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to the selected options or country versions.

This also applies to safety-related functions

and systems. When using these functions and

systems, the applicable country provisions

must be observed.

Vehicle features and options

This chapter describes all standard, country-

specific and optional features offered with the

series. It also describes features that are not

necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due

Overview, instrument cluster

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3

4

Fuel gaugeꢀꢁ94

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6

7

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Engine oil temperatureꢀꢁ94

Current fuel consumption

Electronic displaysꢀꢁ86

Reset milesꢀꢁ94

Speedometer

Messages, for example, Check Control

Tachometerꢀꢁ94

Electronic displays

▷

Selection lists, refer to page 98.

▷

Date, refer to page 95.

External temperature, refer to page 95.

Auto Start/Stop function, refer to page 72.

Onboard computer, refer to page 99.

Energy recovery, refer to page 96.

Transmission display, refer to page 84.

Miles/trip miles, refer to page 94.

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Messages, e.g., Check Control, refer to

page 90.

▷

Range, refer to page 95.

Status, Driving Dynamics Control, refer to

page 145.

Current fuel consumption, refer to

page 95.

▷

Service requirements, refer to page 96.

Speed Limit Info, refer to page 97.

Time, refer to page 95.

Navigation display, see Owner's Manual for

Navigation, Entertainment and Communi‐

cation.

Multifunctional instrument display

The concept

The instrument display is a variable display. In

the event of a program change, the display

rendition adapts to the respective program

through the Driving Dynamics Control. The

change of the display type can be deactivated

via iDrive.

Some of the displays in the instrument display

may differ from the way they are shown in this

Owner's Manual.

Overview

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2

3

4

Fuel gaugeꢀꢁ94

5

6

Tachometerꢀꢁ94

Indicator/warning lightsꢀꢁ90

Speedometer

Selection listsꢀꢁ98

ECO PRO displaysꢀꢁ203

Engine oil temperatureꢀꢁ94

Variable displays

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Displays

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Onboard computerꢀꢁ99

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Reset milesꢀꢁ94

Or "Driving mode view"

Switching the change of display on

and off

With Professional Navigation System:

switching zoom function on/off

You can program whether the current speed is

to appear enlarged in the speedometer.

You can set whether the instrument display

automatically changes to the ECO PRO or

SPORT in the display when you switch driving

modes.

On the Control Display:

1. "Settings"

2. "Instrument cluster"

3. "ECO PRO Info"

2. "Instrument cluster"

3. "Magnifier function"

ECO PRO displays

1

2

Speedometer

4

5

Transmission display

Variable displays: ECO PRO Tips, Deceler‐

ation assistant instructions, Driver assist

system displays

▷

Blue: bonus range

Gray: range

3

Efficiency displayꢀꢁ203

In the ECO PRO program the instrument dis‐

play switches to the ECO PRO displays. These

displays support a driving style that saves on

fuel consumption with more prominent repre‐

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sentation of the efficiency display and various

ECO PRO tips.

Sport displays

1

2

3

Speedometer

4

5

6

Shift lights, when respectively equipped

Performance display

Tachometerꢀꢁ94

Transmission display

Variable displays

In the Sport and Sport+ programs the instru‐

ment display switches to the sport displays.

These displays support a sporty driving style

with more prominent representation of the

tachometer, the transmission displays, and the

vehicle speed.

General information

Steptronic Sport transmission: shift lights are

shown, when the SPORT+ driving program is

activated.

Switching on shift lights

Steptronic Sport transmission:

Shift lights in the instrument display

The concept

1. Select SPORT+ using the Driving Dynam‐

ics Control.

The shift point indicator indicates the optimum

shift moment in the tachometer. Thus, with a

sporty driving style, the best possible vehicle

acceleration is achieved.

2. Activate the M/S manual mode of the

transmission.

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Displays

Display in the instrument display

Indicator/warning lights

General information

The indicator and warning lights in the instru‐

ment cluster can light up in a variety of combi‐

nations and colors.

