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▷The remaining range is shown on the com‐
puter.▷When a dynamic driving style is used, such
as when corners are taken rapidly, engine
functions are not ensured.
Below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km, the
message is displayed continuously.
Refuel promptly
At the latest, refuel at a range of
30 miles/50 km; otherwise, the engine function
is not ensured and damage may occur.◀
Computer Displays in the instrument cluster
Calling up information
Press the button on the turn indicator lever.
The following items of information are dis‐
played in the order listed:
▷Range.▷Average speed.▷Average fuel consumption.▷Current fuel consumption.▷No information.
To set the corresponding units of measure,
units of measure, refer to page 76.
Range
Displays the estimated cruising range available
with the remaining fuel. The range is calculated
based on your driving style over the last
18 miles/30 km and the current fuel supply.
Average speed
Periods in which the vehicle was parked and
the engine was switched off manually are not
included in the average speed calculations.
With the trip computer, refer to page 73, you
can have the average speed displayed for an
additional distance.
To reset the average speed: press the button
on the turn indicator lever for approx. 2 sec‐
onds.
Average fuel consumption
The average fuel consumption is calculated for
the time during which the engine is running.
The average consumption is computed based
on the distance traveled since the last time the
computer was reset.
With the trip computer, refer to page 73, you
can have the average consumption displayed
for an additional distance.
To reset the average consumption: press the
button on the turn indicator lever for ap‐
prox. 2 seconds.
Current fuel consumption Displays the current fuel consumption. This al‐
lows you to see whether your current driving
style is conducive to fuel economy with mini‐
mum exhaust emissions.
Displays on the Control Display
The computer can also be opened via iDrive.1."Vehicle Info"Seite 73DisplaysControls73
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2."Onboard info" or "Trip computer"
Displays on the "Onboard info":
▷Range.▷Distance to destination.▷Estimated time of arrival if a destination
was entered in the navigation system, refer
to page 140.
Displays on the "Trip computer":
▷Departure time.▷Trip duration.▷Trip distance.
Both displays show:
▷Average speed.▷Average fuel consumption.
Resetting the fuel consumption and
speed
You can reset the values for average speed
and average consumption:
1.Select the respective menu item and press
the controller.2.Press the controller again to confirm your
selection.
Resetting the trip computer
Resetting all values:
1."Vehicle Info"2."Trip computer"3."Reset"Seite 74ControlsDisplays74
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Settings and information
Operating concept1Button for:▷Selecting the display▷Setting values2Button for:▷Confirming selected display or set val‐
ues▷Calling up computer information   733With the lights switched on: dimming the
instrument lighting   884Calling up Check Control   825Checking the engine oil level   2366Setting the time  767Setting the date   778Viewing service requirement display   78Exiting displays
The external temperature reading and the time
reappear when you press button 2 or if you
make no entries within approx. 15 seconds. If
required, complete the current setting first.Seite 75DisplaysControls75
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Units of measureYou can change the units for fuel consumption,
route/distance, temperature and pressure.1."Settings"2."Language/Units"3.Select the desired menu item.4.Select the desired unit.
The settings are stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Clock
Setting the time
In the instrument cluster To set the 12h/24h format, refer to Setting the
time format below.
1.Press button 1 in the turn indicator lever up
or down repeatedly until the appropriate
symbol appears in the display, accompa‐
nied by the time and the word "SET".2.Press button 2.3.Use button 1 to set the hours.4.Press button 2 to confirm the entry.5.Use button 1 to set the minutes.6.Press button 2 to confirm the entry.7.Press button 2.
The system accepts the new time.
Via the iDrive
1. Press the button.
The main menu is displayed.2."Settings"
Setting the time zone
1."Settings"2."Time/Date"3."Time zone:"4.Select the desired time zone.
The time zone is stored.
Setting the time
1."Settings"2."Time/Date"Seite 76ControlsDisplays76
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3."Time:"4.Turn the controller until the desired hours
are displayed, and then press the control‐
ler.5.Turn the controller until the desired mi‐
nutes are displayed, and then press the
controller.
The time is stored.
Setting the time format
1."Settings"2."Time/Date"3."Format:"4.Select the desired format.
The time format is stored.
The settings are stored for the remote control
currently in use, Personal Profile, refer to
page 30.
Date
The settings are stored for the remote control
currently in use, Personal Profile, refer to
page 30.
