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Displays

xView

Vehicle features and options

Depending on vehicle equipment, the following

information is shown in xView, for example:

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.

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Specified longitudinal inclination.

Specified lateral inclination.

Specified height for current position.

Additional information:

With all-wheel drive: Distribution of drive

torque to wheels.

Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.

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:

Live Vehicle

Principle

Live Vehicle is a virtual representation of your

vehicle with different information, e.g., vehicle

status or current driving condition.

1. To adjust the display, go through the menu

as follows: Apps menu / "Vehicle" / "Live

Vehicle".

2. Select the desired setting.

General 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.

BMW Head-up display

Principle

The Head-up display projects important infor-

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

the speed. Information can be recorded with-

out you having to look away from the road.

Displayable content

The following Live Vehicle content is displayed

in alternating sequence or statically depending

on the setting:

The steering wheel buttons can be used to

configure various views for the Head-up dis-

play. Additional settings can be made on the

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

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Vehicle status, refer to page 150.

Current driving condition, refer to page 150.

Sport displays, refer to page 150.

Efficiency trainer, refer to page 324.

Trip data, refer to page 146.

xView.

General information

Follow instructions for cleaning the Head-up

display in the Vehicle Care chapter.

Additional information:

The displayed content may depend on the se-

lected drive mode.

Caring for special components, refer to

page 391.

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Select the menu by tilting the knurled wheel

on the steering wheel where applicable.

Overview

3. Select the desired setting using the knurled

wheel on the steering wheel.

Turning the Head-up display on/off

To turn the Head-up display on/off, go through

the menu as follows: Apps menu / "Vehicle" /

"Displays" / "Head-up display" / "Head-up

display".

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.

Settings

Various settings can be configured for the

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

brightness. You can also set up specific views

on the Head-up display separately, e.g., for

Driver Assistance information.

Displayable information

The following information is displayed on the

Head-up display:

1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps

menu / "Vehicle" / "Displays" / "Head-up

display".

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Speed.

Navigation instructions.

Check Control messages.

Sport displays.

2. Select the desired setting.

Depending on vehicle equipment, the height of

the Head-up display can be stored using the

memory function.

Shift lights.

The Efficiency Coach.

Lists and messages.

The driver assistance systems.

Visibility of the display

The visibility of the displays in the Head-up

display is influenced by the following factors:

Some of this information is only displayed

briefly as needed.

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Seat position.

Objects on the Head-up display's protective

glass.

Configuring a view

Views can be configured for the Head-up dis-

play independently of the view on the instru-

ment cluster, e.g., reduced view.

▷

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

tective glass.

▷

Windshield dirty on inside or outside.

Sunglasses with certain polarization filters.

Wet road.

1.

Press the Settings button on the

steering wheel.

Unfavorable light conditions.

If the image is distorted, have the basic set-

tings checked by an authorized service center

or another qualified service center or repair

shop.

A menu bar is displayed in the instrument

cluster.

2. "HEAD-UP"

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Special windshield

The special windshield is part of the Head-up

display system.

Displaying stored Check Control

messages

Saved Check Control messages and additional

information such as the cause of a fault or

the required action can be called up via Check

Control.

The shape and coating of the special wind-

shield enable this system to function.

If damaged, have the special windshield re-

placed by an authorized service center or an-

other qualified service center or repair shop.

Depending on the Check Control message, fur-

ther help can be selected.

1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps

menu / "Vehicle" / "Vehicle status" / "Check

Control".

Check Control

2. 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

Principle

To hide Check Control messages, tilt

the knurled wheel on the steering

wheel to the left.

The indicator lights and warning lights show

the status of some vehicle functions or indicate

when there is a fault in monitored systems.

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Indicator lights and warning lights can illumi-

nate in a variety of combinations and colors.

Have the vehicle checked immediately by an

authorized service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop.

Some indicator lights are checked for proper

functioning and illuminate temporarily when

drive-ready state is turned on.

Emergency Stop Assistant

The Emergency Stop Assistant is trig-

gered.

Red lights

Additional information:

Seat belt reminder

Emergency Stop Assistant, refer to page 196.

Seat belt on the driver's seat is not

buckled.

Risk of collision

Additional information:

Seat belt reminder, refer to page 105.

The warning light illuminates or flashes

in conjunction with an acoustic signal if

there is a risk of imminent collision.

Airbag system

Additional information:

Warning light illuminates briefly: indi-

cates that the entire airbag system and

seat belt tensioners are operational

Forward Collision Mitigation, refer to page 171.

when drive-ready state is switched on.

