CONTROLS -> Displays for your BMW 7 Series 2022-2025

Displays  
CONTROLS  
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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Driver assistance systems 225  
Parking assistance systems 253  
Driver Attention Camera 219  
Check Control 151  
Warning  
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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, and 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 135  
Gear shift indicator 159  
Selection lists 158  
Efficiency trainer 326  
Power gauge 160  
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Tachometer 160  
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Displays  
CONTROLS  
Select the menu by tilting the knurled wheel  
on the steering wheel where applicable.  
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7
Engine temperature 161  
Outside temperature 162  
Central display range 162  
Shift lights 162  
3. Select the desired setting using the knurled  
wheel on the steering wheel.  
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9
My Modes drive mode 140  
Settings  
10 Speed Limit Info 225  
Speed Limit Assistant 249  
11 Time 166  
Specific displays can be configured individu-  
ally, e.g., a second actual speed.  
1.  
Apps menu  
12 Fuel gauge 166  
Range 166  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Displays"  
4. "Instrument cluster"  
5. Select the desired setting.  
Additional information:  
Indicator/warning lights, refer to page 152.  
Operating elements on the steering  
wheel  
Live Vehicle  
Principle  
Operating Function  
element  
Live Vehicle is a virtual representation of your  
vehicle with different information, e.g., vehicle  
status or current driving condition.  
Display the menu bar on the in-  
strument cluster.  
General information  
Turn knurled wheel: scroll selec-  
tion up or down.  
Corresponding information is shown on the  
control display depending on the driving situa-  
tion. Fault statuses are not taken into account.  
Adaptive content or various static content can  
be selected.  
Tilt knurled wheel in corre-  
sponding direction: Move selec-  
tion to left or right.  
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 Personal Mode drive mode, the layout in  
the instrument cluster can be individually con-  
figured and displayed.  
Vehicle status, refer to page 167.  
Current driving condition, refer to page 167.  
Sport displays, refer to page 168.  
Efficiency trainer, refer to page 326.  
Trip data, refer to page 163.  
1.  
Press the button on the steering  
wheel.  
A menu bar is displayed in the instrument  
cluster.  
2. "LAYOUT"  
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Adjusting the display  
Overview  
In the Live Vehicle menu, adaptive content or  
various static content for the display can be  
selected on the left-hand side bar:  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Live Vehicle"  
4. Select the desired setting.  
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.  
BMW 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.  
Displayable information  
The following information is displayed on the  
Head-up display:  
Vehicle speed.  
The steering wheel buttons can be used to  
configure various views for the Head-up dis-  
play. More settings can be configured on the  
control display, e.g., brightness, height, or rota-  
tion.  
Navigation instructions.  
Check Control messages.  
Sport displays.  
Shift lights.  
Efficiency trainer.  
General information  
Follow instructions for cleaning the Head-up  
display in the Vehicle Care chapter.  
Lists and messages.  
Driver assistance systems.  
Some of this information is only displayed  
briefly as needed.  
Additional information:  
Caring for special components, refer to  
page 391.  
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.  
1.  
Press the button on the steering  
wheel.  
A menu bar is displayed in the instrument  
cluster.  
2. "HEAD-UP"  
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Displays  
CONTROLS  
Select the menu by tilting the knurled wheel  
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  
Various settings can be configured for the  
Head-up display, e.g., height, brightness, or  
rotation. In addition, individual displays 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  
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.  
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.  
Windshield dirty on inside or outside.  
Sunglasses with certain polarization filters.  
Wet road.  
To hide Check Control messages, tilt  
the knurled wheel on the steering  
wheel to the left.  
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 116.  
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 182.  
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Warning function for pedestrians, refer to  
page 193.  
Parking brake  
The parking brake is set.  
Additional information:  
Forward Collision Warning  
Parking brake, refer to page 144.  
Warning light illuminates: risk of colli-  
sion, e.g., with a vehicle, is detected.  
Increased awareness is required.  
Brake system  
The brake pads are worn or there is  
another issue with the brake system.  
