Collision Avoidance (CID) Display Flickers

SI B66 05 10
Distance Systems, Cruise Control, Remote Control

September 2010
Technical Service

SUBJECT
CID Flickers when the Reversing or Side View Camera Is Operation

MODELS
E70 (X5)
E71, E72 (X6)
F01, F02, F04 (7 Series)
F07 (5 Series Gran Turismo)
F10 (5 Series)

Vehicles produced from 8/31/08

SITUATION
The camera picture displayed in the CID (Central Information Display) flickers. This only occurs in the vicinity of gas discharge lamps or halogen lamps in garages or workshops. Upon leaving the area of the light source, the picture returns to normal.

CAUSE
Pulsed light, including gas discharge lamps or halogen lamps, can produce flickering of the picture displayed in the CID.

INFORMATION
Do not replace any parts!

This bulletin will be updated once further information is available.

WARRANTY INFORMATION
For information only