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Displays  
CONTROLS  
Displays  
thorized service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop.  
Vehicle features and options  
This chapter describes model-specific equip-  
ment, systems, and functions that are currently  
available, or may become available in the fu-  
ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.  
Overview  
Additional information:  
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.  
Instrument cluster  
Principle  
The instrument cluster comprises various digi-  
tal displays, e.g., a speedometer, time, range,  
temperature as well as indicator and warning  
lights.  
Instrument cluster  
Display ranges on the instrument  
cluster  
General information  
The layout of the instrument cluster adapts to  
the respective driving mode. The positions of  
some displays may vary, e.g., the selector lever  
display.  
Some of the displays in the instrument cluster  
may differ from the illustrations in the Owner's  
Manual.  
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Speedometer  
Safety information  
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Driver assistance systems 182  
Depending on the equipment: Driver Atten-  
tion Camera  
Warning  
If the displays on the instrument cluster fail,  
do not use the vehicle. There may be a risk of  
accidents or risk of damage to property. Im-  
mediately park the vehicle in a safe manner.  
Turning drive-ready state off and on again  
may correct the malfunction, allowing you to  
continue driving. If the malfunction cannot be  
corrected, have the vehicle checked by an au-  
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Check Control 128  
Selector lever display 114  
Gear shift indicator 135  
Selection lists 134  
Using ECO PRO efficiently 255  
Power gauge 135  
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Tachometer 136  
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Select the menu using the arrow buttons on  
the steering wheel where applicable.  
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Engine temperature 136  
Outside temperature 137  
Central display range 138  
Drive mode 119  
3. Select the desired setting using the thumb-  
wheel on the steering wheel.  
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10 Speed Limit Info 182  
Speed Limit Assistant 196  
11 Time 140  
Settings  
Specific displays can be configured individu-  
ally, e.g., a second actual speed.  
12 Fuel gauge 140  
Range 141  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Displays"  
Additional information:  
4. "Instrument cluster"  
5. Select the desired setting.  
Indicator/warning lights, refer to page 129.  
Operating elements on the steering  
wheel  
Live Vehicle  
Operating  
element  
Function  
Principle  
Live Vehicle is a virtual representation of your  
own vehicle with different information, e.g., ve-  
hicle status or energy flow indicators.  
Display the menu bar on the  
instrument cluster.  
Press the corresponding arrow  
key to move the selection.  
General information  
Appropriate information is shown on the con-  
trol display depending on the driving situation.  
Fault statuses are not taken into account.  
Turn knurled wheel: scroll se-  
lection up or down.  
Press knurled wheel: confirm  
selection.  
Adaptive content  
The following content is displayed in alternat-  
ing order and, if necessary, depending on the  
selected drive mode:  
Configuring the layout  
In COMFORT drive mode, the layout in the in-  
strument cluster can be individually configured  
and displayed.  
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Vehicle status, refer to page 141.  
Current driving condition, refer to page 142.  
Sport displays, refer to page 142.  
Driving style analysis, refer to page 256.  
Trip data, refer to page 138.  
1.  
Press the button on the steering  
wheel.  
A menu bar is displayed in the instrument  
cluster.  
Static information  
The following information may be shown per-  
manently on the control display regardless of  
the driving situation and driving mode set.  
2. "LAYOUT"  
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Vehicle status.  
Trip data.  
Overview  
Adjusting the display  
In the Live Vehicle menu, you can choose be-  
tween an adaptive display and static content.  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Live Vehicle"  
4. "Content"  
Head-up display views are projected onto the  
windshield using protective glass. The protec-  
tive glass is located between the steering  
wheel and windshield.  
5. Select the desired setting.  
BMW Head-up display  
Displayable information  
The following information is displayed on the  
Head-up display:  
Principle  
The Head-up display projects important infor-  
mation, e.g., speed, onto the windshield in the  
driver's field of view. Information can be re-  
corded without you having to look away from  
the road.  
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Vehicle speed.  
Navigation instructions.  
