BMW 5 Series: Interior rearview mirror, automatic
dimming feature
The concept
Interior rearview mirror, automatic
dimming feature
Photocells are used for control:
▷ In the mirror glass.
▷ On the back of the mirror.
Functional requirement
For proper operation:
▷ Keep the photocells clean.
▷ Do not cover the area between the inside
rearview mirror and the windshield.
Interior rearview mirror
Reducing the blinding effect
Reducing the blinding effect
From behind when driving at night: turn the
knob. ...
Steering wheel
General information
Do not adjust while driving
Do not adjust the steering wheel while
driving; otherwise, an unexpected movement
could result in an accident.◀
Manual steering wheel adju ...
See also:
Exhaust Gas
WARNING!
Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon
monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless.
Breathing it can make you unconscious and can
eventually poison you. To avoid breat ...
Limitations
Even if a fairly small section of the screen image appears to be obstructed,
this may mean that a relatively large area behind the vehicle is hidden and objects
there may not be detected until the ...
Backing up on a steep uphill
When backing up the vehicle up a hill, the distance
guide lines and the vehicle width guide
lines are shown closer than the actual distance.
For example, the display shows 3 ft (1.0 m) to the
pl ...
