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Displays
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Displays
Adjusting the display
In the Live Vehicle menu, adaptive content or
various static content for the display can be
selected on the left-hand side bar:
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.
1. To adjust the display, go through the menu
as follows: Apps menu / "Vehicle" / "Live
Vehicle".
Additional information:
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.
2. Select the desired setting.
Live Vehicle
BMW Head-up display
Principle
Principle
Live Vehicle is a virtual representation of your
vehicle with different information, e.g., vehicle
status or current driving condition.
The Head-up display projects important infor-
mation in the driver's field of view, for instance
the speed. Information can be recorded with-
out you having to look away from the road.
General information
The steering wheel buttons can be used to
configure various views for the Head-up dis-
play. Additional settings can be made on the
control display, e.g., brightness or height.
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.
General information
Follow instructions for cleaning the Head-up
display in the Vehicle Care chapter.
Displayable content
The following Live Vehicle content is displayed
in alternating sequence or statically depending
on the setting:
Additional information:
Caring for special components, refer to
page 390.
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Vehicle status, refer to page 152.
Current driving condition, refer to page 152.
Sport displays, refer to page 152.
Efficiency trainer, refer to page 322.
Trip data, refer to page 148.
The displayed content may depend on the se-
lected drive mode.
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Select the menu by tilting the knurled wheel
on the steering wheel where applicable.
Overview
3. Select the desired setting using the knurled
wheel on the steering wheel.
Turning the Head-up display on/off
To turn the Head-up display on/off, go through
the menu as follows: Apps menu / "Vehicle" /
"Displays" / "Head-up display" / "Head-up
display".
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.
Settings
Various settings can be configured for the
Head-up display, e.g., height, rotation, or
brightness. You can also set up specific views
on the Head-up display separately, e.g., for
Driver Assistance information.
Displayable information
The following information is displayed on the
Head-up display:
1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps
menu / "Vehicle" / "Displays" / "Head-up
display".
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Speed.
Navigation instructions.
Check Control messages.
Sport displays.
2. Select the desired setting.
Depending on vehicle equipment, the height of
the Head-up display can be stored using the
memory function.
Shift lights.
The Efficiency Coach.
Lists and messages.
The driver assistance systems.
Visibility of the display
The visibility of the displays in the Head-up
display is influenced by the following factors:
Some of this information is only displayed
briefly as needed.
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Seat position.
Objects on the Head-up display's protective
glass.
Configuring a view
Views can be configured for the Head-up dis-
play independently of the view on the instru-
ment cluster, e.g., reduced view.
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Dust or dirt on the Head-up display's pro-
tective glass.
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Windshield dirty on inside or outside.
Sunglasses with certain polarization filters.
Wet road.
1.
Press the Settings button on the
steering wheel.
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.
A menu bar is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
2. "HEAD-UP"
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Special windshield
The special windshield is part of the Head-up
display system.
Displaying stored Check Control
messages
Saved Check Control messages and additional
information such as the cause of a fault or
the required action can be called up via Check
Control.
The shape and coating of the special wind-
shield enable this 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.
Depending on the Check Control message, fur-
ther help can be selected.
1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps
menu / "Vehicle" / "Vehicle status" / "Check
Control".
Check Control
2. Select the desired text message.
Principle
The Check Control system monitors functions
in the vehicle and notifies you of faults in the
monitored systems.
Display
A Check Control message is displayed in the
instrument cluster as a text message with an
icon.
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.
For urgent messages, an added text is auto-
matically displayed on the control display. If
several faults occur at once, the messages are
displayed consecutively.
Certain messages displayed while driving are
displayed again after drive-ready state is
switched off.
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.
Icons in the instrument cluster indicate
an active or saved Check Control mes-
sage.
Hiding Check Control messages
Permanently displayed Check Control mes-
sages can be hidden temporarily. These mes-
sages are automatically displayed again after
approx. 8 seconds.
An arrow icon next to the Check Control
message indicates whether the Check Control
message can be hidden.
Indicator lights and warning lights
Principle
To hide Check Control messages, tilt
the knurled wheel on the steering
wheel to the left.
The indicator lights and warning lights show
the status of some vehicle functions or indicate
when there is a fault in monitored systems.
