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corrected, have the vehicle checked by an au-

thorized service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop.

Vehicle features and options

This chapter describes all standard, country-

specific, and optional equipment offered with

the series. It also describes features and func-

tions that are not necessarily available in the

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

country versions. This also applies to safety

functions and systems. When using these

functions and systems, the applicable laws

and regulations must be observed.

Instrument cluster with enhanced

features:Overview

Instrument cluster

Principle

1

Fuel gauge 151

Range 155

The instrument cluster consists of various digi-

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

temperatures as well as indicator and warning

lights.

2

3

Speedometer

Central display range 143

Navigation display

General information

Depending on the vehicle equipment, it may

be possible to deactivate the display change in

the instrument cluster via iDrive.

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5

Depending on the equipment: Driver Atten-

tion Camera

Tachometer 152

Some of the displays in the instrument cluster

may differ from the illustrations in the Owner's

Manual.

Selection lists 157

Widgets 143

Trip odometer, see Trip data 157

Shift lights 153

Safety information

ECO PRO displays 261

Power gauge 152

Warning

Status Driving Experience Control 139

Transmission display 133

Engine temperature 154

Outside temperature 155

Check Control 146

If the driving information displays on the in-

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

do not use the vehicle. There is a risk of

accident, injury, or property damage. Imme-

diately park the vehicle in a safe manner.

Turning drive-ready state off and on again

may correct the malfunction, allowing you to

continue driving. If the malfunction cannot be

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Speed Limit Assistant 206

Speed Limit Info 192

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The displays may vary depending on the

equipment and national-market version.

Time 60

Instrument cluster without

enhanced features:Overview

Driving mode view

Principle

Depending on the equipment, if the driving

mode view is activated, the displays in the in-

strument cluster will adapt to the respective

driving mode when a program is changed via

the Driving Experience Control.

Activate/deactivate

1. "CAR"

1

Fuel gauge 151

2. "Settings"

2

3

Speedometer

3. "Displays"

Check Control 146

Widgets 144

4. "Driving mode view"

Settings

Service notifications 155

Shift lights 153

Specific displays can be configured individu-

ally.

Range 155

1. "CAR"

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Tachometer 152

2. "Settings"

Engine temperature 154

Outside temperature 155

Transmission display

Status Driving Experience Control 139

Time 60

3. "Displays"

4. "Instrument panel"

5. Select the desired setting.

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Speed Limit Info 192

Instrument cluster with

extended features: widgets

Central display range

Depending on the equipment and configura-

tion, the following is displayed in the central

display range of the instrument cluster:

Principle

Displays for specific functions can be displayed

in the instrument cluster.

▷

Navigation displays such as the map view

or, if destination guidance is active, a route

preview with route guidance information.

The following displays can be selected:

▷

Current entertainment source, e.g., radio.

Torque and power.

G-Meter.

▷

Displays for service notifications.

Some displays in the central display range can

be configured individually.

Trip data.

Efficiency display.

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Selecting

Driving

mode

Display

COMFORT

SPORT

Average consumption.

Current consumption.

Energy recovery.

ECO PRO

ECO PRO bonus range.

Distance traveled in Coasting

mode.

Current consumption.

Continue to press the button on the turn signal

lever until the desired widget is selected.

Average consumption

The average consumption indicates the fuel

consumption when driving a specific route.

Display

Current consumption

The current fuel consumption display allows

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

to drive economically and in an environmen-

tally-friendly manner.

Energy recovery

During energy recovery, the kinetic energy of

the vehicle is converted into electric energy in

coasting/overrun mode. The vehicle battery is

partially charged and fuel consumption can be

reduced.

G-Meter

The G-Meter indicates the forces that are ap-

plied in longitudinal and transverse direction

on the vehicle occupants while driving.

ECO PRO bonus range

In the ECO PRO driving mode, the yielded ex-

tension of the range as a result of fuel-efficient

driving is displayed as ECO PRO bonus range.

Efficiency display

Principle

Information about driving style and consump-

tion can be displayed in the form of a con-

sumption display as a widget in the instrument

cluster, for example.

Instrument cluster without

enhanced features: widgets

General information

Depending on the activated driving mode, dif-

ferent information will be displayed:

Principle

Displays for specific functions can be displayed

in the instrument cluster.

