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Displays
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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.
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:
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:
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
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
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:
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
▷ Torque.
▷ Power.
"Required services": displaying
service notifications, refer to
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
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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