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Displays
CONTROLS
Displays
Overview
Vehicle features and
options
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features and functions 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 sys‐
tems. When using these functions and systems,
the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐
served.
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Fuel gaugeꢀꢁ155
Rangeꢀꢁ157
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Speedometer
Central display areaꢀꢁ150
Service requirementsꢀꢁ157
Navigation display
Instrument cluster
Concept
The instrument cluster is a variable display.
When you change to a different program via Driv‐
ing Dynamics Control, the displays in the instru‐
ment cluster adapt to the respective driving
mode.
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Depending on the equipment: Driver Atten‐
tion Camera
Tachometerꢀꢁ156
Selection listsꢀꢁ161
Widgets in the instrument clusterꢀꢁ151
Trip odometer, see Trip dataꢀꢁ161
ECO PRO displaysꢀꢁ318
Status, Driving Dynamics Controlꢀꢁ135
Transmission displayꢀꢁ144
Engine temperatureꢀꢁ157
External temperatureꢀꢁ157
Check Controlꢀꢁ152
General information
The display change in the instrument cluster can
be deactivated via iDrive.
Some of the displays in the instrument cluster
may differ from the illustrations in the Owner's
Manual.
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Speed Limit Assistꢀꢁ228
Speed Limit Infoꢀꢁ159
Timeꢀꢁ66
Central display area
Depending on the equipment, the following is
displayed in the central display area of the instru‐
ment cluster:
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▷ Navigation displays such as the map view or,
if destination guidance is active, a route pre‐
view with destination guidance information.
Widgets in the instrument
cluster
▷ Displays showing service requirements.
Concept
Displays for specific functions can be displayed
in the tachometer in the instrument cluster.
Some displays in the central display area can be
configured individually. Setting the displays in the
central display area, refer to page 151.
The displays may vary depending on the equip‐
ment version and country variant.
The following displays can be selected:
▷ Trip data, refer to page 161.
▷ Torque and power, refer to page 163.
▷ Acceleration power, refer to page 163.
Driving mode view
Concept
When the driving mode view is deactivated, the
displays in the instrument cluster remain un‐
changed and do not adapt to the respective driv‐
ing mode when the program is changed via Driv‐
ing Dynamics Control.
▷ Current entertainment source, for instance,
radio, refer to Owner's Manual for Navigation,
Entertainment and Communication.
▷ Efficiency display, refer to page 152.
Selecting
Activating/deactivating
Via iDrive:
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
3. "Displays"
4. "Driving mode view"
Adjusting
Individual displays in the instrument cluster can
be configured individually.
Continue to press the button on the turn signal
lever until the desired widget is selected.
Display
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
3. "Displays"
4. "Instrument panel"
5. Select the desired setting.
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ing is displayed as ECO PRO bonus range, refer
to page 318.
Efficiency display
Concept
Information about driving style and consumption
can be displayed in the form of a consumption
display as a widget in the instrument cluster, for
example.
Check Control
Concept
The Check Control system monitors functions in
the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions in
the monitored systems.
General information
Depending on the activated driving mode, differ‐
ent information will be displayed:
General information
Driving
mode
Display
A Check Control message is displayed as a com‐
bination of indicator or warning lights and text
messages in the instrument cluster and, if appli‐
cable, in the Head-up Display.
COMFORT
SPORT
Current consumption.
Average consumption.
Energy recovery.
In addition, an acoustic signal may sound and a
text message may appear on the Control Display.
ECO PRO
ECO PRO bonus range.
Distance traveled in Coasting
mode.
Hiding Check Control messages
Current consumption.
Average consumption
The average consumption indicates the fuel con‐
sumption when driving a specific route.
Current consumption
The current consumption displays the current
consumption of fuel. Check whether you are cur‐
rently driving in an efficient and environmentally-
friendly manner.
Press the button on the turn signal lever.
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.
Energy recovery
During energy recovery, the kinetic energy of the
vehicle is converted into electric energy during
coasting. The vehicle battery is partially charged
and fuel consumption can be reduced.
