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Displays

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Depending on the equipment: Driver Atten‐

tion Camera

Vehicle features and

options

Tachometerꢀꢁ162

Selection listsꢀꢁ168

This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐

cific and optional features offered with the series.

It also describes features and functions that are

not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due

to the selected options or country versions. This

also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐

tems. When using these functions and systems,

the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐

served.

Widgetsꢀꢁ155

Trip odometer, see Trip dataꢀꢁ168

ECO PRO displaysꢀꢁ316

Power gaugeꢀꢁ162

Status, Driving Dynamics Controlꢀꢁ138

Transmission displayꢀꢁ147

Engine temperatureꢀꢁ164

Outside temperatureꢀꢁ164

Check Controlꢀꢁ156

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Instrument cluster

Speed Limit Assistantꢀꢁ230

Speed Limit Infoꢀꢁ166

Timeꢀꢁ61

General information

Depending on the vehicle equipment, it may be

possible to deactivate the display change in the

instrument cluster via iDrive.

Central display area

Depending on the equipment and configuration,

the following is displayed in the central display

area of the instrument cluster:

Some of the displays in the instrument cluster

may differ from the illustrations in the Owner's

Manual.

Overview

▷ Navigation displays such as the map view or,

if destination guidance is active, a route pre‐

view with route guidance information.

▷ Displays showing service notifications.

▷ Assisted Driving View. Information about the

assist systems is displayed in an animated

surrounding area of the vehicle.

Some displays in the central display area can be

configured individually.

The displays may vary depending on the equip‐

ment version and country variant.

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Fuel gaugeꢀꢁ162

Rangeꢀꢁ164

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Speedometer

Central display areaꢀꢁ153

Navigation display

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Driving mode view

Principle

Safety information

Warning

Depending on the equipment, if the driving mode

view is activated, the displays in the instrument

cluster will adapt to the respective driving mode

when a program is changed via the Driving Dy‐

namics Control.

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.

Activate/deactivate

1. "CAR"

Settings

2. "Settings"

3. "Displays"

Permanent display

1. "CAR"

4. "Driving mode view"

2. "Settings"

Settings

Individual displays in the instrument cluster can

be configured individually.

3. "Displays"

4. "Instrument panel"

5. "Central display area"

6. "Assisted Driving View"

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

3. "Displays"

Temporary display

1. "CAR"

4. "Instrument panel"

5. Select the desired setting.

2. "Settings"

3. "Displays"

Assisted Driving View

4. "Instrument panel"

5. "Display Assisted Driving View when Driver

Assistance is active"

Principle

Depending on the equipment, information about

the driver assistance systems is displayed in an

animated surrounding area of the vehicle when

driver assistance is active.

Display

General information

Depending on the settings, Assisted Driving

View can be displayed permanently or tempora‐

rily with active driving assistance in the instru‐

ment cluster.

Example: the indicator/warning lights for the Ac‐

tive Cruise Control with Stop & Go function ACC

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and the Lane Change Assistant indicate a lane

change to the next lane. At the same time, the

lane change to the next lane is shown with ani‐

mation in the Assisted Driving View.

Display

System limits

The system's detection capability is limited. The

system may indicate something wrong.

Only objects that are detected by the system are

taken into account.

Additional information:

G-meter

The G-meter indicates the forces that are ap‐

plied in longitudinal and transverse direction on

the vehicle occupants while driving.

▷ Cameras, refer to page 35.

▷ Radar sensors, refer to page 36.

Widgets

Efficiency display

Principle

Information about driving style and consumption

can be displayed in the form of a consumption

display as a widget in the instrument cluster, for

example.

Principle

Displays for specific functions can be displayed

in the instrument cluster.

The following displays can be selected:

▷ Current entertainment source, e.g., radio.

▷ Torque and power.

General information

Depending on the activated driving mode, differ‐

ent information will be displayed:

▷ G-Meter.

▷ Trip data.

▷ Efficiency display.

Driving

mode

Display

Selecting

COMFORT

SPORT

Average consumption.

