CONTROLS -> Displays for Your BMW M4 2 Door Second Generation (2021-2025)

Displays  
CONTROLS  
Displays  
Selection listsꢀꢁ163  
Widgetsꢀꢁ151  
Vehicle features and  
options  
Trip odometer, see Trip dataꢀꢁ164  
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐  
cific and optional features offered with the series.  
It also describes features and functions that are  
not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due  
to the selected options or country versions. This  
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐  
tems. When using these functions and systems,  
the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐  
served.  
M Steptronic Sport transmission: gear display  
with Drivelogicꢀꢁ160  
M Drift Analyzerꢀꢁ220  
Engine oil temperatureꢀꢁ159  
Outside temperatureꢀꢁ159  
Check Controlꢀꢁ152  
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Speed Limit Assistantꢀꢁ235  
Speed Limit Infoꢀꢁ162  
Timeꢀꢁ63  
Instrument cluster  
Central display area  
Depending on the equipment and configuration,  
the following is displayed in the central display  
area of the instrument cluster:  
General information  
Some of the displays in the instrument cluster  
may differ from the illustrations in the Owner's  
Manual.  
▷ Navigation displays such as the map view or,  
if destination guidance is active, a route pre‐  
view with route guidance information.  
Overview  
▷ Displays showing service notifications.  
▷ Assisted Driving View. Information about the  
assist systems is displayed in an animated  
surrounding area of the vehicle.  
Some displays in the central display area can be  
configured individually.  
The displays may vary depending on the equip‐  
ment version and country variant.  
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Fuel gaugeꢀꢁ158  
Rangeꢀꢁ160  
Standard View and M view  
Principle  
The display in the instrument cluster changes  
depending on the program that was selected via  
the M M MODE button.  
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Speedometer  
Central display areaꢀꢁ149  
Navigation display  
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Depending on the equipment: Driver Atten‐  
tion Camera  
Tachometerꢀꢁ159  
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Displays  
CONTROLS  
5. "Widget selection, left"  
General information  
6. Select the desired setting.  
The following views are available:  
▷ "ROAD": all displays of the assist systems  
and Intelligent Safety are active in the stand‐  
ard view of the instrument cluster for comfort  
oriented driving.  
Display  
▷ "SPORT": in the M View, the displays of the  
assist systems and Intelligent Safety are re‐  
duced to a minimum. The digital speed, gear  
indicator with Drivelogic and the tachometer  
are displayed centered in the instrument  
cluster and support a sporty driving style. Ad‐  
ditional displays, e.g., information about tires  
and engine, can be configured for the outer  
area of the instrument cluster.  
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Additional displays  
Tachometer  
▷ Depending on the equipment:  
Gear display with Drivelogic  
Widgets in the instrument cluster  
"TRACK": in the M View for driving on a race‐  
track, all comfort oriented displays of the as‐  
sist systems and Intelligent Safety are deacti‐  
vated. Additional displays, e.g., information  
about tires and engine, can be configured for  
the outer area of the instrument cluster.  
Settings  
Individual displays in the instrument cluster can  
be configured individually.  
1. "CAR"  
Configuring the M MODE programs  
2. "Settings"  
Depending on the selected View mode, various  
settings can be selected.  
3. "Displays"  
4. "Instrument panel"  
5. Select the desired setting.  
1. "CAR"  
2.  
"M menu"  
3. "Instrument panel"  
4. "Configure view"  
Assisted Driving View  
5. Select the desired setting.  
Principle  
Configuring additional displays  
Depending on the equipment, information about  
the driver assistance systems is displayed in an  
animated surrounding area of the vehicle when  
driver assistance is active.  
In the M View, it is possible configure additional  
displays for the left outer area of the instrument  
cluster.  
1. "CAR"  
General information  
2.  
"M menu"  
Assisted Driving View is available in the standard  
ROAD view.  
3. "Instrument panel"  
4. "Configure view"  
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Displays  
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Depending on the settings, Assisted Driving  
View can be displayed permanently or tempora‐  
rily with active driving assistance in the instru‐  
ment cluster.  
Display  
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 accident.  
Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch  
traffic closely and actively intervene where ap‐  
propriate.  
Example: the indicator/warning lights for the Ac‐  
tive Cruise Control with Stop & Go function ACC  
and the Lane Change Assistant indicate a lane  
change to the next lane. At the same time, the  
lane change to the next lane is shown with ani‐  
mation in the Assisted Driving View.  
