Am I missing something?

fromkrypton · 02-23-2018, 08:35 AM

I have informational displays all over my X5. I'm just wondering why this area in my cluster never has anything displayed.

Is that just the way it?

Chigger · 02-23-2018, 09:04 AM

Lane departure warning?

geye1970 · 02-23-2018, 09:19 AM

I'm not even sure of the allure of the digital screen dials vs the analog dials.

Shows the same info, no? I'd think traditional analog would be much easier on the eyes at night.

r33_RGSport · 02-23-2018, 09:19 AM

Because you sees through it "from krypton".

Ok, on serious side, that area is for ACC (Aftive Cruise Control) and Lane Detection thing.

Wavy · 02-23-2018, 09:26 AM

Yea the gaugle cluster area is pretty weak. My previous car, a Corvette showed much more info like the map, tire pressure, tire temp, song info, etc.

Wavy · 02-23-2018, 09:29 AM

But at least we get digital needles unlock the GLE. Mercedes looks ancient.

CeeTeeX5 · 02-23-2018, 09:32 AM

I'd love to see a digital speedo there. I have the HUD....but when I wear my polarized sunglasses the HUD disappears. The lane departure warning graphic takes up little space there.

CeeTeeX5 · 02-23-2018, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wavy

But at least we get digital needles unlock the GLE. Mercedes looks ancient.

Is that really what it looks like??? Looks so cheap!

neverdone · 02-23-2018, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CeeTeeX5

I'd love to see a digital speedo there. I have the HUD....but when I wear my polarized sunglasses the HUD disappears. The lane departure warning graphic takes up little space there.

If I wear certain polarized glasses, HUD disappears, but I've noticed the blue tint polarized are still ok. Gold are not.

RubyRube · 02-23-2018, 10:03 AM

On my X6 if you set the direction with the left stalk a mini compass is shown
in the lower area.

Tusk · 02-23-2018, 10:05 AM

I feel the same way!

I wish you could see media info like current radio station or song titles.

Could this be possible with coding?

RichM50d · 02-23-2018, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wavy

But at least we get digital needles unlock the GLE. Mercedes looks ancient.

Eeeeeewwwwwww, my eyes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

geye1970 · 02-23-2018, 10:25 AM

I drive is miles above the command in the picture above.

I find the I Drive has a better line of sight and less distracting than looking at the gauges, thus, would find maps or media info to be distracting.

HUD, obviously, is the best.

I prefer the analog gauges and would not order a BMW with digital, unless there was killer application, which I have not seen.

Chigger · 02-23-2018, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wavy

But at least we get digital needles unlock the GLE. Mercedes looks ancient.

Another reason why I do not like MBs.

Kzang · 02-23-2018, 10:44 AM

Don't recall anything being in that area except lane departure warning...

Doanster · 02-23-2018, 10:58 AM

When the sun hits that area from an angle, you can see all the symbols that would light up if you had the various features. Lane departure is def one of them. I'll have to take note of other symbols next time I'm in the car.

1coolF15D2017 · 02-23-2018, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fromkrypton

I have informational displays all over my X5. I'm just wondering why this area in my cluster never has anything displayed.

Is that just the way it?

That should be for active cruise control (laser) and collision warning. Lane departure should be on lower right hand side.

CeeTeeX5 · 02-23-2018, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1coolF15D2017

That should be for active cruise control (laser) and collision warning. Lane departure should be on lower right hand side.

Lane departure is at the top center of the area circled in the OPs post, at least it is in my car and based on Kzang's pic, his too.

geye1970 · 02-23-2018, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kzang

Don't recall anything being in that area except lane departure warning...

Classic BMW... Looks timeless.

Mr.47 · 02-23-2018, 12:19 PM

You'r not missing anything, Lane departure is just a an Led indicator (ie 2 dotted yellow lines) on the right lower of the screen. The Center screen shows Navigation Arrows when you don't have or turn off the head's up display, ACC distance, and Collision warning (the red car) that about it, other wise its just blank.

fromkrypton · 02-23-2018, 12:26 PM

Ok good to know, it's prime real estate that's not in use.

iconoclast · 02-23-2018, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by geye1970

I'm not even sure of the allure of the digital screen dials vs the analog dials.

it is a last ditch attempt to keep a platform that is being phased out relevant. digital cluster without a virtual cockpit (eg: AUDI/VC) is just gilding the lilly. on the flip side the virtual cockpit is going to be an industry standard and audi along with nvidia did a great job with it. no question about it.

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geye1970 Private First Class 47 Rep 126 Posts Drives: x5 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: world iTrader: (0)	I'm not even sure of the allure of the digital screen dials vs the analog dials. Shows the same info, no? I'd think traditional analog would be much easier on the eyes at night.
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Wavy Captain 1174 Rep 842 Posts Drives: B8 Join Date: May 2015 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Yea the gaugle cluster area is pretty weak. My previous car, a Corvette showed much more info like the map, tire pressure, tire temp, song info, etc. __________________ '23 B8, '84 Monte Carlo SS, '23 Escalade, '21 S 580, '20 AMG GT 53 , '18 LS 500, '18 X6, '16 Corvette, '12 750Li, '14 GS 350, '13 ES 350, '10 Maxima, '09 Challenger
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RubyRube New Member 2 Rep 29 Posts Drives: '15 F16 X6 5.0 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	On my X6 if you set the direction with the left stalk a mini compass is shown in the lower area.
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Tusk New Member 21 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 2018 X5 xDrive35i M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Missouri iTrader: (0)	I feel the same way! I wish you could see media info like current radio station or song titles. Could this be possible with coding?
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geye1970 Private First Class 47 Rep 126 Posts Drives: x5 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: world iTrader: (0)	I drive is miles above the command in the picture above. I find the I Drive has a better line of sight and less distracting than looking at the gauges, thus, would find maps or media info to be distracting. HUD, obviously, is the best. I prefer the analog gauges and would not order a BMW with digital, unless there was killer application, which I have not seen.
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Mr.47 First Lieutenant 479 Rep 317 Posts Drives: F15 X5 35d Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Oklahoma iTrader: (0)	You'r not missing anything, Lane departure is just a an Led indicator (ie 2 dotted yellow lines) on the right lower of the screen. The Center screen shows Navigation Arrows when you don't have or turn off the head's up display, ACC distance, and Collision warning (the red car) that about it, other wise its just blank.
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fromkrypton Lieutenant 611 Rep 428 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 35d Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Candiac iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW X5 35d [0.00]	Ok good to know, it's prime real estate that's not in use.
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