Several of the lights are checked for proper

functioning and light up temporarily when the

engine is started or the ignition is switched on.

Red lights

▷

Current engine speed is displayed in the

tachometer.

Safety belt reminder

Arrow 1: successive yellow illuminated

fields indicate an increase in the speed.

Safety belt on the driver's side is not

buckled. For some country-specific

models: passenger belt is not worn or

objects are detected on the front passenger

seat.

Arrow 2: successive orange illuminated

fields indicate the upcoming shift moment.

Arrow 3: fields are illuminated in red. Do

not wait any further to shift.

Indicator lamp flashes or is illuminated: safety

belt on the driver or passenger side is not

buckled. The safety belt reminder can also be

activated if objects are placed on the front pas‐

senger seat.

When the maximum possible speed is

reached, the entire display flashes. When the

maximum speed is exceeded, the supply of

fuel is interrupted in order to protect the en‐

gine.

Make sure that the safety belts are positioned

correctly.

Check Control

Airbag system

Concept

Airbag system and belt tensioner are

not working.

The Check Control system monitors functions

in the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions

in the monitored systems.

Have the vehicle checked immediately

by a dealer’s service center or another quali‐

fied service center or repair shop.

General information

A Check Control message is displayed as a

combination of indicator or warning lights and

SMS text messages in the instrument cluster

and in the Head-up Display.

Parking brake

The parking brake is set.

For additional information, see Releas‐

ing the parking brake, refer to page 75.

In addition, an acoustic signal may sound and a

SMS text message may appear on the Control

Display.

Brake system

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Braking system impaired. Continue to

drive moderately.

Vehicle detection, Active Cruise Control

Indicator lamp illuminates: a vehicle has

been detected ahead of you.

Have the vehicle checked immediately

by a dealer’s service center or another quali‐

fied service center or repair shop.

Indicator lamp flashes: the conditions

are not adequate for the system to work.

The system was deactivated but applies the

brakes until you actively resume control by

pressing on the brake pedal or accelerator

pedal.

Approach control warning

Indicator lamp illuminates: advance

warning is issued, for example when

there is the impending danger of a col‐

lision or the distance to the vehicle ahead is

too small.

Yellow lights

Increase distance.

Anti-lock Braking System ABS

Indicator lamp flashes: acute warning of the

imminent danger of a collision when the vehi‐

cle approaches another vehicle at a relatively

high differential speed.

Braking force boost may not be work‐

ing. Avoid abrupt braking. Take the lon‐

ger braking distance into account.

Have the system immediately checked

by a dealer’s service center or another

qualified service center or repair shop.

Intervention by braking or make an evasive ma‐

neuver.

Person warning

DSC Dynamic Stability Control

Symbol in the instrument cluster.

The indicator lamp flashes: DSC con‐

trols the drive and braking forces. The

vehicle is stabilized. Reduce speed and

adapt driving style to the driving circumstan‐

ces.

If a collision with a person detected in

this way is imminent, the symbol lights

up and a signal sounds.

Symbol in the instrument display.

The indicator lamp lights up: DSC has mal‐

functioned.

If a collision with a person detected in

this way is imminent, the symbol lights

up and a signal sounds.

Have the system checked by a dealer’s service

center or another qualified service center or re‐

pair shop.

Orange lights

For additional information, refer to Dynamic

Stability Control DSC, refer to page 141.

Active Cruise Control

The number bars shows the selected

distance from the vehicle driving

ahead.

DSC Dynamic Stability Control is

deactivated or DTC Dynamic Traction

Control is activated

For additional information, refer to Active

Cruise Control with Stop&Go function, ACC,

refer to page 148.

DSC Dynamic Stability Control is deac‐

tivated or DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐

trol is activated.

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For additional information, refer to Dynamic

Stability Control DSC, refer to page 141, and

Dynamic Traction Control DTC, refer to

page 142.

Steering system

Steering system in some cases not

working.

Have the steering system checked by a

dealer’s service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop.

Flat Tire Monitor FTM

The Flat Tire Monitor signals a loss of

tire inflation pressure in a tire.

