BMW 5 Series: Automatic deactivation during forward 
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The system switches off when a certain driving distance or speed is exceeded.

Switch the system back on if necessary.

    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. ...

    Switching on/off manually
    Press the button. ▷ On: the LED lights up. ▷ Off: the LED goes out. If Top View is displayed, switch on the backup camera via the iDrive, ...

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    Brake lights
    The brake lights come on automatically when the brakes are applied. Adaptive brake lights The adaptive brake lights activate in the event of sudden braking or if the ABS system is activated. This ...