Warning light flashes and a signal sounds: risk  
of imminent collision with a vehicle detected.  
Immediately initiate braking or an evasive ma-  
neuver.  
The braking assistance may not be op-  
erational. A higher pedal force may be  
required for braking.  
Additional information:  
Have the vehicle checked immediately by an  
authorized service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop.  
Warning function in rear-end collision situa-  
tions, refer to page 190.  
Intersection Collision Warning: vehicle  
detected from the right  
Emergency Stop Assistant  
The Emergency Stop Assistant is trig-  
gered.  
Warning light illuminates: risk of colli-  
sion with vehicle crossing from the right  
detected. Increased awareness is re-  
quired.  
Additional information:  
Emergency Stop Assistant, refer to page 210.  
Warning light flashes and a signal sounds: risk  
of imminent collision with a crossing vehicle  
detected. Immediately initiate braking or an  
evasive maneuver.  
Risk of collision  
Warning light illuminates or flashes in  
conjunction with an acoustic signal if  
there is risk of imminent collision.  
Additional information:  
Warning function at intersections, refer to  
page 194.  
Additional information:  
Forward Collision Mitigation, refer to page 187.  
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:  
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Warning function at intersections, refer to  
page 194.  
Immediately grasp the steering wheel with  
your hands and pay attention to the surround-  
ing traffic.  
Additional information:  
Distance Control  
Assisted Driving Mode, refer to page 238.  
Warning light flashes and acoustic sig-  
nal sounds: Brake and evade as neces-  
sary.  
Yellow lights  
Additional information:  
Antilock Braking System  
Distance Control, refer to page 231.  
The system may not be operational.  
The Antilock Braking System is not  
available.  
Assisted Driving Mode  
Warning light flashes and acoustic sig-  
nal sounds:  
The ability to steer may be restricted  
during full braking.  
The system is switched off or will be  
interrupted very soon.  
Have the vehicle checked immediately by an  
authorized service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop.  
Warning light illuminates and acoustic signal  
sounds:  
Additional information:  
The driver's line of sight is not directed at the  
surrounding traffic. System interruption is im-  
minent. The system reduces the speed to a  
standstill if applicable. It is possible that the  
system will not execute any supporting steer-  
ing movements.  
Antilock Braking System, refer to page 220.  
Assisted Driving Mode  
Warning light illuminates and acoustic  
signal sounds: A system interruption is  
imminent.  
Additional information:  
Assisted Driving Mode, refer to page 238.  
Warning light flashes: A lane boundary has  
been crossed.  
Additional information:  
Assisted Driving Mode: Hands are not  
on steering wheel  
Assisted Driving Mode, refer to page 238.  
Warning light illuminates and acoustic  
signal sounds:  
Assisted Driving Mode: Hands are not  
on steering wheel  
The hands are not on the steering  
wheel or, depending on the vehicle equipment  
and national-market version, the driver's line of  
sight is not directed at the surrounding traffic.  
System interruption is imminent.  
Hands are not grasping the steering  
wheel. The system is still active.  
Grab the steering wheel with your  
hands.  
The system reduces the speed to a standstill if  
applicable.  
Additional information:  
Assisted Driving Mode, refer to page 238.  
It is possible that the system will not execute  
any supporting steering movements.  
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CONTROLS  
Flat tire monitor, refer to page 354.  
Dynamic Stability Control  
Warning light flashes: Dynamic Stabil-  
ity Control is regulating the driving and  
brake power. The vehicle is stabilized.  
Reduce the vehicle speed and adjust your driv-  
ing style to the road conditions.  
Tire pressure monitor  
Warning light illuminates: Flat tire or  
tire pressure loss has been detected.  
Follow the information in the Check  
Control message.  
Warning light illuminates: Dynamic Stability  
Control has malfunctioned or is initializing.  
Driving stabilization is restricted or has failed.  
Warning light flashes then illuminates continu-  
ously: Flat tires or tire pressure losses cannot  
be detected.  