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Indicator lights and warning lights can illumi-
nate in a variety of combinations and colors.
Have the vehicle checked immediately by an
authorized service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Some indicator lights are checked for proper
functioning and illuminate temporarily when
drive-ready state is turned on.
Emergency Stop Assistant
The Emergency Stop Assistant is trig-
gered.
Red lights
Additional information:
Seat belt reminder
Emergency Stop Assistant, refer to page 198.
Seat belt on the driver's seat is not
buckled.
Risk of collision
Additional information:
Seat belt reminder, refer to page 105.
The warning light illuminates or flashes
in conjunction with an acoustic signal if
there is a risk of imminent collision.
Airbag system
Additional information:
Warning light illuminates briefly: indi-
cates that the entire airbag system and
seat belt tensioners are operational
Forward Collision Mitigation, refer to
page 173.
when drive-ready state is switched on.
Pedestrian Warning
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.
The warning light illuminates: risk of
collision with a person, e.g., a pedes-
trian or a cyclist detected. Increased
awareness is required.
The warning light flashes and a signal sounds:
risk of imminent collision with a person, e.g.,
a pedestrian or a cyclist detected. Immediately
initiate braking or an evasive maneuver.
Additional information:
Airbags, refer to page 168.
Additional information:
Parking brake
Warning function for pedestrians, refer to
page 179.
The parking brake is set.
Additional information:
Parking brake, refer to page 130.
Forward Collision Warning
The warning light illuminates: risk of
collision, e.g., with a vehicle detected.
Increased awareness is required.
Brake system
The brake pads are worn or there is
another issue with the brake system.
The warning light flashes and a signal sounds:
risk of imminent collision with a vehicle de-
tected. Immediately initiate braking or an eva-
sive maneuver.
The braking assistance may not be op-
erational. A higher pedal force may be
required for braking.
Additional information:
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Warning function in rear-end collision situa-
tions, refer to page 176.
Assisted Driving Mode
Warning light flashes and acoustic sig-
nal sounds:
Intersection Collision Warning: vehicle
detected from the right
The system is switched off or will be
interrupted very soon.
The warning light illuminates: risk of
collision with a vehicle crossing from
the right detected. Increased aware-
ness is required.
Warning light illuminates and acoustic signal
sounds:
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.
The warning light flashes and a signal sounds:
risk of imminent collision with a crossing vehi-
cle detected. Immediately initiate braking or an
evasive maneuver.
Additional information:
Additional information:
Warning function at intersections, refer to
page 181.
Assisted Driving Mode, refer to page 226.
Assisted Driving Mode: Hands are not on
steering wheel
Intersection Collision Warning: vehicle
detected from the left
Warning light illuminates and acoustic
signal sounds:
The warning light illuminates: risk of
collision with a vehicle crossing from
the left detected. Increased awareness
is required.
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.
The warning light flashes and a signal sounds:
risk of imminent collision with a crossing vehi-
cle detected. Immediately initiate braking or an
evasive maneuver.
The system reduces the speed to a standstill if
applicable.
Additional information:
It is possible that the system will not execute
any supporting steering movements.
Warning function at intersections, refer to
page 181.
Immediately grasp the steering wheel with
your hands and pay attention to the surround-
ing traffic.
Distance control
Additional information:
Warning light flashes and acoustic sig-
nal sounds: Brake and evade as neces-
sary.
Assisted Driving Mode, refer to page 226.
Additional information:
Yellow lights
Distance Control, refer to page 220.
Antilock Braking System
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The system may not be operational.
The Antilock Braking System is not
available.
authorized service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Additional information:
The ability to steer may be restricted during full
braking.
Dynamic Stability Control, refer to page 208.
Have the vehicle checked immediately by an
authorized service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Dynamic Stability Control deactivated, or
increased driving dynamics activated
Dynamic Stability Control is deactivated
or enhanced driving dynamics is acti-
vated.
Additional information:
Antilock Braking System, refer to page 208.
Additional information:
Assisted Driving Mode
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Dynamic Stability Control, refer to
page 208.
Warning light illuminates and acoustic
signal sounds: A system interruption is
imminent.
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Setting for increased driving dynamics, re-
fer to page 209.
