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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.

1

Speedometer

Safety information

2

3

4

Driver assistance systems 197

Driver Attention Camera 191

Check Control 132

Warning

If the driving information displays on the in-

strument cluster fail, e.g., the speedometer,

do not use the vehicle. There is a risk of

accident, injury, or property damage. Imme-

diately 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-

Selector lever display 118

Gear shift indicator 141

Selection lists 140

Using ECO PRO efficiently 277

Power gauge 141

5

6

Tachometer 142

Engine temperature 142

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Select the menu using the arrow buttons on

the steering wheel where applicable.

7

Outside temperature 143

Central display range 144

Shift lights 143

8

3. Select the desired setting using the knurled

wheel on the steering wheel.

9

Drive mode 123

10 Speed Limit Info 197

Speed Limit Assistant 211

11 Time 147

Settings

Specific displays can be configured individu-

ally, e.g., a second actual speed.

12 Fuel gauge 147

Range 147

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Displays"

Additional information:

4. "Instrument cluster"

5. Select the desired setting.

Indicator/warning lights, refer to page 133.

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.

▷

Vehicle status, refer to page 148.

Current driving condition, refer to page 149.

Sport displays, refer to page 149.

Driving style analysis, refer to page 278.

Trip data, refer to page 144.

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 through a protective glass. The pro-

tective 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.

▷

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.

Shift lights.

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 343.

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 knurled

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 lights or warning

lights and text messages on the instrument

cluster and, if applicable, on the Head-up dis-

play. In addition, an acoustic signal may sound

and a text message may appear on the control

display.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Displays"

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 may be hidden temporarily.

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

▷

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.

▷

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.

▷

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 lights

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 104.

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 not be operational. Have

the vehicle checked immediately by an author-

ized service center or another qualified service

center or repair shop.

Additional information:

Airbags, refer to page 163.

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Warning light flashes and a signal sounds: risk

of imminent collision with a vehicle detected.

Immediately initiate braking or an evasive ma-

neuver.

Parking brake

The parking brake is set.

Additional information:

Parking brake, refer to page 125.

Additional information:

Forward Collision Warning with braking func-

tion, refer to page 171.

Brake system

The brake pads are worn or there is

another issue with the brake system.

Intersection Collision Warning: vehicle

detected from the right

The braking assistance may not be op-

erational. A higher pedal force may be

required for the braking process.

Warning light illuminates: risk of colli-

sion with vehicle crossing from the right

detected. Increased awareness is re-

quired.

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 crossing vehicle

detected. Immediately initiate braking or an

evasive maneuver.

Emergency Stop Assistant

The Emergency Stop Assistant is trig-

gered.

Additional information:

Intersection Collision Warning with city braking

function, refer to page 173.

Additional information:

Emergency Stop Assistant, refer to page 183.

Intersection Collision Warning: vehicle

detected from the left

Pedestrian Warning

Warning light illuminates: risk of colli-

sion with a person, e.g., a pedestrian

or a cyclist. Increased awareness is re-

quired.

Warning light illuminates: risk of colli-

sion with vehicle crossing from the left

detected. Increased awareness is re-

quired.

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.

Warning light flashes and a signal sounds: risk

of imminent collision with a crossing vehicle

detected. Immediately initiate braking or an

evasive maneuver.

Additional information:

Daytime Pedestrian Collision Mitigation, refer

to page 172.

Intersection Collision Warning with city braking

function, refer to page 173.

Forward Collision Warning

Intersection Collision Warning: vehicle

from undetectable direction of travel

Warning light illuminates: risk of colli-

sion, e.g., with a vehicle, is detected.

Increased awareness is required.

Warning light illuminates: risk of colli-

sion with vehicle from unrecognizable

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direction of travel detected. Increased aware-

ness is required.

Steering Assistant, refer to page 214.

Warning light flashes and a signal sounds: risk

of imminent collision with a vehicle detected.

Immediately initiate braking or an evasive ma-

neuver.

Yellow lights

Antilock Braking System

The system may not be operational.

The Antilock Braking System is not

available.

Additional information:

Intersection Collision Warning with city braking

function, refer to page 173.

The ability to steer may be restricted

during full braking.

Active Cruise Control with Distance

Control

Have the vehicle checked immediately by an

authorized service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop.