Check Control messages.  
Sport displays.  
The steering wheel buttons can be used to  
configure various views for the Head-up dis-  
play. Additional settings can be changed on  
the control display, e.g., brightness or height.  
Lists and messages.  
Driver assistance systems.  
Some of this information is only displayed  
briefly as needed.  
General information  
Follow instructions for cleaning the Head-up  
display in the Vehicle Care chapter.  
Configuring a view  
The views for the Head-up display can be set  
independently of the display on the instrument  
cluster, e.g., a reduced view.  
Additional information:  
Caring for special components, refer to  
page 319.  
1.  
Press the button on the steering  
wheel.  
A menu bar is displayed in the instrument  
cluster.  
2. "HEAD-UP"  
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Select the menu using the arrow buttons on  
the steering wheel where applicable.  
Special windshield  
The windshield is part of the system.  
3. Select the desired setting using the thumb-  
wheel on the steering wheel.  
The shape and coating of the special wind-  
shield enable the system to function.  
If damaged, have the special windshield re-  
placed by an authorized service center or an-  
other qualified service center or repair shop.  
Turning the Head-up display on/off  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Displays"  
Check Control  
4. "Head-up display"  
5. "Head-up display"  
Principle  
The Check Control system monitors functions  
in the vehicle and notifies you of faults in the  
monitored systems.  
Settings  
Individual settings can be entered for the  
Head-up display such as for the height, bright-  
ness or illustration. In addition, individual dis-  
plays in the Head-up display can be set up  
separately such as for Driver Assistance.  
A Check Control message is displayed as a  
combination of indicator/warning lights and  
text messages on the instrument cluster and,  
if applicable, on the Head-up display. In addi-  
tion, an acoustic signal may sound and a text  
message may appear on the control display.  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
Some Check Control messages are hidden au-  
tomatically after approx. 20 seconds, but they  
will be stored. Stored Check Control messages  
can be displayed on the control display. Urgent  
Check Control messages are permanently dis-  
played but can be hidden temporarily.  
3. "Displays"  
4. "Head-up display"  
5. Select the desired setting.  
Visibility of the display  
The visibility of the displays in the Head-up  
display is influenced by the following factors:  
Hiding Check Control messages  
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Seat position.  
Permanently displayed Check Control mes-  
sages can be hidden temporarily. These mes-  
sages are automatically displayed again after  
approx. 8 seconds.  
Objects on the Head-up display's protective  
glass.  
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Dust or dirt on the Head-up display's pro-  
tective glass.  
An arrow icon next to the Check Control  
message indicates whether the Check Control  
message can be hidden.  
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Windshield dirty on inside or outside.  
Sunglasses with certain polarization filters.  
Wet road.  
To hide Check Control messages, press  
the left arrow button on the steering  
wheel.  
Unfavorable light conditions.  
If the image is distorted, have the basic set-  
tings checked by an authorized service center  
or another qualified service center or repair  
shop.  
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Displaying stored Check Control  
messages  
Additional information such as the cause of a  
fault or the required action can be called up via  
Check Control.  
Indicator lights and warning  
lights  
Principle  
The indicator lights and the warning lights  
on the instrument cluster show the status of  
some functions in the vehicle. The indicator  
and warning lights indicate faults in monitored  
systems.  
Depending on the Check Control message, fur-  
ther help can be selected.  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Vehicle status"  
General information  
Indicator lights and warning lights can illumi-  
nate in a variety of combinations and colors.  
4. "Check Control"  
5. Select the desired text message.  
Several of the lights are checked for proper  
functioning and illuminate temporarily when  
drive-ready state is turned on.  
Display  
A Check Control message is displayed in the  
instrument cluster as a text message with an  
icon.  
Red lights  
For urgent messages, an added text is auto-  
matically displayed on the control display.  
Seat belt reminder  
If several faults occur at once, the messages  
are displayed consecutively.  
Seat belt on the driver's seat is not  
buckled.  
