2020-2023 BMW 3 Series Central Display Area User Manual
The 2020-2023 BMW 3 Series’ center display area is covered in this Guide. Intuitive access to vital functions, infotainment, and navigation increases driver experience, blending technology and luxury.
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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 pre‐view with route guidance information.
- Displays showing service notifications.
- Assisted Driving View. Information about the assist systems is displayed in an animated surrounding area of the vehicle.
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
Principle
Depending on the equipment, if the driving mode view is activated, the displays in the instrument cluster will adapt to the respective driving mode when a program is changed via the Driving Dynamics Control.
Activate/deactivate
- “CAR”
- “Settings”
- “Displays”
- “Driving mode view”
Settings
Individual displays in the instrument cluster can be configured individually.
- “CAR”
- “Settings”
- “Displays”
- “Instrument panel”
- Select the desired setting.
Assisted Driving View
Principle
Depending on the equipment, information about the driver assistance systems is displayed in an animated surrounding area of the vehicle when driver assistance is active.
General information
Depending on the settings, Assisted Driving View can be displayed permanently or temporarily with active driving assistance in the instrument cluster.
Safety information
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.
Settings
Permanent display
- “CAR”
- “Settings”
- “Displays”
- “Instrument panel”
- “Central display area”
- “Assisted Driving View”
Temporary display
- “CAR”
- “Settings”
- “Displays”
- “Instrument panel”
- “Display Assisted Driving View when Driver Assistance is active”
Display
Example: the indicator/warning lights for the Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go function ACC and the Lane Change Assistant indicate a lane change to the next lane. At the same time, the lane change to the next lane is shown with animation in the Assisted Driving View.
System limits
The system’s detection capability is limited. The system may indicate something wrong.
Only objects that are detected by the system are taken into account.
Additional information:
- Cameras
- Radar sensors
Instrument cluster with extended features: Widgets
Principle
Displays for specific functions can be displayed in the instrument cluster.
The following displays can be selected:
- Current entertainment source, e.g., radio.
- Torque and power.
- G-Meter.
- Trip data.
- Efficiency display.
Selecting
Continue to press the button on the turn signal lever until the desired widget is selected.
Display
G-meter
The G-meter indicates the forces that are applied in longitudinal and transverse direction on the vehicle occupants while driving.
Efficiency display
Principle
Information about driving style and consumption can be displayed in the form of a consumption display as a widget in the instrument cluster, for example.
General information
Depending on the activated driving mode, different information will be displayed:
Average fuel consumption
The average consumption indicates the fuel consumption when driving a specific route.
Current consumption
The current consumption displays the current consumption of fuel. Check whether you are currently driving in an efficient and environmentally-friendly manner.
Energy recovery
During energy recovery, the kinetic energy of the vehicle is converted into electric energy in coasting overrun mode. The vehicle battery is partially charged and fuel consumption can be reduced.
ECO PRO bonus range
In the ECO PRO driving mode, the yielded extension of the range as a result of fuel-efficient driving is displayed as ECO PRO bonus range.