BMW 3 Series Owner's Manual page 38

CONTROLS
Top view cameras
One camera is located at the bottom of each ex‐
terior mirror housing.
Rearview camera
The camera is located in the handle of the trunk
lid.
System limits of the cameras
The cameras may not be fully functional and may
provide incorrect information in the following sit‐
uations:
▷ In heavy fog, wet conditions, or snowfall.
▷ On steep hills, in steep depressions or in tight
curves.
▷ When the camera field of view is covered, for
instance by a fogged up windshield or labels.
▷ If the camera lens is dirty or damaged.
▷ With exterior mirrors folded in.
▷ When driving toward bright lights or strong
reflections, e.g., because of a setting sun.
▷ When it is dark outside.
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Sensors of the vehicle
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▷ Camera behind the windshield: if the camera
has overheated and been temporarily
switched off due to excessively high temper‐
atures.
▷ Camera behind the windshield: during cali‐
bration of the camera immediately after vehi‐
cle delivery.
If applicable, a Check Control message will be
displayed when the system limits are reached.
Radar sensors
Front radar sensor
The radar sensor is located in the front bumper.
Radar sensors, side, front
The radar sensors are located in the bumper.