Certain messages displayed while driving are  
displayed again after drive-ready state is  
switched off.  
Additional information:  
Seat belt reminder, refer to page 98.  
Icons in the instrument cluster indicate  
an active or saved Check Control mes-  
sage.  
Airbag system  
Warning light illuminates briefly: Indi-  
cates that the entire airbag system and  
seat belt tensioners are operational  
when drive-ready state is switched on.  
Warning light does not illuminate or illuminates  
continuously: the airbag system or the seat  
belt tensioners may be not be operational.  
Have the vehicle checked immediately by an  
authorized service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop.  
Additional information:  
Airbags, refer to page 155.  
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Parking brake  
Active Cruise Control with Distance  
Control  
The parking brake is set.  
Additional information:  
Parking brake, refer to page 121.  
Warning light flashes and acoustic sig-  
nal sounds: Brake and evade as neces-  
sary.  
Additional information:  
Brake system  
Active Cruise Control with Distance Control, re-  
fer to page 189.  
The brake pads are worn or there is  
another issue with the brake system.  
The braking assistance may not func-  
tion. A higher pedal force may be re-  
quired for braking.  
Yellow lights  
Antilock Braking System  
Have the vehicle checked immediately by an  
authorized service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop.  
The system may not be operational.  
The Antilock Braking System is not  
available.  
The ability to steer may be restricted  
during full braking.  
Pedestrian Warning  
Warning light illuminates: risk of colli-  
sion with a person, e.g., a pedestrian  
or a cyclist. Increased awareness is re-  
quired.  
Have the vehicle checked immediately by an  
authorized service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop.  
Additional information:  
Warning light flashes and a signal sounds: risk  
of imminent collision with a person, e.g., a pe-  
destrian or a cyclist. Immediately initiate brak-  
ing or an evasive maneuver.  
Antilock Braking System, refer to page 178.  
Dynamic Stability Control  
Additional information:  
Warning light flashes: Dynamic Stabil-  
ity Control is regulating the driving and  
brake power. The vehicle is stabilized.  
Reduce the vehicle speed and adjust your driv-  
ing style to the road conditions.  
Daytime Pedestrian Collision Mitigation, refer  
to page 163.  
Forward Collision Warning  
Warning light illuminates: Dynamic Stability  
Control has malfunctioned or is initializing.  
Driving stabilization is restricted or has failed.  
Warning light illuminates: risk of colli-  
sion, e.g., with a vehicle, is detected.  
Increased awareness is required.  
If the warning light illuminates continuously,  
have the vehicle checked immediately by an  
authorized service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop.  
Warning light flashes and a signal sounds: risk  
of imminent collision with a vehicle detected.  
Immediately initiate braking or an evasive ma-  
neuver.  
Additional information:  
Additional information:  
Dynamic Stability Control, refer to page 179.  
Forward Collision Warning with braking func-  
tion, refer to page 163.  
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center or another qualified service center or  
repair shop as needed.  
The Dynamic Stability Control  
deactivated or the Dynamic Traction  
Control activated  
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Malfunction: have the vehicle checked by  
an authorized service center or another  
qualified service center or repair shop.  
Dynamic Stability Control is deactivated  
or Dynamic Traction Control is acti-  
vated.  
Additional information:  
Tire pressure monitor, refer to page 277.  
Additional information:  
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Dynamic Stability Control, refer to page 179.  
Steering system  
Dynamic Traction Control, refer to  
page 180.  
The steering system may not be op-  
erational.  
Flat tire monitor  
Have the vehicle checked by an author-  
ized service center or another qualified service  
center or repair shop.  
Warning light illuminates: Flat tire or  
tire pressure loss has been detected.  
Reduce your speed and stop cau-  
tiously. Avoid sudden braking and steering  
maneuvers.  
Emissions  
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The warning light illuminates:  
Additional information:  
Worsening emissions, e.g., due to  
an incorrectly fitted fuel cap. Have  
the vehicle checked as soon as pos-  
sible.  
