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Controls  
Displays  
Displays  
to the selected options or country versions.  
This also applies to safety-related functions  
and systems. When using these functions and  
systems, the applicable laws and regulations  
must be observed.  
Vehicle features and options  
This chapter describes all standard, country-  
specific and optional features offered with the  
series. It also describes features that are not  
necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due  
Overview, instrument cluster  
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Fuel gaugeꢀꢁ84  
Shift point indicatorꢀꢁ96  
Speedometer  
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Engine oil temperatureꢀꢁ85  
Current fuel consumption  
Electronic displaysꢀꢁ80  
Reset milesꢀꢁ85  
Messages, for instance Check Control  
Tachometerꢀꢁ84  
Electronic displays  
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Selection lists, refer to page 90.  
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Onboard computer, refer to page 91.  
Date, refer to page 86.  
External temperature, refer to page 85.  
Auto Start/Stop function, refer to page 67.  
Digital tachometer, refer to page 86.  
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Displays  
Controls  
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Energy recovery, refer to page 87.  
Several of the lights are checked for proper  
functioning and light up temporarily when the  
engine is started or the ignition is switched on.  
Gear display with Drivelogic, refer to  
page 86.  
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Miles/trip miles, refer to page 85.  
Red lights  
Messages, for instance Check Control, re‐  
fer to page 81.  
Safety belt reminder  
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Current fuel consumption, refer to  
page 86.  
Safety belt on the driver's side is not  
buckled. For some country-specific  
models: passenger belt is not worn or  
objects are detected on the front passenger  
seat.  
Navigation display, see Owner's Manual for  
Navigation, Entertainment and Communi‐  
cation.  
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Range, refer to page 86.  
Indicator lamp 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 pas‐  
senger seat.  
Service requirements, refer to page 88.  
Speed Limit Info, refer to page 89.  
System states of driving dynamics, refer to  
page 87.  
Make sure that the safety belts are positioned  
correctly.  
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Time, refer to page 85.  
Airbag system  
Check Control  
Airbag system and belt tensioner are  
not working.  
Concept  
The Check Control system monitors functions  
in the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions  
in the monitored systems.  
Have the vehicle checked immediately  
by a dealer’s service center or another quali‐  
fied service center or repair shop.  
General information  
Parking brake  
A Check Control message is displayed as a  
combination of indicator or warning lights and  
SMS text messages in the instrument cluster  
and in the Head-up Display.  
Release the parking brake, refer to  
page 69.  
In addition, an acoustic signal may sound and  
an SMS text message may appear on the Con‐  
trol Display.  
Approach control warning  
Indicator light illuminates: advance  
warning is issued, for example when  
there is the impending danger of a col‐  
lision or the distance to the vehicle ahead is  
too small.  
Indicator/warning lights  
General information  
The indicator and warning lights in the instru‐  
ment cluster can light up in a variety of combi‐  
nations and colors.  
Increase distance.  
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Controls  
Displays  
Indicator light flashes: acute warning of the im‐  
minent danger of a collision when the vehicle  
approaches another vehicle at a relatively high  
differential speed.  
DSC Dynamic Stability Control, refer to  
page 122.  
M Dynamic Mode MDM  
Intervention by braking or make an evasive ma‐  
neuver.  
M Dynamic Mode MDM is switched on.  
M Dynamic Mode, refer to page 123.  
Person warning  
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.  
Indicator light also flashes: MDM con‐  
trols the drive and brake forces. The  
vehicle is stabilized.  
Indicator lights light up: MDM has mal‐  
functioned. Have the system checked  
by a dealer’s service center or another  
qualified service center or repair shop.  
Yellow lights  
Anti-lock Braking System ABS  
Braking force boost may not be work‐  
ing. Avoid abrupt braking. Take the lon‐  
ger braking distance into account.  
M Dynamic Mode, refer to page 123.  
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM  
Have the system immediately checked  
by a dealer’s service center or another  
qualified service center or repair shop.  
The indicator light illuminates.  
The Tire Pressure Monitor reports a  
low tire inflation pressure or a flat tire.  
DSC Dynamic Stability Control  
Observe the information in the Check Control  
message.  
The indicator light flashes: DSC con‐  
trols the drive and braking forces. The  
vehicle is stabilized. Reduce speed and  
adapt driving style to the driving circumstan‐  
ces.  
