BMW M5 Owner's Handbook Manual page 241

Automatic switching off when
moving forwards
The system switches off when a certain distance
or speed is exceeded.
Switch the system back on if necessary.
Camera perspectives
Overview
1 Function bar
2 Selection window
3 Flank view
4 Automatic camera perspective
5 Movable camera perspective
6 Camera image
7 Rear-view camera
Selection window
In the selection window, the individual camera
perspectives can be selected using iDrive.
Flank view
The flank view can be selected for the right or
left vehicle side.
This view helps positioning the vehicle at the
kerb or in the case of other obstacles at the side
by displaying the side surroundings.
The flank view looks from the rear to the front. In
the case of danger, it automatically focuses on
possible obstacles.
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Automatic camera perspective
The automatic camera perspective displays a
steering-dependent view into the respective driv‐
ing direction.
This perspective adjusts to the respective driving
situation.
As soon as obstacles are detected, the view
switches to a fixed presentation of the area in
front or behind the bumper or, if necessary, to a
flank view.
Movable camera perspective
If the movable camera perspective is selected, a
circular path is shown on the Control Display.
By turning the Controller or using the touch func‐
tion, defined perspectives along the circular path
can be selected.
The current perspective is marked with a camera
symbol.
With BMW Gesture Control: the movable camera
perspective can be moved along the circular path
using BMW Gesture Control, see page 48.
To leave the circular path, tilt the Controller to
the side and press it or tap the active camera
symbol on the touch screen.
Rear-view camera
This view shows the image of the rearview cam‐
era.
Function bar
Assistance functions can be activated, see
page 242, and settings made using the function
bar.
▷ "Park Assist", see page 246.
▷ "Brightness", see page 245.
▷ "Contrast", see page 245.
▷ "Parking guidance lines", see page 242.
▷ "Obstacle marking", see page 242.
▷ "Towbar zoom", see page 243.
▷ "Car wash", see page 243.
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