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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
4
Driver assistance systems 197
Driver Attention Camera 191
Check Control 132
Warning
If the driving information displays on the in-
strument cluster fail, e.g., the speedometer,
do not use the vehicle. There is a risk of
accident, injury, or property damage. Imme-
diately 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-
Selector lever display 118
Gear shift indicator 141
Selection lists 140
Using ECO PRO efficiently 277
Power gauge 141
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6
Tachometer 142
Engine temperature 142
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Select the menu using the arrow buttons on
the steering wheel where applicable.
7
Outside temperature 143
Central display range 144
Shift lights 143
8
3. Select the desired setting using the knurled
wheel on the steering wheel.
9
Drive mode 123
10 Speed Limit Info 197
Speed Limit Assistant 211
11 Time 147
Settings
Specific displays can be configured individu-
ally, e.g., a second actual speed.
12 Fuel gauge 147
Range 147
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Displays"
Additional information:
4. "Instrument cluster"
5. Select the desired setting.
Indicator/warning lights, refer to page 133.
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 148.
Current driving condition, refer to page 149.
Sport displays, refer to page 149.
Driving style analysis, refer to page 278.
Trip data, refer to page 144.
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 through a protective glass. The pro-
tective 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.
Shift lights.
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 343.
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 knurled
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 lights or warning
lights and text messages on the instrument
cluster and, if applicable, on the Head-up dis-
play. In addition, an acoustic signal may sound
and a text message may appear on the control
display.
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Displays"
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 may be hidden temporarily.
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 lights
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 104.
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 not be operational. Have
the vehicle checked immediately by an author-
ized service center or another qualified service
center or repair shop.
Additional information:
Airbags, refer to page 163.
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Warning light flashes and a signal sounds: risk
of imminent collision with a vehicle detected.
Immediately initiate braking or an evasive ma-
neuver.
Parking brake
The parking brake is set.
Additional information:
Parking brake, refer to page 125.
Additional information:
Forward Collision Warning with braking func-
tion, refer to page 171.
Brake system
The brake pads are worn or there is
another issue with the brake system.
Intersection Collision Warning: vehicle
detected from the right
The braking assistance may not be op-
erational. A higher pedal force may be
required for the braking process.
Warning light illuminates: risk of colli-
sion with vehicle crossing from the right
detected. Increased awareness is re-
quired.
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 crossing vehicle
detected. Immediately initiate braking or an
evasive maneuver.
Emergency Stop Assistant
The Emergency Stop Assistant is trig-
gered.
Additional information:
Intersection Collision Warning with city braking
function, refer to page 173.
Additional information:
Emergency Stop Assistant, refer to page 183.
Intersection Collision Warning: vehicle
detected from the left
Pedestrian Warning
Warning light illuminates: risk of colli-
sion with a person, e.g., a pedestrian
or a cyclist. Increased awareness is re-
quired.
Warning light illuminates: risk of colli-
sion with vehicle crossing from the left
detected. Increased awareness is re-
quired.
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.
Warning light flashes and a signal sounds: risk
of imminent collision with a crossing vehicle
detected. Immediately initiate braking or an
evasive maneuver.
Additional information:
Additional information:
Daytime Pedestrian Collision Mitigation, refer
to page 172.
Intersection Collision Warning with city braking
function, refer to page 173.
Forward Collision Warning
Intersection Collision Warning: vehicle
from undetectable direction of travel
Warning light illuminates: risk of colli-
sion, e.g., with a vehicle, is detected.
Increased awareness is required.
Warning light illuminates: risk of colli-
sion with vehicle from unrecognizable
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direction of travel detected. Increased aware-
ness is required.
Steering Assistant, refer to page 214.
Warning light flashes and a signal sounds: risk
of imminent collision with a vehicle detected.
Immediately initiate braking or an evasive ma-
neuver.
Yellow lights
Antilock Braking System
The system may not be operational.
The Antilock Braking System is not
available.
Additional information:
Intersection Collision Warning with city braking
function, refer to page 173.
The ability to steer may be restricted
during full braking.
Active Cruise Control with Distance
Control
Have the vehicle checked immediately by an
authorized service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Warning light flashes and acoustic sig-
nal sounds: Brake and evade as neces-
sary.
