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Displays
Displays
to the selected options or country versions.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and
systems, the applicable laws and regulations
must be observed.
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due
Overview, instrument cluster
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Fuel gaugeꢀꢁ90
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Engine oil temperatureꢀꢁ90
Current fuel consumption
Electronic displaysꢀꢁ82
Reset milesꢀꢁ91
Speedometer
Messages, for instance Check Control
Tachometerꢀꢁ90
Electronic displays
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Selection lists, refer to page 95.
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Date, refer to page 91.
External temperature, refer to page 91.
Auto Start/Stop function, refer to page 67.
Onboard computer, refer to page 95.
Energy recovery, refer to page 92.
Transmission display, refer to page 79.
Miles/trip miles, refer to page 91.
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Messages, e.g., Check Control, refer to
page 86.
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Range, refer to page 91.
Status, Driving Dynamics Control, refer to
page 139.
Current fuel consumption, refer to
page 92.
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Service requirements, refer to page 92.
Speed Limit Info, refer to page 93.
Time, refer to page 91.
Navigation display, see Owner's Manual for
Navigation, Entertainment and Communi‐
cation.
Multifunctional instrument display
Concept
The instrument display is a variable display. In
the event of a program change, the display
rendition adapts to the respective program
through the Driving Dynamics Control.
General information
The change of the display type can be deacti‐
vated via iDrive.
Some of the displays in the instrument display
may differ from the way they are shown in this
Owner's Manual.
Overview
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Fuel gaugeꢀꢁ90
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Variable displays
Tachometerꢀꢁ90
Selection listsꢀꢁ95
Indicator/warning lightsꢀꢁ86
Speedometer
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Displays
ECO PRO displaysꢀꢁ191
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Onboard computerꢀꢁ95
Reset milesꢀꢁ91
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Engine oil temperatureꢀꢁ90
Or "Driving mode view"
Switching the change of display on
and off
With Professional Navigation System:
switching zoom function on/off
You can program whether the current speed is
to appear enlarged in the speedometer.
You can set whether the instrument display
automatically changes to the ECO PRO or
SPORT in the display when you switch driving
modes.
On the Control Display:
On the Control Display:
1. "Settings"
1. "Settings"
2. "Instrument cluster"
3. "ECO PRO Info"
2. "Instrument cluster"
3. "Magnifier function"
ECO PRO displays
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Speedometer
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Transmission display
Variable displays: ECO PRO Tips, Deceler‐
ation assistant instructions, Driver assist
system displays
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Blue: bonus range
Gray: range
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Efficiency displayꢀꢁ191
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In the ECO PRO program the instrument dis‐
play switches to the ECO PRO displays. These
displays support a driving style that saves on
fuel consumption with more prominent repre‐
sentation of the efficiency display and various
ECO PRO tips.
Sport displays
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Speedometer
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Shift lights, when respectively equipped
Performance display
Tachometerꢀꢁ90
Transmission display
Variable displays
In the Sport and Sport+ programs the instru‐
ment display switches to the sport displays.
These displays support a sporty driving style
with more prominent representation of the
tachometer, the transmission displays, and the
vehicle speed.
General information
Steptronic Sport transmission: shift lights are
shown, when the SPORT+ driving program is
activated.
Switching on shift lights
Steptronic Sport transmission:
Shift point indicator
The concept
1. Select SPORT+ using the Driving Dynam‐
ics Control.
The shift point indicator indicates the optimum
shift moment in the tachometer. Thus, with a
sporty driving style, the best possible vehicle
acceleration is achieved.
2. Activate the M/S manual mode of the
transmission.
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Displays
Display
Indicator/warning lights
General information
The indicator and warning lights in the instru‐
ment cluster can light up in a variety of combi‐
nations and colors.
Several of the lights are checked for proper
functioning and light up temporarily when the
engine is started or the ignition is switched on.
Red lights
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Current engine speed is displayed in the
tachometer.
Safety belt reminder
Arrow 1: successive yellow illuminated
fields indicate an increase in the speed.
Safety belt on the driver's side is not
buckled. For some country-specific
models: passenger belt is not worn or
objects are detected 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.
Indicator lamp 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 pas‐
senger seat.
When the maximum possible speed is
reached, the entire display flashes. When the
maximum speed is exceeded, the supply of
fuel is interrupted in order to protect the en‐
gine.
Make sure that the safety belts are positioned
correctly.
