BMW 5 Series: Concept, General information, Safety information

Concept

The system provides assistance in parking and maneuvering. The area around the vehicle is shown on the Control Display.

General information

Several cameras capture the area from different selectable perspectives. In addition, assistance functions, for instance guidelines, can be faded into the display.

The following camera perspectives can be displayed:

• Automatic camera perspective: the system shows the camera perspective suitable for the respective driving situation.
• Rearview camera: for representing the areas behind the vehicle.
• Right-hand and left-hand side view: for representing the areas on the sides of the vehicle.
• Camera perspective movable via iDrive.
• Panorama View: to present cross traffic, for instance at junctions and driveways, depending on the currently engaged gear.

Depending on the view, the environment around the vehicle or a part of it is depicted.

Safety information

Warning

The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driver's personal judgment in assessing the traffic conditions. There is a risk of accident.

Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic and vehicle surroundings closely and actively intervene where appropriate.

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