If the warning light illuminates continuously,  
have the vehicle checked immediately by an  
authorized service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop.  
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.  
Additional information:  
Dynamic Stability Control, refer to page 220.  
In the case of tires with special appro-  
val: the tire pressure monitor was unable  
to complete the reset. Reset the system  
again.  
The Dynamic Stability Control  
deactivated or increased driving  
dynamics activated  
Wheel without wheel electronics installed:  
Have it checked by an authorized service  
center or another qualified service center or  
repair shop as needed.  
Dynamic Stability Control is deactivated  
or enhanced driving dynamics is acti-  
vated.  
Malfunction: have the vehicle checked by  
an authorized service center or another  
qualified service center or repair shop.  
Additional information:  
Dynamic Stability Control, refer to  
page 220.  
Additional information:  
Setting for increased driving dynamics, re-  
fer to page 221.  
Tire pressure monitor, refer to page 347.  
Steering system  
Drive-off support  
The steering system may not be op-  
erational.  
Drive-off support is activated.  
Additional information:  
Have the vehicle checked by an author-  
ized service center or another qualified service  
center or repair shop.  
Drive-off support, refer to page 222.  
Additional information:  
Flat tire monitor  
Integral Active Steering, refer to page 223.  
Warning light illuminates: Flat tire or  
tire pressure loss has been detected.  
Exhaust emissions  
Reduce your speed and stop cau-  
tiously. Avoid sudden braking and steering  
maneuvers.  
The warning light illuminates:  
Additional information:  
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CONTROLS  
The exhaust gas quality is declining,  
e.g., because the fuel filler cap is  
fitted incorrectly. Have the vehicle  
checked as soon as possible.  
Turn signal, refer to page 170.  
Parking lights  
Parking lights are switched on.  
The warning light flashes under certain cir-  
cumstances:  
Additional information:  
This indicates that there is excessive misfir-  
ing in the engine.  
Parking lights, low-beam headlights,  
refer to page 173.  
Reduce the vehicle speed and have the ve-  
hicle checked immediately; otherwise, se-  
rious engine misfiring within a brief pe-  
riod can seriously damage emission control  
components, in particular the catalytic con-  
verter.  
Low-beam headlights  
Low-beam headlights are switched on.  
Additional information:  
Parking lights, low-beam headlights,  
Have the vehicle checked by an authorized  
service center or another qualified service cen-  
ter or repair shop.  
refer to page 173.  
Automatic High Beam Assistant  
Additional information:  
Low-beam headlights are switched on  
and the Automatic High Beam Assis-  
tant is activated.  
Socket for OBD on-board diagnostics, refer to  
page 374.  
High-beam headlights are switched on and  
off automatically depending on the traffic sit-  
uation.  
Acoustic pedestrian protection  
Acoustic pedestrian protection has  
malfunctioned. Increased caution when  
maneuvering.  
Additional information:  
Automatic High Beam Assistant, refer to  
page 171.  
If malfunctioning repeatedly, have the vehicle  
checked by an authorized service center or an-  
other qualified service center or repair shop.  
Lane departure warning  
Additional information:  
Depending on vehicle equipment and  
national-market version:  
Acoustic pedestrian protection, refer to  
page 132.  
Indicator light flashes: the system ac-  
tively issues a warning. If necessary, the sys-  
tem performs a steering intervention.  
Green lights  
Additional information:  
Turn signal  
Lane departure warning, refer to page 198.  
Turn signal is on.  
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator  
light indicates that a turn signal bulb  
has failed.  
Automatic Hold is activated  
After stopping, Automatic Hold auto-  
matically secures the vehicle to prevent  
it from rolling away.  
Additional information:  
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Displays  
CONTROLS  
Additional information:  
Lane Change Assistant: lane change in  
progress  
Automatic Hold, refer to page 146.  
Arrow icon for lane change green: the  
system carries out a lane change.  
Automatic Hold holding the vehicle  
Additional information:  
Automatic Hold secures the stopped  
vehicle to prevent it from rolling away,  
e.g., when stopped at a traffic light.  