Check Control
Airbag system
Concept
Airbag system and belt tensioner are
not working.
The Check Control system monitors functions
in the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions
in the monitored systems.
Have the vehicle checked immediately
by a dealer’s service center or another quali‐
fied service center or repair shop.
General information
A Check Control message is displayed as a
combination of indicator or warning lights and
SMS text messages in the instrument cluster
and in the Head-up Display.
Parking brake
The parking brake is set.
Release the parking brake, refer to
page 70.
In addition, an acoustic signal may sound and
an SMS text message may appear on the Con‐
trol Display.
Brake system
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Braking system impaired. Continue to
drive moderately.
Vehicle detection, Active Cruise Control
Indicator light illuminates: a vehicle has
been detected ahead of you.
Have the vehicle checked immediately
by a dealer’s service center or another quali‐
fied service center or repair shop.
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
warning is issued, for example when
there is the impending danger of a col‐
lision or the distance to the vehicle ahead is
too small.
Yellow lights
Increase distance.
Anti-lock Braking System ABS
Indicator light flashes: acute warning of the im‐
minent danger of a collision when the vehicle
approaches another vehicle at a relatively high
differential speed.
Braking force boost may not be work‐
ing. Avoid abrupt braking. Take the lon‐
ger braking distance into account.
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.
Person warning
DSC Dynamic Stability Control
Symbol in the instrument cluster.
The indicator light flashes: DSC con‐
trols the drive and braking forces. The
vehicle is stabilized. Reduce speed and
adapt driving style to the driving circumstan‐
ces.
If a collision with a person detected in
this way is imminent, the symbol lights
up and a signal sounds.
Symbol in the instrument display.
The indicator light lights up: DSC has malfunc‐
tioned.
If a collision with a person detected in
this way is imminent, the symbol lights
up and a signal sounds.
Have the system checked by a dealer’s service
center or another qualified service center or re‐
pair shop.
Orange lights
DSC Dynamic Stability Control, refer to
page 135.
Active Cruise Control
The number bars shows the selected
distance from the vehicle driving
ahead.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is
deactivated or DTC Dynamic Traction
Control is activated
Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function,
ACC, refer to page 143.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is deac‐
tivated or DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐
trol is activated.
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DSC Dynamic Stability Control, refer to
page 135, and DTC Dynamic Traction Control,
refer to page 136.
Have the steering system checked by a deal‐
er’s service center or another qualified service
center or repair shop.
Flat Tire Monitor FTM
Emissions
The Flat Tire Monitor signals a loss of
tire inflation pressure in a tire.
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The warning light lights up:
Emissions are deteriorating. Have
the vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
Reduce your speed and stop cau‐
tiously. Avoid sudden braking and steering ma‐
neuvers.
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The warning light flashes under certain cir‐
cumstances:
Flat Tire Monitor, refer to page 114.
This indicates that there is excessive mis‐
firing in the engine.
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM
Reduce the vehicle speed and have the
system checked immediately; otherwise,
serious engine misfiring within a brief pe‐
riod can seriously damage emission con‐
trol components, in particular the catalytic
converter.
The indicator light illuminates.
The Tire Pressure Monitor reports a
low tire inflation pressure or a flat tire.
Observe the information in the Check Control
message.
The indicator light flashes and then illuminates
continuously.
Socket for Onboard Diagnosis, refer to
page 231.
No flat tire or loss of tire inflation pressure can
be detected.
Lane departure warning
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Interference caused by systems or devices
with the same radio frequency: after leav‐
ing the area of the interference, the system
automatically becomes active again.
System is switched on and under cer‐
tain circumstances warns if a detected
lane is left without flashing beforehand.
Lane departure warning, refer to page 128.
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TPM was unable to complete the reset.
Reset the system again.
Green lights
A wheel without TPM electronics is
mounted: have it checked by a dealer’s
service center or another qualified service
center or repair shop as needed.
Turn signal
Turn signal switched on.
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Malfunction: have the system checked by a
dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator
light indicates that a turn signal bulb
has failed.
Tire Pressure Monitor, refer to page 110.
Turn signal, refer to page 72.
Steering system
Parking lights, headlight
Steering system in some cases not
working.
Parking lights or headlights are acti‐
vated.
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Parking lights/low beams, headlight control, re‐
fer to page 102.
Hiding Check Control messages
Front fog lights
Front fog lights are activated.
