warning lights and
text messages on the instrument cluster and,
if applicable, on the Head-up display. In addi-
tion, an acoustic signal may sound and a text
message may appear on the control display.
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
Some Check Control messages are hidden au-
tomatically after approx. 20 seconds, but they
will be stored. Stored Check Control messages
can be displayed on the control display. Urgent
Check Control messages are permanently dis-
played but can be hidden temporarily.
3. "Displays"
4. "Head-up display"
5. Select the desired setting.
Visibility of the display
The visibility of the displays in the Head-up
display is influenced by the following factors:
Hiding Check Control messages
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Seat position.
Permanently displayed Check Control mes-
sages can be hidden temporarily. These mes-
sages are automatically displayed again after
approx. 8 seconds.
Objects on the Head-up display's protective
glass.
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Dust or dirt on the Head-up display's pro-
tective glass.
An arrow icon next to the Check Control
message indicates whether the Check Control
message can be hidden.
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Windshield dirty on inside or outside.
Sunglasses with certain polarization filters.
Wet road.
To hide Check Control messages, press
the left arrow button on the steering
wheel.
Unfavorable light conditions.
If the image is distorted, have the basic set-
tings checked by an authorized service center
or another qualified service center or repair
shop.
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Displaying stored Check Control
messages
Additional information such as the cause of a
fault or the required action can be called up via
Check Control.
Indicator lights and warning
lights
Principle
The indicator lights and the warning lights
on the instrument cluster show the status of
some functions in the vehicle. The indicator
and warning lights indicate faults in monitored
systems.
Depending on the Check Control message, fur-
ther help can be selected.
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Vehicle status"
General information
Indicator lights and warning lights can illumi-
nate in a variety of combinations and colors.
4. "Check Control"
5. Select the desired text message.
Several of the lights are checked for proper
functioning and illuminate temporarily when
drive-ready state is turned on.
Display
A Check Control message is displayed in the
instrument cluster as a text message with an
icon.
Red lights
For urgent messages, an added text is auto-
matically displayed on the control display.
Seat belt reminder
If several faults occur at once, the messages
are displayed consecutively.
Seat belt on the driver's seat is not
buckled.
Certain messages displayed while driving are
displayed again after drive-ready state is
switched off.
Additional information:
Seat belt reminder, refer to page 98.
Icons in the instrument cluster indicate
an active or saved Check Control mes-
sage.
Airbag system
Warning light illuminates briefly: Indi-
cates that the entire airbag system and
seat belt tensioners are operational
when drive-ready state is switched on.
Warning light does not illuminate or illuminates
continuously: the airbag system or the seat
belt tensioners may be not be operational.
Have the vehicle checked immediately by an
authorized service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Additional information:
Airbags, refer to page 155.
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Parking brake
Active Cruise Control with Distance
Control
The parking brake is set.
Additional information:
Parking brake, refer to page 121.
Warning light flashes and acoustic sig-
nal sounds: Brake and evade as neces-
sary.
Additional information:
Brake system
Active Cruise Control with Distance Control, re-
fer to page 189.
The brake pads are worn or there is
another issue with the brake system.
The braking assistance may not func-
tion. A higher pedal force may be re-
quired for braking.
Yellow lights
Antilock Braking System
Have the vehicle checked immediately by an
authorized service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
The system may not be operational.
The Antilock Braking System is not
available.
The ability to steer may be restricted
during full braking.
Pedestrian Warning
Warning light illuminates: risk of colli-
sion with a person, e.g., a pedestrian
or a cyclist. Increased awareness is re-
quired.
Have the vehicle checked immediately by an
authorized service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Additional information:
Warning light flashes and a signal sounds: risk
of imminent collision with a person, e.g., a pe-
destrian or a cyclist. Immediately initiate brak-
ing or an evasive maneuver.
Antilock Braking System, refer to page 178.
Dynamic Stability Control
Additional information:
Warning light flashes: Dynamic Stabil-
ity Control is regulating the driving and
brake power. The vehicle is stabilized.