Flat tire monitor, refer to page 284.  
Tire pressure monitor  
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The warning light flashes under certain cir-  
cumstances:  
Warning light illuminates: Flat tire or  
tire pressure loss has been detected.  
Follow the information in the Check  
Control message.  
This indicates that there is excessive misfir-  
ing in the engine.  
Reduce the vehicle speed and have the ve-  
hicle checked immediately; otherwise, se-  
rious engine misfiring within a brief pe-  
riod can seriously damage emission control  
components, in particular the catalytic con-  
verter.  
Warning light flashes then illuminates continu-  
ously: Flat tires or tire pressure losses cannot  
be detected.  
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Fault caused by systems or devices with  
the same radio frequency: after leaving the  
area of the interference, the system auto-  
matically becomes active again.  
Have the vehicle checked by an authorized  
service center or another qualified service cen-  
ter or repair shop.  
In the case of tires with special appro-  
val: the tire pressure monitor was unable  
to complete the reset. Reset the system  
again.  
Additional information:  
Socket for OBD on-board diagnostics, refer to  
page 303.  
Wheel without wheel electronics installed:  
Have it checked by an authorized service  
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warnings. The system can perform steering in-  
terventions.  
Green lights  
Turn signal  
Indicator light flashes: the system is perform-  
ing a steering intervention.  
Turn signal is on.  
Additional information:  
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator  
light indicates that a turn signal bulb  
Lane departure warning, refer to page 165.  
has failed.  
Additional information:  
Automatic Hold: vehicle is held  
automatically  
Turn signal, refer to page 144.  
Automatic Hold is ready to use. The  
vehicle is automatically held in place  
when it is stationary.  
Parking lights  
Parking lights are switched on.  
Additional information:  
Additional information:  
Automatic Hold, refer to page 122.  
Parking lights, low beams, refer to  
page 147.  
Automatic Hold: vehicle secured  
against rolling away  
Low beams  
The vehicle is automatically secured  
against rolling away after stopping.  
Low beams are switched on.  
Additional information:  
Additional information:  
Parking lights, low beams, refer to  
page 147.  
Automatic Hold, refer to page 122.  
Manual Speed Limiter  
Automatic High Beam Assistant  
The indicator light illuminates: the sys-  
tem is switched on.  
Low beams are switched on and the  
Automatic High Beam Assistant is acti-  
vated.  
The indicator light flashes: the set  
speed limit has been exceeded.  
High beams are switched on and off automati-  
cally depending on the traffic situation.  
Additional information:  
Manual Speed Limiter, refer to page 184.  
Additional information:  
Automatic High Beam Assistant, refer to  
page 145.  
Cruise Control  
The system is active.  
Lane departure warning  
Additional information:  
Depending on vehicle equipment and  
national-market version:  
Cruise control, refer to page 186.  
The indicator light illuminates: the sys-  
tem is switched on. At least one lane boundary  
has been detected on one side of the vehicle.  
The system is ready to intervene and issue  
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Active Cruise Control with Distance  
Control  
Gray lights  
Seat belt reminder  
Indicator light illuminates: Vehicle has  
been detected ahead of you. The vehi-  
cle icon goes out if no vehicle has been  
detected ahead of you.  
Seat belt on the passenger seat or an-  
other seat in the vehicle is not buckled.  
Additional information:  
Indicator lamp is flashing: vehicle ahead is  
driving off.  
Seat belts, refer to page 97.  
Additional information:  
Manual Speed Limiter  
Active Cruise Control with Distance Control, re-  
fer to page 189.  
The system is interrupted.  
Additional information:  
Manual Speed Limiter, refer to  
page 184.  
Speed Limit Assistant activated  
Depending on vehicle equipment, the  
indicator light illuminates green, to-  
gether with the icon for a cruise control  
system. Speed Limit Assistant is active and  
detected speed limits can be applied manually  
for the displayed system.  
Cruise Control  
The system is interrupted.  
Additional information:  
Cruise control, refer to page 186.  
