BMW 5 Series: Malfunctions
Steering wheel vibration
Frequent activation of the steering wheel vibration causes the system to overheat.
This causes Active Blind Spot Detection to become deactivated.
Let the system cool and reactivate it by pressing the button.
System limits
Personal responsibility
The system cannot serve as a substitute
for the driver's personal judgment of the traffic
situation.
In the event of a warning, do not jerk the steering
wheel, as you ...
Radar sensors
The radar sensors are located under the rear
bumper.
The system may not be fully functional in the
following situations:
▷ Dirty or icy bumper.
▷ Stickers on the bumper.
A Check ...
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Storing and maintaining the current
speed
You can store the current speed if you are
driving faster than 20 mph (30 km/h).
•► Accelerate the vehicle to the desired
speed.
•► Briefly press the cruise control lever
up 1 ...
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
The vehicle may have a Side Blind
Zone Alert (SBZA) system. Read
this entire section before using the
system.
WARNING!
SBZA does not detect vehicles
rapidly approaching outside of the
side ...
Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-ityourself
maintenance, and maintenance information. ...
