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thorized service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop.

Vehicle features and options

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.

Overview

Additional information:

Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.

Instrument cluster

Principle

The instrument cluster comprises various digi-

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

temperature as well as indicator and warning

lights.

Instrument cluster

Display ranges on the instrument

cluster

General information

The layout of the instrument cluster adapts to

the respective driving mode. The positions of

some displays may vary, e.g., the selector lever

display.

Some of the displays in the instrument cluster

may differ from the illustrations in the Owner's

Manual.

1

Speedometer

Safety information

2

Driver assistance systems 222

Parking assistance systems 249

Driver Attention Camera 215

Check Control 148

Warning

3

4

If the driving information displays on the in-

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

do not use the vehicle. There is a risk of

accident, injury, and property damage. Imme-

diately park the vehicle in a safe manner.

Turning drive-ready state off and on again

may correct the malfunction, allowing you to

continue driving. If the malfunction cannot be

corrected, have the vehicle checked by an au-

Selector lever display 133

Gear shift indicator 156

Selection lists 155

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6

Power gauge 156

Tachometer 157

Engine temperature 158

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Select the menu using the arrow buttons on

the steering wheel where applicable.

7

Outside temperature 158

Central display range 159

Shift lights 159

8

3. Select the desired setting using the knurled

wheel on the steering wheel.

9

Drive mode 138

10 Speed Limit Info 222

Speed Limit Assistant 243

11 Time 162

Settings

Specific displays can be configured individu-

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

12 Fuel gauge 163

Range 163

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Displays"

Additional information:

4. "Instrument cluster"

5. Select the desired setting.

Indicator/warning lights, refer to page 149.

Operating elements on the steering

wheel

Live Vehicle

Operating

element

Function

Principle

Live Vehicle is a virtual representation of your

own vehicle with different information, e.g., ve-

hicle status or energy flow indicators.

Display the menu bar on the

instrument cluster.

Press the corresponding arrow

key to move the selection.

General information

Appropriate information is shown on the con-

trol display depending on the driving situation.

Fault statuses are not taken into account.

Turn knurled wheel: scroll se-

lection up or down.

Press knurled wheel: confirm

selection.

Adaptive content

The following content is displayed in alternat-

ing order and, if necessary, depending on the

selected drive mode:

Configuring the layout

In COMFORT drive mode, the layout in the in-

strument cluster can be individually configured

and displayed.

▷

Vehicle status, refer to page 163.

Current driving condition, refer to page 164.

Sport displays, refer to page 164.

Efficiency trainer, refer to page 344.

Trip data, refer to page 160.

1.

Press the button on the steering

wheel.

xOFFROAD display, refer to page 282.

A menu bar is displayed in the instrument

cluster.

2. "LAYOUT"

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Static information

Overview

The following information may be shown per-

manently on the control display regardless of

the driving situation and driving mode set.

▷

Vehicle status.

Trip data.

xVIEW display, refer to page 218.

xOFFROAD display.

Adjusting the display

In the Live Vehicle menu, you can choose be-

tween an adaptive display and static content.

Head-up display views are projected onto the

windshield through a protective glass. The pro-

tective glass is located between the steering

wheel and windshield.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

Displayable information

The following information is displayed on the

Head-up display:

3. "Live Vehicle"

4. "Content"

5. Select the desired setting.

▷

Vehicle speed.

Navigation instructions.

Check Control messages.

Sport displays.

BMW Head-up display

Principle

Shift lights.

The Head-up display projects important infor-

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

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

corded without you having to look away from

the road.

Efficiency trainer.

Lists and messages.

Driver assistance systems.

Some of this information is only displayed

briefly as needed.

The steering wheel buttons can be used to

configure various views for the Head-up dis-

play. Additional settings can be changed on

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

Configuring a view

The views for the Head-up display can be set

independently of the display on the instrument

cluster, e.g., a reduced view.

General information

Follow instructions for cleaning the Head-up

display in the Vehicle Care chapter.

1.

Press the button on the steering

Additional information:

wheel.

Caring for special components, refer to

page 407.

A menu bar is displayed in the instrument

cluster.

