2018 BMW 5 SERIES Owners Manual

'xEach time the rocker switch is pressed to theresistance point, the desired speed increases
or decreases by 1 mph/1 km/h.'xEach time the rocker switch is pressed past
the resistance point, the desired speed
changes by a maximum of 5 mph/10 km/h.
Hold the rocker switch in position to repeat the action.
Adjusting
distance
Safety
information
WARNING
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driverss personal judgment. Due to the system
limits, braking can be late. There is a risk of acj
cidents or risk of damage to property. Be aware to the traffic situation at all times. Adjust the
distance to the traffic and weather conditions
and maintain the prescribed safety distance,
possibly by braking.
Without
steering
and
lane
control
assistant:
reducing
distance
Press button repeatedly until the dej
sired distance is set.
Instrument cluster will display selected distance,
refer to page 210.
Without
steering
and
lane
control
assistant:
increasing
distance
Press button repeatedly until the dejsired distance is set.
Instrument cluster will display selected distance,
refer to page 210.
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, unintenj tional braking or accelerating may occur.
Press button with the system interj
rupted.
Cruise control is continued with the stored valj ues.
In the following cases, the stored speed value is deleted and cannot be called up again:'xWhen the system is switched off.'xWhen drive-ready state is switched off.
Displays
in
the
instrument
cluster
Display
in
the
speedometer
'xGreen marking: system is acj
tive, the marking indicates the
desired speed.'xOrange/white marking: system
is interrupted, the marking inj
dicates the stored speed.'xNo marking: system is switched off.
Status
display
The selected desired speed is hidden afj
ter a brief time.
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Distance
to
vehicle
ahead
of
you
Selected distance to the vehicle ahead of you is
shown.SymbolDescriptionDistance 1Distance 2Distance 3Distance 4
This value is set automatically after the system is switched on.System interrupted.No distance control display, as
the accelerator pedal is being
pressed.Detected
vehicleSymbolDescriptionGreen symbol:
A vehicle has been detected
ahead of you. The system mainj
tains the set distance to the vej
hicle in front.
As soon as the detected vehicle drives off, the
vehicle symbol in the distance indicator will move away.
To accelerate, activate ACC, for instance by
briefly stepping on the accelerator pedal or
pressing the rocker switch.
Indicator/warning
lights
SymbolDescriptionVehicle symbol flashes:
The conditions are not adequate
for the system to work.
The system was deactivated but
applies the brakes until you acj
tively resume control by pressj
ing on the brake pedal or accelj
erator pedal.The vehicle symbol and disj
tance bars flash red and an
acoustic signal sounds:
Brake and make an evasive maj
neuver, if necessary.
Displays
in
the
Head-up
Display
Desired
speed
Some system information can also be displayed
in the Head-up Display.
The symbol is displayed when the set
desired speed is reached.
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Distance
informationThe symbol is displayed when the disj
tance from the vehicle traveling ahead is
too short.
The distance information is active in the followj
ing situations:'xActive Cruise Control switched off.'xDisplay in the Head-up Display selected, refer
to page 157.'xDistance too short.'xSpeed greater than approx. 40 mph/70 km/h.
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 does not decelerate in the followingsituations:
'xFor pedestrians or similarly slow-moving road users.'xFor red traffic lights.'xFor cross traffic.'xFor 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. It may not be possible to restore the sej lected distance in certain situations, including if
you are driving significantly faster than vehicles driving ahead of you, for instance when rapidly
approaching a truck. When a vehicle driving
ahead of you is reliably detected, the system rej
quests that the driver intervene by braking and
carrying out evasive maneuvers, 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.
The system has a limited detection range. Situaj tions can arise in tight curves where a vehicledriving ahead will not be detected or will be dej
tected very late.
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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 decelerates youmay compensate it by briefly accelerating. After
releasing the accelerator pedal the system is rej
activated and controls speed independently.
Driving
away In some situations, the vehicle cannot drive off
automatically; for example:
'xOn steep uphill grades.'xFrom bumps in the road.
In these cases, step on the accelerator pedal.
Weather
The following restrictions can occur under unfavj orable weather or light conditions:
'xPoorer vehicle recognition.'xShort-term interruptions for vehicles that are
already recognized.
Examples of unfavorable weather or light condij tions:
'xWet conditions.'xSnowfall.'xSlush.'xFog.'xGlare.
Drive attentively, and react to the current trafficsituation. If necessary, intervene actively, for inj
stance by braking, steering or evading.
Engine
power
The desired speed is also maintained downhill.
The speed may not be maintained on uphill
grades if the engine power is insufficient.
In ECO PRO driving mode, the vehicle may inj
tentionally exceed or drop below the set desired
speed in some situations, for instance on downj
hill or uphill grades.
Malfunction The system cannot be activated if the radar senjsor is not aligned correctly. This may be caused
by damage incurred, for instance during parking.
