BMW 5 Series: Onboard Computer on the Control Display
Concept
The Onboard Computer displays different vehicle data on the Control Display, such as average values.
General information
Two types of Onboard Computers are available on the Control Display:
- "Onboard info": average values, such as the consumption, are displayed. The values can be reset individually.
- "Trip computer": the values deliver an overview of a specific route and can be reset as often as necessary.
Calling up the Onboard Computer or trip computer
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle".
2. "Driving information".
3. "Onboard info" or "Trip computer".
Resetting the Onboard Computer
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle".
2. "Driving information".
3. "Onboard info".
4. "Consumption" or "Speed".
5. "OK".
Resetting the trip computer
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle".
2. "Driving information".
3. "Trip computer".
4. Move the Controller to the left, if needed.
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"Reset": all values are
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"Automatic reset": all
values are reset
approx. 4 hours after the vehicle has
come to a standstill.
5. If necessary, "OK"
Sport displays
General information
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the current values for performance and torque can be displayed on the Control Display.
Displays
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle".
2. "Technology in action".
3. "Sport displays".
Speed warning
Concept
A speed limit can be set that when reached will cause a warning to be issued.
General information
The warning is repeated if the vehicle speed exceeds the set speed limit again, after it has dropped below it by 3 mph/5 km/h.
Adjusting
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle".
2. "Vehicle settings".
3. "Speed warning".
4. "Warning at:".
5. Turn the Controller until the desired speed is displayed.
6. Press the Controller.
Activating/deactivating
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle".
2. "Vehicle settings".
3. "Speed warning".
4. "Speed warning".
Setting your current speed as the speed warning
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle".
2. "Vehicle settings".
3. "Speed warning".
4. "Select current speed".
Vehicle status
General information
The status can be displayed and actions performed for several systems.
Opening the vehicle status
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle".
2. "Vehicle status"
Information at a glance
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"Flat Tire Monitor": status of
the
Flat Tire Monitor
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"Tire Pressure Monitor": status
of the Tire Pressure Monitor
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"Engine oil level": Electronic
engine
oil level check
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"Check Control": displaying
stored Check Control messages
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"Service required": displaying
service requirements
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"Teleservice Call": Service
Request.
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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 inf
Overview
Switches in the vehicle
The light switch element is located next to the
steering wheel.
Front fog lights.
Night Vision.
Lights off.
Daytime running lights.
Parking lights.
Automatic headlight c
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Seat belt buckle switch
The seat belt buckle switches are located in the seat belt buckles of the
driver and front passenger
seat. European version vehicles are additionally equipped with seat belt buckle
switches on the rear
seat bench.
The seat belt buckle switch detects whether the seat belt buckle tongue is in
the
In the vicinity of the steering wheel
Roller sunblind in the rear
window
Safety switch
Power windows
Exterior mirror operation
Seating comfort feature
Memory function
Massage function
Lights
Front fog lights
Night Vision
Light switch
Lights off
Daytime running lights
Parking lights
Automatic headlight control
