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Displays  
CONTROLS  
Displays  
Selection listsꢀꢁ166  
Vehicle features and  
options  
Widgetsꢀꢁ154  
Trip odometer, see Trip dataꢀꢁ167  
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 Drivelogicꢀꢁ163  
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Engine oil temperatureꢀꢁ162  
Outside temperatureꢀꢁ162  
Check Controlꢀꢁ155  
Speed Limit Assistantꢀꢁ233  
Speed Limit Infoꢀꢁ164  
Timeꢀꢁ61  
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.  
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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Fuel gaugeꢀꢁ161  
Rangeꢀꢁ163  
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Speedometer  
Central display areaꢀꢁ152  
Navigation display  
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Depending on the equipment: Driver Atten‐  
tion Camera  
General information  
The following views are available:  
Tachometerꢀꢁ162  
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Displays  
CONTROLS  
▷ "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  
Gear display with Drivelogic  
▷ Depending on the equipment:  
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  
Depending on the selected View mode, various  
settings can be selected.  
2. "Settings"  
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  
Assisted Driving View is available in the standard  
ROAD view.  
2.  
"M menu"  
3. "Instrument panel"  
4. "Configure view"  
Depending on the settings, Assisted Driving  
View can be displayed permanently or tempora‐  
rily with active driving assistance in the instru‐  
ment cluster.  
5. "Widget selection, left"  
6. Select the desired setting.  
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Displays  
CONTROLS  
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.  
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.  
System limits  
The system's detection capability is limited. The  
system may indicate something wrong.  
Only objects that are detected by the system are  
taken into account.  
Additional information:  
Settings  
▷ Cameras, refer to page 35.  
▷ Radar sensors, refer to page 36.  
Permanent display  
1. "CAR"  
Widgets  
2.  
"M menu"  
3. "Instrument panel"  
4. "Configure view"  
Principle  
Displays for specific functions can be displayed  
in the instrument cluster.  
5. "Central display area"  
6. "Assisted Driving View"  
The following displays can be selected:  
▷ Current entertainment source, e.g., radio.  
▷ Torque and power.  
▷ G-Meter.  
Temporary display  
1. "CAR"  
2.  
"M menu"  
3. "Instrument panel"  
4. "Configure view"  
▷ Trip data.  
▷ Consumption display.  
▷ Tire data.  
5. "Display Assisted Driving View when Driver  
Assistance is active"  
▷ M SETUP display.  
▷ Engine data.  
Display  
Example: the indicator/warning lights for the Ac‐  
tive Cruise Control with Stop & Go function ACC  
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Displays  
CONTROLS  
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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Displays  
CONTROLS  
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 184.  
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 189.  
The parking brake is set.  
Additional information:  
Pedestrian Warning with City  
Collision Mitigation  
For releasing the parking brake, refer to  
page 138.  
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 193.  
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Displays  
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 225.  
Additional information:  
DSC Dynamic Stability Control, refer to  
page 217.  
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 235.  
Additional information:  
▷ DSC Dynamic Stability Control, refer to  
page 217.  
Yellow lights  
▷ M Dynamic Mode MDM, refer to page 218.  
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 235.  
Run-flat tires, refer to page 337.  
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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Displays  
CONTROLS  
of the interference, the system automatically  
becomes active again.  
Green lights  
▷ In the case of tires with special approval: the  
tire pressure monitor was unable to complete  
the reset. Reset the system again.  
Safety belt reminder for rear seats  
The safety belt is buckled on the corre‐  
sponding rear seat.  
▷ 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.  
The displays may vary depending on the  
equipment version and country variant.  
▷ Malfunction: have the system checked by a  
dealer’s service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop.  
Turn signal  
Turn signal switched on.  
Unusually rapid blinking of the indicator  
light indicates that a turn signal bulb has  
failed.  
Additional information:  
Tire pressure monitor, refer to page 332.  
Additional information:  
Steering system  
Turn signal, refer to page 140.  