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▷

Distance covered.

Consumption display

Consumption display.

Principle

Current consumption and average con-

sumption.

During energy recovery, the kinetic energy of

the vehicle is converted into electric energy in

coasting/overrun mode. The vehicle battery is

partially charged and fuel consumption can be

reduced.

▷

Digital speed.

Driver assistance systems.

Current entertainment source, e.g., radio.

The current consumption displays the current

fuel consumption. Check whether you are cur-

rently driving in an efficient and environmen-

tally-friendly manner.

Selecting

General information

Energy recovery and current consumption can

be displayed as bar displays.

Display

Continue to press the button on the turn signal

lever until the desired widget is selected.

Configuring widgets

Some widgets can be configured individually.

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

▷

Energy recovery, arrow 1.

3. "Displays"

Current consumption, arrow 2.

Average consumption, arrow 3.

4. "Instrument panel"

5. "Configure widgets"

6. Select the desired setting.

Current consumption and average

consumption

The widget shows the current consumption

and average consumption depending on the

setting for the display of the trip data.

Information in detail

Distance covered

The widget for the distance covered shows the

total distance and traveled distance depending

on the setting for the display of the trip data.

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Displaying stored Check Control

messages

Check Control

1. "CAR"

Principle

2. "Vehicle status"

The Check Control system monitors functions

in the vehicle and notifies you of faults in the

monitored systems.

3.

"Check Control messages"

4. Select the desired text message.

General information

Display

A Check Control message is displayed as a

combination of indicator or warning lights and

text messages in the instrument cluster and, if

applicable, in the Head-up display.

Check Control

At least one Check Control message is

displayed or stored.

In addition, an acoustic signal may sound and

a text message may appear on the control dis-

play.

Text messages

Text messages in combination with an icon

in the instrument cluster explain a Check Con-

trol message and the meaning of the indica-

tor/warning lights.

Hiding Check Control messages

Supplementary text messages

Additional information such as the cause of a

fault or the required action can be called up via

Check Control.

With urgent messages the added text will be

automatically displayed on the control display.

Press the button on the turn signal lever.

Depending on the Check Control message, fur-

ther help can be selected.

Continuous display

1. "CAR"

Some Check Control messages are displayed

continuously and are not cleared until the fault

is eliminated. If several faults occur at once,

the messages are displayed consecutively.

2. "Vehicle status"

3.

"Check Control messages"

4. Select the desired text message.

5. Select the desired setting.

The messages can be hidden for approx.

8 seconds. After this time, they are displayed

again automatically.

Messages after trip completion

Certain messages displayed while driving are

displayed again after drive-ready state is

switched off.

Temporary display

Some Check Control messages are hidden

automatically after approx. 20 seconds. The

Check Control messages are stored and can

be displayed again later.

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Warning light does not illuminate or illuminates

continuously: the airbag system or the seat

belt tensioners may not be operational. Have

the vehicle checked immediately by an author-

ized service center or another qualified service

center or repair shop.

Indicator/warning lights

Principle

Indicator/warning lights in the instrument clus-

ter display the status of some functions in the

vehicle and indicate when a fault is present in

the monitored systems.

Additional information:

Airbags, refer to page 169.

General information

The indicator/warning lights can illuminate in a

variety of combinations and colors.

Parking brake

The parking brake is set.

Additional information:

Several of the lights are checked for proper

functioning and illuminate temporarily when

drive-ready state is turned on.

For releasing the parking brake, refer to

page 127.

Red lights

Brake system

The brake pads are worn or there is

another issue with the brake system.

Seat belt reminder

Indicator light illuminates in the follow-

ing situations:

The braking assistance may not be op-

erational. A higher pedal force may be

required for the braking process.

▷

Seat belt on the driver or passenger

side is not buckled.

Have the vehicle checked immediately by an

authorized service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop.

▷

The seat belt reminder can also be acti-

vated if objects are placed on the front

passenger seat.

The seat belt is not buckled on the corre-

sponding rear seat.

Risk of collision

Warning light illuminates or flashes in

conjunction with an acoustic signal if

there is risk of imminent collision.

Make sure that the seat belts are positioned

correctly.