Warning light flashes: A lane boundary has
been crossed.
Drive-off support
Drive-off support is activated.
Additional information:
Assisted Driving Mode, refer to page 226.
Additional information:
Drive-off support, refer to page 210.
Assisted Driving Mode: Hands are not on
steering wheel
Flat tire monitor
Steering wheel icon illuminates yellow:
Warning light illuminates: Flat tire or
tire pressure loss has been detected.
Hands are not grasping the steering
wheel. The system is still active.
Reduce your speed and stop cau-
tiously. Avoid sudden braking and steering
maneuvers.
Grab the steering wheel with your hands.
Additional information:
Assisted Driving Mode, refer to page 226.
Additional information:
Flat tire monitor, refer to page 351.
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
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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.
Have the vehicle checked by an authorized
service center or another qualified service cen-
ter or repair shop.
Additional information:
In the case of tires with special appro-
val: the tire pressure monitor was unable
to complete the reset. Reset the system
again.
Socket for OBD on-board diagnostics, refer to
page 371.
Green lights
Wheel without wheel electronics installed:
Have it checked by an authorized service
center or another qualified service center or
repair shop as needed.
Turn signal
The turn signal is turned on.
Malfunction: have the vehicle checked by
an authorized service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.
If the indicator light is flashing unusu-
ally fast, this indicates that a turn signal
bulb has failed.
Additional information:
Additional information:
Tire pressure monitor, refer to page 343.
Turn signal, refer to page 154.
Steering system
Parking lights
The steering system may not be op-
erational.
The parking lights are turned on.
Additional information:
Have the vehicle checked by an author-
ized service center or another qualified service
center or repair shop.
Parking lights, low-beam headlights,
refer to page 158.
Low-beam headlights
Exhaust emissions
The low-beam headlights are turned
on.
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The warning light illuminates:
The exhaust gas quality is declining,
e.g., because the fuel filler cap is
fitted incorrectly. Have the vehicle
checked as soon as possible.
Additional information:
Parking lights, low-beam headlights, refer to
page 158.
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The warning light flashes under certain cir-
cumstances:
Automatic High Beam Assistant
Low-beam headlights are turned on,
and the Automatic High Beam Assis-
tant is activated.
This indicates that there is excessive misfir-
ing in the engine.
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.
The high-beam headlights are turned on and
off automatically depending on the traffic.
Additional information:
Automatic High Beam Assistant, refer to
page 155.
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Lane departure warning
Speed Limit Assistant
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.
Depending on vehicle equipment and
national-market version:
Indicator light flashes: System is ac-
tively issuing a warning. If necessary, the sys-
tem performs a steering intervention.
Additional information:
Additional information:
Speed Limit Assistant, refer to page 236.
Lane departure warning, refer to page 185.
Assisted Driving Mode
Automatic Hold is activated
The system supports the driver in
keeping the vehicle within the lane.
After stopping, Automatic Hold auto-
matically secures the vehicle to prevent
it from rolling away.
Additional information:
Assisted Driving Mode, refer to page 226.
Additional information:
Automatic Hold, refer to page 132.
Lane Change Assistant: lane change in
progress
Automatic Hold holding the vehicle
Arrow icon for lane change green: the
system carries out a lane change.
Automatic Hold secures the stopped
vehicle to prevent it from rolling away,
e.g., when stopped at a traffic light.
Additional information:
Lane Change Assistant, refer to page 230.
Additional information:
Automatic Hold, refer to page 132.
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 217.
Additional information:
Lane Change Assistant, refer to page 230.
Distance control
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 233.
Additional information:
Distance Control, refer to page 220.
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Additional information:
Blue lights
Assisted Driving Mode, refer to page 226.
High-beam headlights
High-beam headlights have been
turned on.
White lights
Additional information:
Cruise Control with Distance Control
High-beam headlights, refer to page 154.
No Distance Control because accelera-
tor pedal is being pressed.
Automatic High Beam Assistant
Additional information:
Distance Control, refer to page 220.
High-beam headlights have been
turned on by the Automatic High Beam
Assistant.
Assisted Driving Mode Plus
Additional information:
The system can be used.
Additional information:
Automatic High Beam Assistant, refer to
page 155.
