CONTROLS -> Displays for Your BMW Z4 2 Door First Generation (2002-2008)

Displays  
CONTROLS  
Displays  
Overview  
Vehicle features and  
options  
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐  
cific and optional features offered with the series.  
It also describes features and functions that are  
not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due  
to the selected options or country versions. This  
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐  
tems. When using these functions and systems,  
the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐  
served.  
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Fuel gaugeꢀꢁ135  
Rangeꢀꢁ137  
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Speedometer  
Central display areaꢀꢁ130  
Service requirementsꢀꢁ137  
Navigation display  
Instrument cluster  
Concept  
The instrument cluster is a variable display.  
When you change to a different program via Driv‐  
ing Dynamics Control, the displays in the instru‐  
ment cluster adapt to the respective driving  
mode.  
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Depending on the equipment: Driver Atten‐  
tion Camera  
Tachometerꢀꢁ136  
Selection listsꢀꢁ140  
Widgets in the instrument clusterꢀꢁ131  
Trip odometer, see Trip dataꢀꢁ141  
ECO PRO displaysꢀꢁ243  
Status, Driving Dynamics Controlꢀꢁ127  
Transmission displayꢀꢁ123  
Engine temperatureꢀꢁ136  
External temperatureꢀꢁ137  
Check Controlꢀꢁ132  
General information  
The display change in the instrument cluster can  
be deactivated via iDrive.  
Some of the displays in the instrument cluster  
may differ from the illustrations in the Owner's  
Manual.  
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Speed Limit Assistꢀꢁ187  
Speed Limit Infoꢀꢁ139  
Timeꢀꢁ60  
Central display area  
Depending on the equipment, the following is  
displayed in the central display area of the instru‐  
ment cluster:  
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Displays  
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Navigation displays such as the map view or,  
if destination guidance is active, a route pre‐  
view with destination guidance information.  
Widgets in the instrument  
cluster  
Displays showing service requirements.  
Concept  
Displays for specific functions can be displayed  
in the tachometer in the instrument cluster.  
Some displays in the central display area can be  
configured individually. Setting the displays in the  
central display area, refer to page 131.  
The displays may vary depending on the equip‐  
ment version and country variant.  
The following displays can be selected:  
Trip data, refer to page 141.  
Torque and power, refer to page 142.  
Acceleration power, refer to page 142.  
Driving mode view  
Concept  
When the driving mode view is deactivated, the  
displays in the instrument cluster remain un‐  
changed and do not adapt to the respective driv‐  
ing mode when the program is changed via Driv‐  
ing Dynamics Control.  
Current entertainment source, for instance,  
radio, refer to Owner's Manual for Navigation,  
Entertainment and Communication.  
Efficiency display, refer to page 132.  
Selecting  
Activating/deactivating  
Via iDrive:  
1. "CAR"  
2. "Settings"  
3. "Displays"  
4. "Driving mode view"  
Adjusting  
Individual displays in the instrument cluster can  
be configured individually.  
Continue to press the button on the turn signal  
lever until the desired widget is selected.  
Display  
1. "CAR"  
2. "Settings"  
3. "Displays"  
4. "Instrument panel"  
5. Select the desired setting.  
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ing is displayed as ECO PRO bonus range, refer  
to page 243.  
Efficiency display  
Concept  
Information about driving style and consumption  
can be displayed in the form of a consumption  
display as a widget in the instrument cluster, for  
example.  
Check Control  
Concept  
The Check Control system monitors functions in  
the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions in  
the monitored systems.  
General information  
Depending on the activated driving mode, differ‐  
ent information will be displayed:  
General information  
Driving  
mode  
Display  
A Check Control message is displayed as a com‐  
bination of indicator or warning lights and text  
messages in the instrument cluster and, if appli‐  
cable, in the Head-up Display.  
COMFORT  
SPORT  
Current consumption.  
Average consumption.  
Energy recovery.  
In addition, an acoustic signal may sound and a  
text message may appear on the Control Display.  