Additional information:

Rear seat belt reminder: seat detection

▷

Daytime Pedestrian Collision Mitigation, re-

fer to page 177.

The seat belt is not buckled on the cor-

responding rear seat.

Forward Collision Warning with

braking function

Airbag system

Warning light illuminates briefly: Indi-

cates that the entire airbag system and

seat belt tensioners are operational

Warning light illuminates: risk of colli-

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

Increased awareness is required.

when drive-ready state is switched on.

Warning light flashes and a signal sounds: risk

of imminent collision with a vehicle detected.

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Immediately initiate braking or an evasive ma-

neuver.

Dynamic Stability Control

Warning light flashes: Dynamic Stabil-

ity Control is regulating the drive and

brake power. The vehicle is stabilized.

Reduce the vehicle speed and adjust your driv-

ing style to the road conditions.

Additional information:

Forward Collision Warning with braking func-

tion, refer to page 174.

Warning light illuminates: Dynamic Stability

Control has failed or is being initialized. Driving

stability is restricted or has failed.

Daytime Pedestrian Collision

Mitigation

The warning light illuminates and a sig-

nal sounds: risk of imminent collision

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

cyclist detected. Immediately initiate braking or

an evasive maneuver.

If the warning light illuminates continuously,

have the vehicle checked immediately by an

authorized service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop.

Additional information:

Dynamic Stability Control, refer to page 189.

Daytime Pedestrian Collision Mitigation, refer

to page 177.

The Dynamic Stability Control

deactivated or the Dynamic Traction

Control activated

Drive power

Reduced drive power due to an over-

heated drivetrain.

The Dynamic Stability Control is deacti-

vated or the Dynamic Traction Control

is activated.

Additional information:

Power gauge, refer to page 152.

Additional information:

▷

Dynamic Stability Control, refer to

page 189.

Yellow lights

▷

Dynamic Traction Control, refer to

page 190.

Antilock Braking System

The system may not be operational.

The Antilock Braking System is not

available.

Flat tire monitor

Warning light illuminates: Flat tire or

tire pressure loss has been detected.

The ability to steer may be restricted

during full braking.

Reduce your speed and stop cau-

tiously. Avoid sudden braking and steering

maneuvers.

Have the vehicle checked immediately by an

authorized service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop.

Additional information:

Flat tire monitor, refer to page 289.

Antilock Braking System, refer to page 188.

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This indicates that there is excessive misfir-

ing in the engine.

Tire pressure monitor

Warning light illuminates: Flat tire or

tire pressure loss has been detected.

Follow the information in the Check

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.

Control message.

Warning light flashes then illuminates continu-

ously: Flat tires or tire pressure losses cannot

be detected.

Have the vehicle checked by an authorized

service center or another qualified service cen-

ter or repair shop.

▷

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.

Additional information:

Socket for OBD on-board diagnostics, refer to

page 308.

In the case of tires with special appro-

val: the tire pressure monitor was unable

to complete the reset. Reset the system

again.

Green lights

Wheel without wheel electronics installed:

Have it checked by an authorized service

center or another qualified service center or

repair shop as needed.

Rear seats: seat belt fastened

The seat belt is buckled on the corre-

sponding rear seat.

Malfunction: have the vehicle checked by

an authorized service center or another

qualified service center or repair shop.

Rear seats: seat detection

Additional information:

The seat belt is buckled on the corre-

sponding rear seat.

Tire pressure monitor, refer to page 282.

Steering system

Turn signal

Steering system may not be opera-

tional.

Turn signal is on.

Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator

light indicates that a turn signal bulb

has failed.

Have the vehicle checked by an author-

ized service center or another qualified service

center or repair shop.

Additional information:

Turn signal, refer to page 129.

Exhaust emissions

▷

The warning light illuminates:

Parking lights

Worsening exhaust emissions, e.g.,

due to an incorrectly fitted fuel cap.

Have the vehicle checked as soon

as possible.

Parking lights are switched on.

Additional information:

Parking lights/low-beam headlights,

refer to page 163.

▷

The warning light flashes under certain cir-

cumstances:

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Low-beam headlights

Automatic Hold: vehicle secured

against rolling away

Low-beam headlights are switched on.

Additional information:

Steptronic transmission: The vehicle is

prevented from rolling away after the

brake is applied.

