Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
7.2. Top View
The Top View function familiar from the F07 is also offered in the F10. It is included in the optional equipment as part of the ZCE Camera Package.
With the Top View function, two exterior mirror cameras show the driver a view of the sides of the vehicle from above. The image is displayed on the CID. This enables the driver to see areas around the vehicle that are not directly visible both when parking and when driving slowly.
| Index | Explanation |
|---|---|
| 1 | Exterior mirror camera |
The driver can activate the Top View using a button in the control panel next to the gear selector or with the controller.
Top View uses both the exterior mirror cameras and the rear view camera to generate the image.
Like the side and rear view cameras, the two top view cameras send their signals to the TRSVC control unit via LVDS data lines.
The driver is shown the turning-circle and tracking lines already familiar from the rear view camera system on previous vehicles.
| Index | Explanation |
|---|---|
| 1 | Obstacle |
| 2 | Obstacle warning |
The PDC information is used to warn the driver of an obstacle both audibly and visually in the CID.
| Index | Explanation |
|---|---|
| 1 | Turning-circle line |
| 2 | Tracking line |
The turning-circle line shows the tightest possible turning circle on a level road surface.
When the steering wheel is turned, only one turning-circle line is displayed.
The tracking line is of assistance for estimating the space needed for parallel parking and maneuvering on level roads.
The tracking line depends on the steering angle and changes continuously in response to movements of the steering wheel.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.