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:
- Comfort
- Sport
- ECO Pro
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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.).
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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.
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G30 Connection of the instrument cluster with the head unit
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Showroom mode
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
Controller
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
User Interface
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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AM/FM station
General information
Depending on the vehicle equipment and country
version, it may not be possible to receive AM
stations.
Radio Data System RDS
RDS broadcasts additional information, such as
the station name, in the FM waveband.
RDS is automatically active.
Selecting a station
1. "MEDIA".
2. "Rad
LATCH child restraint fixing
system
General information
LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tether for Children.
Pay attention to the specifications and the operating
and safety information from the child restraint
system manufacturer when selecting, installing,
and using LATCH child restraint fixing
systems.
Mounts for the lower LATCH
anchors