Parking lights/low-beam headlights,

refer to page 163.

Additional information:

Driving, refer to page 122.

Lane departure warning

Depending on vehicle equipment and

national-market version:

Manual Speed Limiter

The indicator light illuminates: the sys-

tem is switched on.

The indicator light illuminates: the sys-

tem is switched on. A lane boundary has been

detected on at least one side of the vehicle and

the system is ready to intervene. Warnings will

be issued. The system can perform steering

interventions.

The indicator light flashes: the set

speed limit has been exceeded.

Additional information:

Manual Speed Limiter, refer to page 194.

Indicator light flashes: the system is perform-

ing a steering intervention.

Depending on the equipment: Cruise

Control

Additional information:

Lane departure warning, refer to page 179.

The system is active.

Additional information:

Automatic High Beam Assistant

Driver assistance systems, Cruise Con-

trol, refer to page 192.

Automatic High Beam Assistant is

switched on.

High-beam headlights are switched on

and off automatically depending on the traffic

situation.

Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go

function switched on

Additional information:

The system is turned on.

Additional information:

Automatic High Beam Assistant, refer to

page 165.

Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go

function, refer to page 199.

Automatic Hold: vehicle is held

automatically

Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go

function: vehicle ahead

Steptronic transmission: Automatic

Hold is activated. The vehicle is auto-

matically held in place when it is sta-

tionary.

Indicator light illuminates: Vehicle has

been detected ahead of you. The vehi-

cle icon goes out if no vehicle has been

detected ahead of you.

Additional information:

Driving, refer to page 122.

Indicator light is flashing: vehicle ahead is driv-

ing off.

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Additional information:

Gray lights

Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function,

refer to page 199.

Manual Speed Limiter

The system is interrupted.

Speed Limit Assistant activated

Additional information:

Depending on the equipment, the indi-

cator light is illuminated together with

the icon for a speed control system:

Speed Limit Assistant is active and detected

speed limits can be accepted manually for the

displayed system.

Manual Speed Limiter, refer to

page 194.

Depending on the equipment: Cruise

Control

The system is interrupted.

Additional information:

Speed Limit Assistant, refer to page 206.

Driver assistance systems, Cruise Con-

trol, refer to page 192.

Speed Limit Assistant: apply speed

limit

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.

Fuel gauge

Principle

The current fill level of the fuel tank is dis-

played.

Additional information:

Speed Limit Assistant, refer to page 206.

General information

Vehicle inclination may cause the display to

vary.

Blue lights

High-beam headlights

Additional information:

High-beam headlights have been

switched on.

Refueling, refer to page 266.

Additional information:

Display

High-beam headlights, refer to page 129.

Instrument cluster with enhanced features:

An arrow next to the fuel pump

icon indicates the vehicle side

on which the fuel filler flap is lo-

cated.

Drive power

Reduced drive power due to a cold

drivetrain.

The current range is displayed

as numerical value.

Additional information:

Power gauge, refer to page 152.

Instrument cluster without enhanced features:

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An arrow next to the fuel pump

icon indicates the vehicle side

on which the fuel filler flap is lo-

cated.

matically adjusted depending on the available

rotational speed range.

Instrument cluster with

extended features:Power

gauge

Indicator light in the instrument

cluster

The yellow indicator light illuminates,

once the fuel reserve is reached.

Principle

The power gauge indicates the available drive

power as a percentage.

Tachometer

Activate/deactivate

1. "CAR"

General information

Always avoid RPM in the red warning field. In

this range, the fuel supply is reduced to protect

the engine.

2. "Settings"

3. "Displays"

4. "Instrument panel"

5. "Engine display"

6. "Power meter"

Depending on the equipment, the tachometer

can also be shown in the Head-up display.

When the setting for the driving mode view is

activated, the activated power gauge is only

shown in the COMFORT driving mode.

Instrument cluster with enhanced

features:Activating/deactivating

1. "CAR"

Display

2. "Settings"

3. "Displays"

4. "Instrument panel"

5. "Engine display"

6. "Tachometer"

When the setting for the driving mode view

is activated, the activated tachometer is only

shown in the COMFORT or SPORT driving

mode.