2. "HEAD-UP"

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Select the menu using the arrow buttons on

the steering wheel where applicable.

Special windshield

The windshield is part of the system.

3. Select the desired setting using the knurled

wheel on the steering wheel.

The shape and coating of the special wind-

shield enable the 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.

Turning the Head-up display on/off

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Displays"

Check Control

4. "Head-up display"

5. "Head-up display"

Principle

The Check Control system monitors functions

in the vehicle and notifies you of faults in the

monitored systems.

Settings

Individual settings can be entered for the

Head-up display such as for the height, bright-

ness or illustration. In addition, individual dis-

plays in the Head-up display can be set up

separately such as for Driver Assistance.

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.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Displays"

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.

4. "Head-up display"

5. Select the desired setting.

Visibility of the display

The visibility of the displays in the Head-up

display is influenced by the following factors:

Hiding Check Control messages

▷

Seat position.

Permanently displayed Check Control mes-

sages can be hidden temporarily. These mes-

sages are automatically displayed again after

approx. 8 seconds.

Objects on the Head-up display's protective

glass.

▷

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

tective glass.

An arrow icon next to the Check Control

message indicates whether the Check Control

message can be hidden.

▷

Windshield dirty on inside or outside.

Sunglasses with certain polarization filters.

Wet road.

To hide Check Control messages, press

the left arrow 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.

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Displaying stored Check Control

messages

Additional information such as the cause of a

fault or the required action can be called up via

Check Control.

Indicator lights and warning

lights

Principle

The indicator lights and the warning lights on

the instrument cluster show the status of some

functions in the vehicle. The indicator lights

and warning lights indicate faults in monitored

systems.

Depending on the Check Control message, fur-

ther help can be selected.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Vehicle status"

General information

Indicator lights and warning lights can illumi-

nate in a variety of combinations and colors.

4. "Check Control"

5. Select the desired text message.

Several of the lights are checked for proper

functioning and illuminate temporarily when

drive-ready state is turned on.

Display

A Check Control message is displayed in the

instrument cluster as a text message with an

icon.

Red lights

For urgent messages, an added text is auto-

matically displayed on the control display.

Seat belt reminder

If several faults occur at once, the messages

are displayed consecutively.

Seat belt on the driver's seat is not

buckled.

Certain messages displayed while driving are

displayed again after drive-ready state is

switched off.

Additional information:

Seat belt reminder, refer to page 115.

Icons in the instrument cluster indicate

an active or saved Check Control mes-

sage.

Airbag system

Warning light illuminates briefly: Indi-

cates that the entire airbag system and

seat belt tensioners are operational

when drive-ready state is switched on.

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.

Additional information:

Airbags, refer to page 178.

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Warning function for pedestrians, refer to

page 188.

Parking brake

The parking brake is set.

Additional information:

Parking brake, refer to page 140.

Forward Collision Warning

Warning light illuminates: risk of colli-

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

Increased awareness is required.

Brake system

The brake pads are worn or there is

another issue with the brake system.

Warning light flashes and a signal sounds: risk

of imminent collision with a vehicle detected.

Immediately initiate braking or an evasive ma-

neuver.

The braking assistance may not be op-

erational. A higher pedal force may be

required for braking.

Additional information:

Have the vehicle checked immediately by an

authorized service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop.

Warning function in rear-end collision situa-

tions, refer to page 186.

Intersection Collision Warning: vehicle

detected from the right

Emergency Stop Assistant

The Emergency Stop Assistant is trig-

gered.

Warning light illuminates: risk of colli-

sion with vehicle crossing from the right

detected. Increased awareness is re-

quired.

Additional information:

Emergency Stop Assistant, refer to page 206.

Warning light flashes and a signal sounds: risk

of imminent collision with a crossing vehicle

detected. Immediately initiate braking or an

evasive maneuver.

Risk of collision

Warning light illuminates or flashes in

conjunction with an acoustic signal if

there is risk of imminent collision.

Additional information:

Warning function at intersections, refer to

page 190.

Additional information:

Forward Collision Mitigation, refer to page 183.

