BMW 5 Series: Display in the instrument cluster - Collision warning with 
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The collision warning can be issued in the instrument cluster, in the Head-up Display, and acoustically.

Warning stages

Adapting your speed and driving style

The display does not relieve the driver of Adapting your speed and driving style
The display does not relieve the driver of the responsibility to adapt his or her driving speed and style to the traffic conditions.◀

    Configuring the prewarning
    After the warning function is switched on, the following can be set via the iDrive: ▷ The prewarning can be switched on/off. ▷ The time of the prewarning can be set. These settings ha ...

    System limits
    Be alert Due to system limitations, warnings may be not be issued at all, or may be issued late or improperly. Therefore, always be alert and ready to intervene; otherwise, there is the danger ...

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    Setting the Time and Date (With Date Display)
    1. Press the CONFIG button and select Time and Date Settings, or press . 2. Select Set Time or Set Date. 3. Turn the Menu knob to adjust the highlighted value. 4. Press SELECT to select the n ...

    Locking and unlocking from the outside
    To lock the driver’s door from the outside with the key, turn the key toward the rear. To unlock the door, turn the key toward the front. Pull the outside door handle to open an unlocked door. ...