Displays -> Selection lists in the instrument cluster for your BMW 6 Series 2011-2017
Displays
Controls
Speed limit detection
Selection lists in the
instrument cluster
Current speed limit.
The concept
Depending on your vehicle's optional features,
the following can be displayed or operated us‐
ing the buttons and the thumbwheel on the
steering wheel as well as the displays in the in‐
strument cluster and the Head-up Display:
Speed limit detection is not
available.
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Current audio source.
Redial phone feature.
Speed limit detection can also be displayed in
the Head-up Display.
Turn on voice activation system.
Display
System limits
The system may not be fully functional and
may provide incorrect information in the fol‐
lowing situations:
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In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.
When signs are concealed by objects.
When driving very close to the vehicle in
front of you.
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When driving toward bright lights.
Depending on your vehicle's optional features,
the list in the instrument cluster can differ from
the illustration shown.
When the windshield behind the interior
rearview mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov‐
ered by a sticker, etc.
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In the event of incorrect detection by the
camera.
Activating a list and adjusting the
setting
If the speed limits stored in the navigation
system are incorrect.
In areas not covered by the navigation sys‐
tem.
When roads differ from the navigation,
such as due to changes in road routing.
When passing buses or trucks with a
speed sticker.
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If the traffic signs are non-conforming.
During calibration of the camera immedi‐
ately after vehicle shipment.
On the right side of the steering wheel, turn
the thumbwheel to activate the corresponding
list.
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Controls
Displays
Using the thumbwheel, select the desired set‐
ting and confirm it by pushing the thumbwheel.
Not for a multi-functional instrument dis‐
play.
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Time of arrival.
When destination guidance is activated in
the navigation system.
On-board computer
Distance to destination.
Indication in the info display
When destination guidance is activated in
the navigation system.
The information from the com‐
puter is shown in the info display
in the instrument cluster.
ECO PRO bonus range.
Adjusting the info display
Depending on the vehicle equipment version,
you can select what information from the com‐
puter is to be displayed on the info display of
the instrument cluster.
Calling up information on the info
display
On the Control Display:
1. "Settings"
2. "Instrument cluster"
3. Select the desired displays.
Information in detail
Range
Displays the estimated cruising range available
with the remaining fuel.
Press the onboard computer button on the
turn signal lever.
Information is displayed in the info display of
the instrument cluster.
It is calculated based on your driving style over
the last 20 miles/30 km.
If there is only enough fuel left for less than
45 miles/80 km, the color of the display
changes.
Information at a glance
Repeatedly pressing the button on the turn
signal lever calls up the following information in
the info display:
Average fuel consumption
The average fuel consumption is calculated for
the period while the engine is running.
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Range.
Average consumption, fuel.
Average consumption, fuel.
Miles and trip miles.
For a multi-functional instrument display.
Average speed.
The average fuel consumption is calculated for
the distance traveled since the last reset by the
on-board comupter.
Average speed
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Periods in which the vehicle is parked with the
engine manually stopped are not included in
the calculation of the average speed.
Date.
Speed limit detection.
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