CONTROLS -> Displays for Your BMW 4 Series 4 Door First Generation (2013-2020)

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Displays  
It also describes features 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 systems. When us‐  
ing these functions and systems, the applicable  
laws and regulations must be observed.  
Vehicle features and  
options  
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐  
cific and optional features offered with the series.  
Overview, instrument cluster  
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Fuel gaugeꢀꢁ128  
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Engine oil temperatureꢀꢁ128  
Current fuel consumption  
Electronic displays  
Speedometer  
Messages, for instance Check Control  
Tachometerꢀꢁ128  
Reset milesꢀꢁ128  
Multifunctional instrument display  
Concept  
The instrument display is a variable display.  
ing Dynamics Control, the displays in the instru‐  
ment display adapt to the respective program.  
When you change to a different program via Driv‐  
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General information  
The display change in the instrument display can  
be deactivated via iDrive.  
Some of the displays in the instrument display  
may differ from illustrations in this Owner's  
Manual.  
Overview  
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Fuel gaugeꢀꢁ128  
Selection listsꢀꢁ133  
Messages, for instance Check Control  
Speedometer  
ECO PRO displaysꢀꢁ234  
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Engine oil temperatureꢀꢁ128  
Onboard Computerꢀꢁ133  
Reset milesꢀꢁ128  
Variable displays  
Tachometerꢀꢁ128  
4. "Instrument panel"  
5. "ECO PRO info"  
or "Driving mode view"  
Switching the change of display  
on and off  
You can set whether the instrument display auto‐  
matically changes to the ECO PRO or SPORT in  
the display when you switch driving modes.  
With Professional Navigation  
System: switching zoom function  
on/off  
The current speed can be shown enlarged in the  
speedometer.  
Via iDrive:  
1. "My Vehicle"  
2. "iDrive settings"  
3. "Displays"  
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Displays  
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Via iDrive:  
3. "Displays"  
4. "Instrument panel"  
5. "Magnifier function"  
1. "My Vehicle"  
2. "iDrive settings"  
Sport displays  
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Speedometer  
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Performance display, if the vehicle is equip‐  
ped accordingly  
Tachometerꢀꢁ128  
Transmission display  
Variable displays  
Shift point indicators, depending on the vehi‐  
cle equipment  
In the Sport and Sport+ programs the instrument  
display switches to a sporty view. This view sup‐  
ports a sporty driving style with more prominent  
representation of the tachometer, the transmis‐  
sion displays, and the vehicle speed.  
the best possible vehicle acceleration is ach‐  
ieved.  
General information  
Steptronic Sport transmission: shift lights are  
shown, when the SPORT+ driving program is ac‐  
tivated. The M manual mode of the transmission  
must be activated too.  
Shift point indicator  
Concept  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, shift point  
indicators in the tachometer indicate the opti‐  
mum shift point. Thus, with a sporty driving style,  
Manual transmission: shift lights are shown,  
when the SPORT or SPORT+ driving program is  
activated.  
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Switching on shift lights  
General information  
Steptronic Sport transmission:  
A Check Control message is displayed as a com‐  
bination of indicator or warning lights and SMS  
text messages in the instrument cluster and in  
the Head-up Display.  
1. Select SPORT+ using the Driving Dynamics  
Control.  
2. Activate the M/S manual mode of the trans‐  
mission.  
In addition, an acoustic signal may sound and an  
SMS text message may appear on the Control  
Display.  
Manual transmission:  
1. Select SPORT or SPORT+ using the Driving  
Dynamics Control.  
Indicator/warning lights  
General information  
2. Deactivate DSC, if needed.  
The indicator/warning lights in the instrument  
cluster can light up in a variety of combinations  
and colors.  
Display  
Several of the lights are checked for proper func‐  
tioning and light up temporarily when the engine  
is started or the ignition is switched on.  
Red lights  
Safety belt reminder  
Safety belt on the driver's side is not  
buckled. For some country versions: pas‐  
senger belt is not worn or objects are de‐  
tected on the front passenger seat.  
▷ Current engine speed is displayed in the  
tachometer.  