Front fog lights, refer to page 105.
High-beam Assistant
High-beam Assistant is switched on.
Press and hold button on signal lever.
High beams are switched on and off
automatically depending on the traffic
situation.
Continuous display
Some Check Control messages are displayed
continuously and are not cleared until the mal‐
function is eliminated. If several malfunctions
occur at once, the messages are displayed
consecutively.
High-beam Assistant, refer to page 105.
Cruise control
The system is switched on. It maintains
the speed that was set using the con‐
trol elements on the steering wheel.
These messages can be hidden for approx.
8 seconds. After this time, they are displayed
again automatically.
Automatic Hold
Temporary display
Automatic Hold is activated. The vehi‐
cle is automatically held in place when
it is stationary.
Other Check Control messages are hidden au‐
tomatically after approx. 20 seconds. They are
stored and can be displayed again later.
Automatic Hold, refer to page 70.
Displaying stored Check Control
messages
Using iDrive:
Blue lights
High beams
1. "Vehicle info"
High beams are activated.
2. "Vehicle status"
High beams, refer to page 72.
3.
"Check Control"
4. Select the SMS text message.
Display
Check Control
At least one Check Control message is
displayed or is stored.
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The yellow indicator light illuminates,
once the fuel reserve is reached.
SMS text messages
SMS text messages in combination with a
symbol in the instrument cluster explain a
Check Control message and the meaning of
the indicator and warning lights.
Tachometer
Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning
field. In this range, the fuel supply is reduced to
protect the engine.
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.
With urgent messages the added text will be
automatically displayed on the Control Display.
Engine oil temperature
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Cold engine: the pointer is at
the low temperature end.
Drive at moderate engine
and vehicle speeds.
Further help
Depending on the Check Control message,
further help can be selected.
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Normal operating tempera‐
ture: the pointer is in the
middle or in the left half of
the temperature display.
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"Owner's Manual"
Display additional information about the
Check Control message in the Integrated
Owner's Manual.
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Hot engine: the pointer is at the high end of
the temperature range. A Check Control
message is also displayed.
"Service request"
Contact a dealer’s service center or an‐
other qualified service center or repair
shop.
When the engine oil temperature is too
high, a red indicator lamp is displayed.
"Roadside Assistance"
Contact Roadside Assistance.
Messages after trip completion
Coolant temperature
If the coolant along with the engine becomes
too hot, a Check Control message is displayed.
Special messages displayed while driving are
displayed again after the ignition is switched
off.
A red indicator light is displayed.
Fuel gauge
Check the coolant level.
Vehicle tilt position may cause
the display to vary.
Depending on the equipment
version, the arrow beside the
fuel pump symbol shows which
side of the vehicle the fuel filler flap is on.
Information on refueling, refer to page 198.
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Odometer and trip odometer
Date
The date is displayed in the on‐
board computer.
Display
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Odometer, arrow 1.
The date and date format can be
set on the Control Display.
Trip odometer, arrow 2.
Range
Show/reset miles
Display
Press the button.
With a low remaining range:
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When the ignition is
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A Check Control message is
displayed briefly.
switched off, the time, the
external temperature and
the odometer are displayed.
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The remaining range is
shown on the onboard com‐
puter.
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When the ignition is switched on, the trip
odometer is reset.
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With a dynamic driving style, for instance
taking curves aggressively, the engine
function is not always ensured.
External temperature
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, e.g., on bridges
or shady sections of road. There is a risk of an
accident. Adjust your driving style to the
NOTE
With a range of less than 30 miles/50 km
it is possible that the engine will no longer have
sufficient fuel. Engine functions are not en‐
sured anymore. There is a risk of property
damage. Refuel promptly.◀
weather conditions at low temperatures.◀
If the indicator drops to
+37 ℉/+3 ℃ or lower, a signal
sounds.
Displaying the cruising range
A Check Control message is
displayed.
Depending on your vehicle's optional features,
the range can also be displayed as bar in the
instrument cluster.
There is an increased risk of ice on roads.
Using iDrive:
1. "Settings"
Time
2. "Instrument cluster"
3. "Additional indicators"
The time is displayed at the bot‐
tom of the instrument cluster.
The time can be set on the Con‐
trol Display.
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With navigation system: range with
destination guidance active
Service requirements
Concept
If the vehicle is equipped ac‐
cordingly, the estimated fuel
consumption to the destination
is displayed when destination
guidance is active.
