BMW 3: Instrument cluster
Concept
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
The display change in the instrument cluster can be deactivated 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
Service requirements
Navigation display - Depending on the equipment: Driver Attention Camera
- Tachometer
Selection lists
Widgets in the instrument cluster
Trip odometer, see Trip data
ECO PRO displays
Status, Driving Dynamics Control
Transmission display - Engine temperature
- External temperature
- Check Control
- Speed Limit Assist
Speed Limit Info
Time
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 destination guidance information.
- Displays showing service requirements.
- Assisted Driving View. Information about the
assist systems is displayed in an animated
surrounding area of the vehicle.
The system's detection potential is limited.
Only objects that are detected by the system are taken into account.
Warning The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driver's personal judgment in assessing visibility and traffic situation. There is a risk of accident.
Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively intervene where appropriate.
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
Concept
When the driving mode view is deactivated, the displays in the instrument cluster remain unchanged and do not adapt to the respective driving mode when the program is changed via Driving Dynamics Control.
Activating/deactivating
Via iDrive:
1. "CAR".
2. "Settings".
3. "Displays".
4. "Driving mode view".
Adjusting
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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Widgets in the instrument
cluster
Concept
Displays for specific functions can be displayed
in the tachometer in the instrument cluster.
The following displays can be selected:
Current entertainment source, e.g., radio.
Torque and
Check Control
Concept
The Check Control system monitors functions in
the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions in
the monitored systems.
General information
A Check Control message is displayed as a combination
Indicator/warning lights
Concept
Indicator/warning lights in the instrument cluster
display the status of some functions in the vehicle
and indicate when a malfunction is present in
the monitored systems.
General information
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Surround View with
Parking Assistant Plus
Concept
The system provides assistance in parking and
maneuvering. The area around the vehicle is
shown on the Control Display.
General information
Several cameras capture the area from different
selectable perspectives. In addition, assistance
functions, for instance guidelines, can be faded
into t
Destination entry by voice
General information
Instructions for the voice activation system,
see vehicle Owner's Manual.
When making a destination entry by voice,
you can change between voice operation and
iDrive.
To have the available voice commands read
out loud: ›Voice commands‹ or ›Help‹.
Saying the entri
