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Displays
Displays
to the selected options or country versions.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and
systems, the applicable country provisions
must be observed.
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due
Overview, instrument cluster
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Fuel gaugeꢀꢁ94
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Engine oil temperatureꢀꢁ94
Current fuel consumption
Electronic displaysꢀꢁ86
Reset milesꢀꢁ94
Speedometer
Messages, for example, Check Control
Tachometerꢀꢁ94
Electronic displays
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Selection lists, refer to page 98.
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Date, refer to page 95.
External temperature, refer to page 95.
Auto Start/Stop function, refer to page 72.
Onboard computer, refer to page 99.
Energy recovery, refer to page 96.
Transmission display, refer to page 84.
Miles/trip miles, refer to page 94.
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Messages, e.g., Check Control, refer to
page 90.
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Range, refer to page 95.
Status, Driving Dynamics Control, refer to
page 145.
Current fuel consumption, refer to
page 95.
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Service requirements, refer to page 96.
Speed Limit Info, refer to page 97.
Time, refer to page 95.
Navigation display, see Owner's Manual for
Navigation, Entertainment and Communi‐
cation.
Multifunctional instrument display
The concept
The instrument display is a variable display. In
the event of a program change, the display
rendition adapts to the respective program
through the Driving Dynamics Control. The
change of the display type can be deactivated
via iDrive.
Some of the displays in the instrument display
may differ from the way they are shown in this
Owner's Manual.
Overview
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Fuel gaugeꢀꢁ94
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Tachometerꢀꢁ94
Indicator/warning lightsꢀꢁ90
Speedometer
Selection listsꢀꢁ98
ECO PRO displaysꢀꢁ203
Engine oil temperatureꢀꢁ94
Variable displays
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Displays
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Onboard computerꢀꢁ99
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Reset milesꢀꢁ94
Or "Driving mode view"
Switching the change of display on
and off
With Professional Navigation System:
switching zoom function on/off
You can program whether the current speed is
to appear enlarged in the speedometer.
You can set whether the instrument display
automatically changes to the ECO PRO or
SPORT in the display when you switch driving
modes.
On the Control Display:
On the Control Display:
1. "Settings"
1. "Settings"
2. "Instrument cluster"
3. "ECO PRO Info"
2. "Instrument cluster"
3. "Magnifier function"
ECO PRO displays
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Speedometer
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Transmission display
Variable displays: ECO PRO Tips, Deceler‐
ation assistant instructions, Driver assist
system displays
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Blue: bonus range
Gray: range
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Efficiency displayꢀꢁ203
In the ECO PRO program the instrument dis‐
play switches to the ECO PRO displays. These
displays support a driving style that saves on
fuel consumption with more prominent repre‐
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sentation of the efficiency display and various
ECO PRO tips.
Sport displays
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Speedometer
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Shift lights, when respectively equipped
Performance display
Tachometerꢀꢁ94
Transmission display
Variable displays
In the Sport and Sport+ programs the instru‐
ment display switches to the sport displays.
These displays support a sporty driving style
with more prominent representation of the
tachometer, the transmission displays, and the
vehicle speed.
General information
Steptronic Sport transmission: shift lights are
shown, when the SPORT+ driving program is
activated.
Switching on shift lights
Steptronic Sport transmission:
Shift lights in the instrument display
The concept
1. Select SPORT+ using the Driving Dynam‐
ics Control.
The shift point indicator indicates the optimum
shift moment in the tachometer. Thus, with a
sporty driving style, the best possible vehicle
acceleration is achieved.
2. Activate the M/S manual mode of the
transmission.
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Displays
Display in the instrument display
Indicator/warning lights
General information
The indicator and warning lights in the instru‐
ment cluster can light up in a variety of combi‐
nations and colors.
Several of the lights are checked for proper
functioning and light up temporarily when the
engine is started or the ignition is switched on.
Red lights
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Current engine speed is displayed in the
tachometer.