Current consumption.

Energy recovery.

ECO PRO

ECO PRO bonus range.

Distance traveled in Coasting

mode.

Current consumption.

Continue to press the button on the turn signal

lever until the desired widget is selected.

Average fuel consumption

The average consumption indicates the fuel con‐

sumption when driving a specific route.

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Current consumption

Hiding Check Control messages

The current consumption displays the current

consumption of fuel. Check whether you are cur‐

rently driving in an efficient and environmentally-

friendly manner.

Energy recovery

During energy recovery, the kinetic energy of the

vehicle is converted into electric energy in coast‐

ing overrun mode. The vehicle battery is partially

charged and fuel consumption can be reduced.

Press the button on the turn signal lever.

ECO PRO bonus range

Continuous display

In the ECO PRO driving mode, the yielded exten‐

sion of the range as a result of fuel-efficient driv‐

ing is displayed as ECO PRO bonus range.

Some Check Control messages are displayed

continuously and are not cleared until the fault is

eliminated. If several faults occur at once, the

messages are displayed consecutively.

Check Control

The messages can be hidden for approx. 8 sec‐

onds. After this time, they are displayed again

automatically.

Principle

The Check Control system monitors functions in

the vehicle and notifies you of faults in the moni‐

tored systems.

Temporary display

Some Check Control messages are hidden auto‐

matically after approx. 20 seconds. The Check

Control messages are stored and can be dis‐

played again later.

General information

A Check Control message is displayed as a com‐

bination of indicator or warning lights and text

messages in the instrument cluster and, if appli‐

cable, in the Head-up Display.

Displaying stored Check Control

messages

1. "CAR"

In addition, an acoustic signal may sound and a

text message may appear on the Control Display.

2. "Vehicle status"

3.

"Check Control messages"

4. Select the text message.

Display

Check Control

At least one Check Control message is

displayed or stored.

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Text messages

Red lights

Text messages in combination with an icon in

the instrument cluster explain a Check Control

message and the meaning of the indicator/warn‐

ing lights.

Safety belt reminder

Indicator light flashes or is illuminated:

safety belt on the driver or passenger

side is not buckled. The safety belt re‐

minder can also be activated if objects are placed

on the front passenger seat.

Supplementary text messages

Additional information, such as the reason for a

fault or the required action, can be called up via

Check Control.

Make sure that the safety belts are positioned

correctly.

With urgent messages the added text will be au‐

tomatically displayed on the Control Display.

Safety belt reminder for rear seats

Depending on the Check Control message, fur‐

ther help can be selected.

The safety belt is not buckled on the cor‐

responding rear seat.

1. "CAR"

The displays may vary depending on the

equipment version and country variant.

2. "Vehicle status"

3.

"Check Control messages"

4. Select the desired text message.

5. Select the desired setting.

Airbag system

Airbag system and seat belt tensioner

may not be working.

Messages after trip completion

Have the vehicle checked immediately

by a dealer's service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop.

Certain messages displayed while driving are dis‐

played again after drive-ready state is switched

off.

Parking brake

Indicator/warning lights

The parking brake is set.

Additional information:

Principle

For releasing the parking brake, refer to

page 141.

Indicator/warning lights in the instrument cluster

display the status of some functions in the vehi‐

cle and indicate when a fault is present in the

monitored systems.

Brake system

Brake system impaired. Continue to drive

moderately.

General information

The indicator/warning lights can light up in a vari‐

ety of combinations and colors.

Have the vehicle checked immediately

by a dealer's service center or another

qualified service center or repair shop.

Several of the lights are checked for proper func‐

tioning and light up temporarily when drive-ready

state is switched on.

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Approach control warning with light

braking function

Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go

function

The indicator light is illuminated: pre‐

warning. Brake and increase distance.

Indicator light flashes and an acoustic

signal sounds: braking and evading.

Indicator light flashes and an acoustic

signal sounds: acute warning. Brake and make an

evasive maneuver, if necessary.

