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Displays

Overview

Vehicle features and options

This chapter describes all standard, country-

specific, and optional equipment offered with

the series. It also describes features and func-

tions that are not necessarily available in the

vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or

country versions. This also applies to safety

functions and systems. When using these

functions and systems, the applicable laws

and regulations must be observed.

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Fuel gauge 167

Range 169

Instrument cluster

2

3

Speedometer

Central display range 156

Navigation display

General information

Some of the displays in the instrument cluster

may differ from the illustrations in the Owner's

Manual.

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5

Depending on the equipment: Driver Atten-

tion Camera

Tachometer 168

Selection lists 171

Safety information

Widgets 159

Trip odometer, see Trip data 172

Warning

M Steptronic Sport transmission: gear dis-

play with Drivelogic 169

If the driving information displays on the in-

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

do not use the vehicle. There is a risk of

accident, injury, or property damage. Imme-

diately park the vehicle in a safe manner.

Turning drive-ready state off and on again

may correct the malfunction, allowing you to

continue driving. If the malfunction cannot be

corrected, have the vehicle checked by an au-

thorized service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop.

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7

Engine oil temperature 168

Outside temperature 169

Check Control 160

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9

Speed Limit Assistant 241

Speed Limit Info 226

Time 61

Central display range

Depending on the equipment and configura-

tion, the following is displayed in the central

display range of the instrument cluster:

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Navigation displays such as the map view

or, if destination guidance is active, a route

preview with route guidance information.

Configuring M MODE

Depending on the selected View mode, various

settings can be selected.

▷

Displays for service notifications.

1. "CAR"

Assisted Driving View. Information about

the assist systems is displayed in an ani-

mated surrounding area of the vehicle.

2.

"M menu"

3. "Instrument panel"

4. "Configure view"

Some displays in the central display range can

be configured individually.

5. Select the desired setting.

The displays may vary depending on the

equipment and national-market version.

Configuring additional displays

Depending on the view, additional displays can

be configured for the outer left area of the in-

strument cluster.

View on the instrument cluster

Principle

1. "CAR"

The display in the instrument cluster changes

depending on the program that was selected

via the M MODE button.

2.

"M menu"

3. "Instrument panel"

4. "Configure view"

General information

The following views are available:

5. "Widget selection, left"

6. Select the desired setting.

▷

"ROAD": All driver assistance systems and

Intelligent Safety displays are active on

the instrument cluster for comfort-oriented

driving.

Display

▷

"SPORT": Driver assistance systems and

Intelligent Safety displays are reduced to a

minimum. The digital speed, gear display

with Drivelogic and the tachometer are dis-

played centered in the instrument cluster

and support a sporty driving style. Addi-

tional 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

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3

4

Tachometer

▷

Depending on the equipment:

Gear display with Drivelogic

Widgets in the instrument cluster

"TRACK": All comfort-oriented driver assis-

tance systems and Intelligent Safety dis-

plays are deactivated for driving on a race-

track. Additional displays, e.g., information

about tires and engine, can be configured

for the outer area of the instrument cluster.

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Temporary display

1. "CAR"

Assisted Driving View

2.

"M menu"

Principle

3. "Instrument panel"

4. "Configure view"

Depending on vehicle equipment, information

on driver assistance systems is displayed us-

ing an animation of the vehicle when driver

assistance is enabled.

5. "Display Assisted Driving View when Driver

Assistance is active"

General information

Assisted Driving View is available in the stand-

ard ROAD view.

Display

Depending on the settings, Assisted Driving

View can be displayed permanently or tempo-

rarily with active Driver Assistance in the in-

strument cluster.

Safety information

An example: the indicator and warning lights

for the Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go

function 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 Driving

View.

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-

dent, injury, or property damage. Adjust driv-

ing style to traffic conditions. Watch the sur-

rounding traffic situation closely, be ready to

take over steering and braking at any time,

and actively intervene where appropriate.

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.

Settings

Additional information:

▷

Cameras, refer to page 35.

Permanent display

1. "CAR"

Radar sensors, refer to page 36.

2.