ECO PRO  
ECO PRO bonus range.  
Distance traveled in Coasting  
mode.  
Hiding Check Control messages  
Current consumption.  
Average consumption  
The average consumption indicates the fuel con‐  
sumption when driving a specific route.  
Current consumption  
The current consumption displays the current  
consumption of fuel. Check whether you are cur‐  
rently driving in an efficient and environmentally-  
friendly manner.  
Press the button on the turn signal lever.  
Continuous display  
Some Check Control messages are displayed  
continuously and are not cleared until the mal‐  
function is eliminated. If several malfunctions oc‐  
cur at once, the messages are displayed consec‐  
utively.  
Energy recovery  
During energy recovery, the kinetic energy of the  
vehicle is converted into electric energy during  
coasting. The vehicle battery is partially charged  
and fuel consumption can be reduced.  
The messages can be hidden for approx. 8 sec‐  
onds. After this time, they are displayed again  
automatically.  
ECO PRO bonus range  
In the ECO PRO driving mode, the yielded exten‐  
sion of the range as a result of fuel-efficient driv‐  
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Temporary display  
Messages after trip completion  
Some Check Control messages are hidden auto‐  
matically after approx. 20 seconds. The Check  
Control messages are stored and can be dis‐  
played again later.  
Certain messages displayed while driving are dis‐  
played again after drive-ready state is switched  
off.  
Indicator/warning lights  
Displaying stored Check Control  
messages  
Concept  
Via iDrive:  
Indicator/warning lights in the instrument cluster  
display the status of some functions in the vehi‐  
cle and indicate when a malfunction is present in  
the monitored systems.  
1. "CAR"  
2. "Vehicle status"  
3.  
"Check Control"  
4. Select the SMS text message.  
General information  
The indicator/warning lights can light up in a vari‐  
ety of combinations and colors.  
Display  
Check Control  
Several of the lights are checked for proper func‐  
tioning and light up temporarily when drive-ready  
state is switched on.  
At least one Check Control message is  
displayed or stored.  
Red lights  
SMS text messages  
SMS text messages in combination with a sym‐  
bol in the instrument cluster explain a Check  
Control message and the meaning of the indica‐  
tor/warning lights.  
Safety belt reminder  
Indicator light flashes or is illuminated:  
safety belt on the driver or passenger  
side is not buckled. The safety belt re‐  
minder can also be activated if objects are placed  
on the front passenger seat.  
Supplementary SMS text messages  
Additional information, such as the reason for an  
error or malfunction or the required action, can  
be called up via Check Control.  
Make sure that the safety belts are positioned  
correctly.  
With urgent messages the added text will be au‐  
tomatically displayed on the Control Display.  
Airbag system  
Airbag system and belt tensioner may  
not be working.  
Depending on the Check Control message, fur‐  
ther help can be selected.  
Have the vehicle checked immediately  
by a dealer's service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop.  
Via iDrive:  
1. "CAR"  
2. "Vehicle status"  
3.  
"Check Control"  
4. Select the desired text message.  
5. Select the desired setting.  
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Displays  
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DSC, refer to page 172, and DTC, refer to  
page 174.  
Parking brake  
The parking brake is set.  
For releasing the parking brake, refer to  
page 117.  
Flat Tire Monitor FTM  
The Flat Tire Monitor signals a loss of  
tire inflation pressure in a tire.  
Brake system  
Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.  
Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers.  
Braking system impaired. Continue to  
drive moderately.  
Flat Tire Monitor, refer to page 272.  
Have the vehicle checked immediately  
by a dealer's service center or another  
qualified service center or repair shop.  
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM  
The indicator light lights up: the Tire  
Pressure Monitor reports a low tire infla‐  
tion pressure or a flat tire. Follow the in‐  
formation in the Check Control message.  
Yellow lights  
Anti-lock Braking System ABS  
The indicator light flashes and then continuously  
lights up: no flat tire or loss of tire inflation pres‐  
sure can be detected.  
