BMW 5 Series: Pedestrian detection
The pedestrian detection and warning system only operates in darkness and only when a heat image is displayed.
Warm objects that are similar in shape to human beings are detected by the system.
People detected by the system are displayed with a slight yellow hue.
Under good ambient conditions, the pedestrian detection system operates within a range of approx.
50 ft/15 m to approx. 330 ft/100 m.
Environmental influences can limit the availability of pedestrian detection.
If pedestrian detection is not available, a symbol is displayed in the heat image.
This symbol disappears when the function becomes available again.
Heat image
The image shows the heat radiated by objects
in the field of view of the camera.
Warm objects have a light appearance and cold
objects, a dark appearance.
The ability to detect an object depen ...
Warning of people in danger
If the system detects a person in the defined
area in front of the vehicle and if there is the danger
of a collision with this person, a warning
symbol appears in the Control Display and
Hea ...
See also:
Parking tips
When parking your vehicle, always perform the following items.
● Apply the parking brake.
● For MT models, put the shift lever in the “1” (1st) for upgrade or “R” (Reverse)
for ...
Occupant restraints
Some of the most important safety features in yourvehicle are the restraint systems.
The following safetyfeatures are standard on all vehicles:
• Three-point lap and shoulder belts for all seatin ...
Child safety
WARNING
● Never hold a child on your lap or in your arms while the vehicle is moving.
The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision, because the child
will be caught bet ...
