BMW 5 Series 2016-2022 Owners Manual: Onboard Computer in the instrument cluster
Concept
The Onboard Computer displays different vehicle data in the instrument cluster, such as average values.
Calling up information
Press the button on the turn signal lever.
Information is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Pressing the button repeatedly displays additional information.
Information at a glance
The following information can be displayed on the Onboard Computer:
- Miles and trip miles.
- Navigation data.
When destination guidance is activated in the navigation system.
- Consumption display.
- Average consumption and average speed.
- Average consumption since delivery from the factory.
Adjusting information for Onboard Computer
For some information of the Onboard Computer, it is possible to set whether it can be called up in the instrument cluster.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle".
2. "iDrive settings".
3. "Displays".
4. "Instrument panel".
5. "Onboard info".
6. Select the desired setting.
The setting is stored for the driver profile currently used.
Information in detail
Odometer and trip odometer
Displaying/resetting miles
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Press the knob to display
the
trip miles.When the drive-ready state is switched off, miles and trip miles are displayed.
- Keep the knob pressed down to reset the trip miles.
Display
- Odometer, arrow 1.
- Trip odometer, arrow 2.
Navigation data
General information
The estimated time of arrival and the distance remaining to the destination are displayed if a destination is entered in the navigation system before the trip is started.
Display
- Time of arrival, arrow 1.
- Distance to destination, arrow 2.
Consumption display
Concept
During energy recovery, the kinetic energy of the vehicle is converted into electric energy during coasting. The vehicle battery is partially charged and fuel consumption can be reduced.
The current consumption displays the current consumption of fuel. Check whether you are currently driving in an efficient and environmentally-friendly manner.
General information
Energy recovery and current consumption can be displayed as bar displays in the Onboard Computer.
Display
- Energy recovery, arrow 1.
- Average consumption, arrow 2.
- Current consumption, arrow 3.
Average speed and average consumption
General information
Average speed and average consumption are calculated for the distance traveled since the last reset in the Onboard Computer.
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 button on the turn signal lever.
Display
- Average speed, arrow 1.
- Average consumption, arrow 2.
Selection lists
General information
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the following
can be displayed or operated using the
buttons and the thumbwheel on the steering
wheel and via the displays in the instrument ...
Onboard Computer on the
Control Display
Concept
The Onboard Computer displays different vehicle
data on the Control Display, such as average
values.
General information
Two types of Onboard Computers are available
on the Control Display:
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Other materials:
Active Protection
Concept
Active Protection prepares occupants and the
vehicle for a possible accident in critical driving or
collision situations.
General information
Active Protection consists of various PreCrash
functions, which can vary depending on the
equipment.
The system is used to detect certain critical dr ...
Turning on the high beam headlights
1 With the headlights on, push the lever away from you to turn on the high beams.
Pull the lever toward you to the center position to turn the high beams off.
2 Pull the lever toward you and release it to flash the high beams once.
You can flash the high beams with the headlights on or off.
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Basic inspection
When the malfunction is not confirmed in the dtc check, troubleshooting
should be carried out in all the
possible circuits considered as causes of the problem. In many cases, by
carrying out the basic engine check
shown in the following flowchart, the location causing the problem can be found ...
