BMW 5 Series: Head-up Display

Concept

This system projects important information into the driver's field of vision, for instance the speed.

The driver can get information without averting his or her eyes from the road.

General information

Follow the information on cleaning the Head-up Display.

Overview

Switching on/off

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle".

2. "iDrive settings".

3. "Displays".

4. "Head-Up Display".

5. "Head-Up Display".

Display

Overview

The following information is displayed on the Head-up Display:

• Vehicle speed.
• Navigation instructions.
• Check Control messages.
• Selection list in the instrument cluster.
• Driver assistance systems.

Some of this information is only displayed briefly as needed.

Selecting the view

Various views are available for the Head-up Display.

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle".

2. "iDrive settings".

3. "Displays".

4. "Head-Up Display".

5. Select the desired setting:

• "STANDARD": all displays in the Head-up Display are active.
• "REDUCED": the displays in the Head-up Display are reduced to the minimum.
• "INDIVIDUAL": all displays in the Head-up Display are active. Individual displays such as Check Control messages can be selected individually.

The setting is stored for the driver profile currently used.

Selecting displays in the Head-up Display

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle".

2. "iDrive settings".

3. "Displays".

4. "Head-Up Display".

5. "INDIVIDUAL".

6. Select the desired setting.

The setting is stored for the driver profile currently used.

Setting the brightness

The brightness is automatically adjusted to the ambient brightness.

The basic setting can be adjusted manually.

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle".

2. "iDrive settings".

3. "Displays".

4. "Head-Up Display".

5. "Brightness".

6. Turn the Controller until the desired brightness is set.

7. Press the Controller.

When the low beams are switched on, the brightness of the Head-up Display can be additionally influenced using the instrument lighting.

Adjusting the height

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle".

2. "iDrive settings".

3. "Displays".

4. "Head-Up Display".

5. "Height".

6. Turn the Controller until the desired height is reached.

7. Press the Controller.

The setting is stored for the driver profile currently used.

The height of the Head-up Display can also be stored using the memory function.

Setting the rotation

The Head-up Display view can be rotated.

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle".

2. "iDrive settings".

3. "Displays".

4. "Head-Up Display".

5. "Rotation".

6. Turn the Controller until the desired setting is selected.

7. Press the Controller.

Visibility of the display

The visibility of the displays in the Head-up Display 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.

If the image is distorted, have the basic settings checked by a dealer's service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.

Special windshield

The windshield is part of the system.

The shape of the windshield makes it possible to display a precise image.

A film in the windshield prevents double images from being generated.

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.

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