CONTROLS -> Displays for your BMW 7 Series 2022-2025
Displays
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Displays
thorized service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes model-specific equip-
ment, systems, and functions that are currently
available, or may become available in the fu-
ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.
Overview
Additional information:
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.
Instrument cluster
Principle
The instrument cluster comprises various digi-
tal displays, e.g., a speedometer, time, range,
temperature as well as indicator and warning
lights.
Instrument cluster
Display ranges on the instrument
cluster
General information
The layout of the instrument cluster adapts to
the respective driving mode. The positions of
some displays may vary, e.g., the selector lever
display.
Some of the displays in the instrument cluster
may differ from the illustrations in the Owner's
Manual.
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Speedometer
Safety information
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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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Select the menu by tilting the knurled wheel
on the steering wheel where applicable.
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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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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.
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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:
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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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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
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Seat position.
Permanently displayed Check Control mes-
sages can be hidden temporarily. These mes-
sages are automatically displayed again after
approx. 8 seconds.
Objects on the Head-up display's protective
glass.
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Dust or dirt on the Head-up display's pro-
tective glass.
An arrow icon next to the Check Control
message indicates whether the Check Control
message can be hidden.
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Windshield dirty on inside or outside.
Sunglasses with certain polarization filters.
Wet road.
To hide Check Control messages, 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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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.
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Fault caused by systems or devices with
the same radio frequency: after leaving the
area of the interference, the system auto-
matically becomes active again.
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:
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Dynamic Stability Control, refer to
page 220.
Additional information:
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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.
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The warning light illuminates:
Additional information:
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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.
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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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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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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.
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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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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
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Cold engine: the needle
is in the blue temperature
range, close to the stop of
the temperature display, and
the word WARM-UP is dis-
played.
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.
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Normal operating temperature: the needle
is in the middle or in the left half of the
temperature display.
Hot engine: the needle is in the red temper-
ature range. In addition, a Check Control
message is displayed.
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
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Cold engine: the needle
is in the blue temperature
range, close to the stop of
the temperature display, and
the word WARM-UP is dis-
played.
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.
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Normal operating temperature: the needle
is in the middle or in the left half of the
temperature display.
Hot engine: the needle is in the red temper-
ature range. In addition, a Check Control
message is displayed.
Additional information:
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Operating state of the vehicle, refer to
page 40.
Additional information:
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Auto Start/Stop function, refer to page 132.
Coolant level, refer to page 369.
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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.
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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:
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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4. "Time period for trip data"
5. "Values"
6. Select the desired setting:
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"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.
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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.
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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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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:
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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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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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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:
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Driving.
Coasting mode: "EFFICIENT COASTING"
"CHARGING BATTERY"
Displaying vehicle status
1.
Apps menu
With mild hybrid technology:
2. "Vehicle"
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Adaptive recuperation.
3. "Vehicle status"
Depending on the situation, additional in-
formation on adaptive recuperation is dis-
played.
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Efficient rolling with engine switched off.
Additional information:
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Adaptive recuperation, refer to page 324.
Coasting, refer to page 325.
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Boost pressure.
Functional requirements
Engine oil temperature.
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Personal or Efficient driving mode is se-
lected.
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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
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SPORT driving mode is selected.
Entering appointment dates
Dates for mandatory vehicle inspections can
be entered.
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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"
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Torque.
Power.
5. "Vehicle inspection"
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6. "Date:"
7. Select the desired setting.
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