Steering system may not be working.  
Have the system checked by a dealer's  
service center or another qualified serv‐  
ice center or repair shop.  
Parking lights  
Parking lights are switched on.  
Additional information:  
Parking lights/low beams, refer to  
page 173.  
Emissions  
▷ The warning light lights up:  
Emissions are deteriorating. Have the  
vehicle checked as soon as possible.  
Low beams  
Low beams are switched on.  
Additional information:  
▷ The warning light flashes under certain cir‐  
cumstances:  
Parking lights/low beams, refer to  
page 173.  
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.  
Lane departure warning  
The indicator light lights up: the system  
is activated. Warnings can be issued.  
Additional information:  
Additional information:  
Lane departure warning, refer to page 195.  
Socket for OBD Onboard Diagnosis, refer to  
page 355.  
Automatic High Beam Assistant  
Automatic High Beam Assistant is  
switched on.  
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Displays  
CONTROLS  
High beams are switched on and off automati‐  
cally depending on the traffic situation.  
a cruise control system: Speed Limit Assistant is  
active and detected speed limits can be applied  
manually for the displayed system.  
Additional information:  
Automatic High Beam Assistant, refer to  
page 175.  
Indicator light illuminates: the detected  
speed limit can be applied with the SET  
button. As soon as the speed limit has  
been applied, a green checkmark is displayed.  
Automatic Hold  
Additional information:  
Automatic Hold is activated. The vehicle  
is automatically held in place when it is  
stationary.  
Speed Limit Assistant, refer to page 233.  
Additional information:  
Steering Assistant  
Automatic Hold, refer to page 138.  
Indicator light lights up: the system sup‐  
ports the driver in keeping the vehicle  
within the lane.  
Manual Speed Limiter  
Additional information:  
The indicator light lights up: the system  
is switched on.  
Steering and Lane Control Assistant, refer to  
page 235.  
The indicator light flashes: the set speed  
limit has been exceeded.  
Lane change assistant  
Additional information:  
Manual Speed Limiter, refer to page 221.  
Gray line for lane marking on the appro‐  
priate side: system detected a lane  
change request. Lane change not cur‐  
rently possible.  
Cruise control  
Indicator light is illuminated: the system  
is active.  
Arrow symbol for lane change green: the  
system carries out a lane change.  
Additional information:  
Cruise control, refer to page 223.  
Arrow symbol for lane change gray: lane  
change not possible; functional require‐  
ments not met.  
Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go  
function  
Additional information:  
Lane change assistant, refer to page 241.  
The indicator light lights up: the system  
is switched on.  
Additional information:  
Extended Traffic Jam Assistant  
Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go  
function, refer to page 225.  
Indicator light is illuminated: the system  
is active.  
Additional information:  
Speed Limit Assistant  
Assisted Driving Plus, refer to page 239.  
Depending on the equipment, indicator  
light illuminates together with the icon for  
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Displays  
CONTROLS  
Additional information:  
Blue lights  
High beams  
Assisted Driving Plus, refer to page 239.  
High beams are switched on.  
M xDrive: rear-wheel drive activated  
Additional information:  
The M xDrive 2WD program is activated.  
The driving forces are distributed via the  
rear axle.  
High beams, refer to page 140.  
Additional information:  
Gray lights  
M xDrive, refer to page 219.  
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.  
Additional information:  
General information  
Vehicle inclination may cause the display to vary.  
Additional information:  
Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function, re‐  
fer to page 225.  
Refueling, refer to page 316.  
Steering Assistant  
Display  
Indicator light is illuminated: the system  
is ready.  
An arrow next to the fuel pump  
symbol indicates the vehicle side  
on which the fuel filler flap is lo‐  
cated.  
Additional information:  
Steering and Lane Control Assistant, refer to  
page 235.  
The current range is displayed as  
numerical value.  
Extended Traffic Jam Assistant  
Indicator light is illuminated: the system  
is interrupted.  
