Display Screen Guide: 2023 BMW X3 Head-up Display

Display Screen Guide: 2023 BMW X3 Head-up Display

Head-up Display (HUD) technology in the 2023 BMW X3 is completely new and changes the way you drive. This high-tech system puts important information right in front of the driver’s line of sight on the windscreen, so there is little to no distraction and maximum ease. The HUD improves drivers’ situational awareness by showing important information like speed, navigation directions, and safety alerts. This lets them keep their attention on the road ahead. The HUD in the 2023 BMW X3 seamlessly combines technology with driving, showing BMW’s dedication to safety and innovation. The HUD has customisable options to fit individual tastes.

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Tachometer

General information
Always avoid RPM in the red warning field. In this range, the fuel supply is reduced to protect the engine.
Depending on the equipment, the tachometer can also be shown in the Head-up display.

Instrument cluster with enhanced features: Activating/deactivating

1. “CAR”
2. “Settings”
3. “Displays”
4. “Instrument panel”
5. “Engine display”
6. “Tachometer”

When the setting for the driving mode view is activated, the activated tachometer is only shown in the COMFORT or SPORT driving mode.
To display the tachometer in the Head-up display, the sports displays of the Head-up display must be activated.

Reduced engine speed range
The available engine speed range may be reduced due to certain factors such as a cold drive system. The tachometer display is automati-cally adjusted depending on the available engine speed range.

Instrument cluster with extended features: Power gauge

Principle
The power gauge indicates the available drive power as a percentage.

Activate/deactivate

1. “CAR”
2. “Settings”
3. “Displays”
4. “Instrument panel”
5. “Engine display”
6. “Power meter”

When the setting for the driving mode view is activated, the activated power gauge is only shown in the COMFORT driving mode.

Display
Needle in the area of arrow 1: display of the energy recovered by coasting or when decelerating CHARGE.
Needle in the range of arrow 2: the drive power in per cent, POWER.

Drive power
The available drive power may be reduced due to certain factors, for instance, a cold engine. Depending on the available drive power, the range for POWER is adjusted automatically.
If needed, icons in the power gauge indicate a reduction of the drive power.

Reduced drive power due to a cold drivetrain.

 

 

Reduced drive power due to an overheated drivetrain.

 

Standby state and drive-ready state

Instrument cluster with enhanced features:

The lettering OFF in the instrument cluster indicates that the drive-ready state is switched off and the standby state is switched on.

 

The lettering READY in the instrument cluster indicates that the drive readiness is turned on and the Auto Start/Stop function is ready to start the engine automatically.

 

Instrument cluster without enhanced features:
The lettering OFF in the tachometer indicates that the drive-ready state is switched off and the standby state is switched on. The lettering READY in the instrument cluster indicates that the drive readiness is turned on and the Auto Start/Stop function is ready to start the engine automatically.
Additional information:
Operating condition of the vehicle, refer to page 39.

Engine temperature

Display
Instrument cluster with enhanced features:

 

 

• Cold engine: the needle is at the low-temperature value. Drive at moderate RPM and vehicle speeds.
• Normal operating temperature: the needle is in the middle of the lower half of the temperature display.
• Hot engine: the needle is at the high-temperature value. In addition, a Check Control message is displayed.

Instrument cluster without enhanced features:

 

 

• Cold engine: the LEDs of the indicator show a low-temperature value. Drive at moderate RPM and vehicle speeds.
• Normal operating temperature: the LEDs of the indicator show an average temperature value.
• Hot engine: the LEDs of the indicator show a high-temperature value. In addition, a Check Control message is displayed.

Additional information:
Coolant level, refer to page 368.

Indicator light in the instrument cluster

A red indicator light is displayed.

 

Outside temperature

General information
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.

Safety information

Warning
Even at temperatures above +37 ℉/+3, there is a risk of icy roads, for instance on bridges or shady sections of the road. There is a risk of an accident. Modify your driving style to the weather conditions at low temperatures.

Range

Principle
The range indicates the distance that can still be covered with the current full tank of fuel.

General information
The estimated range with remaining fuel is permanently displayed on the instrument cluster.
With a low remaining range, a Check Control message is briefly displayed. A low remaining range means that engine functions cannot always be ensured for sporty driving, e.g., when cornering at speed.
The Check Control message appears continuously below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km.

Safety information

NOTICE
With a range below 30 miles/50 km, the engine may no longer have sufficient fuel. Engine functions are not ensured anymore. There is a risk of property damage, among other potential damage. Refuel promptly.