The Brake Assistant function may not  
activate. Avoid abrupt braking. Take the  
longer braking distance into account.  
Interference 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 system immediately checked  
by a dealer's service center or another  
qualified service center or repair shop.  
A wheel without TPM wheel electronics is  
mounted: have it checked by a dealer’s serv‐  
ice center or another qualified service center  
or repair shop as needed.  
DSC Dynamic Stability Control  
The indicator light flashes: DSC controls  
the drive and braking forces. The vehicle  
is stabilized. Reduce speed and modify  
Malfunction: have the system checked by a  
dealer’s service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop.  
your driving style to the driving circumstances.  
The indicator light lights up: DSC has malfunc‐  
tioned.  
Tire Pressure Monitor, refer to page 265.  
Have the system immediately checked by a deal‐  
er's service center or another qualified service  
center or repair shop.  
Steering system  
Steering system may not be working.  
DSC, refer to page 172.  
Have the system checked by a dealer's  
service center or another qualified serv‐  
ice center or repair shop.  
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is  
deactivated or DTC Dynamic  
Traction Control is activated  
Emissions  
DSC is deactivated or DTC is activated.  
The warning light lights up:  
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Emissions are deteriorating. Have the  
vehicle checked as soon as possible.  
High-beam Assistant  
High-beam Assistant is switched on.  
The warning light flashes under certain cir‐  
cumstances:  
High beams are switched on and off au‐  
tomatically depending on the traffic sit‐  
This indicates that there is excessive misfiring  
in the engine.  
uation.  
High-beam Assistant, refer to page 149.  
Reduce the vehicle speed and have the sys‐  
tem checked immediately; otherwise, serious  
engine misfiring within a brief period can seri‐  
ously damage emission control components,  
in particular the catalytic converter.  
Automatic Hold  
Automatic Hold is activated. The vehicle  
is automatically held in place when it is  
stationary.  
Socket for Onboard Diagnosis, refer to  
page 291.  
Automatic Hold, refer to page 117.  
Green lights  
Blue lights  
High beams  
Turn signal  
Turn signal switched on.  
High beams are switched on.  
High beams, refer to page 120.  
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator  
light indicates that a turn signal bulb has  
failed.  
Turn signal, refer to page 119.  
Fuel gauge  
Parking lights  
Concept  
The current fill level of the fuel tank is displayed.  
Parking lights are switched on.  
Parking lights/low beams, refer to  
page 147.  
General information  
Vehicle tilt position may cause the display to  
vary.  
Low beams  
Information on refueling, refer to page 250.  
Low beams are switched on.  
Parking lights/low beams, refer to  
page 147.  
Display  
An arrow beside the fuel pump  
symbol shows which side of the  
vehicle the fuel filler flap is on.  
Lane departure warning  
The indicator light lights up: the system  
is activated. A lane marking was detected  
on at least one side of the vehicle and  
warnings can be issued.  
The current range is displayed as  
numerical value.  
Lane departure warning, refer to page 164.  
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Arrow 1: successive yellow illuminated fields  
indicate an increase in the speed.  
Indicator light in the instrument  
cluster  
Arrow 2: successive orange illuminated fields  
indicate the upcoming shift moment.  
The yellow indicator light illuminates,  
once the fuel reserve is reached.  
Arrow 3: the field lights up red. Do not wait  
any further to shift.  
When the maximum speed is reached, the entire  
display flashes red and the supply of fuel is inter‐  
rupted in order to protect the engine.  
Tachometer  
Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning  
field. In this range, the fuel supply is reduced to  
protect the engine.  
Standby state and drive-  
ready state  
Shift point indicator  
The letters OFF in the tachome‐  
ter indicate that drive-ready state  
is switched off and standby state  
is switched on.  
Concept  
The shift lights indicate the upshift point at which  
the best possible acceleration can be achieved.  
The letters READY in the tach‐  
ometer indicate that the Auto  
Start/Stop function is ready to  
start the engine automatically.  
