BMW 8 Coupe Series, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Light in the exterior mirror
The light in the exterior mirror flashes if other ve‐
hicles are detected by the rear sensors when the
vehicle is moving backwards.
Display in the Park Distance Control
PDC view
In the Park Distance Control PDC view, the rele‐
vant boundary area flashes red if the sensors de‐
tect vehicles.
Display in the camera view
The relevant boundary area, arrow 1, in the cam‐
era view flashes red if the sensors detect vehi‐
cles.
Yellow lines, arrow 2, indicate the bumper of your
vehicle.
Acoustic warning
In addition to the visual display, a warning signal
sounds when your own vehicle is moving in the
corresponding direction.
System limits
The system may have limited functionality in the
following situations:
▷ If the approaching vehicle is travelling very
fast.
▷ In thick fog, wet conditions or snow.
▷ On sharp bends.
▷ If the bumper is dirty, iced up or covered,
for example by stickers.
▷ When a projecting load is being transported.
▷ If crossing objects are moving very slowly.
▷ If there are other objects in the field of view of
the sensors that conceal the crossing traffic.
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