▷ Arrow 1: successive yellow illuminated fields  
indicate an increase in the speed.  
Indicator light flashes or is illuminated: safety belt  
on the driver or passenger side is not buckled.  
The safety belt reminder can also be activated if  
objects are placed on the front passenger seat.  
▷ Arrow 2: successive orange illuminated fields  
indicate the upcoming shift moment.  
▷ Arrow 3: fields are illuminated in red. Do not  
wait any further to shift.  
Make sure that the safety belts are positioned  
correctly.  
When the maximum permissible speed is  
reached, the entire display flashes and the sup‐  
ply of fuel is interrupted in order to protect the  
engine.  
Airbag system  
Airbag system and belt tensioner are not  
working.  
Check Control  
Have the vehicle checked immediately  
by a dealer’s service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop.  
Concept  
The Check Control system monitors functions in  
the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions in  
the monitored systems.  
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Parking brake  
The parking brake is set.  
Vehicle detection, Active Cruise Control  
Indicator light illuminates: a vehicle has  
been detected ahead of you.  
Release the parking brake, refer to  
page 110.  
Indicator light flashes: the conditions are  
not adequate for the system to work.  
The system was deactivated but applies the  
brakes until you actively resume control by  
pressing on the brake pedal or accelerator pedal.  
Approach control warning  
Indicator light illuminates: advance warn‐  
ing is issued, for example when there is  
the impending danger of a collision or  
Yellow lights  
the distance to the vehicle ahead is too small.  
Anti-lock Braking System ABS  
Increase distance.  
Braking force boost may not be working.  
Avoid abrupt braking. Take the longer  
braking distance into account.  
Indicator light flashes: acute warning of the immi‐  
nent danger of a collision when the vehicle ap‐  
proaches another vehicle at a relatively high dif‐  
ferential speed.  
Have the system immediately checked  
by a dealer’s service center or another  
qualified service center or repair shop.  
Intervention by braking or make an evasive ma‐  
neuver.  
DSC Dynamic Stability Control  
Person warning  
The indicator light flashes: DSC controls  
the drive and braking forces. The vehicle  
is stabilized. Reduce speed and modify  
Symbol in the instrument cluster.  
If a collision with a person detected in  
this way is imminent, the symbol lights  
up and a signal sounds.  
your driving style to the driving circumstances.  
The indicator light lights up: DSC has malfunc‐  
tioned.  
Symbol in the instrument display.  
Have the system checked by a dealer’s service  
center or another qualified service center or re‐  
pair shop.  
If a collision with a person detected in  
this way is imminent, the symbol lights  
up and a signal sounds.  
DSC, refer to page 170.  
Orange lights  
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is  
deactivated or DTC Dynamic Traction  
Control is activated  
Active Cruise Control  
The number bars shows the selected  
distance from the vehicle driving ahead.  
DSC is deactivated or DTC is activated.  
DSC, refer to page 170, and DTC, refer  
to page 171.  
Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go  
function, ACC, refer to page 176.  
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Flat Tire Monitor FTM  
Emissions are deteriorating. Have the  
vehicle checked as soon as possible.  
The Flat Tire Monitor signals a loss of  
tire inflation pressure in a tire.  
▷ The warning light flashes under certain cir‐  
cumstances:  
Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.  
Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers.  
This indicates that there is excessive misfiring  
in the engine.  
Flat Tire Monitor, refer to page 153.  
Reduce the vehicle speed and have the sys‐  
tem checked immediately; otherwise, serious  
engine misfiring within a brief period can seri‐  
ously damage emission control components,  
in particular the catalytic converter.  
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM  
The indicator light lights up: the Tire  
Pressure Monitor reports a low tire infla‐  
tion pressure or a flat tire. Follow the in‐  
formation in the Check Control message.  
Socket for Onboard Diagnosis, refer to  
page 275.  
The indicator light flashes and then continuously  
lights up: no flat tire or loss of tire inflation pres‐  
sure can be detected.  
Lane departure warning  
System is switched on and under certain  
circumstances warns if a detected lane is  
left without flashing beforehand.  