The function displays the service requirements
and the corresponding maintenance scopes.
General information
After the ignition is turned on the instrument
cluster briefly displays available driving dis‐
tance or time to the next scheduled mainte‐
nance.
Current fuel consumption
A service advisor can read out the current
service requirements from your remote con‐
trol.
Display
Depending on your vehicle's op‐
tional features, the current fuel
consumption can be displayed
in the instrument cluster. Check
whether you are currently driv‐
ing in an efficient and environmentally-friendly
manner.
Display
Detailed information on service
requirements
More information on the scope of service re‐
quired can be displayed on the Control Dis‐
play.
Displaying the current fuel
consumption
Using iDrive:
Using iDrive:
1. "Vehicle info"
1. "Settings"
2. "Vehicle status"
2. "Instrument cluster"
3. "Additional indicators"
3.
"Service required"
Required maintenance procedures and le‐
gally mandated inspections are displayed.
The bar display for the current fuel consump‐
tion is displayed in the instrument cluster.
4. Select an entry to call up detailed informa‐
tion.
Energy recovery
Display
The kinetic energy of the vehicle
is converted to electrical energy
while the vehicle is coasting.
The vehicle battery is partially
charged and fuel consumption
can be reduced.
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3. Open "Options".
4. "Last Service Request"
Symbols
Symbols
Description
No service is currently re‐
quired.
Gear shift indicator
Concept
The deadline for scheduled
maintenance or a legally man‐
dated inspection is approach‐
ing.
The system recommends the most fuel effi‐
cient gear for the current driving situation.
General information
The service deadline has al‐
ready passed.
Depending on the vehicle's features and coun‐
try-specific version, the gear shift indicator is
active in the manual mode of the Steptronic
transmission and with manual transmission.
Entering appointment dates
Suggestions to shift gear up or down are dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
Enter the dates for the mandatory vehicle in‐
spections.
On vehicles without a gear shift indicator, the
engaged gear is displayed.
Make sure that the vehicle's date and time are
set correctly.
Using iDrive:
Steptronic transmission: displaying
1. "Vehicle info"
Example
Description
2. "Vehicle status"
3.
"Service required"
Fuel efficient gear is set.
4. "§ Vehicle inspection"
5. "Date:"
Shift into fuel efficient gear.
6. Adjust the settings.
7. Confirm.
The entered date is stored.
Speed Limit Info
Speed Limit Info
Concept
Automatic Service Request
Data regarding the service status or legally
mandated vehicle inspections is automatically
transmitted to your dealer’s service center be‐
fore a service due date.
Speed Limit Info shows the current maximum
permitted speed in the instrument cluster.
You can check when your dealer’s service cen‐
ter was notified.
Using iDrive:
General information
The camera in the area of the interior mirror
detects traffic signs at the edge of the road as
well as variable overhead sign posts. Traffic
signs with extra symbols for wet road condi‐
1. "Vehicle info"
2. "Vehicle status"
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tions, etc., are also detected and compared
with the vehicle's onboard data, such as from
the rain sensor, and will be displayed depend‐
ing on the situation. The system takes into ac‐
count the information stored in the navigation
system and also displays speed limits present
on routes without signs.
Display
The following is displayed in the instrument
cluster:
Speed Limit Info
Current speed limit.
Safety information
WARNING
The system does not release from the
personal responsibility to correctly assess visi‐
bility and traffic situation. There is a risk of an
accident. Adjust the driving style to the traffic
conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively
intervene in the respective situations.◀
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 fol‐
lowing situations:
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In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.
When signs are fully or partially concealed
by objects, stickers or paint.
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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.
When the windshield in front of the interior
mirror is fogged over, dirty or covered by a
sticker, etc.
Keep the windshield in front of the interior mir‐
ror clean and clear.
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In the event of incorrect detection by the
camera.
Switching on/off
Using iDrive:
If the speed limits stored in the navigation
system are incorrect.
1. "Settings"
2. "Instrument cluster"
3. "Speed limit information"
In areas not covered by the navigation sys‐
tem.
When roads differ from the navigation,
such as due to changes in road routing.
If Speed Limit Info is switched on, it can be dis‐
played on the CID (central information display)
in the instrument cluster via the onboard com‐
puter.
When passing buses or trucks with a
speed sticker.
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If the traffic signs are non-conforming.
