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Displays
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Displays
It also describes features that are not necessarily
available in your vehicle, e. g., due to the selected
options or country versions. This also applies to
safety-related functions and systems. When us‐
ing these functions and systems, the applicable
laws and regulations must be observed.
Vehicle features and
options
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional features offered with the series.
Overview, instrument cluster
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Fuel gaugeꢀꢁ128
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Engine oil temperatureꢀꢁ128
Current fuel consumption
Electronic displays
Speedometer
Messages, for instance Check Control
Tachometerꢀꢁ128
Reset milesꢀꢁ128
Multifunctional instrument display
Concept
The instrument display is a variable display.
ing Dynamics Control, the displays in the instru‐
ment display adapt to the respective program.
When you change to a different program via Driv‐
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General information
The display change in the instrument display can
be deactivated via iDrive.
Some of the displays in the instrument display
may differ from illustrations in this Owner's
Manual.
Overview
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Fuel gaugeꢀꢁ128
Selection listsꢀꢁ133
Messages, for instance Check Control
Speedometer
ECO PRO displaysꢀꢁ234
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Engine oil temperatureꢀꢁ128
Onboard Computerꢀꢁ133
Reset milesꢀꢁ128
Variable displays
Tachometerꢀꢁ128
4. "Instrument panel"
5. "ECO PRO info"
or "Driving mode view"
Switching the change of display
on and off
You can set whether the instrument display auto‐
matically changes to the ECO PRO or SPORT in
the display when you switch driving modes.
With Professional Navigation
System: switching zoom function
on/off
The current speed can be shown enlarged in the
speedometer.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Displays"
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Via iDrive:
3. "Displays"
4. "Instrument panel"
5. "Magnifier function"
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
Sport displays
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Speedometer
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6
Performance display, if the vehicle is equip‐
ped accordingly
Tachometerꢀꢁ128
Transmission display
Variable displays
Shift point indicators, depending on the vehi‐
cle equipment
In the Sport and Sport+ programs the instrument
display switches to a sporty view. This view sup‐
ports a sporty driving style with more prominent
representation of the tachometer, the transmis‐
sion displays, and the vehicle speed.
the best possible vehicle acceleration is ach‐
ieved.
General information
Steptronic Sport transmission: shift lights are
shown, when the SPORT+ driving program is ac‐
tivated. The M manual mode of the transmission
must be activated too.
Shift point indicator
Concept
Depending on the vehicle equipment, shift point
indicators in the tachometer indicate the opti‐
mum shift point. Thus, with a sporty driving style,
Manual transmission: shift lights are shown,
when the SPORT or SPORT+ driving program is
activated.
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Switching on shift lights
General information
Steptronic Sport transmission:
A Check Control message is displayed as a com‐
bination of indicator or warning lights and SMS
text messages in the instrument cluster and in
the Head-up Display.
1. Select SPORT+ using the Driving Dynamics
Control.
2. Activate the M/S manual mode of the trans‐
mission.
In addition, an acoustic signal may sound and an
SMS text message may appear on the Control
Display.
Manual transmission:
1. Select SPORT or SPORT+ using the Driving
Dynamics Control.
Indicator/warning lights
General information
2. Deactivate DSC, if needed.
The indicator/warning lights in the instrument
cluster can light up in a variety of combinations
and colors.
Display
Several of the lights are checked for proper func‐
tioning and light up temporarily when the engine
is started or the ignition is switched on.
Red lights
Safety belt reminder
Safety belt on the driver's side is not
buckled. For some country versions: pas‐
senger belt is not worn or objects are de‐
tected on the front passenger seat.
▷ Current engine speed is displayed in the
tachometer.
▷ Arrow 1: successive yellow illuminated fields
indicate an increase in the speed.
Indicator light flashes or is illuminated: safety belt
on the driver or passenger side is not buckled.
The safety belt reminder can also be activated if
objects are placed on the front passenger seat.
▷ Arrow 2: successive orange illuminated fields
indicate the upcoming shift moment.
▷ Arrow 3: fields are illuminated in red. Do not
wait any further to shift.
Make sure that the safety belts are positioned
correctly.