Pedestrian Warning

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.

The warning light illuminates: risk of

collision with a person, e.g., a pedes-

trian or a cyclist detected. Increased

awareness is required.

The warning light flashes and a signal sounds:

risk of imminent collision with a person, e.g.,

a pedestrian or a cyclist detected. Immediately

initiate braking or an evasive maneuver.

Additional information:

Airbags, refer to page 166.

Additional information:

Parking brake

Warning function for pedestrians, refer to

page 177.

The parking brake is set.

Additional information:

Forward Collision Warning

Parking brake, refer to page 129.

The warning light illuminates: risk of

collision, e.g., with a vehicle detected.

Increased awareness is required.

Brake system

The brake pads are worn or there is

another issue with the brake system.

The warning light flashes and a signal sounds:

risk of imminent collision with a vehicle de-

tected. Immediately initiate braking or an eva-

sive maneuver.

The braking assistance may not be op-

erational. A higher pedal force may be

required for braking.

Additional information:

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Warning function in rear-end collision situa-

tions, refer to page 174.

Assisted Driving Mode

Warning light flashes and acoustic sig-

nal sounds:

Intersection Collision Warning: vehicle

detected from the right

The system is switched off or will be

interrupted very soon.

The warning light illuminates: risk of

collision with a vehicle crossing from

the right detected. Increased aware-

ness is required.

Warning light illuminates and acoustic signal

sounds:

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.

The warning light flashes and a signal sounds:

risk of imminent collision with a crossing vehi-

cle detected. Immediately initiate braking or an

evasive maneuver.

Additional information:

Warning function at intersections, refer to

page 179.

Assisted Driving Mode, refer to page 224.

Assisted Driving Mode: Hands are not on

steering wheel

Intersection Collision Warning: vehicle

detected from the left

Warning light illuminates and acoustic

signal sounds:

The warning light illuminates: risk of

collision with a vehicle crossing from

the left detected. Increased awareness

is required.

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.

The warning light flashes and a signal sounds:

risk of imminent collision with a crossing vehi-

cle detected. Immediately initiate braking or an

evasive maneuver.

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.

Warning function at intersections, refer to

page 179.

Immediately grasp the steering wheel with

your hands and pay attention to the surround-

ing traffic.

Distance control

Additional information:

Warning light flashes and acoustic sig-

nal sounds: Brake and evade as neces-

sary.

Assisted Driving Mode, refer to page 224.

Additional information:

Yellow lights

Distance Control, refer to page 218.

Antilock Braking System

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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 206.

Have the vehicle checked immediately by an

authorized service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop.

Dynamic Stability Control deactivated, or

increased driving dynamics activated

Dynamic Stability Control is deactivated

or enhanced driving dynamics is acti-

vated.

Additional information:

Antilock Braking System, refer to page 206.

Additional information:

Assisted Driving Mode

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Dynamic Stability Control, refer to

page 206.

Warning light illuminates and acoustic

signal sounds: A system interruption is

imminent.

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Setting for increased driving dynamics, re-

fer to page 207.

Warning light flashes: A lane boundary has

been crossed.

Drive-off support

Drive-off support is activated.

Additional information:

Assisted Driving Mode, refer to page 224.

Additional information:

Drive-off support, refer to page 208.

Assisted Driving Mode: Hands are not on

steering wheel

Flat tire monitor

Steering wheel icon illuminates yellow:

Warning light illuminates: Flat tire or

tire pressure loss has been detected.

Hands are not grasping the steering

wheel. The system is still active.

Reduce your speed and stop cau-

tiously. Avoid sudden braking and steering

maneuvers.

Grab the steering wheel with your hands.

Additional information:

Assisted Driving Mode, refer to page 224.

Additional information:

Flat tire monitor, refer to page 353.

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.

Tire pressure monitor

Warning light illuminates: Flat tire or

tire pressure loss has been detected.

Follow the information in the Check

Control message.

Warning light illuminates: Dynamic Stability

Control has malfunctioned or is initializing.

Driving stabilization is restricted or has failed.

Warning light flashes then illuminates continu-

ously: Flat tires or tire pressure losses cannot

be detected.

If the warning light illuminates continuously,

have the vehicle checked immediately by an

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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.

Have the vehicle checked by an authorized

service center or another qualified service cen-

ter or repair shop.