Intersection Collision Warning: vehicle

detected from the left

Pedestrian Warning

Warning light illuminates: risk of colli-

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

or a cyclist. Increased awareness is re-

quired.

Warning light illuminates: risk of colli-

sion with vehicle crossing from the left

detected. Increased awareness is re-

quired.

Warning light flashes and a signal sounds: risk

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

destrian or a cyclist. Immediately initiate brak-

ing or an evasive maneuver.

Warning light flashes and a signal sounds: risk

of imminent collision with a crossing vehicle

detected. Immediately initiate braking or an

evasive maneuver.

Additional information:

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Warning function at intersections, refer to

page 190.

Immediately grasp the steering wheel with

your hands and pay attention to the surround-

ing traffic.

Additional information:

Distance Control

Assisted Driving Mode, refer to page 235.

Warning light flashes and acoustic sig-

nal sounds: Brake and evade as neces-

sary.

Yellow lights

Additional information:

Antilock Braking System

Distance Control, refer to page 229.

The system may not be operational.

The Antilock Braking System is not

available.

Assisted Driving Mode

Warning light flashes and acoustic sig-

nal sounds:

The ability to steer may be restricted

during full braking.

The system is switched off or will be

interrupted very soon.

Have the vehicle checked immediately by an

authorized service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop.

Warning light illuminates and acoustic signal

sounds:

Additional information:

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.

Antilock Braking System, refer to page 216.

Assisted Driving Mode

Warning light illuminates and acoustic

signal sounds: A system interruption is

imminent.

Additional information:

Assisted Driving Mode, refer to page 235.

Warning light flashes: A lane boundary has

been crossed.

Additional information:

Assisted Driving Mode: Hands are not

on steering wheel

Assisted Driving Mode, refer to page 235.

Warning light illuminates and acoustic

signal sounds:

Assisted Driving Mode: Hands are not

on steering wheel

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.

Hands are not grasping the steering

wheel. The system is still active.

Grab the steering wheel with your

hands.

The system reduces the speed to a standstill if

applicable.

Additional information:

Assisted Driving Mode, refer to page 235.

It is possible that the system will not execute

any supporting steering movements.

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Dynamic Stability Control

Tire pressure monitor

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.

Warning light illuminates: Flat tire or

tire pressure loss has been detected.

Follow the information in the Check

Control message.

Warning light flashes then illuminates continu-

ously: Flat tires or tire pressure losses cannot

be detected.

Warning light illuminates: Dynamic Stability

Control has malfunctioned or is initializing.

Driving stabilization is restricted or has failed.

▷

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.

If the warning light illuminates continuously,

have the vehicle checked immediately by an

authorized service center or another qualified

service center 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:

Dynamic Stability Control, refer to page 216.

Wheel without wheel electronics installed:

Have it checked by an authorized service

center or another qualified service center or

repair shop as needed.

The Dynamic Stability Control

deactivated or the Dynamic Traction

Control activated

Dynamic Stability Control is deactivated

or Dynamic Traction Control is acti-

vated.

Malfunction: have the vehicle checked by

an authorized service center or another

qualified service center or repair shop.

Additional information:

▷

Dynamic Stability Control, refer to

page 216.

Tire pressure monitor, refer to page 362.

▷

Dynamic Traction Control, refer to

page 218.

Steering system

The steering system may not be op-

erational.

Flat tire monitor

Have the vehicle checked by an author-

ized service center or another qualified service

center or repair shop.

Warning light illuminates: Flat tire or

tire pressure loss has been detected.

Reduce your speed and stop cau-

tiously. Avoid sudden braking and steering

maneuvers.

Additional information:

Integral Active Steering, refer to page 221.

Additional information:

Exhaust emissions

Flat tire monitor, refer to page 370.

▷

The warning light illuminates:

The exhaust gas quality is declining,

e.g., because the fuel filler cap is

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fitted incorrectly. 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 169.

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 169.

Have the vehicle checked by an authorized

service center or another qualified service cen-

ter or repair shop.

Automatic High Beam Assistant

Additional information:

Low-beam headlights are switched on

and the Automatic High Beam Assis-

tant is activated.

Socket for OBD on-board diagnostics, refer to

page 389.

