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Displays

M MODE, refer to page 211.

Vehicle features and options

Safety information

This chapter describes model-specific equip-

ment, systems, and functions that are currently

available, or may become available in the fu-

ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.

Warning

If the driving information displays on the in-

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

do not use the vehicle. There is a risk of

accident, injury, and property damage. Imme-

diately park the vehicle in a safe manner.

Turning drive-ready state off and on again

may correct the malfunction, allowing you to

continue driving. If the malfunction cannot be

corrected, have the vehicle checked by an au-

thorized service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop.

Additional information:

Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.

Instrument cluster

Principle

The instrument cluster comprises various digi-

tal displays, e.g., a speedometer, time, range,

temperature as well as indicator and warning

lights.

Overview

General information

Some of the displays in the instrument cluster

may differ from the illustrations in the Owner's

Manual.

The view on the instrument cluster can vary

depending on the selected driving mode. The

driving mode is set using the M MODE button.

The following M MODE views are available:

▷

"ROAD": standard view of the instrument

cluster for comfort-oriented driving. All dis-

plays for driver assistance systems and col-

lision warning systems are enabled.

Instrument cluster

Display ranges on the instrument

cluster

The contents of the instrument cluster are

shown using the standard view as an example.

This view is displayed in the following driving

mode:

"SPORT": M View to assist a sporty driv-

ing style. The displays for driver assistance

systems and collision warning systems are

reduced to a minimum.

Depending on the equipment:

"TRACK": M View for driving on a race

track. The driver assistance and collision

warning system displays are deactivated.

"ROAD"

Additional information:

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Operating elements on the steering

wheel

Operating Function

element

Display the menu bar on the in-

strument cluster.

Turn knurled wheel: scroll selec-

tion up or down.

1

Speedometer

2

Driver assistance systems 220

Parking assistance systems 246

Digital speedometer 146

Shift lights 150

Tilt knurled wheel in corre-

sponding direction: Move selec-

tion to left or right.

3

4

5

6

Press knurled wheel: confirm

selection.

Driver Attention Camera 207

M Steptronic Sport transmission: gear dis-

play with Drivelogic 127

Settings

Gear shift indicator 148

Electric motor power gauge 148

Tachometer 148

Specific displays can be configured individu-

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

7

1.

Apps menu

8

9

Outside temperature 150

Electric range 149

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Displays"

10 State of charge indicator 149

11 Driving stability control systems 209

12 Central display range 151

Check Control 140

4. "Instrument cluster"

5. Select the desired setting.

Live Vehicle

Selection lists 147

13 Speed Limit Info 220

Speed Limit Assistant 242

14 Fuel gauge 155

Principle

Live Vehicle is a virtual representation of your

vehicle with different information, e.g., vehicle

status or current driving condition.

15 Range 149

16 Time 154

General information

Additional information:

Corresponding information is shown on the

control display depending on the driving situa-

tion. Fault statuses are not taken into account.

Adaptive content or various static content can

be selected.

Indicator/warning lights, refer to page 140.

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Caring for special components, refer to

page 384.

Adaptive content

The following content is displayed in alternat-

ing order and, if necessary, depending on the

selected drive mode:

Overview

▷

Vehicle status, refer to page 156.

Current driving condition, refer to page 156.

Sport displays, refer to page 156.

Trip data, refer to page 152.

Adjusting the display

In the Live Vehicle menu, adaptive content or

various static content for the display can be

selected on the left-hand side bar:

Head-up display views are projected onto the

windshield through a protective glass. The pro-

tective glass is located between the steering

wheel and windshield.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Live Vehicle"

4. Select the desired setting.

Displayable information

The following information is displayed on the

Head-up display depending on the driving

mode selected:

BMW Head-up display

▷

Vehicle speed.

Principle

Navigation instructions.

Check Control messages.

Shift lights.

The Head-up display projects important infor-

mation, e.g., speed, onto the windshield in the

driver's field of view. Information can be re-

corded without you having to look away from

the road.

Tachometer.

Power gauge.

The steering wheel buttons can be used to

configure various views for the Head-up dis-

play. More settings can be configured on the

control display, e.g., brightness, height, or rota-

tion.

Selector lever display.

Lists and messages.

Driver assistance systems.

Some of this information is only displayed

briefly as needed.

General information

The views on the Head-up display adjust au-

tomatically depending on the selected driving

mode.

Follow instructions for cleaning the Head-up

display in the Vehicle Care chapter.

