BMW X5: Instrument cluster
Principle
The instrument cluster is a variable display.
When you change to a different program via Driving Dynamics Control, the displays in the instrument cluster adapt to the respective driving mode.
General information
Depending on the vehicle equipment, it may be possible to deactivate the display change in the instrument cluster via iDrive.
Some of the displays in the instrument cluster may differ from the illustrations in the Owner's Manual.
Overview
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- Fuel gauge
Range - Speedometer
- Central display area
Navigation display - Depending on the equipment: Driver Attention Camera
- Tachometer
Selection lists
Widgets
Trip odometer, see Trip data
ECO PRO displays
Power gauge
Status, Driving Dynamics Control
Transmission display - Engine temperature
- Outside temperature
- Check Control
- Speed Limit Assistant
Speed Limit Info
Central display area
Depending on the equipment and configuration, the following is displayed in the central display area of the instrument cluster:
- Navigation displays such as the map view or, if destination guidance is active, a route preview with route guidance information.
- Displays showing service notifications.
- Assisted Driving View. Information about the assist systems is displayed in an animated surrounding area of the vehicle.
Some displays in the central display area can be configured individually.
The displays may vary depending on the equipment version and country variant.
Driving mode view
Principle
Depending on the equipment, if the driving mode view is activated, the displays in the instrument cluster will adapt to the respective driving mode when a program is changed via the Driving Dynamics Control.
Activate/deactivate
1. "CAR".
2. "Settings".
3. "Displays".
4. "Driving mode view".
Settings
Individual displays in the instrument cluster can be configured individually.
1. "CAR".
2. "Settings".
3. "Displays".
4. "Instrument panel".
5. Select the desired setting.
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Assisted Driving View
Principle
Depending on the equipment, information about
the driver assistance systems is displayed in an
animated surrounding area of the vehicle when
driver assistance is active.
General information
Widgets
Principle
Displays for specific functions can be displayed
in the instrument cluster.
The following displays can be selected:
Current entertainment source, e.g., radio.
Torque and power.
G-Meter.
Check Control
Principle
The Check Control system monitors functions in
the vehicle and notifies you of faults in the monitored
systems.
General information
A Check Control message is displayed as a combination
of i
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