Safety belt reminder
Arrow 1: successive yellow illuminated
fields indicate an increase in the speed.
Safety belt on the driver's side is not
buckled. For some country-specific
models: passenger belt is not worn or
objects are detected on the front passenger
seat.
Arrow 2: successive orange illuminated
fields indicate the upcoming shift moment.
Arrow 3: fields are illuminated in red. Do
not wait any further to shift.
Indicator lamp flashes or is illuminated: safety
belt on the driver or passenger side is not
buckled. The safety belt reminder can also be
activated if objects are placed on the front pas‐
senger seat.
When the maximum possible speed is
reached, the entire display flashes. When the
maximum speed is exceeded, the supply of
fuel is interrupted in order to protect the en‐
gine.
Make sure that the safety belts are positioned
correctly.
Check Control
Airbag system
Concept
Airbag system and belt tensioner are
not working.
The Check Control system monitors functions
in the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions
in the monitored systems.
Have the vehicle checked immediately
by a dealer’s service center or another quali‐
fied service center or repair shop.
General information
A Check Control message is displayed as a
combination of indicator or warning lights and
SMS text messages in the instrument cluster
and in the Head-up Display.
Parking brake
The parking brake is set.
For additional information, see Releas‐
ing the parking brake, refer to page 75.
In addition, an acoustic signal may sound and a
SMS text message may appear on the Control
Display.
Brake system
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Braking system impaired. Continue to
drive moderately.
Vehicle detection, Active Cruise Control
Indicator lamp illuminates: a vehicle has
been detected ahead of you.
Have the vehicle checked immediately
by a dealer’s service center or another quali‐
fied service center or repair shop.
Indicator lamp flashes: the conditions
are not adequate for the system to work.
The system was deactivated but applies the
brakes until you actively resume control by
pressing on the brake pedal or accelerator
pedal.
Approach control warning
Indicator lamp illuminates: advance
warning is issued, for example when
there is the impending danger of a col‐
lision or the distance to the vehicle ahead is
too small.
Yellow lights
Increase distance.
Anti-lock Braking System ABS
Indicator lamp flashes: acute warning of the
imminent danger of a collision when the vehi‐
cle approaches another vehicle at a relatively
high differential speed.
Braking force boost may not be work‐
ing. Avoid abrupt braking. Take the lon‐
ger braking distance into account.
Have the system immediately checked
by a dealer’s service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.
Intervention by braking or make an evasive ma‐
neuver.
Person warning
DSC Dynamic Stability Control
Symbol in the instrument cluster.
The indicator lamp flashes: DSC con‐
trols the drive and braking forces. The
vehicle is stabilized. Reduce speed and
adapt driving style to the driving circumstan‐
ces.
If a collision with a person detected in
this way is imminent, the symbol lights
up and a signal sounds.
Symbol in the instrument display.
The indicator lamp lights up: DSC has mal‐
functioned.
If a collision with a person detected in
this way is imminent, the symbol lights
up and a signal sounds.
Have the system checked by a dealer’s service
center or another qualified service center or re‐
pair shop.
Orange lights
For additional information, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC, refer to page 141.
Active Cruise Control
The number bars shows the selected
distance from the vehicle driving
ahead.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is
deactivated or DTC Dynamic Traction
Control is activated
For additional information, refer to Active
Cruise Control with Stop&Go function, ACC,
refer to page 148.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is deac‐
tivated or DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐
trol is activated.
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For additional information, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC, refer to page 141, and
Dynamic Traction Control DTC, refer to
page 142.
Steering system
Steering system in some cases not
working.
Have the steering system checked by a
dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Flat Tire Monitor FTM
The Flat Tire Monitor signals a loss of
tire inflation pressure in a tire.
Engine functions
Reduce your speed and stop cau‐
tiously. Avoid sudden braking and steering ma‐
neuvers.
Engine function impaired.
Have the vehicle checked by a dealer’s
service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
For more information, see Flat Tire Monitor, re‐
fer to page 118.
