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2.
If necessary, move the controller to the right to select "Display".
3. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is selected.
3. Select and activate the desired language by
pressing the controller.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur- rently in use.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur- rently in use.
Units of measure You can change the units of measure for con- sumption, distances, temperature and pres- sure. 1. Select "Units" and press the controller.
2. Select the menu item to be set and press
the controller.
3. Select the desired unit of measure and
press the controller.
The settings are stored for the remote key cur- rently in use.
Language on Control Display 1. Select "Languages" and press the control-
ler.
2. Select "Text language" and press the con- troller. You can change the language of the text displays.
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Technology for comfort, convenience and safety
PDC Park Distance Control*
The concept The PDC assists you when you are parking. Acoustic signals and an optical display* alert you to the approach of an object from behind your vehicle. To measure the distance, there are four ultrasonic sensors in each bumper. The range of these sensors is approx. 7 ft/2 m. However, an acoustic warning first sound for the sensors at the front and at the two rear cor- ners at approx. 24 in/60 cm, and for the center rear sensors at approx. 5 ft/1.50 m.
PDC is a parking aid that can indicate objects when they are approached
slowly, as is usually the case when parking. Avoid approaching an object at high speed, oth- erwise the physical circumstances would mean that the system warning was too late.<
Automatic activation The system starts to operate automatically approx. 1 second after you select reverse gear or move the selector lever into the R position with the engine running or the ignition switched on. Wait this short period before driving.
Manual activation
Press button, the LED lights up.
Manual deactivation Press the button again; the LED goes out. After driving approx. 165 ft/50 m or at over approx. 20 mph/30 km/h, the system is switched off and the LED goes out. You can reactivate the system manually as needed.
Signal tones When nearing an object, the position is corre- spondingly indicated by an interval tone. Thus, an object detected to the left rear of the vehicle will be indicated by a signal tone from the left rear speaker, etc. As the distance between vehicle and object decreases, the intervals between the tones become shorter. If the dis- tance to the nearest object falls to below roughly 1 ft/30 cm, then a continuous tone sounds. An intermittent tone is interrupted after approx. 3 seconds: > if you remain in front of an object that was only detected by one of the corner sensors
> if you drive parallel to a wall
Malfunction The LED in the button flashes and a message appears on the Control Display. PDC is mal- functioning. Have the system checked. To prevent this problem, keep the sensors clean and free of ice or snow in order to ensure that they will continue to operate effectively. Do not spray the sensors with high-pressure clean- ers for long periods and maintain a distance of at least 4 in/10 cm to them.
PDC with visual warning* You can also have the system show distances to objects on the Control Display. Objects that are farther away are already shown there before a signal tone sounds. The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use.
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iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to page 16. 1. Open the start menu. 2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the
controller.
4. Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the controller until "PDC" is selected and press the controller.
5. Select "PDC display on" and press the con-
troller.
The PDC screen is activated.
The display appears on the Control Display as soon as PDC is activated.
System limits
Even with PDC, final responsibility for estimating the distance between the
vehicle and any obstructions always remains with the driver. Even when sensors are pro- vided, there is a blind spot in which objects can no longer be detected. This applies especially in those cases where the system approaches the physical constraints of ultrasonic measure- ment, as occurs with tow bars and trailer cou- plings, and in the vicinity of thin or wedge- shaped objects. Low objects already displayed, e.g. a curb, can disappear from the detection area of the sensors again before a continuous tone sounds. Higher, protruding objects, e.g. ledges, cannot be detected. Loud sources of sound, inside and outside the vehicle, could drown out the PDC signal tone.<
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Driving stability control systems Your BMW is equipped with an extended array of systems designed to enhance and maintain vehicle stability under extreme conditions.
ABS Antilock Brake System ABS prevents locking of the wheels during braking. Safe steering response is maintained even during full braking. Active safety is thus increased. The ABS is operational every time you start the engine. Braking safely refer to page 125.
CBC Cornering Brake Control When braking during curves or when braking during a lane change, driving stability and steer- ing response are improved further.
