BMW 5 Series: Displays

BMW 5 Series: Displays

• Vehicle equipment
• Instrument cluster
• Electronic displays
• Check Control
• Fuel gauge
• Tachometer
• Engine oil temperature
• Coolant temperature
• Odometer and trip odometer
• External temperature
• Time
• Date
• Range
• Current fuel consumption
• Energy recovery
• Service requirements
• Gear shift indicator
• Selection lists in the instrument cluster
• Computer
• Speed limit
• Settings on the Control Display

Vehicle equipment

All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equipment or country variant. This also applies for safety-related functions and systems.

Instrument cluster

Overview, instrument cluster

1 Fuel gauge
2 Speedometer
3 Indicator/warning lamps
4 Tachometer
5 Engine oil temperature
6 Electronic displays
7 Display/reset miles

Overview, Instrument cluster with enhanced features

1 Fuel gauge
2 Speedometer
3 Indicator/warning lamps
4 Tachometer
5 Engine oil temperature
6 Electronic displays
7 Display/reset miles

Electronic displays

Overview, instrument cluster

1. Miles/trip miles
External temperature
Time
Date
Range
Selection list, e.g., radio
Navigation display
Computer

2. Transmission display
Current fuel consumption
Energy recovery

3. Service requirements
Messages, e.g. Check Contro
Navigation display

Overview, instrument cluster with enhanced features

1. Messages, e.g. Check Control
Time
Date

2. Range
3. Computer
4. Navigation display
Service requirements
Miles/trip miles

5. Selection list, for instance radio
Current fuel consumption
Energy recovery
External temperature

6. Transmission display

Check Control

The concept

The Check Control system monitors functions in the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions in the monitored systems.

A Check Control message is displayed as a combination of indicator or warning lamps and text messages in the instrument cluster and in the Head-up Display.

In addition, an acoustic signal may be output and a text message may appear on the Control Display.

Indicator/warning lamps

The indicator and warning lamps can light up in a variety of combinations and colors.

Several of the lamps are checked for proper functioning and light up temporarily when the engine is started or the ignition is switched on.

Overview: indicator/warning lamps

Text messages

Text messages in combination with a symbol in the instrument cluster explain a Check Control message and the meaning of the indicator and warning lamps.

Supplementary text messages

Addition information, such as on the cause of a fault or the required action, can be called up via Check Control.

The supplementary text of urgent messages is displayed on the Control Display automatically.

Symbols

Depending on the Check Control message, the following functions can be selected.

▷ "Owner's Manual"
Display additional information about the
Check Control message in the integrated owner's manual.

▷ "Service request"
Contact the service partner.

▷ "Roadside Assistance"
Contact Roadside Assistance.

Hiding Check Control messages

Hiding Check Control messages

Press the computer button on the turn signal lever.

▷ Some Check Control messages are displayed continuously and are not cleared until the malfunction is eliminated. If several malfunctions occur at once, the messages are displayed consecutively.

These messages can be hidden for approx.

8 seconds. After this time, they are displayed again automatically.
▷ Other Check Control messages are hidden automatically after approx. 20 seconds.

They are stored and can be displayed again later.

Displaying stored Check Control messages

1. "Vehicle Info"
2. "Vehicle status"
3. "Check Control"
4. Select the text message.

Messages after trip completion

Special messages that are displayed during driving are displayed again after the ignition is switched off.

Fuel gauge

The vehicle inclination may cause the display to vary.

Notes on refueling

Tachometer

Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning field. In this range, the fuel supply is interrupted to protect the engine.

Engine oil temperature

▷ Cold engine: the pointer is at the low temperature end.

Drive at moderate engine and vehicle speeds.

▷ Normal operating temperature:

the pointer is in the middle or in the left half of the temperature display.

▷ Hot engine: the pointer is at the high temperature end. A Check Control message is displayed in addition.

Coolant temperature

Should the coolant, and with it the engine, become too hot, a Check Control message is displayed.

Check the coolant level

Odometer and trip odometer

▷ Odometer, arrow 1.

