Switch-on Conditions
The BMW Night Vision 2 is activated as soon as the button in the control panel of the driver assist systems BEFAS is pressed.
The following basic conditions can exist:
- The rain/driving lights sensor detects sufficient ambient light and the driving lights are switched off; BMW Night Vision 2 is ready for operation approximately 2 seconds after the button in BEFAS is pressed. A message is shown in the control display during this period of 2 seconds.
- The rain/driving lights sensor detects insufficient ambient light and the driving lights are switched on; BMW Night Vision 2 is ready for operation immediately after the button is pressed. BMW Night Vision 2 cannot be activated when
- The driving lights are switched off
- The rain/driving lights sensor detects insufficient ambient light
- The driving speed is greater than 5 km/h (3 mph).
Once BMW Night Vision 2 has been activated, a message appears in the control display to the effect that the system cannot be used at night without headlights.