Warning light flashes and acoustic sig-

nal sounds: Brake and evade as neces-

sary.

Additional information:

Antilock Braking System, refer to page 192.

Additional information:

Active Cruise Control with Distance Control, re-

fer to page 204.

Steering Assistant

Warning light illuminates and acoustic

signal may sound: A system interrup-

tion is imminent.

Steering Assistant

Depending on national-market version:

The warning light flashes or illumi-

nates. A signal sounds:

Warning light flashes: Lane boundary has

been crossed.

Additional information:

The system is switched off.

Additional information:

Steering Assistant, refer to page 214.

Steering and Lane Control Assistant:

hands not on steering wheel

Steering and Lane Control Assistant:

hands not on steering wheel

Hands are not grasping the steering

wheel. The system is still active.

Warning light illuminates and acoustic

signal sounds:

Grab the steering wheel with your

hands.

Hands are not grasping the steering

wheel. System interruption is imminent.

Additional information:

Steering Assistant, refer to page 214.

The system reduces the speed to a standstill if

applicable.

Dynamic Stability Control

It is possible that the system will not execute

any supporting steering movements.

Warning light flashes: Dynamic Stabil-

ity Control is regulating the driving and

brake power. The vehicle is stabilized.

Grab the steering wheel with your hands.

Additional information:

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Reduce the vehicle speed and adjust your driv-

ing style to the road conditions.

Warning light flashes then illuminates continu-

ously: Flat tires or tire pressure losses cannot

be detected.

Warning light illuminates: Dynamic Stability

Control has malfunctioned or is initializing.

Driving stabilization is restricted or has failed.

▷

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.

If the warning light illuminates continuously,

have the vehicle checked immediately by an

authorized service center or another qualified

service center 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:

Dynamic Stability Control, refer to page 193.

Wheel without wheel electronics installed:

Have it checked by an authorized service

center or another qualified service center or

repair shop as needed.

The Dynamic Stability Control

deactivated or the Dynamic Traction

Control activated

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 300.

▷

Dynamic Stability Control, refer to

page 193.

Steering system

▷

Dynamic Traction Control, refer to

page 194.

The steering system may not be op-

erational.

Have the vehicle checked by an author-

ized service center or another qualified service

center or repair shop.

Flat tire monitor

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.

Exhaust emissions

▷

The warning light illuminates:

The exhaust gas quality is declining,

e.g., because the fuel filler cap is

fitted incorrectly. Have the vehicle

checked as soon as possible.

Additional information:

Flat tire monitor, refer to page 308.

Tire pressure monitor

▷

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-

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riod can seriously damage emission control

components, in particular the catalytic con-

verter.

Low-beam headlights

Low-beam headlights are switched on.

Additional information:

Have the vehicle checked by an authorized

service center or another qualified service cen-

ter or repair shop.

Parking lights, low-beam headlights,

refer to page 154.

Additional information:

Automatic High Beam Assistant

Socket for OBD on-board diagnostics, refer to

page 326.

Low-beam headlights are switched on

and the Automatic High Beam Assis-

tant is activated.

Acoustic pedestrian protection

High-beam headlights are switched on and

off automatically depending on the traffic sit-

uation.

Acoustic pedestrian protection has

malfunctioned. Increased caution when

maneuvering.

Additional information:

If malfunctioning repeatedly, have the vehicle

checked by an authorized service center or an-

other qualified service center or repair shop.

Automatic High Beam Assistant, refer to

page 152.

Additional information:

Lane departure warning

Acoustic pedestrian protection, refer to

page 115.

Depending on vehicle equipment and

national-market version:

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

warnings. The system can perform steering in-

terventions.

Green lights

Turn signal

Turn signal is on.

Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator

light indicates that a turn signal bulb

has failed.

Indicator light flashes: the system is perform-

ing a steering intervention.

Additional information:

Turn signal, refer to page 151.

Lane departure warning, refer to page 175.

Parking lights

Automatic Hold: vehicle is held

automatically

Parking lights are switched on.

Additional information:

Automatic Hold is ready to use. The

vehicle is automatically held in place

when it is stationary.

Parking lights, low-beam headlights,

refer to page 154.

Additional information:

Automatic Hold, refer to page 126.