▷ Interference caused by systems or devices  
with the same radio frequency: after leaving  
the area of the interference, the system auto‐  
matically becomes active again.  
Lane departure warning, refer to page 165.  
▷ TPM was unable to complete the reset. Re‐  
set the system again.  
Green lights  
▷ A wheel without TPM wheel electronics is  
mounted: have it checked by a dealer’s serv‐  
ice center or another qualified service center  
or repair shop as needed.  
Turn signal  
Turn signal switched on.  
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator  
light indicates that a turn signal bulb has  
failed.  
▷ Malfunction: have the system checked by a  
dealer’s service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop.  
Turn signal, refer to page 110.  
Tire Pressure Monitor, refer to page 148.  
Parking lights, headlight  
Steering system  
Parking lights or headlights are switched  
on.  
Steering system in some cases not  
working.  
Parking lights/low beams, headlight con‐  
trol, refer to page 139.  
Have the system checked by a dealer’s  
service center or another qualified service center  
or repair shop.  
Front fog lights  
Front fog lights are switched on.  
Front fog lights, refer to page 143.  
Emissions  
▷ The warning light lights up:  
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High-beam Assistant  
High-beam Assistant is switched on.  
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.  
High beams are switched on and off au‐  
tomatically depending on the traffic sit‐  
uation.  
High-beam Assistant, refer to page 142.  
Displaying stored Check Control  
messages  
Via iDrive:  
Cruise control  
The system is switched on. It maintains  
the speed that was set using the control  
elements on the steering wheel.  
1. "My Vehicle"  
2. "Vehicle status"  
3.  
"Check Control"  
4. Select the SMS text message.  
Blue lights  
High beams  
Display  
High beams are switched on.  
High beams, refer to page 111.  
Check Control  
At least one Check Control message is  
displayed or is stored.  
Hiding Check Control messages  
SMS text messages  
SMS text messages in combination with a sym‐  
bol in the instrument cluster explain a Check  
Control message and the meaning of the indica‐  
tor/warning lights.  
Supplementary SMS text messages  
Additional information, such as on the cause of  
an error or the required action, can be called up  
via Check Control.  
Press and hold button on signal lever.  
With urgent messages the added text will be au‐  
tomatically displayed on the Control Display.  
Continuous display  
Some Check Control messages are displayed  
continuously and are not cleared until the mal‐  
function is eliminated. If several malfunctions oc‐  
cur at once, the messages are displayed consec‐  
utively.  
Functions  
Depending on the Check Control message, the  
following functions can be selected.  
▷ "Owner's Manual"  
The messages can be hidden for approx. 8 sec‐  
onds. After this time, they are displayed again  
automatically.  
Display additional information about the  
Check Control message in the Integrated  
Owner's Manual.  
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▷ "Service request"  
▷ Hot engine: the pointer is at the high end of  
the temperature range. In addition, a Check  
Control message is displayed.  
Contact a dealer’s service center or another  
qualified service center or repair shop.  
▷ "BMW Roadside Assistance"  
Contact Roadside Assistance.  
When the engine oil temperature is too  
high, a red indicator light is displayed.  
Messages after trip completion  
Special messages displayed while driving are  
displayed again after the ignition is switched off.  
Coolant temperature  
If the coolant along with the engine becomes too  
hot, a Check Control message is displayed.  
Fuel gauge  
A red indicator light is displayed.  
An arrow beside the fuel pump  
symbol shows which side of the  
vehicle the fuel filler flap is on.  
Check the coolant level.  
Vehicle tilt position may cause the  
display to vary.  
Odometer and trip  
odometer  
Follow the information on refueling.  
The yellow indicator light illuminates,  
once the fuel reserve is reached.  
Display  
▷ Odometer, arrow 1.  
▷ Trip odometer, arrow 2.  
Tachometer  
Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning  
field. In this range, the fuel supply is reduced to  
protect the engine.  
Show/reset miles  
Press the button.  
▷ When the ignition is switched  
off, the time, the external tem‐  
perature and the odometer are  
displayed.  
Engine oil temperature  
▷ Cold engine: the pointer is at  
the low temperature end.  