"M menu"

3. "Instrument panel"

4. "Configure view"

5. "Central display area"

6. "Assisted Driving View"

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G-Meter

Instrument cluster with

The G-Meter indicates the forces that are ap-

plied in longitudinal and transverse direction

on the vehicle occupants while driving.

extended features: widgets

Principle

Displays for specific functions can be displayed

in the instrument cluster.

Consumption display

Principle

The following displays can be selected:

Information about consumption can be dis-

played in the form of a consumption display as

a widget in the instrument cluster, for example.

▷

Current entertainment source, e.g., radio.

Torque and power.

G-Meter.

Trip data.

Average consumption

The average consumption indicates the fuel

consumption when driving a specific route.

Consumption display.

Tire data.

M SETUP display.

Engine data.

Current consumption

The current fuel consumption display allows

you to check the current fuel consumption, e.g.,

to drive economically and in an environmen-

tally-friendly manner.

Selecting

Energy recovery

During energy recovery, the kinetic energy of

the vehicle is converted into electric energy in

coasting/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 systems are displayed with their

current settings, e.g., steering.

Engine data

Coolant temperature and boost pressure of the

exhaust turbocharger can be displayed in the

instrument cluster as widget.

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Displaying stored Check Control

messages

Check Control

1. "CAR"

Principle

2. "Vehicle status"

The Check Control system monitors functions

in the vehicle and notifies you of faults in the

monitored systems.

3.

"Check Control messages"

4. Select the desired text message.

General information

Display

A Check Control message is displayed as a

combination of indicator or warning lights and

text messages in the instrument cluster and, if

applicable, in the Head-up display.

Check Control

At least one Check Control message is

displayed or stored.

In addition, an acoustic signal may sound and

a text message may appear on the control dis-

play.

Text messages

Text messages in combination with an icon

in the instrument cluster explain a Check Con-

trol message and the meaning of the indica-

tor/warning lights.

Hiding Check Control messages

Supplementary text messages

Additional information such as the cause of a

fault or the required action can be called up via

Check Control.

With urgent messages the added text will be

automatically displayed on the control display.

Press the button on the turn signal lever.

Depending on the Check Control message, fur-

ther help can be selected.

Continuous display

1. "CAR"

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.

2. "Vehicle status"

3.

"Check Control messages"

4. Select the desired text message.

5. Select the desired setting.

The messages can be hidden for approx.

8 seconds. After this time, they are displayed

again automatically.

Messages after trip completion

Certain messages displayed while driving are

displayed again after drive-ready state is

switched off.

Temporary display

Some Check Control messages are hidden

automatically after approx. 20 seconds. The

Check Control messages are stored and can

be displayed again later.

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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.

Indicator/warning lights

Principle

Indicator/warning lights in the instrument clus-

ter display the status of some functions in the

vehicle and indicate when a fault is present in

the monitored systems.

Additional information:

Airbags, refer to page 185.

General information

The indicator/warning lights can illuminate in a

variety of combinations and colors.

Parking brake

The parking brake is set.

Additional information:

Several of the lights are checked for proper

functioning and illuminate temporarily when

drive-ready state is turned on.

For releasing the parking brake, refer to

page 141.

Red lights

Brake system

The brake pads are worn or there is

another issue with the brake system.

Seat belt reminder

Indicator light illuminates in the follow-

ing situations:

The braking assistance may not be op-

erational. A higher pedal force may be

required for the braking process.

▷

Seat belt on the driver or passenger

side is not buckled.

Have the vehicle checked immediately by an

authorized service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop.

▷

The seat belt reminder can also be acti-

vated if objects are placed on the front

passenger seat.

The seat belt is not buckled on the corre-

sponding rear seat.

If equipped with Equipment Stop

Assistant

Make sure that the seat belts are positioned

correctly.

Emergency Stop Assistant is triggered.

Additional information:

Rear seat belt reminder: seat detection

Emergency Stop Assistant, refer to

page 210.

The seat belt is not buckled on the cor-

responding rear seat.

Risk of collision

Warning light illuminates or flashes in

conjunction with an acoustic signal if

there is risk of imminent collision.

Airbag system

Warning light illuminates briefly: Indi-

cates that the entire airbag system and

seat belt tensioners are operational

Additional information:

▷

Intersection Collision Warning with city

braking function, refer to page 196.

when drive-ready state is switched on.