Reduce the vehicle speed and adjust your driv-
ing style to the road conditions.
Daytime Pedestrian Collision Mitigation, refer
to page 163.
Forward Collision Warning
Warning light illuminates: Dynamic Stability
Control has malfunctioned or is initializing.
Driving stabilization is restricted or has failed.
Warning light illuminates: risk of colli-
sion, e.g., with a vehicle, is detected.
Increased awareness is required.
If the warning light illuminates continuously,
have the vehicle checked immediately by an
authorized service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Warning light flashes and a signal sounds: risk
of imminent collision with a vehicle detected.
Immediately initiate braking or an evasive ma-
neuver.
Additional information:
Additional information:
Dynamic Stability Control, refer to page 179.
Forward Collision Warning with braking func-
tion, refer to page 163.
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center or another qualified service center or
repair shop as needed.
The Dynamic Stability Control
deactivated or the Dynamic Traction
Control activated
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Malfunction: have the vehicle checked by
an authorized service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.
Dynamic Stability Control is deactivated
or Dynamic Traction Control is acti-
vated.
Additional information:
Tire pressure monitor, refer to page 277.
Additional information:
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Dynamic Stability Control, refer to page 179.
Steering system
Dynamic Traction Control, refer to
page 180.
The steering system may not be op-
erational.
Flat tire monitor
Have the vehicle checked by an author-
ized service center or another qualified service
center or repair shop.
Warning light illuminates: Flat tire or
tire pressure loss has been detected.
Reduce your speed and stop cau-
tiously. Avoid sudden braking and steering
maneuvers.
Emissions
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The warning light illuminates:
Additional information:
Worsening emissions, e.g., due to
an incorrectly fitted fuel cap. Have
the vehicle checked as soon as pos-
sible.
Flat tire monitor, refer to page 284.
Tire pressure monitor
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The warning light flashes under certain cir-
cumstances:
Warning light illuminates: Flat tire or
tire pressure loss has been detected.
Follow the information in the Check
Control message.
This indicates that there is excessive misfir-
ing in the engine.
Reduce the vehicle speed and have the ve-
hicle checked immediately; otherwise, se-
rious engine misfiring within a brief pe-
riod can seriously damage emission control
components, in particular the catalytic con-
verter.
Warning light flashes then illuminates continu-
ously: Flat tires or tire pressure losses cannot
be detected.
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Fault caused by systems or devices with
the same radio frequency: after leaving the
area of the interference, the system auto-
matically becomes active again.
Have the vehicle checked by an authorized
service center or another qualified service cen-
ter or repair shop.
In the case of tires with special appro-
val: the tire pressure monitor was unable
to complete the reset. Reset the system
again.
Additional information:
Socket for OBD on-board diagnostics, refer to
page 303.
Wheel without wheel electronics installed:
Have it checked by an authorized service
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warnings. The system can perform steering in-
terventions.
Green lights
Turn signal
Indicator light flashes: the system is perform-
ing a steering intervention.
Turn signal is on.
Additional information:
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator
light indicates that a turn signal bulb
Lane departure warning, refer to page 165.
has failed.
Additional information:
Automatic Hold: vehicle is held
automatically
Turn signal, refer to page 144.
Automatic Hold is ready to use. The
vehicle is automatically held in place
when it is stationary.
Parking lights
Parking lights are switched on.
Additional information:
Additional information:
Automatic Hold, refer to page 122.
Parking lights, low beams, refer to
page 147.
Automatic Hold: vehicle secured
against rolling away
Low beams
The vehicle is automatically secured
against rolling away after stopping.
Low beams are switched on.
Additional information:
Additional information:
Parking lights, low beams, refer to
page 147.
Automatic Hold, refer to page 122.
Manual Speed Limiter
Automatic High Beam Assistant
The indicator light illuminates: the sys-
tem is switched on.
Low beams are switched on and the
Automatic High Beam Assistant is acti-
vated.
The indicator light flashes: the set
speed limit has been exceeded.
High beams are switched on and off automati-
cally depending on the traffic situation.