Assisted Driving Mode Plus, refer to
page 233.
Gray lights
Seat belt reminder
Selection lists
Seat belt on the passenger seat or an-
other seat in the vehicle is not buckled.
Principle
Additional information:
Lists can be displayed and, if necessary, used
for certain functions in the instrument cluster or
the Head-up display.
Seat belts, refer to page 103.
Distance control
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Entertainment source.
Current audio source.
List of recent calls.
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.
If necessary, the corresponding menu will open
on the control display.
Displaying and using the list
The selection lists can be displayed and op-
erated using the operating elements on the
steering wheel.
Additional information:
Distance Control, refer to page 220.
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.
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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 upshifts or downshifts or the
engaged gear is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
Example: selecting a radio station
On vehicles without a gear shift indicator, the
engaged gear is displayed.
1.
To select a radio station, press the
entertainment source button on the right of
the steering wheel.
2.
To switch to the radio stations list,
tilt the knurled wheel to the right.
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Display
Example Description
In continuous manual mode M:
Optimal gear is engaged.
With shift paddles: temporary
manual mode.
With shift paddles: Sport program.
Without shift paddles: LOW mode.
Shift information.
Needle in lower range of arrow 1: display for
energy recovery such as while decelerating,
CHARGE.
Needle in upper range of arrow 2: drive power
in percent, POWER.
Additional information:
Reduced drive power
The available drive power may be reduced due
to certain factors. The power gauge is auto-
matically adjusted accordingly.
Shift paddles, refer to page 126.
Power gauge
In addition, the icons on the power gauge and
tachometer indicate reduced drive power.
Principle
The power gauge indicates the currently
drawn drive power as a percentage.
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.
Enabling/disabling the power gauge
The power gauge or the tachometer is dis-
played depending on the selected drive mode
or the individually configured layout.
Depending on vehicle equip-
ment and national-market ver-
sion:
Drive power limitation defined
via the BMW Digital Key.
System-related functional limi-
tation.
A Check Control message is
displayed in addition where ap-
plicable.
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Tachometer
Engine temperature
The engine temperature is displayed in the in-
strument cluster.
General information
Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning
field. In this range, the fuel supply is reduced to
protect the engine.
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If the engine is cold, the nee-
dle is in the blue temperature
range, close to the limit po-
sition of the temperature dis-
play. WARM-UP is also dis-
played.
Activating/deactivating the
tachometer
The tachometer is displayed depending on the
selected drive mode or the individually config-
ured layout.
Drive at moderate RPM and
vehicle speeds.
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At normal operating temperature, the nee-
dle is in the middle or in the left half of the
temperature display.
The tachometer display changes depending
on the selected driving mode.
If the engine is hot, the needle is in the
red temperature range. In addition, a Check
Control message is displayed.
Reduced rotational speed range
The reduced rotational speed range may be
due to certain factors, e.g., a cold drive sys-
tem. The tachometer display is automatically
adjusted depending on the available rotational
speed range.
Additional information:
Coolant level, refer to page 367.
Display
The engine temperature is displayed in the in-
strument cluster.
Standby state and drive-
ready state
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If the engine is cold, the nee-
dle is in the blue temperature
range, close to the left-hand
limit position of the temper-
ature display. WARM-UP is
also displayed.
If OFF is displayed in the instru-
ment cluster, drive-ready state
is switched off and standby
state is switched on.
Drive at moderate RPM and
vehicle speeds.
If READY is displayed in the in-
strument cluster, the Auto Start/
Stop function is ready to start
the engine automatically.
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At normal operating temperature, the nee-
dle is in the middle or in the left half of the
temperature display.
If the engine is hot, the needle is in the
red temperature range. In addition, a Check
Control message is displayed.
Additional information:
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Operating state of the vehicle, refer to
page 39.
Additional information:
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Auto Start/Stop function, refer to page 120.
Coolant level, refer to page 367.
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Indicator light in the instrument
cluster
Functional requirements
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Manual mode M must be activated.
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Advanced mode must be activated.
A red indicator light is displayed.
Additional information:
Advanced mode, refer to page 127.
Outside temperature
Display
Principle
If the outside temperature indicator drops to
+37℉/+3℃ or lower, there is an increased risk
of slippery conditions.