High-beam headlights are switched on and

off automatically depending on the traffic sit-

uation.

Acoustic pedestrian protection

Acoustic pedestrian protection has

malfunctioned. Increased caution when

maneuvering.

Additional information:

Automatic High Beam Assistant, refer to

page 167.

If malfunctioning repeatedly, have the vehicle

checked by an authorized service center or an-

other qualified service center or repair shop.

Lane departure warning

Additional information:

Depending on vehicle equipment and

national-market version:

Acoustic pedestrian protection, refer to

page 130.

Indicator light flashes: the system is

performing a steering intervention.

Additional information:

Green lights

Lane departure warning, refer to page 193.

Turn signal

Turn signal is on.

Automatic Hold: vehicle is held

automatically

Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator

light indicates that a turn signal bulb

has failed.

Automatic Hold is ready to use. The

vehicle is automatically held in place

when it is stationary.

Additional information:

Turn signal, refer to page 166.

Additional information:

Automatic Hold, refer to page 142.

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Automatic Hold: vehicle secured

against rolling away

Lane Change Assistant: lane change in

progress

The vehicle is automatically secured

against rolling away after stopping.

Arrow icon for lane change green: the

system carries out a lane change.

Additional information:

Automatic Hold, refer to page 142.

Lane Change Assistant, refer to page 239.

Cruise Control

Lane Change Assistant: lane change

not possible

The system is active.

Gray line for lane boundary on the ap-

propriate side: system detected a lane

change request. Lane change not cur-

rently possible.

Additional information:

Cruise control, refer to page 226.

Distance Control

Additional information:

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.

Lane Change Assistant, refer to page 239.

Assisted Driving Mode Plus

The system is active.

Additional information:

Indicator light flashes: Preceding vehicle has

driven off.

Additional information:

Assisted Driving Mode Plus, refer to

page 240.

Distance Control, refer to page 229.

Blue lights

Speed Limit Assist

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.

High-beam headlights

High-beam headlights have been

switched on.

Additional information:

Speed Limit Assistant, refer to page 243.

▷

High-beam headlights, refer to page 166.

Automatic High Beam Assistant, refer to

page 167.

Assisted Driving Mode

The system supports the driver in

keeping the vehicle within the lane.

Gray lights

Additional information:

Seat belt reminder

Assisted Driving Mode, refer to page 235.

Seat belt on the passenger seat or an-

other seat in the vehicle is not buckled.

Additional information:

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Seat belts, refer to page 113.

Additional information:

Distance Control, refer to page 229.

Cruise Control

Assisted Driving Mode Plus

The system is interrupted.

Additional information:

The system can be activated.

Additional information:

Cruise control, refer to page 226.

Assisted Driving Mode Plus, refer to

page 240.

Distance Control

Indicator light is illuminated: the system

is interrupted.

Selection lists

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.

Principle

Lists can be displayed and, if necessary, used

for certain functions in the instrument cluster or

the Head-up display.

Additional information:

▷

Entertainment source.

Distance Control, refer to page 229.

Current audio source.

List of most recent telephone calls.

Assisted Driving Mode

If necessary, the corresponding menu will open

on the control display.

The system is on standby and does not

manipulate steering movements.

System activates automatically as soon

as all function conditions are fulfilled.

Displaying and using the list

The selection lists can be displayed and op-

erated using the operating elements on the

steering wheel.

Additional information:

Assisted Driving Mode, refer to page 235.

Operating

elements

Function

Assisted Driving Mode Plus

The system is interrupted and will acti-

vate automatically as soon as all func-

tional requirements are met.

Turn the knurled wheel: dis-

play the entertainment list or

scroll up or down in the list.

Additional information:

Press knurled wheel: confirm

selection.

Assisted Driving Mode Plus, refer to page 240.

Press the corresponding arrow

key to change the entertain-

ment source.

White lights

Cruise Control with Distance Control

Show list of most recent tele-

phone calls.

No Distance Control because accelera-

tor pedal is being pressed.

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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

The gear shift indicator is active in manual

mode M depending on vehicle equipment and

national-market version.

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

displayed on the instrument cluster.