Additional information:
Manual Speed Limiter, refer to page 184.
Additional information:
Automatic High Beam Assistant, refer to
page 145.
Cruise Control
The system is active.
Lane departure warning
Additional information:
Depending on vehicle equipment and
national-market version:
Cruise control, refer to page 186.
The indicator light illuminates: the sys-
tem is switched on. At least one lane boundary
has been detected on one side of the vehicle.
The system is ready to intervene and issue
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Active Cruise Control with Distance
Control
Gray lights
Seat belt reminder
Indicator light illuminates: Vehicle has
been detected ahead of you. The vehi-
cle icon goes out if no vehicle has been
detected ahead of you.
Seat belt on the passenger seat or an-
other seat in the vehicle is not buckled.
Additional information:
Indicator lamp is flashing: vehicle ahead is
driving off.
Seat belts, refer to page 97.
Additional information:
Manual Speed Limiter
Active Cruise Control with Distance Control, re-
fer to page 189.
The system is interrupted.
Additional information:
Manual Speed Limiter, refer to
page 184.
Speed Limit Assistant activated
Depending on vehicle equipment, the
indicator light illuminates green, to-
gether with the icon for a cruise control
system. Speed Limit Assistant is active and
detected speed limits can be applied manually
for the displayed system.
Cruise Control
The system is interrupted.
Additional information:
Cruise control, refer to page 186.
Additional information:
Speed Limit Assistant, refer to page 196.
Active Cruise Control with Distance
Control
Speed Limit Assist: Apply speed limit
Indicator light is illuminated: the system
is interrupted.
The detected speed limit can be ap-
plied with the SET button. As soon as
the speed limit has been applied, a
green checkmark is displayed.
Indicator light flashes: Conditions are
not adequate for the system to work. The sys-
tem was deactivated but applies the brakes
until you actively resume control by pressing
on the brake pedal or accelerator pedal.
Additional information:
Speed Limit Assistant, refer to page 196.
Additional information:
Blue lights
Active Cruise Control with Distance Control, re-
fer to page 189.
High beams
High beams have been switched on.
Additional information:
White lights
Cruise Control with Distance Control
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High beams, refer to page 144.
No Distance Control displayed since
the accelerator pedal is being pressed.
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Automatic High Beam Assistant, refer to
page 145.
Additional information:
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Active Cruise Control with Distance Control, re-
fer to page 189.
Display
Selection lists
Principle
Lists can be displayed and, if necessary, used
for certain functions in the instrument cluster or
the Head-up display.
Selection lists, e.g., entertainment sources, are
displayed on the instrument cluster.
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Entertainment source.
Current audio source.
List of most recent telephone calls.
Example: selecting a radio station
If necessary, the corresponding menu will open
on the control display.
1.
Press the entertainment sources
button.
Displaying and using the list
The selection lists can be displayed and op-
erated using the operating elements on the
steering wheel.
2.
To switch to the radio stations list,
tilt the knurled wheel to the right.
Control ele- Function
ments
3. Turn the knurled wheel to select a radio
station.
4. Press the knurled wheel to confirm the se-
lected radio station.
Turn the knurled wheel: display
the entertainment list or scroll
up or down in the list.
Example: changing the entertainment
source
Press knurled wheel: confirm
selection.
Press the corresponding arrow
key to change the entertain-
ment source.
1.
Press the entertainment sources
button.
Show list of most recent tele-
phone calls.
2.
To select an entertainment source,
turn the knurled wheel.
3. Press the knurled wheel to confirm the se-
lected entertainment source.
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Enabling/disabling the power gauge
The power display or tachometer is shown de-
pending on the driving mode selected or the
individual configuration of the layout.
Gear shift indicator
Principle
The shift point indicator recommends the gear
that best suits the current driving situation. Us-
ing the optimal gear supports an efficient driv-
ing style.
Display
General information
The gear shift indicator is active in manual
mode M depending on vehicle equipment and
national-market version.
Displays
Information on upshifting, downshifting, or en-
gaged gear is displayed on the instrument
cluster.
