2018 BMW 5 SERIES Owners Manual

WARNING
Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a subj
stitute for the driverss personal judgment. Due
to its limits, the system might not output warnj ings or reactions or these might be output late,
incorrectly, or without justification. There is a risk of an accident. Adjust driving style to traffic
conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively inj
tervene where appropriate.
Overview
Radar
sensors The radar sensors are located in the bumpers.
Front center bumper.
Front side bumper.
Rear bumper.
Always keep the bumper in the area of the radar
sensors clean and unobstructed.
Camera
The camera is installed near the interior mirror.
Keep the windshield in front of the interior mirror clean and clear.
Functional
requirements
'xApproach control warning with light braking
function, refer to page 172, is switched on.'xSensors detect sufficient clearance around
the vehicle.
Switching
on/off
The system is automatically active after every driving off.
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Warning
with
evasion
support
Display
in
the
instrument
cluster A warning symbol appears in the instrument
cluster and in the Head-up Display if a collision
with a detected vehicle is imminent.SymbolMeasureSymbol lights up red: prewarning.
Brake and increase distance.Symbol flashes red and an acoustic
signal sounds: acute warning.
Brake and make an evasive maneuj
ver, if necessary.
Acute
warning
with
evasion
support
Acute warning is displayed in case of the immij
nent danger of a collision when the vehicle apj
proaches another object at a high differential
speed.
If an acute warning is issued, intervene in the sitj
uation yourself. If there is a risk of collision, the
driver's evasive maneuvers are supported by the
system.
Acute warnings can also be triggered without
previous forewarning.
System
limits
Safety
information
WARNING
The system can react not at all, too late, incorj rectly, or without justification due to the system limits. There is a risk of accidents or risk ofdamage to property. Follow the information rejgarding the system limits and actively interveneif needed.
Detection
range
The system's detection potential is limited.
Thus, a system reaction might not come ormight come late.
E.g., the following situations may not be dej tected:'xSlow moving vehicles when you approach them at high speed.'xVehicles that suddenly swerve in front of you,
or sharply decelerating vehicles.'xVehicles with an unusual rear appearance.'xTwo-wheeled vehicles ahead of you.
Functional
limitations
The system may not be fully functional in the folj
lowing situations:
'xIn heavy fog, wet conditions, or snowfall.'xIn tight curves.'xIf the driving stability control systems are limj
ited or deactivated, for instance DSC OFF.'xIf the field of view of the camera or the windj shield is dirty or covered in the area of the inj
terior mirror.'xIf the camera has overheated and been temj
porarily switched off due to excessively high
temperatures.'xDepending on the equipment: if the radar sensors are dirty or covered.'xUp to 10 seconds after the start of the engine
via the Start/Stop button.'xDuring calibration of the camera immediately
after vehicle delivery.'xIf there are constant blinding effects because
of oncoming light, for instance from the sun low in the sky.
Person
warning
with
City
light
braking
function
Concept
The system can help prevent accidents with pej destrians.
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When driving at city speeds, the system will isj
sue a warning if there is imminent risk of a collij sion with pedestrians, and support with a brakingfunction.
General
information The system is active at speeds of approx.
3 mph/5 km/h up to approx. 40 mph/65 km/h.
The system reacts to people who are within the
detection range of the system.
The camera in the area of the interior mirror conj trols the system.
Detection
range
The detection area in front of the vehicle is divjided into two areas:
'xCentral area, arrow 1, directly in front of the
vehicle.'xExpanded area, arrow 2, to the right and left of the central area.
A collision is imminent if pedestrians are located
within the central area. A warning is issued about pedestrians who are located within the extended
area only if they are moving in the direction of the central area.
Safety
information
WARNING
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driverss personal judgment in assessing visibility and traffic situation. There is a risk of an accij
dent. Adjust driving style to traffic conditions.
Watch traffic closely and actively intervene where appropriate.
WARNING
Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a subj
stitute for the driverss personal judgment. Due to its limits, the system might not output warnjings or reactions or these might be output late,incorrectly, or without justification. There is arisk of an accident. Adjust driving style to traffic
conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively inj
tervene where appropriate.
WARNING
Due to system limits, individual functions can
malfunction during tow-starting/towing with the
Intelligent Safety systems activated. There is a
risk of an accident. Switch all Intelligent Safety
systems off prior to tow-starting/towing.
Overview
Button
in
the
vehicle
Intelligent Safety
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Camera
The camera is installed near the interior mirror.
Keep the windshield in front of the interior mirror clean and clear.
Switching
on/off
Switching
on
automatically The system is automatically active after every
driving off.
Switching
on/off
manually Press button.
The menu for the intelligent safety sysj
tem is displayed.
If all Intelligent Safety systems were switched off, all systems are now switched on.
"Configure INDIVIDUAL": depending on the
equipment version, the Intelligent Safety sysj tems can be individually configured. The individj
ual settings are activated and stored for the
driver profile currently used. As soon as a setting is changed on the menu, all settings of the menuare activated.
Press button repeatedly.
The following settings are switched bej
tween:
"ALL ON": all Intelligent Safety systems are
switched on. Basic settings are activated for the
subfunctions.
"INDIVIDUAL": the Intelligent Safety systems are switched on according to the individual settings.
Some Intelligent Safety systems cannot be indij
vidually 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 Intellij
gent Safety systems are switched off.Button does not light up: all Intelligent
Safety systems are switched off.
Warning
with
braking
function
Display If a collision with a person detected in this way isimminent, a warning symbol appears on the inj
strument cluster and in the Head-up Display.
The red symbol is displayed and a signal
sounds.
Alternatively, depending on the vehicle
equipment, a red warning triangle lights
up in the instrument cluster.