Lane Change Assistant, refer to page 241.  
Automatic Lane Change Assistant, refer to  
page 243.  
Additional information:  
Automatic Hold, refer to page 146.  
Lane Change Assistant: lane change  
not possible  
Cruise Control  
Gray line for lane boundary on the ap-  
propriate side: system detected a lane  
change request. Lane change not cur-  
rently possible.  
The system is active.  
Additional information:  
Cruise control, refer to page 229.  
Additional information:  
Distance Control  
Lane Change Assistant, refer to page 241.  
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.  
Assisted Driving Mode Plus  
The system is active.  
Additional information:  
Indicator light flashes: Preceding vehicle has  
driven off.  
Assisted Driving Mode Plus, refer to  
page 246.  
Additional information:  
Distance Control, refer to page 231.  
Blue lights  
Speed Limit Assist  
High-beam headlights  
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.  
High-beam headlights have been  
switched on.  
Additional information:  
High-beam headlights, refer to page 170.  
Additional information:  
Speed Limit Assistant, refer to page 249.  
Automatic High Beam Assistant  
Assisted Driving Mode  
High-beam headlights are switched on  
via the Automatic High Beam Assis-  
tant.  
The system supports the driver in  
keeping the vehicle within the lane.  
Additional information:  
Additional information:  
Assisted Driving Mode, refer to page 238.  
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CONTROLS  
Automatic High Beam Assistant, refer to  
page 171.  
Assisted Driving Mode Plus  
The system can be used.  
Additional information:  
Gray lights  
Assisted Driving Mode Plus, refer to  
page 246.  
Seat belt reminder  
Seat belt on the passenger seat or an-  
other seat in the vehicle is not buckled.  
Selection lists  
Additional information:  
Seat belts, refer to page 114.  
Principle  
Lists can be displayed and, if necessary, used  
for certain functions in the instrument cluster or  
the Head-up display.  
Distance Control  
Indicator light flashes: Conditions are  
not adequate for the system to work.  
The system was deactivated but ap-  
plies the brakes until you actively resume con-  
trol by pressing on the brake pedal or accelera-  
tor pedal.  
Entertainment source.  
Current audio source.  
List of most recent telephone calls.  
If necessary, the corresponding menu will open  
on the control display.  
Additional information:  
Distance Control, refer to page 231.  
Displaying and using the list  
The selection lists can be displayed and op-  
erated using the operating elements on the  
steering wheel.  
Assisted Driving Mode  
The system is on standby and does not  
manipulate steering movements.  
System activates automatically as soon  
as all function conditions are fulfilled.  
Additional information:  
Assisted Driving Mode, refer to page 238.  
White lights  
Cruise Control with Distance Control  
No Distance Control because accelera-  
tor pedal is being pressed.  
Additional information:  
Distance Control, refer to page 231.  
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3. Turn the knurled wheel to select a radio  
station.  
Operating Function  
elements  
4. Press the knurled wheel to confirm the se-  
lected radio station.  
Change the entertainment  
source.  
Pressing the button again will  
close the currently displayed list.  
Example: changing the entertainment  
source  
Show list of most recent tele-  
phone calls.  
1.  
Press the entertainment sources  
button.  
Turn the knurled wheel: display  
the list for currently selected en-  
tertainment source or scroll up  
or down in the list.  
2.  
To select an entertainment source,  
turn the knurled wheel.  
Tilt knurled wheel in corre-  
sponding direction: Move selec-  
tion to left or right.  
3. Press the knurled wheel to confirm the se-  
lected entertainment source.  
Press knurled wheel: confirm  
selection.  
Gear shift indicator  
Principle  
Display  
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.  
General information  
The gear shift indicator is active in manual  
mode M depending on vehicle equipment and  
national-market version.  
Selection lists, e.g., entertainment sources, are  
displayed on the instrument cluster.  
Displays  
Information on upshifting, downshifting, or en-  
gaged gear is displayed on the instrument  
cluster.  
