Driver's screen dead spot

Kromans1 · 12-06-2022, 07:35 AM

Hey, anybody know why there's a trapezoidal section in the center top of the driver's screen? Seems to be on all the cars and not just mine.

tex2670 · 12-06-2022, 07:53 AM

On G20 3-Series, before the 2023 switch to the curved display, there are sensors in that area with the Live Cockpit Pro set up if you get the Driving Assistance Professional Pkg. My guess is that they are saving that spot for a future feature OR it's from a parts bin where other models may get that feature.

Kromans1 · 12-06-2022, 10:44 AM

Genius just now said it's because in other vehicles that spot housed a camera to look at the driver, but the new X1s don't have that camera, so they just left that area on the screen blank. Sounds pretty ridiculous if you ask me, on a fully new redesign.

tex2670 · 12-06-2022, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Kromans1

Genius just now said it's because in other vehicles that spot housed a camera to look at the driver, but the new X1s don't have that camera, so they just left that area on the screen blank. Sounds pretty ridiculous if you ask me, on a fully new redesign.

Maybe so, but with that curved display with no hood, it definitely becomes a "parts bin" type item that can be used in any BMW vehicle. If An X5 or X7 should have more features than an X1. No different than the "blank buttons" in so many cars.

tex2670 · 12-06-2022, 10:59 AM

Is there no odometer on the digital display if you elect to show the map??

Kromans1 · 12-06-2022, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by tex2670

Is there no odometer on the digital display if you elect to show the map??

No, and that's super annoying frankly. The odometer displays after unlocking but before starting, and after shutting the car off. I don't know why it wouldn't show at all times. Is there a way we can make suggestions to BMW for future OTA updates?

tex2670 · 12-06-2022, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Kromans1

No, and that's super annoying frankly. The odometer displays after unlocking but before starting, and after shutting the car off. I don't know why it wouldn't show at all times. Is there a way we can make suggestions to BMW for future OTA updates?

Oh that sux. I love when I catch the ODO rolling exactly to a XX,000 mileage.....

robe033 · 12-06-2022, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Kromans1

No, and that's super annoying frankly. The odometer displays after unlocking but before starting, and after shutting the car off. I don't know why it wouldn't show at all times. Is there a way we can make suggestions to BMW for future OTA updates?

My 2020 X4 with iDrive 7 is the same
Still I cant wait for my iX1

bluecrabby · 12-06-2022, 02:34 PM

must be some kind of camera or sensor array there....

look at the YouTube video reviews of the X1, especially the European ones. When the X1 is moving, there are 2 or 3 flashing dots that can only be picked up by GoPro or iPhone cameras...

see video below: start from 3:00

thenew3 · 12-06-2022, 04:30 PM

There are cameras in there if you have the assisted drive package that makes sure your eyes are on the road.

04S · 12-07-2022, 03:54 AM

Yep thats right. One on top and one either side - you can see them clearly in the sunlight and they come up with a purple hue if you film them.

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Kromans1 First Lieutenant 174 Rep 336 Posts Drives: Chevy Equinox --> BMW X1? Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (0)	Genius just now said it's because in other vehicles that spot housed a camera to look at the driver, but the new X1s don't have that camera, so they just left that area on the screen blank. Sounds pretty ridiculous if you ask me, on a fully new redesign.
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bluecrabby Captain 236 Rep 778 Posts Drives: 2023 BMW X1 Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	must be some kind of camera or sensor array there.... look at the YouTube video reviews of the X1, especially the European ones. When the X1 is moving, there are 2 or 3 flashing dots that can only be picked up by GoPro or iPhone cameras... see video below: start from 3:00
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thenew3 Lieutenant Colonel 639 Rep 1,588 Posts Drives: 2020 X7, 2016 X3, 2021 MME Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Central coast CA iTrader: (0)	There are cameras in there if you have the assisted drive package that makes sure your eyes are on the road.
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04S Captain 174 Rep 837 Posts Drives: M4 xDrive, X5 40i and U11 X1 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	Yep thats right. One on top and one either side - you can see them clearly in the sunlight and they come up with a purple hue if you film them.
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