System limits

Basic limits

System operation is limited in situations such as the following:

▷ On steep hills, in steep depressions or in tight curves.
▷ When the camera is dirty or the protective glass is damaged.
▷ In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.
▷ At very high external temperatures.

Limits of pedestrian detection

Animals are not detected by the pedestrian detection function, even if they are clearly visible in the image.

Limited pedestrian detection:

▷ When people are fully or partially covered, especially when their heads are covered.
▷ When people are not in an upright position, e.g., when lying down.
▷ Cyclists on unconventional bicycles (e.g., recumbent bicycles).
▷ After physical damage to the system, e.g., after an accident.

    See also:

    Interior rearview mirror
    Reducing the blinding effect From behind when driving at night: turn the knob. ...

    Traffic bulletins on the map
    "Traffic conditions/gray map" active: The Control Display changes to a black and white display. This enables a better view of the traffic bulletins. The day/night mode is disregarded ...

    BMW Maintenance System
    The maintenance system directs you to required maintenance measures and thereby supports you in maintaining road safety and the operational reliability of the vehicle. ...