Engine functions

Reduce your speed and stop cau‐

tiously. Avoid sudden braking and steering ma‐

neuvers.

Engine function impaired.

Have the vehicle checked by a dealer’s

service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop.

For more information, see Flat Tire Monitor, re‐

fer to page 118.

For additional information, refer to On-board

Diagnostics socket, refer to page 246.

Tire Pressure Monitor TPM

The indicator lamp is illuminated.

Lane departure warning

The Tire Pressure Monitor reports a

low tire inflation pressure or a flat tire.

System is switched on and under cer‐

tain circumstances warns if a detected

lane is left without flashing beforehand.

Observe the information in the Check Control

message.

For additional information, refer to Lane depar‐

ture warning, refer to page 133.

The indicator lamp flashes and is then illumi‐

nated continuously.

No flat tire or loss of tire inflation pressure can

be detected.

Green lights

▷

Interference caused by systems or devices

with the same radio frequency: After leav‐

ing the area of the interference, the system

automatically becomes active again.

Turn signal

Turn signal switched on.

Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator

lamp indicates that a turn signal bulb

has failed.

▷

TPM was unable to complete the reset.

Reset the system again.

For additional information, refer to Turn signal,

refer to page 77.

A wheel without TPM electronics is

mounted: Have it checked by a dealer’s

service center or another qualified service

center or repair shop as needed.

Parking lights, headlight

▷

Malfunction: have the system checked by a

dealer’s service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop.

Parking lights or headlights are acti‐

vated.

For additional information, refer to

Parking lights/low beams, headlamp control,

refer to page 105.

For more information, see Tire Pressure Moni‐

tor, refer to page 113.

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Front fog lights

Front fog lights are activated.

SMS text messages

SMS text messages in combination with a

symbol in the instrument cluster explain a

Check Control message and the meaning of

the indicator and warning lights.

For additional information, refer to

Front fog lights, refer to page 108.

High-beam Assistant

Supplementary SMS text messages

Additional information, such as on the cause of

an error or the required action, can be called up

via Check Control.

High-beam Assistant is switched on.

High beams are switched on and off

automatically depending on the traffic

With urgent messages the added text will be

automatically displayed on the Control Display.

situation.

For additional information, refer to High-beam

Assistant, refer to page 108.

Symbols

Depending on the Check Control message, the

following functions can be selected.

Cruise control

The system is switched on. It maintains

the speed that was set using the con‐

trol elements on the steering wheel.

▷

"Owner's Manual"

Display additional information about the

Check Control message in the Integrated

Owner's Manual.

Automatic Hold

"Service request"

Automatic Hold is activated. The vehi‐

cle is automatically held in place when

it is stationary.

Contact a dealer’s service center or an‐

other qualified service center or repair

shop.

For more information, see Automatic Hold, re‐

fer to page 75.

"Roadside Assistance"

Contact Roadside Assistance.

Blue lights

Hiding Check Control messages

High beams

High beams are activated.

For additional information, see High

beams, refer to page 77.

General lamps

Check Control

Press and hold button on signal lever.

At least one Check Control message is

displayed or is stored.

▷

Some Check Control messages are dis‐

played continuously and are not cleared

until the malfunction is eliminated. If sev‐

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eral malfunctions occur at once, the mes‐

sages are displayed consecutively.

Engine oil temperature

▷

Cold engine: the pointer is at

These messages can be hidden for approx.

8 seconds. After this time, they are dis‐

played again automatically.

the low temperature end.

Drive at moderate engine

and vehicle speeds.

▷

Other Check Control messages are hidden

automatically after approx. 20 seconds.

They are stored and can be displayed

again later.

▷

Normal operating tempera‐

ture: the pointer is in the

middle or in the left half of

the temperature display.

▷

Hot engine: the pointer is at the high end of

the temperature range. A Check Control

message is also displayed.

Displaying stored Check Control

messages

On the Control Display:

When the engine oil temperature is too

high, a red indicator lamp is displayed.

