System limits

Top View cannot be used in the following situations:

▷ With a door open.

▷ With the trunk lid open.

▷ With an exterior mirror folded in.

▷ In poor light.

A Check Control message is displayed in some of these situations.

well Check the traffic situation as well

Check the traffic situation around the vehicle with your own eyes. Otherwise, an accident could result from road users or objects located outside the picture area of the cameras.

    See also:

    Tilt alarm sensor
    The tilt of the vehicle is monitored. The alarm system responds in situations such as attempts to steal a wheel or when the car is towed. ...

    Safety
    The BMW 1 Series hasn't been crash-tested. It includes frontal, front-seat side-impact and side curtain airbags. Also standard are antilock brakes and an electronic stability system with traction ...

    Notes
    No loose objects in the passenger compartment Do not stow any objects in the passenger compartment without securing them; otherwise, they may present a danger to occupants for instance during bra ...