Electronic brake-force distribution The system controls the brake pressure in the rear wheels to ensure stable braking behavior.
DBC Dynamic Brake Control When you apply the brakes rapidly, this system automatically produces the maximum braking force boost and thus helps to achieve the short- est possible braking distance during full brak- ing. This system exploits all of the benefits pro- vided by ABS. Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal for the duration of the full braking.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control DSC prevents traction loss in the driving wheels when starting off and accelerating. DSC also identifies unstable driving conditions, such as a loss of traction at the rear of the vehicle or slid- ing of the vehicle in its front wheels. In these cases, DSC helps the vehicle maintain a safe course within physical limits by reducing engine output and through braking actions in the indi- vidual wheels.
The laws of physics cannot be repealed, even with DSC. An appropriate driving style always remains the responsibility of the
driver. Therefore, do not reduce the additional safety margin further by taking risks.<
Deactivating DSC
You may find it useful to briefly activate DTC under the following special circumstances: > When driving on snowy inclines, in slush, or on unplowed, snow-covered road surfaces > When rocking a stuck vehicle free or start-
ing off in deep snow or on loose ground
> When driving with snow chains*
Activating DTC
Press the button until the DSC indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up, but not longer than approx. 10 seconds. DTC Dynamic Trac- tion Control and DSC are deactivated together. Stabilizing and drive output promoting actions are no longer executed. In addition, the stability promoting intervention of the active steering* is deactivated, refer to page 93. A message appears on the Control Display. Please note any supplementary information that appears there. To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC again as soon as possible.
Activating DSC Press the button; the indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out.
For better control
The indicator lamp flashes: DSC controls the drive forces and brake forces.
The indicator lamp lights up: DSC is deactivated.
DTC Dynamic Traction Control DTC is a version of DSC in which the drive out- put is optimized for particular road conditions, e.g. unplowed snow-covered roads. The sys- tem assures the maximal drive output, but with reduced driving stability. It is therefore neces- sary to drive with appropriate caution.
Press the button briefly; the DTC indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.
For better control
The indicator lamp flashes: DTC controls the drive forces and brake forces. The indicator lamp lights up: DTC is activated.
Deactivating DTC Press the button again; the DTC indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out.
xDrive on 525xi, 530xi xDrive is the 4-wheel drive system of your BMW. The combined effects of xDrive and DSC further optimize the traction and dynamic driv- ing characteristics. The 4-wheel drive system xDrive variably distributes the drive torque to the front and rear axle depending on the driving situation and prevailing road conditions.
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HDC Hill Descent Control on 525xi, 530xi
The concept HDC is a system for driving downhill in steep terrain. This system reduces vehicle speed on steep downhill gradients, thus allowing you to maintain even better control of your BMW under these conditions. The vehicle moves at approximately twice walking speed without active intervention from the driver. HDC is available for activation at vehicle speeds below approx. 22 mph/35 km/h. When driving down steep hills with a speed below approx. 22 mph/35 km/h, the vehicle reduces speed automatically down to approximately double walking speed, approx. 7 mph/12 km/h, and then maintains this speed at a constant. You can use the accelerator or brakes to vary this automatically controlled speed within a range extending from approx. 3 mph/5 km/h to 15 mph/25 km/h. You can specify a target speed within the same range by using the lever of the cruise control.
Activating HDC You can activate HDC: > with the programmable buttons on the
steering wheel, refer to page 53
> or via iDrive iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to page 16. 1. Open the start menu. 2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the
controller.
4. Select "HDC" and press the controller.
5. Select "HDC on" and press the controller. The HDC display is shown in the instrument cluster. If the vehicle is automatically braked, a message is displayed on the Control Display for approx. 20 seconds.
Deactivating HDC When you use the programmable buttons on the steering wheel or via iDrive, the HDC display goes out. Over approx. 37 mph/60 km/h HDC is immedi- ately deactivated, and after approx. 10 seconds when the ignition is switched off.
Using HDC Manual transmission: Use HDC in low gears and reverse gear. Automatic transmission: You can use HDC in every drive position.