When the maximum permissible speed is
reached, the entire display flashes and the sup‐
ply of fuel is interrupted in order to protect the
engine.
Airbag system
Airbag system and belt tensioner are not
working.
Check Control
Have the vehicle checked immediately
by a dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Concept
The Check Control system monitors functions in
the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions in
the monitored systems.
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Parking brake
The parking brake is set.
Vehicle detection, Active Cruise Control
Indicator light illuminates: a vehicle has
been detected ahead of you.
Release the parking brake, refer to
page 110.
Indicator light flashes: the conditions are
not adequate for the system to work.
The system was deactivated but applies the
brakes until you actively resume control by
pressing on the brake pedal or accelerator pedal.
Approach control warning
Indicator light illuminates: advance warn‐
ing is issued, for example when there is
the impending danger of a collision or
Yellow lights
the distance to the vehicle ahead is too small.
Anti-lock Braking System ABS
Increase distance.
Braking force boost may not be working.
Avoid abrupt braking. Take the longer
braking distance into account.
Indicator light flashes: acute warning of the immi‐
nent danger of a collision when the vehicle ap‐
proaches another vehicle at a relatively high dif‐
ferential speed.
Have the system immediately checked
by a dealer’s service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.
Intervention by braking or make an evasive ma‐
neuver.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control
Person warning
The indicator light flashes: DSC controls
the drive and braking forces. The vehicle
is stabilized. Reduce speed and modify
Symbol in the instrument cluster.
If a collision with a person detected in
this way is imminent, the symbol lights
up and a signal sounds.
your driving style to the driving circumstances.
The indicator light lights up: DSC has malfunc‐
tioned.
Symbol in the instrument display.
Have the system checked by a dealer’s service
center or another qualified service center or re‐
pair shop.
If a collision with a person detected in
this way is imminent, the symbol lights
up and a signal sounds.
DSC, refer to page 170.
Orange lights
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is
deactivated or DTC Dynamic Traction
Control is activated
Active Cruise Control
The number bars shows the selected
distance from the vehicle driving ahead.
DSC is deactivated or DTC is activated.
DSC, refer to page 170, and DTC, refer
to page 171.
Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go
function, ACC, refer to page 176.
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Flat Tire Monitor FTM
Emissions are deteriorating. Have the
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
The Flat Tire Monitor signals a loss of
tire inflation pressure in a tire.
▷ The warning light flashes under certain cir‐
cumstances:
Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.
Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers.
This indicates that there is excessive misfiring
in the engine.
Flat Tire Monitor, refer to page 153.
Reduce the vehicle speed and have the sys‐
tem checked immediately; otherwise, serious
engine misfiring within a brief period can seri‐
ously damage emission control components,
in particular the catalytic converter.
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM
The indicator light lights up: the Tire
Pressure Monitor reports a low tire infla‐
tion pressure or a flat tire. Follow the in‐
formation in the Check Control message.
Socket for Onboard Diagnosis, refer to
page 275.
The indicator light flashes and then continuously
lights up: no flat tire or loss of tire inflation pres‐
sure can be detected.
Lane departure warning
System is switched on and under certain
circumstances warns if a detected lane is
left without flashing beforehand.
▷ Interference caused by systems or devices
with the same radio frequency: after leaving
the area of the interference, the system auto‐
matically becomes active again.
Lane departure warning, refer to page 165.
▷ TPM was unable to complete the reset. Re‐
set the system again.
Green lights
▷ A wheel without TPM wheel electronics is
mounted: have it checked by a dealer’s serv‐
ice center or another qualified service center
or repair shop as needed.
Turn signal
Turn signal switched on.
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator
light indicates that a turn signal bulb has
failed.
▷ Malfunction: have the system checked by a
dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Turn signal, refer to page 110.
Tire Pressure Monitor, refer to page 148.
Parking lights, headlight
Steering system
Parking lights or headlights are switched
on.
Steering system in some cases not
working.
Parking lights/low beams, headlight con‐
trol, refer to page 139.
Have the system checked by a dealer’s
service center or another qualified service center
or repair shop.
Front fog lights
Front fog lights are switched on.
Front fog lights, refer to page 143.
Emissions
▷ The warning light lights up:
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High-beam Assistant
High-beam Assistant is switched on.