Drive at moderate engine and  
vehicle speeds.  
▷ When the ignition is switched on, the trip od‐  
ometer is reset.  
▷ Normal operating tempera‐  
ture: the pointer is in the mid‐  
dle or in the left half of the  
temperature display.  
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External temperature  
Range  
General information  
General information  
If the indicator drops to +37 ℉/+3 ℃ or lower, a  
signal sounds.  
With a low remaining range:  
▷ A Check Control message is displayed briefly.  
A Check Control message is displayed.  
There is an increased risk of ice on roads.  
▷ The remaining range is shown on the On‐  
board Computer.  
▷ With a dynamic driving style, for instance tak‐  
ing curves aggressively, the engine function  
is not always ensured.  
Safety information  
The Check Control message appears continu‐  
ously below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km.  
WARNING  
Even at temperatures above +37 ℉/+3 ℃  
there can be a risk of icy roads, for instance on  
bridges or shady sections of road. There is a  
risk of an accident. Modify your driving style to  
the weather conditions at low temperatures.  
Safety information  
NOTE  
With a driving range 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. Refuel promptly.  
Display  
The external temperature is dis‐  
played in the instrument cluster.  
Display  
The current range is displayed in  
the instrument cluster.  
Time  
The time is displayed at the bot‐  
tom of the instrument cluster.  
The time can be set on the Con‐  
trol Display.  
Displaying the cruising range  
The range can also be displayed as bar in the in‐  
strument cluster.  
Date  
Via iDrive:  
1. "My Vehicle"  
The date is displayed in the On‐  
board Computer.  
2. "iDrive settings"  
3. "Displays"  
The date and date format can be  
set on the Control Display.  
4. "Instrument panel"  
5. "Additional indicators"  
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Current fuel consumption  
Service requirements  
Instrument cluster  
Concept  
The function displays the service requirements  
and the corresponding maintenance scopes.  
Displays the current fuel con‐  
sumption. Check whether you are  
currently driving in an efficient and  
environmentally-friendly manner.  
General information  
After the ignition is switched on the instrument  
cluster briefly displays available driving distance  
or time to the next scheduled maintenance.  
Instrument cluster with  
enhanced features  
A service advisor can read out the current serv‐  
ice requirements from your remote control.  
Displays the current fuel con‐  
sumption. Check whether you are  
currently driving in an efficient and  
environmentally-friendly manner.  
Display  
Detailed information on service  
requirements  
More information on the type of service required  
may be displayed on the Control Display.  
Displaying the current fuel  
consumption  
Via iDrive:  
Via iDrive:  
1. "My Vehicle"  
1. "My Vehicle"  
2. "iDrive settings"  
3. "Displays"  
2. "Vehicle status"  
3.  
"Service required"  
4. "Instrument panel"  
5. "Additional indicators"  
Required maintenance procedures and le‐  
gally mandated inspections are displayed.  
4. Select an entry to call up detailed information.  
The bar display for the current fuel consumption  
is displayed in the instrument cluster.  
Symbols  
Symbols  
Description  
Energy recovery  
No service is currently required.  
Display  
In coasting overrun mode the ki‐  
netic energy of the vehicle is con‐  
verted to electrical energy. The  
vehicle battery is partially charged  
and fuel consumption can be re‐  
duced.  
The deadline for scheduled  
maintenance or a legally man‐  
dated inspection is approaching.  
The service deadline has already  
passed.  
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Entering appointment dates  
Manual transmission: displaying  
Enter the dates for the mandatory vehicle in‐  
spections.  
Symbol Description  
Make sure that the vehicle's date and time are  
set correctly.  
Fuel efficient gear is set.  
Via iDrive:  
Shift up to fuel efficient gear.  
Shift down to fuel efficient gear.  
Shift into neutral.  
1. "My Vehicle"  
2. "Vehicle status"  
3.  
"Service required"  
4. "Vehicle inspection"  
5. "Date:"  
6. Select the desired setting.  
Automatic Service Request  
Steptronic transmission:  
displaying  
Data regarding the service status or legally man‐  
dated vehicle inspections is automatically trans‐  
mitted to your dealer’s service center before your  
vehicle is due for service.  