Displays in instrument cluster
1 Display for target speed 2 HDC display
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Malfunction If the HDC display goes out in the HDC mode or is not shown: HDC is temporarily not available, as the brake temperature is too high.
Dynamic Drive*
The concept Dynamic Drive minimizes body roll and opti- mizes vehicle stability during cornering and evasive maneuvers. Dynamic Drive is based on active stabilizers on the front and rear axles. Suspension compli- ance adapts to suit driving conditions, varying from performance-oriented during cornering to smooth and comfort-oriented when the vehicle is proceeding in a straight line. During vehicle operation, the system continuously runs through closed-loop control cycles lasting only fractions of a second. The system assumes operational status each time you start the engine.
Malfunction
The warning lamp lights up yellow and a message is shown on the Control Dis- play. There is a malfunction in the sys- tem. Have the system checked as soon as pos- sible.
If a malfunction occurs, please remember to adapt your speed accordingly, espe-
cially in curves. The suspension will be noticeably softer and the vehicle will display a greater tendency to tilt during cornering and in crosswinds. If a message stating that you should stop is shown on the Control Display, stop at a suitable location and switch off the engine as soon as possible. In this case the oil level in the reservoir may have dropped below the minimum, possi- bly owing to a leak in the hydraulic system. Do not continue driving, but instead contact your BMW center.<
Sports Wagon: Self-leveling suspension
xDrive: the vehicle is raised somewhat at the rear after locking. This is normal and is
linked to minor noises.<
Malfunction
The warning lamp for self-leveling sus- pension lights up yellow and a message is shown on the Control Display. A mal-
function has occurred in the self-leveling sus- pension. Stop and check the vehicle. If it is con- siderably lower at the rear than at the front, and possibly also on one side – rear left compared to rear right –, go to the nearest BMW center or a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained per- sonnel. Drive with appropriate caution in the meantime. The vehicle has reduced ground clearance and driving comfort may be notice- ably reduced. Even if the position of the vehicle is normal, go to the nearest BMW center or a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained per- sonnel.
Flat Tire Monitor FTM
The concept The Flat Tire Monitor keeps track of the infla- tion pressures in the tires as you drive. The sys- tem provides an alert whenever the inflation pressure drops significantly in relation to the pressure in another tire. In the event of a pressure loss, the rolling radius and therefore the rotation speed of the wheels change. This change is detected and is reported as a flat tire.
Functional requirement In order to assure the reliable reporting of a flat tire, the system must be initialized for the cor- rect tire inflation pressure.
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The initialization must be repeated after each time the tire inflation pressure is cor-
rected and after every tire or wheel change.<
6. Select "Set tire pressure" and press the
controller.
7. Select "Yes" and press the controller.
System limits
The Flat Tire Monitor cannot indicate sudden severe tire damage caused by
outside factors and does not detect a natural, even pressure drop in all four tires.< In the following situations, the system could be delayed or malfunction: > System has not been initialized > Driving on snowy or slippery road surface > Sporty driving style: slip in the drive wheels,
high lateral acceleration
> Driving with snow chains* When you are driving with the compact wheel* the Flat Tire Monitor is unable to function.
Initializing system
The initialization finishes during driving, which can be interrupted at any time.
When driving resumes, the initialization is con- tinued automatically. Do not initialize the sys- tem when driving with snow chains* or com- pact wheel*.< iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to page 16. 1. Press the
button.
This opens the start menu.
2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the
controller.
4. Select "FTM" and press the controller.
5. Start the engine, but do not start driving.
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8. Start to drive.
The message "Initializing..." is displayed. The initialization finishes during driving. Then the message "Status: FTM active" appears on the Control Display again.
Indication of a flat tire
The warning lamp lights up red. A mes- sage appears on the Control Display. In addition, an acoustic signal sounds. There is a flat tire or extensive inflation pressure loss. 1. Reduce speed and stop the vehicle care- fully. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers. Identify damaged tire.
2.
If identification is not possible, con- tact a BMW center.<
3. Replace the damaged wheel, refer to
Changing wheels on page 215.