1. "Vehicle info"

2. "Vehicle status"

3.

"Check Control"

4. Select the SMS text message.

Coolant temperature

If the coolant along with the engine becomes

too hot, a Check Control message is displayed.

Messages after trip completion

Special messages displayed while driving are

displayed again after the ignition is switched

off.

A red indicator lamp is displayed.

Check the coolant level.

Fuel gauge

Vehicle tilt position may cause

the display to vary.

Odometer and trip odometer

Depending on the equipment

version, the arrow beside the

Display

▷

Odometer, arrow 1.

fuel pump symbol shows which

side of the vehicle the fuel filler flap is on.

Trip odometer, arrow 2.

Notes on refueling, refer to page 210.

The yellow indicator lamp illuminates,

once the fuel reserve is reached.

Show/reset miles

Press the button.

▷

When the ignition is

Tachometer

Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning

field. In this range, the fuel supply is inter‐

rupted to protect the engine.

switched off, the time, the

external temperature and

the odometer are displayed.

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▷

When the ignition is switched on, the trip

odometer is reset.

▷

The remaining range is shown on the on‐

board computer.

With a dynamic driving style, e.g., taking

curves aggressively, the engine function is

not always ensured.

External temperature

The Check Control message appears continu‐

ously below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km.

WARNING

Even at temperatures above +37 ℉/+3 ℃

there can be a risk of icy roads, e.g., on bridges

or shady sections of road. There is a risk of an

accident. Adjust your driving style to the

NOTE

With a range of less than 30 miles/50 km

it is possible that the engine will no longer have

sufficient fuel. Engine functions are not en‐

sured anymore. There is a risk of property

damage. Refuel promptly.◀

weather conditions at low temperatures.◀

If the indicator drops to

+37 ℉/+3 ℃ or lower, a signal

sounds.

Displaying the cruising range

A Check Control message is

displayed.

Depending on your vehicle's optional features,

the range can also be displayed as bar in the

instrument cluster.

There is an increased risk of ice on roads.

1. "Settings"

2. "Instrument cluster"

3. "Additional indicators"

Time

The time is displayed at the bot‐

tom of the instrument cluster.

With navigation system: range with

destination guidance active

The time can be set on the Con‐

trol Display.

If respective equipment is fitted

and destination guidance is ac‐

tive, the remaining range is dis‐

played when the destination is

reached.

Date

The date is displayed in the on‐

board computer.

The date and date format can be

set on the Control Display.

Current fuel consumption

Display

Range

Depending on your vehicle's op‐

tional features, the current fuel

consumption can be displayed

in the instrument cluster. Check

whether you are currently driv‐

ing in an efficient and environmentally-friendly

manner.

Display

With a low remaining range:

▷

A Check Control message is

displayed briefly.

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Displaying the current fuel

consumption

1. "Settings"

Display

Detailed information on service

requirements

More information on the scope of service re‐

quired can be displayed on the Control Dis‐

play.

2. "Instrument cluster"

3. "Additional indicators"

The bar display for the current fuel consump‐

tion is displayed in the instrument cluster.

1. "Vehicle info"

2. "Vehicle status"

Energy recovery

3.

"Service required"

Required maintenance procedures and le‐

gally mandated inspections are displayed.

Display

The kinetic energy of the vehicle

is converted to electrical energy

while coasting. The vehicle bat‐

tery is partially charged and fuel

consumption can be reduced.

4. Select an entry to call up detailed informa‐

tion.

Symbols

Sym‐

bols

Description

Service requirements

No service is currently required.

Concept

The function displays the service requirements

and the corresponding maintenance scopes.

The deadline for scheduled mainte‐

nance or a legally mandated inspec‐

tion is approaching.

General information

The service deadline has already

passed.

After the ignition is turned on the instrument

cluster briefly displays available driving dis‐

tance or time to the next scheduled mainte‐

nance.

Entering appointment dates

A service advisor can read out the current

service requirements from your remote con‐

trol.

Enter the dates for the required vehicle inspec‐

tions.