Example: selecting a radio station  
On vehicles without a gear shift indicator, the  
engaged gear is displayed.  
1.  
Press the entertainment sources  
button.  
2.  
To switch to the list of radio sta-  
tions, tilt the knurled wheel to the right.  
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Displays  
CONTROLS  
Needle in range of arrow 2: the drive power in  
percent, POWER.  
Example Description  
In continuous manual mode M:  
Optimal gear is engaged.  
Reduced drive power  
With shift paddles: temporary  
manual mode.  
The available power may be reduced due to  
certain factors. The power gauge is automati-  
cally adjusted accordingly.  
With shift paddles: Sport program.  
Shift information.  
In addition, the icons on the power gauge and  
tachometer indicate reduced drive power.  
Icon  
Description  
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.  
Additional information:  
Shift paddles, refer to page 137.  
Power gauge  
Depending on vehicle equip-  
ment and national-market ver-  
sion:  
Principle  
The power gauge indicates the currently  
drawn drive power as a percentage.  
Drive power limitation defined  
via the BMW Digital Key.  
With 8-cylinder engine:  
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.  
Power is reduced while the ve-  
hicle is broken in.  
System-related functional limi-  
tation.  
A Check Control message is  
displayed in addition where ap-  
plicable.  
Display  
Tachometer  
General information  
Always avoid RPM in the red warning field. In  
this range, the fuel supply is reduced to protect  
the engine.  
Needle in range of arrow 1: display for energy  
recovery such as while decelerating CHARGE.  
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Activating/deactivating the  
tachometer  
The tachometer is displayed depending on the  
selected drive mode or the individually config-  
ured layout.  
Engine temperature  
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.  
The tachometer display changes depending  
on the selected driving mode.  
Drive at moderate RPM and  
vehicle speeds.  
Reduced rotational speed range  
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.  
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.  
Icon Description  
Power is reduced while the vehicle is  
broken in.  
Additional information:  
Coolant level, refer to page 369.  
Display  
Standby state and drive-  
ready state  
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.  
OFF is displayed in the instru-  
ment cluster. Drive-ready state  
is turned off and standby state  
turned on.  
Drive at moderate RPM and  
vehicle speeds.  
READY is displayed in the  
instrument cluster. The Auto  
Start/Stop function is ready for  
automatic engine start.  
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.  
Additional information:  
Operating state of the vehicle, refer to  
page 40.  
Additional information:  
Auto Start/Stop function, refer to page 132.  
Coolant level, refer to page 369.  
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Displays  
CONTROLS  
Indicator light in the instrument  
cluster  
Functional prerequisite  
Manual mode M must be activated for the shift  
lights to appear.  
A red indicator light is displayed.  
Display  
Outside temperature  
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.  
Successive fields illuminating yellow indicate  
an upcoming shift point.  
When the vehicle is stationary or at low speed,  
the temperature displayed may differ slightly  
from the actual outside temperature due to ex-  
ternal environmental influences.  
Shift when all fields illuminate red at the  
latest.  
When the maximum rotational speed is  
reached, the entire display flashes red and  
the fuel supply is interrupted in order to  
protect the engine.  
Safety information  
Warning  
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, and property dam-  
age. Modify your driving style to the weather  
conditions at low temperatures.  
Central display range  
Displayable content  
The following settings can be selected:  
Reduced display.  
Trip data, refer to page 163.  
Assisted View, refer to page 165.  
Navigation system route preview.  
Navigation system map view.  
G-Meter, refer to page 165.  
Entertainment.  
Shift lights  
Principle  
Shift lights indicate the suitable upshift point at  
which optimal acceleration can be achieved.  
Augmented View.  
General information  
Depending on vehicle equipment, Aug-  
mented View on the instrument cluster en-  
ables the visualization of driver assistance  
systems on the actual vehicle's surround-  
ings.  
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.  
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Displays  
CONTROLS  
Grey lines indicate the recommended min-  
imum distance to the preceding vehicle  
when speed control systems are deacti-  
vated.  