Needle in the area of arrow 1: display of the

energy recovered by coasting or when deceler-

ating, CHARGE.

To display the tachometer in the Head-up dis-

play, the sport displays of the Head-up display

must be activated.

Needle in the range of arrow 2: the drive power

in percent, POWER.

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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Drive power

Turning on/turning off

Steptronic Sport transmission:

The available drive power may be reduced due

to certain factors, for instance a cold engine.

Depending on the available drive power, the

range for POWER is adjusted automatically.

1. If applicable, select SPORT or SPORT

PLUS driving mode.

Press Driving Experience Control.

If needed, icons in the power gauge indicate a

reduction of the drive power.

2. Activate the M manual mode of the trans-

mission.

Example

icon

Description

Manual transmission:

Depending on the equipment, select either

SPORT or SPORT PLUS driving mode. Press

Driving Experience Control.

Reduced drive power due to a

cold drivetrain.

Reduced drive power due to an

overheated drivetrain.

Display

Shift lights

Principle

Shift lights on the instrument cluster indicate

the time to upshift in order to achieve the best

possible acceleration.

General information

Depending on the equipment and national-

market version, the Shift lights are active in

the M manual mode of the Steptronic Sport

transmission and with manual transmission.

The Shift lights display is available either in the

instrument cluster or in the Head-up display.

Instrument cluster without enhanced features.

Functional requirement

▷

Depending on the equipment, either driving

program SPORT or SPORT PLUS is acti-

vated.

Information about the driving style

▷

The current RPM is displayed in the tach-

ometer.

▷

To display the Shift lights in the Head-up

display, the sport displays of the Head-up

display must be activated.

▷

Arrow 1: successive yellow illuminated fields

indicate an increase in the RPM.

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▷

Arrow 2: successive fields illuminated or-

ange indicate an optimal shift point.

Engine temperature

Arrow 3: the field illuminates red. Do not

wait any further to shift.

Display

Instrument cluster with enhanced features:

When the maximum rotational speed is

reached, the entire display flashes red and the

fuel supply is interrupted in order to protect the

engine.

▷

Cold engine: the needle is at

the low temperature value.

Drive at moderate RPM and

vehicle speeds.

▷

Normal operating tempera-

ture: the needle is in the mid-

dle or in the lower half of the

temperature display.

Standby state and drive-

ready state

Instrument cluster with enhanced features:

▷

Hot engine: the needle is at the high tem-

perature value. In addition, a Check Control

message is displayed.

OFF is displayed in the instru-

ment cluster. Drive-ready state

is turned off and standby state

turned on.

Instrument cluster without enhanced features:

▷

Cold engine: the LEDs of the

indicator show a low temper-

ature value. Drive at moder-

ate RPM and vehicle speeds.

READY is displayed in the

instrument cluster. The Auto

Start/Stop function is ready for

automatic engine start.

▷

Normal operating tempera-

ture: the LEDs of the indica-

tor show an average temper-

ature value.

Instrument cluster without enhanced features:

The word OFF in the tachom-

eter indicates that drive-ready

state is switched off and

▷

Hot engine: the LEDs of the indicator show

a high temperature value. In addition, a

Check Control message is displayed.

standby state is switched on.

Additional information:

The word READY in the instru-

ment cluster indicates that the drive-ready

state is turned on and the Auto Start/Stop

function is ready to start the engine automat-

ically.

Coolant level, refer to page 305.

Indicator light in the instrument

cluster

A red indicator light is displayed.

Additional information:

Operating state of the vehicle, refer to

page 38.

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Safety information

Outside temperature

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 damage to property. Refuel

promptly.

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.

Safety information

Display

Instrument cluster with enhanced features:

Warning

Even at temperatures above +37 ℉/+3 ℃

there is a risk of icy roads, for instance on

bridges or shady sections of the road. There

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

age. Modify your driving style to the weather

conditions at low temperatures.

The current range is displayed

as a numerical value next to the

fuel gauge.

Instrument cluster without enhanced features:

The current range is displayed

as numerical value between

speedometer and tachometer.

Range

Principle

The range indicates the distance that can still

be covered with the current full tank of fuel.

Service notifications

General information

The estimated range with remaining fuel is

permanently displayed on the instrument clus-

ter.