Additional information:

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Configuring a view

The views for the Head-up display can be set

independently of the display on the instrument

cluster, e.g., a reduced view.

Setting the view

Additional settings can be applied depending

on the driving mode selected and the Head-up

display configuration.

1. "MENU"

2. "Vehicle"

1.

Press the button on the steering

wheel.

3. "Displays"

A menu bar is displayed in the instrument

cluster.

4. "Head-up display"

5. Select the desired setting.

2. "HEAD-UP"

Select the menu by tilting the knurled wheel

on the steering wheel where applicable.

Visibility of the display

The visibility of the displays in the Head-up

display is influenced by the following factors:

3. Select the desired setting using the knurled

wheel on the steering wheel.

▷

Seat position.

Objects on the Head-up display's protective

glass.

Turning the Head-up display on/off

1.

Apps menu

▷

Dust or dirt on the Head-up display's pro-

tective glass.

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Displays"

▷

Windshield dirty on inside or outside.

Sunglasses with certain polarization filters.

Wet road.

4. "Head-up display"

5. "Head-up display"

Unfavorable light conditions.

Settings

If the image is distorted, have the basic set-

tings checked by an authorized service center

or another qualified service center or repair

shop.

Various settings can be configured for the

Head-up display, e.g., height, brightness, or

rotation. In addition, individual displays in the

Head-up display can be set up separately such

as for Driver Assistance.

Special windshield

The windshield is part of the system.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

The shape and coating of the special wind-

shield enable the system to function.

3. "Displays"

If damaged, have the special windshield re-

placed by an authorized service center or an-

other qualified service center or repair shop.

4. "Head-up display"

5. Select the desired setting.

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3. "Vehicle status"

Check Control

4. "Check Control"

5. Select the desired text message.

Principle

The Check Control system monitors functions

in the vehicle and notifies you of faults in the

monitored systems.

Display

A Check Control message is displayed in the

instrument cluster as a text message with an

icon.

A Check Control message is displayed as

a combination of indicator lights or warning

lights and text messages on the instrument

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

play. In addition, an acoustic signal may sound

and a text message may appear on the control

display.

For urgent messages, an added text is auto-

matically displayed on the control display.

If several faults occur at once, the messages

are displayed consecutively.

Certain messages displayed while driving are

displayed again after drive-ready state is

switched off.

Some Check Control messages are hidden au-

tomatically after approx. 20 seconds, but they

will be stored. Stored Check Control messages

can be displayed on the control display. Urgent

Check Control messages are permanently dis-

played but may be hidden temporarily.

Icons in the instrument cluster indicate

an active or saved Check Control mes-

sage.

Hiding Check Control messages

Permanently displayed Check Control mes-

sages can be hidden temporarily. These mes-

sages are automatically displayed again after

approx. 8 seconds.

An arrow icon next to the Check Control

message indicates whether the Check Control

message can be hidden.

Indicator lights and warning

lights

To hide Check Control messages, tilt

the knurled wheel on the steering

wheel to the left.

Principle

The indicator lights and the warning lights on

the instrument cluster show the status of some

functions in the vehicle. The indicator lights

and warning lights indicate faults in monitored

systems.

Displaying stored Check Control

messages

Additional information such as the cause of a

fault or the required action can be called up via

Check Control.

General information

Indicator lights and warning lights can illumi-

nate in a variety of combinations and colors.

Depending on the Check Control message, fur-

ther help can be selected.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

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Several of the lights are checked for proper

functioning and illuminate temporarily when

drive-ready state is turned on.

System fault

Contact an authorized service center or

another qualified service center or re-

pair shop.

Red lights

Emergency Stop Assistant

Seat belt reminder

The Emergency Stop Assistant is trig-

gered.

Seat belt on the driver's seat is not

buckled.

Additional information:

Emergency Stop Assistant, refer to page 198.

Seat belt reminder, refer to page 106.

Risk of collision

Airbag system

Warning light illuminates or flashes in

conjunction with an acoustic signal if

there is risk of imminent collision.

Warning light illuminates briefly: indi-

cates that the entire airbag system and

seat belt tensioners are operational

when drive-ready state is switched on.

Additional information:

Warning light does not illuminate or illuminates

continuously: the airbag system or the seat

belt tensioners may not be operational. Have

the vehicle checked immediately by an author-

ized service center or another qualified service

center or repair shop.

Forward Collision Mitigation, refer to page 175.

Pedestrian Warning

Warning light illuminates: risk of colli-

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

or a cyclist. Increased awareness is re-

quired.