Run-flat tires* 1. Cautiously reduce speed to below 50 mph/ 80 km/h. Avoid sudden braking and steer- ing maneuvers. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
If the vehicle is not equipped with run- flat tires, refer to page 201, do not
continue driving. Continuing to drive with a flat tire could cause severe accidents.<
2. At the next opportunity, check the air pres-
sure in all four tires.
3.
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is correct, the Flat Tire Monitor may not have been initialized. The system must then be initialized.< In the event of complete tire pressure loss, 0 psi/0 kPa, you can estimate the possible distance for continued driving on the basis of the following guide values: > With a light load:
1 to 2 persons without luggage: approx. 155 miles/250 km
> With a medium load:
2 persons, luggage compartment or cargo area full, or 4 persons without luggage: approx. 94 miles/150 km
> With a full load:
from 4 persons, luggage compartment or cargo area full: approx. 30 miles/50 km Drive reservedly and do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h. In the event of pressure loss, vehicle handling changes. This includes reduced tracking stability in braking, extended braking distance and altered natural steering characteristics. If unusual vibrations or loud noises occur while the vehicle is being driven, this can indicate final failure of the damaged tire. Reduce speed and stop at a suitable location as soon as possible, otherwise pieces of the tire could become detached and cause an accident. Do not con- tinue driving, but instead contact your BMW center.<
TPM Tire Pressure Monitor*
The concept TPM checks the tire inflation pressure in the four mounted tires. The system reports when the tire inflation pressure has dropped consid- erably in one or several tires.
Functional requirement In order to assure the reliable reporting of a flat tire, the system must have been reset with the correct tire inflation pressure. Always use wheels with TPM electronics, as otherwise fault-free operation of the system is not ensured.
Reset the system again after each correc- tion of the tire inflation pressure and after
every tire or wheel change.<
System limits
TPM cannot announce sudden serious tire damage caused by external influ-
ences.< The system does not function properly if it has not been reset, e.g. a flat tire is reported despite correct tire inflation pressures. The system is inactive and cannot display a flat tire if a wheel has been mounted without TPM electronics, e.g. a compact wheel, or if TPM is temporarily interfered with by other systems or devices which use the same radio frequency.
Status display on Control Display The tire and system status is indicated by the color of the tires. TPM takes the fact that the tire pressure changes during driving into account. A correc- tion is only required if requested by TPM with the color.
Green The tire pressure matches the learned set state. "TPM active" is displayed on the Control Dis- play.
A wheel is yellow Flat tire or a major drop in inflation pressure in the indicated tire. A message appears on the Control Display.
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7. Select "Yes" and press the controller.
8. Start to drive.
The tires are shown in gray and "Resetting TPM..." is displayed.
After a few minutes of driving, the set tire infla- tion pressures in the tires are applied as the set values to be monitored. Resetting finishes dur- ing driving. The tires are shown in gray on the Control Display and "Status: TPM active" is dis- played again.
If a flat tire is detected during resetting and applying the tire inflation pressures, all tires are shown in yellow on the Control Dis- play. The message "Tire low!" is displayed.<
Message with low tire inflation pressure
The warning lamp lights up yellow. A message appears on the Control Dis- play. In addition, an acoustic signal
sounds. There is a flat tire or extensive inflation pressure loss. 1. Reduce speed and stop the vehicle care- fully. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers.
2. Check whether your vehicle is equipped
with standard tires or run-flat tires.
You will recognize run-flat tires by a circular symbol containing the letters
RSC on the side of the tire, refer to page 201.<
All wheels are yellow Flat tire or a major drop in inflation pressure in several tires. A message appears on the Control Display.
Gray The system cannot detect a flat tire. Reasons for this can be: > TPM is being reset > Temporary interference due to systems or
devices which use the same radio fre- quency
> Malfunction
Resetting system
Reset the system again after each correc- tion of the tire inflation pressure and after
every tire or wheel change.< Resetting finishes during driving, which can be interrupted at any time. When driving resumes, resetting is continued automatically. Do not reset the system when driving with a compact wheel*. iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to page 16. 1. Press the
button.