The indicator light flashes and then illuminates  
continuously.  
No flat tire or loss of tire inflation pressure can  
be detected.  
The indicator light lights up: DSC has malfunc‐  
tioned.  
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Interference caused by systems or devices  
with the same radio frequency: after leav‐  
ing the area of the interference, the system  
automatically becomes active again.  
Have the system checked by a dealer’s service  
center or another qualified service center or re‐  
pair shop.  
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TPM was unable to complete the reset.  
Reset the system again.  
DSC Dynamic Stability Control, refer to  
page 122.  
A wheel without TPM electronics is  
mounted: have it checked by a dealer’s  
service center or another qualified service  
center or repair shop as needed.  
DSC Dynamic Stability Control deactivated  
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is deac‐  
tivated.  
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Malfunction: have the system checked by a  
dealer’s service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop.  
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Displays  
Controls  
Tire Pressure Monitor, refer to page 106.  
Turn signal, refer to page 69.  
Steering system  
Parking lights, headlight  
Steering system in some cases not  
working.  
Parking lights or headlights are acti‐  
vated.  
Have the steering system checked by a  
dealer’s service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop.  
Parking lights/low beams, headlight  
control, refer to page 98.  
High-beam Assistant  
High-beam Assistant is switched on.  
Emissions  
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The warning light lights up:  
High beams are switched on and off  
automatically depending on the traffic  
situation.  
Emissions are deteriorating. Have  
the vehicle checked as soon as  
possible.  
High-beam Assistant, refer to page 100.  
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The warning light flashes under certain cir‐  
cumstances:  
Cruise control  
This indicates that there is excessive mis‐  
firing in the engine.  
The system is switched on. It maintains  
the speed that was set using the con‐  
trol elements on the steering wheel.  
Reduce the vehicle speed and have the  
system checked immediately; otherwise,  
serious engine misfiring within a brief pe‐  
riod can seriously damage emission con‐  
trol components, in particular the catalytic  
converter.  
Blue lights  
High beams  
High beams are activated.  
Socket for Onboard Diagnosis, refer to  
page 202.  
High beams, refer to page 70.  
Lane departure warning  
Hiding Check Control messages  
System is switched on and under cer‐  
tain circumstances warns if a detected  
lane is left without flashing beforehand.  
Lane departure warning, refer to page 116.  
Green lights  
Turn signal  
Turn signal switched on.  
Press and hold button on signal lever.  
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator  
light indicates that a turn signal bulb  
has failed.  
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Controls  
Displays  
Further help  
Continuous display  
Some Check Control messages are displayed  
continuously and are not cleared until the mal‐  
function is eliminated. If several malfunctions  
occur at once, the messages are displayed  
consecutively.  
Depending on the Check Control message,  
further help can be selected.  
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"Owner's Manual"  
Display additional information about the  
Check Control message in the Integrated  
Owner's Manual.  
These messages can be hidden for approx.  
8 seconds. After this time, they are displayed  
again automatically.  
"Service request"  
Contact a dealer’s service center or an‐  
other qualified service center or repair  
shop.  
Temporary display  
Other Check Control messages are hidden au‐  
tomatically after approx. 20 seconds. They are  
stored and can be displayed again later.  
"Roadside Assistance"  
Contact Roadside Assistance.  
Displaying stored Check Control  
messages  
Using iDrive:  
Messages after trip completion  
Special messages displayed while driving are  
displayed again after the ignition is switched  
off.  
1. "Vehicle info"  
2. "Vehicle status"  
3.  
"Check Control"  
Fuel gauge  
4. Select the SMS text message.  
Vehicle tilt position may cause  
the display to vary.  
Display  
Depending on the equipment  
version, the arrow beside the  
fuel pump symbol shows which  
Check Control  
At least one Check Control message is  
displayed or is stored.  
side of the vehicle the fuel filler flap is on.  
Information on refueling, refer to page 176.  
The yellow indicator light illuminates,  
once the fuel reserve is reached.  
SMS text messages  
SMS text messages in combination with a  
symbol in the instrument cluster explain a  
Check Control message and the meaning of  
the indicator and warning lights.  