Additional information:

Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function, re‐

fer to page 222.

Additional information:

Approach control warning with light braking func‐

tion, refer to page 185.

Steering Assistant

Indicator light flashes and an acoustic

signal sounds: the system will be

switched off.

Intersection collision warning

The indicator light is illuminated: risk of

collision with crossing vehicle.

Additional information:

Steering and Lane Control Assistant, refer to

page 232.

Indicator light is illuminated: risk of colli‐

sion with vehicle without detectable driv‐

ing direction or prewarning for vehicles

that cross own driving direction.

Drive power

Reduced drive power due to an over‐

heated drivetrain.

Intervene yourself, for instance by braking.

Additional information:

Indicator light flashes and an acoustic signal

sounds: acute warning when vehicles cross own

driving direction.

Power gauge, refer to page 162.

Brake and make an evasive maneuver, if neces‐

sary.

Yellow lights

Additional information:

Steering Assistant

Intersection collision warning, refer to page 190.

The indicator light lights up and an

acoustic signal may sound: a system in‐

terruption is imminent.

Pedestrian Warning with City

Collision Mitigation

The indicator warning light flashes: lane marking

driven over.

Indicator light flashes and an acoustic

signal sounds: imminent collision with a

detected person or a cyclist.

Additional information:

Steering and Lane Control Assistant, refer to

page 232.

Intervene immediately by braking or make an

evasive maneuver.

Additional information:

Antilock Braking System ABS

Pedestrian Warning with City Collision Mitigation,

refer to page 194.

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The Brake Assistant function may not

activate. Avoid abrupt braking. Take the

longer braking distance into account.

Tire pressure monitor

The indicator light illuminates: the Tire

Pressure Monitor reports a low tire pres‐

sure or a flat tire. Follow the information

Have the system immediately checked by a deal‐

er's service center or another qualified service

center or repair shop.

in the Check Control message.

The indicator light flashes and is then illuminated

continuously: flat tires or tire pressure losses

cannot be detected.

DSC Dynamic Stability Control

▷ Fault caused by systems or devices with the

same radio frequency: after leaving the area

of the interference, the system automatically

becomes active again.

The indicator light flashes: DSC controls

the drive and braking forces. The vehicle

is stabilized. Reduce speed and modify

your driving style to the driving circumstances.

▷ In the case of tires with special approval: the

tire pressure monitor was unable to complete

the reset. Reset the system again.

The indicator light lights up: DSC has malfunc‐

tioned.

Have the system immediately checked by a deal‐

er's service center or another qualified service

center or repair shop.

▷ A wheel without wheel electronics is

mounted: have it checked by a dealer’s serv‐

ice center or another qualified service center

or repair shop as needed.

Additional information:

DSC Dynamic Stability Control, refer to

page 213.

▷ Malfunction: have the system checked by a

dealer’s service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop.

DSC Dynamic Stability Control is

deactivated or DTC Dynamic

Traction Control is activated

Additional information:

Tire pressure monitor, refer to page 341.

DSC is deactivated or DTC is activated.

Additional information:

Steering system

Steering system may not be working.

▷ DSC Dynamic Stability Control, refer

to page 213.

Have the system checked by a dealer's

service center or another qualified serv‐

ice center or repair shop.

▷ DTC Dynamic Traction Control, refer to

page 215.

Emissions

Flat Tire Monitor FTM

▷ The warning light lights up:

The FTM signals a tire pressure loss in a

tire.

Emissions are deteriorating. Have the

vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.

Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers.

▷ The warning light flashes under certain cir‐

cumstances:

Additional information:

This indicates that there is excessive misfiring

in the engine.

Run-flat tires, refer to page 348.

Reduce the vehicle speed and have the sys‐

tem checked immediately; otherwise, serious

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engine misfiring within a brief period can seri‐

ously damage emission control components,

in particular the catalytic converter.

Additional information:

Lane departure warning, refer to page 196.

Additional information:

Automatic High Beam Assistant

Socket for OBD Onboard Diagnosis, refer to

page 368.