This opens the start menu.
2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the
controller.
4. Select "TPM" and press the controller.
5. Start the engine, but do not start driving. 6. Select "Reset" and press the controller.
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Standard tires 1.
If all four wheels are shown in yellow, iden- tify the damaged tire on the vehicle.
2. Replace the damaged wheel or wheels, refer to Changing wheels on page 215.
In contrast to a compact wheel, a spare wheel is equipped with the necessary TPM electronics and also monitored after mounting and after resetting the system. Have the tire replaced by a BMW center or a workshop informed on handling TPM which works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel.
Run-flat tires* 1. Cautiously reduce speed to below 50 mph/ 80 km/h. Avoid sudden braking and steer- ing maneuvers. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
2.
If the vehicle is not equipped with run- flat tires, refer to page 201, do not
continue driving. Continuing to drive with a flat tire could cause severe accidents.< In the event of complete tire pressure loss, 0 psi/0 kPa, you can estimate the possible distance for continued driving on the basis of the following guide values: > With a light load:
1 to 2 persons without luggage: approx. 155 miles/250 km
> With a medium load:
2 persons, luggage compartment or cargo area full, or 4 persons without luggage: approx. 95 miles/150 km
> With a full load:
from 4 persons, luggage compartment or cargo area full: approx. 30 miles/50 km Drive reservedly and do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h. In the event of pressure loss, vehicle handling changes. This includes reduced tracking stability in braking, extended braking distance and altered natural steering characteristics. If unusual vibrations or loud noises occur while
the vehicle is being driven, this can indicate final failure of the damaged tire. Reduce speed and stop at a suitable location as soon as possible, otherwise pieces of the tire could become detached and cause an accident. Do not con- tinue driving, but instead contact your BMW center.<
Malfunction
The yellow warning light flashes and then lights up continuously. The tires are shown in gray on the Control Dis-
play and a message is displayed. No flat tire can be detected. A message like this is displayed in the following situations: > In case of a malfunction;
have the system checked.
> If a wheels is mounted without TPM elec-
tronics
> If TPM is temporarily interfered with by other systems or devices which use the same radio frequency.
Active steering*
The concept The active steering is a system that actively var- ies the steering angle of the front wheels in rela- tion to the steering wheel movements. When you are driving in the low road speed range, e.g. in a town or when parking, the steer- ing angle increases, i.e. the steering becomes very direct. In the higher speed range, on the other hand, the steering angle is reduced more and more. This improves the handling capability of your BMW over the entire speed range. In critical situations, the system can make tar- geted corrections to the steering angle pro- vided by the driver and thus stabilize the vehicle before the driver intervenes. This stabilizing intervention is simultaneously deactivated when DSC is switched off, refer to page 87.
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Malfunction
The warning lamp lights up yellow and a message is shown on the Control Dis- play. The active steering is no longer operational. At low speeds, greater steering wheel movements are required, whereas at higher speeds, the vehicle reacts more sen- sitively to steering wheel movements. The stability-promoting intervention can also be deactivated. Proceed cautiously and drive defensively. Have the system checked.
Airbags
Brake force display
Left-hand picture: normal braking. Right-hand picture: heavy braking.
The following airbags are located under the marked covers: 1 Front airbags 2 Head airbags 3 Side airbags in front and rear
Protective action
To ensure that the safety systems con- tinue to provide optimized protection,
please observe the adjustment instructions on page 45.< The front airbags help protect the driver and front passenger by responding to frontal impacts in which safety belts alone cannot pro- vide adequate restraint. When needed, the head and side airbags help provide protection in the event of side impact. The relevant side air- bag supports the side upper body area. The head air bag supports the head.
The airbags are deliberately not triggered in every impact situation, e.g. less severe acci- dents or rear-end collisions.