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.  
Some contents for the central display range  
can also be configured as a view in the Head-  
up display.  
Display on the control display  
General information  
The following trip data is shown on the control  
display:  
Additional information:  
Head-up display, refer to page 150.  
Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertain-  
ment, and Communication, refer to page 6.  
Configured interval for displaying trip data.  
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.  
Displaying trip data continuously  
1.  
Press the button on the steering  
wheel.  
1.  
Apps menu  
A menu bar is displayed in the instrument  
cluster.  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Live Vehicle"  
4. "Content"  
5. "Trip data"  
2. "CONTENT"  
Select the menu by tilting the knurled wheel  
on the steering wheel where applicable.  
3. Select the desired setting using the knurled  
wheel on the steering wheel.  
Display in the instrument cluster  
Information on consumption and distance cov-  
ered can be displayed in the instrument clus-  
ter.  
Trip data  
Principle  
The trip data display provides various informa-  
tion about the trip, e.g., average consumption  
or trip distance.  
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CONTROLS  
4. "Time period for trip data"  
5. "Values"  
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.  
"Since last refuel": the values are au-  
tomatically reset after refueling with a  
larger quantity of fuel.  
Current consumption, arrow 1.  
"Since factory": the values since the  
time of the factory delivery are dis-  
played.  
Average consumption, arrow 2.  
Distance traveled depending on the config-  
ured interval, arrow 3.  
"Since Individual": the values since the  
last manual reset are displayed. The  
values can be reset at any time.  
The icon is displayed when the vehicle  
is in Coasting mode.  
Total mileage, arrow 4.  
Resetting average values manually  
The following interval can be reset manually at  
any time:  
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.  
"Since Individual ( )"  
Using the knurled wheel on the steering wheel:  
1. Display trip data in the instrument cluster.  
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.  
2. Press and hold the  
knurled wheel  
on the steering wheel until the values are  
reset.  
Via iDrive:  
1. Apps menu  
Average consumption  
The average fuel consumption is displayed de-  
pending on how the intervals for displaying trip  
data are configured.  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "System settings"  
4. "Time period for trip data"  
5. "Reset Individual"  
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.  
The average values and counters are reset.  
Once the average values and counters have  
been reset, the following interval is automati-  
cally activated:  
1.  
Apps menu  
"Since Individual ( )"  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "System settings"  
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Displays  
CONTROLS  
Display  
Assisted View  
Principle  
With Assisted View, information on driver as-  
sistance systems can be displayed on the in-  
strument cluster with a vehicle animation.  
Safety information  
Warning  
An example of active Driver Assistance: Indica-  
tor and warning lights for Distance Control and  
Assisted Driving Mode are displayed. At the  
same time, the Distance Control is animated in  
Assisted View.  
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, and property damage. Adjust  
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the  
surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready  
to take over steering and braking at any time,  
and actively intervene where appropriate.  
System limits  
The system's detection capability is limited.  
Only objects that are detected by the system  
are taken into account.  
Additional information:  
Cameras, refer to page 35.  
Permanent display  
You can configure how Assisted View is dis-  
played on the central display range and have it  
shown permanently.  
Radar sensors, refer to page 36.  
G-Meter  
Additional information:  
Central display area, refer to page 162  
General information  
The G-Meter indicates the forces that are ap-  
plied in longitudinal and transverse direction  
on the vehicle occupants while driving.  
Temporary display  
With the temporary display, Assisted View is  
always shown when driver assistance systems  
are active, regardless of how the central dis-  
play range is configured.  
The display can be configured on the central  
display range of the instrument cluster.  
The values are automatically reset whenever  
you start a new drive.  
1.  
Apps menu  
Additional information:  
2. "Vehicle"  
Central display area, refer to page 162  
3. "Displays"  
4. "Instrument cluster"  
5. "Assisted Driving info will appear in front of  
other content"  
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Displays  
CONTROLS  
Manually reseting G-Meter values  
Display  
1. Display the G-Meter on the instrument  
cluster.  