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Additional information:

Automatic Hold: vehicle secured

against rolling away

Speed Limit Assistant, refer to page 211.

The vehicle is automatically secured

against rolling away after stopping.

Speed Limit Assist: Apply speed limit

Additional information:

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.

Automatic Hold, refer to page 126.

Manual Speed Limiter

Additional information:

The indicator light illuminates: the sys-

tem is switched on.

Speed Limit Assistant, refer to page 211.

The indicator light flashes: the set

speed limit has been exceeded.

Steering Assistant

Additional information:

The system is activated and helps to

keep the vehicle in the lane.

Manual Speed Limiter, refer to page 199.

Additional information:

Steering Assistant, refer to page 214.

Cruise Control

The system is active.

Lane Change Assistant: lane change in

progress

Additional information:

Cruise control, refer to page 201.

Arrow icon for lane change green: the

system carries out a lane change.

Active Cruise Control with Distance

Control

Additional information:

Lane Change Assistant, refer to page 219.

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.

Lane Change Assistant: lane change

not possible

Indicator light flashes: Preceding vehicle has

driven off.

Gray line for lane boundary on the ap-

propriate side: system detected a lane

change request. Lane change not cur-

rently possible.

Additional information:

Active Cruise Control with Distance Control, re-

fer to page 204.

Additional information:

Lane Change Assistant, refer to page 219.

Speed Limit Assistant activated

Lane Change Assistant: functional

requirements not met

Depending on vehicle equipment, the

indicator light illuminates green, to-

gether with the icon for a speed control

system. Speed Limit Assistant is active and

detected speed limits can be applied manually

for the displayed system.

Depending on the national-market ver-

sion:

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Arrow icon for lane change gray: lane change

not possible; functional requirements not met.

Cruise Control

The system is interrupted.

Additional information:

Lane Change Assistant, refer to page 219.

Cruise control, refer to page 201.

Assisted Driving Mode Plus

Active Cruise Control with Distance

Control

The system is active.

Additional information:

Indicator light is illuminated: the system

is interrupted.

Assisted Driving Mode Plus, refer to

page 217.

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.

Blue lights

High-beam headlights

Additional information:

High-beam headlights have been

switched on.

Active Cruise Control with Distance Control, re-

fer to page 204.

Additional information:

▷

High-beam headlights, refer to page 151.

Steering Assistant

Automatic High Beam Assistant, refer to

page 152.

The system is on standby and does not

manipulate steering movements.

System activates automatically as soon

as all function conditions are fulfilled.

Gray lights

Additional information:

Seat belt reminder

Steering Assistant, refer to page 214.

Seat belt on the passenger seat or an-

other seat in the vehicle is not buckled.

Assisted Driving Mode Plus

Additional information:

Seat belts, refer to page 102.

The system is interrupted and will acti-

vate automatically as soon as all func-

tional requirements are met.

Manual Speed Limiter

Additional information:

The system is interrupted.

Assisted Driving Mode Plus, refer to page 217.

Additional information:

Manual Speed Limiter, refer to

page 199.

White lights

Cruise Control with Distance Control

No Distance Control because accelera-

tor pedal is being pressed.

Additional information:

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Active Cruise Control with Distance Control, re-

fer to page 204.

Display

Assisted Driving Mode Plus

The system can be activated.

Additional information:

Assisted Driving Mode Plus, refer to

page 217.

Selection lists, e.g., entertainment sources, are

displayed on the instrument cluster.

Selection lists

Principle

Example: selecting a radio station

Lists can be displayed and, if necessary, used

for certain functions in the instrument cluster or

the Head-up display.

1.

Press the entertainment sources

button.

▷

Entertainment source.

Current audio source.

2.

To switch to the list of radio sta-

tions, tilt the knurled wheel to the right.

List of most recent telephone calls.

If necessary, the corresponding menu will open

on the control display.

3. Turn the knurled wheel to select a radio

station.

4. Press the knurled wheel to confirm the se-

lected radio station.

Displaying and using the list

The selection lists can be displayed and op-

erated using the operating elements on the

steering wheel.

Example: changing the entertainment

source

Operating

elements

Function

1.

Press the entertainment sources

Turn the knurled wheel: dis-

play the entertainment list or

scroll up or down in the list.

button.

2.