For additional information, refer to On-board
Diagnostics socket, refer to page 246.
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM
The indicator lamp is illuminated.
Lane departure warning
The Tire Pressure Monitor reports a
low tire inflation pressure or a flat tire.
System is switched on and under cer‐
tain circumstances warns if a detected
lane is left without flashing beforehand.
Observe the information in the Check Control
message.
For additional information, refer to Lane depar‐
ture warning, refer to page 133.
The indicator lamp flashes and is then illumi‐
nated continuously.
No flat tire or loss of tire inflation pressure can
be detected.
Green lights
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Interference caused by systems or devices
with the same radio frequency: After leav‐
ing the area of the interference, the system
automatically becomes active again.
Turn signal
Turn signal switched on.
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator
lamp indicates that a turn signal bulb
has failed.
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TPM was unable to complete the reset.
Reset the system again.
For additional information, refer to Turn signal,
refer to page 77.
A wheel without TPM electronics is
mounted: Have it checked by a dealer’s
service center or another qualified service
center or repair shop as needed.
Parking lights, headlight
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Malfunction: have the system checked by a
dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Parking lights or headlights are acti‐
vated.
For additional information, refer to
Parking lights/low beams, headlamp control,
refer to page 105.
For more information, see Tire Pressure Moni‐
tor, refer to page 113.
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Front fog lights
Front fog lights are activated.
SMS text messages
SMS text messages in combination with a
symbol in the instrument cluster explain a
Check Control message and the meaning of
the indicator and warning lights.
For additional information, refer to
Front fog lights, refer to page 108.
High-beam Assistant
Supplementary SMS text messages
Additional information, such as on the cause of
an error or the required action, can be called up
via Check Control.
High-beam Assistant is switched on.
High beams are switched on and off
automatically depending on the traffic
With urgent messages the added text will be
automatically displayed on the Control Display.
situation.
For additional information, refer to High-beam
Assistant, refer to page 108.
Symbols
Depending on the Check Control message, the
following functions can be selected.
Cruise control
The system is switched on. It maintains
the speed that was set using the con‐
trol elements on the steering wheel.
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"Owner's Manual"
Display additional information about the
Check Control message in the Integrated
Owner's Manual.
Automatic Hold
"Service request"
Automatic Hold is activated. The vehi‐
cle is automatically held in place when
it is stationary.
Contact a dealer’s service center or an‐
other qualified service center or repair
shop.
For more information, see Automatic Hold, re‐
fer to page 75.
"Roadside Assistance"
Contact Roadside Assistance.
Blue lights
Hiding Check Control messages
High beams
High beams are activated.
For additional information, see High
beams, refer to page 77.
General lamps
Check Control
Press and hold button on signal lever.
At least one Check Control message is
displayed or is stored.
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Some Check Control messages are dis‐
played continuously and are not cleared
until the malfunction is eliminated. If sev‐
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eral malfunctions occur at once, the mes‐
sages are displayed consecutively.
Engine oil temperature
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Cold engine: the pointer is at
These messages can be hidden for approx.
8 seconds. After this time, they are dis‐
played again automatically.
the low temperature end.
Drive at moderate engine
and vehicle speeds.
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Other Check Control messages are hidden
automatically after approx. 20 seconds.
They are stored and can be displayed
again later.
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Normal operating tempera‐
ture: the pointer is in the
middle or in the left half of
the temperature display.
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Hot engine: the pointer is at the high end of
the temperature range. A Check Control
message is also displayed.
Displaying stored Check Control
messages
On the Control Display:
When the engine oil temperature is too
high, a red indicator lamp is displayed.
1. "Vehicle info"
2. "Vehicle status"
3.
"Check Control"
4. Select the SMS text message.
Coolant temperature
If the coolant along with the engine becomes
too hot, a Check Control message is displayed.
Messages after trip completion
Special messages displayed while driving are
displayed again after the ignition is switched
off.
A red indicator lamp is displayed.