Automatic High Beam Assistant is

switched on.

High beams are switched on and off au‐

tomatically depending on the traffic situation.

Green lights

Additional information:

Safety belt reminder for rear seats

Automatic High Beam Assistant, refer to

page 176.

The safety belt is buckled on the corre‐

sponding rear seat.

The displays may vary depending on the

equipment version and country variant.

Automatic Hold

Automatic Hold is activated. The vehicle

is automatically held in place when it is

stationary.

Turn signal

Additional information:

Turn signal switched on.

Automatic Hold, refer to page 142.

Unusually rapid blinking of the indicator

light indicates that a turn signal bulb has

failed.

Manual Speed Limiter

Additional information:

The indicator light lights up: the system

is switched on.

Turn signal, refer to page 143.

The indicator light flashes: the set speed

limit has been exceeded.

Parking lights

Additional information:

Parking lights are switched on.

Additional information:

Manual Speed Limiter, refer to page 218.

Parking lights/low beams, refer to

page 174.

Cruise control

Indicator light is illuminated: the system

is active.

Low beams

Additional information:

Low beams are switched on.

Additional information:

Cruise control, refer to page 220.

Parking lights/low beams, refer to

page 174.

Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go

function

Lane departure warning

The indicator light lights up: the system

is activated. Warnings can be issued.

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The indicator light lights up: the system

is switched on.

Lane change assistant, refer to page 238.

Additional information:

Extended Traffic Jam Assistant

Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function, re‐

fer to page 222.

Indicator light is illuminated: the system

is active.

Additional information:

Speed Limit Assistant

Assisted Driving Plus, refer to page 236.

Depending on the equipment, indicator

light illuminates together with the icon for

a cruise control system: Speed Limit As‐

sistant is active and detected speed limits can be

applied manually for the displayed system.

Blue lights

High beams

High beams are switched on.

Additional information:

Indicator light illuminates: the detected

speed limit can be applied with the SET

button. As soon as the speed limit has

High beams, refer to page 144.

been applied, a green checkmark is displayed.

Additional information:

Drive power

Speed Limit Assistant, refer to page 230.

Reduced drive power due to a cold drive‐

train.

Steering Assistant

Additional information:

Power gauge, refer to page 162.

Indicator light lights up: the system sup‐

ports the driver in keeping the vehicle

within the lane.

Gray lights

Additional information:

Steering and Lane Control Assistant, refer to

page 232.

Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go

function

Indicator light is illuminated: the system

is interrupted.

Lane change assistant

Indicator light flashes: the conditions are

not adequate for the system to work or the sys‐

tem has been deactivated.

Gray line for lane marking on the appro‐

priate side: system detected a lane

change request. Lane change not cur‐

rently possible.

Additional information:

Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function, re‐

fer to page 222.

Arrow symbol for lane change green: the

system carries out a lane change.

Steering Assistant

Arrow symbol for lane change gray: lane

change not possible; functional require‐

ments not met.

Indicator light is illuminated: the system

is ready.

Additional information:

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Steering and Lane Control Assistant, refer to

page 232.

Indicator light in the instrument

cluster

The yellow indicator light illuminates,

once the fuel reserve is reached.

Extended Traffic Jam Assistant

Indicator light is illuminated: the system

is interrupted.

Additional information:

Tachometer

Assisted Driving Plus, refer to page 236.

General information

Always avoid RPM in the red warning field. In this

range, the fuel supply is reduced to protect the

engine.

White lights

Extended Traffic Jam Assistant

Indicator light is illuminated: the system

is ready.

Activating/deactivating

1. "CAR"

Additional information:

2. "Settings"

Assisted Driving Plus, refer to page 236.

3. "Displays"

4. "Instrument panel"

5. "Engine display"

6. "Tachometer"

Fuel gauge

Principle

The current fill level of the fuel tank is displayed.

When the setting for the driving mode view is ac‐

tivated, the activated tachometer is only shown in

the COMFORT or SPORT driving mode.