Setting the date
In the instrument cluster To set the dd/mm or mm/dd date format, refer
to Setting the date format below.
1.Push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up
or down repeatedly until the appropriate
symbol appears in the display, accompa‐
nied by the date and the word "SET".2.Press button 2.3.Use button 1 to set the day of the month.4.Press button 2 to confirm the entry.5.Set the month and the year in the same
way.6.Press button 2.
The system stores the new date.
Via the iDrive
1."Settings"2."Time/Date"3."Date:"4.Turn the controller until the desired day is
displayed, and then press the controller.5.Make the necessary settings for the month
and year.
The date is stored.
Setting the date format
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3."Format:"4.Select the desired format.
The date format is stored.
Settings on the Control
Display
Language
Setting the language
To set the language on the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."Language/Units"3."Language:"4.Select the desired language.
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Setting the voice dialog
Voice dialog for the voice activation system,
refer to page 26.
Brightness
Setting the brightness
To set the brightness of the Control Display:1."Settings"2."Control display"3."Brightness"4.Turn the controller until the desired bright‐
ness is set.5.Press the controller.
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Depending on the light conditions, the bright‐
ness control may not be clearly visible.
Service requirements
Display
The remaining driving distance and the date of
the next maintenance are displayed briefly af‐
ter the ignition is switched on.
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The current service requirements can be read
out from the remote control by the service
specialist.
Data regarding the maintenance status or le‐
gally mandated inspections of the vehicle are
automatically transmitted to your service cen‐
ter before a service due date, Automatic Serv‐
ice Request, refer to page 215.
The remaining driving distance or the due date
can be displayed individually for certain main‐
tenance procedures.1.Switch on the ignition.2.Press button 1 in the turn indicator lever up
or down repeatedly until the appropriate
symbol appears in the display, accompa‐
nied by the words "SERVICE INFO".3.Press button 2.4.Use button 1 to scroll through the individ‐
ual service items.Seite 79DisplaysControls79
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Possible displays1Button for selecting functions2Service requirements3Engine oil4Roadworthiness test5Front brake pads6Rear brake pads7Brake fluidThe sequence of displayed service items may
vary. The data for the next service appointment
is shown first.Seite 80ControlsDisplays80
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More information
Detailed information on service
requirements
More information on the scope of service re‐
quired can be displayed on the Control Dis‐
play.1."Vehicle Info"2."Vehicle status"3."Service required"
Required maintenance procedures and le‐
gally mandated inspections are displayed.4.Select an entry to call up detailed informa‐
tion.SymbolsSymbolsDescriptionNo service is currently re‐
quired.The deadline for service or a
legally mandated inspection is
approaching.The service deadline has al‐
ready passed.
Entering appointment dates
Enter the dates for the required inspections.
Ensure that the vehicle date and time are set
correctly on the Control Display.
1."Vehicle Info"2."Vehicle status"3."Service required"4."§ Vehicle inspection"5."Date:"Seite 81DisplaysControls81
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6.Create the settings.7.Confirm.
The entered date is stored.
Automatic Service Request
Data regarding the maintenance status or le‐
gally mandated inspections of the vehicle are
automatically transmitted to your service cen‐
ter before a service due date.
You can check when your service center was
notified.
1."Vehicle Info"2."Vehicle status"3.Open "Options".4."Last Service Request"
Check Control
The concept The Check Control monitors vehicle functions
and alerts you to any malfunctions in the sys‐
tems monitored.
Such Check Control messages involve indica‐
tor or warning lamps in the instrument cluster
and, in some circumstances, an acoustic signal
and text messages at the bottom of the Con‐
trol Display.
Indicator/warning lamps
The indicator and warning lamps can light up in
a variety of combinations and colors.
indicates that Check Control messages
have been stored. You can view the Check
Control messages whenever it is convenient
for you.
Explanatory text messages Text messages at the upper edge of the Con‐
trol Display explain the meaning of the dis‐
played indicator and warning lamps.
For most Check Control messages, you can
view more information later, e.g., regarding the
cause of a malfunction and how to respond; re‐
fer to the information provided below.
In urgent cases, this information will be shown
as soon as the corresponding lamp comes on.
Symbols
The following functions can be selected within
the supplementary text message, depending
on the Check Control message.
▷ "Service request"
Contact the service partner.▷ "Roadside Assistance"
Contact Roadside Assistance.Seite 82ControlsDisplays82
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