BMW 5 Series: Visual warning
The approach of the vehicle to an object can be shown on the Control Display. Objects that are farther away are displayed on the Control Display before a signal tone sounds.
A display appears as soon as Park Distance Control (PDC) is activated.
If the backup camera image was selected last, it again appears on the display. To switch to PDC:
1. 
"Rear view camera" Select the
symbol
on the Control Display.
2. Press the controller.
The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use.
Zoom view
On the left part of the display screen, the vehicle is shown enlarged.
▷ Forward gear or transmission position D engaged:
front area of the vehicle.
▷ Reverse gear or transmission position R engaged:
rear area of the vehicle.
Signal tones
When approaching an object, an intermittent
tone is sounded that indicates the position of the
object. For example, if an object is detected to
the left rear of the vehicle, a signal tone sounds ...
Display on the Control Display
Switching on the backup camera via the
iDrive
With PDC activated:
"Rear view camera"
The backup camera image is displayed. The setting
is stored for the remote control currently in ...
See also:
Automatic Engine Start/Stop Feature
Vehicles with eAssist have an
automatic engine start/stop feature.
After the engine is started and has
reached operating temperature, the
auto stop feature may cause the
engine to turn off wh ...
Car phone/cell phone and driving
CAUTION
Do not use a car phone/cell phone while driving; it may distract your attention
from driving and can lead to an accident. If you use a car phone/cell phone, pull
off the road and park in ...
Wear indicators
1) New tread
2) Worn tread
3) Tread wear indicator
Each tire incorporates a tread wear indicator, which becomes visible when the
depth of the tread grooves decreases to 0.063 in (1.6 mm). A tir ...