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Forward Collision Warning with

braking function

Daytime Pedestrian Collision

Mitigation

Warning light illuminates: risk of colli-

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

Increased awareness is required.

The warning light illuminates and a sig-

nal sounds: risk of imminent collision

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

cyclist detected. Immediately initiate braking or

an evasive maneuver.

Warning light flashes and a signal sounds: risk

of imminent collision with a vehicle detected.

Immediately initiate braking or an evasive ma-

neuver.

Additional information:

Daytime Pedestrian Collision Mitigation, refer

to page 199.

Additional information:

Forward Collision Warning with braking func-

tion, refer to page 191.

Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go

function

Intersection Collision Warning: vehicle

detected from the right

Warning light flashes and acoustic sig-

nal sounds: Brake and evade as neces-

sary.

Warning light illuminates: risk of colli-

sion with a vehicle crossing from the

right detected. Increased awareness is

required.

Additional information:

Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function,

refer to page 233.

Warning light flashes and a signal sounds: risk

of imminent collision with a crossing vehicle

detected. Immediately initiate braking or an

evasive maneuver.

Steering Assistant

Depending on vehicle equipment and

national-market version: The warning

light flashes or illuminates.

Additional information:

Intersection Collision Warning with city braking

function, refer to page 196.

A signal sounds: the system is switched off.

Additional information:

Steering Assistant, refer to page 243.

Intersection Collision Warning: vehicle

detected from the left

Steering and Lane Control Assistant:

hands not on steering wheel

Warning light illuminates: risk of colli-

sion with a vehicle crossing from the

left detected. Increased awareness is

required.

Warning light illuminates and acoustic

signal sounds:

Warning light flashes and a signal sounds: risk

of imminent collision with a crossing vehicle

detected. Immediately initiate braking or an

evasive maneuver.

Hands are not grasping the steering

wheel. System interruption is imminent.

The system reduces the speed to a standstill if

applicable.

Additional information:

It is possible that the system will not execute

any supporting steering movements.

Intersection Collision Warning with city braking

function, refer to page 196.

Grab the steering wheel with your hands.

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Additional information:

Reduce the vehicle speed and adjust your driv-

ing style to the road conditions.

Steering Assistant, refer to page 243.

Warning light illuminates: Dynamic Stability

Control has failed or is being initialized. Driving

stability is restricted or has failed.

Yellow lights

If the warning light illuminates continuously,

have the vehicle checked immediately by an

authorized service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop.

Antilock Braking System

The system may not be operational.

The Antilock Braking System is not

available.

Additional information:

The ability to steer may be restricted

during full braking.

Dynamic Stability Control, refer to page 222.

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 216.

Additional information:

▷

Dynamic Stability Control, refer to

page 222.

Steering Assistant

Warning light illuminates and acoustic

signal may sound: A system interrup-

tion is imminent.

▷

M Dynamic Mode, refer to page 223.

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.

Steering Assistant, refer to page 243.

Steering and Lane Control Assistant:

hands not on steering wheel

Additional information:

Flat tire monitor, refer to page 336.

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:

Steering Assistant, refer to page 243.

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 drive and

brake power. The vehicle is stabilized.

▷

Fault caused by systems or devices with

the same radio frequency: after leaving the

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area of the interference, the system auto-

matically becomes active again.

Have the vehicle checked by an authorized

service center or another qualified service cen-

ter or repair shop.

▷

In the case of tires with special appro-

val: the tire pressure monitor was unable

to complete the reset. Reset the system

again.

Additional information:

Socket for OBD on-board diagnostics, refer to

page 353.

Wheel without wheel electronics installed:

Have it checked by an authorized service

center or another qualified service center or

repair shop as needed.

Green lights

Rear seats: seat belt fastened

Malfunction: have the vehicle checked by

an authorized service center or another

qualified service center or repair shop.

The seat belt is buckled on the corre-

sponding rear seat.

Additional information:

Tire pressure monitor, refer to page 330.

Rear seats: seat detection

The seat belt is buckled on the corre-

sponding rear seat.

Steering system

Steering system may not be opera-

tional.

Turn signal

Have the vehicle checked by an author-

ized service center or another qualified service

center or repair shop.

Turn signal is on.

Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator

light indicates that a turn signal bulb

has failed.

