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Reverse camera with Top view
- acideraser
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Reverse camera with Top view
I've ordered one but will it have option of simply reversing camera to see only what's behind the car like a normal reverse camera or it will always be top view as you can see in x5 brochure ?
sorry if this has been answered already but I couldn't find
sorry if this has been answered already but I couldn't find
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2011 X5 xDrive30d SE Platinum Grey 20" 336 alloys
2011 X5 xDrive30d SE Platinum Grey 20" 336 alloys
- MJim
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Re: Reverse camera with Top view
Yes you can toggle between rear and top views by pressing down in the idrive - tested it in one of my test drives ... Great option to go for especially for parking around town!
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- acideraser
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Re: Reverse camera with Top view
Thanks MJim, this makes sense now
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2011 X5 xDrive30d SE Platinum Grey 20" 336 alloys
2011 X5 xDrive30d SE Platinum Grey 20" 336 alloys
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Re: Reverse camera with Top view
Not sure about the rear visibility on the X5, but the X6 is definitely tricky. I added the full camera system option and it gives you a camera in each front wing, under the side mirrors and the tailgate. Very useful. Always carry a microfibre cloth in the car though as the rear camera gets filthy very quickly and it becomes difficult to see what's there. I still can't work out exactly where the front and rear of the X6 is so I use the cameras to help out.
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