Make sure that the vehicle's date and time are

set correctly.

On the Control Display:

1. "Vehicle info"

2. "Vehicle status"

3.

"Service required"

4. "§ Vehicle inspection"

5. "Date:"

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6. Adjust the settings.

7. Confirm.

Displaying

Example

Description

The entered date is stored.

Fuel efficient gear is set.

Automatic Service Request

Data regarding the service status or legally

mandated vehicle inspections is automatically

transmitted to your dealer’s service center be‐

fore a service due date.

Shift into fuel efficient gear.

You can check when your dealer’s service cen‐

ter was notified.

Speed Limit Info

Concept

On the Control Display:

1. "Vehicle info"

2. "Vehicle status"

3. Open "Options".

4. "Last Service Request"

Speed Limit Info shows the current maximum

permitted speed in the instrument cluster.

General information

Gear shift indicator

The camera in the area of the interior mirror

detects traffic signs at the edge of the road as

well as variable overhead sign posts. Traffic

signs with extra symbols for wet road condi‐

tions, etc. are also detected and compared

with the vehicle's onboard data, such as for the

rain sensor, and will be displayed depending

on the situation. The system takes into ac‐

count the information stored in the navigation

system and also displays speed limits present

on routes without signs.

Concept

The system recommends the most fuel effi‐

cient gear for the current driving situation.

General information

Depending on the vehicle's features and coun‐

try version of the vehicle, the gear shift indica‐

tor is active in the manual mode of the Step‐

tronic transmission.

Suggestions to shift gear up or down are dis‐

played in the instrument cluster.

Safety information

WARNING

On vehicles without a gear shift indicator, the

engaged gear is displayed.

The system does not release from the

personal responsibility to correctly assess visi‐

bility and traffic situation. There is a risk of an

accident. Adjust the driving style to the traffic

conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively

intervene in the respective situations.◀

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Speed Limit Info can also be displayed in the

Head-up Display.

Overview

Camera

System limits

The system may not be fully functional and

may provide incorrect information in the fol‐

lowing situations:

▷

In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.

When signs are fully or partially concealed

by objects, stickers or paint.

▷

When driving very close to the vehicle in

front of you.

The camera is installed near the interior mirror.

When driving toward bright lights or strong

reflections.

Keep the windshield in front of the interior mir‐

ror clean and clear.

When the windshield in front of the interior

mirror is fogged over, dirty or covered by a

sticker, etc.

Switching on/off

On the Control Display:

▷

In the event of incorrect detection by the

camera.

1. "Settings"

If the speed limits stored in the navigation

system are incorrect.

2. "Instrument cluster"

3. "Speed limit information"

In areas not covered by the navigation sys‐

tem.

If Speed Limit Info is switched on, it can be dis‐

played on the CID (central information display)

in the instrument cluster via the onboard com‐

puter.

When roads differ from the navigation,

such as due to changes in road routing.

When passing buses or trucks with a

speed sticker.

Display

▷

If the traffic signs are non-conforming.

The following is displayed in the instrument

cluster:

During calibration of the camera immedi‐

ately after vehicle delivery.

Speed Limit Info

▷

When signs that are valid for a parallel road

are detected.

Current speed limit.

Selection lists in the

instrument cluster

Speed Limit Info not available.

General information

Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the

following can be displayed or operated using

the buttons and the thumbwheel on the steer‐

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ing wheel as well as the displays in the instru‐

ment cluster and the Head-up Display:

Onboard computer

▷

Current audio source.

Indication in the info display

Redial phone feature.

The information from the on‐

board computer is shown in the

info display in the instrument

cluster.

Turn on voice activation system.

Activating a list and adjusting the

setting

Calling up information on the CID

(central information display)

On the right side of the steering wheel, turn

the thumbwheel to activate the corresponding

list.

Press and hold button on signal lever.

1. Turn the thumbwheel and select the de‐

sired setting.

Information is displayed in the CID (central in‐

formation display) of the instrument cluster.