Additional information:

Airbags, refer to page 170.

Warning light flashes and a signal sounds: risk

of imminent collision with a person, e.g., a pe-

destrian or a cyclist. Immediately initiate brak-

ing or an evasive maneuver.

Parking brake

The parking brake is set.

Additional information:

Warning function for pedestrians, refer to

page 181.

Parking brake, refer to page 129.

Brake system

Forward Collision Warning

The brake pads are worn or there is

another issue with the brake system.

Warning light illuminates: risk of colli-

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

Increased awareness is required.

The braking assistance may not be op-

erational. A higher pedal force may be

required for braking.

Warning light flashes and a signal sounds: risk

of imminent collision with a vehicle detected.

Immediately initiate braking or an evasive ma-

neuver.

Have the vehicle checked immediately by an

authorized service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop.

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Additional information:

Assisted Driving Mode

Warning function in rear-end collision situa-

tions, refer to page 178.

Warning light flashes and acoustic sig-

nal sounds:

The system is switched off or will be

interrupted very soon.

Intersection Collision Warning: vehicle

detected from the right

Warning light illuminates and acoustic signal

sounds:

Warning light illuminates: risk of colli-

sion with vehicle crossing from the right

detected. Increased awareness is re-

quired.

The driver's line of sight is not directed at the

surrounding traffic. System interruption is im-

minent. The system reduces the speed to a

standstill if applicable. It is possible that the

system will not execute any supporting steer-

ing movements.

Warning light flashes and a signal sounds: risk

of imminent collision with a crossing vehicle

detected. Immediately initiate braking or an

evasive maneuver.

Additional information:

Assisted Driving Mode, refer to page 232.

Warning function at intersections, refer to

page 182.

Assisted Driving Mode: Hands are not

on steering wheel

Intersection Collision Warning: vehicle

detected from the left

Warning light illuminates and acoustic

signal sounds:

Warning light illuminates: risk of colli-

sion with vehicle crossing from the left

detected. Increased awareness is re-

quired.

The hands are not on the steering

wheel or, depending on the vehicle equipment

and national-market version, the driver's line of

sight is not directed at the surrounding traffic.

System interruption is imminent.

Warning light flashes and a signal sounds: risk

of imminent collision with a crossing vehicle

detected. Immediately initiate braking or an

evasive maneuver.

The system reduces the speed to a standstill if

applicable.

It is possible that the system will not execute

any supporting steering movements.

Additional information:

Warning function at intersections, refer to

page 182.

Immediately grasp the steering wheel with

your hands and pay attention to the surround-

ing traffic.

Additional information:

Distance Control

Assisted Driving Mode, refer to page 232.

Warning light flashes and acoustic sig-

nal sounds: Brake and evade as neces-

sary.

Yellow lights

Additional information:

Antilock Braking System

Distance Control, refer to page 226.

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The system may not be operational.

The Antilock Braking System is not

available.

authorized service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop.

Additional information:

The ability to steer may be restricted during full

braking.

Dynamic Stability Control, refer to page 214.

Have the vehicle checked immediately by an

authorized service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop.

Dynamic Stability Control deactivated

The Dynamic Stability Control is deac-

tivated or the M Dynamic Mode is acti-

vated.

Additional information:

Antilock Braking System, refer to page 209.

Additional information:

▷

Dynamic Stability Control, refer to

page 214.

Assisted Driving Mode

Warning light illuminates and acoustic

signal sounds: A system interruption is

imminent.

▷

M Dynamic Mode, refer to page 216.

Flat tire monitor

Warning light flashes: A lane boundary has

been crossed.

Warning light illuminates: Flat tire or

tire pressure loss has been detected.

Additional information:

Reduce your speed and stop cau-

tiously. Avoid sudden braking and steering

maneuvers.

Assisted Driving Mode, refer to page 232.

Assisted Driving Mode: Hands are not

on steering wheel

Additional information:

Flat tire monitor, refer to page 349.

Hands are not grasping the steering

wheel. The system is still active.

Tire pressure monitor

Grab the steering wheel with your

hands.

Warning light illuminates: Flat tire or

tire pressure loss has been detected.

Follow the information in the Check

Control message.

Additional information:

Assisted Driving Mode, refer to page 232.

Warning light flashes then illuminates continu-

ously: Flat tires or tire pressure losses cannot

be detected.

Dynamic Stability Control

Warning light flashes: Dynamic Stabil-

ity Control is regulating the driving and

brake power. The vehicle is stabilized.