Check the coolant level.
Fuel gauge
Vehicle tilt position may cause
the display to vary.
Odometer and trip odometer
Depending on the equipment
version, the arrow beside the
Display
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Odometer, arrow 1.
fuel pump symbol shows which
side of the vehicle the fuel filler flap is on.
Trip odometer, arrow 2.
Notes on refueling, refer to page 210.
The yellow indicator lamp illuminates,
once the fuel reserve is reached.
Show/reset miles
Press the button.
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When the ignition is
Tachometer
Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning
field. In this range, the fuel supply is inter‐
rupted to protect the engine.
switched off, the time, the
external temperature and
the odometer are displayed.
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When the ignition is switched on, the trip
odometer is reset.
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The remaining range is shown on the on‐
board computer.
With a dynamic driving style, e.g., taking
curves aggressively, the engine function is
not always ensured.
External temperature
The Check Control message appears continu‐
ously below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km.
WARNING
Even at temperatures above +37 ℉/+3 ℃
there can be a risk of icy roads, e.g., on bridges
or shady sections of road. There is a risk of an
accident. Adjust your driving style to the
NOTE
With a range of less than 30 miles/50 km
it is possible that the engine will no longer have
sufficient fuel. Engine functions are not en‐
sured anymore. There is a risk of property
damage. Refuel promptly.◀
weather conditions at low temperatures.◀
If the indicator drops to
+37 ℉/+3 ℃ or lower, a signal
sounds.
Displaying the cruising range
A Check Control message is
displayed.
Depending on your vehicle's optional features,
the range can also be displayed as bar in the
instrument cluster.
There is an increased risk of ice on roads.
1. "Settings"
2. "Instrument cluster"
3. "Additional indicators"
Time
The time is displayed at the bot‐
tom of the instrument cluster.
With navigation system: range with
destination guidance active
The time can be set on the Con‐
trol Display.
If respective equipment is fitted
and destination guidance is ac‐
tive, the remaining range is dis‐
played when the destination is
reached.
Date
The date is displayed in the on‐
board computer.
The date and date format can be
set on the Control Display.
Current fuel consumption
Display
Range
Depending on your vehicle's op‐
tional features, the current fuel
consumption can be displayed
in the instrument cluster. Check
whether you are currently driv‐
ing in an efficient and environmentally-friendly
manner.
Display
With a low remaining range:
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A Check Control message is
displayed briefly.
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Displaying the current fuel
consumption
1. "Settings"
Display
Detailed information on service
requirements
More information on the scope of service re‐
quired can be displayed on the Control Dis‐
play.
2. "Instrument cluster"
3. "Additional indicators"
The bar display for the current fuel consump‐
tion is displayed in the instrument cluster.
1. "Vehicle info"
2. "Vehicle status"
Energy recovery
3.
"Service required"
Required maintenance procedures and le‐
gally mandated inspections are displayed.
Display
The kinetic energy of the vehicle
is converted to electrical energy
while coasting. The vehicle bat‐
tery is partially charged and fuel
consumption can be reduced.
4. Select an entry to call up detailed informa‐
tion.
Symbols
Sym‐
bols
Description
Service requirements
No service is currently required.
Concept
The function displays the service requirements
and the corresponding maintenance scopes.
The deadline for scheduled mainte‐
nance or a legally mandated inspec‐
tion is approaching.
General information
The service deadline has already
passed.
After the ignition is turned on the instrument
cluster briefly displays available driving dis‐
tance or time to the next scheduled mainte‐
nance.
Entering appointment dates
A service advisor can read out the current
service requirements from your remote con‐
trol.
Enter the dates for the required vehicle inspec‐
tions.
Make sure that the vehicle's date and time are
set correctly.
On the Control Display:
1. "Vehicle info"
2. "Vehicle status"
3.
"Service required"
4. "§ Vehicle inspection"
5. "Date:"
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6. Adjust the settings.
7. Confirm.
Displaying
Example
Description
The entered date is stored.