The messages can be hidden for approx. 8 sec‐
onds. After this time, they are displayed again
automatically.
ECO PRO bonus range
In the ECO PRO driving mode, the yielded exten‐
sion of the range as a result of fuel-efficient driv‐
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Temporary display
Messages after trip completion
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.
Certain messages displayed while driving are dis‐
played again after drive-ready state is switched
off.
Indicator/warning lights
Displaying stored Check Control
messages
Concept
Via iDrive:
Indicator/warning lights in the instrument cluster
display the status of some functions in the vehi‐
cle and indicate when a malfunction is present in
the monitored systems.
1. "CAR"
2. "Vehicle status"
3.
"Check Control"
4. Select the SMS text message.
General information
The indicator/warning lights can light up in a vari‐
ety of combinations and colors.
Display
Check Control
Several of the lights are checked for proper func‐
tioning and light up temporarily when drive-ready
state is switched on.
At least one Check Control message is
displayed or stored.
Red lights
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.
Safety belt reminder
Indicator light flashes or is illuminated:
safety belt on the driver or passenger
side is not buckled. The safety belt re‐
minder can also be activated if objects are placed
on the front passenger seat.
Supplementary SMS text messages
Additional information, such as the reason for an
error or malfunction or the required action, can
be called up via Check Control.
Make sure that the safety belts are positioned
correctly.
With urgent messages the added text will be au‐
tomatically displayed on the Control Display.
Safety belt reminder for rear seats
The safety belt is not buckled on the cor‐
responding rear seat.
Depending on the Check Control message, fur‐
ther help can be selected.
Via iDrive:
Airbag system
1. "CAR"
Airbag system and belt tensioner may
not be working.
2. "Vehicle status"
3.
"Check Control"
4. Select the desired text message.
5. Select the desired setting.
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Have the vehicle checked immediately by a deal‐
er's service center or another qualified service
center or repair shop.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is
deactivated or DTC Dynamic
Traction Control is activated
DSC is deactivated or DTC is activated.
Parking brake
DSC, refer to page 212, and DTC, refer
to page 214.
The parking brake is set.
For releasing the parking brake, refer to
page 138.
Flat Tire Monitor FTM
The Flat Tire Monitor signals a loss of
tire inflation pressure in a tire.
Brake system
Braking system impaired. Continue to
drive moderately.
Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.
Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers.
Have the vehicle checked immediately
by a dealer's service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.
Flat Tire Monitor, refer to page 350.
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.
Yellow lights
Anti-lock Braking System ABS
The Brake Assistant function may not
activate. Avoid abrupt braking. Take the
longer braking distance into account.
The indicator light flashes and then continuously
lights up: no flat tire or loss of tire inflation pres‐
sure can be detected.
Have the system immediately checked
by a dealer's service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.
▷ 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.
▷ TPM was unable to complete the reset. Re‐
set the system again.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control
The indicator light flashes: DSC controls
the drive and braking forces. The vehicle
is stabilized. Reduce speed and modify
▷ 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.
your driving style to the driving circumstances.
The indicator light lights up: DSC has malfunc‐
tioned.
▷ Malfunction: have the system checked by a
dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Have the system immediately checked by a deal‐
er's service center or another qualified service
center or repair shop.
Tire Pressure Monitor, refer to page 343.
DSC, refer to page 212.
Steering system
Steering system may not be working.
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Have the system checked by a dealer's service
center or another qualified service center or re‐
pair shop.
Low beams
Low beams are switched on.
Parking lights/low beams, refer to
page 167.
Emissions
▷ The warning light lights up:
Lane departure warning
Emissions are deteriorating. Have the
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
The indicator light lights up: the system
is activated. A lane marking was detected
on at least one side of the vehicle and
warnings can be issued.
▷ The warning light flashes under certain cir‐
cumstances:
This indicates that there is excessive misfiring
in the engine.
