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 ...
See also:
Safety systems
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and •► Solutions
(USA only)
(Canada only)
The red brake system
warning lamp comes on
while the engine is
running. A warnin ...
Lighting
1 When turning the switch to the
position,
the front parking, tail, license plate and
instrument panel lights come on.
2 When turning the switch to the
position,
the headlights come on and ...
General information
This system consists of inflatable curtains located along the sides of the roof
liners, stretching from the center of both front side windows to the rear edge of
the rear side door windows. It i ...