Do not apply adhesive materials to the cover panels of the airbags, cover them or modify them in any other way. Do not attempt to remove the airbag retention system from the vehicle. Do not modify or tamper with either the wiring or the individual components in the air- bag system. This category includes the uphol- stery in the center of the steering wheel, on the instrument panel, the doors and the roof pillars along with the sides of the headliner. Do not attempt to remove or dismantle the steering wheel. Do not touch the individual components immediately after the system has been trig- gered, because there is a danger of burns. In the event of malfunctions, deactivation, or triggering of the airbag restraint system, have the testing, repair, removal, and disposal of air- bag generators executed only by a BMW center
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Operating state of front passenger airbags
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the arrangement of the switches and indicator lamps may differ somewhat. The indicator lamp for the front passenger air- bags indicates the operating status of the front and side airbag on the front passenger side depending on the seat occupation. The indica- tor lamp shows whether the front passenger airbags are activated or deactivated. > The indicator lamp lights up when a child in
a child restraint system intended for the purpose is properly detected on the seat. The front and side airbag on the front pas- senger side are not activated.
> The indicator lamp does not light up when,
for example, a correctly seated person of sufficient height is detected on the seat. The front and side airbag on the front pas- senger side are activated.
> The indicator lamp does not light up when
the seat is empty. However, the front and side airbag on the front passenger side are not activated.
or a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel and has the required explosives licenses. Unprofessional attempts to service the system could lead to failure in an emer- gency or undesired airbag activation, either of which could result in personal injury.< Warnings and information on the airbags is also provided on the sun visors.
Automatic deactivation of front passenger airbags The occupation of the seat is detected by eval- uating the impression on the occupied seat sur- face of the front passenger seat. The front and side airbag on the front passenger side are acti- vated or deactivated accordingly by the system. The current status of the front passenger airbag, i.e. deactivated or activated, is
indicated by the indicator lamp over the interior rearview mirror, refer to Operating state of front passenger airbags in the following.<
Before transporting a child on the front passenger seat, observe the safety infor- mation and handling instructions under Trans- porting children safely refer to page 54. The front and side airbag on the front passen- ger side can be deactivated for teenagers and adults in certain seat positions; then the indica- tor lamp for the front passenger airbags lights up. In these cases, change the seat position so that the front passenger airbags are activated and the indicator lamp goes out. If the desired status cannot be produced by changing the seat position, transport the corresponding per- son on the rear seat. Do not fit seat covers, seat cushion padding, ball mats or other items onto the front passenger seat unless they are specif- ically recommended by BMW. Do not lay objects under the seat which could press against the seat from below. Otherwise a cor- rect evaluation of the occupied seat surface cannot be ensured.<
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Operational readiness of airbag system
From radio readiness, refer to page 58, the warning lamp lights up briefly, indicating the operational readiness of the entire airbag sys- tem and the safety belt tensioners.
Airbag system malfunction > Warning lamp does not light up from radio
readiness.
> Warning lamp lights up continuously.
Have the airbag system checked immedi- ately in case of a malfunction, otherwise there is a danger that the airbag system may not respond in the expected manner in an accident despite an impact of corresponding intensity.<
Head-Up Display*
The concept With the Head-Up Display important informa- tion is projected into the driver's field of view, e.g. navigation instructions. This enables you to take in this information without looking away from the road.
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Switching on/off With the engine running or the ignition switched on: Press the button to activate or deactivate the Head-Up Display.
1 Navigation instructions 2 Display
> Cruise control > Active cruise control
3 Speed
Selecting displays iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to page 16. 1. Press the
button.
This opens the start menu.
2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Select "Display settings" and press the
controller.
4. Select "Head-Up Display" and press the
controller.
5. Select desired information of Head-Up Dis-
play.
6. Press the controller.
The information is shown on the Head-
Up Display.
The settings are stored for the remote key cur- rently in use.
Setting brightness The brightness of the display is automatically adapted to the ambient lighting conditions. However, you can change the base setting. With the low beams switched on, the brightness can also be adjusted with the knurled wheel of the instrument lighting. iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to page 16. 1. Open the start menu. 2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Select "Display settings" and press the
controller.
4. Select "Brightness" and press the control-
ler.
