2.4. Night Vision 2
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 Central Information Display CID.
BMW Night Vision 2 is a 100 % passive system without active infrared illumination. Objects situated ahead of the vehicle are shown in varying degrees of brightness depending on their temperature. This enables the driver to detect in good time heat-emitting objects, such as people, animals and other vehicles.
This information is recorded with a far infrared camera 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 and in the head-up display warns the driver of any persons at risk.
Night Vision 2 is available for the F10 as the optional equipment BMW Night Vision with pedestrian detection (option 6UK).
As in the F01/F02, the video camera for BMW Night Vision is installed in the F10 behind the radiator grill, on the top left corner.