2009 BMW 650 Owner's Manual - Page 103

used as a continuous viewing window for driving at night. Activating BMW Night Vision 1. Turn the light switch to position 2 or 3, refer to page 104. 2. With low beams switched on: > Press the button. Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the location of the button may differ somewhat. No system, no matter how sophisticated, can operate without limitations. BMW Night Vision operation is subject to physical and environmental limitations that will reduce the ability of the system to detect and display a clear thermal image. Some of the situations in which these limitations can occur are: > on steep hilltops or depressions and in tight curves > in tunnels, as the contrast is inherently low > when the camera lens is dirty > in dense fog, heavy rain or snowfall > when displaying very hot objects such as transformers, car exhausts etc. > when the image briefly freezes during normal system adjustment. BMW Night Vision's potential benefits can be limited by the driving style of the driver, the size and relative temperature of the detected objects, dirt or contamination on the camera lens, adverse weather like snow, rain or fog, and other factors not mentioned here. It will always be the driver's responsibility to drive at a speed and in a manner that recognizes potential hazards and adjust accordingly. BMW Night Vision is not a substitute or replacement for the driver's responsibility to adapt to visibility and traffic conditions. The forward view illuminated by the headlamps must always be the basis for making safe driving decisions, otherwise a safety risk will result.< > Press one of the programmable buttons on the steering wheel, refer to page 57. Navigation Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment The image will be displayed on the Control Display after a few seconds. Depending on the last mode selected, either the normal or full screen image will be displayed. Due to the system's need to adjust periodically, a still image is displayed at certain intervals for fractions of a second. This is normal and not an indication of a problem. To prevent driving without headlamps, at a speed of more than approx. 3 mph/5 km/h and when dark, the thermal image on the Control Display is only shown when the low beams are on. Deactivating BMW Night Vision > Press the button. > Press the button on the steering wheel. 101 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 759 - © 08/08 BMW AG Driving tips Controls At a glance