2017 BMW 5 SERIES Owners Manual

Without
steering
and
lane
control
assistant:
reducing
distance
Press button repeatedly until the dej
sired distance is set.
Instrument cluster will display selected disj
tance, refer to page 177.
Without
steering
and
lane
control
assistant:
increasing
distance
Press button repeatedly until the dej
sired distance is set.
Instrument cluster will display selected disj tance, refer to page 177.
With
steering
and
lane
control
assistant:
adjusting
distance
Press button repeatedly until the dej
sired distance is set.
Continuing
cruise
control
An interrupted cruise control can be continued
by calling up the stored speed.
Make sure that the difference between current
speed and stored speed is not too large before calling up the stored speed. Otherwise, uninjtentional braking or accelerating may occur.
Press button with the system interjrupted.
Cruise control is continued with the saved valj ues.
In the following cases, the stored speed value
is deleted and cannot be called up again:'yWhen the system is switched off.'yWhen drive-ready state is switched off.Displays
in
the
instrument
cluster
Display
in
the
speedometer'yGreen marking: system is
active, the marking indicates
the desired speed.'yOrange/white marking: sysj
tem is interrupted, the markj
ing indicates the stored
speed.'yNo marking: system is switched off.
Status
display
The selected desired speed is hidden
after a brief time.
Distance
to
vehicle
ahead
of
you Selected distance to the vehicle ahead of youis shown.
SymbolDescriptionDistance 1Distance 2Distance 3Distance 4
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SymbolDescriptionSystem interrupted.No distance control display, as
the accelerator pedal is being
pressed.
Detected
vehicle
SymbolDescriptionGreen symbol:
A vehicle has been detected
ahead of you. The system
maintains the set distance to
the vehicle in front.
As soon as the detected vehicle drives off, the vehicle symbol in the distance indicator willmove away.
To accelerate, activate ACC by briefly stepping on the accelerator pedal or pressing the rocker
switch.
Indicator/warning
lightsSymbolDescriptionVehicle symbol flashes:
The conditions are not adej
quate for the system to work.
The system was deactivated
but applies the brakes until you
actively resume control by
pressing on the brake pedal or
accelerator pedal.The vehicle symbol and disj
tance bars flash red and an
acoustic signal sounds:
You are requested to intervene
by braking or make an evasive
maneuver.
Displays
in
the
Head-up
Display
Desired
speed Some system information can also be disj
played in the Head-up Display.
The symbol is displayed when the set
desired speed is reached.
Distance
information The symbol is displayed when the disjtance from the vehicle traveling ahead
is too short.
The distance information is active in the folj
lowing situations:
'yActive Cruise Control switched off.'yDisplay in the Head-up Display selected, refer to page 128.'yDistance too short.'ySpeed greater than approx.
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System
limits
Detection
range
The detection capacity of the system and the
automatic braking capacity are limited.
Two-wheeled vehicles for instance might not
be detected.
Deceleration
The system also does not decelerate in the folj
lowing situations:
'yFor pedestrians or similarly slow-moving
road users.'yFor red traffic lights.'yFor cross traffic.'yFor oncoming traffic.
Swerving
vehicles
A vehicle driving in front of you is not detected until it is completely within the same lane as
your vehicle.
If a vehicle driving ahead of you suddenly
swerves into your lane, the system may not be able to automatically restore the selected disj
tance. This also applies to major speed differj
ences to vehicles driving ahead of you, e.g., when rapidly approaching a truck. When a vej
hicle driving ahead of you is reliably detected,
the system requests that the driver intervene
by braking and carrying out evasive maneuj
vers, if needed.
Cornering
If the desired speed is too high for a curve, the
speed is reduced slightly, although curves canj not be anticipated in advance. Therefore, drive
into a curve at an appropriate speed.
In tight curves the system offers only restricted
detection where a vehicle ahead of you might
be detected late or not at all.
When you approach a curve the system may briefly report vehicles in the next lane due to
the bend of the curve. If the system decelerj
ates you may compensate it by briefly accelerj
ating. After releasing the accelerator pedal the system is reactivated and controls speed indej
pendently.
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Driving
awayIn some situations, the vehicle cannot drive off
automatically; for example:'yOn steep inclines.'yFrom bumps in the road.
In these cases, step on the accelerator pedal.
Weather
In the event of unfavorable weather and light
conditions, e.g., if there is rain, snowfall, slush, fog or glare, this may result in poorer recognijtion of vehicles as well as short-term interrupj
tions for vehicles that are already detected. Drive attentively, and react to the current trafficsituation. If necessary, intervene actively, e.g.,by braking, steering or evading.
Engine
powerThe desired speed is also maintained downhill.The speed may not be maintained on uphill
grades if the engine power is insufficient.
Due to the driving style that minimizes fuel
consumption in ECO PRO driving mode, the
vehicle may intentionally exceed or drop below
the set desired speed in some situations, for
instance on downhill or uphill grades.
Malfunction
The system cannot be activated if the radar sensor is not aligned correctly. This may be
caused by damage incurred, e.g., during parkj
ing.
A Check Control message is displayed if the
system fails.
Have the system checked by a dealerss service
center or another qualified service center or rej pair shop.
The function for detecting and responding
when approaching stationary vehicles may be limited in the following situations:
'yDuring calibration of the camera immedijately after vehicle delivery.'yIf the camera is malfunctioning or dirty. ACheck Control message is displayed.
Steering
and
lane
control
assistant
Concept
The system assists the driver in keeping the
vehicle within the lane. For this purpose, the system executes supporting steering movej
ments, for instance when driving in a curve.
General
information
The system determines the position of the lane markings and the vehicle driving ahead
using five radar sensors and a camera.
Depending on the speed, the system orients itjself according to the lane markings or vehiclesin front.
Sensors on the steering wheel detect whether
the steering wheel is being touched.
Safety
information WARNING
The system does not release from the
personal responsibility to correctly assess the traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sysjtem, it cannot independently react to all trafficsituations. There is a risk of an accident. Adjust
the driving style to the traffic conditions. Watch
traffic closely and actively intervene in the rej
spective situations.'