Example  
Description  
Fuel efficient gear is set.  
You can check when your dealer’s service center  
was notified.  
Via iDrive:  
Shift into fuel efficient gear.  
1. "My Vehicle"  
2. "Vehicle status"  
3.  
"Teleservice Call"  
Speed Limit Info  
Gear shift indicator  
Speed Limit Info  
Concept  
The system recommends the most fuel efficient  
gear for the current driving situation.  
Concept  
Speed Limit Info shows the current maximum  
permitted speed in the instrument cluster.  
General information  
General information  
Depending on the vehicle equipment and coun‐  
try version, the gear shift indicator is active in the  
manual mode of the Steptronic transmission and  
with manual transmission.  
The camera in the area of the interior mirror de‐  
tects traffic signs at the edge of the road as well  
as variable overhead sign posts. Traffic signs  
with extra symbols for wet road conditions, etc.,  
are also detected and compared with the vehi‐  
cle's onboard data, such as from the rain sensor,  
and will be displayed depending on the situation.  
Suggestions to shift gear up or down are dis‐  
played in the instrument cluster.  
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The system takes into account the information  
stored in the navigation system and also displays  
speed limits present on routes without signs.  
Display  
Speed Limit Info  
Current speed limit.  
Safety information  
WARNING  
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the  
driver’s personal judgment in assessing visibility  
and traffic situation. There is a risk of an acci‐  
dent. Adjust driving style to traffic conditions.  
Watch traffic closely and actively intervene  
where appropriate.  
Speed Limit Info not available.  
Speed Limit Info can also be displayed in the  
Head-up Display.  
Overview  
Camera  
System limits  
The system may not be fully functional and may  
provide incorrect information in the following sit‐  
uations:  
▷ In heavy fog, wet conditions, or snowfall.  
▷ When signs are fully or partially concealed by  
objects, stickers or paint.  
▷ When driving very close to the vehicle in front  
of you.  
▷ When driving toward bright lights or strong  
reflections.  
The camera is installed near the interior mirror.  
Keep the windshield in front of the interior mirror  
clean and clear.  
▷ When the windshield in front of the interior  
mirror is fogged over, dirty or covered by a  
sticker, etc.  
▷ In the event of incorrect detection by the  
camera.  
Switching on/off  
Via iDrive:  
▷ If the speed limits stored in the navigation  
system are incorrect.  
1. "My Vehicle"  
2. "iDrive settings"  
3. "Displays"  
▷ In areas not covered by the navigation sys‐  
tem.  
▷ When roads differ from the navigation, such  
as due to changes in road routing.  
4. "Instrument panel"  
5. "Speed limit information"  
▷ When passing buses or trucks with a speed  
sticker.  
If Speed Limit Info is switched on, it can be dis‐  
played on the Info Display in the instrument clus‐  
ter via the Onboard Computer.  
▷ If the traffic signs are non-conforming.  
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▷ During calibration of the camera immediately  
after vehicle delivery.  
Display  
▷ When signs that are valid for a parallel road  
are detected.  
Selection lists  
General information  
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the fol‐  
lowing can be displayed or operated using the  
buttons and the thumbwheel on the steering  
wheel as well as the displays in the instrument  
cluster and the Head-up Display:  
Depending on the equipment version, the list in  
the instrument cluster may differ from the illus‐  
tration.  
▷ Current audio source.  
Onboard Computer  
▷ Redial phone feature.  
▷ Turn on voice activation system.  
Concept  
The Onboard Computer displays different vehi‐  
cle data in the instrument cluster, such as aver‐  
age values.  
It also displays programs of the Driving Dynamics  
Control.  
Activating a list and adjusting  
the setting  
Calling up information on the Info  
Display  
On the right side of the steering wheel, turn the  
thumbwheel to activate the corresponding list.  
Press and hold button on signal lever.  
1. Turn the thumbwheel and select the desired  
setting.  
Information is displayed in the Info Display of the  
instrument cluster. Pressing the button repeat‐  
edly displays additional information.  