Reduce the vehicle speed and adjust your driv-

ing style to the road conditions.

▷

Fault caused by systems or devices with

the same radio frequency: after leaving the

area of the interference, the system auto-

matically becomes active again.

▷

In the case of tires with special appro-

val: the tire pressure monitor was unable

to complete the reset. Reset the system

again.

Warning light illuminates: Dynamic Stability

Control has malfunctioned or is initializing.

Driving stabilization is restricted or has failed.

If the warning light illuminates continuously,

have the vehicle checked immediately by an

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▷

Wheel without wheel electronics installed:

Have it checked by an authorized service

center or another qualified service center or

repair shop as needed.

Acoustic pedestrian protection

Acoustic pedestrian protection has

malfunctioned. Increased caution when

maneuvering.

Malfunction: have the vehicle checked by

an authorized service center or another

qualified service center or repair shop.

If malfunctioning repeatedly, have the vehicle

checked by an authorized service center or an-

other qualified service center or repair shop.

Additional information:

Tire pressure monitor, refer to page 343.

Acoustic pedestrian protection, refer to

page 120.

Steering system

The steering system may not be op-

erational.

Charging capacity limited

Additional information:

Have the vehicle checked by an author-

ized service center or another qualified service

center or repair shop.

Charge vehicle, refer to page 314.

M xDrive

Exhaust emissions

M xDrive is malfunctioning.

Have the vehicle checked immediately

by an authorized service center or an-

other qualified service center or repair shop.

▷

The warning light illuminates:

The exhaust gas quality is declining,

e.g., because the fuel filler cap is

fitted incorrectly. Have the vehicle

checked as soon as possible.

Additional information:

M xDrive, refer to page 217.

▷

The warning light flashes under certain cir-

cumstances:

Green lights

This indicates that there is excessive misfir-

ing in the engine.

Turn signal

Reduce the vehicle speed and have the ve-

hicle checked immediately; otherwise, se-

rious engine misfiring within a brief pe-

riod can seriously damage emission control

components, in particular the catalytic con-

verter.

Turn signal is on.

Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator

light indicates that a turn signal bulb

has failed.

Additional information:

Have the vehicle checked by an authorized

service center or another qualified service cen-

ter or repair shop.

Turn signal, refer to page 158.

Parking lights

Additional information:

Parking lights are switched on.

Additional information:

Socket for OBD on-board diagnostics, refer to

page 366.

Parking lights, low-beam headlights,

refer to page 161.

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Automatic Hold, refer to page 132.

Low-beam headlights

Low-beam headlights are switched on.

Cruise Control

Additional information:

The system is active.

Parking lights, low-beam headlights,

refer to page 161.

Additional information:

Cruise control, refer to page 224.

Automatic High Beam Assistant

Low-beam headlights are switched on

and the Automatic High Beam Assis-

tant is activated.

Distance Control

Indicator light illuminates: Vehicle has

been detected ahead of you. The vehi-

cle icon goes out if no vehicle has been

detected ahead of you.

High-beam headlights are switched on and

off automatically depending on the traffic sit-

uation.

Indicator light flashes: Preceding vehicle has

driven off.

Additional information:

Automatic High Beam Assistant, refer to

page 159.

Additional information:

Distance Control, refer to page 226.

Lane departure warning

Speed Limit Assist

Depending on vehicle equipment and

national-market version:

The detected speed limit can be ap-

plied with the SET button. As soon as

the speed limit has been applied, a

green checkmark is displayed.

Indicator light flashes: the system ac-

tively issues a warning. If necessary, the sys-

tem performs a steering intervention.

Additional information:

Speed Limit Assistant, refer to page 242.

Lane departure warning, refer to page 186.

Assisted Driving Mode

Automatic Hold is activated

The system supports the driver in

keeping the vehicle within the lane.

After stopping, Automatic Hold auto-

matically secures the vehicle to prevent

it from rolling away.

Additional information:

Assisted Driving Mode, refer to page 232.

Additional information:

Automatic Hold, refer to page 132.

Lane Change Assistant: lane change in

progress

Automatic Hold holding the vehicle

Arrow icon for lane change green: the

system carries out a lane change.

Automatic Hold secures the stopped

vehicle to prevent it from rolling away,

e.g., when stopped at a traffic light.

Additional information:

Lane Change Assistant, refer to page 236.

Additional information:

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Distance Control, refer to page 226.

Lane Change Assistant: lane change

not possible

Assisted Driving Mode

Gray line for lane boundary on the ap-

propriate side: system detected a lane

change request. Lane change not cur-

rently possible.