Intervene immediately by braking or make an
evasive maneuver.
Braking
intervention
The warning prompts the driver to react. During
a warning, the maximum braking force is used when the brake is actuated. Prerequisite for the
brake booster is sufficiently quick and hard stepj
ping on the brake pedal.
If there is a risk of collision, the system may also
assist with braking.
When the vehicle is traveling at a low speed, the
vehicle may come to a complete stop.
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The braking intervention occurs only if vehicle
stability has not been restricted, for instance by deactivating the DSC Dynamic Stability Control.
The driver may cancel the braking intervention
by stepping on the accelerator pedal or by acj
tively moving the steering wheel.
Object detection can be restricted. Follow the limitations of the detection range and functionalrestrictions.
System
limits
Safety
information
WARNING
The system can react not at all, too late, incorj
rectly, or without justification due to the system
limits. There is a risk of accidents or risk of damage to property. Follow the information rejgarding the system limits and actively interveneif needed.
Detection
range
The detection potential of the camera is limited.
Thus, a warning might not be issued or be isjsued late.
The following situations may not be detected, for instance:
'xPartially covered pedestrians.'xPedestrians that are not detected as such bej
cause of the viewing angle or contour.'xPedestrians outside of the detection range.'xPedestrians having a body size less than 32 in/80 cm.
Functional
limitations
The system may not be fully functional or may
not be available in the following situations:
'xIn heavy fog, wet conditions, or snowfall.'xIn tight curves.'xIf the driving stability control systems are dej activated, for instance DSC OFF.'xIf the field of view of the camera or the windjshield is dirty or covered in the area of the inj
terior mirror.'xIf the camera has overheated and been temj
porarily switched off due to excessively high
temperatures.'xUp to 10 seconds after the start of the engine
via the Start/Stop button.'xDuring calibration of the camera immediately
after vehicle delivery.'xIf there are constant blinding effects because
of oncoming light, for instance from the sun low in the sky.'xWhen it is dark outside.
Night
Vision
with
pedestrian
and
animal detection
Concept
Night Vision with pedestrian and animal detecj
tion is a night vision system.
An infrared camera scans the area in front of the
vehicle and issues a warning if it detects pedesj trians and animals on the street. The system dej
tects warm objects that are similar in shape to
human beings or animals. If necessary, the therj
mal image can be displayed on the Control Disj
play.
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General
information
Thermal
image
The image shows the heat radiated by objects in
the field of view of the camera.
Warm objects have a light appearance and cold
objects a dark appearance.
The ability to detect an object depends on the temperature difference between the object and
the background and on the level of heat radiation
emitted by the object. Objects that are similar in
temperature to the environment or that radiate
very little heat are difficult to detect.
For safety reasons, when driving at speeds above approx. 3 mph/5 km/h and in low ambientlight, the image is only displayed when the low
beams are switched on.
A still image is displayed at regular intervals for a
fraction of a second.
Pedestrian
and
animal
detection
Object detection and warning only functions in
darkness.
Objects whose form is similar to people with sufj
ficient heat radiation are detected.
In addition, the system also detects animals above a certain minimum size, for instance deer.
Display on the Control Display with thermal imj
age activated:'xPeople detected by the system: in light yelj low.'xAnimals detected by the system: in dark yelj
low.
Range of object detection, with good ambient
conditions:
'xPedestrian detection: up to approx.
330 ft/100 m.'xDetection of large animals: up to approx. 490 ft/150 m.'xDetection of medium animals: up to approx.230 ft/70 m.
Environmental influences can limit the availability
of object detection.
If the vehicle systems detect that the vehicle is
located in a residential area, the animal detection
is temporarily switched off.
Safety
information
WARNING
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driverss personal judgment in assessing visibility and traffic situation. There is a risk of an accij
dent. Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively intervenewhere appropriate.
WARNING
Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a subj
stitute for the driverss personal judgment. Due
to its limits, the system might not output warnj ings or reactions or these might be output late,
incorrectly, or without justification. There is a risk of an accident. Adjust driving style to traffic
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conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively inj
tervene where appropriate.
Overview Buttons
in
the
vehicle
Intelligent Safety
Thermal image
Camera
The camera is automatically heated when the exj
ternal temperatures are low.
When the vehicle lighting is switched on, the camera objective is cleaned at regular intervals
when the windshield washer system, refer to
page 132, is activated.
Switching
on
Switching
on
automatically
When it is dark outside, the system is automatij cally active after every driving off.
Switching
on
the
thermal
imageThe thermal image from the Night Vision camera
can be displayed on the Control Display in addij
tion 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.'x "Brightness".'x "Contrast".2.Set the desired value.
Warning
function
Display
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SymbolMeaningSymbol lights up
red.Prewarning.Symbol flashes
red and a signal
sounds.Acute warning.Alternatively, depending on
the vehicle equipment, a
red warning triangle 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 detected in this way is imminent, a warning symbol apj pears on the instrument cluster and in the 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:
'xCentral area, arrow 1, directly in front of the
vehicle.'xExpanded area, arrow 2, to the right and left of the central area.With animal warnings, no distinction is made bejtween the central or expanded area.
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 inj
creases, the area becomes, for instance longer and wider.
Prewarning Prewarning for persons is displayed when a perjson is detected in the central area immediately 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 anij
mal 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 anij mal 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 cluster.
System
limits
Basic
limits
The system may not be fully functional in the folj
lowing situations:'xOn steep hills, in steep depressions or in tight
curves.'xIf the camera is soiled or damaged.'xIn heavy fog, wet conditions, or snowfall.'xAt very high external temperatures.Seite 184CONTROLSSafety184
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