A signal sounds and a Check Control message
is displayed.
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.
Successive fields illuminating yellow indicate
an upcoming shift point.
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Shift when all fields illuminate red at the
latest.
Safety information
When the maximum rotational speed is
reached, the entire display flashes red and
the fuel supply is interrupted in order to
protect the engine.
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
In the central display area, the following set-
tings can be selected:
Shift lights
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The reduced display.
Trip data, refer to page 148.
Assisted View, refer to page 149.
With navigation system: route preview.
With navigation system: map view.
G-Meter, refer to page 150.
The entertainment.
Principle
Shift lights are temporarily displayed on the
instrument cluster and indicate the correct time
to upshift in order to achieve rapid accelera-
tion.
The Shift lights are active in M Manual mode
and can be shown on the instrument cluster or
Head-up display in combination with the tach-
ometer.
Augmented View.
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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.
Trip data
Principle
The trip data display provides various informa-
tion about the trip, e.g., average consumption
or trip distance.
Grey lines indicate the recommended min-
imum distance to the preceding vehicle
when speed control systems are deacti-
vated.
The trip data can be displayed on the control
display and in the instrument cluster.
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Android Auto©.
Depending on the setting in the Live Vehicle
menu, the trip data is shown on the control
display.
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
Displayable content
Additional information:
The following trip data is shown on the control
display:
Head-up display, refer to page 135.
Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertain-
ment, and Communication, refer to page 6.
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Configured interval for trip data displays.
The average fuel consumption depend-
ing 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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The travel time depending on the con-
figured interval.
The distance traveled depending on the
configured interval.
The distance traveled in coasting
mode.
1.
Press the Settings button on the
steering wheel.
Displaying trip data continuously
A menu bar is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
To display trip data permanently, go through
the menu as follows: Apps menu / "Vehicle" /
"Live Vehicle" / "Adaptive content" / "Trip
data".
2. "CONTENT"
Select the menu by tilting the knurled wheel
on the steering wheel where applicable.
Display in the instrument cluster
Information on consumption and distance cov-
ered can be displayed in the instrument cluster
display.
3. Select the desired setting using the knurled
wheel on the steering wheel.
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"Since factory": the values since the
time of the factory delivery are dis-
played.
"Since Individual ()": the values since
the last manual reset are displayed. The
values can be reset at any time.
Resetting average values manually
The average values of the trip data can be
reset manually:
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Current consumption, arrow 1.
Average consumption, arrow 2.
"since individ.".
Distance traveled depending on the config-
ured interval, arrow 3.
Using the knurled wheel on the steering wheel:
1. Display trip data on the instrument cluster.
An icon is displayed when coasting.
Total mileage, arrow 4.
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2.
Press and hold the knurled wheel on
the steering wheel until the values reset.
Current consumption
To reset the average values via iDrive, go
through the menu as follows: Apps menu /
"Vehicle" / "System settings" / "Time period for
trip data" / "Reset Individual".
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.
The average values and counters are reset.
Once the average values and counters have
been reset, the following interval is automati-
cally activated:
Average consumption
The average fuel consumption is displayed in
the instrument cluster depending on how the
intervals for displaying trip data are configured.
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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.
Assisted View
Principle
With Assisted View, information on the driver
assistance systems can be displayed on the
instrument cluster with a vehicle image.
1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps
menu / "Vehicle" / "System settings" /
"Time period for trip data" / "Values".
Parking and maneuvering information is dis-
played in the Assisted View whenever the
parking assistance system is on.
2. 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.
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Additional information:
Safety information
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Cameras, refer to page 34.
Radar sensors, refer to page 35.
Warning
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.
G-Meter
Principle
The G-Meter indicates the forces that are ap-
plied in longitudinal and transverse direction
on the vehicle occupants while driving.
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.
General
Additional information:
You can configure how Assisted View is dis-
played on the central display range.
Central display area, refer to page 147
Additional information:
Manually reseting G-Meter values
1. Display the G-Meter on the instrument
cluster.
Central display area, refer to page 147
Display
2.
Press and hold the knurled wheel on
the steering wheel until the values reset.
Date and time
Various settings can be configured for display-
ing the date and time.
