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. ...