Tachometer  
The yellow and red LEDs display  
the permitted speed range. The  
permitted engine speed in‐  
creases as the engine oil tem‐  
perature increases.  
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.  
With urgent messages the added text will be  
automatically displayed on the Control Display.  
Avoid engine speeds in the yellow warning  
field.  
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Displays  
Controls  
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.  
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When the ignition is  
switched off, the time, the  
external temperature and  
the odometer are displayed.  
Engine oil temperature  
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Cold engine: the pointer is at  
the low temperature end.  
Drive at moderate engine  
and vehicle speeds.  
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When the ignition is switched on, the trip  
odometer is reset.  
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Normal operating tempera‐  
ture: the pointer is in the  
middle or in the left half of  
the temperature display.  
External temperature  
WARNING  
Even at temperatures above +37 ℉/+3 ℃  
there can be a risk of icy roads, e.g., on bridges  
or shady sections of road. There is a risk of an  
accident. Adjust your driving style to the  
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Hot engine: the pointer is at the high end of  
the temperature range. A Check Control  
message is also displayed.  
weather conditions at low temperatures.◀  
When the engine oil temperature is too  
high, a red indicator lamp is displayed.  
If the indicator drops to  
+37 ℉/+3 ℃ or lower, a signal  
sounds.  
A Check Control message is  
displayed.  
Coolant temperature  
If the coolant along with the engine becomes  
too hot, a Check Control message is displayed.  
There is an increased risk of ice on roads.  
When the digital tachometer is activated, the  
external temperature can be displayed in the  
onboard computer.  
A red indicator light is displayed.  
Check the coolant level.  
Time  
Odometer and trip odometer  
The time is displayed in the in‐  
strument cluster.  
Display  
When the digital tachometer is  
activated, the time can be dis‐  
played in the onboard computer.  
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Odometer, arrow 1.  
Trip odometer, arrow 2.  
The time can be set on the Control Display.  
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Controls  
Displays  
Drive mode  
Date  
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Engaged gear together with  
a D, arrow 1.  
The date is displayed in the on‐  
board computer.  
Selected driving program,  
Drivelogic, arrow 2.  
The date and date format can be  
set on the Control Display.  
Range  
Digital tachometer  
Display  
Display  
With a low remaining range:  
The current speed is displayed  
in the instrument cluster.  
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A Check Control message is  
displayed briefly.  
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The remaining range is  
shown on the onboard com‐  
puter.  
Activate display  
1. "Settings"  
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With a dynamic driving style, for instance  
taking curves aggressively, the engine  
function is not always ensured.  
2. "Instrument cluster"  
3. "Digital speedometer"  
The Check Control message appears continu‐  
ously below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km.  
Adjusting the unit  
1. "Settings"  
NOTE  
With a range of less than 30 miles/50 km  
it is possible that the engine will no longer have  
sufficient fuel. Engine functions are not en‐  
sured anymore. There is a risk of property  
damage. Refuel promptly.◀  
2. "Language/Units"  
3. "Dig. speedo:"  
4. Select the desired unit.  
Settings are stored for the profile currently  
used.  
Current fuel consumption  
Gear display with Drivelogic  
Display  
Sequential mode  
Displays the current fuel con‐  
sumption. Check whether you  
are currently driving in an effi‐  
cient and environmentally-  
friendly manner.  
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Engaged gear, arrow 1.  
Selected driving program,  
Drivelogic, arrow 2.  
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Controls  
Displaying the current fuel  
consumption  
Using iDrive:  
Displaying fuel consumption history  
The average fuel consumption can be dis‐  
played within an adjustable time frame.  
"Consumption history"  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Instrument cluster"  
Adjusting fuel consumption history  
time frame  
3. If necessary, "M dynamic driving syst."  
The display for the current fuel con‐  
sumption is active.  
Select the symbol.  
Resetting fuel consumption history  
1. Open "Options".  
Display of the driving dynamics sys‐  
tems, refer to page 87.  
The bar display for the current fuel consump‐  
tion is displayed in the instrument cluster.  
2. "Reset consumption history"  
Displaying EfficientDynamics info  
The current efficiency can be displayed.  
"EfficientDynamics info"  
Energy recovery  
The following systems are displayed:  
Display  
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Auto Start/Stop function.  
Energy recovery.  
