2024 BMW X5 Instrument Cluster User Guide
With a sleek digital display, the 2024 BMW X5 Instrument Cluster displays real-time vehicle data, navigation, and safety alerts. The customisable UI keeps drivers informed and focused on the road.
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Instrument cluster
Principle
The instrument cluster comprises various digi-tal displays, such as speedometer, time, range, temperature displays or indicators and 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. If the drive-ready state is switched off and on again, the malfunction may rectified and it is possible to continue driving. If the malfunction cannot be rectified, have the system checked by an authorised Service Partner another qualified Service Partner or a specialist workshop.
Overview
Instrument cluster
Indication ranges in the instrument cluster
- Speedometer
- Driver Assistance Systems 232
Parking Assistance Systems 263 - Driver Attention Camera 224
- Check Control 166
Selector lever indication 141 Optimum shift indicator 168 Selection lists 167 - Power display 168
Revolution counter 169 - Engine temperature 169
- Outside temperature 170
- Central display area 170
Shift Lights 170 - Drive mode 146
- Speed Limit Info 232
Speed Limit Assist 255 - Time 174
- Fuel level indicator 174
Range 174
For further information:
For indicator and warning lights, see page 159
Operating elements on the steering wheel
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 apps”
- “Displays”
- “Instrument cluster”
- Select the desired setting.
Live Vehicle
Principle
Live Vehicle is a virtual representation of your 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:
- For vehicle status, see page 175.
- For current driving condition, see page 175.
- Sport displays, see page 176.
- For trip data, see page 171.
- xOFFROAD display, see page 297.
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.
- view display, see page 228.
- xOFFROAD display.
Configuring the display
In the Live Vehicle menu, it is possible to choose between an adaptive display and static content.
- Apps menu
- “Vehicle apps”
- “Live Vehicle”
- “Content”
- Select the desired setting.
BMW Head-up display
Principle
The Head-up display projects important infor-mation in the driver’s field of view, for example, the speed.
General
Depending on the equipment: the height of the Head-up display can be saved with the memory function.
Follow the instructions on cleaning the head-up display in the Care chapter.
Overview
The head-up display displays are projected onto the windscreen by a protective glass. The protective glass is located between the steering wheel and the windscreen.
Configuring a view
The views for the Head-up display can be set independently of the display in the instrument cluster, 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.
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Display
Turning the Head-up display on/off
- Apps menu
- “Vehicle apps”
- “Displays”
- “Head-up display”
- “Head-up display”
Overview
The following information is displayed in the Head-up display:
- Speed.
- Navigation instructions.
- Check Control messages.
- Sport displays.
- Shift Lights.
- Efficiency Coach.
- Lists and messages.
- Driver assistance systems.
Some of this information is only shown briefly when needed.
Visibility of the display
The visibility of the information shown on the Head-up display can be affected by the following:
- Seat position.
- Objects on the protective glass of the head-up display.
- Dust or dirt on the protective glass of the head-up display.
- Dirt on the inside or outside of the wind-screen.
- Sunglasses with certain polarisation filters.
- Wet roads.
- Adverse lighting conditions.
If the image is distorted, have the default set-tings checked by an authorised Service Partner or another qualified Service Partner or a spe-cialist workshop.
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 apps”
- “Displays”
- “Head-up display”
- Select the desired setting.
Special windscreen
The windscreen is an integral part of the sys-tem.
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.
Useful Links
View Full PDF: 2024 BMW X5 Owner’s Manual| Auto User Guide
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