Example: selecting a radio station

Displays

Information on upshifting, downshifting, or en-

gaged gear is displayed on the instrument

cluster.

1.

Press the entertainment sources

button.

On vehicles without a gear shift indicator, the

engaged gear is displayed.

2.

To switch to the list of radio sta-

tions, tilt the knurled wheel to the right.

Example Description

3. Turn the knurled wheel to select a radio

station.

In continuous manual mode M:

Optimal gear is engaged.

4. Press the knurled wheel to confirm the se-

lected radio station.

With shift paddles: temporary

manual mode.

Example: changing the entertainment

source

With shift paddles: Sport program.

Shift information.

1.

Press the entertainment sources

button.

2.

To select an entertainment source,

turn the knurled wheel.

Additional information:

Shift paddles, refer to page 136.

3. Press the knurled wheel to confirm the se-

lected entertainment source.

Power gauge

Principle

The power gauge indicates the currently

drawn drive power as a percentage.

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Enabling/disabling the power gauge

Icon

Description

The power display or tachometer is shown de-

pending on the driving mode selected or the

individual configuration of the layout.

Blue icon: cold drivetrain.

White icon: increased drive sys-

tem temperature, for instance

due to sustained or high

power demand when driving

on mountain roads.

Display

Depending on vehicle equip-

ment and national-market ver-

sion:

Drive power limitation defined

via the BMW Digital Key.

With 8-cylinder engine:

Power is reduced while the ve-

hicle is broken in.

Needle in range of arrow 1: display for energy

recovery such as while decelerating CHARGE.

System-related functional limi-

tation.

Needle in range of arrow 2: the drive power in

percent, POWER.

A Check Control message is

displayed in addition where ap-

plicable.

Reduced drive power

The available power may be reduced due to

certain factors. The power gauge is automati-

cally adjusted accordingly.

Tachometer

In addition, the icons on the power gauge and

tachometer indicate reduced drive power.

General information

Always avoid RPM in the red warning field. In

this range, the fuel supply is reduced to protect

the engine.

Activating/deactivating the

tachometer

The tachometer is displayed depending on the

selected drive mode or the individually config-

ured layout.

The tachometer display changes depending

on the selected driving mode.

Reduced rotational speed range

The available rotational speed range may be

reduced due certain factors such as a cold

drive system. The tachometer display is auto-

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matically adjusted depending on the available

rotational speed range.

Additional information:

Coolant level, refer to page 385.

Icon Description

Display

Power is reduced while the vehicle is

broken in.

▷

Cold engine: the needle

is in the blue temperature

range, close to the stop of

the temperature display, and

the word WARM-UP is dis-

played.

Standby state and drive-

ready state

Drive at moderate RPM and

vehicle speeds.

OFF is displayed in the instru-

ment cluster. Drive-ready state

is turned off and standby state

turned on.

▷

Normal operating temperature: the needle

is in the middle or in the left half of the

temperature display.

Hot engine: the needle is in the red temper-

ature range. In addition, a Check Control

message is displayed.

READY is displayed in the

instrument cluster. The Auto

Start/Stop function is ready for

automatic engine start.

Additional information:

Coolant level, refer to page 385.

Additional information:

Indicator light in the instrument

cluster

▷

Operating state of the vehicle, refer to

page 40.

▷

Auto Start/Stop function, refer to page 131.

A red indicator light is displayed.

Engine temperature

Outside temperature

▷

Cold engine: the needle

is in the blue temperature

range, close to the stop of

the temperature display, and

the word WARM-UP is dis-

played.

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.

Drive at moderate RPM and

vehicle speeds.

▷

Normal operating temperature: the needle

is in the middle or in the left half of the

temperature display.

Hot engine: the needle is in the red temper-

ature range. In addition, a Check Control

message is displayed.

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▷

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

The following settings can be selected:

Shift lights

▷

Reduced display.

Trip data, refer to page 160.

Assisted View, refer to page 161.

Navigation system route preview.

Navigation system map view.

G-Meter, refer to page 162.

Entertainment.

Principle

Shift lights indicate the suitable upshift point at

which optimal acceleration can be achieved.