Indicator light in the instrument  
cluster  
Additional information:  
The yellow indicator light illuminates,  
once the fuel reserve is reached.  
Assisted Driving Plus, refer to page 239.  
White lights  
Extended Traffic Jam Assistant  
Indicator light is illuminated: the system  
is ready.  
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Displays  
CONTROLS  
dle or in the lower half of the  
temperature display.  
Tachometer  
▷ Hot engine: the pointer is at the high end of  
the temperature range. In addition, a Check  
Control message is displayed.  
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.  
Additional information:  
Coolant level, refer to page 352.  
Always avoid RPM in the red warning field. In this  
range, the fuel supply is reduced to protect the  
engine.  
Indicator light in the instrument  
cluster  
A red indicator light is displayed.  
Standby state and drive-  
ready state  
Outside temperature  
The lettering OFF in the instru‐  
ment cluster indicates that drive-  
ready state is switched off and  
standby state is switched on.  
General information  
If the indicator drops to +37 ℉/+3 ℃ or lower, a  
signal sounds.  
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.  
A Check Control message is displayed.  
There is an increased risk of ice on roads.  
Safety information  
Warning  
Additional information:  
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.  
Operating state of the vehicle, refer to page 39.  
Engine oil temperature  
Display  
▷ Cold engine: the pointer is at  
the low temperature end.  
Drive at moderate RPM and  
vehicle speeds.  
Digital tachometer  
General information  
The digital tachometer is permanently displayed  
in the instrument cluster.  
▷ Normal operating tempera‐  
ture: the pointer is in the mid‐  
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Displays  
CONTROLS  
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.  
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.  
Range  
Principle  
The range indicates the distance that can still be  
covered with the current full tank of fuel.  
A service advisor can read out the current serv‐  
ice notifications from your vehicle key.  
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Displays  
CONTROLS  
Some information on service notifications can  
also be shown on the BMW display key.  
Gear shift indicator  
Principle  
Display  
The gear shift indicator recommends the most  
efficient gear for the current driving situation.  
Detailed information on service  
notifications  
More information on the type of service required  
may be displayed on the Control Display.  
General information  
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.  
1. "CAR"  
2. "Vehicle status"  
3.  
"Required services"  
M Steptronic Sport transmission:  
displays  
Maintenance work and legally mandated in‐  
spections are displayed.  
4. Select an entry to call up detailed information.  
Icon  
Description  
Symbols  
Shift up to efficient gear.  
Sym‐  
bols  
Description  
Shift down to efficient gear.  
No service is currently required.  
The time for recommended mainte‐  
nance or a legally mandated inspec‐  
tion is approaching.  
Speed Limit Info  
Speed Limit Info  
Service interval is exceeded.  
Principle  
Speed Limit Info shows the currently valid speed  
limit in the instrument cluster and, if necessary,  
the Head-up Display.  
Entering appointment dates  
Enter the dates for the mandatory vehicle in‐  
spections.  
General information  
Make sure that the vehicle's date and time are  
set correctly.  
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.  
1. "CAR"  
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.  
2. "Vehicle status"  
3.  
"Required services"  
4. "Vehicle inspection"  
5. "Date:"  
6. Select the desired setting.  
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CONTROLS  
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"  
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.  
7. "Show current limit"  
Display  
Speed Limit Info  
Current speed limit.  
Without a navigation system the  
traffic signals are grayed out after  
curves or longer stretches of  
roadway.  
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.  
Depending on the equipment,  
Speed Limit Info not available.  
Overview  
Sensors  
The system is controlled by the following sen‐  
sors:  
If the detected speed limit has been exceeded,  
the indicator light will flash.  
▷ Cameras behind the windshield.  
Additional information:  
Settings  
1. "CAR"  
Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 35.  
2. "Settings"  
3. "Driver Assistance"  
4. If necessary, "Driving"  
5. "Speed Limit Assistance"  
6. Select the desired setting:  
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.  