Settings  
System limits  
The system's detection capability is limited. The  
system may indicate something wrong.  
Permanent display  
1. "CAR"  
2.  
"M menu"  
Only objects that are detected by the system are  
taken into account.  
3. "Instrument panel"  
4. "Configure view"  
Additional information:  
▷ Cameras, refer to page 37.  
▷ Radar sensors, refer to page 38.  
5. "Central display area"  
6. "Assisted Driving View"  
Temporary display  
1. "CAR"  
Widgets  
2.  
"M menu"  
Principle  
Displays for specific functions can be displayed  
in the instrument cluster.  
3. "Instrument panel"  
4. "Configure view"  
5. "Display Assisted Driving View when Driver  
Assistance is active"  
The following displays can be selected:  
▷ Current entertainment source, e.g., radio.  
▷ Torque and power.  
▷ G-Meter.  
▷ Trip data.  
▷ Consumption display.  
▷ Tire data.  
▷ M SETUP display.  
▷ Engine data.  
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Current consumption  
Selecting  
The current consumption displays the current  
consumption of fuel. Check whether you are cur‐  
rently driving in an efficient and environmentally-  
friendly manner.  
Energy recovery  
During energy recovery, the kinetic energy of the  
vehicle is converted into electric energy in coast‐  
ing overrun mode. The vehicle battery is partially  
charged and fuel consumption can be reduced.  
Continue to press the button on the turn signal  
lever until the desired widget is selected.  
Tire data  
Information about wheels and tires can be dis‐  
played in the instrument cluster as widget.  
Display  
M SETUP display  
Some of the stored settings in the M menu can  
be displayed as a widget in the instrument clus‐  
ter.  
Engine data  
Coolant temperature and charging pressure of  
the exhaust turbocharger can be displayed in the  
instrument cluster as widget.  
G-meter  
The G-meter indicates the forces that are ap‐  
plied in longitudinal and transverse direction on  
the vehicle occupants while driving.  
Check Control  
Principle  
The Check Control system monitors functions in  
the vehicle and notifies you of faults in the moni‐  
tored systems.  
Consumption display  
Principle  
Information about consumption can be displayed  
in the form of a consumption display as a widget  
in the instrument cluster, for example.  
General information  
A Check Control message is displayed as a com‐  
bination of indicator or warning lights and text  
messages in the instrument cluster and, if appli‐  
cable, in the Head-up Display.  
Average fuel consumption  
The average consumption indicates the fuel con‐  
sumption when driving a specific route.  
In addition, an acoustic signal may sound and a  
text message may appear on the Control Display.  
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Displays  
CONTROLS  
Text messages  
Hiding Check Control messages  
Text messages in combination with an icon in  
the instrument cluster explain a Check Control  
message and the meaning of the indicator/warn‐  
ing lights.  
Supplementary text messages  
Additional information, such as the reason for a  
fault or the required action, can be called up via  
Check Control.  
Press the button on the turn signal lever.  
With urgent messages the added text will be au‐  
tomatically displayed on the Control Display.  
Depending on the Check Control message, fur‐  
ther help can be selected.  
Continuous display  
Some Check Control messages are displayed  
continuously and are not cleared until the fault is  
eliminated. If several faults occur at once, the  
messages are displayed consecutively.  
1. "CAR"  
2. "Vehicle status"  
3.  
"Check Control messages"  
The messages can be hidden for approx. 8 sec‐  
onds. After this time, they are displayed again  
automatically.  
4. Select the desired text message.  
5. Select the desired setting.  
Messages after trip completion  
Temporary display  
Certain messages displayed while driving are dis‐  
played again after drive-ready state is switched  
off.  
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.  
Indicator/warning lights  
Displaying stored Check Control  
messages  
Principle  
1. "CAR"  
Indicator/warning lights in the instrument cluster  
display the status of some functions in the vehi‐  
cle and indicate when a fault is present in the  
monitored systems.  
2. "Vehicle status"  
3.  
"Check Control messages"  
4. Select the text message.  
Display  
General information  
The indicator/warning lights can light up in a vari‐  
ety of combinations and colors.  
Check Control  
At least one Check Control message is  
displayed or stored.  
Several of the lights are checked for proper func‐  
tioning and light up temporarily when drive-ready  
state is switched on.  
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Approach control warning with light  
braking function  
Red lights  
Safety belt reminder  
The indicator light is illuminated: pre‐  
warning. Brake and increase distance.  
