2017 BMW 5 SERIES Owners Manual

Switching
on/off
Switching
on
automatically When it is dark outside, the system is automatjically active after every driving off.
Switching
on
the
thermal
image The thermal image from the Night Vision camj
era can be displayed on the Control Display in
addition to the warning function. This function has no effect on object detection.
Press button.
The image from the camera is displayed on the
Control Display.
Adjusting
the
thermal
image Brightness and contrast can be adjusted, when
the thermal image is switched on.
Via iDrive:1.Select brightness or contrast.'y "Brightness".'y "Contrast".2.Set the desired value.
Warning
function
Display
SymbolMeaningPerson warning.Animal warning.Symbol lights up
red.Prewarning.SymbolMeaningSymbol flashes
red and a signal
sounds.Acute warning.If the vehicle is equipped
accordingly, a red warning
triangle alternatively lights
up or flashes in the instruj
ment cluster.
The displayed symbol may vary and shows the
side of the road on which the person or animal was detected.
Warning
of
people
or
animals
in
danger
If a collision with a person or an animal dej tected in this way is imminent, a warning symj bol appears on the instrument cluster and inthe Head-up Display.
Although both the shape and the heat radiation
are analyzed, false warnings cannot be ruled out.
Warning
area
in
front
of
the
vehicle
The warning area for the person warning conj
sists of two parts:
'yCentral area, arrow 1, directly in front of the vehicle.'yExpanded area, arrow 2, to the right and
left of the central area.
With animal warnings, no distinction is made
between the central or expanded area.
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The entire area moves along with the vehicle in
the direction of the steering angle and changes
with the vehicle speed. As the vehicle speed increases, the area becomes, for instance lonjger and wider.
Prewarning
Prewarning for persons is displayed when a person is detected in the central area immedij
ately in front of the vehicle as well as on the left
or right side in the extended area.
Prewarning for animals is displayed when an
animal is detected in the front of the vehicle.
If a prewarning is issued, intervene by braking or making an evasive maneuver.
Acute
warning
Acute warning is displayed if a person or an
animal is detected in direct proximity in front of the vehicle.
If an acute warning is issued, brake or make an evasive maneuver immediately.
Display
in
the
Head-up
Display
The warning is displayed simultaneously in the Head-up Display and on the instrument clusj
ter.
System
limits
Basic
limits The system may not be fully functional in the
following situations:'yOn steep hills, in steep depressions or in
tight curves.'yIf the camera is soiled or damaged.'yIn heavy fog, rain or snowfall.'yAt very high external temperatures.Limits
of
pedestrian
and
animal
detection
In some situations, it may occur that pedesj
trians are detected as animals or animals as
pedestrians.
Small animals are not detected by the object
detection function, even if they are clearly visij ble in the image.
Limited detection, e.g., in the following circumj
stances:'yPeople or animals who are fully or partially covered, especially when their heads are
covered.'yPeople who are not in an upright position,
e.g., lying down.'yCyclists on unconventional bicycles (e.g., recumbent bicycles).'yAfter physical damage to the system, e.g.,after an accident.
Lane
departure
warning
Concept
The lane departure warning alerts when the vehicle on roads with lane markings is about to
leave the lane.
General
information This camera-based system warns starting at a
minimum speed.
The minimum speed is country-specific and is
displayed in the menu for the Intelligent Safety
systems.
The steering wheel begins vibrating gently in
the event of warnings. The time of the warning may vary depending on the current driving sitjuation.
The system does not provide a warning if the turn signal is set before leaving the lane.
Vehicles with side collision warning: if in the speed range up to 130 mph/210 km/h, a lanemarking is crossed, the system intervenes with
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a brief active steering intervention in addition
to vibrating and helps to keep the vehicle in the
lane.
Safety
information WARNING
The system does not release the driver
from the personal responsibility to correctly assess route and traffic situation. There is arisk of an accident. Adjust the driving style to
the traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively intervene in the respective situations.In the event of a warning, do not unnecessarilyjerk the steering wheel.'

