BMW 3: Head-up Display

Concept

This system projects important information into the driver's field of vision, for instance the speed.

The driver can get information without averting his or her eyes from the road.

General information

Follow the information on cleaning the Head-up Display.

Overview

Switching on/off

Via iDrive:

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

Via iDrive:

1. "CAR".

2. "Settings".

3. "Displays".

4. "Head-up display".

5. Select the desired setting.

The setting is stored for the driver profile currently used.

Setting the brightness

The brightness is automatically adjusted to the ambient brightness.

The basic setting can be adjusted manually.

Via iDrive:

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 additionally influenced using the instrument lighting.

Adjusting the height

Via iDrive:

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 setting is stored for the driver profile currently used.

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

Setting the rotation

The Head-up Display view can be rotated.

Via iDrive:

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

Via iDrive:

1. "CAR".

2. "Settings".

3. "Displays".

4. "Head-up display".

5. Select the desired setting:

• "Speed Limit Assistance": access the settings for the speed assistant.
• "Display infotainment lists in": set up if the selection lists are displayed in the instrument cluster or the Head-up Display.
• "Sport displays": display tachometer and Shift Lights in the Head-up Display.
  • "Off": the Sport displays are not displayed in the Head-up Display.
  • "In SPORT mode": the Sport displays are only displayed in SPORT driving mode.
  • "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 vision, 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 cover of the Head-up Display.
• Sunglasses with certain polarization filters.
• Wet roads.
• Unfavorable light conditions.

If the image is distorted, have the basic settings checked by a dealer's service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.

Special windshield

The windshield is part of the system.

The shape of the windshield makes it possible to display a precise image.

A film in the windshield prevents double images from being generated.

For this reason, it is strongly suggested to have the special windshield replaced by a dealer's service center or another qualified service center or repair shop, if necessary.

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