5 Series E60 525xd (M57T2) SAL
objects on the display in darkness.
BMW Night Vision is a passive system without active infrared lighting. This means that no additional headlights are
needed.
The night-vision camera generates an abstract but clearly more symbolical black-and-white image. The selection of a
passive system was a strategic decision by BMW.
Additional functions such as zoom and panning increase comfort.
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E60, E61, E63, E64 from 03/2006 [system overview ...]
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Vehicles with rear entertainment system: No provision is made for BMW Night Vision on the rear display.
BMW Night Vision offers the following customer benefits:
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Improved vision in twilight and darkness
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Display not dazzled by the headlights of oncoming vehicles
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Pronounced highlighting of persons, animals and warm objects
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Greater overview of driving situation due to display of course of road beyond that illuminated by headlights
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Magnified image of distant objects when driving fast through zoom function
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Improved recognition of objects on bends in the road through horizontally adjustable image section
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Enhanced personal safety on dark driveways and garage entrances through display of living creatures
Brief description of components
The following BMW Night Vision components are described:
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Night-vision camera
The night-vision camera is located at the front left in the bumper.
The night-vision camera is a "heat detector camera".
An image sensor in the night-vision camera picks up infrared radiation emitted by objects.
Software processes the signals in into a visible image on the Control Display or Central Information Display. The
night-vision camera transmits analogue video signals to the night-vision electronics through 2 wires.
The night-vision camera is connected to the night-vision electronics by a LIN bus.
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Night-vision electronics
The night-vision electronics form the actual control unit for the system. The night-vision electronics convert the
image signals from the night-vision camera into an FBAS signal (Composite Video Burst Synchronisation).
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E60, E61, E63, E64 - Depending on the equipment fitted, the FBAS wire is connected to the Car
Communication Computer or the video module.
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E65, E66: Depending on the equipment fitted, the FBAS wire is connected to the navigation system or the
video module.
The night-vision electronics activate the power supply for the night-vision camera.
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Button for BMW Night Vision
The button for BMW Night Vision is used to switch the system on and off. The button is located next to the light
switch.
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SBT BMW Night Vision E60, E61, E63, E64, E65, E66
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