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2024 BMW 3 Series Instrument cluster User Guide

The 2024 BMW 3 Series Instrument Cluster has modern technology for smooth driving. This article explains its features, controls, and customization choices so you can grasp the intuitive interface that improves vehicle performance.

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Displays

Vehicle Equipment
This chapter describes equipment, systems and functions which are offered or may be offered in future on a model-specific basis, even if they are not included in the vehicle in question.
For further information:
Vehicle equipment.

Instrument cluster

Principle
The instrument cluster comprises various digital displays, e.g., a speedometer, displays for time, range, temperature, or indicator/warning lights.

General
The layout of the instrument cluster adapts to the respective drive mode. The positions of some displays may vary, e.g. the selector lever indication.

WARNING
If the displays in the instrument cluster fail, the vehicle must not be used. There is a risk of accident or material damage. Immediately park the vehicle safely. By switching the drive-ready state off and on again, it may be possible to rectify the malfunction and continue driving. If the malfunction cannot be rectified, have the system checked by an authorised Service Partner or another qualified Service Partner or a specialist workshop.

Overview

Instrument cluster

Indication ranges in the instrument cluster

Speedometer
Driver assistance systems
Driver Attention Camera
Check Control
- Selector lever indication
- Optimum shift indicator
- Selection lists
- Using ECO PRO efficiently
Power display
- Revolution counter
Engine temperature
Outside temperature
Central display area
- Shift Lights
Drive mode
Speed Limit Info
- Speed Limit Assist
Time
Fuel level indicator
- Range

For further information:
Indicator and warning lights,

Operating elements on the steering wheel

Operating element/Function

Display the menu bar in the instrument cluster.

Press the corresponding arrow button to move the selection.

Turn the knurled wheel: scroll the selection up or down.
Press the knurled wheel: confirm the selection.

Configuring the layout
In COMFORT drive mode, the layout can be individually configured and displayed in the instrument cluster.

Press the button on the steering wheel.
A menu bar is displayed in the instrument cluster.
“LAYOUT”
Select the menu using the arrow buttons on the steering wheel as necessary.
Select the required setting using the knurled wheel on the steering wheel.

Settings

Individual displays can be set individually, e.g. a second actual speed.

Apps menu
“Vehicle”
“Displays”
“Instrument cluster”
Select the desired setting.

Live Vehicle

Principle
Live Vehicle is a virtual representation of your own vehicle with different information, e.g. ve-hicle status or energy flow indicators.
General
Depending on the driving situation, suitable information is shown on the control display. Fault statuses are not taken into account.
Adaptive content
The following is displayed in alternating order and, if applicable, depending on the selected drive mode:

Vehicle status.
Current driving condition.
Sport displays.
Driving style analysis.
Trip data.

Static content
The following content can be displayed continuously on the control display regardless of the driving situation and set drive mode.

Vehicle status.
Trip data.

Configuring the display
In the Live Vehicle menu, it is possible to choose between an adaptive display and static content.

Apps menu
“Vehicle”
“Live Vehicle”
“Content”
Select the desired setting.

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BMW Head-up display

Principle
The Head-up display projects important information on the windscreen in the driver’s field of view, for example, the speed. Information can be perceived without looking away from the road.
The buttons on the steering wheel can be used to configure various views for the Head-up display. Further settings are possible on the control display, for example, brightness or height.

General
Follow the instructions on cleaning the head-up display in the Care chapter.
For further information:
Care of special parts.

Overview

The head-up display displays are projected onto the windscreen by a protective glass. The protective glass is located between the steer-ing wheel and the windscreen.

Displayable information
The following information is displayed in the Head-up display:

Speed.
Navigation instructions.
Check Control messages.
Sport displays.
Shift Lights.
Lists and messages.
Driver assistance systems.

Some of this information is only shown briefly when needed.

Configuring a view
The views for the Head-up display can be set independently of the display in the instrument cluster, for e.g. a reduced view.

Press the button on the steering wheel.
A menu bar is displayed in the instrument cluster.
“HEAD-UP”
Select the menu using the arrow buttons on the steering wheel as necessary.
Select the required setting using the knurled wheel on the steering wheel.

Turning the Head-up display on/off

Apps menu
“Vehicle”
“Displays”
“Head-up display”
“Head-up display”

Settings

Individual settings can be entered for the Head-up display, for example for the height, brightness or illustration. In addition, individual displays in the Head-up display can be set up separately, for instance information on driver assistance.

Apps menu
“Vehicle”
“Displays”
“Head-up display”
Select the desired setting.

Visibility of the display
The visibility of the information shown on the Head-up display can be affected by the following:

The sitting position.
Objects on the protective glass of the Head-up display.
Dust or dirt on the protective glass on the head-up display.
Dirt on the inside or outside of the windscreen.
Sunglasses with certain polarisation filters.
Wet roads.
Adverse lighting conditions.

If the image is distorted, have the default settings checked by an authorised Service Partner or another qualified Service Partner or a specialist workshop.

Special windscreen
The windscreen is an integral part of the system.
The shape and coating of the special wind-screen enable the system to function.
In the event of damage, have the special wind-screen replaced by an authorised Service Partner or another qualified Service Partner or a specialist workshop.

Check Control

Principle
Check Control monitors vehicle functions and alerts you to any faults in the monitored systems.
A Check Control message is displayed as a combination of indicator or warning lights and text messages in the instrument cluster and, if applicable, in the Head-up display. An acoustic signal may also be output and a text message shown on the control display.
Some Check Control messages are hidden automatically after approximately 20 seconds and remain stored. The stored Check Control messages can be displayed on the control display. Urgent Check Control messages are continuously displayed and can be temporarily hidden.

Hiding Check Control messages
Permanently displayed Check Control messages may be temporarily hidden. After approx. 8 seconds, these messages are automatically displayed again.

An arrow symbol next to the Check Control message indicates whether the Check Control message can be hidden.

To hide Check Control messages, press the left arrow button on the steering wheel.

Displaying saved Check Control messages
Additional information, for example the cause of the fault and any action required, can be called up via Check Control.
It is possible to select additional assistance depending on the Check Control message.

Apps menu
“Vehicle”
“Vehicle status”
“Check Control”
Select the required text message.

Display
A Check Control message is displayed on the instrument cluster as a text message with icon.
With urgent messages, additional instructions will be displayed automatically on the control display.
If a number of malfunctions have occurred at the same time, the messages are displayed in succession.
Certain messages displayed when driving are displayed again when drive-ready state is switched off.