2. Press the thumbwheel.  
Information at a glance  
Repeatedly pressing the button on the turn sig‐  
nal lever calls up the following information in the  
Info Display:  
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▷ Range.  
The range is calculated based on your driving  
style over the last 20 miles/30 km.  
▷ Average consumption, fuel.  
▷ Current consumption, fuel.  
▷ Average speed.  
Average fuel consumption  
The average fuel consumption is calculated for  
the period while the engine is running.  
▷ Date.  
▷ Speed Limit Info.  
The average fuel consumption is calculated for  
the distance traveled since the last reset by the  
Onboard Computer.  
▷ Depending on the equipment, the time of ar‐  
rival.  
When destination guidance is activated in the  
navigation system.  
Average speed  
Periods in which the vehicle is parked with the  
engine manually stopped are not included in the  
calculation of the average speed.  
▷ Depending on the equipment, the distance to  
destination.  
When destination guidance is activated in the  
navigation system.  
Resetting average values  
▷ ECO PRO bonus range.  
Selecting information  
You can select what information from the On‐  
board Computer is to be displayed on the Info  
Display of the instrument cluster.  
Via iDrive:  
1. "My Vehicle"  
2. "iDrive settings"  
3. "Displays"  
Press and hold button on turn signal lever.  
4. "Instrument panel"  
5. Select the desired setting.  
Distance to destination  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the dis‐  
tance remaining to the destination is displayed if  
a destination is entered in the navigation system  
before the trip is started.  
Indication in the Info Display  
The information from the On‐  
board Computer is shown in the  
Info Display in the instrument  
cluster.  
The distance to the destination is adopted auto‐  
matically.  
Time of arrival  
Depending on the vehicle equip‐  
ment, the estimated time of arrival  
is displayed if a destination is en‐  
tered in the navigation system be‐  
fore the trip is started.  
Information in detail  
Range  
Displays the estimated cruising range available  
with the remaining fuel.  
The time must be correctly set.  
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Speed Limit Info  
Resetting the trip computer  
Speed Limit Info shows the current maximum  
permitted speed in the instrument cluster.  
Via iDrive:  
1. "My Vehicle"  
2. "Driving information"  
3. "Trip computer"  
Onboard Computer on the  
Control Display  
4. Move the Controller to the left, if needed.  
Concept  
▷
▷
"Reset": all values are reset.  
The Onboard Computer displays different vehi‐  
cle data on the Control Display, such as average  
values.  
"Automatic reset": all values are reset  
approx. 4 hours after the vehicle has  
come to a standstill.  
5. If necessary, "OK"  
General information  
Two types of Onboard Computers are available  
on the Control Display:  
Sport displays  
▷ "Onboard info": average values, such as the  
fuel consumption, are displayed. The values  
can be reset individually.  
General information  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the current  
values for performance and torque can be dis‐  
played on the Control Display.  
▷ "Trip computer": the values deliver an over‐  
view of a certain distance and can be reset as  
often as necessary.  
Displaying sport displays  
Via iDrive:  
Calling up the Onboard Computer or  
trip computer  
1. "My Vehicle"  
Via iDrive:  
2. "Technology in action"  
3. "Sport displays"  
1. "My Vehicle"  
2. "Driving information"  
3. "Onboard info" or "Trip computer"  
Speed warning  
Resetting the Onboard Computer  
Via iDrive:  
Concept  
1. "My Vehicle"  
A speed limit can be set that when reached will  
cause a warning to be issued.  
2. "Driving information"  
3. "Onboard info"  
4. "Consumption" or "Speed"  
5. "OK"  
General information  
The warning is repeated if the vehicle speed ex‐  
ceeds the set speed limit again, after it has drop‐  
ped below it by 3 mph/5 km/h.  
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Displaying, setting or changing  
the speed warning  
Via iDrive:  
Overview  
1. "My Vehicle"  
2. "Vehicle settings"  
3. "Speed warning"  
4. "Warning at:"  
5. Turn the Controller until the desired speed is  
displayed.  