2. Press the thumbwheel.

Information at a glance

Display

Repeatedly pressing the button on the turn

signal lever calls up the following information in

the CID (central information display):

▷

Range.

Average consumption, fuel.

Average speed.

Date.

Speed limit detection.

Time of arrival.

Depending on your vehicle's optional features,

the list in the instrument cluster can differ from

the illustration shown.

When destination guidance is activated in

the navigation system.

▷

Distance to destination.

When destination guidance is activated in

the navigation system.

Compass display in the navigation system.

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▷

ECO PRO bonus range.

Resetting average values

Selecting information

Depending on the vehicle equipment version,

you can select what information from the on‐

board computer is to be displayed on the CID

(central information display) of the instrument

cluster.

On the Control Display:

1. "Settings"

Press and hold button on turn signal lever.

2. "Instrument cluster"

3. Select the desired information.

Distance to destination

Settings are stored for the profile currently

used.

The distance remaining to the destination is

displayed if a destination is entered in the navi‐

gation system before the trip is started.

Information in detail

Range

The distance to the destination is adopted au‐

tomatically.

Displays the estimated cruising range available

with the remaining fuel.

Time of arrival

The estimated time of arrival is

displayed if a destination is en‐

tered in the navigation system

before the trip is started.

It is calculated based on your driving style over

the last 20 miles/30 km.

Average fuel consumption

The time must be correctly set.

The average fuel consumption is calculated for

the period while the engine is running.

The average fuel consumption is calculated for

the distance traveled since the last reset by the

onboard computer.

Speed Limit Info

Further information, see chapter Speed Limit

Info.

Average speed

Compass

Periods in which the vehicle is parked with the

engine manually stopped are not included in

the calculation of the average speed.

With a navigation system: com‐

pass display for the driving di‐

rection.

Trip onboard computer

The vehicle features two types of onboard

computers.

▷

"Onboard info": the values can be reset as

often as necessary.

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"Trip computer": the values provide an

overview of the current trip.

Speed warning

Concept

Resetting the trip computer

On the Control Display:

A speed limit can be set that when reached will

cause a warning to be issued.

1. "Vehicle info"

General information

2. "Trip computer"

The warning is repeated if the vehicle speed

drops below the set speed limit once by at

least 3 mph/5 km/h.

3. "Reset": all values are reset.

"Automatically reset": all values are reset

approx. 4 hours after the vehicle has come

to a standstill.

Displaying, setting or changing the

speed warning

On the Control Display:

Display on the Control Display

Display the onboard computer or trip onboard

computer on the Control Display.

1. "Settings"

2. "Speed"

1. "Vehicle info"

3. "Warning at:"

2. "Onboard info" or "Trip computer"

4. Turn the controller until the desired speed

is displayed.

Reset the fuel consumption or speed

On the Control Display:

5. Press the controller.

Speed warning is stored.

1. "Vehicle info"

2. "Onboard info"

3. "Consumpt." or "Speed"

4. "Yes"

Activating/deactivating the speed

warning

On the Control Display:

1. "Settings"

2. "Speed"

Sport displays

3. "Warning"

The concept

4. Press the controller.

On the Control Display, the current values for

performance and torque can be displayed if

the vehicle is appropriately equipped.

Setting your current speed as the

speed warning

On the Control Display:

Displaying sport displays

1. "Vehicle info"

1. "Settings"

2. "Speed"

2. "Sport displays"

3. "Select current speed"

4. Press the controller.

The current vehicle speed is stored as the

speed warning.

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Date

Settings on the Control

Display

Setting the date

1. "Settings"

2. "Time/Date"

3. "Date:"

Time

Setting the time zone

1. "Settings"

4. Turn the controller until the desired day is

displayed.

2. "Time/Date"

3. "Time zone:"

5. Press the controller.

4. Select the desired time zone.

The time zone is stored.

6. Make the necessary settings for the month

and year.

The date is stored.

Setting the time

1. "Settings"

2. "Time/Date"

3. "Time:"

Setting the date format

1. "Settings"

2. "Time/Date"

3. "Format:"

4. Turn the controller until the desired hours

are displayed.