Lane departure warning, refer to page 196.
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.
High-beam Assistant
High-beam Assistant is switched on.
High beams are switched on and off au‐
tomatically depending on the traffic sit‐
uation.
Socket for Onboard Diagnosis, refer to
page 369.
High-beam Assistant, refer to page 169.
Green lights
Automatic Hold
Automatic Hold is activated. The vehicle
is automatically held in place when it is
stationary.
Safety belt reminder for rear seats
The safety belt is buckled on the corre‐
sponding rear seat.
Automatic Hold, refer to page 138.
Turn signal
Blue lights
High beams
Turn signal switched on.
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator
light indicates that a turn signal bulb has
failed.
High beams are switched on.
High beams, refer to page 141.
Turn signal, refer to page 140.
Parking lights
Fuel gauge
Parking lights are switched on.
Concept
The current fill level of the fuel tank is displayed.
Parking lights/low beams, refer to
page 167.
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General information
Display
Vehicle tilt position may cause the display to
vary.
Information on refueling, refer to page 326.
Display
An arrow beside the fuel pump
symbol shows which side of the
vehicle the fuel filler flap is on.
The current range is displayed as
numerical value.
▷ Current engine speed is displayed in the
tachometer.
▷ Arrow 1: successive yellow illuminated fields
indicate an increase in the speed.
Indicator light in the instrument
cluster
▷ Arrow 2: successive orange illuminated fields
indicate the upcoming shift moment.
The yellow indicator light illuminates,
once the fuel reserve is reached.
▷ Arrow 3: the field lights up red. Do not wait
any further to shift.
When the maximum speed is reached, the entire
display flashes red and the supply of fuel is inter‐
rupted in order to protect the engine.
Tachometer
Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning
field. In this range, the fuel supply is reduced to
protect the engine.
Standby state and drive-
ready state
Shift point indicator
The letters OFF in the tachome‐
ter indicate that drive-ready state
is switched off and standby state
is switched on.
Concept
The shift lights indicate the upshift point at which
the best possible acceleration can be achieved.
The letters READY in the tach‐
ometer indicate that the Auto
Start/Stop function is ready to
start the engine automatically.
Functional requirement
Shift lights are shown when the SPORT driving
program is activated.
For further information, see Idle state, standby
state, and drive-ready state, refer to page 43.
Switching on/off
1. Select SPORT driving mode.
Press Driving Dynamics Control.
2. Activate the M/S manual mode of the trans‐
mission.
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Engine temperature
Range
Display
Concept
The range indicates the distance that can still be
covered with the current fuel level.
▷ Cold engine: the pointer is at
the low temperature end.
Drive at moderate engine and
vehicle speeds.
General information
▷ Normal operating tempera‐
ture: the pointer is in the mid‐
dle or in the lower half of the
temperature display.
The estimated range available with the remaining
fuel is permanently displayed in the instrument
cluster.
With a low remaining range, a Check Control
message is briefly displayed. With a dynamic
driving style, for instance fast cornering, the en‐
gine function is not always ensured.
▷ Hot engine: the pointer is at the high end of
the temperature range. In addition, a Check
Control message is displayed.
To check the coolant level, refer to page 366.
The Check Control message appears continu‐
ously below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km.
Indicator light in the instrument
cluster
Safety information
A red indicator light is displayed.
NOTICE
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.
External temperature
General information
If the indicator drops to +37 ℉/+3 ℃ or lower, a
signal sounds.
Display
The current range is displayed as
numerical value next to the fuel
gauge.
A Check Control message is displayed.
There is an increased risk of ice on roads.
Safety information
Warning
Service requirements
Even at temperatures above +37 ℉/+3 ℃
there can be a risk of icy roads, for instance on
bridges or shady sections of the road. There is
a risk of accident. Modify your driving style to
the weather conditions at low temperatures.
Concept
The function displays the service requirements
and the corresponding maintenance scopes.
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Make sure that the vehicle's date and time are
set correctly.
