2024 BMW iX Instrument Cluster User Guide
A high-tech instrument cluster displays vehicle data, navigation, and system alarms in the 2024 BMW iX. Knowing its layout and operations improves your driving and keeps you informed.
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Instrument cluster
Principle
The instrument cluster comprises various digital displays, such as speedometer, time, range, temperature displays or indicator 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 or another qualified Service Partner or a specialist workshop.
Overview
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 apps”
- “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 apps”
- “Live Vehicle”
- “Content”
- Select the desired setting.
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BMW Head-up display
Principle
The Head-up display projects important information 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, 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 by tilting the knurled wheel on the steering wheel as necessary.
- Select the required setting using the knurled wheel on the steering wheel.
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.
- 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 headup display.
- Dust or dirt on the protective glass of 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.
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 system.
- The shape and coating of the special windscreen enable the system to function.
- In the event of damage, have the special windscreen replaced by an authorised Service Partner or another qualified Service Partner or a specialist workshop.
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