Fuel efficient gear is set.
Automatic Service Request
Data regarding the service status or legally
mandated vehicle inspections is automatically
transmitted to your dealer’s service center be‐
fore a service due date.
Shift into fuel efficient gear.
You can check when your dealer’s service cen‐
ter was notified.
Speed Limit Info
Speed Limit Info
Concept
On the Control Display:
1. "Vehicle info"
2. "Vehicle status"
3. Open "Options".
4. "Last Service Request"
Speed Limit Info shows the current maximum
permitted speed in the instrument cluster.
General information
Gear shift indicator
The camera in the area of the interior mirror
detects traffic signs at the edge of the road as
well as variable overhead sign posts. Traffic
signs with extra symbols for wet road condi‐
tions, etc. are also detected and compared
with the vehicle's onboard data, such as for the
rain sensor, and will be displayed depending
on the situation. The system takes into ac‐
count the information stored in the navigation
system and also displays speed limits present
on routes without signs.
Concept
The system recommends the most fuel effi‐
cient gear for the current driving situation.
General information
Depending on the vehicle's features and coun‐
try version of the vehicle, the gear shift indica‐
tor is active in the manual mode of the Step‐
tronic transmission.
Suggestions to shift gear up or down are dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
Safety information
WARNING
On vehicles without a gear shift indicator, the
engaged gear is displayed.
The system does not release from the
personal responsibility to correctly assess visi‐
bility and traffic situation. There is a risk of an
accident. Adjust the driving style to the traffic
conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively
intervene in the respective situations.◀
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Speed Limit Info can also be displayed in the
Head-up Display.
Overview
Camera
System limits
The system may not be fully functional and
may provide incorrect information in the fol‐
lowing situations:
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In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.
When signs are fully or partially concealed
by objects, stickers or paint.
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When driving very close to the vehicle in
front of you.
The camera is installed near the interior mirror.
When driving toward bright lights or strong
reflections.
Keep the windshield in front of the interior mir‐
ror clean and clear.
When the windshield in front of the interior
mirror is fogged over, dirty or covered by a
sticker, etc.
Switching on/off
On the Control Display:
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In the event of incorrect detection by the
camera.
1. "Settings"
If the speed limits stored in the navigation
system are incorrect.
2. "Instrument cluster"
3. "Speed limit information"
In areas not covered by the navigation sys‐
tem.
If Speed Limit Info is switched on, it can be dis‐
played on the CID (central information display)
in the instrument cluster via the onboard com‐
puter.
When roads differ from the navigation,
such as due to changes in road routing.
When passing buses or trucks with a
speed sticker.
Display
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If the traffic signs are non-conforming.
The following is displayed in the instrument
cluster:
During calibration of the camera immedi‐
ately after vehicle delivery.
Speed Limit Info
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When signs that are valid for a parallel road
are detected.
Current speed limit.
Selection lists in the
instrument cluster
Speed Limit Info not available.
General information
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the
following can be displayed or operated using
the buttons and the thumbwheel on the steer‐
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ing wheel as well as the displays in the instru‐
ment cluster and the Head-up Display:
Onboard computer
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Current audio source.
Indication in the info display
Redial phone feature.
The information from the on‐
board computer is shown in the
info display in the instrument
cluster.
Turn on voice activation system.
Activating a list and adjusting the
setting
Calling up information on the CID
(central information display)
On the right side of the steering wheel, turn
the thumbwheel to activate the corresponding
list.
Press and hold button on signal lever.
1. Turn the thumbwheel and select the de‐
sired setting.
Information is displayed in the CID (central in‐
formation display) of the instrument cluster.
2. Press the thumbwheel.
Information at a glance
Display
Repeatedly pressing the button on the turn
signal lever calls up the following information in
the CID (central information display):
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Range.
Average consumption, fuel.
Average consumption, fuel.
Average speed.
Date.
Speed limit detection.
Time of arrival.