General information
After switching on drive-ready state, the instru‐
ment cluster briefly displays available driving dis‐
tance or time to the next scheduled mainte‐
nance.
Via iDrive:
1. "CAR"
2. "Vehicle status"
A service advisor can read out the current serv‐
ice requirements from your remote control.
3.
"Service schedule"
4. "BMW Service"
5. "Date:"
Some information on service requirements can
also be shown on the BMW display key.
6. Select the desired setting.
Display
Automatic Service Request
Detailed information on service
requirements
More information on the type of service required
may be displayed on the Control Display.
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.
Via iDrive:
You can check when your dealer’s service center
was notified.
1. "CAR"
Via iDrive:
2. "Vehicle status"
1. "CAR"
3.
"Service schedule"
2. "Vehicle status"
3. Move the Controller to the left.
Required maintenance procedures and le‐
gally mandated inspections are displayed.
4. Select an entry to call up detailed information.
4.
"TeleService Call"
Symbols
Gear shift indicator
Sym‐
bols
Description
Concept
No service is currently required.
The system recommends the most efficient gear
for the current driving situation.
The deadline for scheduled mainte‐
nance or a legally mandated inspec‐
tion is approaching.
General information
Depending on the design and country version,
the gear shift indicator may be active in the
manual mode of the Steptronic transmission.
The service deadline has already
passed.
Steptronic transmission:
displaying
Suggestions to shift up or down are displayed in
the instrument cluster.
Entering appointment dates
Enter the dates for the mandatory vehicle in‐
spections.
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On vehicles without a gear shift indicator, the en‐
gaged gear is displayed.
traffic closely and actively intervene where ap‐
propriate.
Example
Description
Overview
Camera
Efficient gear is set.
Shift into efficient gear.
Speed Limit Info
Speed Limit Info
Concept
The camera is installed near the interior mirror.
Speed Limit Info shows the currently valid speed
limit in the instrument cluster and, if necessary,
the Head-up Display.
Keep the windshield in front of the interior mirror
clean and clear.
General information
Displaying Speed Limit Info
General information
Depending on the vehicle equipment, Speed
Limit Info is displayed permanently in the instru‐
ment cluster or via iDrive.
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 are considered
and compared with the vehicle's onboard data.
The traffic sign will then be either displayed or ig‐
nored depending on the situation in the instru‐
ment cluster and the Head-up Display.
Activating/deactivating
Via iDrive:
The system takes into account any information
that is stored in the navigation system and also
displays speed limits present on routes without
signs.
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
3. "Driver Assistance"
4. "Driving"
Safety information
5. "Speed Limit Assistant"
6. "Info on speed limits"
7. "Show current limit"
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 accident.
Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch
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Display
System limits
The system may not be fully functional and may
provide incorrect information in the following sit‐
uations:
Speed Limit Info
Current speed limit.
▷ 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.
Depending on the equipment,
Speed Limit Info not available.
▷ When driving toward bright lights or strong
reflections.
▷ When the windshield in front of the interior
mirror is fogged over, dirty or covered by a
sticker, etc.
▷ If the camera has overheated and been tem‐
porarily switched off due to excessively high
temperatures.
If the detected speed limit has been exceeded,
the indicator light will flash.
▷ In the event of incorrect detection by the
camera.
▷ If the speed limits or road data stored in the
navigation system are incorrect.
Adjusting
Via iDrive:
▷ If the speed limits vary with the time of day
and the day of the week.
1. "CAR"
▷ In areas not covered by the navigation sys‐
tem.
2. "Settings"
3. "Driver Assistance"
4. "Driving"
▷ When roads differ from the navigation, such
as due to changes in road routing.
5. "Speed Limit Assistance"
6. Select the desired setting:
▷ In case of electronic traffic signs.
▷ When passing buses or trucks with traffic
signs applied to them.