Temporary display
Some Check Control messages are hidden auto‐
matically after approx. 20 seconds. The Check
Control messages are stored and can be dis‐
played again later.
High beams are switched on and off au‐
tomatically depending on the traffic sit‐
uation.
High-beam Assistant, refer to page 142.
Displaying stored Check Control
messages
Via iDrive:
Cruise control
The system is switched on. It maintains
the speed that was set using the control
elements on the steering wheel.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle status"
3.
"Check Control"
4. Select the SMS text message.
Blue lights
High beams
Display
High beams are switched on.
High beams, refer to page 111.
Check Control
At least one Check Control message is
displayed or is stored.
Hiding Check Control messages
SMS text messages
SMS text messages in combination with a sym‐
bol in the instrument cluster explain a Check
Control message and the meaning of the indica‐
tor/warning lights.
Supplementary SMS text messages
Additional information, such as on the cause of
an error or the required action, can be called up
via Check Control.
Press and hold button on signal lever.
With urgent messages the added text will be au‐
tomatically displayed on the Control Display.
Continuous display
Some Check Control messages are displayed
continuously and are not cleared until the mal‐
function is eliminated. If several malfunctions oc‐
cur at once, the messages are displayed consec‐
utively.
Functions
Depending on the Check Control message, the
following functions can be selected.
▷ "Owner's Manual"
The messages can be hidden for approx. 8 sec‐
onds. After this time, they are displayed again
automatically.
Display additional information about the
Check Control message in the Integrated
Owner's Manual.
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▷ "Service request"
▷ Hot engine: the pointer is at the high end of
the temperature range. In addition, a Check
Control message is displayed.
Contact a dealer’s service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.
▷ "BMW Roadside Assistance"
Contact Roadside Assistance.
When the engine oil temperature is too
high, a red indicator light is displayed.
Messages after trip completion
Special messages displayed while driving are
displayed again after the ignition is switched off.
Coolant temperature
If the coolant along with the engine becomes too
hot, a Check Control message is displayed.
Fuel gauge
A red indicator light is displayed.
An arrow beside the fuel pump
symbol shows which side of the
vehicle the fuel filler flap is on.
Check the coolant level.
Vehicle tilt position may cause the
display to vary.
Odometer and trip
odometer
Follow the information on refueling.
The yellow indicator light illuminates,
once the fuel reserve is reached.
Display
▷ Odometer, arrow 1.
▷ Trip odometer, arrow 2.
Tachometer
Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning
field. In this range, the fuel supply is reduced to
protect the engine.
Show/reset miles
Press the button.
▷ When the ignition is switched
off, the time, the external tem‐
perature and the odometer are
displayed.
Engine oil temperature
▷ Cold engine: the pointer is at
the low temperature end.
Drive at moderate engine and
vehicle speeds.
▷ When the ignition is switched on, the trip od‐
ometer is reset.
▷ Normal operating tempera‐
ture: the pointer is in the mid‐
dle or in the left half of the
temperature display.
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External temperature
Range
General information
General information
If the indicator drops to +37 ℉/+3 ℃ or lower, a
signal sounds.
With a low remaining range:
▷ A Check Control message is displayed briefly.
A Check Control message is displayed.
There is an increased risk of ice on roads.
▷ The remaining range is shown on the On‐
board Computer.
▷ With a dynamic driving style, for instance tak‐
ing curves aggressively, the engine function
is not always ensured.
Safety information
The Check Control message appears continu‐
ously below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km.
WARNING
Even at temperatures above +37 ℉/+3 ℃
there can be a risk of icy roads, for instance on
bridges or shady sections of road. There is a
risk of an accident. Modify your driving style to
the weather conditions at low temperatures.
Safety information
NOTE
With a driving range of less than
30 miles/50 km the engine may no longer have
sufficient fuel. Engine functions are not en‐
sured anymore. There is a risk of damage to
property. Refuel promptly.
Display
The external temperature is dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
Display
The current range is displayed in
the instrument cluster.
Time
The time is displayed at the bot‐
tom of the instrument cluster.
The time can be set on the Con‐
trol Display.
Displaying the cruising range
The range can also be displayed as bar in the in‐
strument cluster.