Depending on vehicle equipment and national-
market version, the time zone can be set man-
ually or automatically. Automatic time zone ad-
justment automatically updates the time, the
date, and the time zone as necessary.
An example of active Driver Assistance: the
indicator and warning lights for Distance Con-
trol and Assisted Driving Mode are displayed.
At the same time, the Distance Control is ani-
mated in Assisted View.
The date is set automatically based on the
time zone.
System limits
The detection capability of the Assisted View
system is limited.
1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps
menu / "Vehicle" / "System settings" /
"Time".
Only objects that are detected by the system
are taken into account.
2. Select the desired setting.
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Safety information
Fuel gauge
NOTICE
Principle
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.
The current fill level of the fuel tank is dis-
played.
General information
Vehicle inclination may cause the display to
vary.
Additional information:
Display
Refueling, refer to page 326.
The current range in the instru-
ment cluster is displayed as a
numerical value next to the fuel
gauge.
Display
Next to the fuel gauge in the
instrument cluster, an arrow be-
side the fuel pump icon shows
which side of the vehicle the fuel
filler flap is on.
General information
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.
The current range is displayed as numerical
value.
Indicator light in the instrument
cluster
The Check Control message appears
continuously below a range of approx.
30 miles/50 km.
The yellow indicator light illuminates,
once the fuel reserve is reached.
Setting the units of
measurement
Range
Depending on the national-market version, you
can set the units of measurement for some
values, for instance consumption, distances,
and temperature.
Principle
The range in the instrument cluster indicates
the distance that can still be covered with the
current tank of fuel.
1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps
menu / "Vehicle" / "System settings" /
"Units".
The estimated range with remaining fuel is
permanently displayed on the instrument clus-
ter.
2. Select the desired setting.
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▷
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Driving.
Vehicle status
Coasting mode: "Efficient coasting"
"Charging battery"
Principle
With mild hybrid technology:
In the Vehicle status menu, the statuses can
be displayed or actions performed for several
systems such as for Check Control.
▷
Adaptive recuperation.
Depending on the situation, additional in-
formation on adaptive recuperation is dis-
played.
Displaying vehicle status
To display the vehicle status, go through the
menu as follows: Apps menu / "Vehicle" /
"Vehicle status".
▷
Efficient rolling with engine switched off.
Additional information:
▷
▷
Adaptive recuperation, refer to page 320.
Coasting, refer to page 321.
Overview
Functional requirements
Icon
Description
▷
Personal Mode or Efficient Mode drive
mode must be selected.
"Flat Tire Monitor": Status of
the flat tire monitor, refer to
page 351.
▷
With Live Vehicle, the following settings
must be selected: "Adaptive content"
"Tire Pressure Monitor": status
of the Tire Pressure Monitor,
refer to page 343.
Display
"Engine oil level": electronic
oil measurement, refer to
page 365.
"Check Control": displaying
stored Check Control mes-
sages, refer to page 137.
"Service": display of the service
notifications, refer to page 153.
An example:
The adaptive recuperation is active, arrow 1.
The vehicle battery is charged when the vehi-
cle decelerates, arrow 2.
Current driving condition
Principle
The current driving condition is displayed dy-
namically while driving in the Live Vehicle
menu on the control display.
Sport displays
Principle
The following states can be displayed:
The sport displays in the Live Vehicle menu
provide assistance for a sporty driving style.
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Functional requirements
Entering appointment dates
The dates for mandatory vehicle inspections
can be entered.
▷
Sport drive mode must be selected.
▷
With Live Vehicle, the following settings
must be selected: "Adaptive content"
Make sure that the vehicle's date and time are
set correctly.
Display
1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps
menu / "Vehicle" / "Vehicle status" /
"Service" / "Vehicle inspection".
The sport displays are displayed in the Live
Vehicle menu on the control display.
The following information is displayed:
2. Select the desired setting.
▷
▷
▷
▷
The torque.
The power.
The boost pressure.
The engine oil temperature.
Service
Principle
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.
Display
More information may be displayed on the
control display.
1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps
menu / "Vehicle" / "Vehicle status" /
"Service".
Maintenance work as well as possible le-
gally mandated inspections are displayed.
2. Select the desired entry to bring up more
information.
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