The kinetic energy of the vehicle  
is converted to electrical energy  
while the vehicle is coasting.  
The vehicle battery is partially  
charged and fuel consumption  
can be reduced.  
Climate control output.  
Dynamic driving systems  
Display  
Displaying energy recovery  
1. "Settings"  
The driving dynamics system  
states are displayed in the in‐  
strument cluster.  
2. "Instrument cluster"  
3. If necessary, "M dynamic driving syst."  
The display for the energy recovery is  
active.  
Symbols Description  
Display of the driving dynamics sys‐  
tems, refer to page 87.  
M Engine Dynamics Control, refer  
to page 79.  
Adaptive M chassis, refer to  
page 124.  
EfficientDynamics display  
Displaying Efficient Dynamics  
Information on fuel consumption and technol‐  
ogy can be displayed while driving.  
Servotronic, refer to page 125.  
1. "Vehicle info"  
2. "EfficientDynamics"  
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Displays  
Activate display  
Symbols  
1. "Settings"  
Symbols  
Description  
2. "Instrument cluster"  
No service is currently re‐  
quired.  
3. If necessary, "M dynamic driving syst."  
The display for the dynamic driving  
systems is active.  
The deadline for scheduled  
maintenance or a legally man‐  
dated inspection is approach‐  
ing.  
Display for current consumption, refer  
to page 86, and energy recovery, refer to  
page 87.  
The service deadline has al‐  
ready passed.  
Service requirements  
Concept  
Entering appointment dates  
Enter the dates for the mandatory vehicle in‐  
spections.  
The function displays the service requirements  
and the corresponding maintenance scopes.  
Make sure that the vehicle's date and time are  
set correctly.  
General information  
After the ignition is turned on the instrument  
cluster briefly displays available driving dis‐  
tance or time to the next scheduled mainte‐  
nance.  
Using iDrive:  
1. "Vehicle info"  
2. "Vehicle status"  
A service advisor can read out the current  
service requirements from your remote con‐  
trol.  
3.  
"Service required"  
4. "§ Vehicle inspection"  
5. "Date:"  
Display  
6. Adjust the settings.  
7. Confirm.  
Detailed information on service  
requirements  
The entered date is stored.  
More information on the scope of service re‐  
quired can be displayed on the Control Dis‐  
play.  
Automatic Service Request  
Data regarding the service status or legally  
mandated vehicle inspections is automatically  
transmitted to your dealer’s service center be‐  
fore a service due date.  
Using iDrive:  
1. "Vehicle info"  
2. "Vehicle status"  
You can check when your dealer’s service cen‐  
ter was notified.  
3.  
"Service required"  
Using iDrive:  
Required maintenance procedures and le‐  
gally mandated inspections are displayed.  
1. "Vehicle info"  
4. Select an entry to call up detailed informa‐  
tion.  
2. "Vehicle status"  
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Controls  
3. Open "Options".  
with the vehicle's onboard data, such as from  
the rain sensor, and will be displayed depend‐  
ing on the situation. The system takes into ac‐  
count the information stored in the navigation  
system and also displays speed limits present  
on routes without signs.  
4. "Last Service Request"  
Gear shift indicator  
Concept  
Safety information  
The system recommends the most fuel effi‐  
cient gear for the current driving situation.  
WARNING  
The system does not release from the  
personal responsibility to correctly assess visi‐  
bility and traffic situation. There is a risk of an  
accident. Adjust the driving style to the traffic  
conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively  
intervene in the respective situations.◀  
General information  
The gear shift indicator is active in the sequen‐  
tial mode of the M double clutch transmission  
and for the manual transmission.  
Suggestions to shift gear up or down are dis‐  
played in the instrument cluster.  
Overview  
Camera  
On vehicles without a gear shift indicator, the  
engaged gear is displayed.  
Displays  
Symbol Description  
Shift up to fuel efficient gear.  
Shift down to fuel efficient gear.  
The camera is installed near the interior mirror.  
Keep the windshield in front of the interior mir‐  
ror clean and clear.  
Speed Limit Info  
Speed Limit Info  
Concept  
Switching on/off  
Using iDrive:  
1. "Settings"  
Speed Limit Info shows the current maximum  
permitted speed in the instrument cluster.  
