BMW 7 Series: Introduction
The BMW Night Vision 2 system provides the driver with a black-and-white image of the driving environment ahead of the vehicle in the control display CD or central information display CID.
BMW Night Vision 2 is a passive system without active infrared illumination. Objects situated ahead of the vehicle are shown in varying degrees of brightness depending on the temperature of these objects. This enables the driver to detect in good time heat-emitting objects such as, for example, persons, animals and other vehicles.
This thermal image is recorded with a Far Infrared camera (FIR) via a special imaging sensor which detects the infrared radiation in a specific wavelength range.
Intelligent algorithms in the control unit makes it possible to automatically detect persons in the image.
Following evaluation of distance and direction of movement, a symbol on the central information display CID and in the head-up display HUD warns the driver of any persons at risk.
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Fig. 54: Identifying BMW Night Vision 2 System
The BMW system is distinguished from infrared systems by its robust resistance to dazzling, its long range and its clearly structured image.
The system offers the customer the following advantages:
- Highlighting of non-illuminated, heat emitting objects such as pedestrians, cyclists, vehicles and animals.
- Better overview of the driving situation thanks to the depiction of the route of the road beyond the headlight cone.
- Improved vision in twilight (dawn/dusk) and darkness.
- Symbol warning of persons at risk in the area ahead of the vehicle.
- No dazzle in the screen image caused by the headlights of oncoming vehicles.
- Display of dark courtyard and garage entrances.
Night Vision 2 is designed as a supporting system, which, with a modified driving style, affords the driver a better overview of the road conditions ahead of the vehicle.
NOTE: The driving speed must be adapted to the relevant visibility conditions.
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System Overview
System Circuit Diagram F01/F02
Fig. 55: System Circuit Diagram F01/F02
SYSTEM CIRCUIT DIAGRAM LEGENDS
Night Vision 2 camera
Central gateway module (ZGM)
Footwell module (FRM)
Night Vision 2 cont
System Functions
The BMW Night Vision 2 System Principle
The BMW Night Vision 2 camera is a heat image camera that converts thermal
radiation into electronic signals.
The thermal image is converted first by the sens
System Components
The BMW Night Vision 2 system consists of the camera, control unit, camera
washer jet, button and the sensor
system.
The BMW Night Vision 2 system consists of the following components:
Night Visio
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System Circuit Diagram, Multifunction Seat (comfort seat)
Fig. 93: Multifunction Seat System Circuit Diagram
COMPONENTS DESCRIPTION CHART
Switch block, driver's door
Button block in the armrest, driver's side
Motors, mirror adjustment, driver's side
Footwell module (FRM)
Central gateway modul
Refueling
Vehicle features and
options
This chapter describes all standard, country-specific
and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features and functions that are
not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due
to the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to