Needle in range of arrow 1: display for energy
recovery such as while decelerating CHARGE.
Needle in range of arrow 2: the drive power in
percent, POWER.
On vehicles without a gear shift indicator, the
engaged gear is displayed.
Example Description
Reduced drive power
The available power may be reduced due to
certain factors. The power gauge is automati-
cally adjusted accordingly.
In continuous manual mode M:
Optimal gear is engaged.
With shift paddles: temporary
manual mode.
In addition, the icons on the power gauge and
tachometer indicate reduced drive power.
With shift paddles: Sport program.
Shift information.
Additional information:
Shift paddles, refer to page 117.
Power gauge
Principle
The power gauge indicates the currently
drawn drive power as a percentage.
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Icon
Description
Standby state and drive-
ready state
Blue icon: cold drivetrain.
White icon: increased drive sys-
tem temperature, for instance
due to sustained or high
power demand when driving
on mountain roads.
OFF is displayed in the instru-
ment cluster. Drive-ready state
is turned off and standby state
turned on.
Depending on vehicle equip-
ment and national-market ver-
sion:
READY is displayed in the
instrument cluster. The Auto
Start/Stop function is ready for
automatic engine start.
Drive power limitation defined
via the BMW Digital Key.
System-related functional limi-
tation.
Additional information:
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Operating condition of the vehicle, refer to
page 40.
A Check Control message is
displayed in addition where ap-
plicable.
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Auto Start/Stop function, refer to page 112.
Engine temperature
Tachometer
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Cold engine: the needle
is in the blue temperature
range, close to the stop of
the temperature display, and
the word WARM-UP is dis-
played.
General information
Always avoid RPM in the red warning field. In
this range, the fuel supply is reduced to protect
the engine.
Drive at moderate RPM and
vehicle speeds.
Activating/deactivating the
tachometer
The tachometer is displayed depending on the
selected drive mode or the individually config-
ured layout.
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Normal operating temperature: the needle
is in the middle or in the left half of the
temperature display.
Hot engine: the needle is in the red temper-
ature range. In addition, a Check Control
message is displayed.
The tachometer display changes depending
on the selected driving mode.
Reduced engine speed range
Additional information:
The available engine speed range may be re-
duced due certain factors such as a cold drive
system. The tachometer display is automati-
cally adjusted depending on the available en-
gine speed range.
Coolant level, refer to page 299.
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to the weather conditions at low tempera-
tures.
Display
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Cold engine: the needle
is in the blue temperature
range, close to the stop of
the temperature display, and
the word WARM-UP is dis-
played.
Shift lights
Principle
Drive at moderate RPM and
vehicle speeds.
Shift lights indicate the suitable upshift point at
which optimal acceleration can be achieved.
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Normal operating temperature: the needle
is in the middle or in the left half of the
temperature display.
General information
The shift lights are active in manual mode M
and can be displayed on the instrument cluster
or on the Head-up display in combination with
the tachometer.
Hot engine: the needle is in the red temper-
ature range. In addition, a Check Control
message is displayed.
Additional information:
Functional requirements
Coolant level, refer to page 299.
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"SPORT": The driving mode must be se-
lected depending on vehicle equipment.
Indicator light in the instrument
cluster
▷
To display the shift lights on the Head-up
display, select Sport view.
A red indicator light is displayed.
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Manual mode M must be activated.
Advanced mode must be activated.
Additional information:
Advanced mode, refer to page 118.
Outside temperature
Display
General information
If the indicator drops to +37℉/+3℃ or lower, a
signal sounds.
A Check Control message is displayed.
There is an increased risk of ice on roads.
Safety information
Warning
Successive fields illuminating yellow indicate
an upcoming shift point.
Even at temperatures above +37 ℉/+3 ℃
there is a risk of icy roads, for instance on
bridges or shady sections of the road. There
is a risk of accident. Modify your driving style
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Shift when all fields illuminate red at the
latest.
A menu bar is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
When the maximum RPM is reached, the
entire display flashes red and the fuel sup-
ply is interrupted in order to protect the en-
gine.