General information

The shift lights are active in manual mode M

and can be displayed on the instrument cluster

or on the Head-up display in combination with

the tachometer.

Augmented View.

Depending on vehicle equipment, Aug-

mented View on the instrument cluster en-

ables the visualization of driver assistance

systems on the actual vehicle's surround-

ings.

Functional prerequisite

Manual mode M must be activated for the shift

lights to appear.

Grey lines indicate the recommended min-

imum distance to the preceding vehicle

when speed control systems are deacti-

vated.

Display

▷

Android Auto©.

Depending on vehicle equipment and na-

tional-market version, select functions of

a compatible smartphone can also be dis-

played, e.g., map views.

Some contents for the central display range

can also be configured as a view in the Head-

up display.

Successive fields illuminating yellow indicate

an upcoming shift point.

Additional information:

Head-up display, refer to page 147.

Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertain-

ment, and Communication, refer to page 6.

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▷

Travel time depending on the config-

ured 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.

Distance traveled depending on the

configured interval.

Distance traveled in Coasting mode.

Displaying trip data continuously

1.

Press the button on the steering

1.

Apps menu

wheel.

2. "Vehicle"

A menu bar is displayed in the instrument

cluster.

3. "Live Vehicle"

4. "Content"

5. "Trip data"

2. "CONTENT"

Select the menu using the arrow buttons on

the steering wheel where applicable.

Display in the instrument cluster

Information on consumption and distance cov-

ered can be displayed in the instrument clus-

ter.

3. Select the desired setting using the knurled

wheel on the steering wheel.

Trip data

Principle

The trip data display provides various informa-

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

or trip distance.

General information

The trip data can be displayed on the control

display and in the instrument cluster.

▷

Current consumption, arrow 1.

Average consumption, arrow 2.

Depending on the setting in the Live Vehicle

menu, the trip data is shown on the control

display.

Distance traveled depending on the config-

ured interval, arrow 3.

The icon is displayed when the vehicle

is in Coasting mode.

The values can be displayed and reset de-

pending on different intervals.

▷

Total mileage, arrow 4.

Display on the control display

Current consumption

General information

The following trip data is shown on the control

display:

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.

▷

Configured interval for displaying trip data.

Average fuel consumption depending

on the configured interval.

Mild hybrid technology: Depending on vehi-

cle equipment, the fuel supply is interrupted

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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.

The trip data is displayed.

Average consumption

The average fuel consumption is displayed de-

pending on how the intervals for displaying trip

data are configured.

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.

2. Press and hold the button until the values

are reset.

Via iDrive:

1.

Apps menu

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "System settings"

4. "Time period for trip data"

5. "Reset Individual"

3. "System settings"

4. "Time period for trip data"

5. "Values"

The average values and counters are reset.

Once the average values and counters have

been reset, the following interval is automati-

cally activated:

6. Select the desired setting:

▷

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

matically reset approx. four hours after

the vehicle has come to a standstill.

"Since Individual ( )"

"Since last refuel": the values are au-

tomatically reset after refueling with a

larger quantity of fuel.

Assisted View

"Since factory": the values since the

time of the factory delivery are dis-

played.

Principle

With Assisted View, information on driver as-

sistance systems can be displayed on the in-

strument cluster with a vehicle animation.

"Since Individual": the values since the

last manual reset are displayed. The

values can be reset at any time.

Information on parking and maneuvering is

displayed in the Assisted View whenever the

parking assistance system is active.

Resetting average values manually

The following interval can be reset manually at

any time:

"Since Individual ( )"

Using the button on the left steering column

switch:

1. Press the button.

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▷

Cameras, refer to page 35.

Safety information

Radar sensors, refer to page 36.

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

General information

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.

Additional information:

General

Central display area, refer to page 159

You can configure how Assisted View is dis-

played on the central display range.

Manually reseting G-Meter values

1. Display the G-Meter on the instrument

cluster.

Additional information:

Central display area, refer to page 159

Display

2.

Press and hold the knurled wheel

on the steering wheel until the values are

reset.

Date and time

Various settings can be applied for the date

and time display such as the date format.

