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:
Passenger Sensing System
The vehicle has a passenger
sensing system for the front
outboard passenger position. The
passenger airbag status indicator
will light on the instrument panel
when the vehicle is started.
...
Shift ranges
Introduction
When the automatic transmission is in
position D, it is possible to restrict or
derestrict the shift range.
The shift range selected is shown in the
multifunction display. The aut ...
Cruise Control
Cruise control allows you to maintain
a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h)
without keeping your foot on the
accelerator pedal. It should be used
for cruising on straight, open
highways. It is ...