Exhaust emissions

Additional information:

▷

The warning light illuminates:

Turn signal, refer to page 143.

Worsening exhaust emissions, e.g.,

due to an incorrectly fitted fuel cap.

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-beam headlights,

refer to page 178.

This indicates that there is excessive misfir-

ing in the engine.

Reduce the vehicle speed and have the ve-

hicle checked immediately; otherwise, se-

rious engine misfiring within a brief pe-

riod can seriously damage emission control

components, in particular the catalytic con-

verter.

Low-beam headlights

Low-beam headlights are switched on.

Additional information:

Parking lights/low-beam headlights,

refer to page 178.

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Driving, refer to page 137.

Lane departure warning

Depending on vehicle equipment and

national-market version:

Manual Speed Limiter

The indicator light illuminates: the sys-

tem is switched on. A lane boundary has been

detected on at least one side of the vehicle and

the system is ready to intervene. Warnings will

be issued. The system can perform steering

interventions.

The indicator light illuminates: the sys-

tem is switched on.

The indicator light flashes: the set

speed limit has been exceeded.

Additional information:

Manual Speed Limiter, refer to page 228.

Indicator light flashes: the system is perform-

ing a steering intervention.

Additional information:

Depending on the equipment: Cruise

Control

Lane departure warning, refer to page 201.

The system is active.

Additional information:

Automatic High Beam Assistant

Driver assistance systems, Cruise Con-

trol, refer to page 226.

Automatic High Beam Assistant is

switched on.

High-beam headlights are switched on

and off automatically depending on the traffic

situation.

Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go

function switched on

Additional information:

The system is turned on.

Additional information:

Automatic High Beam Assistant, refer to

page 180.

Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go

function, refer to page 233.

Automatic Hold: vehicle is held

automatically

Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go

function: vehicle ahead

Steptronic transmission: Automatic

Hold is activated. The vehicle is auto-

matically held in place when it is sta-

tionary.

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.

Additional information:

Driving, refer to page 137.

Indicator light is flashing: vehicle ahead is driv-

ing off.

Automatic Hold: vehicle secured

against rolling away

Additional information:

Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function,

refer to page 233.

Steptronic transmission: The vehicle is

prevented from rolling away after the

brake is applied.

Additional information:

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Lane Change Assistant, refer to page 249.

Speed Limit Assistant activated

Depending on the equipment, the indi-

cator light is illuminated together with

the icon for a speed control system:

Speed Limit Assistant is active and detected

speed limits can be accepted manually for the

displayed system.

Lane Change Assistant: functional

requirements not met

Depending on the national-market ver-

sion:

Arrow icon for lane change gray: lane

change not possible; functional requirements

not met.

Additional information:

Speed Limit Assistant, refer to page 241.

Additional information:

Speed Limit Assistant: apply speed

limit

Lane Change Assistant, refer to page 249.

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.

Assisted Driving Mode Plus

The system is active.

Additional information:

Assisted Driving Mode Plus, refer to

page 248.

Speed Limit Assistant, refer to page 241.

Assisted Driving Mode Plus

Steering Assistant

A different icon may appear, depending

on vehicle equipment.

The system supports the driver in

keeping the vehicle within the lane.

The system is active.

Additional information:

Steering Assistant, refer to page 243.

Assisted Driving Mode Plus, refer to page 248.

Lane Change Assistant: lane change in

progress

Blue lights

Arrow icon for lane change green: the

system carries out a lane change.

High-beam headlights

High-beam headlights have been

switched on.

Additional information:

Lane Change Assistant, refer to page 249.

Additional information:

High-beam headlights, refer to page 144.

Lane Change Assistant: lane change

not possible

Gray lights

Gray line for lane boundary on the ap-

propriate side: system detected a lane

change request. Lane change not cur-

rently possible.

Manual Speed Limiter

The system is interrupted.

Additional information:

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Manual Speed Limiter, refer to page 228.

White lights

Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go

function

Depending on the equipment: Cruise

Control

No Distance Control displayed since

the accelerator pedal is being pressed.

The system is interrupted.

Additional information:

Driver assistance systems, Cruise Con-

trol, refer to page 226.

Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function,

refer to page 233.

Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go

function

Assisted Driving Mode Plus

The system is ready.

