2016 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 5 instrument cluster

DisplaysVehicle features and optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
Overview, instrument cluster
1Fuel gauge   972Speedometer3Messages, e.g. Check Control4Tachometer   975Engine oil temperature   976Current fuel consumption7Electronic displays  908Reset miles  98
Electronic displays
▷Displays of the hybrid system, refer to
page 91.▷Selection lists, refer to page 101.▷External temperature, refer to page 98.▷Auto Start/Stop function, refer to page 77.▷On-board computer, refer to page 102.▷Date, refer to page 98.▷Transmission display, refer to page 89.Seite 90ControlsDisplays90
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▷Miles/trip miles, refer to page 98.▷Messages, e.g. Check Control, refer to
page 93.▷Navigation display, see User's manual for
Navigation, Entertainment and Communi‐
cation.▷Range, refer to page 98.▷Status, Driving Dynamics Control, refer to
page 143.▷Service requirements, refer to page 99.▷Speed limit detection, refer to page 100.▷Time, refer to page 98.
Displays of the hybrid
system
Displays in the instrument cluster
The concept The following functions of the hybrid system
are displayed:
▷High-voltage battery charge indicator, refer
to page 91.▷Electric driving: eDRIVE.▷Acceleration boost: eBOOST, refer to
page 92.▷Energy recovery: CHARGE, refer to
page 92.▷Drive readiness: READY, refer to
page 91.
The display depends on the system's operat‐
ing condition.
Information WARNING
Even if no bars are displayed in the bat‐
tery symbol, the high-voltage system is still
under high voltage. There is risk of fire or risk
of injuries. Do not touch or change live parts,
e.g. orange high-voltage cables, even when
the batteries are discharged.◀
High-voltage battery charge indicator
When drive readiness is switched on in COM‐
FORT mode, displays the available charge of
the high-voltage battery with bars in a battery
symbol. If five bars are shown, the high-voltage
battery is fully charged.
During normal vehicle operation, the high-volt‐
age battery is charged up to approx. 80 %.
This ensures optimum energy recovery when
braking or driving downhill.
Drive readiness: READY READY indicates drive readi‐
ness. For further information,
please refer to Drive readiness
in detail, refer to page 76.
Electric driving: eDRIVE
When driving in COMFORT or ECO PRO
modes, the power output of the electric motor
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is indicated by arrows on the instrument clus‐
ter.
Depending on the position of the accelerator
pedal, up to four arrows are displayed simulta‐
neously. The tachometer pointer stays on 0
rpm.
For further information, please refer to Electric
driving: eDRIVE, refer to page 78.
Energy recovery: CHARGE
The energy recovered is indicated in the in‐
strument cluster: in COMFORT mode by ar‐
rows and in ECO PRO mode by a bar below
the CHARGE display. The high-voltage battery
is being charged.
For further information, please refer to Energy
recovery CHARGE, refer to page 79.
Acceleration boost: eBOOST
If the electric motor supports the combustion
engine, e.g. during rapid acceleration,
eBOOST, refer to page 79, is displayed.
Indications on the Control Display
Displaying the hybrid system
utilization1."Vehicle info"2."Hybrid"3. "Hybrid usage"
Hybrid system utilization
Gray bars indicate the fuel consumption of the
combustion engine, arrow 1. Blue bars indicate
the percentage utilization of the functions of
the hybrid system, arrow 2.
One bar indicates one minute.
The combustion engine's average fuel con‐
sumption is indicated by a line above the bar
display and as a value to the right of the graph.
Displaying the energy flow
1."Vehicle info"2."Hybrid"3. "Energy flow"
Energy flow of the hybrid system
The following are displayed:
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▷Active components of the hybrid system.▷Direction of the energy flows:
Orange: energy flow of the combustion en‐
gine.
Blue: energy flow of the hybrid system▷Vehicle states:▷EDRIVE.▷DRIVE.▷eBOOST.▷CHARGE.▷System requirements of the hybrid system,
e. g., drive system not yet warmed up to
operating temperature.▷Driving requirement, e. g., transmission se‐
lector lever in the M/S position.
Adapting to the course of the road
When the navigation system destination guid‐
ance is active, hybrid operation adapts to spe‐
cific route sections.
Use of the hybrid system is optional.
Symbols in the energy flow display indicate
that a situation has been detected ahead and
hybrid operation is prepared for it.
Symbols
SymbolMeaningDownhill gradients: the system is
ready to charge the high-voltage
battery.Target zone: eDRIVE electric driving
is being prepared.Check Control
The concept The Check Control system monitors functions
in the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions
in the monitored systems.
A Check Control message is displayed as a
combination of indicator or warning lights and
text messages in the instrument cluster and in
the Head-up Display.
In addition, an acoustic signal may sound and a text message may appear on the Control Dis‐
play.
Indicator/warning lights
General information
The indicator and warning lights in the instru‐
ment cluster can light up in a variety of combi‐
nations and colors.
Several of the lights are checked for proper
functioning and light up temporarily when the
engine is started or the ignition is switched on.
Red lights Safety belt reminder Safety belt on the driver's side is not
buckled. For some country-specific
models: passenger belt is not worn or
objects are detected on the front passenger
seat.
Flashing or illuminated: safety belt on the
driver or passenger side is not buckled. The
safety belt reminder can also be activated if
objects are placed on the front passenger seat.
Make sure that the safety belts are positioned
correctly.
Airbag system Airbag system and belt tensioner are
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Have the vehicle checked immediately by a
dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Parking brake The parking brake is set.