Additional information:
Antilock Braking System, refer to page 192.
Additional information:
Active Cruise Control with Distance Control, re-
fer to page 204.
Steering Assistant
Warning light illuminates and acoustic
signal may sound: A system interrup-
tion is imminent.
Steering Assistant
Depending on national-market version:
The warning light flashes or illumi-
nates. A signal sounds:
Warning light flashes: Lane boundary has
been crossed.
Additional information:
The system is switched off.
Additional information:
Steering Assistant, refer to page 214.
Steering Assistant, refer to page 214.
Steering and Lane Control Assistant:
hands not on steering wheel
Steering and Lane Control Assistant:
hands not on steering wheel
Hands are not grasping the steering
wheel. The system is still active.
Warning light illuminates and acoustic
signal sounds:
Grab the steering wheel with your
hands.
Hands are not grasping the steering
wheel. System interruption is imminent.
Additional information:
Steering Assistant, refer to page 214.
The system reduces the speed to a standstill if
applicable.
Dynamic Stability Control
It is possible that the system will not execute
any supporting steering movements.
Warning light flashes: Dynamic Stabil-
ity Control is regulating the driving and
brake power. The vehicle is stabilized.
Grab the steering wheel with your hands.
Additional information:
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Reduce the vehicle speed and adjust your driv-
ing style to the road conditions.
Warning light flashes then illuminates continu-
ously: Flat tires or tire pressure losses cannot
be detected.
Warning light illuminates: Dynamic Stability
Control has malfunctioned or is initializing.
Driving stabilization is restricted or has failed.
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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.
If the warning light illuminates continuously,
have the vehicle checked immediately by an
authorized service center or another qualified
service center 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:
Dynamic Stability Control, refer to page 193.
Wheel without wheel electronics installed:
Have it checked by an authorized service
center or another qualified service center or
repair shop as needed.
The Dynamic Stability Control
deactivated or the Dynamic Traction
Control activated
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:
Additional information:
Tire pressure monitor, refer to page 300.
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Dynamic Stability Control, refer to
page 193.
Steering system
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Dynamic Traction Control, refer to
page 194.
The steering system may not be op-
erational.
Have the vehicle checked by an author-
ized service center or another qualified service
center or repair shop.
Flat tire monitor
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.
Exhaust emissions
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The warning light illuminates:
The exhaust gas quality is declining,
e.g., because the fuel filler cap is
fitted incorrectly. Have the vehicle
checked as soon as possible.
Additional information:
Flat tire monitor, refer to page 308.
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-
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riod can seriously damage emission control
components, in particular the catalytic con-
verter.
Low-beam headlights
Low-beam headlights are switched on.
Additional information:
Have the vehicle checked by an authorized
service center or another qualified service cen-
ter or repair shop.
Parking lights, low-beam headlights,
refer to page 154.
Additional information:
Automatic High Beam Assistant
Socket for OBD on-board diagnostics, refer to
page 326.
Low-beam headlights are switched on
and the Automatic High Beam Assis-
tant is activated.
Acoustic pedestrian protection
High-beam headlights are switched on and
off automatically depending on the traffic sit-
uation.
Acoustic pedestrian protection has
malfunctioned. Increased caution when
maneuvering.
Additional information:
If malfunctioning repeatedly, have the vehicle
checked by an authorized service center or an-
other qualified service center or repair shop.
Automatic High Beam Assistant, refer to
page 152.
Additional information:
Lane departure warning
Acoustic pedestrian protection, refer to
page 115.
Depending on vehicle equipment and
national-market version:
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
warnings. The system can perform steering in-
terventions.
Green lights
Turn signal
Turn signal is on.
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator
light indicates that a turn signal bulb
has failed.
Indicator light flashes: the system is perform-
ing a steering intervention.
Additional information:
Additional information:
Turn signal, refer to page 151.
Lane departure warning, refer to page 175.
Parking lights
Automatic Hold: vehicle is held
automatically
Parking lights are switched on.
Additional information:
Automatic Hold is ready to use. The
vehicle is automatically held in place
when it is stationary.
Parking lights, low-beam headlights,
refer to page 154.
Additional information:
Automatic Hold, refer to page 126.