2. "CONTENT"
Select the menu using the arrow buttons on
the steering wheel where applicable.
3. Select the desired setting using the thumb-
wheel on the steering wheel.
Central display range
Trip data
Displayable content
The following settings can be selected:
Principle
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Reduced display.
The trip data display provides various informa-
tion about the trip, e.g., average consumption
or trip distance.
Trip data, refer to page 138.
Navigation system route preview.
Navigation system map view.
G-Meter, refer to page 140.
Entertainment.
General information
The trip data can be displayed on the control
display and in the instrument cluster.
Android Auto©.
Depending on the setting in the Live Vehicle
menu, the trip data is shown on the control
display.
Depending on vehicle equipment and na-
tional-market version, select functions of
a compatible smartphone can also be dis-
played, e.g., map views.
The values can be displayed and reset de-
pending on different intervals.
Some contents for the central display range
can also be configured as a view in the Head-
up display.
Display on the control display
Additional information:
General information
Head-up display, refer to page 127.
The following trip data is shown on the control
display:
Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertain-
ment, and Communication, refer to page 6.
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Configured interval for displaying trip data.
Average fuel consumption depending
on the configured interval.
Configuring the central display
range
The content of the central display range on the
instrument cluster can be configured individu-
ally, for instance the trip data display.
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Travel time depending on the config-
ured interval.
Distance traveled depending on the
configured interval.
Distance traveled in Coasting mode.
1.
Press the button on the steering
wheel.
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Displaying trip data continuously
Adjusting the display of the trip data
The intervals for the display of the trip data
in the instrument cluster and on the control
display are adjustable.
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Live Vehicle"
4. "Content"
5. "Trip data"
Using the button on the left steering column
switch:
1. Press the button.
The trip data is displayed.
Display in the instrument cluster
Information on consumption and distance cov-
ered can be displayed in the instrument clus-
ter.
2. Press button repeatedly until the desired
setting is displayed.
Via iDrive:
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Current consumption, arrow 1.
Average consumption, arrow 2.
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
Distance traveled depending on the config-
ured interval, arrow 3.
3. "System settings"
4. "Time period for trip data"
5. "Values"
The icon is displayed when the vehicle
is in Coasting mode.
6. Select the desired setting:
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Total mileage, arrow 4.
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"Since start of trip ( )": the values are au-
tomatically reset approx. four hours af-
ter the vehicle has come to a standstill.
Current consumption
The current fuel consumption display allows
you to check the current fuel consumption, e.g.,
to drive economically and in an environmen-
tally-friendly manner.
"Since last refuel ( )": the values are au-
tomatically reset after refueling with a
larger quantity of fuel.
"Since factory": the values since the
time of the factory delivery are dis-
played.
Average consumption
The average fuel consumption is displayed de-
pending on how the intervals for displaying trip
data are configured.
"Since Individual ( )": the values since
the last manual reset are displayed. The
values can be reset at any time.
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The values are automatically reset whenever
you start a new drive.
Resetting average values manually
The following interval can be reset manually at
any time:
Additional information:
Central display area, refer to page 138
"Since Individual ( )"
Using the button on the left steering column
switch:
Manually reseting G-Meter values
1. Display the G-Meter on the instrument
cluster.
1. Press the button.
The trip data is displayed.
2.
Press and hold the thumbwheel on
the steering wheel until the values are re-
set.
Date and time
Various settings can be applied for the date
and time display such as the date format.
2. Press and hold the button until the values
are reset.
Depending on vehicle equipment and national-
market version, the time zone can be set and
automatic time setting can be activated. With
automatic time setting, the time, date and, if
necessary, the time zone are updated auto-
matically.
Via iDrive:
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
3. "System settings"
4. "Time period for trip data"
5. "Reset Individual"
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
3. "System settings"
4. "Date and time"
5. Select the desired settings.
The average values and counters are reset.
Once the average values and counters have
been reset, the following interval is automati-
cally activated:
"Since Individual ( )"
Fuel gauge
Principle
The current fill level of the fuel tank is dis-
played.
