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2024 BMW i7 Instrument Cluster User Guide

The 2024 BMW i7 Instrument Cluster is a fully digital, customisable display for clarity, control, and elegance. This guide covers its sophisticated features, real-time data integration, and driving experience enhancement.

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Instrument cluster

Principle The instrument cluster comprises various digi-tal 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 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: For 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 individu-ally 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 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
For current driving condition
Sport displays
Efficiency Coach
For 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.

BMW Head-up display

Principle The Head-up display projects important infor-mation on the windscreen in the driver’s field of view, for example, the speed. Information can be perceived without looking away from the road. The buttons on the steering wheel can be used to configure various views for the Head-up display. Further settings are possible on the con-trol display, for example, brightness or height.

General Follow the instructions on cleaning the head-up display in the Care chapter. For further information: For care of special parts, see page 416.

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.

Displayable information 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.

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 by tilting the knurled wheel on the steering wheel as necessary.
Select the required setting using the knurled wheel on the steering wheel.

Turning the Head-up display on/off

Apps menu
“Vehicle”
“Displays”
“Head-up display”
“Head-up display”

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”
“Displays”
“Head-up display”
Select the desired setting.

Visibility of the display The visibility of the information shown on the Head-up display can be affected by the following:

The sitting position.
Objects on the protective glass of the Head-up display.
Dust or dirt on the protective glass on 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 another qualified Service Partner or a specialist workshop?

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.

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Check Control

Principle Check Control monitors vehicle functions and alerts you to any faults in the monitored sys-tems. A Check Control message is displayed as a combination of indicator or warning lights and text messages in the instrument cluster and, if applicable, in the Head-up display. An acoustic signal may also be output and a text message shown on the control display. Some Check Control messages are hidden automatically after approximately 20 seconds and remain stored. The stored Check Control messages can be displayed on the control display. Urgent Check Control messages are continuously displayed and can be temporarily hidden.

Hiding Check Control messages Permanently displayed Check Control messages may be temporarily hidden. After approx. 8 seconds, these messages are automatically displayed again.

An arrow symbol next to the Check Control message indicates whether the Check Control message can be hidden.

To hide Check Control messages, tilt the knurled wheel on the steering wheel to the left.

Displaying saved Check Control messages Additional information, for example, the cause of the fault and any action required, can be called up via Check Control. It is possible to select additional assistance depending on the Check Control message.

Apps menu
“Vehicle”
“Vehicle status”
“Check Control”
Select the required text message.

Display

A Check Control message is displayed on the instrument cluster as a text message with an icon. With urgent messages, additional instructions will be displayed automatically on the control display. If several malfunctions have occurred at the same time, the messages are displayed in succession. Certain messages displayed when driving are displayed again when the drive-ready state is switched off.