BMW 5 Series: 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 Control message is displayed when the system is not fully functional.
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 an ...
For US owners only
The transmitter and receiver units comply with
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication
Commission regulations. Operation is governed
by the following:
FCC ID:
▷ NBG009014A.
Compliance ...
See also:
Route guidance active
No change of direction announced
1. Distance to the destination
2. Distance to the next change of direction
3. Current road
4. Symbol for "follow the road's course" ...
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light
The light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position
and turns off after approximately 2 seconds. The light illuminates when the Vehicle
Dynamics Control OFF switch ...
If your vehicle overheats
If your engine overheats:
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air conditioning
system.
Check to see if steam is coming out from under the hood.
If you see steam:
Stop the en ...