Additional information:

Indicator light is illuminated: the system

is interrupted.

Assisted Driving Mode Plus, refer to

page 248.

Indicator light flashes: Conditions are

not adequate for the system to work. The sys-

tem was deactivated but applies the brakes

until you actively resume control by pressing

on the brake pedal or accelerator pedal.

M xDrive: rear-wheel drive activated

The M xDrive 2WD program is acti-

vated. The driving forces are distrib-

uted via the rear axle.

Additional information:

Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function,

refer to page 233.

Additional information:

M xDrive, refer to page 224.

Steering Assistant

The system is on standby and does not

manipulate steering movements.

Fuel gauge

System activates automatically as soon

as all function conditions are fulfilled.

Principle

The current fill level of the fuel tank is dis-

played.

Additional information:

Steering Assistant, refer to page 243.

General information

Assisted Driving Mode Plus

Vehicle inclination may cause the display to

vary.

The system is interrupted and will acti-

vate automatically as soon as all func-

tional requirements are met.

Additional information:

Refueling, refer to page 316.

Additional information:

Assisted Driving Mode Plus, refer to page 248.

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Display

Standby state and drive-

ready state

An arrow next to the fuel pump

icon indicates the vehicle side

on which the fuel filler flap is lo-

cated.

OFF is displayed in the instru-

ment cluster. Drive-ready state

is turned off and standby state

turned on.

The current range is displayed

as numerical value.

READY is displayed in the

instrument cluster. The Auto

Start/Stop function is ready for

automatic engine start.

Indicator light in the instrument

cluster

The yellow indicator light illuminates,

once the fuel reserve is reached.

Additional information:

Operating state of the vehicle, refer to page 39.

Tachometer

Engine oil temperature

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

▷

Cold engine: the needle is at

the low temperature value.

Drive at moderate RPM and

vehicle speeds.

Always avoid RPM in the red warning field. In

this range, the fuel supply is reduced to protect

the engine.

Normal operating tempera-

ture: the needle is in the mid-

dle or in the lower half of the

temperature display.

Reduced rotational speed range

The available rotational speed range may be

reduced due certain factors such as a cold

drive system. This reduction is represented by

shifting the yellow and red advance warning

zone in the tachometer. The maximum possi-

ble engine speed corresponds to the beginning

of the red range.

▷

Hot engine: the needle is at the high tem-

perature value. In addition, a Check Control

message is displayed.

Additional information:

Coolant level, refer to page 349.

Indicator light in the instrument

cluster

A red indicator light is displayed.

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Display

Outside temperature

The current speed is displayed

in the instrument cluster.

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.

M Steptronic Sport

transmission: gear display

with Drivelogic

Safety information

Warning

Even at temperatures above +37 ℉/+3 ℃

there is a risk of icy roads, for instance on

bridges or shady sections of the road. There

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

age. Modify your driving style to the weather

conditions at low temperatures.

Sequential mode

▷

Gear shift indicator, arrow 1.

Engaged gear, arrow 2.

Selected Drivelogic program,

arrow 3.

Drive mode

▷

Engaged gear together with

a D, arrow 1.

Digital tachometer

▷

Selected Drivelogic program,

arrow 2.

General information

The digital tachometer is permanently dis-

played in the instrument cluster.

Range

Adjusting the unit

Depending on the country version, it may be

possible to set the unit for the digital tachome-

ter.

Principle

The range indicates the distance that can still

be covered with the current full tank of fuel.

1. "CAR"

General information

2. "Settings"

The estimated range with remaining fuel is

permanently displayed on the instrument clus-

ter.

3. "General settings"

4. "Units"

5. "Distance"

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.

6. Select the desired setting.

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The Check Control message appears

continuously below a range of approx.

30 miles/50 km.

Display

Detailed information on the service

notifications

More information may be displayed on the

control display.

Safety information

NOTICE

1. "CAR"

With a range below 30 miles/50 km, the

engine may no longer have sufficient fuel.

Engine functions are not ensured anymore.

There is a risk of damage to property. Refuel

promptly.

2. "Vehicle status"

3.

"Required services"

Maintenance work as well as possible le-

gally mandated inspections are displayed.

4. Select an entry to call up detailed informa-

tion.