Additional information:  
Speed Limit Assistant, refer to page 196.  
Active Cruise Control with Distance  
Control  
Speed Limit Assist: Apply speed limit  
Indicator light is illuminated: the system  
is interrupted.  
The detected speed limit can be ap-  
plied with the SET button. As soon as  
the speed limit has been applied, a  
green checkmark is displayed.  
Indicator light flashes: Conditions are  
not adequate for the system to work. The sys-  
tem was deactivated but applies the brakes  
until you actively resume control by pressing  
on the brake pedal or accelerator pedal.  
Additional information:  
Speed Limit Assistant, refer to page 196.  
Additional information:  
Blue lights  
Active Cruise Control with Distance Control, re-  
fer to page 189.  
High beams  
High beams have been switched on.  
Additional information:  
White lights  
Cruise Control with Distance Control  
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High beams, refer to page 144.  
No Distance Control displayed since  
the accelerator pedal is being pressed.  
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Automatic High Beam Assistant, refer to  
page 145.  
Additional information:  
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Active Cruise Control with Distance Control, re-  
fer to page 189.  
Display  
Selection lists  
Principle  
Lists can be displayed and, if necessary, used  
for certain functions in the instrument cluster or  
the Head-up display.  
Selection lists, e.g., entertainment sources, are  
displayed on the instrument cluster.  
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Entertainment source.  
Current audio source.  
List of most recent telephone calls.  
Example: selecting a radio station  
If necessary, the corresponding menu will open  
on the control display.  
1.  
Press the entertainment sources  
button.  
Displaying and using the list  
The selection lists can be displayed and op-  
erated using the operating elements on the  
steering wheel.  
2.  
To switch to the radio stations list,  
tilt the knurled wheel to the right.  
Control ele- Function  
ments  
3. Turn the knurled wheel to select a radio  
station.  
4. Press the knurled wheel to confirm the se-  
lected radio station.  
Turn the knurled wheel: display  
the entertainment list or scroll  
up or down in the list.  
Example: changing the entertainment  
source  
Press knurled wheel: confirm  
selection.  
Press the corresponding arrow  
key to change the entertain-  
ment source.  
1.  
Press the entertainment sources  
button.  
Show list of most recent tele-  
phone calls.  
2.  
To select an entertainment source,  
turn the knurled wheel.  
3. Press the knurled wheel to confirm the se-  
lected entertainment source.  
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Displays  
CONTROLS  
Enabling/disabling the power gauge  
The power display or tachometer is shown de-  
pending on the driving mode selected or the  
individual configuration of the layout.  
Gear shift indicator  
Principle  
The shift point indicator recommends the gear  
that best suits the current driving situation. Us-  
ing the optimal gear supports an efficient driv-  
ing style.  
Display  
General information  
The gear shift indicator is active in manual  
mode M depending on vehicle equipment and  
national-market version.  
Displays  
Information on upshifting, downshifting, or en-  
gaged gear is displayed on the instrument  
cluster.  
Needle in range of arrow 1: display for energy  
recovery such as while decelerating CHARGE.  
Needle in range of arrow 2: the drive power in  
percent, POWER.  
On vehicles without a gear shift indicator, the  
engaged gear is displayed.  
Example Description  
Reduced drive power  
The available power may be reduced due to  
certain factors. The power gauge is automati-  
cally adjusted accordingly.  
In continuous manual mode M:  
Optimal gear is engaged.  
With shift paddles: temporary  
manual mode.  
In addition, the icons on the power gauge and  
tachometer indicate reduced drive power.  
With shift paddles: Sport program.  
Shift information.  
Additional information:  
Shift paddles, refer to page 117.  
Power gauge  
Principle  
The power gauge indicates the currently  
drawn drive power as a percentage.  
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Icon  
Description  
Standby state and drive-  
ready state  
Blue icon: cold drivetrain.  
White icon: increased drive sys-  
tem temperature, for instance  
due to sustained or high  
power demand when driving  
on mountain roads.  