General information

Vehicle inclination may cause the display to vary.

Additional information:

Power gauge

Refueling, refer to page 322.

Principle

The display indicates the drive power available as

a percentage of its total power.

Display

An arrow next to the fuel pump

symbol indicates the vehicle side

on which the fuel filler flap is lo‐

cated.

Activate/deactivate

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

The current range is displayed as

numerical value.

3. "Displays"

4. "Instrument panel"

5. "Engine display"

6. "Power meter"

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When the setting for the driving mode view is ac‐

tivated, the activated power gauge is only shown

in the COMFORT driving mode.

Shift lights

Principle

The Shift lights in the instrument cluster indicate

the maximum shift point at which the best possi‐

ble acceleration can be achieved.

Display

General information

Depending on the equipment and national-mar‐

ket version, the Shift lights are active in the M

manual mode of the Steptronic Sport transmis‐

sion and with manual transmission.

Functional requirement

▷ Depending on the equipment, either driving

program SPORT or SPORT PLUS is acti‐

vated.

Pointer in the area of arrow 1: display of the en‐

ergy recovered by coasting or when decelerat‐

ing, CHARGE.

Pointer in the area of arrow 2: output in percent,

POWER.

▷ Head-up display is switched off or the display

of the Shift lights in the Head-up display is

deactivated.

Drive power

The available drive power may be reduced due

to certain factors, for instance a cold engine. De‐

pending on the available drive power, the range

for POWER is adjusted automatically.

Turning on/turning off

Steptronic Sport transmission:

1. If applicable, select SPORT or SPORT PLUS

driving mode.

If needed, icons in the power gauge indicate a

reduction of the drive power.

Press Driving Dynamics Control.

2. Activate the M manual mode of the transmis‐

sion.

Example

symbol

Description

Reduced drive power due to a

cold drivetrain.

Display

Reduced drive power due to an

overheated drivetrain.

Full Black Panel Display.

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dle or in the lower half of the

temperature display.

Information about the driving

style

▷ Current engine speed is displayed in the

tachometer.

▷ Hot engine: the pointer is at the high end of

the temperature range. In addition, a Check

Control message is displayed.

▷ Arrow 1: successive yellow illuminated fields

indicate an increase in the speed.

Additional information:

▷ Arrow 2: successive orange illuminated fields

indicate the upcoming shift moment.

Coolant level, refer to page 365.

▷ Arrow 3: the field lights up red. Do not wait

any further to shift.

Indicator light in the instrument

cluster

When the maximum speed is reached, the entire

display flashes red and the fuel supply is inter‐

rupted in order to protect the engine.

A red indicator light is displayed.

Outside temperature

Standby state and drive-

ready state

General information

The lettering OFF in the instru‐

ment cluster indicates that drive-

ready state is switched off and

standby state is switched on.

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.

The letters READY in the instru‐

ment cluster indicate that the

drive readiness is turned on and

the Auto Start/Stop function is

ready to start the engine automat‐

ically.

Safety information

Warning

Even at temperatures above +37 ℉/+3 ℃

there can be a risk of icy roads, for instance on

bridges or shady sections of the road. There is

a risk of accident. Modify your driving style to

the weather conditions at low temperatures.

Additional information:

Operating state of the vehicle, refer to page 39.

Engine oil temperature

Range

Display

Principle

The range indicates the distance that can still be

covered with the current full tank of fuel.

▷ Cold engine: the pointer is at

the low temperature end.

Drive at moderate RPM and

vehicle speeds.

▷ Normal operating tempera‐

ture: the pointer is in the mid‐

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Some information on service notifications can

also be shown on the BMW display key.

General information

The estimated range available with the remaining

fuel is permanently displayed in the instrument

cluster.

Display

With a low remaining range, a Check Control

message is briefly displayed. With a sporty driv‐

ing style, for instance fast cornering, the engine

function is not always ensured.

Detailed information on service

notifications

More information on the type of service required

may be displayed on the Control Display.

The Check Control message appears continu‐

ously below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km.

