BMW 5 Series: Antilock Brake System ABS
ABS prevents locking of the wheels during braking.
The vehicle remains steerable even during full brake applications, thus increasing active safety.
ABS is operational every time you start the engine.
Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle, ...
Brake assistant
When you apply the brakes rapidly, this system
automatically produces the maximum braking
force boost. It thus helps to achieve the shortest
possible braking distance during full braking.
This ...
See also:
Safety warnings
You will find a number of WARNINGs, CAUTIONs and NOTEs in this manual. These
safety warnings alert you to potential hazards that could result in injury to you
or others.
Please read these safety ...
The concept
The system is functional at speeds beginning at
approx. 20 mph/30 km/h.
It maintains the speed that was set using the
control elements on the steering wheel.
The system brakes on downhill gradie ...
Effect vehicle modifications made for persons with disabilities may have on
SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system operation (U.S. only)
Changing or moving any parts of the front seats, seat belts, front bumper, front
side frame, instrument panel, combination meter, steering wheel, steering column,
tire, suspension or floor panel c ...
