Side View

The F01/F02 is the first of BMW's vehicles to feature the new Side View Camera.

The function is realized by two digital cameras, one on the front right wheel housing and one on the front left wheel housing. They make it easier for the driver to pull into roads and junctions in which the driver's view to the side is obstructed.

Fig 1: Identifying Rear View And Side View Camera

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BMW SIDE VIEW CAMERA REFERENCE CHART

Index	Explanation
1	Bumper, front wheel housing
2	Side View camera, left

The driver can activate the Side View cameras using a button in the control panel next to the gear selector lever.

BMW SIDE VIEW CAMERA REFERENCE CHART

Index	Explanation
1	PDC and rear view camera on/off button
2	Side View button

Fig 2: Identifying Buttons On Center Console Control Panel

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The camera images are shown in the CID in splitscreen view up to a road speed of 30 km/h/19mph.

Like the rear view camera, the two side view cameras send their video signals to the TRSVC control unit along LVDS data lines.

The signals are forwarded along CVBS lines to the video switch VSW and CIC. The CIC sends image data to the CID along LVDS data lines.

The CID is where the image data are displayed.

Fig 3: Display Camera Images On CID Screen

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SIDE VIEW IMAGES REFERENCE CHART

Index	Explanation
1	Splitscreen images from the Side View cameras
2	Splitscreen images from the Side View camera on the left-side wheel housing
3	Splitscreen images from the Side View camera on the right-side wheel housing
4	Projected front of vehicle, view to left
5	Projected front of vehicle, view to right