2. "Instrument cluster"  
3. "Speed limit information"  
General information  
If Speed Limit Info is switched on, it can be dis‐  
played on the CID (central information display)  
in the instrument cluster via the onboard com‐  
puter.  
The camera in the area of the interior mirror  
detects traffic signs at the edge of the road as  
well as variable overhead sign posts. Traffic  
signs with extra symbols for wet road condi‐  
tions, etc., are also detected and compared  
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Displays  
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If the traffic signs are non-conforming.  
Display  
The following is displayed in the instrument  
cluster:  
During calibration of the camera immedi‐  
ately after vehicle delivery.  
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When signs that are valid for a parallel road  
are detected.  
Speed Limit Info  
Current speed limit.  
Selection lists  
General information  
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the  
following can be displayed or operated using  
the buttons and the thumbwheel on the steer‐  
ing wheel as well as the displays in the instru‐  
ment cluster and the Head-up Display:  
Speed Limit Info not available.  
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Current audio source.  
Speed Limit Info can also be displayed in the  
Head-up Display.  
Redial phone feature.  
Turn on voice activation system.  
System limits  
The system may not be fully functional and  
may provide incorrect information in the fol‐  
lowing situations:  
Activating a list and adjusting the  
setting  
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In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.  
When signs are fully or partially concealed  
by objects, stickers or paint.  
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When driving very close to the vehicle in  
front of you.  
When driving toward bright lights or strong  
reflections.  
When the windshield in front of the interior  
mirror is fogged over, dirty or covered by a  
sticker, etc.  
On the right side of the steering wheel, turn  
the thumbwheel to activate the corresponding  
list.  
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In the event of incorrect detection by the  
camera.  
1. Turn the thumbwheel and select the de‐  
sired setting.  
If the speed limits stored in the navigation  
system are incorrect.  
2. Press the thumbwheel.  
In areas not covered by the navigation sys‐  
tem.  
When roads differ from the navigation,  
such as due to changes in road routing.  
When passing buses or trucks with a  
speed sticker.  
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Controls  
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Average consumption, fuel.  
Current consumption, fuel.  
Average speed.  
Display  
Date.  
Speed Limit Info.  
Depending on the equipment, the time of  
arrival.  
When destination guidance is activated in  
the navigation system.  
Depending on your vehicle's optional features,  
the list in the instrument cluster can differ from  
the illustration shown.  
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Depending on the equipment, the distance  
to destination.  
When destination guidance is activated in  
the navigation system.  
External temperature and date.  
Onboard computer  
When the digital tachometer is active.  
Concept  
Selecting information  
The onboard computer displays different vehi‐  
cle data in the instrument cluster, such as  
average values.  
Depending on the vehicle equipment version,  
you can select what information from the on‐  
board computer is to be displayed on the CID  
(central information display) of the instrument  
cluster.  
Calling up information on the CID  
(central information display)  
Using iDrive:  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Instrument cluster"  
3. Select the desired information.  
Settings are stored for the profile currently  
used.  
Indication in the info display  
The information from the on‐  
board computer is shown in the  
info display in the instrument  
cluster.  
Press and hold button on signal lever.  
Information is displayed in the CID (central in‐  
formation display) of the instrument cluster.  
Information at a glance  
Information in detail  
Range  
Repeatedly pressing the button on the turn  
signal lever calls up the following information in  
the CID (central information display):  
Displays the estimated cruising range available  
with the remaining fuel.  
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Range.  
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Controls  
Displays  
It is calculated based on your driving style over  
the last 20 miles/30 km.  
Speed Limit Info  
Further information, see chapter Speed Limit  
Info.  
Average fuel consumption  
The average fuel consumption is calculated for  
the period while the engine is running.  
Onboard computer on the Control  
Display  
The average fuel consumption is calculated for  
the distance traveled since the last reset by the  
onboard computer.  
Concept  
The onboard computer displays different vehi‐  
cle data on the Control Display, such as aver‐  
age values.  
Average speed  
Periods in which the vehicle is parked with the  
engine manually stopped are not included in  
the calculation of the average speed.  
General information  
The vehicle features two types of onboard  
computers.  
Resetting average values  
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"Onboard info": average values, such as  
the fuel consumption, are displayed. The  
values can be reset individually.  