Display
During calibration of the camera immedi‐
ately after vehicle delivery.
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When signs that are valid for a parallel road
are detected.
Selection lists
General information
Depending on your vehicle's optional features,
the list in the instrument cluster can differ from
the illustration shown.
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the
following can be displayed or operated using
the buttons and the thumbwheel on the steer‐
ing wheel as well as the displays in the instru‐
ment cluster and the Head-up Display:
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Current audio source.
Onboard computer
Redial phone feature.
Concept
Turn on voice activation system.
The onboard computer displays different vehi‐
cle data in the instrument cluster, such as
average values.
Activating a list and adjusting the
setting
Calling up information on the CID
(central information 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 de‐
sired setting.
Information is displayed in the CID (central in‐
formation display) of the instrument cluster.
2. Press the thumbwheel.
Information at a glance
Repeatedly pressing the button on the turn
signal lever calls up the following information in
the CID (central information display):
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Range.
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Displays
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Average consumption, fuel.
Current consumption, fuel.
Average speed.
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.
Date.
Speed Limit Info.
Average fuel consumption
The average fuel consumption is calculated for
the period while the engine is running.
Depending on the equipment, the time of
arrival.
When destination guidance is activated in
the navigation system.
The average fuel consumption is calculated for
the distance traveled since the last reset by the
onboard computer.
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Depending on the equipment, the distance
to destination.
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.
ECO PRO bonus range.
Selecting information
Depending on the vehicle equipment version,
you can select what information from the on‐
board computer is to be displayed on the CID
(central information display) of the instrument
cluster.
Resetting average values
Using iDrive:
1. "Settings"
2. "Instrument cluster"
3. Select the desired information.
Settings are stored for the profile currently
used.
Press and hold button on turn signal lever.
Indication in the info display
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 sys‐
tem before the trip is started.
The information from the on‐
board computer is shown in the
info display in the instrument
cluster.
The distance to the destination is adopted au‐
tomatically.
Information in detail
Range
Displays the estimated cruising range available
with the remaining fuel.
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3. "Consumpt." or "Speed"
4. "Yes"
Time of arrival
Depending on the vehicle equip‐
ment, the estimated time of ar‐
rival is displayed if a destination
is entered in the navigation sys‐
tem before the trip is started.
Resetting the trip computer
Using iDrive:
1. "Vehicle info"
The time must be correctly set.
2. "Trip computer"
3. "Reset": all values are reset.
Speed Limit Info
Further information, see chapter Speed Limit
Info.
"Automatically reset": all values are reset
approx. 4 hours after the vehicle has come
to a standstill.
Onboard computer on the Control
Display
Sport displays
Concept
General information
The onboard computer displays different vehi‐
cle data on the Control Display, such as aver‐
age values.
On the Control Display, the current values for
performance and torque can be displayed if
the vehicle is appropriately equipped.
General information
The vehicle features two types of onboard
computers.
Displaying sport displays
Using iDrive:
1. "Vehicle info"
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"Onboard info": average values, such as
the fuel consumption, are displayed. The
values can be reset individually.
2. "Sport displays"
"Trip computer": the values deliver an
overview of a certain distance and can be
reset as often as necessary.
Speed warning
Concept
Calling up the onboard computer or
trip computer
A speed limit can be set that when reached will
cause a warning to be issued.
Using iDrive:
General information
1. "Vehicle info"
The warning is repeated if the vehicle speed
drops below the set speed limit once by at
least 3 mph/5 km/h.
2. "Onboard info" or "Trip computer"
Resetting the onboard computer
Using iDrive:
1. "Vehicle info"
2. "Onboard info"
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Displays
Displaying, setting or changing the
speed warning
Using iDrive:
Setting the time
1. "Settings"
2. "Time/Date"
3. "Time:"
1. "Settings"
2. "Speed"
4. Turn the controller until the desired hours
are displayed.
3. "Warning at:"
5. Press the controller.
4. Turn the controller until the desired speed
is displayed.
6. Turn the controller until the desired mi‐
nutes are displayed.
5. Press the controller.
7. Press the controller.
The time is stored.
Activating/deactivating the speed
warning
Using iDrive:
Setting the time format
1. "Settings"
1. "Settings"
2. "Time/Date"
2. "Speed"
3. "Format:"
3. "Warning"
4. Select the desired format.
The time format is stored.
