2009 BMW 5 Series Owner's Manual - Page 108
2009 BMW 5 Series Manual
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Technology for comfort, convenience and safety 3. Select the menu item and press the controller: > "Night Vision off": Deactivate BMW Night Vision. > "Zoom": At higher speeds, the image is zoomed in. > "Curve mode": Depending on the steering angle and other parameters, the image section follows the course of the road to some degree. > "Full screen": The image is shown on the entire Control Display. > "Contrast": The contrast of the screen can be adjusted. > "Brightness": The brightness of the screen can be adjusted. "Curve mode" can only be activated with the "Zoom" function switched on. With "Full screen" activated, "Curve mode" and "Zoom" cannot be selected.< The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use. To exit the menu: The image automatically disappears after approx. 5 seconds. To minimize icing, the camera lens is automatically heated. However, it may be necessary to clean the camera lens manually under severe weather conditions. When doing so, cautiously remove any debris, ice or snow. To avoid damage to the lens, do not use sharp or abrasive instruments to clean ice, snow, or dirt off the lens. When the windshield is cleaned with the headlamps on, the camera lens area is automatically sprayed as well. Refer to page 69. Leaving lane warning* The concept This system warns you from a speed of approx. 40 mph/70 km/h when the vehicle is leaving the lane you are currently in on roads with lane limit lines. You feel this due to a slight vibration of the steering wheel. The system does not warn you if you signal before leaving the lane. It is best to use the system on well-developed roads and freeways. Switching on/off Cleaning camera Press the button on the steering wheel. > The two lines 1 indicate that the system is activated. > The two arrows 2 mean that the system has detected one or two lane limit lines from a speed of approx. 40 mph/70 km/h and warns accordingly. If you activate the system below a speed of approx. 40 mph/70 km/h, a message will appear The function of the camera may be affected by heavy rain and fog, dirt, snow or ice on the lens. When this occurs, the displayed image on the Control Display may become gray. 106 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 721 - © 08/08 BMW AG