BMW X5: Head-up Display

Principle

The Head-up display projects important information in the driver's field of view, 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

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 also 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

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 road.
• Unfavorable light conditions.

If the image is distorted, have the base 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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