Additional information:

In the case of tires with special appro-

val: the tire pressure monitor was unable

to complete the reset. Reset the system

again.

Socket for OBD on-board diagnostics, refer to

page 373.

Acoustic pedestrian protection

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 has

malfunctioned. Increased caution when

maneuvering.

If malfunctioning repeatedly, have the vehicle

checked by an authorized service center or an-

other qualified service center or repair shop.

Malfunction: have the vehicle checked by

an authorized service center or another

qualified service center or repair shop.

Additional information:

Acoustic pedestrian protection, refer to

page 119.

Tire pressure monitor, refer to page 346.

Steering system

Green lights

The steering system may not be op-

erational.

Turn signal

Have the vehicle checked by an author-

ized service center or another qualified service

center or repair shop.

The turn signal is turned on.

If the indicator light is flashing unusu-

ally fast, this indicates that a turn signal

bulb has failed.

Exhaust emissions

Additional information:

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The warning light illuminates:

Turn signal, refer to page 152.

The exhaust gas quality is declining,

e.g., because the fuel filler cap is

fitted incorrectly. Have the vehicle

checked as soon as possible.

Parking lights

The parking lights are turned on.

Additional information:

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The warning light flashes under certain cir-

cumstances:

Parking lights, low-beam headlights,

refer to page 156.

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

The low-beam headlights are turned

on.

Additional information:

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Parking lights, low-beam headlights, refer to

page 156.

Cruise Control

The system is active.

Additional information:

Automatic High Beam Assistant

Cruise control, refer to page 215.

Low-beam headlights are turned 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

The high-beam headlights are turned on and

off automatically depending on the traffic.

Additional information:

detected ahead of you.

Automatic High Beam Assistant, refer to

page 153.

Indicator light flashes: Preceding vehicle has

driven off.

Additional information:

Lane departure warning

Distance Control, refer to page 218.

Depending on vehicle equipment and

national-market version:

Speed Limit Assistant

Indicator light flashes: System is ac-

tively issuing a warning. If necessary, the sys-

tem performs a steering intervention.

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.

Additional information:

Lane departure warning, refer to page 183.

Additional information:

Speed Limit Assistant, refer to page 234.

Automatic Hold is activated

After stopping, Automatic Hold auto-

matically secures the vehicle to prevent

it from rolling away.

Assisted Driving Mode

The system supports the driver in

keeping the vehicle within the lane.

Additional information:

Automatic Hold, refer to page 131.

Assisted Driving Mode, refer to page 224.

Automatic Hold holding the vehicle

Lane Change Assistant: lane change in

progress

Automatic Hold secures the stopped

vehicle to prevent it from rolling away,

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

Arrow icon for lane change green: the

system carries out a lane change.

Additional information:

Automatic Hold, refer to page 131.

Lane Change Assistant, refer to page 228.

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Lane Change Assistant: lane change not

possible

Distance Control, refer to page 218.

Gray line for lane boundary on the ap-

propriate side: system detected a lane

change request. Lane change not cur-

rently possible.

Assisted Driving Mode

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 228.

Additional information:

Assisted Driving Mode, refer to page 224.

Assisted Driving Mode Plus

The system is active.

Additional information:

White lights

Cruise Control with Distance Control

Assisted Driving Mode Plus, refer to

page 231.

No Distance Control because accelera-

tor pedal is being pressed.

Blue lights

Additional information:

Distance Control, refer to page 218.

High-beam headlights

High-beam headlights have been

turned on.

Assisted Driving Mode Plus

The system can be used.

Additional information:

High-beam headlights, refer to page 152.

Assisted Driving Mode Plus, refer to

page 231.

Gray lights

Seat belt reminder

Selection lists

Seat belt on the passenger seat or an-

other seat in the vehicle is not buckled.

Principle

Additional information:

Lists can be displayed and, if necessary, used

for certain functions in the instrument cluster or

the Head-up display.

Seat belts, refer to page 103.

Distance control

▷

Entertainment source.

Current audio source.

List of recent calls.

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.

If necessary, the corresponding menu will open

on the control display.

Additional information:

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Example: selecting a radio station

Displaying and using the list

The selection lists can be displayed and op-

erated using the operating elements on the

steering wheel.

1.

To select a radio station, press the

entertainment source button on the right of

the steering wheel.

Operating Function

elements

2.

To switch to the radio stations list,

tilt the knurled wheel to the right.

Change the entertainment

source.

3. Turn the knurled wheel to select a radio

station.

Pressing the button again will

close the currently displayed list.