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Additional information:
Automatic Hold: vehicle secured
against rolling away
Speed Limit Assistant, refer to page 211.
The vehicle is automatically secured
against rolling away after stopping.
Speed Limit Assist: Apply speed limit
Additional information:
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.
Automatic Hold, refer to page 126.
Manual Speed Limiter
Additional information:
The indicator light illuminates: the sys-
tem is switched on.
Speed Limit Assistant, refer to page 211.
The indicator light flashes: the set
speed limit has been exceeded.
Steering Assistant
Additional information:
The system is activated and helps to
keep the vehicle in the lane.
Manual Speed Limiter, refer to page 199.
Additional information:
Steering Assistant, refer to page 214.
Cruise Control
The system is active.
Lane Change Assistant: lane change in
progress
Additional information:
Cruise control, refer to page 201.
Arrow icon for lane change green: the
system carries out a lane change.
Active Cruise Control with Distance
Control
Additional information:
Lane Change Assistant, refer to page 219.
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.
Lane Change Assistant: lane change
not possible
Indicator light flashes: Preceding vehicle has
driven off.
Gray line for lane boundary on the ap-
propriate side: system detected a lane
change request. Lane change not cur-
rently possible.
Additional information:
Active Cruise Control with Distance Control, re-
fer to page 204.
Additional information:
Lane Change Assistant, refer to page 219.
Speed Limit Assistant activated
Lane Change Assistant: functional
requirements not met
Depending on vehicle equipment, the
indicator light illuminates green, to-
gether with the icon for a speed control
system. Speed Limit Assistant is active and
detected speed limits can be applied manually
for the displayed system.
Depending on the national-market ver-
sion:
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Arrow icon for lane change gray: lane change
not possible; functional requirements not met.
Cruise Control
The system is interrupted.
Additional information:
Additional information:
Lane Change Assistant, refer to page 219.
Cruise control, refer to page 201.
Assisted Driving Mode Plus
Active Cruise Control with Distance
Control
The system is active.
Additional information:
Indicator light is illuminated: the system
is interrupted.
Assisted Driving Mode Plus, refer to
page 217.
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.
Blue lights
High-beam headlights
Additional information:
High-beam headlights have been
switched on.
Active Cruise Control with Distance Control, re-
fer to page 204.
Additional information:
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High-beam headlights, refer to page 151.
Steering Assistant
Automatic High Beam Assistant, refer to
page 152.
The system is on standby and does not
manipulate steering movements.
System activates automatically as soon
as all function conditions are fulfilled.
Gray lights
Additional information:
Seat belt reminder
Steering Assistant, refer to page 214.
Seat belt on the passenger seat or an-
other seat in the vehicle is not buckled.
Assisted Driving Mode Plus
Additional information:
Seat belts, refer to page 102.
The system is interrupted and will acti-
vate automatically as soon as all func-
tional requirements are met.
Manual Speed Limiter
Additional information:
The system is interrupted.
Assisted Driving Mode Plus, refer to page 217.
Additional information:
Manual Speed Limiter, refer to
page 199.
White lights
Cruise Control with Distance Control
No Distance Control because accelera-
tor pedal is being pressed.
Additional information:
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Active Cruise Control with Distance Control, re-
fer to page 204.
Display
Assisted Driving Mode Plus
The system can be activated.
Additional information:
Assisted Driving Mode Plus, refer to
page 217.
Selection lists, e.g., entertainment sources, are
displayed on the instrument cluster.
Selection lists
Principle
Example: selecting a radio station
Lists can be displayed and, if necessary, used
for certain functions in the instrument cluster or
the Head-up display.
1.
Press the entertainment sources
button.
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Entertainment source.
Current audio source.
2.
To switch to the list of radio sta-
tions, tilt the knurled wheel to the right.
List of most recent telephone calls.
If necessary, the corresponding menu will open
on the control display.
3. Turn the knurled wheel to select a radio
station.
4. Press the knurled wheel to confirm the se-
lected radio station.
Displaying and using the list
The selection lists can be displayed and op-
erated using the operating elements on the
steering wheel.
Example: changing the entertainment
source
Operating
elements
Function
1.