The system is on standby and does not

manipulate steering movements.

System activates automatically as soon

as all function conditions are fulfilled.

Additional information:

Lane Change Assistant, refer to page 236.

Additional information:

Assisted Driving Mode, refer to page 232.

Assisted Driving Mode Plus

The system is active.

Additional information:

White lights

Cruise Control with Distance Control

Assisted Driving Mode Plus, refer to

page 239.

No Distance Control because accelera-

tor pedal is being pressed.

Additional information:

Blue lights

Distance Control, refer to page 226.

High-beam headlights

High-beam headlights have been

switched on.

Assisted Driving Mode Plus

The system can be used.

Additional information:

High-beam headlights, refer to page 158.

Assisted Driving Mode Plus, refer to

page 239.

Gray lights

Seat belt reminder

Digital tachometer

Seat belt on the passenger seat or an-

other seat in the vehicle is not buckled.

General information

The digital speedometer is permanently dis-

played in all driving modes. The speed cur-

rently driven is displayed.

Additional information:

Seat belts, refer to page 104.

Distance Control

Adjusting the unit

Depending on the national-market version, it

may be possible to set the unit for the digital

tachometer.

Indicator light flashes: Conditions are

not adequate for the system to work.

The system was deactivated but ap-

plies the brakes until you actively resume con-

trol by pressing on the brake pedal or accelera-

tor pedal.

1.

Apps menu

2. "All apps"

Additional information:

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3. "System settings"

4. "Units"

Display

5. "Distance"

6. Select the desired setting.

Selection lists

Principle

Lists can be displayed and, if necessary, used

for certain functions in the instrument cluster or

the Head-up display.

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

displayed on the instrument cluster.

▷

Entertainment source.

Example: selecting a radio station

Current audio source.

List of most recent telephone calls.

1.

Press the entertainment sources

If necessary, the corresponding menu will open

on the control display.

button.

Displaying and using the list

The selection lists can be displayed and op-

erated using the operating elements on the

steering wheel.

2.

To switch to the list of radio sta-

tions, tilt the knurled wheel to the right.

3. Turn the knurled wheel to select a radio

station.

4. Press the knurled wheel to confirm the se-

lected radio station.

Operating Function

elements

Change the entertainment

source.

Example: changing the entertainment

source

Pressing the button again will

close the currently displayed list.

1.

Press the entertainment sources

Show list of most recent tele-

phone calls.

button.

2.

To select an entertainment source,

turn the knurled wheel.

Turn the knurled wheel: display

the list for currently selected en-

tertainment source or scroll up

or down in the list.

3. Press the knurled wheel to confirm the se-

lected entertainment source.

Tilt knurled wheel in corre-

sponding direction: Move selec-

tion to left or right.

Press knurled wheel: confirm

selection.

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Arrow 2: range for electric driving.

Gear shift indicator

The electric driving range is variable and may

change depending on the driving situation.

Principle

The shift point indicator recommends the gear

that best suits the current driving situation. Us-

ing the optimal gear supports an efficient driv-

ing style.

Reduced drive power

The available power may be reduced due to

certain factors. The power gauge is automati-

cally adjusted accordingly.

General information

In addition, the icons in the power gauge indi-

cate a reduced drive power.

Depending on vehicle equipment and national-

market version, the gear shift indicator is ac-

tive in sequential mode of the M Steptronic

Sport transmission. Suggestions for consump-

tion-optimized shifting are displayed.

Icon

Description

Blue icon: cold drivetrain.

White icon: increased drive sys-

tem temperature, for instance

due to sustained or high

power demand when driving

on mountain roads.

Display

Icon

Description

Shift up to the most fuel efficient

gear.

System-related functional limi-

tation.

A Check Control message is

displayed in addition where ap-

plicable.

Power gauge for electric

motor

Tachometer

Principle

The power gauge indicates the current electric

drive power as a percentage.

General information

The engine has a permissible rotational speed

range. Excessive speeds are indicated by a

yellow prewarning field and a red warning field.

The permissible speed increases as the engine

oil temperature increases.

Display

Always avoid RPM in the red warning field. In

this range, the fuel supply is reduced to protect

the engine.

Display

The tachometer display changes depending

on the selected driving mode.

Arrow 1: display for energy recovery, e.g., dur-

ing deceleration.

