BMW 5 Series: 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 may lose control over the vehicle.◀
The system may not be fully functional in the following situations:
▷ When a vehicle is approaching at a speed
much faster than your own.
▷ In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.
▷ In tight curves or on narrow lanes.
Display
Information stage
The dimmed lamp in the mirror housing indicates
when there are vehicles in the blind spot
or approaching from behind.
Warning
If the turn signal is set while a vehicle is in ...
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 ...
See also:
SRS Care
The SRS is virtually maintenance-free and so there are no parts you can safely
service by yourself. If the SRS air bag warning light ""
does not illuminate, when you turn the ignition on ...
Heated seats
Driver side
Passenger side
CAUTION:
Operating the heated seats with theengine off will drain the battery.
The heated seats will operate when theignition switch is in position II. ...
Jack Location
The jack and jack-handle are stowed under the load floor
in the trunk. ...