Functional requirement  
Shift lights are shown when the SPORT or  
SPORT PLUS driving program is activated.  
Switching on/off  
1. Select SPORT or SPORT PLUS driving  
mode.  
For further information, see Idle state, standby  
state, and drive-ready state, refer to page 41.  
Press Driving Dynamics Control.  
Engine temperature  
2. Activate the M/S manual mode of the trans‐  
mission.  
Display  
Display  
Cold engine: the pointer is at  
the low temperature end.  
Drive at moderate engine and  
vehicle speeds.  
Normal operating tempera‐  
ture: the pointer is in the mid‐  
dle or in the lower half of the  
temperature display.  
Hot engine: the pointer is at the high end of  
the temperature range. In addition, a Check  
Control message is displayed.  
Current engine speed is displayed in the  
tachometer.  
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CONTROLS  
To check the coolant level, refer to page 287.  
The Check Control message appears continu‐  
ously below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km.  
Indicator light in the instrument  
cluster  
Safety information  
A red indicator light is displayed.  
NOTICE  
With a driving range of less than  
30 miles/50 km the engine may no longer have  
sufficient fuel. Engine functions are not en‐  
sured anymore. There is a risk of damage to  
property. Refuel promptly.  
External temperature  
General information  
If the indicator drops to +37 ℉/+3 ℃ or lower, a  
signal sounds.  
Display  
The current range is displayed as  
numerical value next to the fuel  
gauge.  
A Check Control message is displayed.  
There is an increased risk of ice on roads.  
Safety information  
Warning  
Service requirements  
Even at temperatures above +37 ℉/+3 ℃  
there can be a risk of icy roads, for instance on  
bridges or shady sections of the road. There is  
a risk of accident. Modify your driving style to  
the weather conditions at low temperatures.  
Concept  
The function displays the service requirements  
and the corresponding maintenance scopes.  
General information  
After switching on drive-ready state, the instru‐  
ment cluster briefly displays available driving dis‐  
tance or time to the next scheduled mainte‐  
nance.  
Range  
Concept  
The range indicates the distance that can still be  
covered with the current fuel level.  
A service advisor can read out the current serv‐  
ice requirements from your remote control.  
General information  
The estimated range available with the remaining  
fuel is permanently displayed in the instrument  
cluster.  
Display  
Detailed information on service  
requirements  
With a low remaining range, a Check Control  
message is briefly displayed. With a dynamic  
driving style, for instance fast cornering, the en‐  
gine function is not always ensured.  
More information on the type of service required  
may be displayed on the Control Display.  
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CONTROLS  
Via iDrive:  
You can check when your dealer’s service center  
was notified.  
1. "CAR"  
Via iDrive:  
2. "Vehicle status"  
1. "CAR"  
3.  
"Service schedule"  
2. "Vehicle status"  
3. Move the Controller to the left.  
Required maintenance procedures and le‐  
gally mandated inspections are displayed.  
4. Select an entry to call up detailed information.  
4.  
"TeleService Call"  
Symbols  
Gear shift indicator  
Sym‐  
bols  
Description  
Concept  
No service is currently required.  
The system recommends the most efficient gear  
for the current driving situation.  
The deadline for scheduled mainte‐  
nance or a legally mandated inspec‐  
tion is approaching.  
General information  
Depending on the design and country version,  
the gear shift indicator may be active in the  
manual mode of the Steptronic transmission.  
The service deadline has already  
passed.  
Steptronic transmission:  
displaying  
Suggestions to shift up or down are displayed in  
the instrument cluster.  
Entering appointment dates  
Enter the dates for the mandatory vehicle in‐  
spections.  
On vehicles without a gear shift indicator, the en‐  
gaged gear is displayed.  
Make sure that the vehicle's date and time are  
set correctly.  
Example  
Description  
Via iDrive:  
Efficient gear is set.  
1. "CAR"  
2. "Vehicle status"  
3.  