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The following factors, for example, are taken

into account when calculating the range:

Reduced rotational speed range

The available rotational speed range may be

reduced due certain factors such as a cold

drive system. The tachometer display is auto-

matically adjusted depending on the available

rotational speed range.

▷

Automatic climate control settings.

Driving style.

Climate conditions.

Vehicle load.

Icon Description

The total range is the electric range together

with the combustion engine range.

Power is reduced while the vehicle is

broken in.

Additional information:

Fuel gauge and total range, refer to page 155.

Standby state and drive-

ready state

Safety information

Warning

OFF is displayed in the instru-

ment cluster. Drive-ready state

is turned off and standby state

turned on.

Even when it is indicated that the high-volt-

age battery is discharged, the high-voltage

system is always still under high voltage.

There is a risk of fire or a risk of injury. Do

not touch or change live parts, e.g., orange

high-voltage cables, even when the batteries

are discharged.

When the drive-ready state

is switched on, READY is dis-

played in the instrument cluster.

If necessary, the combustion en-

gine starts automatically.

Display

The display indicates that the

high-voltage battery is almost

fully discharged or the electric

drive is currently not available.

Additional information:

▷

Operating state of the vehicle, refer to

page 44.

Charge state indicator and

electric range

If this icon is displayed, the

electric drive is not available be-

cause the high-voltage battery is

too cold or too warm. A Check

Control message is displayed

where applicable.

Principle

The charge state indicator provides informa-

tion about the battery charge and electric

range on the instrument cluster.

General information

Various factors are taken into account when

calculating the electric range. The electric

range value is adapted dynamically.

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The function is not available for the first 10 sec-

onds after locking.

Outside temperature

Additional information:

General information

If the indicator drops to +37℉/+3℃ or lower, a

signal sounds.

Charge vehicle, refer to page 314.

Overview

A Check Control message is displayed.

There is an increased risk of ice on roads.

When the vehicle is stationary or at low speed,

the temperature displayed may differ slightly

from the actual outside temperature due to ex-

ternal environmental influences.

Safety information

Warning

1

Current state of charge 322

Current range 322

Even at temperatures above +37 ℉/+3 ℃

there is a risk of icy roads, for instance on

bridges or shady sections of the road. There

is a risk of accident, injury, and property dam-

age. Modify your driving style to the weather

conditions at low temperatures.

2

3

4

Current charging capacity 322

Range when reaching the charging desti-

nation 322

5

6

7

Set departure time 323

Departure air conditioning 324

Charge target set 322

Charging screen

8

Set or maximum current limit 314

Principle

Shift lights

The charging screen displays information

about the charging process in the instrument

cluster.

Principle

Shift lights indicate the suitable upshift point at

which optimal acceleration can be achieved.

General information

Some of the displays in the instrument cluster

may differ from the illustrations in the Owner's

Manual.

General information

Successive fields illuminating yellow indicate

the upcoming shift point.

When the vehicle is locked, the most important

information is displayed for a short period of

time.

Shift when all fields illuminate red at the latest.

When the maximum rotational speed is

reached, the entire display flashes and the fuel

supply is interrupted in order to protect the en-

gine.

Display charging screen again:

With the charging cable plugged in,

press the button on the vehicle key.

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Functional requirement

If the vehicle is equipped with an M Steptronic

Sport transmission, sequential mode must be

selected to display the shift lights.

Central display range

Displayable content

The following settings are available depending

on the driving mode selected:

Shift lights in the instrument cluster

▷

Reduced display.

Trip data, refer to page 152.

Assisted View, refer to page 153.

Navigation system route preview.

Navigation system map view.

M Setup, refer to page 209.

Information on the systems configured us-

ing the SETUP button.

▷

Drive data.

Tire data.

The Shift lights are shown on the instrument

cluster in the following situations:

The Head-up display is deactivated or the fol-

lowing drive mode is activated: "ROAD".

Information on wheels and tires can be dis-

played.

▷

Sport displays, refer to page 156.

G-Meter, refer to page 154.

Entertainment.

Shift lights in the Head-up display

Augmented View.

Depending on vehicle equipment, Aug-

mented View on the instrument cluster en-

ables the visualization of driver assistance

systems on the actual vehicle's surround-

ings.

Grey lines indicate the recommended min-

imum distance to the preceding vehicle

when speed control systems are deacti-

vated.

The shift lights, arrow 1, are displayed above

the tachometer, arrow 2.

The shift lights are shown on the Head-up dis-

play in the following driving modes:

▷

Android Auto©.