Date
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
The date is displayed in the On‐
board Computer.
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Displays"
The date and date format can be
set on the Control Display.
4. "Instrument panel"
5. "Additional indicators"
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Current fuel consumption
Service requirements
Instrument cluster
Concept
The function displays the service requirements
and the corresponding maintenance scopes.
Displays the current fuel con‐
sumption. Check whether you are
currently driving in an efficient and
environmentally-friendly manner.
General information
After the ignition is switched on the instrument
cluster briefly displays available driving distance
or time to the next scheduled maintenance.
Instrument cluster with
enhanced features
A service advisor can read out the current serv‐
ice requirements from your remote control.
Displays the current fuel con‐
sumption. Check whether you are
currently driving in an efficient and
environmentally-friendly manner.
Display
Detailed information on service
requirements
More information on the type of service required
may be displayed on the Control Display.
Displaying the current fuel
consumption
Via iDrive:
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Displays"
2. "Vehicle status"
3.
"Service required"
4. "Instrument panel"
5. "Additional indicators"
Required maintenance procedures and le‐
gally mandated inspections are displayed.
4. Select an entry to call up detailed information.
The bar display for the current fuel consumption
is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Symbols
Symbols
Description
Energy recovery
No service is currently required.
Display
In coasting overrun mode the ki‐
netic energy of the vehicle is con‐
verted to electrical energy. The
vehicle battery is partially charged
and fuel consumption can be re‐
duced.
The deadline for scheduled
maintenance or a legally man‐
dated inspection is approaching.
The service deadline has already
passed.
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Entering appointment dates
Manual transmission: displaying
Enter the dates for the mandatory vehicle in‐
spections.
Symbol Description
Make sure that the vehicle's date and time are
set correctly.
Fuel efficient gear is set.
Via iDrive:
Shift up to fuel efficient gear.
Shift down to fuel efficient gear.
Shift into neutral.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle status"
3.
"Service required"
4. "Vehicle inspection"
5. "Date:"
6. Select the desired setting.
Automatic Service Request
Steptronic transmission:
displaying
Data regarding the service status or legally man‐
dated vehicle inspections is automatically trans‐
mitted to your dealer’s service center before your
vehicle is due for service.
Example
Description
Fuel efficient gear is set.
You can check when your dealer’s service center
was notified.
Via iDrive:
Shift into fuel efficient gear.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle status"
3.
"Teleservice Call"
Speed Limit Info
Gear shift indicator
Speed Limit Info
Concept
The system recommends the most fuel efficient
gear for the current driving situation.
Concept
Speed Limit Info shows the current maximum
permitted speed in the instrument cluster.
General information
General information
Depending on the vehicle equipment and coun‐
try version, the gear shift indicator is active in the
manual mode of the Steptronic transmission and
with manual transmission.
The camera in the area of the interior mirror de‐
tects traffic signs at the edge of the road as well
as variable overhead sign posts. Traffic signs
with extra symbols for wet road conditions, etc.,
are also detected and compared with the vehi‐
cle's onboard data, such as from the rain sensor,
and will be displayed depending on the situation.
Suggestions to shift gear up or down are dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
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The system takes into account the information
stored in the navigation system and also displays
speed limits present on routes without signs.
Display
Speed Limit Info
Current speed limit.
Safety information
WARNING
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver’s personal judgment in assessing visibility
and traffic situation. There is a risk of an acci‐
dent. Adjust driving style to traffic conditions.
Watch traffic closely and actively intervene
where appropriate.
Speed Limit Info not available.
Speed Limit Info can also be displayed in the
Head-up Display.
Overview
Camera
System limits
The system may not be fully functional and may
provide incorrect information in the following sit‐
uations:
▷ In heavy fog, wet conditions, or snowfall.
▷ When signs are fully or partially concealed by
objects, stickers or paint.
▷ When driving very close to the vehicle in front
of you.
▷ When driving toward bright lights or strong
reflections.
The camera is installed near the interior mirror.
Keep the windshield in front of the interior mirror
clean and clear.
▷ When the windshield in front of the interior
mirror is fogged over, dirty or covered by a
sticker, etc.
▷ In the event of incorrect detection by the
camera.