"Service schedule"  
Shift into efficient gear.  
4. "BMW Service"  
5. "Date:"  
6. Select the desired setting.  
Automatic Service Request  
Data regarding the service status or legally man‐  
dated vehicle inspections is automatically trans‐  
mitted to your dealer’s service center before your  
vehicle is due for service.  
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Overview  
Camera  
Speed Limit Info  
Speed Limit Info  
Concept  
Speed Limit Info shows the currently valid speed  
limit in the instrument cluster and, if necessary,  
the Head-up Display.  
General information  
The camera in the area of the interior mirror de‐  
tects traffic signs at the edge of the road as well  
as variable overhead sign posts.  
The camera is installed near the interior mirror.  
Keep the windshield in front of the interior mirror  
clean and clear.  
Traffic signs with extra symbols are considered  
and compared with the vehicle's onboard data.  
The traffic sign will then be either displayed or ig‐  
nored depending on the situation in the instru‐  
ment cluster and the Head-up Display.  
Displaying Speed Limit Info  
General information  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, Speed  
Limit Info is displayed permanently in the instru‐  
ment cluster or via iDrive.  
The system takes into account any information  
that is stored in the navigation system and also  
displays speed limits present on routes without  
signs.  
Safety information  
Activating/deactivating  
Via iDrive:  
Warning  
1. "CAR"  
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the  
driver’s personal judgment in assessing visibility  
and traffic situation. There is a risk of accident.  
Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch  
traffic closely and actively intervene where ap‐  
propriate.  
2. "Settings"  
3. "Driver Assistance"  
4. "Driving"  
5. "Speed Limit Assistant"  
6. "Info on speed limits"  
7. "Show current limit"  
Display  
Speed Limit Info  
Current speed limit.  
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CONTROLS  
Depending on the equipment,  
Speed Limit Info not available.  
When driving very close to the vehicle in front  
of you.  
When driving toward bright lights or strong  
reflections.  
When the windshield in front of the interior  
mirror is fogged over, dirty or covered by a  
sticker, etc.  
If the camera has overheated and been tem‐  
porarily switched off due to excessively high  
temperatures.  
If the detected speed limit has been exceeded,  
the indicator light will flash.  
In the event of incorrect detection by the  
camera.  
If the speed limits or road data stored in the  
navigation system are incorrect.  
Adjusting  
Via iDrive:  
If the speed limits vary with the time of day  
and the day of the week.  
1. "CAR"  
2. "Settings"  
In areas not covered by the navigation sys‐  
tem.  
3. "Driver Assistance"  
4. "Driving"  
When roads differ from the navigation, such  
as due to changes in road routing.  
5. "Speed Limit Assistance"  
6. Select the desired setting:  
In case of electronic traffic signs.  
When passing buses or trucks with traffic  
signs applied to them.  
"Warn when speeding": activate/deacti‐  
vate the flashing of the Speed Limit Info  
display in the instrument cluster and,  
where applicable, the Head-up Display  
when the currently valid speed limit is ex‐  
ceeded. The warning that is issued when  
a speed limit is exceeded may depend on  
the Speed Limit Assist settings.  
If the traffic signs are non-conforming.  
When signs that are valid for a parallel road  
are detected.  
In the presence of country-specific signs and  
road configurations.  
During calibration of the camera immediately  
after vehicle delivery.  
"Excess speed display": the speed limit  
that is detected by the Speed Limit Info is  
displayed with a marking in the speedom‐  
eter in the instrument cluster.  
Selection lists  
System limits  
The system may not be fully functional and may  
provide incorrect information in the following sit‐  
uations:  
Concept  
Lists can be displayed and, if necessary, used for  
certain functions in the instrument cluster or the  
Head-up Display.  
In heavy fog, wet conditions, or snowfall.  
Entertainment source.  
When signs are fully or partially concealed by  
objects, stickers or paint.  
Current audio source.  
List of most recent telephone calls.  
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CONTROLS  
If necessary, the corresponding menu will open  
on the Control Display.  