▷ "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  
Activating  
1. "CAR"  
2. "Settings"  
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a speed limit is exceeded may depend on  
the Speed Limit Assistant settings.  
Selection lists  
▷ "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.  
Concept  
Lists can be displayed and, if necessary, used for  
certain functions in the instrument cluster or the  
Head-up Display.  
▷ Entertainment source.  
System limits  
▷ Current audio source.  
System limits of the sensors  
Additional information:  
▷ List of most recent telephone calls.  
If necessary, the corresponding menu will open  
on the Control Display.  
▷ Cameras, refer to page 35.  
Functional limitations  
Display  
The system may not be fully functional and may  
provide incorrect information in the following sit‐  
uations:  
▷ 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.  
Depending on the equipment version, the list in  
the instrument cluster may differ from the illus‐  
tration.  
▷ In areas not covered by the navigation sys‐  
tem.  
▷ When roads differ from the navigation, such  
as due to changes in road layout.  
Displaying and using the list  
▷ In case of electronic traffic signs.  
The lists can be displayed and operated using  
the buttons on the steering wheel.  
▷ When passing buses or trucks with traffic  
signs applied to them.  
▷ When the traffic signs do not correspond to  
the standard.  
▷ When traffic signs that are valid for a parallel  
road are detected.  
▷ In the presence of country-specific road signs  
or road layouts.  
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▷ Total time for shut off engine through the  
Auto Start/Stop function.  
Button  
Function  
Change the entertainment  
source.  
▷ Consumption history in form of a chart.  
Pressing the button again will  
close the currently displayed  
list.  
Displays  
1. "CAR"  
2. "Driving information"  
3. "Trip data"  
Show list of most recent tele‐  
phone calls.  
Turn the thumbwheel to select  
the desired setting.  
Consumption history  
The average consumption is shown in the con‐  
sumption history in form of a chart based on the  
distance traveled.  
Press the thumbwheel to con‐  
firm the setting.  
The list of the current entertain‐  
ment source can be displayed  
in the instrument cluster again  
by turning the thumbwheel.  
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:  
▷ Total kilometers.  
Trip data  
▷ Configured interval for displaying trip data.  
Principle  
Values for the trip, such as the average con‐  
sumption or trip kilometers, are displayed.  
▷ Distance traveled depending on the config‐  
ured interval.  
▷ Average speed.  
Selecting and setting widgets in the instrument  
cluster.  
General information  
The trip data can be displayed on the Control  
Display and in the instrument cluster.  
Additional information:  
Widgets, refer to page 154.  
The values can be displayed and reset depend‐  
ing on various intervals, such as after refueling.  
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 on the Control Display  
Overview  
The following information is displayed depending  
on the equipment and the set interval and driving  
mode:  
1. "CAR"  
2. "Driving information"  
3. "Trip data"  
▷ Configured interval for displaying trip data.  
▷ Average fuel consumption depending on the  
configured interval.  
4. "Data since"  
5. Select the desired setting:  
▷ Average speed.  
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▷ "Start of trip ( )": the values are automati‐  
cally reset approx. four hours after the ve‐  
hicle has come to a standstill.  
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  
Concept  
The Sport displays especially support a sporty  
driving style.  
▷ "Factory":  
Average consumption  
since delivery from the factory.  
The values since the time of the factory  
delivery are displayed.  
Display on the Control Display  
▷ "Individual ( )": the values since the last  
manual reset are displayed. The values  
can be reset at any time.  
Overview  
The following information is displayed:  
▷ Boost pressure.  
▷ Engine oil temperature.  
▷ G-Meter.  
Resetting average values  
manually  
The following interval can be reset manually at  
any time: "Individual ( )".  
▷ Torque.  
With the button on the turn signal lever:  
▷ Power.  
1. Continue to press the button on the turn sig‐  
nal lever until the widget for the trip data is  
selected.  
Displays  
1. "CAR"  
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.  
The following widgets can be selected:  
▷ Widget for torque and power.  
▷ Widget for G meter.  
