2015 BMW 7 SERIES rear view mirror

Camera
The camera is installed near the interior rear‐
view mirror.
Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐
terior rearview mirror clean and clear.
Functional requirements
▷Speed below 130 mph/210 km/h.▷Sufficient lane width.▷Above approx. 43 mph, 70 km/h: lane
marking on both sides is detected.▷Below approx. 43 mph, 70 km/h: lane
marking on both sides or a vehicle driving
ahead is detected.▷At least one hand on the steering wheel
rim.▷Wide curves.▷Drive in the center of the lane.▷Turn signal not actuated.▷Camera calibration immediately after vehi‐
cle delivery is completed.
Switching on/off
Switching on Press button on the steering wheel.
Steering wheel symbol lights up gray.
System activates automatically as soon as all
function conditions are fulfilled, refer to
page 179.
Steering wheel symbol lights up green.
The system is active.
With the system switched on, pedestrian warn‐
ing and side collision warning are active. Set‐
tings on the Control Display remain un‐
changed.
Switch off Press button on the steering wheel.
The indicator goes out.
The system does not manipulate steering.
Automatic interruptionThe system is automatically interrupted in the
following situations:▷At a speed above 130 mph/210 km/h.▷When the steering wheel is released.▷When you manipulate steering.▷When you leave your own lane.▷When the turn signal is on.▷When the lane is too narrow.▷If for a particular time no lane marking is
detected and there is no vehicle driving in
front.
Steering wheel symbol lights up gray.
The system is paused and does not
manipulate steering.
If the system conditions are met, the system
reactivates automatically.
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Cameras
Front camera
Rearview camera
There are two cameras at the bottom in the ex‐
terior mirror housings.
The image quality may be impaired by dirt on
the camera lenses. Clean the camera lenses,
refer to page 294.
Switching on/off
Switching on automatically With the engine running, engage lever in posi‐
tion P R.
The camera perspective suitable for the re‐
spective driving situation is displayed.
Switching on/off manually Press button.▷On: the LED lights up.▷Off: the LED goes out.
The rearview camera cannot be switched off if
the reverse gear is engaged.
Automatic deactivation during forward
travel
The system switches off when a certain driving
distance or speed is exceeded.
Switch the system back on if needed.
Display
Overview
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relatively late from the driver's seat. The cam‐
eras in the front and rear capture the sideways
traffic area to improve the view.
Yellow lines in the screen display mark the
front and rear end of the vehicle.
The camera image shows different levels of
distortion in some areas and is thus not suita‐
ble for distance estimations.
Display on the Control Display Press the button when the engine is run‐
ning.
Depending on the driving direction, the image
of the respective camera is displayed:▷"front": front camera image.▷"rear": rear camera image.
The cross traffic warning, refer to page 197,
can additionally warn against oncoming vehi‐
cles using radar sensors.
With navigation system: activation
points
The concept
Positions at which Panorama View is to switch
on automatically can be stored as activation
points as soon as a GPS signal is received.
Up to ten activation points can be stored.
Activation points can be used when driving for‐
ward for the front camera.
Storing activation points
1.Drive to the position at which the system is
to be switched on, and stop.2. Press button.3.Move the controller to the left.4. "Add activation point"
The current position is displayed.5."Add activation point"Activation points are, if possible, stored with
town/city and street address or with the GPS
coordinates.
Using activation points
The use of activation points can be switched
on and off.1. Press button.2.Move the controller to the left.3. "Settings"4."Panorama view, GPS-based"5."Panorama view, GPS-based"
Displaying or deleting activation points
1. Press button.2.Move the controller to the left.3. "Show activation points"
A list of all activation points is displayed.4."Delete this activation point" or "Delete all activation points"
Setting brightness and contrast viaiDrive
With Surround View or Panorama View
switched on:
1.Move the controller to the left.2.▷ "Brightness"▷ "Contrast"3.Set the desired value.
Functional limitations
The system can be used only to a limited ex‐
tent in the following situations:
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Display
Lamp in the exterior mirror
The lamp in the exterior mirror flashes if vehi‐
cles are detected by the rear sensors and the
vehicle is moving backwards.