Trip data  
Concept  
Display  
Values for the trip, such as the average con‐  
sumption or trip miles, are displayed.  
General information  
The trip data can be displayed on the Control  
Display and in the instrument cluster.  
The values can be displayed and reset depend‐  
ing on various intervals, such as after refueling.  
Depending on the equipment version, the list in  
the instrument cluster may differ from the illus‐  
tration.  
Display on the Control Display  
Overview  
The following information is displayed:  
Configured interval for resetting the trip data.  
Average consumption, fuel.  
Average speed.  
Displaying and using the list  
Button  
Function  
Change the entertainment  
source.  
Total time for shut off engine through the  
Auto Start/Stop function.  
Pressing the button again will  
close the currently displayed  
list.  
Distance traveled in Coasting mode.  
Consumption history in form of a chart.  
Show list of most recent tele‐  
phone calls.  
Displays  
Via iDrive:  
Turn the thumbwheel to select  
the desired setting.  
1. "CAR"  
2. "Driving information"  
3. "Trip data"  
Press the thumbwheel to con‐  
firm the setting.  
The currently selected list can  
be displayed again in the instru‐  
ment cluster by turning the  
thumbwheel.  
Consumption history  
The average consumption is shown in the con‐  
sumption history in form of a chart based on the  
distance travelled and the driving mode.  
Display in the instrument cluster  
Information about the route can be displayed as  
widget in the tachometer. Selecting and setting  
widgets in the instrument cluster, refer to  
page 131.  
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Displays  
CONTROLS  
The following information is displayed:  
Total mileage.  
With the button on the turn signal lever:  
1. Continue to press the button on the turn sig‐  
nal lever until the widget for the trip data is  
selected.  
Configured interval for resetting the trip data.  
Distance travelled depending on the config‐  
ured interval.  
Average speed.  
Resetting trip data  
The intervals in which the values must be reset  
can be configured.  
Via iDrive:  
1. "CAR"  
2. Press and hold the button on the turn signal  
lever.  
2. "Driving information"  
3. "Trip data"  
Via iDrive:  
4. "Data since"  
1. "CAR"  
5. Select the desired setting:  
2. "Driving information"  
3. "Trip data"  
"Start of trip ( )": the values are automati‐  
cally reset approx. four hours after the ve‐  
hicle has come to a standstill.  
4. "Data since"  
5. "Reset individual"  
"Refueling ( )": the values are automati‐  
cally reset after refueling with a larger  
quantity of fuel.  
The average values and counters are reset.  
Once the average values and counters have  
been reset, the following interval is automatically  
set: "Individual ( )".  
"Factory ( )": the values since the time of  
the factory delivery are displayed.  
"Individual ( )": the values since the last  
manual reset are displayed. The values  
can be reset at any time.  
Sport displays  
Resetting average values  
manually  
The following interval can be reset manually at  
any time: "Individual ( )".  
Concept  
The Sport displays especially support a sporty  
driving style.  
Display on the Control Display  
Overview  
The following information is displayed:  
Boost pressure.  
Engine oil temperature.  
Acceleration power.  
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Torque.  
Power.  
Symbols  
Description  
"Engine oil level": electronic oil  
measurement, refer to  
page 284.  
Displays  
Via iDrive:  
"Check Control": displaying  
stored Check Control mes‐  
sages, refer to page 133.  
1. "CAR"  
2. "Driving information"  
3. "Sport displays"  
"Service schedule": displaying  
service requirements, refer to  
page 137.  
Display in the instrument cluster  
The Sport displays can be displayed in form of  
two widgets in the instrument cluster, refer to  
page 131.  
"TeleService Call": Service Re‐  
quest.  
The following widgets can be selected:  
Widget for torque and power.  
Widget for acceleration power.  
Head-up Display  
Concept  
This system projects important information into  
the driver's field of vision, for instance the speed.  
Vehicle status  
The driver can get information without averting  
his or her eyes from the road.  