Press the entertainment sources
Turn the knurled wheel: dis-
play the entertainment list or
scroll up or down in the list.
button.
2.
To select an entertainment source,
Press knurled wheel: confirm
selection.
turn the knurled wheel.
3. Press the knurled wheel to confirm the se-
lected entertainment source.
Press the corresponding arrow
key to change the entertain-
ment source.
Show list of most recent tele-
phone calls.
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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 120.
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 state of the vehicle, refer to
page 42.
A Check Control message is
displayed in addition where ap-
plicable.
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Auto Start/Stop function, refer to page 115.
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 rotational speed range
Additional information:
The available rotational speed range may be
reduced due certain factors such as a cold
drive system. The tachometer display is auto-
matically adjusted depending on the available
rotational speed range.
Coolant level, refer to page 322.
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age. Modify your driving style to the weather
conditions at low temperatures.
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 prerequisites
Coolant level, refer to page 322.
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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 121.
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, injury, or property dam-
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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 rotational speed is
reached, the entire display flashes red and
the fuel supply is interrupted in order to
protect the engine.
2. "CONTENT"
Select the menu using the arrow buttons on
the steering wheel where applicable.
3. Select the desired setting using the knurled
wheel on the steering wheel.
Central display range
Trip data
Displayable content
The following settings can be selected:
Principle
▷
▷
▷
▷
▷
▷
▷
▷
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 144.
Assisted View, refer to page 146.
Navigation system route preview.
Navigation system map view.
G-Meter, refer to page 147.
Entertainment.
General information
The trip data can be displayed on the control
display and in the instrument cluster.
Depending on the setting in the Live Vehicle
menu, the trip data is shown on the control
display.
Android Auto©.
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.
Display on the control display
Some contents for the central display range
can also be configured as a view in the Head-
up display.
General information
Additional information:
The following trip data is shown on the control
display:
Head-up display, refer to page 131.
▷
▷
Configured interval for displaying trip data.
Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertain-
ment, and Communication, refer to page 6.
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.
▷
▷
▷
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
Average consumption
The average fuel consumption is displayed de-
pending on how the intervals for displaying trip
data are configured.
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Live Vehicle"
4. "Content"
5. "Trip data"
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.
Display in the instrument cluster
Information on consumption and distance cov-
ered can be displayed in the instrument clus-
ter.
Using the button on the left steering column
switch:
1. Press the button.
The trip data is displayed.
▷
▷
▷
Current consumption, arrow 1.
Average consumption, arrow 2.
2. Press button repeatedly until the desired
setting is displayed.
Distance traveled depending on the config-
ured interval, arrow 3.
Via iDrive:
The icon is displayed when the vehicle
is in Coasting mode.
1.
Apps menu
▷
Total mileage, arrow 4.
2. "Vehicle"
3. "System settings"
4. "Time period for trip data"
5. "Values"
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.
6. Select the desired setting:
▷
"Since start of trip": the values are auto-
matically reset approx. four hours after
the vehicle has come to a standstill.
Mild hybrid technology: Depending on vehi-
cle equipment, the fuel supply is interrupted
and the engine continues to run when driving
slowly or even when the vehicle is stationary.
In this case, the internal combustion engine is
operated electrically.
▷
"Since last refuel": the values are au-
tomatically reset after refueling with a
larger quantity of fuel.
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▷
"Since factory": the values since the
time of the factory delivery are dis-
played.
Assisted View
Principle
"Since Individual": the values since the
last manual reset are displayed. The
values can be reset at any time.
With Assisted View, information on driver as-
sistance systems can be displayed on the in-
strument cluster with a vehicle animation.
Resetting average values manually
The following interval can be reset manually at
any time:
Safety information
Warning
"Since Individual ( )"
The system cannot serve as a substitute for
the driver’s personal judgment in assessing
the traffic situation. Based on the limits of
the system, it cannot independently react to
all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-
dent, injury, or property damage. Adjust driv-
ing style to traffic conditions. Watch the sur-
rounding traffic situation closely, be ready to
take over steering and braking at any time,
and actively intervene where appropriate.
Using the button on the left steering column
switch:
1. Press the button.
The trip data is displayed.
General
You can configure how Assisted View is dis-
played on the central display range.