"INDIVIDUAL": the Intelligent Safety systemsare switched on according to the individual
settings.
Some Intelligent Safety systems cannot be inj dividually switched off.
Press and hold this button.All Intelligent Safety systems are
switched off.ButtonStatusButton lights up green: all Intelligent Safety systems are switched on.Button lights up orange: some Intelj
ligent Safety systems are switched
off.Button does not light up: all Intellij
gent Safety systems are switched
off.
Setting
warning
sensitivities
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Intelligent Safety"4."Lane Departure Warn."5.Select the desired setting.'y"Always": the system always alerts
within the technical limitations.'y"Reduced": some warning are supj pressed depending on the situation,
e.g., during passing without turn signal
or when purposefully driving over lane markings in curves.'y"Off": no warnings are issued.
The selected setting is stored for the driverprofile currently used.
Setting
the
force
of
the
steering
wheel
vibration
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Steering wheel vibration"4.Select the desired setting.
The setting is applied to all Intelligent Safety
systems and stored for the driver profile curj rently used.
Vehicles
with
side
collision
warning: switching
steering
intervention
on/off
The steering intervention can be switched on and off separately for Active Blind Spot Detecj
tion and lane departure warning.
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Intelligent Safety"4."Steering intervention"
The selected setting is stored for the driver profile currently used.
Display
in
the
instrument
cluster The system illuminates green: at least
one lane marking was detected and
warnings can be issued.
Warning
function
If
you
leave
the
lane
If you leave the lane and if a lane marking has
been detected, the steering wheel begins vij brating.
If the turn signal is set before changing the lane, a warning is not issued.
With
side
collision
warning
If in the speed range up to 130 mph/210 km/h a lane marking is crossed, the system interj
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venes with a brief active steering interventionin addition to vibrating and helps to keep the
vehicle in the lane. The steering intervention can be noticed on the steering wheel and can
be manually overridden at any time.
End
of
warningThe warning is canceled in the following situaj
tions:'yAutomatically after approx. 3 seconds.'yWhen returning to your own lane.'yWhen braking hard.'yWhen using the turn signal.'yWhen DSC is actively controlling stability.
System
limits
Safety
information WARNING
The system can react incorrectly or not
at all due to the system limits. There is a risk of
accidents or risk of property damage. Observe the information regarding the system limits
and actively intervene, if needed.'

The system indicates whether there are vehijcles in the blind spot, arrow 1, or approachingfrom behind in the adjacent lane, arrow 2.
The lamp in the exterior mirror lights up dimj
med.
Before you change lanes after setting the turn
signal, the system issues a warning in the sitj
uations described above.
The lamp in the exterior mirror flashes and the
steering wheel vibrates.
Vehicles with side collision warning: at speeds
between 45 mph/70 km/h and
130 mph/210 km/h, the system can intervene
with a brief active steering intervention and
help to return the vehicle into the lane.
Safety
information WARNING
The system does not release from the
personal responsibility to correctly assess visij bility and traffic situation. There is a risk of anaccident. Adjust the driving style to the traffic
conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively intervene in the respective situations.'

"INDIVIDUAL": the Intelligent Safety systemsare switched on according to the individual
settings.
Some Intelligent Safety systems cannot be inj dividually switched off.
Press and hold this button.All Intelligent Safety systems are
switched off.ButtonStatusButton lights up green: all Intelligent Safety systems are switched on.Button lights up orange: some Intelj
ligent Safety systems are switched
off.Button does not light up: all Intellij
gent Safety systems are switched
off.
Setting
the
warning
time
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Intelligent Safety"4."Blind Spot Detection"5.Select the desired setting.
"Off": With this setting, no warning is outj put.
The setting is stored for the driver profile curj
rently used.
Setting
the
force
of
the
steering
wheel vibration
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Steering wheel vibration"4.Select the desired setting.The setting is applied to all Intelligent Safety
systems and stored for the driver profile curj rently used.
Vehicles
with
side
collision
warning: switching
steering
intervention
on/off
The steering intervention can be switched on and off separately for Active Blind Spot Detecj
tion and lane departure warning.
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Intelligent Safety"4."Steering intervention"
The setting is stored for the driver profile curj
rently used.
Warning
function
Light
in
the
exterior
mirror
Prewarning
The dimmed light in the exterior mirror indij
cates when there are vehicles in the blind spot or approaching from behind.
Acute
warning If the turn signal is set while a vehicle is in the
critical zone, the steering wheel vibrates briefly
and the light in the exterior mirror flashes brightly.
The warning stops when the turn signal is
switched off, or the other vehicle leaves the
critical zone.
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With
side
collision
warningIf at speeds between 45 mph/70 km/h and
130 mph/210 km/h, the vibrating steering wheel is ignored and the lane marking crossed,the system intervenes with a brief active steerjing intervention and helps to return the vehicleinto the lane. The steering intervention can be
noticed on the steering wheel and can be manj
ually overridden at any time.
Flashing
of
the
light A flashing of the light during vehicle unlockingserves as system self-test.
System
limits
Safety
information WARNING
The system can react incorrectly or not
at all due to the system limits. There is a risk of
accidents or risk of property damage. Observe the information regarding the system limits
and actively intervene, if needed.'