Indicator light flashes or is illuminated:  
safety belt on the driver or passenger  
side is not buckled. The safety belt re‐  
minder can also be activated if objects are placed  
on the front passenger seat.  
Indicator light flashes and an acoustic  
signal sounds: acute warning. Brake and make an  
evasive maneuver, if necessary.  
Additional information:  
Make sure that the safety belts are positioned  
correctly.  
Approach control warning with light braking func‐  
tion, refer to page 182.  
Safety belt reminder for rear seats  
Intersection collision warning  
The safety belt is not buckled on the cor‐  
responding rear seat.  
The indicator light is illuminated: risk of  
collision with crossing vehicle.  
The displays may vary depending on the  
equipment version and country variant.  
Indicator light is illuminated: risk of colli‐  
sion with vehicle without detectable driv‐  
ing direction or prewarning for vehicles  
that cross own driving direction.  
Airbag system  
Airbag system and seat belt tensioner  
may not be working.  
Intervene yourself, for instance by braking.  
Indicator light flashes and an acoustic signal  
sounds: acute warning when vehicles cross own  
driving direction.  
Have the vehicle checked immediately  
by a dealer's service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop.  
Brake and make an evasive maneuver, if neces‐  
sary.  
Parking brake  
Additional information:  
Intersection collision warning, refer to page 187.  
The parking brake is set.  
Additional information:  
Pedestrian Warning with City  
Collision Mitigation  
For releasing the parking brake, refer to  
page 133.  
Indicator light flashes and an acoustic  
signal sounds: imminent collision with a  
detected person or a cyclist.  
Brake system  
Brake system impaired. Continue to drive  
moderately.  
Intervene immediately by braking or make an  
evasive maneuver.  
Have the vehicle checked immediately  
by a dealer's service center or another  
qualified service center or repair shop.  
Additional information:  
Pedestrian Warning with City Collision Mitigation,  
refer to page 191.  
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CONTROLS  
is stabilized. Reduce speed and modify your driv‐  
ing style to the driving circumstances.  
Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go  
function  
The indicator light lights up: DSC has malfunc‐  
tioned.  
Indicator light flashes and an acoustic  
signal sounds: braking and evading.  
Have the system immediately checked by a deal‐  
er's service center or another qualified service  
center or repair shop.  
Additional information:  
Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function, re‐  
fer to page 227.  
Additional information:  
DSC Dynamic Stability Control, refer to  
page 215.  
Steering Assistant  
Indicator light flashes and an acoustic  
signal sounds: the system will be  
switched off.  
DSC Dynamic Stability Control  
deactivated  
Additional information:  
DSC is deactivated or M Dynamic Mode  
MDM is activated.  
Steering and Lane Control Assistant, refer to  
page 237.  
Additional information:  
▷ DSC Dynamic Stability Control, refer to  
page 215.  
Yellow lights  
▷ M Dynamic Mode MDM, refer to page 217.  
Steering Assistant  
The indicator light lights up and an  
acoustic signal may sound: a system in‐  
terruption is imminent.  
Flat Tire Monitor FTM  
The FTM signals a tire pressure loss in a  
tire.  
The indicator warning light flashes: lane marking  
driven over.  
Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.  
Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers.  
Additional information:  
Additional information:  
Steering and Lane Control Assistant, refer to  
page 237.  
Run-flat tires, refer to page 338.  
Antilock Braking System ABS  
Tire pressure monitor  
The Brake Assistant function may not  
activate. Avoid abrupt braking. Take the  
longer braking distance into account.  
The indicator light illuminates: the Tire  
Pressure Monitor reports a low tire pres‐  
sure or a flat tire. Follow the information  
in the Check Control message.  
Have the system immediately checked  
by a dealer's service center or another  
qualified service center or repair shop.  
The indicator light flashes and is then illuminated  
continuously: flat tires or tire pressure losses  
cannot be detected.  
▷ Fault caused by systems or devices with the  
same radio frequency: after leaving the area  
DSC Dynamic Stability Control  
The indicator light flashes: DSC controls  
the drive and braking forces. The vehicle  
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of the interference, the system automatically  
becomes active again.  
M Traction Control  
Indicator light blinks: M Traction Control  
level is changed.  
▷ In the case of tires with special approval: the  
tire pressure monitor was unable to complete  
the reset. Reset the system again.  
Additional information:  
M Traction Control, refer to page 219.  
▷ A wheel without wheel electronics is  
mounted: have it checked by a dealer’s serv‐  
ice center or another qualified service center  
or repair shop as needed.  
Green lights  
▷ Malfunction: have the system checked by a  
dealer’s service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop.  
