Side View
The concept
Side View provides an early look at cross traffic at blind driveways and intersections. Road users concealed by obstacles to the left and right of the vehicle can only be detected relatively late from the driver's seat. To improve visibility, two cameras in the front of the vehicle record the traffic situation on each side.
System limits
The cameras capture a maximum range of 330 ft/100 m.
Display
The images from both cameras are shown simultaneously on the Control Display.
Check the traffic situation as well
Check the traffic situation around the vehicle
on blind driveways and intersections with
your own eyes. Otherwise, an accident could result
from road users or objects located outside
the picture area of the Side View cameras.◀
Switching on/off

Press the button.
Automatic deactivation during forward travel
The system switches off when a certain driving distance or speed is exceeded.
Switch the system back on if necessary.
Display on the Control Display
The traffic area to the left and right is displayed on the Control Display.

Display on the Control Display
Guidelines at the bottom of the image show the position of the front of the vehicle.
Brightness
With the Side View switched on:
1.
"Brightness"
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached and press the controller.
Contrast
With the Side View switched on:
1.
"Contrast"
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached and press the controller.
Cameras

The two camera lenses are located on the sides of the bumper.
The image quality may be impaired by dirt.
Clean the lens
See also:
Safety
Besides options like lane departure warning, the 5 Series comes equipped with
a suite of side curtain airbags and front-seat side-impact airbags. Rear
seat-mounted airbags can be ordered as a $385 ...
Display
Information stage
The dimmed lamp in the mirror housing indicates
when there are vehicles in the blind spot
or approaching from behind.
Warning
If the turn signal is set while a vehicle is in ...
Switching off
The system can be deactivated as follows:
▷ Press the button.
▷ Switch off the ignition. ...