Display
Instrument cluster with enhanced features:

The current range is displayed as a numerical value next to the fuel gauge.

 

 

Instrument cluster without enhanced features:

The current range is displayed as a numerical value between the speedometer and the tachometer.

 

 

Service notifications

Principle
The function displays the service notifications and the corresponding maintenance scopes.

General information
After turning on the drive readiness, the next service appointment or the distance remaining until the next service is displayed briefly in the instrument cluster.
A service advisor can read out the current service notifications from your vehicle key.
Some information on service notifications can also be shown on the BMW display key.

Display

Detailed information on service notifications
More information on the type of service required may be displayed on the Control Display.

1. “CAR”
2. “Vehicle status”
3. “Required services”
   Maintenance work and legally mandated inspections are displayed.
4. Select an entry to call up detailed informa-tion.

Icons

No service is currently required.

 

The time for recommended maintenance or a legally mandated inspection is approaching.

 

Service interval is exceeded.

 

Entering appointment dates
Enter the dates for the mandatory vehicle inspections.
Make sure that the vehicle’s date and time are set correctly.

1. “CAR”
2. “Vehicle status”
3. “Required services”
4. “Vehicle inspection”
5. “Date:”
6. Select the desired setting.

Gear shift indicator

Principle
The shift point indicator recommends the gear that best suits the current driving situation. Using the optimal gear supports an efficient driv-ing style.

General information
Depending on the equipment and national-market version, the gear shift indicator is active in the M manual mode of the Steptronic transmission and with manual transmission.

Steptronic transmission: displaying
Suggestions to upshift or downshift are displayed in the instrument cluster.
On vehicles without a gear shift indicator, the engaged gear is displayed.

Efficient gear is set.

 

Shift into efficient gear.

 

Selection lists

Principle
Lists can be displayed and, if necessary, used for certain functions in the instrument cluster or the Head-up Display.

• Entertainment source.
• Current audio source.
• List of most recent telephone calls.

If necessary, the corresponding menu will open on the Control Display.

Display
Depending on the equipment version, the list in the instrument cluster may differ from the illustration.

Displaying and using the list
The lists can be displayed and operated using the buttons on the steering wheel.

Change the entertainment source. Pressing the button again will close the currently displayed list.

 

Show a list of the most recent telephone calls.

 

Turn the thumbwheel to select the desired setting. Press the thumbwheel to confirm the setting.
The list of the current entertainment sources can be displayed in the instrument cluster again by turning the thumbwheel.

Trip data

Principle
The trip data display provides various informa-tion about the trip, e.g., trip distance.

General information
The trip data can be displayed on the Control Display and in the instrument cluster.
The values can be displayed and reset depending on various intervals, such as after re-fueling.

Display on the control display

Overview
The following information is displayed depending on the set interval and driving mode:

• Configured interval for displaying trip data.
• Average consumption depends on the configured interval.
• Average speed.
• Total time for shut off engine through the Auto Start/Stop function.
• Distance travelled in Coasting mode.
• Consumption history in the form of a chart.

Displays

1. “CAR”
2. “Driving information”
3. “Trip data”

Consumption history
The average consumption is shown in the con-sumption history in the form of a chart based on the distance travelled and the driving mode.

Display in the instrument cluster
Depending on the equipment, information about the distance covered can be displayed as a widget in the instrument cluster.

The following information is displayed:

• Total kilometres.
• Configured interval for displaying trip data.
• Distance travelled depending on the configured interval.
• Average speed.

Selecting and setting widgets in the instrument cluster.
Additional information:
Instrument cluster with enhanced features: Widgets, refer to page 156.
Instrument cluster without enhanced features: Widgets, refer to page 157.

Adjusting the display of the trip data
The intervals for the display of the trip data in the instrument cluster and on the Control Display are adjustable.

1. “CAR”
2.  “Driving information”
3. “Trip data”
4. “Data since”
5. Select the desired setting:
   1. “Start of the trip ( )”: the values are automatically reset approx. four hours after the vehicle has come to a standstill.
   2. “Refueling ( )”: the values are automati-cally reset after refuelling with a larger quantity of fuel.
   3. “Factory”: average consumption since delivery from the factory.
      The values since the time of the factory delivery are displayed.
   4. “Individual ( )”: the values since the last manual reset are displayed. The values can be reset at any time.