Safety belt reminder for rear seats  
The safety belt is buckled on the corre‐  
sponding rear seat.  
Additional information:  
The displays may vary depending on the  
equipment version and country variant.  
Tire pressure monitor, refer to page 332.  
Steering system  
Turn signal  
Steering system may not be working.  
Turn signal switched on.  
Have the system checked by a dealer's  
service center or another qualified serv‐  
ice center or repair shop.  
Unusually rapid blinking of the indicator  
light indicates that a turn signal bulb has  
failed.  
Additional information:  
Emissions  
Turn signal, refer to page 136.  
▷ The warning light lights up:  
Emissions are deteriorating. Have the  
vehicle checked as soon as possible.  
Parking lights  
Parking lights are switched on.  
Additional information:  
▷ The warning light flashes under certain cir‐  
cumstances:  
Parking lights/low beams, refer to  
page 170.  
This indicates that there is excessive misfiring  
in the engine.  
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.  
Low beams  
Low beams are switched on.  
Additional information:  
Parking lights/low beams, refer to  
page 170.  
Additional information:  
Socket for OBD Onboard Diagnosis, refer to  
page 356.  
Lane departure warning  
The indicator light lights up: the system  
is activated. Warnings can be issued.  
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CONTROLS  
Additional information:  
The indicator light lights up: the system  
is switched on.  
Lane departure warning, refer to page 193.  
Additional information:  
Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function, re‐  
fer to page 227.  
Automatic High Beam Assistant  
Automatic High Beam Assistant is  
switched on.  
Speed Limit Assistant  
High beams are switched on and off au‐  
tomatically depending on the traffic situation.  
Depending on the equipment, indicator  
light illuminates together with the icon for  
a cruise control system: Speed Limit As‐  
sistant is active and detected speed limits can be  
applied manually for the displayed system.  
Additional information:  
Automatic High Beam Assistant, refer to  
page 172.  
Indicator light illuminates: the detected  
speed limit can be applied with the SET  
button. As soon as the speed limit has  
Automatic Hold  
Automatic Hold is activated. The vehicle  
is automatically held in place when it is  
stationary.  
been applied, a green checkmark is displayed.  
Additional information:  
Additional information:  
Speed Limit Assistant, refer to page 235.  
Automatic Hold, refer to page 134.  
Steering Assistant  
Manual Speed Limiter  
Indicator light lights up: the system sup‐  
ports the driver in keeping the vehicle  
within the lane.  
The indicator light lights up: the system  
is switched on.  
The indicator light flashes: the set speed  
limit has been exceeded.  
Additional information:  
Steering and Lane Control Assistant, refer to  
page 237.  
Additional information:  
Manual Speed Limiter, refer to page 223.  
Lane change assistant  
Cruise control  
Gray line for lane marking on the appro‐  
priate side: system detected a lane  
change request. Lane change not cur‐  
rently possible.  
Indicator light is illuminated: the system  
is active.  
Additional information:  
Cruise control, refer to page 225.  
Arrow symbol for lane change green: the  
system carries out a lane change.  
Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go  
function  
Arrow symbol for lane change gray: lane  
change not possible; functional require‐  
ments not met.  
Additional information:  
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CONTROLS  
Lane change assistant, refer to page 243.  
Additional information:  
Assisted Driving Plus, refer to page 241.  
Extended Traffic Jam Assistant  
White lights  
Indicator light is illuminated: the system  
is active.  
Extended Traffic Jam Assistant  
Additional information:  
Indicator light is illuminated: the system  
is ready.  
Assisted Driving Plus, refer to page 241.  
Additional information:  
Blue lights  
High beams  
Assisted Driving Plus, refer to page 241.  
M Traction Control  
High beams are switched on.  
Additional information:  
Indicator light lights up: M Traction Con‐  
trol level display.  
High beams, refer to page 136.  
Additional information:  
M Traction Control, refer to page 219.  
Gray lights  
Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go  
function  
Fuel gauge  
Indicator light is illuminated: the system  
is interrupted.  
Principle  
The current fill level of the fuel tank is displayed.  
Indicator light flashes: the conditions are  
not adequate for the system to work or the sys‐  
tem has been deactivated.  
General information  
Vehicle inclination may cause the display to vary.  
Additional information:  
Additional information:  
Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function, re‐  
fer to page 227.  
Refueling, refer to page 316.  
Display  
Steering Assistant  
An arrow next to the fuel pump  
symbol indicates the vehicle side  
on which the fuel filler flap is lo‐  
cated.  