1. "CAR"

2. "Vehicle status"

Safety information

3.

"Required services"

Maintenance work and legally mandated in‐

spections are displayed.

NOTICE

With a driving distance of less than

30 miles/50 km the engine may no longer have

sufficient fuel. Engine functions are not en‐

sured anymore. There is a risk of damage to

property, among other potential damage. Re‐

fuel promptly.

4. Select an entry to call up detailed information.

Symbols

Sym‐

bols

Description

No service is currently required.

Display

The current range is displayed as

numerical value next to the fuel

gauge.

The time for recommended mainte‐

nance or a legally mandated inspec‐

tion is approaching.

Service interval is exceeded.

Service notifications

Entering appointment dates

Enter the dates for the mandatory vehicle in‐

spections.

Principle

The function displays the service notifications

and the corresponding maintenance scopes.

Make sure that the vehicle's date and time are

set correctly.

General information

1. "CAR"

After switching on drive-ready state, the instru‐

ment cluster briefly displays available driving dis‐

tance or time to the next scheduled mainte‐

nance.

2. "Vehicle status"

3.

"Required services"

4. "Vehicle inspection"

5. "Date:"

A service advisor can read out the current serv‐

ice notifications from your vehicle key.

6. Select the desired setting.

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The traffic sign will then be either displayed or ig‐

nored depending on the situation in the instru‐

ment cluster and the Head-up Display.

Gear shift indicator

Principle

The gear shift indicator recommends the most

efficient gear for the current driving situation.

With the navigation system, the system takes

into account the information stored in the naviga‐

tion data and also displays speed limits present

on routes without signs.

General information

Without a navigation system, the system is sub‐

ject to limitations imposed by technology. Traffic

signs with speed limitations are detected and

displayed only. Speed limitations due to entering

or exiting towns, highway signs, etc. are not dis‐

played. Speed limits with extra text characters

are always displayed.

Depending on the vehicle equipment and coun‐

try version, the gear shift indicator is active in the

M manual mode of the Steptronic transmission

and with manual transmission.

Steptronic transmission:

displaying

Suggestions to shift up or down are displayed in

the instrument cluster.

Safety information

Warning

On vehicles without a gear shift indicator, the en‐

gaged gear is displayed.

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.

Example

Description

Efficient gear is set.

Shift into efficient gear.

Overview

Sensors

The system is controlled by the following sen‐

sors:

Speed Limit Info

▷ Cameras behind the windshield.

Additional information:

Principle

Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 35.

Speed Limit Info shows the currently valid speed

limit in the instrument cluster and, if necessary,

the Head-up Display.

Displaying Speed Limit Info

General information

Depending on the vehicle equipment, Speed

Limit Info is displayed permanently in the instru‐

ment cluster or via iDrive.

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 are considered

and compared with the vehicle's onboard data.

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where applicable, the Head-up Display

when the currently valid speed limit is ex‐

ceeded. The warning that is issued when

a speed limit is exceeded may depend on

the Speed Limit Assistant settings.

Activating

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

3. "Driver Assistance"

4. If necessary, "Driving"

5. "Speed Limit Assistance"

6. "Speed limits"

7. "Show current limit"

▷ "Excess speed display": the speed limit

that is detected by the Speed Limit Info is

displayed with a marking in the speedom‐

eter in the instrument cluster.

System limits

Display

System limits of the sensors

Additional information:

Speed Limit Info

Current speed limit.

▷ Cameras, refer to page 35.

Without a navigation system the

traffic signals are grayed out after

curves or longer stretches of

roadway.

Functional limitations

The system may not be fully functional and may

provide incorrect information in the following sit‐

uations:

Depending on the equipment,

Speed Limit Info not available.

▷ 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.

▷ In the case of navigation data that is invalid,

outdated or not available.

▷ In areas not covered by the navigation sys‐

tem.

▷ When roads differ from the navigation, such

as due to changes in road layout.

If the detected speed limit has been exceeded,

the indicator light will flash.

