BMW 5 Series: Malfunctions
Steering wheel vibration
Frequent activation of the steering wheel vibration causes the system to overheat.
This causes the lane departure warning to become deactivated.
Let the system cool and reactivate it by pressing the button.
System limits
Personal responsibility
The system cannot serve as a substitute
for the driver's personal judgment of the course
of the road and the traffic situation.
In the event of a warning, do not jerk th ...
Camera
The camera is located near the base of the mirror.
Keep windshield clean and clear in the area in
front of the interior rear view mirror. ...
See also:
Ultrasonic Parking Assist
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) uses sensors on the rear bumper to detect objects while parking the vehicle. It operates at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph).
URPA uses audio beeps to provide dis ...
Uniform tire quality grading
DOT (Department of Transportation) Quality
Grades: All passenger car tires must conform to
federal safety requirements in addition to these
grades.
Quality grades can be found where applicable on
...
Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system protects
your vehicle from theft. If an
improperly coded key (or other
device) is used, the engine’s fuel
system is disabled.
When you turn the ignition switch to
t ...
