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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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Displays
CONTROLS
If Speed Limit Info is switched on, it can be dis‐
played on the Info Display in the instrument clus‐
ter.
▷ When passing buses or trucks with a speed
sticker.
▷ If the traffic signs are non-conforming.
▷ When traffic signs that are valid for a parallel
road are detected.
Display
▷ During calibration of the camera immediately
after vehicle delivery.
Speed Limit Info
Current speed limit.
Selection lists
General information
Speed Limit Info not available.
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the fol‐
lowing can be displayed or operated using the
buttons and the thumbwheel on the steering
wheel and via the displays in the instrument clus‐
ter and the Head-up Display:
Speed Limit Info can also be displayed in the
Head-up Display.
▷ Current audio source.
▷ Phone redial.
▷ Turn on voice activation system.
System limits
The system may not be fully functional and may
provide incorrect information in the following sit‐
uations:
It also displays programs of the Driving Dynamics
Control.
Activating a list and adjusting the
setting
▷ In heavy fog, wet conditions, or snowfall.
▷ When traffic signs are fully or partially con‐
cealed by objects, stickers or paint.
▷ When driving very close to the vehicle in front
of you.
▷ 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.
▷ In the event of incorrect detection by the
camera.
On the right side of the steering wheel, turn the
thumbwheel to activate the corresponding list.
▷ If the speed limits stored in the navigation
system are incorrect.
1. Turn the thumbwheel and select the desired
setting.
▷ In areas not covered by the navigation sys‐
tem.
2. Press the thumbwheel.
▷ When roads differ from the navigation, such
as due to changes in road routing.
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