Indicator light is illuminated: the system  
is ready.  
Additional information:  
Steering and Lane Control Assistant, refer to  
page 237.  
The current range is displayed as  
numerical value.  
Extended Traffic Jam Assistant  
Indicator light is illuminated: the system  
is interrupted.  
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Indicator light in the instrument  
cluster  
Engine oil temperature  
The yellow indicator light illuminates,  
once the fuel reserve is reached.  
Display  
▷ Cold engine: the pointer is at  
the low temperature end.  
Drive at moderate RPM and  
vehicle speeds.  
Tachometer  
▷ Normal operating tempera‐  
ture: the pointer is in the mid‐  
dle or in the lower half of the  
temperature display.  
General information  
A yellow prewarning field and a red prewarning  
field display the permitted speed range. The per‐  
mitted RPM increases as the engine oil tempera‐  
ture increases.  
▷ Hot engine: the pointer is at the high end of  
the temperature range. In addition, a Check  
Control message is displayed.  
Always avoid RPM in the red warning field. In this  
range, the fuel supply is reduced to protect the  
engine.  
Additional information:  
Coolant level, refer to page 353.  
Indicator light in the instrument  
cluster  
Standby state and drive-  
ready state  
A red indicator light is displayed.  
The lettering OFF in the instru‐  
ment cluster indicates that drive-  
ready state is switched off and  
standby state is switched on.  
Outside temperature  
The letters READY in the instru‐  
ment cluster indicate that the  
drive readiness is turned on and  
the Auto Start/Stop function is  
ready to start the engine automat‐  
ically.  
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.  
Additional information:  
Safety information  
Operating state of the vehicle, refer to page 41.  
Warning  
Even at temperatures above +37 ℉/+3 ℃  
there can be a risk of icy roads, for instance on  
bridges or shady sections of the road. There is  
a risk of accident. Modify your driving style to  
the weather conditions at low temperatures.  
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Displays  
CONTROLS  
Digital tachometer  
Range  
General information  
Principle  
The digital tachometer is permanently displayed  
in the instrument cluster.  
The range indicates the distance that can still be  
covered with the current full tank of fuel.  
Adjusting the unit  
General information  
Depending on the country version, it may be  
possible to set the unit for the digital tachometer.  
The estimated range available with the remaining  
fuel is permanently displayed in the instrument  
cluster.  
1. "CAR"  
With a low remaining range, a Check Control  
message is briefly displayed. With a sporty driv‐  
ing style, for instance fast cornering, the engine  
function is not always ensured.  
2. "Settings"  
3. "General settings"  
4. "Units"  
The Check Control message appears continu‐  
ously below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km.  
5. "Distance"  
6. Select the desired setting.  
Safety information  
Display  
The current speed is displayed in  
the instrument cluster.  
NOTICE  
With a driving distance of less than  
30 miles/50 km the engine may no longer have  
sufficient fuel. Engine functions are not en‐  
sured anymore. There is a risk of damage to  
property, among other potential damage. Re‐  
fuel promptly.  
M Steptronic Sport  
transmission: gear display  
with Drivelogic  
Display  
The current range is displayed as  
numerical value next to the fuel  
gauge.  
Sequential mode  
▷ Gear shift indicator, arrow 1.  
▷ Engaged gear, arrow 2.  
▷ Selected Drivelogic program,  
arrow 3.  
Service notifications  
Drive mode  
▷ Engaged gear together with a  
D, arrow 1.  
Principle  
The function displays the service notifications  
and the corresponding maintenance scopes.  
▷ Selected Drivelogic program,  
arrow 2.  
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Make sure that the vehicle's date and time are  
set correctly.  
General information  
After switching on drive-ready state, the instru‐  
ment cluster briefly displays available driving dis‐  
tance or time to the next scheduled mainte‐  
nance.  
1. "CAR"  
2. "Vehicle status"  
3.  
"Required services"  
A service advisor can read out the current serv‐  
ice notifications from your vehicle key.  
4. "Vehicle inspection"  
5. "Date:"  
Some information on service notifications can  
also be shown on the BMW display key.  
6. Select the desired setting.  
Display  
Gear shift indicator  
Detailed information on service  
notifications  
Principle  
The gear shift indicator recommends the most  
efficient gear for the current driving situation.  
More information on the type of service required  
may be displayed on the Control Display.  
