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      08-10-2017, 04:29 AM   #1
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Hello. I've recently bought a used M4 (16 plate, tansezenite blue , white opal leather) and just getting familiar with the options. I would call the dealer but after the bmw genius told me that the comfort access for the boot didn't work by swiping you foot under the rear diffuser I lost confidence.

I have surround view (option S5DL when I run the VIN ) I read the M4 manual which seems to suggest there are 3 modes. Rear camera, front camera and top view.
Problem is I cannot get the top view mode. If somebody could shed some light on if top view is included in the "surround view" option or is it just front and back?

Many thanks in advance for any help.
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Welcome to the forum.

Sorry, I don't have that option so can't help directly but someone will I'm sure. I had it on an i8 I borrowed for a day and IIRC it was an option when pushing the controller to the left. It may be different on the M4.

You also need to post a few pics of your car - it is the law
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Hello. I've recently bought a used M4 (16 plate, tansezenite blue , white opal leather) and just getting familiar with the options. I would call the dealer but after the bmw genius told me that the comfort access for the boot didn't work by swiping you foot under the rear diffuser I lost confidence.

I have surround view (option S5DL when I run the VIN ) I read the M4 manual which seems to suggest there are 3 modes. Rear camera, front camera and top view.
Problem is I cannot get the top view mode. If somebody could shed some light on if top view is included in the "surround view" option or is it just front and back?

Many thanks in advance for any help.
If you have the convertible M4, then kicking your leg under the trunk won't open the boot even if you have the comfort access. If you do have the coupe AND have the comfort access (option 322) feature then it should work.

As for the 360 view camera, don't confuse it with the camera button near the gear select lever, that would only active the side cameras.

To activate the surround view, press the P (parking) button at the bottom next to the gear select lever, you will then see your rear view camera. Now, using your iDrive controller, tilt the knob once to the left and you will see the cursor move to the left pane, the first option would have a checkmark next to it, simply press the iDrive controller on it once to de-activate the parking feature and the camera view will now shift to the top down 360 view
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      08-10-2017, 07:04 AM   #4
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Many Many thanks. This was driving me mad for the past day or so. Especially as I'm trying to avoid curbing the alloys.

I'll upload some pictures tonight.
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      08-10-2017, 09:41 AM   #5
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Thanks gastojon. Snappy Phoenix's instructions are spot on. Worked like a dream.
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Note the is no front (nose) camera on M4.
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Note the is no front (nose) camera on M4.
yes, for that, when I press the P button to bring up the 360 surround view camera, I see the parking sensors for the front / back so I can tell if I am coming close to an object from the front or the curb. Works very well
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Many Many thanks. This was driving me mad for the past day or so. Especially as I'm trying to avoid curbing the alloys.

I'll upload some pictures tonight.
be VERY careful, always be alert with full attention when parking and when going through narrow alley ways and whatnot, if you get distracted and even slightly touch the curb, your rim is damaged. had it happen 3 times to me it's like these wheels are made of plastic, just a small touch and you'll have them dented and badly scratched so please be careful. I repaired them completely and you can't even tell they were damaged but each time I had to wait for a full day for the repairs, not fun.
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be VERY careful, always be alert with full attention when parking and when going through narrow alley ways and whatnot, if you get distracted and even slightly touch the curb, your rim is damaged. had it happen 3 times to me it's like these wheels are made of plastic, just a small touch and you'll have them dented and badly scratched so please be careful. I repaired them completely and you can't even tell they were damaged but each time I had to wait for a full day for the repairs, not fun.
Thanks Snappy Phoenix. Good advice. The Conti tyres have a decent lip that sticks out a bit but won't protect the rim.
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Thanks Snappy Phoenix. Good advice. The Conti tyres have a decent lip that sticks out a bit but won't protect the rim.
yeah my previous 2017 M4 which I was talking about had the Continental 5P tires as well, don't count on them for any sort of protection. nada
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Re comfort access and boot opening, if you have a carbon diffuser it stops the sensor from working. I have this on my M3. Just one of the downsides of carbon diffuser even though it's OEM.
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Re comfort access and boot opening, if you have a carbon diffuser it stops the sensor from working. I have this on my M3. Just one of the downsides of carbon diffuser even though it's OEM.
+1 Yep! Although some CF diffusers like Status Gruppe rear diffuser works with kick. I had this issue initially when I bought MP diff... then I switched to SG which Worked 95% of the time.

But I eventually switched again to a more aggressive and bigger rear diff (MTC) because i realized I never use the trunk kick anyway. Lol
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is there any way to have a split screen of top view camera AND review camera at same time while parking?
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is there any way to have a split screen of top view camera AND review camera at same time while parking?
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is there any way to have a split screen of top view camera AND review camera at same time while parking?
Did you manage to find an answer to this question? I am equally intrigued to know if possible👍
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I have surround view on my 2016 M4 - it should pop up as an option when you press the button for it on the centre console or when I select reverse on mine, the reversing camera comes up and then pressing the iDrive wheel switches to birds-eye view.

PS which VIN decoder did you use? Can't find one that works!!
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I have surround view on my 2016 M4 - it should pop up as an option when you press the button for it on the centre console or when I select reverse on mine, the reversing camera comes up and then pressing the iDrive wheel switches to birds-eye view.

PS which VIN decoder did you use? Can't find one that works!!
http://mdecoder.com is what I use
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http://mdecoder.com is what I use
Thanks for that - been trying that one - always says I have exceed the number of lookups. Not done any for days!!
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