2007 BMW 6 Series Owner's Manual - Page 102

Technology for comfort, convenience and safety > 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 driver responsibility or for accommodating the visibility conditions and the traffic situation. The forward view illuminated by the headlamps must always be the basis for making safe driving decisions, otherwise a safety risk will result.< 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 > Press the button. button. > Press the button on the steering wheel. > Via iDrive, refer to Selecting settings. Activating BMW Night Vision 1. Turn the light switch to position 2 or 3, refer to page 102. 2. With low beams switched on: > Press the button. Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the location of the button may differ somewhat. Selecting settings iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to page 16. 1. Activate BMW Night Vision. 2. Press the controller to display the menu items. > Press one of the programmable buttons on the steering wheel, refer to page 55. 100 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 013 312 - © 02/07 BMW AG