Image on the Control Display

Switching on the rear view camera using iDrive

With Top View activated:

view camera"   "Rear view camera" The image of the rear view camera is displayed.

The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use.

Brightness

With Top View switched on:

1. 2. Turn the controller until the desired setting "Brightness" 2. Turn the controller until the desired setting is reached and press the controller.

Contrast

With Top View switched on:

1. 2. Turn the controller until the desired setting "Contrast" 2. Turn the controller until the desired setting is reached and press the controller.

Displaying turning lines and pathway lines

▷ The static, red turning line shows the lateral space required when the wheel is fully turned.
▷ The variable, green pathway lines assist you in estimating the amount of lateral space actually required.

The pathway lines depend on the current steering angle and are continuously adapted to movements of the steering wheel.

Turning lines and pathway lines are displayed. "Parking aid lines" Turning lines and pathway lines are displayed.

Cameras

Cameras
Cameras

The lenses of the Top View cameras are on the undersides of the exterior mirror housings.

The presence of dirt can impair image quality.

Clean the lens with a moist, nonabrasive cloth.   

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