2014 BMW 5 SERIES GRAN TURISMO trip computer

DisplaysVehicle features and optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
Overview, instrument cluster
1Fuel gauge   912Speedometer3Messages, e.g. Check Control4Tachometer   915Engine oil temperature   916Electronic displays  847Reset miles  92
Electronic displays
▷Selection lists, refer to page 96.▷External temperature, refer to page 92.▷Auto Start/Stop function, refer to page 72.▷Onboard computer, refer to page 96.▷Date, refer to page 92.▷Energy recovery, refer to page 93.▷Transmission display, refer to page 83.▷Miles/trip miles, refer to page 92.Seite 84ControlsDisplays84
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Symbols
Depending on the Check Control message, the
following functions can be selected.▷ "Owner's Manual"
Display additional information about the
Check Control message in the Integrated
Owner's Manual.▷ "Service request"
Contact your service center.▷ "Roadside Assistance"
Contact Roadside Assistance.
Hiding Check Control messages
Press the onboard computer button on the
turn signal lever.
▷Some Check Control messages are dis‐
played continuously and are not cleared
until the malfunction is eliminated. If sev‐
eral malfunctions occur at once, the mes‐
sages are displayed consecutively.
These messages can be faded for approx.
8 seconds. After this time, they are dis‐
played again automatically.▷Other Check Control messages are faded
automatically after approx. 20 seconds.
They are stored and can be displayed
again later.Displaying stored Check Control
messages
On the Control Display:1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Check Control"4.Select the text message.
Messages after trip completion Special messages displayed while driving are
displayed again after the ignition is switched
off.
Fuel gauge Vehicle tilt position may cause
the display to vary.
Depending on the equipment
version, the arrow beside the
fuel pump symbol shows which
side of the vehicle the fuel filler flap is on.
Hints on refueling, refer to page 198.
Tachometer Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning
field. In this range, the fuel supply is inter‐
rupted to protect the engine.
Engine oil temperature
▷Cold engine: the pointer is at
the low temperature end.
Drive at moderate engine
and vehicle speeds.▷Normal operating tempera‐
ture: the pointer is in the
middle or in the left half of
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▷Hot engine: the pointer is at the high end of
the temperature range. A Check Control
message is also displayed.
Coolant temperature
If the coolant along with the engine becomes
too hot, a Check Control message is displayed.
Check the coolant level, refer to page 217.
Odometer and trip odometer Display
▷Odometer, arrow 1.▷Trip odometer, arrow 2.
Show/reset kilometers Press the knob.
▷When the ignition is
switched off, the time, the
external temperature and
the odometer are displayed.▷When the ignition is switched on, the trip
odometer is reset.
External temperature
If the indicator drops to
+37 ℉/+3 ℃ or lower, a signal
sounds.
A Check Control message is displayed.
There is an increased risk of ice on roads.
Ice on roads
Even at temperatures above
+37 ℉/+3 ℃, roads might be icy.
Therefore, drive carefully on bridges and
shaded roads, e.g., to avoid the increased risk
of an accident.◀
Time The time is displayed at the bot‐
tom of the instrument cluster.
Setting the time and time for‐
mat, refer to page 98.
Date The date is displayed in the
computer.
Setting the date and date for‐
mat, refer to page 99.
Range
Display With a low remaining range:▷A Check Control message is
displayed briefly.▷The remaining range is
shown on the computer.▷With a dynamic driving style - e.g., taking
curves aggressively - engine operation
might vary.
The Check Control message appears continu‐
ously below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km.
Refuel promptly
Refuel no later than at a range of
30 miles/50 km or engine operation might fail
and damage might occur.◀
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Selection lists in the
instrument cluster
The concept Depending on your vehicle's optional features,
the following can be displayed or operated us‐
ing the buttons and the thumbwheel on the
steering wheel as well as the displays in the in‐
strument cluster and the Head-up Display:▷Current audio source.▷Redial phone feature.▷Turn on voice activation system.
Display
Depending on your vehicle's optional features,
the list in the instrument cluster can differ from
the illustration shown.
Activating a list and adjusting the
setting
On the right side of the steering wheel, turn
the thumbwheel to activate the corresponding
list.
Using the thumbwheel, select the desired set‐
ting and confirm it by pushing the thumbwheel.
Computer
Indication in the info display The information from the com‐
puter is shown in the info display
in the instrument cluster.
Calling up information on the info display
Press the onboard computer button on the
turn signal lever.
Information is displayed in the info display of
the instrument cluster.
Information at a glance
Repeatedly pressing the button on the turn
signal lever calls up the following information in
the info display:
▷Range.▷Average fuel consumption.▷Miles and trip miles.
For a multi-functional instrument display.▷Average speed.▷Date.▷Speed limit detection.Seite 96ControlsDisplays96
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Not for a multi-functional instrument dis‐
play.▷Time of arrival.
When destination guidance is activated in
the navigation system.▷Distance to destination.
When destination guidance is activated in
the navigation system.▷ECO PRO bonus range.