Depending on your vehicle's optional features,
the list in the instrument cluster can differ from
the illustration shown.
When destination guidance is activated in
the navigation system.
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Distance to destination.
When destination guidance is activated in
the navigation system.
Compass display in the navigation system.
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ECO PRO bonus range.
Resetting average values
Selecting information
Depending on the vehicle equipment version,
you can select what information from the on‐
board computer is to be displayed on the CID
(central information display) of the instrument
cluster.
On the Control Display:
1. "Settings"
Press and hold button on turn signal lever.
2. "Instrument cluster"
3. Select the desired information.
Distance to destination
Settings are stored for the profile currently
used.
The distance remaining to the destination is
displayed if a destination is entered in the navi‐
gation system before the trip is started.
Information in detail
Range
The distance to the destination is adopted au‐
tomatically.
Displays the estimated cruising range available
with the remaining fuel.
Time of arrival
The estimated time of arrival is
displayed if a destination is en‐
tered in the navigation system
before the trip is started.
It is calculated based on your driving style over
the last 20 miles/30 km.
Average fuel consumption
The time must be correctly set.
The average fuel consumption is calculated for
the period while the engine is running.
The average fuel consumption is calculated for
the distance traveled since the last reset by the
onboard computer.
Speed Limit Info
Further information, see chapter Speed Limit
Info.
Average speed
Compass
Periods in which the vehicle is parked with the
engine manually stopped are not included in
the calculation of the average speed.
With a navigation system: com‐
pass display for the driving di‐
rection.
Trip onboard computer
The vehicle features two types of onboard
computers.
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"Onboard info": the values can be reset as
often as necessary.
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"Trip computer": the values provide an
overview of the current trip.
Speed warning
Concept
Resetting the trip computer
On the Control Display:
A speed limit can be set that when reached will
cause a warning to be issued.
1. "Vehicle info"
General information
2. "Trip computer"
The warning is repeated if the vehicle speed
drops below the set speed limit once by at
least 3 mph/5 km/h.
3. "Reset": all values are reset.
"Automatically reset": all values are reset
approx. 4 hours after the vehicle has come
to a standstill.
Displaying, setting or changing the
speed warning
On the Control Display:
Display on the Control Display
Display the onboard computer or trip onboard
computer on the Control Display.
1. "Settings"
2. "Speed"
1. "Vehicle info"
3. "Warning at:"
2. "Onboard info" or "Trip computer"
4. Turn the controller until the desired speed
is displayed.
Reset the fuel consumption or speed
On the Control Display:
5. Press the controller.
Speed warning is stored.
1. "Vehicle info"
2. "Onboard info"
3. "Consumpt." or "Speed"
4. "Yes"
Activating/deactivating the speed
warning
On the Control Display:
1. "Settings"
2. "Speed"
Sport displays
3. "Warning"
The concept
4. Press the controller.
On the Control Display, the current values for
performance and torque can be displayed if
the vehicle is appropriately equipped.
Setting your current speed as the
speed warning
On the Control Display:
Displaying sport displays
1. "Vehicle info"
1. "Settings"
2. "Speed"
2. "Sport displays"
3. "Select current speed"
4. Press the controller.
The current vehicle speed is stored as the
speed warning.
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Date
Settings on the Control
Display
Setting the date
1. "Settings"
2. "Time/Date"
3. "Date:"
Time
Setting the time zone
1. "Settings"
4. Turn the controller until the desired day is
displayed.
2. "Time/Date"
3. "Time zone:"
5. Press the controller.
4. Select the desired time zone.
The time zone is stored.
6. Make the necessary settings for the month
and year.
The date is stored.
Setting the time
1. "Settings"
2. "Time/Date"
3. "Time:"
Setting the date format
1. "Settings"
2. "Time/Date"
3. "Format:"
4. Turn the controller until the desired hours
are displayed.
4. Select the desired format.
The date format is stored.
5. Press the controller.
6. Turn the controller until the desired mi‐
nutes are displayed.