"Trip computer": the values deliver an  
overview of a certain distance and can be  
reset as often as necessary.  
Calling up the onboard computer or  
trip computer  
Using iDrive:  
Press and hold button on turn signal lever.  
1. "Vehicle info"  
2. "Onboard info" or "Trip computer"  
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 sys‐  
tem before the trip is started.  
Resetting the onboard computer  
Using iDrive:  
1. "Vehicle info"  
2. "Onboard info"  
3. "Consumpt." or "Speed"  
4. "Yes"  
The distance to the destination is adopted au‐  
tomatically.  
Time of arrival  
Depending on the vehicle equip‐  
ment, the estimated time of ar‐  
rival is displayed if a destination  
is entered in the navigation sys‐  
tem before the trip is started.  
Resetting the trip computer  
Using iDrive:  
1. "Vehicle info"  
2. "Trip computer"  
The time must be correctly set.  
3. "Reset": all values are reset.  
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Displays  
Controls  
"Automatically reset": all values are reset  
approx. 4 hours after the vehicle has come  
to a standstill.  
Activating/deactivating the speed  
warning  
Using iDrive:  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Speed"  
Sport displays  
3. "Warning"  
General information  
4. Press the controller.  
On the Control Display, the current values for  
performance and torque can be displayed if  
the vehicle is appropriately equipped.  
Setting your current speed as the  
speed warning  
Using iDrive:  
Displaying sport displays  
1. "Settings"  
Using iDrive:  
2. "Speed"  
1. "Vehicle info"  
3. "Select current speed"  
4. Press the controller.  
2. "Sport displays"  
Speed warning  
Settings on the Control  
Display  
Concept  
A speed limit can be set that when reached will  
cause a warning to be issued.  
Time  
Setting the time zone  
1. "Settings"  
General information  
The warning is repeated if the vehicle speed  
drops below the set speed limit once by at  
least 3 mph/5 km/h.  
2. "Time/Date"  
3. "Time zone:"  
4. Select the desired time zone.  
The time zone is stored.  
Displaying, setting or changing the  
speed warning  
Using iDrive:  
Setting the time  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Time/Date"  
3. "Time:"  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Speed"  
3. "Warning at:"  
4. Turn the controller until the desired speed  
is displayed.  
4. Turn the controller until the desired hours  
are displayed.  
5. Press the controller.  
5. Press the controller.  
6. Turn the controller until the desired mi‐  
nutes are displayed.  
7. Press the controller.  
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Controls  
Displays  
The time is stored.  
Language  
Setting the time format  
1. "Settings"  
Setting the language  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Time/Date"  
2. "Language/Units"  
3. "Language:"  
3. "Format:"  
4. Select the desired format.  
The time format is stored.  
4. Select the desired language.  
Settings are stored for the profile currently  
used.  
Automatic time setting  
Setting the voice dialog  
Voice dialog for the voice activation system,  
refer to page 28.  
Depending on your vehicle's optional features,  
the time, date and, if needed, the time zone are  
updated automatically.  
1. "Settings"  
Units of measurement  
2. "Time/Date"  
3. "Auto time set"  
Setting the units of measurement  
To set the units for fuel consumption, route/  
distance and temperature:  
Date  
1. "Settings"  
Setting the date  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Time/Date"  
3. "Date:"  
2. "Language/Units"  
3. Select the desired menu item.  
4. Select the desired unit.  
Settings are stored for the profile currently  
used.  
4. Turn the controller until the desired day is  
displayed.  
5. Press the controller.  
Brightness  
6. Make the necessary settings for the month  
and year.  
Setting the brightness  
The date is stored.  
To set the brightness of the Control Display:  
1. "Settings"  
Setting the date format  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Control display"  
3. "Brightness"  
2. "Time/Date"  
4. Turn the controller until the desired bright‐  
ness is set.  
3. "Format:"  
4. Select the desired format.  
The date format is stored.  
5. Press the controller.  
Settings are stored for the profile currently  
used.  
Depending on the light conditions, the bright‐  
ness settings may not be clearly visible.  
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Displays  
Controls  
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Navigation system.  
Activating/deactivating the display of  
the current vehicle position  
If GPS geolocation has been activated, the cur‐  
rent vehicle position can be displayed in the  
BMW ConnectedDrive app or in the Connec‐  
tedDrive customer portal.  