6. Press the Controller.  
Switching on/off  
Via iDrive:  
Activating/deactivating the  
speed warning  
1. "My Vehicle"  
2. "iDrive settings"  
3. "Displays"  
Via iDrive:  
1. "My Vehicle"  
4. "Head-Up Display"  
5. "Head-Up Display"  
2. "Vehicle settings"  
3. "Speed warning"  
4. "Speed warning"  
Display  
Setting your current speed as  
the speed warning  
Via iDrive:  
Overview  
The following information is displayed on the  
Head-up Display:  
▷ Speed.  
1. "My Vehicle"  
▷ Navigation instructions.  
▷ Check Control messages.  
▷ Selection list from the instrument cluster.  
▷ Driver assistance systems.  
2. "Vehicle settings"  
3. "Speed warning"  
4. "Select current speed"  
Some of this information is only displayed briefly  
as needed.  
Head-up Display  
Concept  
This system projects important information into  
the driver's field of vision, for instance the speed.  
Selecting displays in the Head-up  
Display  
Via iDrive:  
The driver can get information without averting  
his or her eyes from the road.  
1. "My Vehicle"  
2. "iDrive settings"  
3. "Displays"  
4. "Head-Up Display"  
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Displays  
CONTROLS  
5. "Displayed information"  
Setting the rotation  
6. Select the desired setting.  
The screen of the Head-up Display can be ro‐  
tated around its own axis.  
Settings are stored for the profile currently used.  
Via iDrive:  
Setting the brightness  
The brightness is automatically adjusted to the  
ambient brightness.  
1. "My Vehicle"  
2. "iDrive settings"  
3. "Displays"  
The basic setting can be adjusted manually.  
Via iDrive:  
4. "Head-Up Display"  
5. "Rotation"  
1. "My Vehicle"  
2. "iDrive settings"  
3. "Displays"  
6. Turn the Controller until the desired setting is  
selected.  
7. Press the Controller.  
4. "Head-Up Display"  
5. "Brightness"  
Settings are stored for the profile currently used.  
Display visibility  
The visibility of the displays in the Head-up Dis‐  
play is influenced by the following factors:  
6. Turn the Controller until the desired bright‐  
ness is set.  
7. Press the Controller.  
▷ Certain sitting positions.  
When the low beams are switched on, the  
brightness of the Head-up Display can be addi‐  
tionally influenced using the instrument lighting.  
▷ Objects on the cover of the Head-up Display.  
▷ Sunglasses with certain polarization filters.  
▷ Wet roads.  
Settings are stored for the profile currently used.  
▷ Unfavorable light conditions.  
Adjusting the height  
Via iDrive:  
If the image is distorted, have the basic settings  
checked by a dealer’s service center or another  
qualified service center or repair shop.  
1. "My Vehicle"  
2. "iDrive settings"  
3. "Displays"  
Follow the instructions for cleaning the Head-up  
Display, refer to page 290.  
4. "Head-Up Display"  
5. "Height"  
Special windshield  
The windshield is part of the system.  
6. Turn the Controller until the desired height is  
reached.  
The shape of the windshield makes it possible to  
display a precise image.  
7. Press the Controller.  
A film in the windshield prevents double images  
from being displayed.  
Settings are stored for the profile currently used.  
The height of the Head-up Display can also be  
stored using the memory function, refer to  
page 95.  
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.  
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Displays  
CONTROLS  
Vehicle status  
General information  
The status can be displayed and actions per‐  
formed for several systems.  
Opening the vehicle status  
Via iDrive:  
1. "My Vehicle"  
2. "Vehicle status"  
Information at a glance  
▷
▷
▷
▷
"Flat Tire Monitor": status of the Flat Tire  
Monitor, refer to page 153.  
"Tire Pressure Monitor": status of the Tire  
Pressure Monitor, refer to page 148.  
"Engine oil level": Electronic engine oil  
level check, refer to page 268.  
"Check Control": Check Control mes‐  
sages are stored in the background and can  
be displayed on the Control Display. Display‐  
ing stored Check Control messages, refer to  
page 127.  
▷
▷
"Service required": Displaying service  
requirements, refer to page 130.  
"Teleservice Call": service request.  
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