BMW 5 Series: 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 of an
accident occurring.◀
Detection range
This may result in the warning not being issued or being issued late.
For example, the following situations may not be detected:
▷ Slow moving vehicles when you approach
them at high speed.
▷ Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front of you
or sharply decelerating vehicles.
▷ Vehicles with an unusual rear appearance.
▷ Two-wheeled vehicles ahead of you.
Functional limitations
The system may not be fully functional in the following situations:
▷ In heavy fog, rain, sprayed water or snowfall.
▷ In tight curves.
Prewarning sensitivity
Each time after the prewarning time is set, this may result in increased false warnings.
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 ...Cruise control
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Recommended clutch fluid
CAUTION
Never use different brands of clutch fluid together. Also, avoid mixing DOT 3
and DOT 4 brake fluids even if they are the same brand. ...
Trademarks and License Agreements
Manufactured under license under
U.S. Patent #'s: 5,451,942;
5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762;
6,487,535 & other U.S. and
worldwide patents issued &
pending. DTS and the Symbol are ...
Battery saver system
If the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position
while the headlight switch is in the
or position, the headlights will
turn off after
5 minutes.
CAUTION
Even though the battery saver feat ...