BMW 650i Convertible 2008 User Manual
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Due to the system's need to adjust periodically,
a still image is displayed at certain intervals for
fractions of a second. This is normal and not an
indication of a problem.
To prevent driving without headlamps, at a
speed of more than approx. 3 mph/5 km/h and
when dark, the thermal image on the Control
Display is only shown when the low beams are
on.
Deactivating BMW Night Vision
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Press the button.
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Press the button on the steering wheel.
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Press the
button.
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Via iDrive, refer to Selecting settings.
Selecting settings
iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to
page
1.
Activate BMW Night Vision.
2.
Press the controller to display the menu
items.
3.
Select the menu item and press the control-
ler:
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"Night Vision off":
Deactivate BMW Night Vision.
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"Zoom":
At higher speeds, the image is zoomed
in.
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"Curve mode":
Depending on the steering angle and
other parameters, the image sections
follow the course of the road to some
degree.
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"Full screen":
The image is shown on the entire Con-
trol Display.
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"Contrast":
The contrast of the screen can be
adjusted.
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"Brightness":
The brightness of the screen can be
adjusted.
"Curve mode" can only be activated with
the "Zoom" function switched on. With
"Full screen" activated, "Curve mode" and
"Zoom" cannot be selected.
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The settings are stored for the remote control
currently in use.
To exit the menu:
The image will automatically disappear after
approx. 5 seconds.
Cleaning camera
The function of the camera may be affected by
heavy rain and fog, dirt, snow or ice on the lens.
When this occurs, the displayed image on the
Control Display may become gray.
To minimize icing, the camera lens is automati-
cally heated. However, it may be necessary to
clean the camera lens manually under severe
weather conditions. When doing so, cautiously
remove any debris, ice or snow. To avoid dam-
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