Depending on vehicle equipment and na-

tional-market version, select functions of

a compatible smartphone can also be dis-

played, e.g., map views.

▷

"SPORT"

Depending on vehicle equipment: "TRACK"

Some contents for the central display range

can also be configured as a view in the Head-

up display.

Additional information:

Head-up display, refer to page 138.

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Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertain-

ment, and Communication, refer to page 6.

▷

Configured interval for displaying trip data.

Average fuel consumption depending

on the configured interval.

Configuring the central display

range

The content of the central display range on the

instrument cluster can be configured individu-

ally, for instance the trip data display.

▷

Average electrical consumption de-

pending on the configured interval.

Travel time depending on the config-

ured interval.

Distance traveled depending on the

configured interval.

Odometer for driving without a com-

bustion engine.

1.

Press the button on the steering

wheel.

A menu bar is displayed in the instrument

cluster.

Displaying trip data continuously

1.

Apps menu

2. "CONTENT"

2. "Vehicle"

Select the menu by tilting the knurled wheel

on the steering wheel where applicable.

3. "Live Vehicle"

4. "Content"

5. "Trip data"

3. Select the desired setting using the knurled

wheel on the steering wheel.

Display in the instrument cluster

Information on consumption and distance cov-

ered can be displayed in the instrument clus-

ter.

Trip data

Principle

The trip data display provides various informa-

tion about the trip, e.g., average consumption

or trip distance.

General information

The trip data can be displayed on the control

display and in the instrument cluster.

Depending on the setting in the Live Vehicle

menu, the trip data is shown on the control

display.

▷

Current consumption, electric, arrow 1.

Current consumption, fuel, arrow 2.

Average consumption, fuel, arrow 3.

Average consumption, electric, arrow 4.

The values can be displayed and reset de-

pending on different intervals.

Display on the control display

Distance traveled depending on the interval

set, arrow 5.

General information

The following trip data is shown on the control

display:

▷

Total distance, arrow 6.

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Using the knurled wheel on the steering wheel:

1. Display trip data in the instrument cluster.

Current consumption

The current consumption display allows you

to check the current energy consumption and

the current fuel consumption, e.g., to drive effi-

ciently.

2. Press and hold the

knurled wheel

on the steering wheel until the values are

reset.

Average consumption

Via iDrive:

The average power consumption and the

average fuel consumption are displayed de-

pending on how the intervals for displaying trip

data are configured.

1. Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "System settings"

4. "Time period for trip data"

5. "Reset Individual"

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.

The average values and counters are reset.

Once the average values and counters have

been reset, the following interval is automati-

cally activated:

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

"Since Individual ( )"

3. "System settings"

4. "Time period for trip data"

5. "Values"

Assisted View

6. Select the desired setting:

Principle

▷

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

matically reset approx. four hours after

the vehicle has come to a standstill.

With Assisted View, information on driver as-

sistance systems can be displayed on the in-

strument cluster with a vehicle animation.

▷

"Since last refuel": the values are au-

tomatically reset after refueling with a

larger quantity of fuel.

Assisted View is available in the following driv-

ing mode:

"ROAD"

▷

"Since last charge": the values are auto-

matically reset after charging.

If the parking assistance system is on, parking

and maneuvering information is shown in As-

sisted View for all driving modes.

"Since factory": the values since the

time of the factory delivery are dis-

played.

Safety information

▷

"Since Individual": the values since the

last manual reset are displayed. The

values can be reset at any time.

Warning

The system cannot serve as a substitute for

the driver’s personal judgment in assessing

the traffic situation. Based on the limits of

the system, it cannot independently react to

all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-

Resetting average values manually

The following interval can be reset manually at

any time:

"Since Individual ( )"

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dent, injury, and property damage. Adjust

driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the

surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready

to take over steering and braking at any time,

and actively intervene where appropriate.

G-Meter

General information

The G-Meter indicates the forces that are ap-

plied in longitudinal and transverse direction

on the vehicle occupants while driving.

General

The display can be configured on the central

display range of the instrument cluster.

You can configure how Assisted View is dis-

played on the central display range.

The values are automatically reset whenever

you start a new drive.

Additional information:

Central display area, refer to page 151

Additional information:

Central display area, refer to page 151

Display

Manually reseting G-Meter values

1. Display the G-Meter on the instrument

cluster.

2.

Press and hold the knurled wheel

on the steering wheel until the values are

reset.

An example with active Driver Assistance: the

indicator and warning lights for the distance

control and the Lane Change Assistant indi-

cate a lane change to the next lane. At the

same time, the lane change to the next lane is

shown with animation in the Assisted View.