▷ Trip odometer, arrow 2.

Display/reset miles

Press the knob.

▷ When the ignition is switched off, the time, external temperature and odometer are displayed.

▷ When the ignition is switched on, the trip odometer is reset.

External temperature

External temperature warning

If the display drops to +37 ℉/ +3 ℃, a signal sounds.

A Check Control message is displayed.

There is the increased danger of ice.

Ice on roads
Even at temperatures above +37 ℉/+3 ℃, there can be a risk of ice on roads.

Therefore, drive carefully on bridges and shady roads, for example, to avoid the increased danger of an accident.◀

Time

The time is displayed at the bottom of the instrument cluster.

Setting the time and time format

Date

The date is displayed in the instrument cluster.

Setting the date and date format

Range

After the reserve range is reached:

▷ A Check Control message is displayed briefly.
▷ The remaining range is shown on the computer.
▷ When a dynamic driving style is used, such as when corners are taken rapidly, engine functions are not ensured.

The Check Control message appears continuously below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km.

Refuel promptly
Refuel no later than at a range 30 miles/ 50 km, or engine functions are not ensured and damage may occur.◀

Displaying the cruising range

1. "Settings"
2. "Info display"
3. "Additional indicators"

The range is displayed in the instrument cluster.

Current fuel consumption

Displays the current fuel consumption.

You can check whether you are currently driving in an efficient and environmentally- friendly manner.

Displaying the current fuel consumption

1. "Settings"
2. "Info display"
3. "Additional indicators"

The bar display for the current fuel consumption is displayed in the instrument cluster.

Energy recovery

The energy of motion of the vehicle is converted to electrical energy while coasting. The vehicle battery is partially charged and fuel consumption can be lowered.

Service requirements

Display

The driving distance or the time to the next service is displayed briefly after the ignition is switched on.

The current service requirements can be read out from the remote control by the service specialist.

Data regarding the maintenance status or legally mandated inspections of the vehicle are automatically transmitted to your service center before a service due date, Automatic Service Request

Detailed information on service requirements

More information on the scope of service required can be displayed on the Control Display.

1. "Vehicle Info"
2. "Vehicle status"
3. "Service required"
Required maintenance procedures and legally mandated inspections are displayed.
4. Select an entry to call up detailed information.

Symbols

Entering appointment dates

Enter the dates for the required inspections.

Ensure that the vehicle date and time are set correctly.

1. "Vehicle Info"
2. "Vehicle status"
3. "Service required"
4. "§ Vehicle inspection<>" 5. "Date:"
6. Create the settings.
7. Confirm.

The entered date is stored

Automatic Service Request

Data regarding the maintenance status or legally mandated inspections of the vehicle are automatically transmitted to your service center before a service due date.

You can check when your service center was notified.

1. "Vehicle Info"
2. "Vehicle status"
3. Open "Options".
4. "Last Service Request"

Gear shift indicator

The concept

The system recommends the most fuel efficient gear in the current driving situation.

Displays

Indicators to shift up or down are displayed in the instrument cluster.

Selection lists in the instrument cluster

The concept

The concept

The following can be operated using the buttons and the thumbwheel on the steering wheel:

▷ Current audio source.
▷ Redial on telephone.
▷ Activation of the voice activation system.

Activating a list and creating the setting

Activating a list and creating the setting

On the right side of the steering wheel, turn the thumbwheel to activate the corresponding list.

Using the thumbwheel, select the desired setting and confirm it by pressing the thumbwheel.

Computer

Indication in the info display

The information from the computer is shown in the Info display in the instrument cluster.

Calling up information on the info display

Calling up information on the info display

Press the computer button on the turn signal lever.

Information is displayed on the info display of the instrument cluster.

Information at a glance

Repeatedly pressing the button on the turn signal lever calls up the following information on the info display:

▷ Range.
▷ Average fuel consumption.
▷ Average speed.
▷ Date.
▷ Time of arrival
When destination guidance is activated in the navigation system.
▷ Distance to destination
When destination guidance is activated in the navigation system.
▷ Arrow view of navigation system
When destination guidance is activated in the navigation system.