Switching on/off
Via iDrive:
▷ If the speed limits stored in the navigation
system are incorrect.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Displays"
▷ In areas not covered by the navigation sys‐
tem.
▷ When roads differ from the navigation, such
as due to changes in road routing.
4. "Instrument panel"
5. "Speed limit information"
▷ When passing buses or trucks with a speed
sticker.
If Speed Limit Info is switched on, it can be dis‐
played on the Info Display in the instrument clus‐
ter via the Onboard Computer.
▷ If the traffic signs are non-conforming.
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▷ During calibration of the camera immediately
after vehicle delivery.
Display
▷ When signs that are valid for a parallel road
are detected.
Selection lists
General information
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the fol‐
lowing can be displayed or operated using the
buttons and the thumbwheel on the steering
wheel as well as the displays in the instrument
cluster and the Head-up Display:
Depending on the equipment version, the list in
the instrument cluster may differ from the illus‐
tration.
▷ Current audio source.
Onboard Computer
▷ Redial phone feature.
▷ Turn on voice activation system.
Concept
The Onboard Computer displays different vehi‐
cle data in the instrument cluster, such as aver‐
age values.
It also displays programs of the Driving Dynamics
Control.
Activating a list and adjusting
the setting
Calling up information on the Info
Display
On the right side of the steering wheel, turn the
thumbwheel to activate the corresponding list.
Press and hold button on signal lever.
1. Turn the thumbwheel and select the desired
setting.
Information is displayed in the Info Display of the
instrument cluster. Pressing the button repeat‐
edly displays additional information.
2. Press the thumbwheel.
Information at a glance
Repeatedly pressing the button on the turn sig‐
nal lever calls up the following information in the
Info Display:
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▷ Range.
The range is calculated based on your driving
style over the last 20 miles/30 km.
▷ Average consumption, fuel.
▷ Current consumption, fuel.
▷ Average speed.
Average fuel consumption
The average fuel consumption is calculated for
the period while the engine is running.
▷ Date.
▷ Speed Limit Info.
The average fuel consumption is calculated for
the distance traveled since the last reset by the
Onboard Computer.
▷ Depending on the equipment, the time of ar‐
rival.
When destination guidance is activated in the
navigation system.
Average speed
Periods in which the vehicle is parked with the
engine manually stopped are not included in the
calculation of the average speed.
▷ Depending on the equipment, the distance to
destination.
When destination guidance is activated in the
navigation system.
Resetting average values
▷ ECO PRO bonus range.
Selecting information
You can select what information from the On‐
board Computer is to be displayed on the Info
Display of the instrument cluster.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Displays"
Press and hold button on turn signal lever.
4. "Instrument panel"
5. Select the desired setting.
Distance to destination
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the dis‐
tance remaining to the destination is displayed if
a destination is entered in the navigation system
before the trip is started.
Indication in the Info Display
The information from the On‐
board Computer is shown in the
Info Display in the instrument
cluster.
The distance to the destination is adopted auto‐
matically.
Time of arrival
Depending on the vehicle equip‐
ment, the estimated time of arrival
is displayed if a destination is en‐
tered in the navigation system be‐
fore the trip is started.
Information in detail
Range
Displays the estimated cruising range available
with the remaining fuel.
The time must be correctly set.
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Speed Limit Info
Resetting the trip computer
Speed Limit Info shows the current maximum
permitted speed in the instrument cluster.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Driving information"
3. "Trip computer"
Onboard Computer on the
Control Display
4. Move the Controller to the left, if needed.
Concept
▷
▷
"Reset": all values are reset.
The Onboard Computer displays different vehi‐
cle data on the Control Display, such as average
values.
"Automatic reset": all values are reset
approx. 4 hours after the vehicle has
come to a standstill.
5. If necessary, "OK"
General information
Two types of Onboard Computers are available
on the Control Display:
Sport displays
▷ "Onboard info": average values, such as the
fuel consumption, are displayed. The values
can be reset individually.
General information
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the current
values for performance and torque can be dis‐
played on the Control Display.
▷ "Trip computer": the values deliver an over‐
view of a certain distance and can be reset as
often as necessary.