4. Press the controller.
Setting your current speed as the
speed warning
Automatic time setting
Using iDrive:
Depending on your vehicle's optional features,
the time, date and, if needed, the time zone are
updated automatically.
1. "Settings"
2. "Speed"
1. "Settings"
3. "Select current speed"
4. Press the controller.
2. "Time/Date"
3. "Auto time set"
Date
Settings on the Control
Display
Setting the date
1. "Settings"
2. "Time/Date"
3. "Date:"
Time
Setting the time zone
1. "Settings"
4. Turn the controller until the desired day is
displayed.
2. "Time/Date"
5. Press the controller.
3. "Time zone:"
6. Make the necessary settings for the month
and year.
4. Select the desired time zone.
The time zone is stored.
The date is stored.
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4. Turn the controller until the desired bright‐
ness is set.
Setting the date format
1. "Settings"
5. Press the controller.
2. "Time/Date"
Settings are stored for the profile currently
used.
3. "Format:"
4. Select the desired format.
The date format is stored.
Depending on the light conditions, the bright‐
ness settings may not be clearly visible.
Language
Activating/deactivating the display of
the current vehicle position
If GPS geolocation has been activated, the cur‐
rent vehicle position can be displayed in the
BMW ConnectedDrive app or in the Connec‐
tedDrive customer portal.
Setting the language
1. "Settings"
2. "Language/Units"
3. "Language:"
Using iDrive:
4. Select the desired language.
Settings are stored for the profile currently
used.
1. "Settings"
2. "GPS tracking"
3. "GPS tracking"
Setting the voice dialog
Voice dialog for the voice activation system,
refer to page 27.
Head-up Display
Units of measurement
Concept
This system projects important information
into the driver's field of vision, e.g., the speed.
Setting the units of measurement
To set the units for fuel consumption, route/
distance and temperature:
The driver can get information without averting
his or her eyes from the road.
1. "Settings"
2. "Language/Units"
Overview
3. Select the desired menu item.
4. Select the desired unit.
Settings are stored for the profile currently
used.
Brightness
Setting the brightness
To set the brightness of the Control Display:
1. "Settings"
2. "Control display"
3. "Brightness"
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Controls
Displays
Using iDrive:
Switching on/off
1. "Settings"
2. "Head-Up Display"
3. "Brightness"
4. Turn the controller until the desired bright‐
ness is set.
5. Press the controller.
When the low beams are activated, the bright‐
ness of the Head-up Display can be addition‐
ally influenced using the instrument lighting.
Press button.
Settings are stored for the profile currently
used.
Display
Adjusting the height
Using iDrive:
Overview
The following information is displayed on the
Head-up Display:
1. "Settings"
2. "Head-Up Display"
3. "Height"
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▷
▷
▷
▷
Speed.
Navigation system.
4. Turn the controller until the desired height
is reached.
Check Control messages.
Selection list from the instrument cluster.
Driver assistance systems.
5. Press the controller.
Settings are stored for the profile currently
used.
Some of this information is only displayed
briefly as needed.
Setting the rotation
The screen of the Head-up Display can be ro‐
tated around its own axis.
Selecting displays in the Head-up
Display
Using iDrive:
Using iDrive:
1. "Settings"
1. "Settings"
2. "Head-Up Display"
3. "Displayed information"
2. "Head-Up Display"
3. "Rotation"
4. Select the desired displays in the Head-up
Display.
4. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is selected.
Settings are stored for the profile currently
used.
5. Press the controller.
Settings are stored for the profile currently
used.
Setting the brightness
The brightness is automatically adjusted to the
ambient brightness.
The basic setting can be adjusted.
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Displays
Controls
Display visibility
The visibility of the displays in the Head-up
Display is influenced by the following factors:
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▷
Certain sitting positions.
Objects on the cover of the Head-up Dis‐
play.
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▷
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Sunglasses with certain polarization filters.
Wet roads.
Unfavorable light conditions.
If the image is distorted, have the basic set‐
tings checked by a dealer’s service center or
another qualified service center or repair shop.
Follow the instructions for cleaning the Head-
up Display, refer to page 247.
Special windshield
The windshield is part of the system.
The shape of the windshield makes it possible
to display a precise image.
A film in the windshield prevents double im‐
ages from being displayed.
For this reason, it is strongly suggested to
have the special windshield replaced by a deal‐
er’s service center or another qualified service
center or repair shop, if necessary.
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