2. Press and hold the button until the values
are reset.
Additional information:
Central display area, refer to page 144
Via iDrive:
1.
Apps menu
Display
2. "Vehicle"
3. "System settings"
4. "Time period for trip data"
5. "Reset Individual"
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 ( )"
An example of active Driver Assistance: Indica-
tor and warning lights for Distance Control and
Assisted Driving Mode are displayed. At the
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same time, the Distance Control is animated in
Assisted View.
automatic time zone enabled. With automatic
time setting, the time, date and, if necessary,
the time zone are updated automatically.
System limits
The system's detection capability is limited.
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
Only objects that are detected by the system
are taken into account.
3. "System settings"
4. "Date and time"
5. Select the desired settings.
The system may indicate something wrong.
Additional information:
▷
▷
Cameras, refer to page 37.
Fuel gauge
Radar sensors, refer to page 38.
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:
Refueling, refer to page 282.
The values are automatically reset whenever
you start a new drive.
Display
Additional information:
An arrow beside the fuel pump
icon shows which side of the ve-
hicle the fuel filler flap is on.
Central display area, refer to page 144
Manually reseting G-Meter values
1. Display the G-Meter on the instrument
cluster.
The current range is displayed
as numerical value.
Indicator light in the instrument
cluster
2.
Press and hold the knurled wheel
on the steering wheel until the values are
reset.
The yellow indicator light illuminates,
once the fuel reserve is reached.
Date and time
Range
Various settings can be applied for the date
and time display such as the date format.
Principle
Depending on vehicle equipment and national-
market version, the time zone can be set or
The range indicates the distance that can still
be covered with the current tank of fuel.
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4. "Units"
General information
The estimated range with remaining fuel is
permanently displayed on the instrument clus-
ter.
5. Select the desired setting.
Vehicle status
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.
General information
The status can be displayed and actions per-
formed for several systems such as for Check
Control.
The Check Control message appears
continuously below a range of approx.
30 miles/50 km.
Displaying vehicle status
1.
Apps menu
Safety information
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Vehicle status"
NOTICE
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.
Overview
Icon
Description
"FLAT TIRE MONITOR": Sta-
tus of the flat tire monitor, refer
to page 308.
Display
"Tire Pressure Monitor": status
of the Tire Pressure Monitor,
refer to page 300.
The current range is displayed
as a numerical value next to the
fuel gauge.
"Engine oil level": electronic
oil measurement, refer to
page 320.
"Check Control": displaying
stored Check Control mes-
sages, refer to page 132.
Setting the units of
measurement
"Service": display of the serv-
ice notifications, refer to
page 149.
Depending on the national-market version, you
can set the units of measurement for some
values, for instance consumption, distances,
and temperature.
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
3. "System settings"
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Current driving condition
Sport displays
General information
The current driving condition is displayed dy-
namically while driving in the Live Vehicle
menu on the control display.
Principle
The Sport displays especially support a sporty
driving style.
Functional requirements
The following states can be displayed:
▷
SPORT driving mode is selected.
▷
▷
▷
Driving.
▷
The following setting is selected for Live
Vehicle:"Adaptive content"
Coasting mode: "EFFICIENT COASTING"
"CHARGING BATTERY"
With mild hybrid technology:
Display
▷
▷
Adaptive recuperation.
The sport displays are displayed in the Live
Vehicle menu on the control display.
Efficient rolling with engine switched off.
Additional information:
The following information is displayed:
▷
▷
Adaptive recuperation, refer to page 278.
Coasting, refer to page 279.
▷
▷
▷
▷
Torque.
Power.
Boost pressure.
Engine oil temperature.
Functional requirements
▷
COMFORT or ECO PRO driving mode is se-
lected.
▷
For Live Vehicle, select the following set-
ting: "Adaptive content".
Service
Principle
The service notifications indicate recom-
mended maintenance work.
Display
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.
An example:
The adaptive recuperation is active, arrow 1.
Display
The vehicle battery is charged when the vehi-
cle decelerates, arrow 2.
More information may be displayed on the
control display.
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
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3. "Vehicle status"
4. "Service"
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"
4. "Service"
5. "Vehicle inspection"
6. "Date:"
7. Select the desired setting.
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