For additional information, refer to Re‐ lease parking brake, refer to page 80.
Brake system Braking system disrupted. Continue to
drive moderately.
Have the vehicle checked immediately
by a dealer’s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Front-end collision warning Illuminated: advance warning is issued,
e.g., when there is the impending dan‐
ger of a collision or the distance to the
vehicle ahead is too small.
Increase distance.
Flashing: acute warning of the imminent dan‐
ger of a collision when the vehicle approaches
another vehicle at a relatively high differential
speed.
Intervention by braking or make an evasive ma‐
neuver.
Pedestrian warning Symbol in the instrument cluster.
If a collision with a person detected in
this way is imminent, the symbol lights
up and a signal sounds.Orange lights
Active Cruise Control The number bars shows the selected
distance from the vehicle driving
ahead.
For additional information, refer to Active
Cruise Control with Stop & Go function, ACC,
refer to page 146.
Vehicle detection, Active Cruise Control Illuminated: vehicle driving ahead de‐
tected.
Flashing: the conditions are not ade‐
quate for operating the system.
The system was deactivated but applies the
brakes until you actively resume control by
pressing on the brake pedal or accelerator
pedal.
Yellow lights
Anti-lock Braking System ABS Avoid sudden braking as much as pos‐
sible. Braking force boost may not be
working. Stop cautiously. Take into ac‐
count the longer brake distance. Have
checked immediately by a dealer’s
service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control Flashing: DSC controls the drive and
braking forces. The vehicle is stabi‐
lized. Reduce speed and adapt driving
style to the driving circumstances.
Illuminated: DSC failed. Have system checked
immediately by a dealer’s service center or an‐
other qualified service center or repair shop.
For additional information, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC, refer to page 141.Seite 94ControlsDisplays94
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For additional information, refer to Parking
lights/low beams, headlight control, refer to
page 108.
Front fog lights Front fog lights are activated.
For additional information, refer to
Front fog lights, refer to page 111.
High-beam Assistant High-beam Assistant is switched on.
High beams are activated and off auto‐
matically as a function of the traffic sit‐
uation.
For additional information, refer to High-beam
Assistant, refer to page 110.
Cruise control The system is switched on. It maintains
the speed that was set using the con‐
trol elements on the steering wheel.
Automatic Hold Function is activated. The vehicle is au‐
tomatically held in place when it is sta‐
tionary.
For more information, see Automatic Hold, re‐
fer to page 81.
Blue lights
High beams High beams are activated.
For additional information, refer to High
beams, refer to page 83.General lamps
Check Control At least one Check Control message is
displayed or is stored.
Text messages Text messages in combination with a symbol
in the instrument cluster explain a Check Con‐
trol message and the meaning of the indicator
and warning lights.
Supplementary text messages
Additional information, such as on the cause of
an error or the required action, can be called up
via Check Control.
With urgent messages the added text will be
automatically displayed on the Control Display.
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 a dealer’s service center or an‐
other qualified service center or repair
shop.▷ "Roadside Assistance"
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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.
WARNING
Even at temperatures above +37 ℉/+3 ℃
there can be a danger of icy roads, e.g. on
bridges or shady sections of road. There is risk
of an accident. Adjust your driving style to the
weather conditions at low temperatures.◀
Time The time is displayed at the bot‐
tom of the instrument cluster.
Setting the time and time for‐
mat, refer to page 104.
Date
The date is displayed in the on-
board comupter.
Setting the date and date for‐
mat, refer to page 105.
Range
Display With a low remaining range:▷A Check Control message is
displayed briefly.▷The remaining range is
shown on the onboard com‐
puter.▷With a dynamic driving style, e.g. taking
curves aggressively, the engine function is
not always ensured.
The Check Control message appears continu‐
ously below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km.
CAUTION
With a range of less than 30 miles/50 km
it is possible that the engine will no longer have
sufficient fuel. Engine functions are no longer
ensured. There is risk of property damage. Re‐
fuel promptly.◀
Displaying the cruising range Depending on your vehicle's optional features,
the range can also be displayed as bar in the
instrument cluster.
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With navigation system: range withdestination guidance active
If respective equipment is fitted
and destination guidance is ac‐
tive, the remaining range is dis‐ played when the destination is
reached.
Service requirements
The concept
After the ignition is turned on the instrument
cluster briefly displays available driving dis‐
tance or time to the next scheduled mainte‐
nance.
A service advisor can read out the current
service requirements from your remote con‐
trol.
Display
Detailed information on service
requirements
More information on the scope of service re‐
quired can be displayed on the Control Dis‐
play.1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Service required"
Required maintenance procedures and le‐
gally mandated inspections are displayed.4.Select an entry to call up detailed informa‐
tion.SymbolsSym‐
bolsDescriptionNo service is currently required.The deadline for scheduled mainte‐
nance or a legally mandated inspec‐
tion is approaching.The service deadline has already
passed.
Entering appointment dates
Enter the dates for the required inspections.
Make sure that the vehicle's date and time are
set correctly.
On the Control Display:
1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Service required"4."§ Vehicle inspection"5."Date:"6.Adjust the settings.7.Confirm.
The entered date is stored.
Automatic Service Request
Data regarding the service status or legally
mandated vehicle inspections are automati‐
cally transmitted to your dealer’s service cen‐
ter before a service due date.
You can check when your dealer’s service cen‐
ter was notified.
On the Control Display:
1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3.Open "Options".4."Last Service Request"Seite 99DisplaysControls99
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