1. "CAR"  
General information  
2. "Vehicle status"  
Depending on the equipment and national-mar‐  
ket version, the gear shift indicator is active in the  
sequential mode of the M Steptronic Sport  
transmission: and the manual transmission.  
3.  
"Required services"  
Maintenance work and legally mandated in‐  
spections are displayed.  
4. Select an entry to call up detailed information.  
Manual transmission: displaying  
Suggestions to shift up or down are displayed in  
the instrument cluster.  
Symbols  
Sym‐  
bols  
Description  
On vehicles without a gear shift indicator, the en‐  
gaged gear is displayed.  
No service is currently required.  
Example  
Description  
Efficient gear is set.  
The time for recommended mainte‐  
nance or a legally mandated inspec‐  
tion is approaching.  
Shift into efficient gear.  
Service interval is exceeded.  
Entering appointment dates  
Enter the dates for the mandatory vehicle in‐  
spections.  
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M Steptronic Sport transmission: Safety information  
displays  
Warning  
Icon  
Description  
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the  
driver’s personal judgment in assessing visibility  
and traffic situation. There is a risk of accident.  
Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch  
traffic closely and actively intervene where ap‐  
propriate.  
Shift up to efficient gear.  
Shift down to efficient gear.  
Overview  
Sensors  
The system is controlled by the following sen‐  
sors:  
Speed Limit Info  
Speed Limit Info  
Principle  
▷ Cameras behind the windshield.  
Additional information:  
Speed Limit Info shows the currently valid speed  
limit in the instrument cluster and, if necessary,  
the Head-up Display.  
Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 37.  
Displaying Speed Limit Info  
General information  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, Speed  
Limit Info is displayed permanently in the instru‐  
ment cluster or via iDrive.  
General information  
The camera in the area of the interior mirror de‐  
tects traffic signs at the edge of the road as well  
as overhead sign posts.  
Traffic signs with extra symbols are considered  
and compared with the vehicle's onboard data.  
The traffic sign will then be either displayed or ig‐  
nored depending on the situation in the instru‐  
ment cluster and the Head-up Display.  
Activating  
1. "CAR"  
2. "Settings"  
With the navigation system, the system takes  
into account the information stored in the naviga‐  
tion data and also displays speed limits present  
on routes without signs.  
3. "Driver Assistance"  
4. If necessary, "Driving"  
5. "Speed Limit Assistance"  
6. "Speed limits"  
7. "Show current limit"  
Without a navigation system, the system is sub‐  
ject to limitations imposed by technology. Traffic  
signs with speed limitations are detected and  
displayed only. Speed limitations due to entering  
or exiting towns, highway signs, etc. are not dis‐  
played. Speed limits with extra text characters  
are always displayed.  
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Displays  
CONTROLS  
Display  
System limits  
Speed Limit Info  
System limits of the sensors  
Additional information:  
Current speed limit.  
▷ Cameras, refer to page 37.  
Without a navigation system the  
traffic signals are grayed out after  
curves or longer stretches of  
roadway.  
Functional limitations  
The system may not be fully functional and may  
provide incorrect information in the following sit‐  
uations:  
Depending on the equipment,  
Speed Limit Info not available.  
▷ When traffic signs are fully or partially con‐  
cealed by objects, stickers or paint.  
▷ When driving very close to the vehicle in front  
of you.  
▷ In the case of navigation data that is invalid,  
outdated or not available.  
▷ In areas not covered by the navigation sys‐  
tem.  
If the detected speed limit has been exceeded,  
the indicator light will flash.  
▷ When roads differ from the navigation, such  
as due to changes in road layout.  
▷ In case of electronic traffic signs.  
Settings  
1. "CAR"  
▷ When passing buses or trucks with traffic  
signs applied to them.  
2. "Settings"  
▷ When the traffic signs do not correspond to  
the standard.  
3. "Driver Assistance"  
4. If necessary, "Driving"  
5. "Speed Limit Assistance"  
6. Select the desired setting:  
▷ When traffic signs that are valid for a parallel  
road are detected.  
▷ In the presence of country-specific road signs  
or road layouts.  
▷ "Warn when speeding": activate/deacti‐  
vate the flashing of the Speed Limit Info  
display in the instrument cluster and,  
where applicable, the Head-up Display  
when the currently valid speed limit is ex‐  
ceeded. The warning that is issued when  
a speed limit is exceeded may depend on  
the Speed Limit Assistant settings.  
Selection lists  
Concept  
Lists can be displayed and, if necessary, used for  
certain functions in the instrument cluster or the  
Head-up Display.  