OFF is displayed in the instru-  
ment cluster. Drive-ready state  
is turned off and standby state  
turned on.  
Depending on vehicle equip-  
ment and national-market ver-  
sion:  
READY is displayed in the  
instrument cluster. The Auto  
Start/Stop function is ready for  
automatic engine start.  
Drive power limitation defined  
via the BMW Digital Key.  
System-related functional limi-  
tation.  
Additional information:  
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Operating condition of the vehicle, refer to  
page 40.  
A Check Control message is  
displayed in addition where ap-  
plicable.  
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Auto Start/Stop function, refer to page 112.  
Engine temperature  
Tachometer  
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Cold engine: the needle  
is in the blue temperature  
range, close to the stop of  
the temperature display, and  
the word WARM-UP is dis-  
played.  
General information  
Always avoid RPM in the red warning field. In  
this range, the fuel supply is reduced to protect  
the engine.  
Drive at moderate RPM and  
vehicle speeds.  
Activating/deactivating the  
tachometer  
The tachometer is displayed depending on the  
selected drive mode or the individually config-  
ured layout.  
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Normal operating temperature: the needle  
is in the middle or in the left half of the  
temperature display.  
Hot engine: the needle is in the red temper-  
ature range. In addition, a Check Control  
message is displayed.  
The tachometer display changes depending  
on the selected driving mode.  
Reduced engine speed range  
Additional information:  
The available engine speed range may be re-  
duced due certain factors such as a cold drive  
system. The tachometer display is automati-  
cally adjusted depending on the available en-  
gine speed range.  
Coolant level, refer to page 299.  
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CONTROLS  
to the weather conditions at low tempera-  
tures.  
Display  
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Cold engine: the needle  
is in the blue temperature  
range, close to the stop of  
the temperature display, and  
the word WARM-UP is dis-  
played.  
Shift lights  
Principle  
Drive at moderate RPM and  
vehicle speeds.  
Shift lights indicate the suitable upshift point at  
which optimal acceleration can be achieved.  
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Normal operating temperature: the needle  
is in the middle or in the left half of the  
temperature display.  
General information  
The shift lights are active in manual mode M  
and can be displayed on the instrument cluster  
or on the Head-up display in combination with  
the tachometer.  
Hot engine: the needle is in the red temper-  
ature range. In addition, a Check Control  
message is displayed.  
Additional information:  
Functional requirements  
Coolant level, refer to page 299.  
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"SPORT": The driving mode must be se-  
lected depending on vehicle equipment.  
Indicator light in the instrument  
cluster  
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To display the shift lights on the Head-up  
display, select Sport view.  
A red indicator light is displayed.  
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Manual mode M must be activated.  
Advanced mode must be activated.  
Additional information:  
Advanced mode, refer to page 118.  
Outside temperature  
Display  
General information  
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.  
Safety information  
Warning  
Successive fields illuminating yellow indicate  
an upcoming shift point.  
Even at temperatures above +37 ℉/+3 ℃  
there is a risk of icy roads, for instance on  
bridges or shady sections of the road. There  
is a risk of accident. Modify your driving style  
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Shift when all fields illuminate red at the  
latest.  
A menu bar is displayed in the instrument  
cluster.  
When the maximum RPM is reached, the  
entire display flashes red and the fuel sup-  
ply is interrupted in order to protect the en-  
gine.  
2. "CONTENT"  
Select the menu using the arrow buttons on  
the steering wheel where applicable.  
3. Select the desired setting using the thumb-  
wheel on the steering wheel.  
Central display range  
Trip data  
Displayable content  
The following settings can be selected:  
Principle  
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Reduced display.  
The trip data display provides various informa-  
tion about the trip, e.g., average consumption  
or trip distance.  
Trip data, refer to page 138.  
Navigation system route preview.  
Navigation system map view.  
G-Meter, refer to page 140.  
Entertainment.  
General information  
The trip data can be displayed on the control  
display and in the instrument cluster.  