Display in the PDC view
The respective boundary area in the PDC view
flashes red, if vehicles are detected by the sen‐
sors.
Display in the camera view
The respective boundary area, arrow 1, in the
camera view flashes red, if vehicles are de‐
tected by the sensors.
Yellow lines, arrow 2, mark the front or rear
edge of the own vehicle.
Acoustic warning
In addition to the optical indicator, a warning
signal sounds if the own vehicle moves into the
respective direction.
System limits
The system may not be fully functional in the
following situations:▷If the speed of the approaching vehicle is
very high.▷In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.▷In tight curves.▷If the bumper is dirty or iced up, or covered
with stickers.▷If crossing objects move at a very slow
speed.▷If other objects are in the capture range of
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Overview
Camera
The camera is installed near the interior rear‐
view mirror.
Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐
terior rearview mirror clean and clear.
General information
The system is active up to a speed
of 75 mph/120 km/h.
System limits
Functional limitations The system may not be fully functional or may
not be available in the following situations:
▷In heavy fog, rain, sprayed water or snow‐
fall.▷In tight curves.▷At rapid steering angles.▷When driving very close to the vehicle in
front of you.▷Up to 10 seconds after the start of the en‐
gine, via the Start/Stop button.▷During calibration of the camera immedi‐
ately after vehicle delivery.▷If the field of view of the camera or the front
windshield are dirty or covered.▷If there are constant blinding effects be‐
cause of oncoming light, e. g., from the sun
low in the sky.▷When it is dark outside.Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed when
there is a camera malfunction. Visit the nearest
dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Active roll stabilization
The concept The system reduces the lateral inclination of
the vehicle that occurs during rapid driving in
curves or during quick evasive maneuvers.
The lateral inclination of the vehicle is bal‐
anced out by permanent adjustment on the
front and rear axles. The vehicle is thus always
stabilized.
Agility and driving comfort are increased under
all driving conditions.
General information
The system offers several different damping
settings.
These are assigned to the different driving
modes of the Driving Dynamics Control, refer
to page 110.
TuningDrive modeDamper tuningCOMFORT/COMFORT
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Interior equipmentVehicle features and optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
Universal Integrated Remote Control
The concept The universal garage door opener can operate
up to 3 functions of remote-controlled sys‐
tems such as garage door drives or lighting
systems. The universal garage door opener re‐
places up to 3 different hand-held transmitters.
To operate the remote control, the buttons on
the interior rearview mirror must be program‐
med with the desired functions. The hand-held
transmitter for the particular system is required
in order to program the remote control.
Before selling the vehicle, delete the stored
functions for the sake of security.
Information WARNING
Body parts can be jammed when operat‐
ing remote-controlled systems, e.g. the garage
door, using the universal garage door opener.
There is risk of injuries or risk of property dam‐
age. Make sure that the area of movement of
the respective system is clear during program‐
ming and operation. Also follow the safety in‐
structions of the hand-held transmitter.◀Compatibility
If this symbol is printed on the packag‐
ing or in the instructions of the system
to be controlled, the system is gener‐
ally compatible with the universal garage door opener.
If you have any questions, please contact:▷A dealer’s service center or another quali‐
fied service center or repair shop.▷www.homelink.com on the Internet.
HomeLink is a registered trademark of Gentex
Corporation.
Controls on the interior rearview
mirror
▷Buttons, arrow 1▷LED, arrow 2.▷The hand-held transmitter, arrow 3, is re‐
quired for programming.
Programming
General information
1.Turn on operations.2.Initial setup:
Press and hold the left and right buttons on
the interior mirror simultaneously for ap‐
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gramming of the buttons on the interior
rearview mirror.3.Press the interior mirror button to be pro‐
grammed. The LED flashes orange.4.Hold the hand-held transmitter for the sys‐
tem to be controlled approx. 1 to 3 in/2.5 to
8 cm away from the buttons of the interior
mirror. The required distance depends on
the manual transmitter.5.Press and hold the button of the desired
function on the hand-held transmitter. The
LED on the interior mirror will begin flash‐
ing slowly orange.6.As soon as the LED flashes green more
rapidly or lights up continuously, release
the button. Green light indicates that the
button on the interior mirror was program‐
med. Faster green flashing indicates that it
is a change-code wireless system.