▷ In case of electronic traffic signs.

Settings

1. "CAR"

▷ When passing buses or trucks with traffic

signs applied to them.

▷ When the traffic signs do not correspond to

the standard.

2. "Settings"

3. "Driver Assistance"

4. If necessary, "Driving"

5. "Speed Limit Assistance"

6. Select the desired setting:

▷ When traffic signs that are valid for a parallel

road are detected.

▷ In the presence of country-specific road signs

or road layouts.

▷ "Warn when speeding": activate/deacti‐

vate the flashing of the Speed Limit Info

display in the instrument cluster and,

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Button

Function

Selection lists

Change the entertainment

source.

Concept

Pressing the button again will

close the currently displayed

list.

Lists can be displayed and, if necessary, used for

certain functions in the instrument cluster or the

Head-up Display.

▷ Entertainment source.

Show list of most recent tele‐

phone calls.

▷ Current audio source.

▷ List of most recent telephone calls.

Turn the thumbwheel to select

the desired setting.

If necessary, the corresponding menu will open

on the Control Display.

Press the thumbwheel to con‐

firm the setting.

Display

The list of the current entertain‐

ment source can be displayed

in the instrument cluster again

by turning the thumbwheel.

Trip data

Principle

Values for the trip, such as the average con‐

sumption or trip kilometers, are displayed.

Depending on the equipment version, the list in

the instrument cluster may differ from the illus‐

tration.

General information

The trip data can be displayed on the Control

Display and in the instrument cluster.

Displaying and using the list

The lists can be displayed and operated using

the buttons on the steering wheel.

The values can be displayed and reset depend‐

ing on various intervals, such as after refueling.

Display on the Control Display

Overview

The following information is displayed depending

on the equipment and the set interval and driving

mode:

▷ Configured interval for displaying trip data.

▷ Average fuel consumption depending on the

configured interval.

▷ Average speed.

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▷ Total time for shut off engine through the

Auto Start/Stop function.

▷ "Start of trip ( )": the values are automati‐

cally reset approx. four hours after the ve‐

hicle has come to a standstill.

▷ Distance traveled in Coasting mode.

▷ Consumption history in form of a chart.

▷ "Refueling ( )": the values are automati‐

cally reset after refueling with a larger

quantity of fuel.

Displays

1. "CAR"

▷ "Factory":

Average consumption

since delivery from the factory.

2. "Driving information"

3. "Trip data"

The values since the time of the factory

delivery are displayed.

▷ "Individual ( )": the values since the last

manual reset are displayed. The values

can be reset at any time.

Consumption history

The average consumption is shown in the con‐

sumption history in form of a chart based on the

distance traveled and the driving mode.

Resetting average values

manually

The following interval can be reset manually at

any time: "Individual ( )".

Display in the instrument cluster

Depending on the equipment, information about

the route can be displayed as widget in the in‐

strument cluster.

With the button on the turn signal lever:

The following information is displayed:

▷ Total kilometers.

1. Continue to press the button on the turn sig‐

nal lever until the widget for the trip data is

selected.

▷ Configured interval for displaying trip data.

▷ Distance traveled depending on the config‐

ured interval.

▷ Average speed.

Selecting and setting widgets in the instrument

cluster.

Additional information:

Widgets, refer to page 155.

2. Press and hold the button on the turn signal

lever.

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.

Via iDrive:

1. "CAR"

2. "Driving information"

3. "Trip data"

1. "CAR"

2. "Driving information"

3. "Trip data"

4. "Data since"

5. "Reset individual"

4. "Data since"

The average values and counters are reset.

Once the average values and counters have

5. Select the desired setting:

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been reset, the following interval is automatically

set: "Individual ( )".

Going to the vehicle status

1. "CAR"

2. "Vehicle status"

Sport displays

Information at a glance

Concept

The Sport displays especially support a sporty

driving style.

Symbols

Description

"Flat Tire Monitor": status of the

run-flat tires, refer to page 348.