G-Meter
General information
The G-Meter indicates the forces that are ap-
plied in longitudinal and transverse direction
on the vehicle occupants while driving.
General information
Vehicle inclination may cause the display to
vary.
The display can be configured on the central
display range of the instrument cluster.
Additional information:
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Refueling, refer to page 260.
Safety information
Display
NOTICE
An arrow beside the fuel pump
With a range below 30 miles/50 km, the
engine may no longer have sufficient fuel.
Engine functions are not ensured anymore.
There is a risk of damage to property. Refuel
promptly.
icon shows which side of the ve-
hicle the fuel filler flap is on.
The current range is displayed
as numerical value.
Indicator light in the instrument
cluster
Display
The current range is displayed
as a numerical value next to the
fuel gauge.
The yellow indicator light illuminates,
once the fuel reserve is reached.
Range
Setting the units of
measurement
Principle
The range indicates the distance that can still
be covered with the current tank of fuel.
Depending on the national-market version, you
can set the units of measurement for some
values, for instance consumption, distances,
and temperature.
General information
The estimated range with remaining fuel is
permanently displayed on the instrument clus-
ter.
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
With a low remaining range, a Check Control
message is briefly displayed. A low remaining
range means that engine functions cannot al-
ways be ensured for sporty driving, e.g., when
cornering at speed.
3. "System settings"
4. "Units"
5. Select the desired setting.
The Check Control message appears
continuously below a range of approx.
30 miles/50 km.
Vehicle status
General information
The status can be displayed and actions per-
formed for several systems such as for Check
Control.
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▷
▷
Adaptive recuperation, refer to page 256.
Coasting, refer to page 257.
Displaying vehicle status
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
Functional requirements
3. "Vehicle status"
▷
COMFORT or ECO PRO driving mode is se-
lected.
Overview
▷
The following setting is selected for Live
Vehicle:"Adaptive content"
Icon
Description
"FLAT TIRE MONITOR": Sta-
tus of the flat tire monitor, refer
to page 284.
Display
"Tire Pressure Monitor": status
of the Tire Pressure Monitor,
refer to page 277.
"Engine oil level": electronic
oil measurement, refer to
page 297.
"Check Control": displaying
stored Check Control mes-
sages, refer to page 128.
An example:
The adaptive recuperation is active, arrow 1.
The vehicle battery is charged when the vehi-
cle decelerates, arrow 2.
"Required services": display of
the service notification, refer to
page 143.
Sport displays
Current driving condition
Principle
General information
The current driving condition is displayed dy-
namically while driving in the Live Vehicle
menu on the control display.
The Sport displays especially support a sporty
driving style.
Functional requirements
▷
SPORT driving mode is selected.
The following states can be displayed:
▷
The following setting is selected for Live
Vehicle:"Adaptive content"
▷
▷
▷
Driving.
Coasting mode: "EFFICIENT COASTING"
"CHARGING BATTERY"
Display
With mild hybrid technology:
The sport displays are displayed in the Live
Vehicle menu on the control display.
▷
▷
Adaptive recuperation.
Efficient rolling with engine switched off.
The following information is displayed:
Additional information:
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▷
▷
▷
▷
Torque.
4. "Required services"
5. "Vehicle inspection"
6. "Date:"
Power.
Boost pressure.
Engine oil temperature.
7. Select the desired setting.
Service notification
Principle
Service notifications indicate necessary main-
tenance measures.
General information
After turning on, the next service appointment
or the distance remaining until the next servic-
ing is displayed briefly on the instrument clus-
ter.
A Service Advisor can read out the mainte-
nance work from the vehicle key.
Display
More information on the maintenance meas-
ures required may be displayed on the control
display.
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Vehicle status"
4. "Required services"
Maintenance measures as well as legally
mandated inspections are displayed.
5. Select the desired entry.
Entering appointment dates
Dates for mandatory vehicle inspections can
be entered.
Make sure that the vehicle's date and time are
set correctly.
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Vehicle status"
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