Depending on vehicle equipment and national-

market version, the time zone can be set or

automatic time zone enabled. With automatic

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

the time zone are updated automatically.

An example of active Driver Assistance: Indica-

tor and warning lights for Distance Control and

Assisted Driving Mode are displayed. At the

same time, the Distance Control is animated in

Assisted View.

1.

Apps menu

System limits

2. "Vehicle"

The system's detection capability is limited.

3. "System settings"

4. "Date and time"

5. Select the desired settings.

Only objects that are detected by the system

are taken into account.

Additional information:

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The Check Control message appears

continuously below a range of approx.

30 miles/50 km.

Fuel gauge

Principle

The current fill level of the fuel tank is dis-

played.

Safety information

NOTICE

General information

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.

Vehicle inclination may cause the display to

vary.

Additional information:

Refueling, refer to page 346.

Display

An arrow beside the fuel pump

icon shows which side of the ve-

hicle the fuel filler flap is on.

The current range is displayed

as a numerical value next to the

fuel gauge.

The current range is displayed

as numerical value.

Indicator light in the instrument

cluster

Setting the units of

measurement

The yellow indicator light illuminates,

once the fuel reserve is reached.

Depending on the national-market version, you

can set the units of measurement for some

values, for instance consumption, distances,

and temperature.

Range

1.

Apps menu

Principle

2. "Vehicle"

The range indicates the distance that can still

be covered with the current tank of fuel.

3. "System settings"

4. "Units"

5. Select the desired setting.

General information

The estimated range with remaining fuel is

permanently displayed on the instrument clus-

ter.

Vehicle status

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.

General information

The status can be displayed and actions per-

formed for several systems such as for Check

Control.

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Depending on the situation, additional in-

formation on adaptive recuperation is dis-

played.

Displaying vehicle status

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

▷

Efficient rolling with engine switched off.

3. "Vehicle status"

Additional information:

▷

Adaptive recuperation, refer to page 342.

Coasting, refer to page 343.

Overview

Icon

Description

Functional requirements

"FLAT TIRE MONITOR": Sta-

tus of the flat tire monitor, refer

to page 370.

▷

COMFORT or ECO PRO driving mode is se-

lected.

▷

For Live Vehicle, select the following set-

ting: "Adaptive content".

"Tire Pressure Monitor": status

of the Tire Pressure Monitor,

refer to page 362.

Display

"Engine oil level": electronic

oil measurement, refer to

page 383.

"Check Control": displaying

stored Check Control mes-

sages, refer to page 148.

"Service": display of the service

notifications, refer to page 165.

An example:

The adaptive recuperation is active, arrow 1.

Current driving condition

The vehicle battery is charged when the vehi-

cle decelerates, arrow 2.

General information

The current driving condition is displayed dy-

namically while driving in the Live Vehicle

menu on the control display.

Sport displays

The following states can be displayed:

Principle

▷

Driving.

The Sport displays especially support a sporty

driving style.

Coasting mode: "EFFICIENT COASTING"

"CHARGING BATTERY"

With mild hybrid technology:

Adaptive recuperation.

Functional requirements

▷

SPORT driving mode is selected.

▷

The following setting is selected for Live

Vehicle:"Adaptive content"

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Make sure that the vehicle's date and time are

set correctly.

Display

The sport displays are displayed in the Live

Vehicle menu on the control display.

1.

Apps menu

The following information is displayed:

2. "Vehicle"

▷

Torque.

3. "Vehicle status"

4. "Service"

Power.

Boost pressure.

Engine oil temperature.

5. "Vehicle inspection"

6. "Date:"

7. Select the desired setting.

Service

Principle

The service notifications indicate recom-

mended maintenance work.

General information

After turning on, the next service appointment

or the distance remaining until the next servic-

ing is displayed briefly on the instrument clus-

ter.

A service advisor can read out the mainte-

nance work from the vehicle key.

Display

More information may be displayed on the

control display.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Vehicle status"

4. "Service"

Maintenance measures as well as legally

mandated inspections are displayed.

5. Select the desired entry.

Entering appointment dates

Dates for mandatory vehicle inspections can

be entered.

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