BMW 5 Series: Display on the Control Display
Switching on the backup camera via iDrive
With Top View switched on:
"Rear view camera"
The backup camera image is displayed. The setting
is stored for the remote control currently in
use.
Brightness
With Top View switched on:
1. 
"Brightness"
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached and press the controller.
Contrast
With Top View switched on:
1. 
"Contrast"
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached and press the controller.
Displaying the turning circle and pathway lines
▷ The static, red turning circle line shows the
space needed to the side of the vehicle
when the steering wheel is turned all the
way.
▷ The variable, green pathway line assists you
in assessing the amount of space actually
needed to the side of the vehicle.
The pathway line is dependent on the current steering angle and is continuously adjusted with the steering wheel movement.
"Parking aid lines"
Turning circle and pathway lines are displayed.
Visual warning
The approach of the vehicle to an object can be
shown on the Control Display.
When the distance to an object is small, a red bar
is shown in front of the vehicle, as it is in the PDC
display.
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Cameras
The objectives of the Top View cameras are located
at the bottom of the exterior mirror housings.
The image quality may be impaired by dirt.
Clean the lens ...
See also:
Trunk
WARNING!
Exhaust gases can enter the
vehicle if it is driven with the
liftgate, trunk/hatch open, or with
any objects that pass through the
seal between the body and the
trunk/hatch or lift ...
Manual air conditioning system
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Setting the Clock
On models without navigation system
To set the time, press the CLOCK
button until you hear a beep. The
displayed time begins to blink.
Change the hours by pressing the H
(hour) button until th ...