Android Auto©.  
Depending on the setting in the Live Vehicle  
menu, the trip data is shown on the control  
display.  
Depending on vehicle equipment and na-  
tional-market version, select functions of  
a compatible smartphone can also be dis-  
played, e.g., map views.  
The values can be displayed and reset de-  
pending on different intervals.  
Some contents for the central display range  
can also be configured as a view in the Head-  
up display.  
Display on the control display  
Additional information:  
General information  
Head-up display, refer to page 127.  
The following trip data is shown on the control  
display:  
Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertain-  
ment, and Communication, refer to page 6.  
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Configured interval for displaying trip data.  
Average fuel consumption depending  
on the configured interval.  
Configuring the central display  
range  
The content of the central display range on the  
instrument cluster can be configured individu-  
ally, for instance the trip data display.  
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Travel time depending on the config-  
ured interval.  
Distance traveled depending on the  
configured interval.  
Distance traveled in Coasting mode.  
1.  
Press the button on the steering  
wheel.  
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Displaying trip data continuously  
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.  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Live Vehicle"  
4. "Content"  
5. "Trip data"  
Using the button on the left steering column  
switch:  
1. Press the button.  
The trip data is displayed.  
Display in the instrument cluster  
Information on consumption and distance cov-  
ered can be displayed in the instrument clus-  
ter.  
2. Press button repeatedly until the desired  
setting is displayed.  
Via iDrive:  
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Current consumption, arrow 1.  
Average consumption, arrow 2.  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
Distance traveled depending on the config-  
ured interval, arrow 3.  
3. "System settings"  
4. "Time period for trip data"  
5. "Values"  
The icon is displayed when the vehicle  
is in Coasting mode.  
6. Select the desired setting:  
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Total mileage, arrow 4.  
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"Since start of trip ( )": the values are au-  
tomatically reset approx. four hours af-  
ter the vehicle has come to a standstill.  
Current consumption  
The current fuel consumption display allows  
you to check the current fuel consumption, e.g.,  
to drive economically and in an environmen-  
tally-friendly manner.  
"Since last refuel ( )": the values are au-  
tomatically reset after refueling with a  
larger quantity of fuel.  
"Since factory": the values since the  
time of the factory delivery are dis-  
played.  
Average consumption  
The average fuel consumption is displayed de-  
pending on how the intervals for displaying trip  
data are configured.  
"Since Individual ( )": the values since  
the last manual reset are displayed. The  
values can be reset at any time.  
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The values are automatically reset whenever  
you start a new drive.  
Resetting average values manually  
The following interval can be reset manually at  
any time:  
Additional information:  
Central display area, refer to page 138  
"Since Individual ( )"  
Using the button on the left steering column  
switch:  
Manually reseting G-Meter values  
1. Display the G-Meter on the instrument  
cluster.  
1. Press the button.  
The trip data is displayed.  
2.  
Press and hold the thumbwheel on  
the steering wheel until the values are re-  
set.  
Date and time  
Various settings can be applied for the date  
and time display such as the date format.  
2. Press and hold the button until the values  
are reset.  
Depending on vehicle equipment and national-  
market version, the time zone can be set and  
automatic time setting can be activated. With  
automatic time setting, the time, date and, if  
necessary, the time zone are updated auto-  
matically.  
Via iDrive:  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "System settings"  
4. "Time period for trip data"  
5. "Reset Individual"  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "System settings"  
4. "Date and time"  
5. Select the desired settings.  
The average values and counters are reset.  
Once the average values and counters have  
been reset, the following interval is automati-  
cally activated:  
"Since Individual ( )"  
Fuel gauge  
Principle  
The current fill level of the fuel tank is dis-  
played.  
G-Meter  
General information  
The G-Meter indicates the forces that are ap-  
plied in longitudinal and transverse direction  
on the vehicle occupants while driving.  
General information  
Vehicle inclination may cause the display to  
vary.  
The display can be configured on the central  
display range of the instrument cluster.  