▷ "Warn when speeding": activate/deacti‐
vate the flashing of the Speed Limit Info
display in the instrument cluster and,
where applicable, the Head-up Display
when the currently valid speed limit is ex‐
ceeded. The warning that is issued when
a speed limit is exceeded may depend on
the Speed Limit Assist settings.
▷ If the traffic signs are non-conforming.
▷ When signs that are valid for a parallel road
are detected.
▷ In the presence of country-specific signs and
road configurations.
▷ During calibration of the camera immediately
after vehicle delivery.
▷ "Excess speed display": the speed limit
that is detected by the Speed Limit Info is
displayed with a marking in the speedom‐
eter in the instrument cluster.
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Displaying and using the list
Selection lists
Button
Function
Concept
Lists can be displayed and, if necessary, used for
certain functions in the instrument cluster or the
Head-up Display.
Change the entertainment
source.
Pressing the button again will
close the currently displayed
list.
▷ Entertainment source.
▷ Current audio source.
Show list of most recent tele‐
phone calls.
▷ List of most recent telephone calls.
If necessary, the corresponding menu will open
on the Control Display.
Turn the thumbwheel to select
the desired setting.
Display
Press the thumbwheel to con‐
firm the setting.
The currently selected list can
be displayed again in the instru‐
ment cluster by turning the
thumbwheel.
Trip data
Depending on the equipment version, the list in
the instrument cluster may differ from the illus‐
tration.
Concept
Values for the trip, such as the average con‐
sumption or trip miles, are displayed.
General information
The trip data can be displayed on the Control
Display and in the instrument cluster.
The values can be displayed and reset depend‐
ing on various intervals, such as after refueling.
Display on the Control Display
Overview
The following information is displayed:
▷ Configured interval for resetting the trip data.
▷ Average consumption, fuel.
▷ Average speed.
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▷ Total time for shut off engine through the
Auto Start/Stop function.
▷ "Start of trip ( )": the values are automati‐
cally reset approx. four hours after the ve‐
hicle has come to a standstill.
▷ Distance traveled in Coasting mode.
▷ Consumption history in form of a chart.
▷ "Refueling ( )": the values are automati‐
cally reset after refueling with a larger
quantity of fuel.
Displays
Via iDrive:
▷ "Factory ( )": the values since the time of
the factory delivery are displayed.
1. "CAR"
▷ "Individual ( )": the values since the last
manual reset are displayed. The values
can be reset at any time.
2. "Driving information"
3. "Trip data"
Resetting average values
manually
The following interval can be reset manually at
any time: "Individual ( )".
Consumption history
The average consumption is shown in the con‐
sumption history in form of a chart based on the
distance travelled and the driving mode.
With the button on the turn signal lever:
Display in the instrument cluster
1. Continue to press the button on the turn sig‐
nal lever until the widget for the trip data is
selected.
Information about the route can be displayed as
widget in the tachometer. Selecting and setting
widgets in the instrument cluster, refer to
page 151.
The following information is displayed:
▷ Total mileage.
▷ Configured interval for resetting the trip data.
▷ Distance travelled depending on the config‐
ured interval.
▷ Average speed.
2. Press and hold the button on the turn signal
lever.
Resetting trip data
The intervals in which the values must be reset
can be configured.
Via iDrive:
Via iDrive:
1. "CAR"
2. "Driving information"
3. "Trip data"
1. "CAR"
2. "Driving information"
3. "Trip data"
4. "Data since"
5. "Reset individual"
4. "Data since"
The average values and counters are reset.
Once the average values and counters have
been reset, the following interval is automatically
set: "Individual ( )".
5. Select the desired setting:
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Opening the vehicle status
Via iDrive:
Sport displays
Concept
1. "CAR"
The Sport displays especially support a sporty
driving style.
2. "Vehicle status"
Information at a glance
Display on the Control Display
Symbols
Description
Overview
"Flat Tire Monitor": status of the
Flat Tire Monitor, refer to
page 350.
The following information is displayed:
▷ Boost pressure.
▷ Engine oil temperature.
▷ Acceleration power.
