BMW X5: Overview

Depending on the equipment, the following cameras and sensors are installed in the vehicle:

• Front camera.
• Cameras behind the windshield.
• Top view cameras.
• Rearview camera.
• Infrared camera.
• Front radar sensor.
• Radar sensors, side, front.
• Radar sensors, side, rear.
• Ultrasound sensors in the front/rear bumpers.
• Ultrasonic sensors, side.

Keep the vehicle cameras and sensors, as well as surrounding areas, clean and unobstructed.

Cameras

Front camera

Front camera.

Cameras behind the windshield

The cameras are located in the area of the interior mirror.

Top view cameras

One camera is located at the bottom of each exterior mirror housing.

Rearview camera

The camera is located in the handle of the tailgate.

Infrared camera

The infrared camera of the Night Vision is located in the radiator grille.

System limits of the cameras

The cameras may not be fully functional and may provide incorrect information in the following situations:

• 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. Does not apply to the infrared camera of the Night Vision.
• Infrared camera of the Night Vision: at very high outside temperatures.
• Camera behind the windshield: if the camera has overheated and been temporarily switched off due to excessively high temperatures.
• Camera behind the windshield: during calibration of the camera immediately after vehicle delivery.

If applicable, a Check Control message will be displayed when the system limits are reached.

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