BMW 5 Series: 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 message is displayed in some of these situations.
Check the traffic situation as well
Check the traffic situation around the vehicle
with your own eyes. Otherwise, an accident
could result from road users or objects located
outside the picture area of the cameras.◀
Capturing the image
The image is captured by two cameras
integrated in the exterior mirrors and by the
backup camera.
The range equals:
▷ Approx. 7 ft/2 m to the side.
▷ approx. 7 ft/2 m to the rear.
...
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. ...
See also:
Intermittent Wiper System
Use the intermittent wiper system when weather conditions
make a single wiping cycle with a variable pause
between cycles desirable. Rotate the end of the windshield
wiper/washer control lever t ...
Prepare A List
Make a written list of your vehicle’s problems or the
specific work you want done. If you’ve had an accident
or work done that is not on your maintenance log, let the
service advisor know. ...
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system warning
The brake system warning light also illuminates if a malfunction
occurs in the EBD system. In that event, it illuminates together with the ABS warning
light. The EBD system may be malfunctioning i ...
