BMW X1 Owner's Manual page 35

Top view cameras
One exterior mirror camera is located at the
bottom of each exterior mirror housing.
Rearview camera
The rearview camera is located in the handle
strip on the rear of the vehicle.
Functional requirement of the
cameras
For the cameras to function correctly, the area
around the cameras must be clean and free.
Additional information:
▷ Washing the vehicle, refer to page 365.
▷ Vehicle care, refer to page 366.
System limits of the cameras
The function of the cameras can be limited or
may indicate something wrong, for instance in
the following situations:
▷ In heavy fog, wet conditions, or snowfall.
▷ On steep hilltops or in sharp dips in the
road.
Sensors of the vehicle
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▷ 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.
▷ With open doors or open cargo area.
▷ When driving toward bright lights or strong
reflections, e.g., because of a setting sun.
▷ When it is dark outside.
▷ The camera has overheated due to exces-
sive temperatures and temporarily turned
off.
▷ During calibration of the camera immedi-
ately after vehicle delivery.
If applicable, a Check Control message will be
displayed when the system limits are reached.
Radar sensors
Safety information
Warning
The vehicle radar sensors and thus also the
driver assistance systems can be impaired by
external influences, e.g., interference. There
is a risk of accident. Watch the surrounding
traffic situation closely, be ready to take over
steering and braking at any time, and actively
intervene where appropriate.
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