Radar
sensorsThe radar sensors are located in the bumpers.
Front center bumper.
Front side bumper.
Rear bumper.
Always keep the bumper in the area of the raj dar sensors clean and unobstructed.
Camera
The camera is installed near the interior mirror.
Keep the windshield in front of the interior mirj
ror clean and clear.
Functional
requirements
'ySpeed below 130 mph/210 km/h.'ySufficient lane width.'yAbove approx. 43 mph, 70 km/h: lane
marking on both sides is detected.'yBelow approx. 43 mph, 70 km/h: lane marking on both sides or a vehicle drivingahead is detected.'yHands on the steering wheel rim.'yWide curves.'yDrive in the center of the lane.'yTurn signal not actuated.'yCamera calibration immediately after vehijcle delivery is completed.
Switching
on/off
Switching
on Press button on the steering wheel.
Steering wheel symbol lights up gray.
The system is on standby and does not manipulate steering.
System activates automatically as soon as all
function conditions are fulfilled, refer to page 181.
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Steering wheel symbol lights up green.
The system is active.
With the system switched on, the person
warning with City light braking and the side
collision warning functions are active.
Switching
off Press button on the steering wheel.
The indicator goes out.
The system does not perform supportive
steering wheel movements.
Interrupting
automatically The system is automatically interrupted in the
following situations:'yAt a speed above 130 mph/210 km/h.'yWhen the steering wheel is released.'yWhen you manipulate steering.'yWhen you leave your own lane.'yWhen the turn signal is on.'yWhen the lane is too narrow.'yIf for a particular time no lane marking is
detected and there is no vehicle driving in
front.
Steering wheel symbol lights up gray.
The system is on standby and does not manipulate steering.
System activates automatically as soon as all function conditions are fulfilled, refer topage 181.
Displays
in
the
instrument
clusterSymbolDescriptionGray steering wheel symbol:
The system is on standby.Green steering wheel symbol:
The system is activated.Green steering wheel symbol
and lane marking:
The system supports the driver in keeping the vehicle within
the lane.Green steering wheel symbol,
gray lane marking:
No lane marking detected or
vehicle outside of lane markj
ing.
Outside of the lane marking,
steering support continues toj
ward the center of the lane.
If a lane marking is not dej
tected, the vehicle follows the
vehicle ahead.Yellow steering wheel symbol:
The hands are not grasping the
steering wheel. The system is
still active.Red steering wheel symbol
and a signal sounds:
The hands are not grasping the
steering wheel. System interj
rupted.
The system does not perform
supportive steering wheel
movements.
Displays
in
the
Head-up
Display
All system information can also be displayed in
the Head-up Display.
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System
limits
General
information
The system cannot be activated or meaningj
fully used in certain situations.
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.'

WARNING
Due to high speeds when PDC is actij
vated, the warning can be delayed due to physical circumstances. There is a risk of injuryor risk of property damage. Avoid approaching
an object too fast. Avoid driving off fast while PDC is not yet active.'