Additional information:  
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Refueling, refer to page 260.  
Safety information  
Display  
NOTICE  
An arrow beside the fuel pump  
With a range below 30 miles/50 km, the  
engine may no longer have sufficient fuel.  
Engine functions are not ensured anymore.  
There is a risk of damage to property. Refuel  
promptly.  
icon shows which side of the ve-  
hicle the fuel filler flap is on.  
The current range is displayed  
as numerical value.  
Indicator light in the instrument  
cluster  
Display  
The current range is displayed  
as a numerical value next to the  
fuel gauge.  
The yellow indicator light illuminates,  
once the fuel reserve is reached.  
Range  
Setting the units of  
measurement  
Principle  
The range indicates the distance that can still  
be covered with the current tank of fuel.  
Depending on the national-market version, you  
can set the units of measurement for some  
values, for instance consumption, distances,  
and temperature.  
General information  
The estimated range with remaining fuel is  
permanently displayed on the instrument clus-  
ter.  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
With a low remaining range, a Check Control  
message is briefly displayed. A low remaining  
range means that engine functions cannot al-  
ways be ensured for sporty driving, e.g., when  
cornering at speed.  
3. "System settings"  
4. "Units"  
5. Select the desired setting.  
The Check Control message appears  
continuously below a range of approx.  
30 miles/50 km.  
Vehicle status  
General information  
The status can be displayed and actions per-  
formed for several systems such as for Check  
Control.  
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Adaptive recuperation, refer to page 256.  
Coasting, refer to page 257.  
Displaying vehicle status  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
Functional requirements  
3. "Vehicle status"  
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COMFORT or ECO PRO driving mode is se-  
lected.  
Overview  
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The following setting is selected for Live  
Vehicle:"Adaptive content"  
Icon  
Description  
"FLAT TIRE MONITOR": Sta-  
tus of the flat tire monitor, refer  
to page 284.  
Display  
"Tire Pressure Monitor": status  
of the Tire Pressure Monitor,  
refer to page 277.  
"Engine oil level": electronic  
oil measurement, refer to  
page 297.  
"Check Control": displaying  
stored Check Control mes-  
sages, refer to page 128.  
An example:  
The adaptive recuperation is active, arrow 1.  
The vehicle battery is charged when the vehi-  
cle decelerates, arrow 2.  
"Required services": display of  
the service notification, refer to  
page 143.  
Sport displays  
Current driving condition  
Principle  
General information  
The current driving condition is displayed dy-  
namically while driving in the Live Vehicle  
menu on the control display.  
The Sport displays especially support a sporty  
driving style.  
Functional requirements  
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SPORT driving mode is selected.  
The following states can be displayed:  
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The following setting is selected for Live  
Vehicle:"Adaptive content"  
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Driving.  
Coasting mode: "EFFICIENT COASTING"  
"CHARGING BATTERY"  
Display  
With mild hybrid technology:  
The sport displays are displayed in the Live  
Vehicle menu on the control display.  
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Adaptive recuperation.  
Efficient rolling with engine switched off.  
The following information is displayed:  
Additional information:  
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Torque.  
4. "Required services"  
5. "Vehicle inspection"  
6. "Date:"  
Power.  
Boost pressure.  
Engine oil temperature.  
7. Select the desired setting.  
Service notification  
Principle  
Service notifications indicate necessary main-  
tenance measures.  
General information  
After turning on, the next service appointment  
or the distance remaining until the next servic-  
ing is displayed briefly on the instrument clus-  
ter.  
A Service Advisor can read out the mainte-  
nance work from the vehicle key.  
Display  
More information on the maintenance meas-  
ures required may be displayed on the control  
display.  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Vehicle status"  
4. "Required services"  
Maintenance measures as well as legally  
mandated inspections are displayed.  
5. Select the desired entry.  
Entering appointment dates  
Dates for mandatory vehicle inspections can  
be entered.  
Make sure that the vehicle's date and time are  
set correctly.  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Vehicle status"  
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