BMW 5 Series: Status field - Status information - iDrive - At a glance - BMW 5 Series Owners ManualsBMW 5 Series: Status field

The following information is displayed in the status field at the top right:

▷ Time.
▷ Current entertainment source.
▷ Sound output, on/off.
▷ Wireless network reception strength.
▷ Telephone status.
▷ Traffic bulletin reception.

    Status field symbols
    The symbols are grouped as follows. Radio symbols Telephone symbols Entertainment symbols Additional symbols ...

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