Displaying sport displays
Via iDrive:
Calling up the Onboard Computer or
trip computer
1. "My Vehicle"
Via iDrive:
2. "Technology in action"
3. "Sport displays"
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Driving information"
3. "Onboard info" or "Trip computer"
Speed warning
Resetting the Onboard Computer
Via iDrive:
Concept
1. "My Vehicle"
A speed limit can be set that when reached will
cause a warning to be issued.
2. "Driving information"
3. "Onboard info"
4. "Consumption" or "Speed"
5. "OK"
General information
The warning is repeated if the vehicle speed ex‐
ceeds the set speed limit again, after it has drop‐
ped below it by 3 mph/5 km/h.
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Displaying, setting or changing
the speed warning
Via iDrive:
Overview
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Speed warning"
4. "Warning at:"
5. Turn the Controller until the desired speed is
displayed.
6. Press the Controller.
Switching on/off
Via iDrive:
Activating/deactivating the
speed warning
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Displays"
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
4. "Head-Up Display"
5. "Head-Up Display"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Speed warning"
4. "Speed warning"
Display
Setting your current speed as
the speed warning
Via iDrive:
Overview
The following information is displayed on the
Head-up Display:
▷ Speed.
1. "My Vehicle"
▷ Navigation instructions.
▷ Check Control messages.
▷ Selection list from the instrument cluster.
▷ Driver assistance systems.
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Speed warning"
4. "Select current speed"
Some of this information is only displayed briefly
as needed.
Head-up Display
Concept
This system projects important information into
the driver's field of vision, for instance the speed.
Selecting displays in the Head-up
Display
Via iDrive:
The driver can get information without averting
his or her eyes from the road.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Displays"
4. "Head-Up Display"
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5. "Displayed information"
Setting the rotation
6. Select the desired setting.
The screen of the Head-up Display can be ro‐
tated around its own axis.
Settings are stored for the profile currently used.
Via iDrive:
Setting the brightness
The brightness is automatically adjusted to the
ambient brightness.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Displays"
The basic setting can be adjusted manually.
Via iDrive:
4. "Head-Up Display"
5. "Rotation"
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Displays"
6. Turn the Controller until the desired setting is
selected.
7. Press the Controller.
4. "Head-Up Display"
5. "Brightness"
Settings are stored for the profile currently used.
Display visibility
The visibility of the displays in the Head-up Dis‐
play is influenced by the following factors:
6. Turn the Controller until the desired bright‐
ness is set.
7. Press the Controller.
▷ Certain sitting positions.
When the low beams are switched on, the
brightness of the Head-up Display can be addi‐
tionally influenced using the instrument lighting.
▷ Objects on the cover of the Head-up Display.
▷ Sunglasses with certain polarization filters.
▷ Wet roads.
Settings are stored for the profile currently used.
▷ Unfavorable light conditions.
Adjusting the height
Via iDrive:
If the image is distorted, have the basic settings
checked by a dealer’s service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Displays"
Follow the instructions for cleaning the Head-up
Display, refer to page 290.
4. "Head-Up Display"
5. "Height"
Special windshield
The windshield is part of the system.
6. Turn the Controller until the desired height is
reached.
The shape of the windshield makes it possible to
display a precise image.
7. Press the Controller.
A film in the windshield prevents double images
from being displayed.
Settings are stored for the profile currently used.
The height of the Head-up Display can also be
stored using the memory function, refer to
page 95.
For this reason, it is strongly suggested to have
the special windshield replaced by a dealer’s
service center or another qualified service center
or repair shop, if necessary.
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Displays
CONTROLS
Vehicle status
General information
The status can be displayed and actions per‐
formed for several systems.
Opening the vehicle status
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle status"
Information at a glance
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"Flat Tire Monitor": status of the Flat Tire
Monitor, refer to page 153.
"Tire Pressure Monitor": status of the Tire
Pressure Monitor, refer to page 148.
"Engine oil level": Electronic engine oil
level check, refer to page 268.
"Check Control": Check Control mes‐
sages are stored in the background and can
be displayed on the Control Display. Display‐
ing stored Check Control messages, refer to
page 127.
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"Service required": Displaying service
requirements, refer to page 130.
"Teleservice Call": service request.
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