BMW 7 Series: 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:
- "CAR"
- "Settings"
- "Displays"
- "Head-up display"
- "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:
- "CAR"
- "Settings"
- "Displays"
- "Head-up display"
- 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:
- "CAR"
- "Settings"
- "Displays"
- "Head-up display"
- "Brightness"
- Turn the Controller until the desired brightness
is set.
- 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:
- "CAR"
- "Settings"
- "Displays"
- "Head-up display"
- "Height"
- Turn the Controller until the desired height is
reached.
- 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:
- "CAR"
- "Settings"
- "Displays"
- "Head-up display"
- "Rotation"
- Turn the Controller until the desired setting is
selected.
- Press the Controller.
Additional settings
Via iDrive:
- "CAR"
- "Settings"
- "Displays"
- "Head-up display"
- 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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General information
The low beams stay illuminated for a particular
time if the high beams are switched on after the
drive-ready state is switched off.
Setting the duration
Via iDrive:
"CAR"
"Setti
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Investigate cause of triggering of safety battery terminal.
To do so, read out fault memory of airbag control unit. Note fault
messages stored in memory. Rectify faults. Then clear fault memory.
Use of safety battery terminal:
From model year 1998 in Series E
Safety information
Warning
With convenient closing, body parts can be
jammed. There is a risk of injury. Make sure
that the area of movement of the doors is clear
during convenient closing.
Closing
Touch the grooved surface on the handle of a
closed vehicle door with your finger and hold it
there w