If the LED does not flash faster after at
least 60 seconds, change the distance be‐
tween the interior rearview mirror and the
hand-held transmitter and repeat the step.
Several more attempts at different distan‐
ces may be necessary. Wait at least
15 seconds between attempts.
Canada: if programming with the hand-
held transmitter was interrupted, hold
down the interior rearview mirror button
and repeatedly press and release the
hand-held transmitter button for 2 sec‐
onds.7.To program other functions on other but‐
tons, repeat steps 3 to 5.
The systems can be controlled using the inte‐
rior rearview mirror buttons.
Special feature of the alternating-
code wireless system
If you are unable to operate the system after
repeated programming, please check if the
system to be controlled features an alternat‐
ing-code system.
Read the system's operating manual, or press
the programmed button on the interior rear‐
view mirror longer. If the LED on the interior
rearview mirror starts flashing rapidly and then
stays lit constantly for 2 seconds, the system
features an alternating-code system. Flashing
and continuous illumination of the LED will re‐
peat for approximately 20 seconds.
For systems with an alternating-code system,
the universal garage door opener and the sys‐
tem also have to be synchronized.
Please read the operating manual to find out how to synchronize the system.
Synchronizing is easier with the aid of a sec‐
ond person.
To synchronize:1.Park the vehicle within range of the re‐
mote-controlled system.2.Program the relevant button on the interior
rearview mirror as described.3.Locate and press the synchronizing button
on the system being programmed. You
have approx. 30 seconds for the next step.4.Hold down the programmed button on the
interior rearview mirror for approximately
3 seconds and then release it. If necessary,
repeat this step up to three times in order
to finish synchronization. Once synchroni‐
zation is complete, the programmed func‐
tion will be carried out.
Reprogramming individual buttons
1.Turn on operations.2.Press the interior mirror button to be pro‐
grammed.3.As soon as the interior mirror LED starts
flashing slowly, hold the hand-held trans‐
mitter for the system to be controlled ap‐
prox. 1 to 3 in/2.5 to 8 cm away from the
buttons of the interior mirror. The required
distance depends on the manual transmit‐
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4.Likewise, press and hold the button of the
desired function on the hand-held trans‐
mitter.5.Release both buttons as soon as the inte‐
rior mirror LED flashes more rapidly or
lights up continuously. The LED flashing
more rapidly or being continuously light up
indicates that the button on the interior
mirror has been programmed. The system
can then be controlled by the button on the
interior rearview mirror.
If the LED does not flash faster after at
least 60 seconds, change the distance and
repeat the step. Several more attempts at
different distances may be necessary. Wait
at least 15 seconds between attempts.
Canada: if programming with the hand-
held transmitter was interrupted, hold
down the interior rearview mirror button
and repeatedly press and release the
hand-held transmitter button for 2 sec‐
onds.
Controls
WARNING
Body parts can be jammed when operat‐
ing remote-controlled systems, e.g. the garage
door, using the universal garage door opener. There is risk of injuries or risk of property dam‐
age. Make sure that the area of movement of
the respective system is clear during program‐
ming and operation. Also follow the safety in‐
structions of the hand-held transmitter.◀
The system, such as the garage door, can be
operated using the button on the interior mirror
while the drive or operating readiness is
switched on. To do this, hold down the button
within receiving range of the system until the
function is activated. The interior rearview mir‐
ror LED stays lit while the wireless signal is be‐
ing transmitted.
Deleting stored functions
Press and hold the left and right button on the
interior mirror simultaneously for approxi‐ mately 10 seconds until the LED flashes rap‐
idly green. All stored functions are deleted.
The functions cannot be deleted individually.
Sun visor Glare shield
Fold the sun visor down or up.
Glare shield from the side
Folding out1.Fold the sun visor down.2.Unhook it from the holder and swing it to
the side.3.Move it back to the desired position.
Folding up
Proceed in the reverse order to close the sun
visor.
Vanity mirror A vanity mirror is located in the sun visor be‐
hind a cover. When the cover is opened, the
mirror lighting switches on.
Ashtray
Front
Opening
1.Push the cover forward until it engages be‐
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