Display

Icons

The current range is displayed

as a numerical value next to the

fuel gauge.

Icons

Description

No service is currently required.

The time for recommended main-

tenance or a legally mandated in-

spection is approaching.

Service notifications

Principle

The service notifications indicate recom-

mended maintenance work.

Service interval is exceeded.

General information

Entering appointment dates

Enter the dates for the mandatory vehicle in-

spections.

After turning on the drive-ready state, the next

service appointment or the distance remaining

until the next service is displayed briefly in the

instrument cluster.

Make sure that the vehicle's date and time are

set correctly.

A service advisor can read out the mainte-

nance work from the vehicle key.

1. "CAR"

2. "Vehicle status"

Some information on service notifications can

also be shown on the BMW display key.

3.

"Required services"

4. "Vehicle inspection"

5. "Date:"

6. Select the desired setting.

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Display

Gear shift indicator

Principle

The shift point indicator recommends the gear

that best suits the current driving situation. Us-

ing the optimal gear supports an efficient driv-

ing style.

General information

Depending on vehicle equipment and national-

market version, the gear shift indicator is active

in sequential mode of the M Steptronic Sport

transmission.

Depending on the equipment version, the list

in the instrument cluster may differ from the

illustration.

Displaying and using the list

The lists can be displayed and operated using

the buttons on the steering wheel.

M Steptronic Sport transmission:

displays

Icon

Description

Button

Function

Upshift to efficient gear.

Change the entertainment

source.

Pressing the button again will

close the currently displayed

list.

Selection lists

Show list of most recent tele-

phone calls.

Principle

Lists can be displayed and, if necessary, used

for certain functions in the instrument cluster or

the Head-up display.

Turn the knurled wheel to se-

lect the desired setting.

Press the knurled wheel to

confirm the setting.

▷

Entertainment source.

Current audio source.

The list of the current en-

tertainment source can be

displayed in the instrument

cluster again by turning the

knurled wheel.

List of most recent telephone calls.

If necessary, the corresponding menu will open

on the control display.

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▷

Total kilometers.

Trip data

Configured interval for displaying trip data.

Distance traveled depending on the config-

ured interval.

Principle

The trip data display provides various informa-

tion about the trip, e.g., trip distance.

▷

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 159.

The values can be displayed and reset de-

pending on various intervals such as after refu-

eling.

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

1. "CAR"

Overview

2. "Driving information"

3. "Trip data"

The following information is displayed depend-

ing on the set interval and driving mode:

4. "Values since"

5. Select the desired setting:

▷

Configured interval for displaying trip data.

Average consumption depending on the

configured interval.

▷

"Start of trip ( )": the values are auto-

matically reset approx. four hours after

the vehicle has come to a standstill.

▷

Average speed.

Total time for shut off engine through the

Auto Start/Stop function.

"Refueling ( )": the values are automati-

cally reset after refueling with a larger

quantity of fuel.

▷

Consumption history in form of a chart.

"Factory": average consumption since

delivery from the factory.

Displays

1. "CAR"

The values since the time of the factory

delivery are displayed.

2. "Driving information"

3. "Trip data"

▷

"Individual ( )": the values since the last

manual reset are displayed. The values

can be reset at any time.

Consumption history

The average consumption is shown in the con-

sumption history in form of a chart based on

the distance traveled.

Resetting average values manually

The following interval can be reset manually at

any time: "Individual ( )".

Display in the instrument cluster

Depending on the equipment, information

about the distance covered can be displayed

as widget in the instrument cluster.

The following information is displayed:

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With the button on the turn signal lever:

▷

Torque.

Power.

1. Continue to press the button on the turn

signal 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 sig-

nal lever.

Via iDrive:

Additional information:

Widgets, refer to page 159.

1. "CAR"

2. "Driving information"

3. "Trip data"

Vehicle status

4. "Values since"

5. "Reset individual"

General information

The average values and counters are reset.

Once the average values and counters have

been reset, the following interval is automati-

cally set: "Individual ( )".

The status can be displayed and actions per-

formed for several systems.

Going to the vehicle status

1. "CAR"

2. "Vehicle status"

Sport displays

Information at a glance

Principle

The Sport displays especially support a sporty

driving style.