To select an entertainment source,

Press knurled wheel: confirm

selection.

turn the knurled wheel.

3. Press the knurled wheel to confirm the se-

lected entertainment source.

Press the corresponding arrow

key to change the entertain-

ment source.

Show list of most recent tele-

phone calls.

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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 120.

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:

▷

Operating state of the vehicle, refer to

page 42.

A Check Control message is

displayed in addition where ap-

plicable.

▷

Auto Start/Stop function, refer to page 115.

Engine temperature

Tachometer

▷

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.

▷

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 rotational speed range

Additional information:

The available rotational speed range may be

reduced due certain factors such as a cold

drive system. The tachometer display is auto-

matically adjusted depending on the available

rotational speed range.

Coolant level, refer to page 322.

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age. Modify your driving style to the weather

conditions at low temperatures.

Display

▷

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.

▷

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 prerequisites

Coolant level, refer to page 322.

▷

"SPORT": The driving mode must be se-

lected depending on vehicle equipment.

Indicator light in the instrument

cluster

▷

To display the shift lights on the Head-up

display, select Sport view.

A red indicator light is displayed.

▷

Manual mode M must be activated.

Advanced mode must be activated.

Additional information:

Advanced mode, refer to page 121.

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, injury, or property dam-

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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 rotational speed is

reached, the entire display flashes red and

the fuel supply is interrupted in order to

protect the engine.

2. "CONTENT"

Select the menu using the arrow buttons on

the steering wheel where applicable.

3. Select the desired setting using the knurled

wheel on the steering wheel.

Central display range

Trip data

Displayable content

The following settings can be selected:

Principle

▷

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 144.

Assisted View, refer to page 146.

Navigation system route preview.

Navigation system map view.

G-Meter, refer to page 147.

Entertainment.

General information

The trip data can be displayed on the control

display and in the instrument cluster.

Depending on the setting in the Live Vehicle

menu, the trip data is shown on the control

display.

Android Auto©.

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.

Display on the control display

Some contents for the central display range

can also be configured as a view in the Head-

up display.

General information

Additional information:

The following trip data is shown on the control

display:

Head-up display, refer to page 131.

▷

Configured interval for displaying trip data.

Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertain-

ment, and Communication, refer to page 6.

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.

▷

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

Average consumption

The average fuel consumption is displayed de-

pending on how the intervals for displaying trip

data are configured.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Live Vehicle"

4. "Content"

5. "Trip data"

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.

Display in the instrument cluster

Information on consumption and distance cov-

ered can be displayed in the instrument clus-

ter.

Using the button on the left steering column

switch:

1. Press the button.

The trip data is displayed.

▷

Current consumption, arrow 1.

Average consumption, arrow 2.

2. Press button repeatedly until the desired

setting is displayed.

Distance traveled depending on the config-

ured interval, arrow 3.

Via iDrive:

The icon is displayed when the vehicle

is in Coasting mode.

1.

Apps menu

▷

Total mileage, arrow 4.

2. "Vehicle"

3. "System settings"

4. "Time period for trip data"

5. "Values"

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.

6. Select the desired setting:

▷

"Since start of trip": the values are auto-

matically reset approx. four hours after

the vehicle has come to a standstill.

Mild hybrid technology: Depending on vehi-

cle equipment, the fuel supply is interrupted

and the engine continues to run when driving

slowly or even when the vehicle is stationary.

In this case, the internal combustion engine is

operated electrically.

▷

"Since last refuel": the values are au-

tomatically reset after refueling with a

larger quantity of fuel.

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▷

"Since factory": the values since the

time of the factory delivery are dis-

played.

Assisted View

Principle

"Since Individual": the values since the

last manual reset are displayed. The

values can be reset at any time.

With Assisted View, information on driver as-

sistance systems can be displayed on the in-

strument cluster with a vehicle animation.

Resetting average values manually

The following interval can be reset manually at

any time:

Safety information

Warning

"Since Individual ( )"

The system cannot serve as a substitute for

the driver’s personal judgment in assessing

the traffic situation. Based on the limits of

the system, it cannot independently react to

all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-

dent, injury, or property damage. Adjust driv-

ing style to traffic conditions. Watch the sur-

rounding traffic situation closely, be ready to

take over steering and braking at any time,

and actively intervene where appropriate.