▷ "Excess speed display": the speed limit  
that is detected by the Speed Limit Info is  
displayed with a marking in the speedom‐  
eter in the instrument cluster.  
▷ Entertainment source.  
▷ Current audio source.  
▷ List of most recent telephone calls.  
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Displays  
CONTROLS  
If necessary, the corresponding menu will open  
on the Control Display.  
Trip data  
Principle  
Display  
Values for the trip, such as the average con‐  
sumption or trip kilometers, are displayed.  
General information  
The trip data can be displayed on the Control  
Display and in the instrument cluster.  
The values can be displayed and reset depend‐  
ing on various intervals, such as after refueling.  
Depending on the equipment version, the list in  
the instrument cluster may differ from the illus‐  
tration.  
Display on the Control Display  
Overview  
The following information is displayed depending  
on the equipment and the set interval and driving  
mode:  
Displaying and using the list  
The lists can be displayed and operated using  
the buttons on the steering wheel.  
▷ Configured interval for displaying trip data.  
▷ Average fuel consumption depending on the  
configured interval.  
Button  
Function  
Change the entertainment  
source.  
▷ Average speed.  
▷ Total time for shut off engine through the  
Auto Start/Stop function.  
Pressing the button again will  
close the currently displayed  
list.  
▷ Consumption history in form of a chart.  
Show list of most recent tele‐  
phone calls.  
Displays  
1. "CAR"  
Turn the thumbwheel to select  
the desired setting.  
2. "Driving information"  
3. "Trip data"  
Press the thumbwheel to con‐  
firm the setting.  
Consumption history  
The list of the current entertain‐  
ment source can be displayed  
in the instrument cluster again  
by turning the thumbwheel.  
The average consumption is shown in the con‐  
sumption history in form of a chart based on the  
distance traveled.  
Display in the instrument cluster  
Depending on the equipment, information about  
the route can be displayed as widget in the in‐  
strument cluster.  
The following information is displayed:  
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Displays  
CONTROLS  
▷ Total kilometers.  
With the button on the turn signal lever:  
▷ Configured interval for displaying trip data.  
1. Continue to press the button on the turn sig‐  
nal lever until the widget for the trip data is  
selected.  
▷ Distance traveled depending on the config‐  
ured interval.  
▷ Average speed.  
Selecting and setting widgets in the instrument  
cluster.  
Additional information:  
Widgets, refer to page 151.  
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.  
2. Press and hold the button on the turn signal  
lever.  
Via iDrive:  
1. "CAR"  
1. "CAR"  
2. "Driving information"  
3. "Trip data"  
2. "Driving information"  
3. "Trip data"  
4. "Data since"  
4. "Data since"  
5. "Reset individual"  
5. Select the desired setting:  
▷ "Start of trip ( )": the values are automati‐  
cally reset approx. four hours after the ve‐  
hicle has come to a standstill.  
The average values and counters are reset.  
Once the average values and counters have  
been reset, the following interval is automatically  
set: "Individual ( )".  
▷ "Refueling ( )": the values are automati‐  
cally reset after refueling with a larger  
quantity of fuel.  
Sport displays  
▷ "Factory":  
Average consumption  
since delivery from the factory.  
The values since the time of the factory  
delivery are displayed.  
Concept  
The Sport displays especially support a sporty  
driving style.  
▷ "Individual ( )": the values since the last  
manual reset are displayed. The values  
can be reset at any time.  
Display on the Control Display  
Resetting average values  
manually  
Overview  
The following information is displayed:  
The following interval can be reset manually at  
any time: "Individual ( )".  
▷ Boost pressure.  
▷ Engine oil temperature.  
▷ G-Meter.  
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Displays  
CONTROLS  
▷ Torque.  
▷ Power.  
Symbols  
Description  
"Check Control messages": dis‐  
playing stored Check Control  
messages, refer to page 152.  
Displays  
1. "CAR"  
"Required services": displaying  
service notifications, refer to  
page 160.  
2. "Driving information"  
3. "Sport displays"  
Display in the instrument cluster  
The Sport displays can be displayed in form of  
widgets in the instrument cluster.  
Head-up Display  
The following widgets can be selected:  
▷ Widget for torque and power.  
▷ Widget for G meter.  
Principle  
The Head-up display projects important informa‐  
tion in the driver's field of view, for instance the  
speed.  
Additional information:  
The driver can get information without averting  
his or her eyes from the road.  
Widgets, refer to page 151.  
General information  
Follow the information on cleaning the Head-up  
Display.  