Adjusting the info display
Depending on the vehicle equipment version,
you can select what information from the com‐
puter is to be displayed on the info display of
the instrument cluster.
On the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."Instrument cluster"3.Select the desired displays.
Information in detail
Range
Displays the estimated cruising range available
with the remaining fuel.
It is calculated based on your driving style over
the last 20 miles/30 km.
Average fuel consumption
The average fuel consumption is calculated for
the period while the engine is running.
The average fuel consumption is calculated for
the distance traveled since the last reset by the
computer.
Average speed
Periods in which the vehicle is parked with the
engine manually stopped are not included in
the calculation of the average speed.
Resetting average values
Press and hold the onboard computer button
on the turn signal lever.
Distance to destination
The distance remaining to the destination is
displayed if a destination is entered in the navi‐
gation system before the trip is started.
The distance to the destination is adopted au‐
tomatically.
Time of arrival The estimated time of arrival is
displayed if a destination is en‐
tered in the navigation system
before the trip is started.
The time must be correctly set.
Speed limit detection Description of the speed limit detection, refer
to page 94, function.
Trip computer The vehicle features two types of board com‐
puters.▷"Onboard info": the values can be reset as
often as necessary.▷"Trip computer": the values provide an
overview of the current trip.
Resetting the trip computer
On the Control Display:
1."Vehicle info"2."Trip computer"3."Reset": all values are reset.
"Automatically reset": all values are reset
approx. 4 hours after the vehicle came to a
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Display on the Control DisplayDisplay the computer or trip computer on the
Control Display.1."Vehicle info"2."Onboard info" or "Trip computer"
Resetting the fuel consumption or
speed
On the Control Display:
1."Vehicle info"2."Onboard info"3."Consumpt." or "Speed"4."Yes"
Sport displays
The concept
On the Control Display, the current values for
performance and torque can be displayed if
the vehicle is appropriately equipped.
Displaying sport displays on the
Control Display
1."Vehicle info"2."Sport displays"
Speed warning
The concept Displays a speed, when reached, should cause
a warning to be issued.
The warning is repeated if the vehicle speed
drops below the set speed once by at least
3 mph/5 km/h.
Displaying, setting or changing the
speed warning
On the Control Display:1."Settings"2."Speed"3."Warning at:"4.Turn the controller until the desired speed
is displayed.5.Press the controller.
Speed warning is stored.
Activating/deactivating the speed
warning
On the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."Speed"3."Warning"4.Press the controller.
Setting your current speed as the
speed warning
On the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."Speed"3."Select current speed"4.Press the controller.
The current vehicle speed is stored as the
speed warning.
Settings on the Control
Display
Time
Setting the time zone
1."Settings"2."Time/Date"Seite 98ControlsDisplays98
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Status information, iDrive 22
Status of Owner's Manual 6
Steering, Integral Active Steering 137
Steering wheel, adjusting 64
Steering wheel heating 64
Steering wheel memory 61
Steptronic Sport transmis‐ sion 82
Steptronic transmission 81
Stopping the engine 71
Storage compartment in the center console 179
Storage compartments 177
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 177
Storage, tires 209
Storing the vehicle 236
Summer tires, tread 207
Sun visor 171
Supplementary text mes‐ sage 90
Surround View 152
Suspension settings 138
Switch for Dynamic Driving Control 138
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 168
Switch, refer to Cockpit 14
Symbols 6
Symbols in the status field 22
SYNC program, automatic cli‐ mate control 164
T Tachometer 91
Tail and brake lights 224
Tailgate, automatic 41
Tailgate closing 41
Tailgate, closing with no- touch activation 45
Tailgate, Emergency unlock‐ ing 44
Tailgate, hotel function 43 Tailgate, opening with no-
touch activation 45
Tail lights 224
Tail lights, bulb replace‐ ment 224
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 240
Telephone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 163
Temperature display for ex‐ ternal temperature 92
Temperature, engine oil 91
Terminal, starting aid 230
Text message, supplemen‐ tary 90
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 47
Thermal camera, see Night Vision 124
Thigh support 55
Through-loading system 174
Tilt alarm sensor 48
Time of arrival 97
Tire damage 207
Tire identification marks 206
Tire inflation pressure 202
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 110
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 112
Tires, changing 208
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 202
Tires, run-flat tires 209
Tire tread 207
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tool 221
Top View 156
Total vehicle weight 241
Touchpad 21 Tow fitting 232
Towing 231
Tow lug, see tow fitting 232
Tow-starting 231
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 112
Traction control 134
TRACTION, driving dynam‐ ics 134
TRACTION program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 139
Transmission lock, electronic unlocking 83
Transmission, see Steptronic transmission 81
Transporting children safely 65
Tread, tires 207
Trip computer 97
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 77
Trip odometer 92
Turning circle 240
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 154
Turn signals, operation 77
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐ placement 224
U
Unintentional alarm 48
Units of measure 99
Universal remote control 169
Unlock button, Steptronic transmission 81
Unlocking/locking via door lock 39
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 37
Unlocking, settings 46
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 6
Upholstery care 235
USB interface 173 Seite 252ReferenceEverything from A to Z252
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