BMW 5 Series: Antilock Brake System ABS
ABS prevents locking of the wheels during braking.
The vehicle remains steerable even during full brake applications, thus increasing active safety.
ABS is operational every time you start the engine.
Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle, ...
Brake assistant
When you apply the brakes rapidly, this system
automatically produces the maximum braking
force boost. It thus helps to achieve the shortest
possible braking distance during full braking.
This ...
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
This vehicle is equipped with the Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS). It monitors tire pressure
of all tires except the spare. When the low
tire pressure warning light is lit, and the CHECK
TI ...
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash
WARNING
A crash can damage the airbag systems in the vehicle.
A damaged airbag system may not work properly and may not protect you and your passenger(s) in a crash, resulting in serious injury o ...
Service menu
In the Serv. menu you can:
- call up display messages
- restart the tire pressure loss warning
system (Canada only) Rcheck the tire pressure electronically
- call up the ...