4. Select the desired format.

The date format is stored.

5. Press the controller.

6. Turn the controller until the desired mi‐

nutes are displayed.

Language

7. Press the controller.

The time is stored.

Setting the language

To set the language on the Control Display:

Setting the time format

1. "Settings"

2. "Language/Units"

3. "Language:"

2. "Time/Date"

3. "Format:"

4. Select the desired language.

4. Select the desired format.

The time format is stored.

Settings are stored for the profile currently

used.

Setting the voice dialog

Automatic time setting

Voice dialog for the voice activation system,

refer to page 27.

Depending on your vehicle's optional features,

the time, date and, if needed, the time zone are

updated automatically.

1. "Settings"

2. "Time/Date"

3. "Auto time set"

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Units of measurement

Head-up Display

Setting the units of measurement

Concept

To set the units for fuel consumption, route/

distance and temperature:

This system projects important information

into the driver's field of vision, e.g., the speed.

The driver can get information without averting

his or her eyes from the road.

1. "Settings"

2. "Language/Units"

3. Select the desired menu item.

4. Select the desired unit.

Overview

Settings are stored for the profile currently

used.

Brightness

Setting the brightness

To set the brightness of the Control Display:

1. "Settings"

2. "Control display"

3. "Brightness"

Display visibility

The visibility of the displays in the Head-up

Display is influenced by the following factors:

4. Turn the controller until the desired bright‐

ness is set.

▷

Certain sitting positions.

5. Press the controller.

Objects on the cover of the Head-up Dis‐

play.

Settings are stored for the profile currently

used.

▷

Sunglasses with certain polarization filters.

Wet roads.

Depending on the light conditions, the bright‐

ness settings may not be clearly visible.

Unfavorable light conditions.

If the image is distorted, have the basic set‐

tings checked by a dealer’s service center or

another qualified service center or repair shop.

Activating/deactivating the display of

the current vehicle position

If GPS geolocation has been activated, the cur‐

rent vehicle position can be displayed in the

BMW ConnectedDrive app or in the Connec‐

tedDrive customer portal.

Follow the instructions for cleaning the Head-

up Display, refer to page 262.

Switching on/off

1. "Settings"

2. "GPS tracking"

3. "GPS tracking"

2. "Head-Up Display"

3. "Head-Up Display"

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Controls

Displays

Display

Overview

The following information is displayed on the

Head-up Display:

Adjusting the height

On the Control Display:

1. "Settings"

2. "Head-Up Display"

3. "Height"

▷

Speed.

4. Turn the controller until the desired height

is reached.

Navigation system.

Check Control messages.

Selection list from the instrument cluster.

Driver assistance systems.

5. Press the controller.

Settings are stored for the profile currently

used.

Some of this information is only displayed

briefly as needed.

Setting the rotation

The screen of the Head-up Display can be ro‐

tated around its own axis.

Selecting displays in the Head-up

Display

On the Control Display:

1. "Settings"

2. "Head-Up Display"

3. "Rotation"

2. "Head-Up Display"

3. "Displayed information"

4. Turn the controller until the desired setting

is selected.

4. Select the desired displays in the Head-up

Display.

5. Press the controller.

Settings are stored for the profile currently

used.

Settings are stored for the profile currently

used.

Setting the brightness

The brightness is automatically adjusted to the

ambient brightness.

Special windshield

The windshield is part of the system.

The shape of the windshield makes it possible

to display a precise image.

The basic setting can be adjusted.

On the Control Display:

A film in the windshield prevents double im‐

ages from being displayed.

1. "Settings"

2. "Head-Up Display"

3. "Brightness"

For this reason, it is strongly suggested to

have the special windshield replaced by a deal‐

er’s service center or another qualified service

center or repair shop.

4. Turn the controller until the desired bright‐

ness is set.

5. Press the controller.

When the low beams are activated, the bright‐

ness of the Head-up Display can be addition‐

ally influenced using the instrument lighting.

Settings are stored for the profile currently

used.

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