Using the button on the left steering column

switch:

1. Press the button.

The trip data is displayed.

General

You can configure how Assisted View is dis-

played on the central display range.

2. Press and hold the button until the values

are reset.

Additional information:

Central display area, refer to page 144

Via iDrive:

1.

Apps menu

Display

2. "Vehicle"

3. "System settings"

4. "Time period for trip data"

5. "Reset Individual"

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 ( )"

An example of active Driver Assistance: Indica-

tor and warning lights for Distance Control and

Assisted Driving Mode are displayed. At the

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same time, the Distance Control is animated in

Assisted View.

automatic time zone enabled. With automatic

time setting, the time, date and, if necessary,

the time zone are updated automatically.

System limits

The system's detection capability is limited.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

Only objects that are detected by the system

are taken into account.

3. "System settings"

4. "Date and time"

5. Select the desired settings.

The system may indicate something wrong.

Additional information:

▷

Cameras, refer to page 37.

Fuel gauge

Radar sensors, refer to page 38.

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:

Refueling, refer to page 282.

The values are automatically reset whenever

you start a new drive.

Display

Additional information:

An arrow beside the fuel pump

icon shows which side of the ve-

hicle the fuel filler flap is on.

Central display area, refer to page 144

Manually reseting G-Meter values

1. Display the G-Meter on the instrument

cluster.

The current range is displayed

as numerical value.

Indicator light in the instrument

cluster

2.

Press and hold the knurled wheel

on the steering wheel until the values are

reset.

The yellow indicator light illuminates,

once the fuel reserve is reached.

Date and time

Range

Various settings can be applied for the date

and time display such as the date format.

Principle

Depending on vehicle equipment and national-

market version, the time zone can be set or

The range indicates the distance that can still

be covered with the current tank of fuel.

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4. "Units"

General information

The estimated range with remaining fuel is

permanently displayed on the instrument clus-

ter.

5. Select the desired setting.

Vehicle status

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.

General information

The status can be displayed and actions per-

formed for several systems such as for Check

Control.

The Check Control message appears

continuously below a range of approx.

30 miles/50 km.

Displaying vehicle status

1.

Apps menu

Safety information

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Vehicle status"

NOTICE

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.

Overview

Icon

Description

"FLAT TIRE MONITOR": Sta-

tus of the flat tire monitor, refer

to page 308.

Display

"Tire Pressure Monitor": status

of the Tire Pressure Monitor,

refer to page 300.

The current range is displayed

as a numerical value next to the

fuel gauge.

"Engine oil level": electronic

oil measurement, refer to

page 320.

"Check Control": displaying

stored Check Control mes-

sages, refer to page 132.

Setting the units of

measurement

"Service": display of the serv-

ice notifications, refer to

page 149.

Depending on the national-market version, you

can set the units of measurement for some

values, for instance consumption, distances,

and temperature.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "System settings"

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Current driving condition

Sport displays

General information

The current driving condition is displayed dy-

namically while driving in the Live Vehicle

menu on the control display.

Principle

The Sport displays especially support a sporty

driving style.

Functional requirements

The following states can be displayed:

▷

SPORT driving mode is selected.

▷

Driving.

▷

The following setting is selected for Live

Vehicle:"Adaptive content"

Coasting mode: "EFFICIENT COASTING"

"CHARGING BATTERY"

With mild hybrid technology:

Display

▷

Adaptive recuperation.

The sport displays are displayed in the Live

Vehicle menu on the control display.

Efficient rolling with engine switched off.

Additional information:

The following information is displayed:

▷

Adaptive recuperation, refer to page 278.

Coasting, refer to page 279.

▷

Torque.

Power.

Boost pressure.

Engine oil temperature.

Functional requirements

▷

COMFORT or ECO PRO driving mode is se-

lected.

▷

For Live Vehicle, select the following set-

ting: "Adaptive content".

Service

Principle

The service notifications indicate recom-

mended maintenance work.

Display

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.

An example:

The adaptive recuperation is active, arrow 1.

Display

The vehicle battery is charged when the vehi-

cle decelerates, arrow 2.

More information may be displayed on the

control display.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

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3. "Vehicle status"

4. "Service"

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"

4. "Service"

5. "Vehicle inspection"

6. "Date:"

7. Select the desired setting.

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