BMW 5 Series: Radar sensor
Position
Radar sensor
Dirty or covered sensor
A dirty or covered sensor may hinder the detection of vehicles.
▷ If necessary, clean the radar sensor. Remove
layers of snow and ice carefully.
▷ Do not cover the view field of the radar sensor.
Malfunction
The system cannot be activated if the sensor is not aligned correctly. This may be caused by damage incurred during parking, for example.
A Check Control message is displayed if the system fails.
For US owners only
The transmitter and receiver units comply with part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication Commission regulations. Operation is governed by the following:
FCC ID:
▷ OAYARS3-A Compliance statement:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
▷ This device may not cause harmful interference,
and
▷ this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modifications or changes to these devices could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
Note
To reduce electromagnetic effects, please use properly.
The standard SAR value is 2.0 W/kg; the tested value of this product is 0.751 W/kg.
NCC declaration:
1. Companies or persons without authorization
should not change the frequency, increase
the power, or change the characteristics
or functions of the original design of
low-power radio frequency devices with
type approval.
2. Low-power radio frequency devices should
not impair legal communication or flight
safety. If this type of impairment is detected,
the device should be switched off immediately.
In this case, please contact the manufacturer
and only use the product after the
problem has been corrected.
3. The "legal communication" specified above
refers to communication in accordance with
telecommunication regulations. Low-power
devices should withstand interference from
legal communication and ISM devices.
System limits
Speed range Best results are achieved when using the system on well-developed roads and highways. The desired speed can be selected between 20 mph/30 km/h to 110 mph/180 km/h. The system can al ...See also:
Information about driving abroad
Converting to symmetrical low beam
when driving abroad: switch the headlamps
to symmetrical low beam in countries in
which traffic drives on the opposite side of the
road to the country where ...
How to park with predicted course lines
WARNING:
- Always turn and check that it is safe to do so before backing up. Always back
up slowly.
- Use the displayed lines as a reference.
The lines are highly affected by the number of occupa ...
Important safety notes
WARNING
To help avoid personal injury during a collision
or sudden maneuver, exercise care when
storing objects in the vehicle. Put luggage or
cargo in the trunk if possible.
Do not pile l ...