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Switching on automatically
With the engine running or the ignition switched on, shift the selector lever into position R. The image of the rear view camera is displayed when the system has been switched on using iDrive. ...

ConnectedDrive or BMW Assist
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The concept
This system projects important information into the driver's field of vision, e.g., the speed. In this way, the driver can get information without averting his or her eyes from the road. ...