BMW 5 Series: Display in the instrument cluster - Collision warning with braking function - Driving comfort - Controls - BMW 5 Series Owners ManualsBMW 5 Series: Display in the instrument cluster

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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    Compass Operation
    Compass operation can be affected by driving near power lines or stations, across bridges, through tunnels, over railroad crossings, past large vehicles, or driving near large objects that c ...

    OnStar Steering Wheel Controls
    This vehicle may have a Talk/Mute button that can be used to interact with OnStar Hands-Free calling. See Steering Wheel Controls  for more information. On some vehicles, the Talk button can be ...