2008 BMW 6 Series Owner's Manual - Page 100
2008 BMW 6 Series Manual
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Technology for comfort, convenience and safety 6. Change into the second field from the top. Turn the controller until "Brightness" is selected and press the controller. 7. Turn the controller until the desired setting is selected. The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use. Only clean the cover of the Head-Up Display with a soft, nonabrasive cloth or with a display cleaning cloth; otherwise, you may damage it.< BMW Night Vision* The concept BMW Night Vision is a driver assistance system that is designed to provide enhanced vision for certain objects at night. This can be especially helpful for detecting people and larger animals. When objects are detected, the driver may be able to take appropriate action sooner. For example, the driver may identify and detect the presence of persons or animals in the road ahead or off to the sides and can be more alert, slow down or stop, blow the horn etc. The driver can decide which actions are appropriate and then react accordingly. A certain area in front of the vehicle is viewed by an infrared camera and a generated image is shown on the Control Display. The resulting thermal image shows the relative heat radiation of the objects present in the camera's field of view. Warmer objects appear brighter and cooler objects appear darker. Contrast is dependent on the temperature difference between the objects and the background and on the amount of heat radiation of the object itself. As a result, it is quite possible that a person is not continually recognizable as a person in shape, since the thermal radiation can be affected by different clothing which blocks heat loss. Objects with little temperature difference to the surrounding area, or little heat radiation are less noticeable, for example in cold weather. Notes The visibility of the displays in the Head-Up Display is influenced by: > Sunglasses with certain polarization filters > Certain sitting positions > Objects on the cover of the Head-Up Display > Wet road surface and unfavorable lighting conditions If the image is distorted, please have the base setting checked at a BMW center. Specialized windshield The windshield is a part of the system. The shape of the windshield complies with the requirements of the Head-Up Display to enable a precise display. A film in the windshield prevents double images from being displayed. Windshield replacement should be carried out by a BMW center or a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel. Care instructions You can find everything you need to know on this topic by consulting the Caring for your vehicle brochure. 98 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 242 - © 08/07 BMW AG