Display on the Control Display

"Tire Pressure Monitor": status

of the Tire Pressure Monitor, re‐

fer to page 341.

Overview

The following information is displayed:

▷ Boost pressure.

▷ Engine oil temperature.

▷ G-Meter.

"Engine oil level": electronic oil

measurement, refer to

page 362.

"Check Control messages": dis‐

playing stored Check Control

messages, refer to page 156.

▷ Torque.

▷ Power.

"Required services": displaying

service notifications, refer to

page 165.

Displays

1. "CAR"

2. "Driving information"

3. "Sport displays"

Head-up Display

Display in the instrument cluster

The Sport displays can be displayed in form of

widgets in the instrument cluster.

Principle

The Head-up display projects important informa‐

tion in the driver's field of view, for instance the

speed.

The following widgets can be selected:

▷ Widget for torque and power.

▷ Widget for G meter.

The driver can get information without averting

his or her eyes from the road.

Additional information:

General information

Widgets, refer to page 155.

Follow the information on cleaning the Head-up

Display.

Vehicle status

General information

The status can be displayed and actions per‐

formed for several systems.

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Setting the brightness

Overview

The brightness is automatically adjusted to the

ambient brightness.

The base setting can be adjusted manually.

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

3. "Displays"

4. "Head-up display"

5. "Brightness"

6. Turn the Controller until the desired bright‐

ness is set.

Turning on/off

1. "CAR"

7. Press the Controller.

2. "Settings"

When the low beams are switched on, the

brightness of the Head-up Display can be ad‐

justed using the instrument lighting.

3. "Displays"

4. "Head-up display"

5. "Head-up display"

Adjusting the height

1. "CAR"

Display

2. "Settings"

Overview

3. "Displays"

The following information is displayed on the

Head-up Display:

4. "Head-up display"

5. "Height"

▷ Vehicle speed.

6. Turn the Controller until the desired height is

reached.

▷ Navigation instructions.

▷ Check Control messages.

▷ Selection list in the instrument cluster.

▷ Driver assistance systems.

▷ Sport displays.

7. Press the Controller.

The height of the Head-up Display can also be

stored using the memory function.

Setting the rotation

The Head-up Display view can be rotated.

Some of this information is only displayed briefly

as needed.

1. "CAR"

Selecting displays in the Head-up

Display

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

3. "Displays"

4. "Head-up display"

5. "Rotation"

2. "Settings"

3. "Displays"

6. Turn the Controller until the desired setting is

selected.

4. "Head-up display"

5. Select the desired setting.

7. Press the Controller.

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The shape of the windshield makes it possible to

display a precise image.

Additional settings

1. "CAR"

A film in the windshield prevents double images

from being generated.

2. "Settings"

3. "Displays"

For this reason, it is strongly suggested to have

the special windshield replaced by a dealer’s

service center or another qualified service center

or repair shop, if necessary.

4. "Head-up display"

5. Select the desired setting:

▷ "Speed Limit Assistance": access the set‐

tings for the speed assistant.

▷ "Display infotainment lists in": set up if the

selection lists are displayed in the instru‐

ment cluster or the Head-up Display.

▷ "Sport displays": display tachometer and

shift Lights in the Head-up Display.

▷ "Off": the Sport displays are not dis‐

played in the Head-up Display.

▷ "In SPORT mode": the Sport displays

are only displayed in SPORT driving

mode.

▷ "Always": the Sport displays are con‐

tinuously displayed in the Head-up

Display.

▷ "Reduced height": if not all of the informa‐

tion is in the driver's field of vision, the in‐

formation can be displayed in the lower

section of the Head-up Display.

Visibility of the display

The visibility of the displays in the Head-up Dis‐

play is influenced by the following factors:

▷ Seat position.

▷ Objects on the cover of the Head-up Display.

▷ Sunglasses with certain polarization filters.

▷ Wet road.

▷ Unfavorable light conditions.

If the image is distorted, have the base settings

checked by a dealer’s service center or another

qualified service center or repair shop.

Special windshield

The windshield is part of the system.

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