Date and time

Various settings can be applied for the date

and time display such as the date format.

Depending on vehicle equipment and national-

market version, the time zone can be set or

automatic time zone enabled. With automatic

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

the time zone are updated automatically.

System limits

The system's detection capability is limited.

Only objects that are detected by the system

are taken into account.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

Additional information:

3. "System settings"

4. "Date and time"

5. Select the desired settings.

▷

Cameras, refer to page 39.

Radar sensors, refer to page 40.

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Indicator light in the instrument

cluster

Fuel gauge and total range

The yellow indicator light illuminates,

once the fuel reserve is reached.

Principle

The fuel gauge shows information on the cur-

rent fuel tank fill level and the total range on

the instrument cluster.

Overall range

The total range considers the contents of the

fuel tank as well as the electric energy in the

high-voltage battery. If the prerequisites for

electric driving are not met, the total range

considers the content of the fuel tank only.

General information

Vehicle inclination may cause the display to

vary.

Additional information:

Refueling, refer to page 327.

With a low remaining range, a Check Control

message is briefly displayed. A low remaining

range means that engine functions cannot al-

ways be ensured for sporty driving, e.g., when

cornering at speed.

Safety information

NOTICE

The Check Control message appears

continuously below a range of approx.

30 miles/50 km.

With a range below 30 miles/50 km, the

engine may no longer have sufficient fuel.

Engine functions are not ensured anymore.

There is a risk of property damage. Refuel

promptly.

Additional information:

Battery charge indicator and electric range, re-

fer to page 149

Display

Setting the units of

measurement

Depending on the national-market version, you

can set the units of measurement for some

values, for instance consumption, distances,

and temperature.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

Current total range, arrow 1.

3. "System settings"

4. "Units"

Current fill level of fuel tank, arrow 2.

Arrow icon for the vehicle side on which the

fuel filler flap is located, arrow 3.

5. Select the desired setting.

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The following states can be displayed:

Vehicle status

▷

Driving.

Electric driving.

General information

The status can be displayed and actions per-

formed for several systems such as for Check

Control.

Additional information on electric driving is

displayed depending on the situation.

▷

"CHARGING BATTERY"

Functional requirements

Displaying vehicle status

▷

The following driving mode is selected:

1.

Apps menu

"ROAD"

2. "Vehicle"

▷

For Live Vehicle, select the following set-

ting: "Adaptive content".

3. "Vehicle status"

Overview

Display

Icon

Description

"Battery temperature": Tem-

perature of high-voltage bat-

tery, refer to page 314.

"FLAT TIRE MONITOR": Sta-

tus of the flat tire monitor, refer

to page 349.

"Tire Pressure Monitor": status

of the Tire Pressure Monitor,

refer to page 343.

An example:

The vehicle battery is charged when the vehi-

cle decelerates.

"Engine oil level": electronic

oil measurement, refer to

page 360.

Sport displays

"Check Control": displaying

stored Check Control mes-

sages, refer to page 140.

Principle

The Sport displays especially support a sporty

driving style.

"Service": display of the service

notifications, refer to page 157.

Functional requirements

Current driving condition

▷

SPORT driving mode is selected.

▷

The following setting is selected for Live

Vehicle:"Adaptive content"

General information

The current driving condition is displayed dy-

namically while driving in the Live Vehicle

menu on the control display.

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Maintenance measures as well as legally

mandated inspections are displayed.

Indicators on control display

The sport displays are displayed in the Live

Vehicle menu on the control display.

5. Select the desired entry.

The following information is displayed:

Entering appointment dates

Dates for mandatory vehicle inspections can

be entered.

▷

Torque.

Power.

Boost pressure.

Engine oil temperature.

Make sure that the vehicle's date and time are

set correctly.

1.

Apps menu

Display in the instrument cluster

Sport displays can be shown in the central dis-

play area of the instrument cluster. Sport dis-

plays include information on power and torque.

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Vehicle status"

4. "Service"

Additional information:

5. "Vehicle inspection"

6. "Date:"

Central display area, refer to page 151

7. Select the desired setting.

Service

Principle

The service notifications indicate recom-

mended maintenance work.

General information

After turning on, the next service appointment

or the distance remaining until the next servic-

ing is displayed briefly on the instrument clus-

ter.

A service advisor can read out the mainte-

nance work from the vehicle key.

Display

More information may be displayed on the

control display.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Vehicle status"

4. "Service"

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