BMW 5 Series: Switching on automatically - Top View - Driving comfort - Controls - BMW 5 Series Owners ManualsBMW 5 Series: Switching on automatically

Select transmission position R with the engine running.

The Top View and PDC images are displayed if the system is switched on via iDrive.

    System limits
    Top View cannot be used in the following situations: ▷ With a door open. ▷ With the trunk lid open. ▷ With an exterior mirror folded in. ▷ In poor light. A Check Control m ...

    Automatic deactivation during forward travel
    The system switches off when a certain driving distance or speed is exceeded. Switch the system back on if necessary. ...

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    Shifting the shift lever
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    Parking over Things That Burn
    WARNING! Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under the vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other things that can burn. ...

    Emissions inspection and maintenance programs
    In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to passan inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system. Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration. For states that require an ...