Principle

The service notifications indicate recom-

mended maintenance work.

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

After turning on the drive-ready state, the next

service appointment or the distance remaining

until the next service is displayed briefly in the

instrument cluster.

The Check Control message appears

continuously below a range of approx.

30 miles/50 km.

A service advisor can read out the mainte-

nance work from the vehicle key.

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Display

Gear shift indicator

Detailed information on the service

notifications

More information may be displayed on the

control display.

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.

1. "CAR"

2. "Vehicle status"

General information

3.

"Required services"

Depending on the equipment and national-

market version, the gear shift indicator is active

in the M manual mode of the Steptronic trans-

mission and with manual transmission.

Maintenance work as well as possible le-

gally mandated inspections are displayed.

4. Select an entry to call up detailed informa-

tion.

Manual transmission: displaying

Suggestions to upshift or downshift are dis-

played in the instrument cluster.

Icons

Description

On vehicles without a gear shift indicator, the

engaged gear is displayed.

No service is currently required.

Example

Description

The time for recommended main-

tenance or a legally mandated in-

spection is approaching.

Efficient gear is set.

Shift into efficient gear.

Service interval is exceeded.

Steptronic transmission: displaying

Suggestions to upshift or downshift are dis-

played in the instrument cluster.

Entering appointment dates

Enter the dates for the mandatory vehicle in-

spections.

On vehicles without a gear shift indicator, the

engaged gear is displayed.

Make sure that the vehicle's date and time are

set correctly.

Example

Description

1. "CAR"

2. "Vehicle status"

Efficient gear is set.

3.

"Required services"

4. "Vehicle inspection"

5. "Date:"

Shift into efficient gear.

6. Select the desired setting.

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Button

Function

Selection lists

Change the entertainment

source.

Principle

Pressing the button again will

close the currently displayed

list.

Lists can be displayed and, if necessary, used

for certain functions in the instrument cluster or

the Head-up display.

▷

Entertainment source.

Show list of most recent tele-

phone calls.

Current audio source.

List of most recent telephone calls.

Turn the knurled wheel to se-

lect the desired setting.

If necessary, the corresponding menu will open

on the control display.

Press the knurled wheel to

confirm the setting.

Display

The list of the current en-

tertainment source can be

displayed in the instrument

cluster again by turning the

knurled wheel.

Trip data

Principle

Depending on the equipment version, the list

in the instrument cluster may differ from the

illustration.

The trip data display provides various informa-

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

General information

The trip data can be displayed on the control

display and in the instrument cluster.

Displaying and using the list

The lists can be displayed and operated using

the buttons on the steering wheel.

The values can be displayed and reset de-

pending on various intervals such as after refu-

eling.

Display on the control display

Overview

The following information is displayed depend-

ing on the set interval and driving mode:

▷

Configured interval for displaying trip data.

Average consumption depending on the

configured interval.

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▷

Average speed.

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.

Total time for shut off engine through the

Auto Start/Stop function.

▷

Distance traveled in Coasting mode.

Consumption history in form of a chart.

1. "CAR"

2. "Driving information"

3. "Trip data"

Displays

1. "CAR"

4. "Values since"

5. Select the desired setting:

2. "Driving information"

3. "Trip data"

▷

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

matically reset approx. four hours after

the vehicle has come to a standstill.

Consumption history

The average consumption is shown in the con-

sumption history in form of a chart based on

the distance traveled and the driving mode.

"Refueling ( )": the values are automati-

cally reset after refueling with a larger

quantity of fuel.

"Factory": average consumption since

delivery from the factory.

Display in the instrument cluster

Depending on the equipment, information

about the distance covered can be displayed

as widget in the instrument cluster.

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.

The following information is displayed:

▷

Total kilometers.

Configured interval for displaying trip data.

Resetting average values manually

The following interval can be reset manually at

any time: "Individual ( )".

Distance traveled depending on the config-

ured interval.

▷

Average speed.

Selecting and setting widgets in the instrument

cluster.

With the button on the turn signal lever:

1. Continue to press the button on the turn

signal lever until the widget for the trip data

is selected.

Additional information:

Instrument cluster with enhanced features:

Widgets, refer to page 143.

Instrument cluster without enhanced features:

Widgets, refer to page 144.