Language
7. Press the controller.
The time is stored.
Setting the language
To set the language on the Control Display:
Setting the time format
1. "Settings"
1. "Settings"
2. "Language/Units"
3. "Language:"
2. "Time/Date"
3. "Format:"
4. Select the desired language.
4. Select the desired format.
The time format is stored.
Settings are stored for the profile currently
used.
Setting the voice dialog
Automatic time setting
Voice dialog for the voice activation system,
refer to page 27.
Depending on your vehicle's optional features,
the time, date and, if needed, the time zone are
updated automatically.
1. "Settings"
2. "Time/Date"
3. "Auto time set"
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Displays
Controls
Units of measurement
Head-up Display
Setting the units of measurement
Concept
To set the units for fuel consumption, route/
distance and temperature:
This system projects important information
into the driver's field of vision, e.g., the speed.
The driver can get information without averting
his or her eyes from the road.
1. "Settings"
2. "Language/Units"
3. Select the desired menu item.
4. Select the desired unit.
Overview
Settings are stored for the profile currently
used.
Brightness
Setting the brightness
To set the brightness of the Control Display:
1. "Settings"
2. "Control display"
3. "Brightness"
Display visibility
The visibility of the displays in the Head-up
Display is influenced by the following factors:
4. Turn the controller until the desired bright‐
ness is set.
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▷
Certain sitting positions.
5. Press the controller.
Objects on the cover of the Head-up Dis‐
play.
Settings are stored for the profile currently
used.
▷
▷
▷
Sunglasses with certain polarization filters.
Wet roads.
Depending on the light conditions, the bright‐
ness settings may not be clearly visible.
Unfavorable light conditions.
If the image is distorted, have the basic set‐
tings checked by a dealer’s service center or
another qualified service center or repair shop.
Activating/deactivating the display of
the current vehicle position
If GPS geolocation has been activated, the cur‐
rent vehicle position can be displayed in the
BMW ConnectedDrive app or in the Connec‐
tedDrive customer portal.
Follow the instructions for cleaning the Head-
up Display, refer to page 262.
Switching on/off
1. "Settings"
1. "Settings"
2. "GPS tracking"
3. "GPS tracking"
2. "Head-Up Display"
3. "Head-Up Display"
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Controls
Displays
Display
Overview
The following information is displayed on the
Head-up Display:
Adjusting the height
On the Control Display:
1. "Settings"
2. "Head-Up Display"
3. "Height"
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▷
▷
▷
▷
Speed.
4. Turn the controller until the desired height
is reached.
Navigation system.
Check Control messages.
Selection list from the instrument cluster.
Driver assistance systems.
5. Press the controller.
Settings are stored for the profile currently
used.
Some of this information is only displayed
briefly as needed.
Setting the rotation
The screen of the Head-up Display can be ro‐
tated around its own axis.
Selecting displays in the Head-up
Display
On the Control Display:
On the Control Display:
1. "Settings"
1. "Settings"
2. "Head-Up Display"
3. "Rotation"
2. "Head-Up Display"
3. "Displayed information"
4. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is selected.
4. Select the desired displays in the Head-up
Display.
5. Press the controller.
Settings are stored for the profile currently
used.
Settings are stored for the profile currently
used.
Setting the brightness
The brightness is automatically adjusted to the
ambient brightness.
Special windshield
The windshield is part of the system.
The shape of the windshield makes it possible
to display a precise image.
The basic setting can be adjusted.
On the Control Display:
A film in the windshield prevents double im‐
ages from being displayed.
1. "Settings"
2. "Head-Up Display"
3. "Brightness"
For this reason, it is strongly suggested to
have the special windshield replaced by a deal‐
er’s service center or another qualified service
center or repair shop.
4. Turn the controller until the desired bright‐
ness is set.
5. Press the controller.
When the low beams are activated, the bright‐
ness of the Head-up Display can be addition‐
ally influenced using the instrument lighting.
Settings are stored for the profile currently
used.
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