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:
Reassigning individual programs
1. Switch on the ignition.
2. Hold the hand-held transmitter a distance of
approx. 1 to 3 in/2.5 to 8 cm from the memory
buttons.
The required distance depends on the
manual transmitter.
3. H ...
Jump Starting
For more information about the vehicle battery, see Battery If the battery has run down, try to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle.
Be sure to use the following st ...
USB audio interface/mobile phone
audio interface
At a glance
It is possible to connect external audio devices.
They can be operated via iDrive. The sound is
output on the vehicle loudspeakers.
Connectors for external devices
▷ Connection ...