Check Control messages.  
Selection list from the instrument cluster.  
Driver assistance systems.  
Some of this information is only displayed  
briefly as needed.  
Using iDrive:  
1. "Settings"  
M view  
2. "GPS tracking"  
3. "GPS tracking"  
Head-up Display  
Concept  
This system projects important information  
into the driver's field of vision, e.g., the speed.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
Current engine speed, highlighted  
Shift point indicator  
The driver can get information without averting  
his or her eyes from the road.  
Pre-warning field, speed display  
Red warning field, speed display  
Speed  
Overview  
Gear display/warning messages  
Activate M view:  
Select displays in the Head-up Display.  
Selecting displays in the Head-up  
Display  
Using iDrive:  
Switching on/off  
1. "Settings"  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Head-Up Display"  
3. "Displayed information"  
2. "Head-Up Display"  
3. "Head-Up Display"  
4. Select the desired displays in the Head-up  
Display.  
Display  
Setting the brightness  
The brightness is automatically adjusted to the  
ambient brightness.  
Standard view  
The following information is displayed on the  
Head-up Display:  
The basic setting can be adjusted.  
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Speed.  
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Controls  
Displays  
Using iDrive:  
Display visibility  
The visibility of the displays in the Head-up  
Display is influenced by the following factors:  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Head-Up Display"  
3. "Brightness"  
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Certain sitting positions.  
Objects on the cover of the Head-up Dis‐  
play.  
4. Turn the controller until the desired bright‐  
ness is set.  
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Sunglasses with certain polarization filters.  
Wet roads.  
5. Press the controller.  
When the low beams are activated, the bright‐  
ness of the Head-up Display can be addition‐  
ally influenced using the instrument lighting.  
Unfavorable light conditions.  
If the image is distorted, have the basic set‐  
tings checked by a dealer’s service center or  
another qualified service center or repair shop.  
Settings are stored for the profile currently  
used.  
Follow the instructions for cleaning the Head-  
up Display, refer to page 219.  
Adjusting the height  
Using iDrive:  
Special windshield  
The windshield is part of the system.  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Head-Up Display"  
3. "Height"  
The shape of the windshield makes it possible  
to display a precise image.  
4. Turn the controller until the desired height  
is reached.  
A film in the windshield prevents double im‐  
ages from being displayed.  
5. Press the controller.  
For this reason, it is strongly suggested to  
have the special windshield replaced by a deal‐  
er’s service center or another qualified service  
center or repair shop, if necessary.  
Settings are stored for the profile currently  
used.  
Setting the rotation  
The screen of the Head-up Display can be ro‐  
tated around its own axis.  
Shift point indicator  
Using iDrive:  
General information  
1. "Settings"  
The display is in the Head-up Display and in‐  
strument cluster.  
2. "Head-Up Display"  
3. "Rotation"  
4. Turn the controller until the desired setting  
is selected.  
5. Press the controller.  
Settings are stored for the profile currently  
used.  
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Displays  
Controls  
Shift lights in the instrument cluster  
Display  
Display  
▷
▷
▷
Current engine speed is displayed in the  
tachometer.  
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▷
▷
Current engine speed is displayed in the  
tachometer.  
Arrow 1: successive yellow illuminated  
fields indicate the upcoming shift moment.  
Arrow 1: successive yellow illuminated  
fields indicate the upcoming shift moment.  
Arrow 2: fields are illuminated in red. Do  
not wait any further to shift.  
Arrow 2: fields are illuminated in red. Do  
not wait any further to shift.  
When the maximum possible speed is  
reached, the entire display flashes.  
When the maximum possible speed is  
reached, the entire display flashes.  
When the maximum speed is exceeded, the  
supply of fuel is interrupted in order to protect  
the engine.  
When the maximum speed is exceeded, the  
supply of fuel is interrupted in order to protect  
the engine.  
Shift point indicator in the Head-up  
Display  
Switching on  
Shift lights are only shown in the Head-up Dis‐  
play in the M view, refer to page 95.  
1. Switch on Head-up Display, refer to  
page 95.  
2. "Settings"  
3. "Head-Up Display"  
4. "Displayed information"  
5. "M View"  
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