BMW 5 Series: Driving Modes
The displays of the instrument cluster are displayed depending on the driving
mode selected.
A distinction is made between the 3 following modes on the BMW 5 Series:
![Instrument Cluster](images/books/1830/index.27(4).png)
BMW 5 Series driving modes on the instrument cluster
- COMFORT mode
- SPORT mode
- ECO PRO mode
Connection
APIX connection
A Head Unit 2 (HU H2) is installed in the G30, the instrument cluster is
connected to the head unit
via an APIX line. The APIX connection is needed to show the high-quality graphic
displays in the
instrument cluster (navigation instructions, etc.).
![Instrument Cluster](images/books/1830/index.28(4).png)
G30 Navigation in the extended scope instrument cluster
Overview
The following graphic shows an overview of the instrument cluster
connections:
Navigation System Professional (Head Unit High 2) and Head-Up Display;
connection of the
instrument cluster to the head unit via APIX; connection of the Head‐Up Display
to the instrument
cluster via APIX.
![Instrument Cluster](images/books/1830/index.29(4).png)
G30 Connection of the instrument cluster with the head unit
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The Showroom mode enables you to view the various instrument cluster displays
and the Head-Up
Display during a "virtual" journey.
The Showroom mode is started via the test functions of the instrumen
Overview
A Touch Controller is installed in the G30:
G30 Controller
Controller
Direct access keys
Menu
MEDIA
COM
MAP
NAV
BACK
OPTION
Controller with a touch control box
The touch entry is p
Introduction
The G30 contains a new user interface. It is referred to as the ID6 (BMW
iDrive of the 6th generation).
Marketing refers to the user interface of the G30 as the "New Interface Design".
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System wiring diagrams
Bus overview
G30 Bus overview
ACC - Active Cruse Control
ACSM - Advanced Crash Safety Module
AMPT - Top HiFi amplifier
ASD - Active Sound Design
BDC - Body Domain Controller
CON - Controller
DME - Digital Motor Electronics
DME2 - Digital Engine Electronics 2
DSC - Dynamic Sta
General information
Mobile devices with a USB port are connected to
the USB interface.
Mobile phones.
The snap-in adapter features a separate USB
port that is automatically connected when a
compatible mobile phone is inserted.
Audio devices such as MP3 players.
USB storage devices.
Common fi