Icons

Description

"Flat Tire Monitor": Status of

the flat tire monitor, refer to

page 336.

Display on the control display

Overview

The following information is displayed:

"Tire Pressure Monitor": status

of the Tire Pressure Monitor,

refer to page 330.

▷

Boost pressure.

Engine oil temperature.

G-Meter.

"Engine oil level": electronic

oil measurement, refer to

page 347.

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Display

Icons

Description

"Check Control messages":

displaying stored Check Con-

trol messages, refer to

page 160.

Overview

The following information is displayed on the

Head-up display:

▷

Vehicle speed.

"Required services": display of

the service notifications, refer

to page 170.

Navigation instructions.

Check Control messages.

Selection list in the instrument cluster.

Driver assistance systems.

BMW Head-up display

Some of this information is only displayed

briefly as needed.

Principle

Selecting displays in the Head-up

display

1. "CAR"

The Head-up display projects important infor-

mation in the driver's field of view, for instance

the speed.

2. "Settings"

General information

Follow instructions for cleaning the Head-up

display in the Vehicle Care chapter.

3. "Displays"

4. "Head-up display"

5. Select the desired setting.

Overview

Configuring M MODE

Depending on the selected View mode, various

settings can be selected.

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

3. "Displays"

4. "Head-up display"

5. "Configure view"

6. Select the desired setting.

The protective glass of the Head-up display is

located in the position marked.

M view

The M view on the Head-up display is a sport-

ier view specific to M and is active in the M

MODES SPORT and TRACK.

Turning on/off

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

3. "Displays"

Setting the brightness

4. "Head-up display"

5. "Head-up display"

The brightness is automatically adjusted to the

ambient brightness.

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The base setting can be adjusted manually.

▷

Seat position.

Objects on the protective glass of the

Head-up display.

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

▷

Dust or dirt on the protective glass of the

Head-up display.

3. "Displays"

4. "Head-up display"

5. "Brightness"

▷

Windshield dirty on inside or outside.

Sunglasses with certain polarization filters.

Wet road.

6. Turn the Controller until the desired bright-

ness is set.

Unfavorable light conditions.

7. Press the Controller.

If the image is distorted, have the basic set-

tings checked by an authorized service center

or another qualified service center or repair

shop.

When the low-beam headlights are switched

on, the brightness of the Head-up display can

be adjusted using the instrument lighting.

Adjusting the height

1. "CAR"

Special windshield

The windshield is part of the system.

2. "Settings"

The shape and coating of the special wind-

shield enable the system to function.

3. "Displays"

4. "Head-up display"

5. "Height"

If damaged, have the special windshield re-

placed by an authorized service center or an-

other qualified service center or repair shop.

6. Turn the Controller until the desired height

is reached.

7. Press the Controller.

Shift lights

The height of the Head-up display can be

stored using the memory function.

Principle

Shift lights on the instrument cluster indicate

the time to upshift in order to achieve the best

possible acceleration.

Setting the rotation

The Head-up display view can be rotated.

1. "CAR"

General information

If the Head-up display is switched on, the Shift

lights will be displayed in the Head-up display.

2. "Settings"

3. "Displays"

4. "Head-up display"

5. "Rotation"

Shift lights are only shown in the Head-up dis-

play in the M view.

6. Turn the Controller until the desired setting

is selected.

If the Head-up display is switched off, the Shift

lights are displayed in the instrument cluster.

7. Press the Controller.

Visibility of the display

The visibility of the displays in the Head-up

display is influenced by the following factors:

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Shift lights in the instrument cluster

▷

Current engine speed is displayed in the

tachometer.

Arrow 1: successive yellow illuminated fields

indicate the upcoming shift point.

Arrow 2: fields are illuminated in red. Do not

wait any further to shift.

When the maximum rotational speed is

reached, the entire display flashes. The fuel

supply is reduced to protect the engine.

Shift lights in the Head-up display

▷

Current engine speed is displayed in the

tachometer.

Arrow 1: successive yellow illuminated fields

indicate the upcoming shift point.

Arrow 2: fields are illuminated in red. Do not

wait any further to shift.

When the maximum rotational speed is

reached, the entire display flashes and the fuel

supply is interrupted in order to protect the en-

gine.

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