5. Move the controller to the left to select
"Head-Up Display".
6. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is selected.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur- rently in use.
Notes The visibility of the displays in the Head-Up Dis- play is influenced by: > Sunglasses with certain polarization filters > Certain seating positions > Objects on the cover of the Head-Up Dis-
play
> Wet road surface and unfavorable lighting
conditions
If the image is distorted, please have the basic setting checked at a BMW center.
Special windshield The windshield is part of the system. The shape of the windshield complies with the require- ments of the Head-Up Display to enable a pre- cise display. A film in the windshield prevents the double images from being displayed. Windshield replacement should be carried out by a BMW center or a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with cor- respondingly trained personnel.
Care instructions You can find everything you need to know on this topic by consulting the separate Caring for your vehicle brochure.
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Any improvement in detection depends on many factors such as the object size and tem- perature compared to the surroundings, or other nearby objects, the visual recognition skills of the driver, weather conditions, and other factors.
Driving hints With the system active, periodically but briefly, glance at the thermal image on the Control Dis- play to notice objects that could be people or larger animals. The glance should be similar to glancing at the rear view mirror. Do not stare at the image for long periods while driving, as this will remove attention from the road. If you notice an object of interest ahead, be prepared to slow down or stop, blow the horn, or take other appropriate action.
System limits The system is designed to supplement but not replace forward vision through the windshield. The driver is responsible for safe driving at night. BMW Night Vision is not designed to be used as a continuous viewing window for driv- ing at night.
No system, no matter how sophisticated, can operate without limitations. BMW Night Vision operation is subject to physical and environ- mental limitations that will reduce the ability of the system to detect and display a clear thermal image. Some of the situations in which these limitations can occur are: > on steep hilltops or depressions and in tight
curves
> in tunnels, as the contrast is inherently low > when the camera lens is dirty
Only clean the cover of the Head-Up Dis- play with a soft, lint-free cloth or with a
display cleaning cloth, otherwise damage may result.<
BMW Night Vision*
The concept BMW Night Vision is a driver assistance system that is designed to provide enhanced vision for certain objects at night. This can be especially helpful for detecting people and larger animals. When objects are detected, the driver may be able to take appropriate action sooner. For example, the driver may identify and detect the presence of persons or animals in the road ahead or off to the sides and can be more alert, slow down or stop, blow the horn etc. The driver can decide which actions are appropriate and then react accordingly. A certain area in front of the vehicle is viewed by an infrared camera and a generated image is shown on the Control Display. The resulting thermal image shows the relative heat radiation of the objects present in the camera's field of view. Warmer objects appear brighter and cooler objects appear darker. Contrast is dependent on the temperature difference between the objects and the background and on the amount of heat radiation of the object itself. As a result, it is quite possible that a per- son is not continually recognizable as a person in shape, since the thermal radiation can be affected by different clothing which blocks heat loss. Objects with little temperature difference to the surrounding area, or little heat radiation are less noticeable, for example in cold weather.
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> in dense fog, heavy rain or snowfall > when displaying very hot objects such as
transformers, car exhausts etc.
> when the image briefly freezes during nor-
mal system adjustment.
BMW Night Vision's potential benefits can be limited by the driving style of the driver, the size and relative temperature of the detected objects, dirt or contamination on the camera lens, adverse weather like snow, rain or fog, and other factors not mentioned here. It will always be the driver's responsibility to drive at a speed and in a manner that recognizes potential hazards and adjust accordingly. BMW Night Vision is not a substitute or replace- ment for driver responsibility or for accommo- dating the visibility conditions and the traffic sit- uation. The forward view illuminated by the headlamps must always be the basis for making safe driving decisions, otherwise a safety risk will result.<
Activating BMW Night Vision 1. Turn the light switch to position 2 or 3, refer
to page 101.
2. With low beams switched on:
> Press the
button. Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the location of the button may differ somewhat.
> Press one of the programmable buttons on the steering wheel, refer to page 53. The image will be displayed on the Control Dis- play after a few seconds. Depending on the last mode selected, either the normal or full screen image will be displayed.