4. Press the knurled wheel to confirm the se-

lected radio station.

Show list of most recent tele-

phone calls.

Example: changing the entertainment

source

Turn the knurled wheel: display

the list for currently selected en-

tertainment source or scroll up

or down in the list.

1.

Press the entertainment sources

Tilt knurled wheel in corre-

sponding direction: Move selec-

tion to left or right.

button.

2.

To select an entertainment source,

Press knurled wheel: confirm

selection.

turn the knurled wheel.

3. Press the knurled wheel to confirm the se-

lected entertainment source.

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.

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

displayed on the instrument cluster.

General information

The gear shift indicator is active in manual

mode M depending on vehicle equipment and

national-market version.

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Displays

Display

Information on upshifts or downshifts or the

engaged gear is displayed in the instrument

cluster.

On vehicles without a gear shift indicator, the

engaged gear is displayed.

Example Description

In continuous manual mode M:

Optimal gear is engaged.

Needle in lower range of arrow 1: display for

energy recovery such as while decelerating,

CHARGE.

With shift paddles: temporary

manual mode.

Needle in upper range of arrow 2: drive power

in percent, POWER.

With shift paddles: Sport program.

Shift information.

Reduced drive power

The available drive power may be reduced due

to certain factors. The power gauge is auto-

matically adjusted accordingly.

Additional information:

In addition, the icons on the power gauge and

tachometer indicate reduced drive power.

Shift paddles, refer to page 124.

Icon

Description

Power gauge

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.

Principle

The power gauge indicates the currently

drawn drive power as a percentage.

Enabling/disabling the power gauge

The power gauge or the tachometer is dis-

played depending on the selected drive mode

or the individually configured layout.

Depending on vehicle equip-

ment and national-market ver-

sion:

Drive power limitation defined

via the BMW Digital Key.

System-related functional limi-

tation.

A Check Control message is

displayed in addition where ap-

plicable.

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Tachometer

Engine temperature

The engine temperature is displayed in the in-

strument cluster.

General information

Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning

field. In this range, the fuel supply is reduced to

protect the engine.

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If the engine is cold, the nee-

dle is in the blue temperature

range, close to the limit po-

sition of the temperature dis-

play. WARM-UP is also dis-

played.

Activating/deactivating the

tachometer

The tachometer is displayed depending on the

selected drive mode or the individually config-

ured layout.

Drive at moderate RPM and

vehicle speeds.

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At normal operating temperature, the nee-

dle is in the middle or in the left half of the

temperature display.

The tachometer display changes depending

on the selected driving mode.

If the engine is hot, the needle is in the

red temperature range. In addition, a Check

Control message is displayed.

Reduced rotational speed range

The reduced rotational speed range may be

due to certain factors, e.g., a cold drive sys-

tem. The tachometer display is automatically

adjusted depending on the available rotational

speed range.

Additional information:

Coolant level, refer to page 369.

Display

The engine temperature is displayed in the in-

strument cluster.

Standby state and drive-

ready state

▷

If the engine is cold, the nee-

dle is in the blue temperature

range, close to the left-hand

limit position of the temper-

ature display. WARM-UP is

also displayed.

If OFF is displayed in the instru-

ment cluster, drive-ready state

is switched off and standby

state is switched on.

Drive at moderate RPM and

vehicle speeds.

If READY is displayed in the in-

strument cluster, the Auto Start/

Stop function is ready to start

the engine automatically.

▷

At normal operating temperature, the nee-

dle is in the middle or in the left half of the

temperature display.

If the engine is hot, the needle is in the

red temperature range. In addition, a Check

Control message is displayed.

Additional information:

▷

Operating state of the vehicle, refer to

page 41.

Additional information:

▷

Auto Start/Stop function, refer to page 119.

Coolant level, refer to page 369.

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Indicator light in the instrument

cluster

Functional requirements

▷

Manual mode M must be activated.

▷

Advanced mode must be activated.

A red indicator light is displayed.

Additional information:

Advanced mode, refer to page 125.

Outside temperature

Display

Principle

If the outside temperature indicator drops to

+37℉/+3℃ or lower, there is an increased risk

of slippery conditions.

A signal sounds and a Check Control message

is displayed.

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.

Successive fields illuminating yellow indicate

an upcoming shift point.

▷

Shift when all fields illuminate red at the

latest.

Safety information

When the maximum rotational speed is

reached, the entire display flashes red and

the fuel supply is interrupted in order to

protect the engine.