Adjusting the info display

You can select what information from the computer is to be displayed on the info display of the instrument cluster.

1. "Settings"
2. "Info display"
3. Select the desired displays.

Information in detail

Range

Displays the estimated cruising range available with the remaining fuel.

It is calculated based on your driving style over the last 20 miles/30 km.

If there is only enough fuel left for less than 45 miles/80 km, the color of the display changes.

Average fuel consumption

This is calculated for the period during which the engine is running.

The average fuel consumption is calculated on the basis of various distances.

Average speed

Periods in which the vehicle is parked with the engine manually stopped do not enter into the calculation of the average speed.

Resetting average values

Press and hold the computer button on the turn signal lever.

Distance to destination

The distance remaining to the destination is displayed if a destination is entered in the navigation system before the trip is started.

The distance to the destination is adopted automatically.

Time of arrival

The estimated time of arrival is displayed if a destination is entered in the navigation system before the trip is started.

The time must be correctly set.

Speed limit

Display of a speed limit which, when reached, should cause a warning to be issued.

Renewed warning if the vehicle speed drops below the set speed limit once by at least 3 mph/ 5 km/h.

Displaying, setting or changing the limit

1. "Settings"
2. "Speed"
3. "Warning at:"

Displaying, setting or changing the limit

4. Turn the controller until the desired limit is displayed.
5. Press the controller.

The speed limit is stored.

Activating/deactivating the limit

1. "Settings"
2. "Speed"
3. "Warning"
4. Press the controller

 

Applying your current speed as the limit

1. "Settings"
2. "Speed"
3. "Select current speed"
4. Press the controller.

The current vehicle speed is stored as the limit.

Trip computer

There are two types of computer.

▷ "Onboard info": the values can be reset as often as necessary.
▷ "Trip computer": the values provide an overview of the current trip.

Resetting the trip computer

1. "Vehicle Info"
2. "Trip computer"
3. "Reset": all values are reset.

"Automatically reset": all values are reset approx. 4 hours after the vehicle comes to a standstill.

Display on the Control Display

Display the computer or trip computer on the Control Display.

1. "Vehicle Info"
2. "Onboard info" or "Trip computer"

Resetting the fuel consumption or speed

1. "Vehicle Info"
2. "Onboard info"
3. "Cons." or "Speed"

4. "Yes"

Settings on the Control Display

Time

Setting the time zone

1. "Settings"
2. "Time/Date"
3. "Time zone"
4. Select the desired time zone.

The time zone is stored.

Setting the time

1. "Settings"
2. "Time/Date"
3. "Time:"

4. Turn the controller until the desired hours are displayed.
5. Press the controller.
6. Turn the controller until the desired minutes are displayed.
7. Press the controller.

The time is stored.

Setting the time format

1. "Settings"
2. "Time/Date"
3. "Format:"
4. Select the desired format.
The time format is stored.

Date

Setting the date

1. "Settings"
2. "Time/Date"
3. "Date:"
4. Turn the controller until the desired day is displayed.
5. Press the controller.
6. Make the necessary settings for the month and year.

The date is stored.

Setting the date format

1. "Settings"
2. "Time/Date"
3. "Format:"
4. Select the desired format.

The date format is stored.

Language

Setting the language

To set the language on the Control Display:

1. "Settings"
2. "Language/Units"
3. "Language:"

4. Select the desired language.

The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use.

Setting the voice dialog

Voice dialog for the voice activation system

Units of measure

Setting the units of measure

To set the units for fuel consumption, route/distance and temperature:

1. "Settings"
2. "Language/Units"
3. Select the desired menu item.

4. Select the desired unit.

The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use.

Brightness

Setting the brightness

To set the brightness of the Control Display:

1. "Settings"
2. "Control display"
3. "Brightness"

4. Turn the controller until the desired brightness is set.
5. Press the controller.

The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use.

Depending on the light conditions, the brightness control may not be clearly visible.