2026 BMW X5 Instrument Cluster User Guide
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Displays
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes model-specific equip-ment, systems, and functions that are currently available, or may become available in the fu-ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.
Instrument cluster
Principle
The instrument cluster comprises various digi-tal displays, e.g., a speedometer, time, range, temperature as well as indicator and warning lights.
General information
The layout of the instrument cluster adapts to the respective driving mode. The positions of some displays may vary, e.g., the selector lever display. Some of the displays in the instrument cluster may differ from the illustrations in the Owner’s Manual.
Safety information
Warning
If the driving information displays on the in-strument cluster fail, e.g., the speedometer, do not use the vehicle. There is a risk of accident, injury, and property damage. Imme-diately park the vehicle in a safe manner. Turning drive-ready state off and on again may correct the malfunction, allowing you to continue driving. If the malfunction cannot be corrected, have the vehicle checked by an au-thorized service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Overview
Instrument cluster
Display ranges on the instrument cluster
- Speedometer
- Driver assistance systems
Parking assistance systems - Driver Attention Camera
- Check Control
Selector lever display
Gear shift indicator
Selection lists - Power gauge
Tachometer - Engine temperature
- Outside temperature
- Central display range
Shift lights - Drive mode
- Speed Limit Info
Speed Limit Assistant - Time
- Fuel gauge
Range
Operating elements on the steering wheel
| Operating element | Function |
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Display the menu bar on the instrument cluster. |
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Press the corresponding arrow key to move the selection. |
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Turn thumbwheel: scroll selec-tion up or down. Press thumbwheel: confirm selection. |
Configuring the layout
In COMFORT drive mode, the layout in the in-strument cluster can be individually configured and displayed.
- 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 where applicable.
- Select the desired setting using the thumb- wheel on the steering wheel.
Settings
Specific displays can be configured individu-ally, 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 vehicle with different information, e.g., vehicle status or current driving condition.
General information
Corresponding information is shown on the control display depending on the driving situa-tion. Fault statuses are not taken into account. Adaptive content or various static content can be selected.
Adaptive content
The following content is displayed in alternat-ing order and, if necessary, depending on the selected drive mode:
- Vehicle status
- Current driving condition
- Sport displays
- Efficiency trainer
- Trip data
- xOFFROAD display
- Terrain View
Static information
The following information may be shown per-manently on the control display regardless of the driving situation and driving mode set.
- Vehicle status.
- Trip data.
- Terrain View
- xOFFROAD display.
Adjusting the display
In the Live Vehicle menu, adaptive content or various static content for the display can be selected on the left-hand side bar:
- Apps menu
- “Vehicle”
- “Live Vehicle”
- Select the desired setting.
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