2. Press and hold the button on the turn sig-

nal lever.

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Via iDrive:

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Widget for torque and power.

Widget for G-Meter.

1. "CAR"

Additional information:

2. "Driving information"

3. "Trip data"

Widgets, refer to page 143.

4. "Values since"

5. "Reset individual"

Vehicle status

The average values and counters are reset.

Once the average values and counters have

been reset, the following interval is automati-

cally set: "Individual ( )".

General information

The status can be displayed and actions per-

formed for several systems.

Going to the vehicle status

1. "CAR"

Sport displays

2. "Vehicle status"

Principle

The Sport displays especially support a sporty

driving style.

Information at a glance

Icons

Description

Display on the control display

"Flat Tire Monitor": Status of

the flat tire monitor, refer to

page 289.

Overview

The following information is displayed:

▷

Boost pressure.

Engine oil temperature.

G-Meter.

"Tire Pressure Monitor": status

of the Tire Pressure Monitor,

refer to page 282.

"Engine oil level": electronic

oil measurement, refer to

page 302.

Torque.

Power.

Displays

1. "CAR"

"Check Control messages":

displaying stored Check Con-

trol messages, refer to

page 146.

2. "Driving information"

3. "Sport displays"

"Required services": display of

the service notifications, refer

to page 155.

Instrument cluster with enhanced

features:Display in the instrument

cluster

The Sport displays can be displayed in form of

widgets in the instrument cluster.

The following widgets can be selected:

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▷

Driver assistance systems.

Sport displays.

BMW Head-up display

Some of this information is only displayed

briefly as needed.

Principle

The Head-up display projects important infor-

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

the speed.

Selecting displays in the Head-up

display

1. "CAR"

General information

Follow instructions for cleaning the Head-up

display in the Vehicle Care chapter.

2. "Settings"

3. "Displays"

4. "Head-up display"

5. Select the desired setting.

Overview

Setting the brightness

The brightness is automatically adjusted to the

ambient brightness.

The base setting can be adjusted manually.

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

3. "Displays"

4. "Head-up display"

5. "Brightness"

The protective glass of the Head-up display is

located in the position marked.

6. Turn the Controller until the desired bright-

ness is set.

Turning on/off

1. "CAR"

7. Press the Controller.

2. "Settings"

When the low-beam headlights are switched

on, the brightness of the Head-up display can

be adjusted using the instrument lighting.

3. "Displays"

4. "Head-up display"

5. "Head-up display"

Adjusting the height

1. "CAR"

Display

2. "Settings"

Overview

3. "Displays"

The following information is displayed on the

Head-up display:

4. "Head-up display"

5. "Height"

▷

Vehicle speed.

6. Turn the Controller until the desired height

is reached.

Navigation instructions.

Check Control messages.

Selection list in the instrument cluster.

7. Press the Controller.

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The height of the Head-up display can be

stored using the memory function.

▷

Seat position.

Objects on the protective glass of the

Head-up display.

Setting the rotation

The Head-up display view can be rotated.

▷

Dust or dirt on the protective glass of the

Head-up display.

▷

Windshield dirty on inside or outside.

Sunglasses with certain polarization filters.

Wet road.

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

3. "Displays"

4. "Head-up display"

5. "Rotation"

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.

6. Turn the Controller until the desired setting

is selected.

7. Press the Controller.

Special windshield

The windshield is part of the system.

Additional settings

1. "CAR"

The shape and coating of the special wind-

shield enable the system to function.

2. "Settings"

3. "Displays"

If damaged, have the special windshield re-

placed by an authorized service center or an-

other qualified service center or repair shop.

4. "Head-up display"

5. Select the desired setting:

▷

"Speed Limit Assistance": access the

settings for the speed assistant.

▷

"Display infotainment lists in": set up if

the selection lists are displayed in the

instrument cluster or the Head-up dis-

play.

▷

"Sport displays":

▷

"Off": the Sport displays are not dis-

played in the Head-up display.

▷

"In SPORT mode": the Sport dis-

plays are only displayed in SPORT

driving mode.

▷

"Always": the Sport displays are con-

tinuously displayed in the Head-up

display.

Visibility of the display

The visibility of the displays in the Head-up

display is influenced by the following factors:

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