Resetting average values manually

The following interval can be reset manually at any time: “Individual ( )”.
With the button on the turn signal lever:

1. Continue to press the button on the turn signal lever until the widget for the trip data is selected.
   
2. Press and hold the button on the turn signal lever.

Via iDrive:

1. “CAR”
2. “Driving information”
3. “Trip data”
4. “Data since”
5. “Reset individual”

The average values and counters are reset. Once the average values and counters have been reset, the following interval is automati-cally set: “Individual ( )”.

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Sport displays

Principle
The Sport displays especially support a sporty driving style.

Display on the control display

Overview
The following information is displayed:

• Boost pressure.
• Engine oil temperature.
• G-meter.
• Torque.
• Power.

Displays

1. “CAR”
2. “Driving information”
3. “Sport displays”

Instrument cluster with enhanced features: Display in the instrument cluster
The Sport displays can be displayed in the form of widgets in the instrument cluster.
The following widgets can be selected:

• Widget for torque and power.
• Widget for G-meter.

Additional information: Widgets, refer to page 156.

Vehicle status

General information
The status can be displayed and actions performed for several systems.

Going to the vehicle status

1. “CAR”
2. “Vehicle status”

Information at a glance

“Flat Tire Monitor”: Status of the flat tire monitor, refer to page 351.

 

“Tire Pressure Monitor”: status of the Tire Pressure Monitor, refer to page 344.

 

“Engine oil level”: electronic oil measurement, refer to page 365.

 

“Check Control messages”: displaying stored Check Con-trol messages, refer to page 158.

 

“Required services”: displaying service notifications, refer to page 168.

BMW Head-up Display

Principle
The Head-up display projects important information in the driver’s field of view, for instance, the speed.

General information
Follow the instructions for cleaning the Head-up display in the Vehicle Care chapter.

Overview
The protective glass of the Head-up display is located in the position marked.

Turning on/off

1. “CAR”
2. “Settings”
3. “Displays”
4. “Head-up display”
5. “Head-up display”

Display

Overview
The following information is displayed on the Head-up display:

• Vehicle speed.
• Navigation instructions.
• Check Control messages.
• Selection list in the instrument cluster.
• Driver assistance systems.
• Sport displays.

Some of this information is only displayed briefly as needed.

Selecting displays in the Head-up Display

1. “CAR”
2. “Settings”
3. “Displays”
4. “Head-up display”
5. Select the desired setting.

Setting the brightness
The brightness is automatically adjusted to the ambient brightness.
The base setting can be adjusted manually.

1. “CAR”
2. “Settings”
3. “Displays”
4. “Head-up display”
5. “Brightness”
6. Turn the Controller until the desired brightness is set.
7. Press the Controller.

When the low beams are switched on, the brightness of the Head-up Display can be adjusted using the instrument lighting.

Adjusting the height

1. “CAR”
2. “Settings”
3. “Displays”
4. “Head-up display”
5. “Height”
6. Turn the Controller until the desired height is reached.
7. Press the Controller.

The height of the Head-up Display can be stored using the memory function.

Setting the rotation
The Head-up Display view can be rotated.

1. “CAR”
2. “Settings”
3. “Displays”
4. “Head-up display”
5. “Rotation”
6. Turn the Controller until the desired setting is selected.
7. Press the Controller.

Additional settings

• “CAR”
• “Settings”
• “Displays”
• “Head-up display”
• Select the desired setting:
  1. “Speed Limit Assistance”: access the settings for the speed assistant.
  2. “Display infotainment lists in”: set up if the selection lists are displayed in the instrument cluster or the Head-up Display.
  3. “Sport displays”:
  4. “Off”: the Sport displays are not displayed in the Head-up Display.
  5. “In SPORT mode”: the Sport displays are only displayed in SPORT driving mode.
  6. “Always”: the Sport displays are continuously displayed in the Head-up Display.
• “Reduced height”: if not all of the information is in the driver’s field of view, the information can be displayed in the lower section of the Head-up Display.

Visibility of the display
The visibility of the displays in the Head-up display is influenced by the following factors:

• Seat position.
• Objects on the protective glass of the Head-up display.
• Dust or dirt on the protective glass of the Head-up display.
• The windshield is dirty on the inside or outside.
• Sunglasses with certain polarization filters.
• Wet road.
• Unfavorable light conditions.

If the image is distorted, have the base settings checked by an authorized service centre or another qualified service centre or repair shop.

Special windshield
The windshield is part of the system.
The shape and coating of the special windshield enable the system to function.
In the event of damage, have the special windshield replaced by an authorized service centre or by another qualified service centre or a repair shop.

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