▷ Torque.
"Tire Pressure Monitor": status
of the Tire Pressure Monitor, re‐
fer to page 343.
▷ Power.
"Engine oil level": electronic oil
measurement, refer to
page 362.
Displays
Via iDrive:
"Check Control": displaying
stored Check Control mes‐
sages, refer to page 153.
1. "CAR"
2. "Driving information"
3. "Sport displays"
"Service schedule": displaying
service requirements, refer to
page 157.
Display in the instrument cluster
"TeleService Call": Service Re‐
quest.
The Sport displays can be displayed in form of
two widgets in the instrument cluster, refer to
page 151.
The following widgets can be selected:
▷ Widget for torque and power.
▷ Widget for acceleration power.
Head-up Display
Concept
This system projects important information into
the driver's field of vision, for instance the speed.
Vehicle status
The driver can get information without averting
his or her eyes from the road.
General information
The status can be displayed and actions per‐
formed for several systems.
General information
Follow the information on cleaning the Head-up
Display, refer to page 383.
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4. "Head-up display"
Overview
5. Select the desired setting.
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐
rently used.
Setting the brightness
The brightness is automatically adjusted to the
ambient brightness.
The basic setting can be adjusted manually.
Via iDrive:
Switching on/off
1. "CAR"
Via iDrive:
2. "Settings"
3. "Displays"
4. "Head-up display"
5. "Brightness"
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
3. "Displays"
6. Turn the Controller until the desired bright‐
ness is set.
4. "Head-up display"
5. "Head-up display"
7. Press the Controller.
When the low beams are switched on, the
brightness of the Head-up Display can be addi‐
tionally influenced using the instrument lighting.
Display
Overview
The following information is displayed on the
Head-up Display:
Adjusting the height
Via iDrive:
▷ Vehicle speed.
1. "CAR"
▷ Navigation instructions.
▷ Check Control messages.
▷ Selection list in the instrument cluster.
▷ Driver assistance systems.
▷ Sport displays.
2. "Settings"
3. "Displays"
4. "Head-up display"
5. "Height"
6. Turn the Controller until the desired height is
reached.
Some of this information is only displayed briefly
as needed.
7. Press the Controller.
Selecting displays in the Head-up
Display
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐
rently used.
Via iDrive:
The height of the Head-up Display can also be
stored using the memory function, refer to
page 122.
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
3. "Displays"
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Setting the rotation
The Head-up Display view can be rotated.
Via iDrive:
Visibility of the display
The visibility of the displays in the Head-up Dis‐
play is influenced by the following factors:
▷ Seat position.
1. "CAR"
▷ Objects on the cover of the Head-up Display.
▷ Sunglasses with certain polarization filters.
▷ Wet roads.
2. "Settings"
3. "Displays"
4. "Head-up display"
5. "Rotation"
▷ Unfavorable light conditions.
If the image is distorted, have the basic settings
checked by a dealer’s service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.
6. Turn the Controller until the desired setting is
selected.
7. Press the Controller.
Special windshield
The windshield is part of the system.
Additional settings
Via iDrive:
The shape of the windshield makes it possible to
display a precise image.
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
A film in the windshield prevents double images
from being generated.
3. "Displays"
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.
4. "Head-up display"
5. Select the desired setting:
▷ "Speed Limit Assistant": access the set‐
tings for the speed assistant.
▷ "Display infotainment lists in": set up if the
selection lists are displayed in the instru‐
ment cluster or the Head-up Display.
▷ "Sport displays": display tachometer and
Shift Lights in the Head-up Display.
▷ "Off": the Sport displays are not dis‐
played in the Head-up Display.
▷ "In SPORT mode": the Sport displays
are only displayed in SPORT driving
mode.
▷ "Always": the Sport displays are con‐
tinuously displayed in the Head-up
Display.
▷ "Reduced height": if not all of the informa‐
tion is in the driver's field of vision, the in‐
formation can be displayed in the lower
section of the Head-up Display.
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