Vehicle status  
General information  
The status can be displayed and actions per‐  
formed for several systems.  
Overview  
Going to the vehicle status  
1. "CAR"  
2. "Vehicle status"  
Information at a glance  
Symbols  
Description  
"Flat Tire Monitor": status of the  
run-flat tires, refer to page 338.  
Turning on/off  
1. "CAR"  
"Tire Pressure Monitor": status  
of the Tire Pressure Monitor, re‐  
fer to page 332.  
2. "Settings"  
3. "Displays"  
4. "Head-up display"  
5. "Head-up display"  
"Engine oil level": electronic oil  
measurement, refer to  
page 350.  
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Displays  
CONTROLS  
Setting the brightness  
Display  
The brightness is automatically adjusted to the  
ambient brightness.  
Overview  
The following information is displayed on the  
Head-up Display:  
The base setting can be adjusted manually.  
1. "CAR"  
▷ Vehicle speed.  
2. "Settings"  
3. "Displays"  
4. "Head-up display"  
5. "Brightness"  
▷ Navigation instructions.  
▷ Check Control messages.  
▷ Selection list in the instrument cluster.  
▷ Driver assistance systems.  
6. Turn the Controller until the desired bright‐  
ness is set.  
Some of this information is only displayed briefly  
as needed.  
7. Press the Controller.  
When the low beams are switched on, the  
brightness of the Head-up Display can be ad‐  
justed using the instrument lighting.  
Selecting displays in the Head-up  
Display  
1. "CAR"  
2. "Settings"  
Adjusting the height  
1. "CAR"  
3. "Displays"  
4. "Head-up display"  
5. Select the desired setting.  
2. "Settings"  
3. "Displays"  
4. "Head-up display"  
5. "Height"  
Configuring the M MODE programs  
Depending on the selected View mode, various  
settings can be selected.  
6. Turn the Controller until the desired height is  
reached.  
1. "CAR"  
7. Press the Controller.  
2. "Settings"  
The height of the Head-up Display can also be  
stored using the memory function.  
3. "Displays"  
4. "Head-up display"  
5. "Configure view"  
6. Select the desired setting.  
Setting the rotation  
The Head-up Display view can be rotated.  
1. "CAR"  
M view  
2. "Settings"  
3. "Displays"  
4. "Head-up display"  
5. "Rotation"  
In the M view, the displays on the Head-up Dis‐  
play switch from the standard view to a more  
sporty, M-specific view. The M View in the  
Head-up Display is active in M MODE programs  
SPORT and TRACK.  
6. Turn the Controller until the desired setting is  
selected.  
7. Press the Controller.  
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Displays  
CONTROLS  
Visibility of the display  
The visibility of the displays in the Head-up Dis‐  
play is influenced by the following factors:  
Shift lights in the instrument  
cluster  
▷ Seat position.  
▷ Objects on the cover of the Head-up Display.  
▷ Sunglasses with certain polarization filters.  
▷ Wet road.  
▷ Unfavorable light conditions.  
If the image is distorted, have the base settings  
checked by a dealer’s service center or another  
qualified service center or repair shop.  
▷ Current engine speed is displayed in the  
tachometer.  
Special windshield  
The windshield is part of the system.  
▷ Arrow 1: successive yellow illuminated fields  
indicate the upcoming shift moment.  
The shape of the windshield makes it possible to  
display a precise image.  
▷ Arrow 2: fields are illuminated in red. Do not  
wait any further to shift.  
A film in the windshield prevents double images  
from being generated.  
When the maximum RPM is reached, the entire  
display flashes. The fuel supply is reduced to  
protect the engine.  
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.  
Shift lights in the Head-up  
Display  
Shift lights  
Principle  
The Shift lights in the instrument cluster indicate  
the maximum shift point at which the best possi‐  
ble acceleration can be achieved.  
General information  
If the Head-up Display is switched on, the Shift  
lights will be displayed in the Head-up Display.  
▷ Current engine speed is displayed in the  
tachometer.  
▷ Arrow 1: successive yellow illuminated fields  
indicate the upcoming shift moment.  
Shift lights are only shown in the Head-up Dis‐  
play in the M view.  
▷ Arrow 2: fields are illuminated in red. Do not  
wait any further to shift.  
If the Head-up Display is switched off, the Shift  
lights are displayed in the instrument cluster.  
When the maximum speed is reached, the entire  
display flashes red and the fuel supply is inter‐  
rupted in order to protect the engine.  
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