General information  
The status can be displayed and actions per‐  
formed for several systems.  
General information  
Follow the information on cleaning the Head-up  
Display, refer to page 306.  
Opening the vehicle status  
Via iDrive:  
Overview  
1. "CAR"  
2. "Vehicle status"  
Information at a glance  
Symbols  
Description  
"Flat Tire Monitor": status of the  
Flat Tire Monitor, refer to  
page 272.  
"Tire Pressure Monitor": status  
of the Tire Pressure Monitor, re‐  
fer to page 265.  
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CONTROLS  
Via iDrive:  
Switching on/off  
Via iDrive:  
1. "CAR"  
2. "Settings"  
3. "Displays"  
4. "Head-up display"  
5. "Brightness"  
1. "CAR"  
2. "Settings"  
3. "Displays"  
4. "Head-up display"  
5. "Head-up display"  
6. Turn the Controller until the desired bright‐  
ness is set.  
7. Press the Controller.  
Display  
When the low beams are switched on, the  
brightness of the Head-up Display can be addi‐  
tionally influenced using the instrument lighting.  
Overview  
The following information is displayed on the  
Head-up Display:  
Adjusting the height  
Vehicle speed.  
Via iDrive:  
Navigation instructions.  
Check Control messages.  
Selection list in the instrument cluster.  
Driver assistance systems.  
Sport displays.  
1. "CAR"  
2. "Settings"  
3. "Displays"  
4. "Head-up display"  
5. "Height"  
Some of this information is only displayed briefly  
as needed.  
6. Turn the Controller until the desired height is  
reached.  
Selecting displays in the Head-up  
Display  
Via iDrive:  
7. Press the Controller.  
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐  
rently used.  
1. "CAR"  
The height of the Head-up Display can also be  
stored using the memory function, refer to  
page 107.  
2. "Settings"  
3. "Displays"  
4. "Head-up display"  
5. Select the desired setting.  
Setting the rotation  
The Head-up Display view can be rotated.  
Via iDrive:  
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐  
rently used.  
1. "CAR"  
Setting the brightness  
The brightness is automatically adjusted to the  
ambient brightness.  
2. "Settings"  
3. "Displays"  
4. "Head-up display"  
5. "Rotation"  
The basic setting can be adjusted manually.  
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Displays  
CONTROLS  
6. Turn the Controller until the desired setting is  
selected.  
If the image is distorted, have the basic settings  
checked by a dealer’s service center or another  
qualified service center or repair shop.  
7. Press the Controller.  
Special windshield  
Additional settings  
The windshield is part of the system.  
Via iDrive:  
The shape of the windshield makes it possible to  
display a precise image.  
1. "CAR"  
2. "Settings"  
A film in the windshield prevents double images  
from being generated.  
3. "Displays"  
4. "Head-up display"  
5. Select the desired setting:  
For this reason, it is strongly suggested to have  
the special windshield replaced by a dealer’s  
service center or another qualified service center  
or repair shop, if necessary.  
"Speed Limit Assistant": access the set‐  
tings for the speed assistant.  
"Display infotainment lists in": set up if the  
selection lists are displayed in the instru‐  
ment cluster or the Head-up Display.  
"Sport displays": display tachometer and  
Shift Lights in the Head-up Display.  
"Off": the Sport displays are not dis‐  
played in the Head-up Display.  
"In SPORT mode": the Sport displays  
are only displayed in SPORT driving  
mode.  
"Always": the Sport displays are con‐  
tinuously displayed in the Head-up  
Display.  
"Reduced height": if not all of the informa‐  
tion is in the driver's field of vision, the in‐  
formation can be displayed in the lower  
section of the Head-up Display.  
Visibility of the display  
The visibility of the displays in the Head-up Dis‐  
play is influenced by the following factors:  
Seat position.  
Objects on the cover of the Head-up Display.  
Sunglasses with certain polarization filters.  
Wet roads.  
Unfavorable light conditions.  
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