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This guide covers the 2024 BMW i5 dashboard instrument cluster’s advanced features. Understand how to read important indications, warning lights, and adjustable display settings to improve your driving experience and keep informed.
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Dashboard 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.
- The displays in the instrument cluster can sometimes differ from the illustrations in the Owner’s Handbook.
Safety information
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
Parking assistance systems - Driver Attention Camera
- Check Control Selector lever indication Selection lists Efficiency Coach
- Power display
- Range
- Selector lever position Outside temperature
- Charging display Central display area
- My Modes drive mode
- Speed Limit Info Speed Limit Assist
- Time
- Charging status display of the high-voltage battery
For further information: Indicator and warning lights
Operating elements on the steering wheel
Operating element Function
Display the menu bar in the instrument cluster.
Turn the knurled wheel: scroll the selection up or down.
Tilt the knurled wheel in the corresponding direction: move the selection to the left or right.
Press the knurled wheel: to confirm the selection.
Configuring the layout
In Personal 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 by tilting the knurled wheel 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. vehicle 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
- Efficiency Coach
- 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.
Useful Links
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