2. Press and hold the button on the turn signal  
lever.  
Additional information:  
Via iDrive:  
Widgets, refer to page 154.  
1. "CAR"  
2. "Driving information"  
3. "Trip data"  
Vehicle status  
4. "Data since"  
5. "Reset individual"  
General information  
The status can be displayed and actions per‐  
formed for several systems.  
The average values and counters are reset.  
Once the average values and counters have  
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Going to the vehicle status  
1. "CAR"  
Overview  
2. "Vehicle status"  
Information at a glance  
Symbols  
Description  
"Flat Tire Monitor": status of the  
run-flat tires, refer to page 337.  
"Tire Pressure Monitor": status  
of the Tire Pressure Monitor, re‐  
fer to page 332.  
Turning on/off  
1. "CAR"  
2. "Settings"  
"Engine oil level": electronic oil  
measurement, refer to  
page 349.  
3. "Displays"  
4. "Head-up display"  
5. "Head-up display"  
"Check Control messages": dis‐  
playing stored Check Control  
messages, refer to page 155.  
Display  
"Required services": displaying  
service notifications, refer to  
page 163.  
Overview  
The following information is displayed on the  
Head-up Display:  
▷ Vehicle speed.  
Head-up Display  
▷ Navigation instructions.  
▷ Check Control messages.  
▷ Selection list in the instrument cluster.  
▷ Driver assistance systems.  
Principle  
The Head-up display projects important informa‐  
tion in the driver's field of view, for instance the  
speed.  
Some of this information is only displayed briefly  
as needed.  
The driver can get information without averting  
his or her eyes from the road.  
Selecting displays in the Head-up  
Display  
1. "CAR"  
General information  
Follow the information on cleaning the Head-up  
Display.  
2. "Settings"  
3. "Displays"  
4. "Head-up display"  
5. Select the desired setting.  
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6. Turn the Controller until the desired height is  
reached.  
Configuring the M MODE programs  
Depending on the selected View mode, various  
settings can be selected.  
7. Press the Controller.  
The height of the Head-up Display can also be  
stored using the memory function.  
1. "CAR"  
2. "Settings"  
3. "Displays"  
Setting the rotation  
4. "Head-up display"  
5. "Configure view"  
6. Select the desired setting.  
The Head-up Display view can be rotated.  
1. "CAR"  
2. "Settings"  
3. "Displays"  
4. "Head-up display"  
5. "Rotation"  
M view  
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.  
Setting the brightness  
The brightness is automatically adjusted to the  
ambient brightness.  
Visibility of the display  
The visibility of the displays in the Head-up Dis‐  
play is influenced by the following factors:  
The base setting can be adjusted manually.  
▷ Seat position.  
1. "CAR"  
▷ Objects on the cover of the Head-up Display.  
▷ Sunglasses with certain polarization filters.  
▷ Wet road.  
2. "Settings"  
3. "Displays"  
4. "Head-up display"  
5. "Brightness"  
▷ 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.  
6. Turn the Controller until the desired bright‐  
ness is set.  
7. Press the Controller.  
Special windshield  
The windshield is part of the system.  
When the low beams are switched on, the  
brightness of the Head-up Display can be ad‐  
justed using the instrument lighting.  
The shape of the windshield makes it possible to  
display a precise image.  
Adjusting the height  
1. "CAR"  
A film in the windshield prevents double images  
from being generated.  
2. "Settings"  
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.  
3. "Displays"  
4. "Head-up display"  
5. "Height"  
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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.  
Shift lights are only shown in the Head-up Dis‐  
play in the M view.  
▷ Current engine speed is displayed in the  
tachometer.  
If the Head-up Display is switched off, the Shift  
lights are displayed in the instrument cluster.  
▷ 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.  
Shift lights 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.  
▷ Current engine speed is displayed in the  
tachometer.  
▷ 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.  
When the maximum RPM is reached, the entire  
display flashes. The fuel supply is reduced to  
protect the engine.  
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