BMW 5 Series: System limits
Personal responsibility
The system cannot serve as a substitute
for the driver's personal judgment of the traffic
situation.
In the event of a warning, do not jerk the steering wheel, as you may lose control over the vehicle.◀
The system may not be fully functional in the following situations:
▷ When a vehicle is approaching at a speed
much faster than your own.
▷ In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.
▷ In tight curves or on narrow lanes.
Display
Information stage
The dimmed lamp in the mirror housing indicates
when there are vehicles in the blind spot
or approaching from behind.
Warning
If the turn signal is set while a vehicle is in ...
Malfunctions
Steering wheel vibration
Frequent activation of the steering wheel vibration
causes the system to overheat.
This causes Active Blind Spot Detection to become
deactivated.
Let the system cool an ...
See also:
In case of an emergency while driving
If the engine stalls at a crossroad or crossing
• If the engine stalls at a crossroad or crossing, set the shift lever in the
N (Neutral) position and then push the vehicle to a safe place.
• ...
3.6L V6 Engine
There is a coolant temperature
gauge and a engine coolant
temperature warning light on the
instrument panel cluster that
indicate an overheated engine
condition. See Engine Coolant
Tempera ...
Rear-facing child restraint installation using the seat belts
Rear-facing child
restraint installation using the seat belts
WARNING:
The three-point seat belt with Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) must be used
when installing a child restraint. Fa ...