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, and property dam-

age. Modify your driving style to the weather

conditions at low temperatures.

Central display range

Displayable content

In the central display area, the following set-

tings can be selected:

Shift lights

▷

The reduced display.

Trip data, refer to page 146.

Assisted View, refer to page 147.

With navigation system: route preview.

With navigation system: map view.

G-Meter, refer to page 148.

The entertainment.

Principle

Shift lights are temporarily displayed on the

instrument cluster and indicate the correct time

to upshift in order to achieve rapid accelera-

tion.

The Shift lights are active in M Manual mode

and can be shown on the instrument cluster or

Head-up display in combination with the tach-

ometer.

Augmented View.

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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.

Trip data

Principle

The trip data display provides various informa-

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

or trip distance.

Grey lines indicate the recommended min-

imum distance to the preceding vehicle

when speed control systems are deacti-

vated.

The trip data can be displayed on the control

display and in the instrument cluster.

▷

Android Auto©.

Depending on the setting in the Live Vehicle

menu, the trip data is shown on the control

display.

Depending on vehicle equipment and na-

tional-market version, select functions of

a compatible smartphone can also be dis-

played, e.g., map views.

The values can be displayed and reset de-

pending on different intervals.

Some contents for the central display range

can also be configured as a view in the Head-

up display.

Display on the control display

Displayable content

Additional information:

The following trip data is shown on the control

display:

Head-up display, refer to page 133.

Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertain-

ment, and Communication, refer to page 6.

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Configured interval for trip data displays.

The average fuel consumption depend-

ing 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.

▷

The travel time depending on the con-

figured interval.

The distance traveled depending on the

configured interval.

The distance traveled in coasting

mode.

1.

Press the Settings button on the

steering wheel.

Displaying trip data continuously

A menu bar is displayed in the instrument

cluster.

To display trip data permanently, go through

the menu as follows: Apps menu / "Vehicle" /

"Live Vehicle" / "Adaptive content" / "Trip

data".

2. "CONTENT"

Select the menu by tilting the knurled wheel

on the steering wheel where applicable.

Display in the instrument cluster

Information on consumption and distance cov-

ered can be displayed in the instrument cluster

display.

3. Select the desired setting using the knurled

wheel on the steering wheel.

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

matically reset approx. four hours after

the vehicle has come to a standstill.

"Since last refuel": the values are au-

tomatically reset after refueling with a

larger quantity of fuel.

"Since factory": the values since the

time of the factory delivery are dis-

played.

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Current consumption, arrow 1.

Average consumption, arrow 2.

"Since Individual ()": the values since

the last manual reset are displayed. The

values can be reset at any time.

Distance traveled depending on the config-

ured interval, arrow 3.

Resetting average values manually

The average values of the trip data can be

reset manually:

An icon is displayed when coasting.

Total mileage, arrow 4.

▷

"since individ.".

Current consumption

Using the knurled wheel on the steering wheel:

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.

1. Display trip data on the instrument cluster.

2.

Press and hold the knurled wheel on

the steering wheel until the values reset.

Mild hybrid technology: Depending on vehi-

cle equipment, the fuel supply is interrupted

and the engine continues to run when driving

slowly or even when the vehicle is stationary.

In this case, the internal combustion engine is

operated electrically.

To reset the average values via iDrive, go

through the menu as follows: Apps menu /

"Vehicle" / "System settings" / "Time period for

trip data" / "Reset Individual".

The average values and counters are reset.

Once the average values and counters have

been reset, the following interval is automati-

cally activated:

Average consumption

The average fuel consumption is displayed in

the instrument cluster depending on how the

intervals for displaying trip data are configured.

"since individ.".

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.

Assisted View

Principle

With Assisted View, information on the driver

assistance systems can be displayed on the

instrument cluster with a vehicle image.

1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps

menu / "Vehicle" / "System settings" /

"Time period for trip data" / "Values".

Parking and maneuvering information is dis-

played in the Assisted View whenever the

parking assistance system is on.

2. Select the desired setting:

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Additional information:

Safety information

▷

Cameras, refer to page 36.

Radar sensors, refer to page 37.

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, 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

Principle

The G-Meter indicates the forces that are ap-

plied in longitudinal and transverse direction

on the vehicle occupants while driving.

The display can be configured on the central

display range of the instrument cluster.

The values are automatically reset whenever

you start a new drive.

General

Additional information:

You can configure how Assisted View is dis-

played on the central display range.