An arrow beside the fuel pump  
icon shows which side of the ve-  
hicle the fuel filler flap is on.  
The current range is displayed  
as numerical value.  
2.  
Press and hold the knurled wheel  
on the steering wheel until the values are  
reset.  
Indicator light in the instrument  
cluster  
Date and time  
The yellow indicator light illuminates,  
once the fuel reserve is reached.  
Various settings can be applied for the date  
and time display such as the date format.  
Depending on vehicle equipment and national-  
market version, the time zone can be set or  
automatic time zone enabled. With automatic  
time setting, the time, date and, if necessary,  
the time zone are updated automatically.  
Range  
Principle  
The range indicates the distance that can still  
be covered with the current tank of fuel.  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "System settings"  
4. "Date and time"  
5. Select the desired settings.  
General information  
The estimated range with remaining fuel is  
permanently displayed on the instrument clus-  
ter.  
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.  
Fuel gauge  
Principle  
The current fill level of the fuel tank is dis-  
played.  
The Check Control message appears  
continuously below a range of approx.  
30 miles/50 km.  
General information  
Vehicle inclination may cause the display to  
vary.  
Safety information  
Additional information:  
NOTICE  
Refueling, refer to page 330.  
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 property damage. Refuel  
promptly.  
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Displays  
CONTROLS  
Display  
Overview  
The current range is displayed  
as a numerical value next to the  
fuel gauge.  
Icon  
Description  
"FLAT TIRE MONITOR": Sta-  
tus of the flat tire monitor, refer  
to page 354.  
"Tire Pressure Monitor": status  
of the Tire Pressure Monitor,  
refer to page 347.  
Setting the units of  
measurement  
"Engine oil level": electronic  
oil measurement, refer to  
page 367.  
Depending on the national-market version, you  
can set the units of measurement for some  
values, for instance consumption, distances,  
and temperature.  
"Check Control": displaying  
stored Check Control mes-  
sages, refer to page 151.  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
"Service": display of the service  
notifications, refer to page 168.  
3. "System settings"  
4. "Units"  
5. Select the desired setting.  
Current driving condition  
Vehicle status  
General information  
The current driving condition is displayed dy-  
namically while driving in the Live Vehicle  
menu on the control display.  
General information  
The status can be displayed and actions per-  
formed for several systems such as for Check  
Control.  
The following states can be displayed:  
Driving.  
Coasting mode: "EFFICIENT COASTING"  
"CHARGING BATTERY"  
Displaying vehicle status  
1.  
Apps menu  
With mild hybrid technology:  
2. "Vehicle"  
Adaptive recuperation.  
3. "Vehicle status"  
Depending on the situation, additional in-  
formation on adaptive recuperation is dis-  
played.  
Efficient rolling with engine switched off.  
Additional information:  
Adaptive recuperation, refer to page 324.  
Coasting, refer to page 325.  
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Displays  
CONTROLS  
Boost pressure.  
Functional requirements  
Engine oil temperature.  
Personal or Efficient driving mode is se-  
lected.  
For Live Vehicle, select the following set-  
ting: "Adaptive content".  
Service  
Principle  
Display  
The service notifications indicate recom-  
mended maintenance work.  
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  
Sport displays  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Vehicle status"  
4. "Service"  
Principle  
The Sport displays especially support a sporty  
driving style.  
Maintenance measures as well as legally  
mandated inspections are displayed.  
5. Select the desired entry.  
Functional requirements  
SPORT driving mode is selected.  
Entering appointment dates  
Dates for mandatory vehicle inspections can  
be entered.  
The following setting is selected for Live  
Vehicle:"Adaptive content"  
Make sure that the vehicle's date and time are  
set correctly.  
Display  
The sport displays are displayed in the Live  
Vehicle menu on the control display.  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
The following information is displayed:  
3. "Vehicle status"  
4. "Service"  
Torque.  
Power.  
5. "Vehicle inspection"  
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CONTROLS  
6. "Date:"  
7. Select the desired setting.  
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