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EnglishDisplays -> Gear shift indicator for your BMW i8 2014-2020
Displays
CONTROLS
detected and compared with the vehicle's on‐
board data, such as from the rain sensor, and will
be displayed depending on the situation. The
system takes into account the information stored
in the navigation system and also displays speed
limits present on routes without signs.
Gear shift indicator
Concept
The system recommends the most efficient gear
for the current driving situation.
Safety information
General information
Depending on the vehicle equipment and coun‐
try version, the gear shift indicator may be active
in the manual mode of the Steptronic transmis‐
sion.
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
traffic closely and actively intervene where ap‐
propriate.
Suggestions to shift up or down are displayed in
the instrument cluster.
The gear shift indicator is not available when Max
eDRIVE is activated.
On vehicles without a gear shift indicator, the en‐
gaged gear is displayed.
Overview
Camera
Displaying
Example
Description
Efficient gear is set.
Shift into efficient gear.
The camera is installed near the interior mirror.
Speed Limit Info
Keep the windshield in front of the interior mirror
clean and clear.
Speed Limit Info
Concept
Switching on/off
Via iDrive:
Speed Limit Info shows the current maximum
permitted speed in the instrument cluster.
1. "My Vehicle"
General information
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Displays"
The camera in the area of the interior mirror de‐
tects traffic signs at the edge of the road as well
as overhead sign posts. Traffic signs with extra
symbols for wet road conditions, etc., are also
4. "Instrument panel"
5. "Speed limit information"
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