Central display area, refer to page 145

Additional information:

Manually reseting G-Meter values

1. Display the G-Meter on the instrument

cluster.

Central display area, refer to page 145

Display

2.

Press and hold the knurled wheel on

the steering wheel until the values reset.

Date and time

Various settings can be configured for display-

ing the date and time.

Depending on vehicle equipment and national-

market version, the time zone can be set man-

ually or automatically. Automatic time zone ad-

justment automatically updates the time, the

date, and the time zone as necessary.

An example of active Driver Assistance: the

indicator and warning lights for Distance Con-

trol and Assisted Driving Mode are displayed.

At the same time, the Distance Control is ani-

mated in Assisted View.

The date is set automatically based on the

time zone.

System limits

The detection capability of the Assisted View

system is limited.

1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps

menu / "Vehicle" / "System settings" /

"Time".

Only objects that are detected by the system

are taken into account.

2. Select the desired setting.

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Safety information

Fuel gauge

NOTICE

Principle

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.

The current fill level of the fuel tank is dis-

played.

General information

Vehicle inclination may cause the display to

vary.

Additional information:

Display

Refueling, refer to page 328.

The current range in the instru-

ment cluster is displayed as a

numerical value next to the fuel

gauge.

Display

Next to the fuel gauge in the

instrument cluster, an arrow be-

side the fuel pump icon shows

which side of the vehicle the fuel

filler flap is on.

General information

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.

The current range is displayed as numerical

value.

Indicator light in the instrument

cluster

The Check Control message appears

continuously below a range of approx.

30 miles/50 km.

The yellow indicator light illuminates,

once the fuel reserve is reached.

Setting the units of

measurement

Range

Depending on the national-market version, you

can set the units of measurement for some

values, for instance consumption, distances,

and temperature.

Principle

The range in the instrument cluster indicates

the distance that can still be covered with the

current tank of fuel.

1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps

menu / "Vehicle" / "System settings" /

"Units".

The estimated range with remaining fuel is

permanently displayed on the instrument clus-

ter.

2. Select the desired setting.

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Driving.

Vehicle status

Coasting mode: "Efficient coasting"

"Charging battery"

Principle

With mild hybrid technology:

In the Vehicle status menu, the statuses can

be displayed or actions performed for several

systems such as for Check Control.

▷

Adaptive recuperation.

Depending on the situation, additional in-

formation on adaptive recuperation is dis-

played.

Displaying vehicle status

To display the vehicle status, go through the

menu as follows: Apps menu / "Vehicle" /

"Vehicle status".

▷

Efficient rolling with engine switched off.

Additional information:

▷

Adaptive recuperation, refer to page 322.

Coasting, refer to page 323.

Overview

Functional requirements

Icon

Description

▷

Personal Mode or Efficient Mode drive

mode must be selected.

"Flat Tire Monitor": Status of

the flat tire monitor, refer to

page 353.

▷

With Live Vehicle, the following settings

must be selected: "Adaptive content"

"Tire Pressure Monitor": status

of the Tire Pressure Monitor,

refer to page 346.

Display

"Engine oil level": electronic

oil measurement, refer to

page 367.

"Check Control": displaying

stored Check Control mes-

sages, refer to page 135.

"Service": display of the service

notifications, refer to page 151.

An example:

The adaptive recuperation is active, arrow 1.

The vehicle battery is charged when the vehi-

cle decelerates, arrow 2.

Current driving condition

Principle

The current driving condition is displayed dy-

namically while driving in the Live Vehicle

menu on the control display.

Sport displays

Principle

The following states can be displayed:

The sport displays in the Live Vehicle menu

provide assistance for a sporty driving style.

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Functional requirements

Entering appointment dates

The dates for mandatory vehicle inspections

can be entered.

▷

Sport drive mode must be selected.

▷

With Live Vehicle, the following settings

must be selected: "Adaptive content"

Make sure that the vehicle's date and time are

set correctly.

Display

1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps

menu / "Vehicle" / "Vehicle status" /

"Service" / "Vehicle inspection".

The sport displays are displayed in the Live

Vehicle menu on the control display.

The following information is displayed:

2. Select the desired setting.

▷

The torque.

The power.

The boost pressure.

The engine oil temperature.

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. Go through the menu as follows: Apps

menu / "Vehicle" / "Vehicle status" /

"Service".

Maintenance work as well as possible le-

gally mandated inspections are displayed.

2. Select the desired entry to bring up more

information.

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