A Check Control message is displayed if the sysj
tem 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:'xDuring calibration of the camera immediately
after vehicle delivery.'xIf the camera is malfunctioning or dirty. A Check Control message is displayed.
Steering
and
lane
control
assistant
Concept
The system assists the driver in keeping the vej
hicle within the lane. For this purpose, the sysj tem executes supporting steering movements,
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.
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Depending on the speed, the system orients itj
self according to the lane markings or vehicles in
front.
Sensors on the steering wheel detect whether
the steering wheel is being touched.
Safety
information
WARNING
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driverss personal judgment in assessing the traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sysjtem, it cannot independently react to all trafficsituations. There is a risk of an accident. Adjustdriving style to traffic conditions. Watch trafficclosely and actively intervene where approprij
ate.
Overview
Button
on
the
steering
wheel
ButtonFunctionSteering and lane control assistant
incl. Traffic Jam Assist on/off, refer to page 214.
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
requirementsThe following functional requirements must be
met for the system:
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'xSufficient lane width.'xAbove approx. 43 mph, 70 km/h: lane markj
ing on both sides is detected.'xBelow approx. 43 mph, 70 km/h: lane marking
on both sides or a vehicle driving ahead is dej tected.'xHands on the steering wheel rim.'xWide curves.'xDrive in the center of the lane.'xTurn signal switched off.'xCamera calibration immediately after vehicle
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 topage 213.
Steering wheel symbol lights up green.
The system is active.
With the system switched on, the person warnj
ing with City braking function and the side collij sion warning are active.
Switching
off Press button on the steering wheel.
The indicator goes out.
The system does not perform supportive steerj
ing wheel movements.
Interrupting
automatically
The system is automatically interrupted in the
following situations:'xAt a speed above 130 mph/210 km/h.'xWhen the steering wheel is released.'xWhen you manipulate steering.'xWhen you leave your own lane.'xWhen the turn signal is switched on.'xWhen the lane is too narrow.'xIf for a particular time no lane marking is dej
tected 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 to
page 213.
Displays
in
the
instrument
cluster
SymbolDescriptionGray steering wheel symbol:
The system is on standby.Green steering wheel symbol:
The system is activated.Yellow steering wheel symbol
and a signal sounds, if applicaj
ble:
System interruption is imminent.Green steering wheel symbol
and lane marking symbol:
The system supports the driver
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SymbolDescriptionGreen steering wheel symbol,
gray lane marking symbol:
No lane marking detected, the
vehicle follows the vehicle
ahead.
The limits of steering support
when cornering may have been
reached.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 interrupj
tion is imminent.
The system does not perform
supportive steering wheel movej
ments.
With Active Cruise Control, the
system may reduce the speed.
Displays
in
the
Head-up
Display
All system information can also be displayed inthe Head-up Display.
System
limits
General
information
The system cannot be activated or meaningfully
used in certain situations.
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 rej
garding the system limits and actively intervene
if needed.
Hands
on
the
steering
wheel
The sensors cannot detect hand-steering wheel
contact in the following situations:
'xDriving with gloves.'xProtective covers on the steering wheel.
Narrow
lanes
When driving within narrow lanes, the system cannot be activated or effectively used, for inj
stance in the following situations:
'xIn construction areas.'xIn rescue lanes.'xWithin city limits.
Weather
The following restrictions can occur under unfavj orable weather or light conditions:
'xPoorer recognition of vehicles and lane markjings.'xShort-term interruptions for vehicles that are
already recognized.
Examples of unfavorable weather or light condij tions:
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Drive attentively, and react to the current trafficsituation. If necessary, intervene actively, for inj
stance by braking, steering or evading.
PDC
Park
Distance
Control
Concept
PDC is a support when parking. Objects that you
are approaching slowly in front of or behind the
vehicle are indicated by signal tones and a disj
play on the Control Display.
With parking assistant: obstacles on the side of the vehicle that are detected by the sensors of
the parking assistant, may also be reported by
the side protection function, refer to page 219.
General
information The ultrasound sensors for distance measurej
ments are located in the bumpers and possibly
on the sides of the vehicle.
The maneuvering range, depending on the obj
stacle and environmental conditions, is approx.
6 ft/2 m.
An acoustic warning sounds in case of an imj pending collision at a distance to the object of approx. 27 in/70 cm.
For objects behind the vehicle, the acoustic warning is already issued at a distance to the objject of approx. 5 ft/1.50 m.
Safety
information
WARNING
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driverss personal judgment in assessing 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
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively intervene where approprij
ate.
WARNING
Due to high speeds when PDC Park Distance
Control is activated, the warning can be dej
layed due to physical circumstances. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to property.
Avoid approaching an object too fast. Avoid
driving off fast while PDC Park Distance Control
is not yet active.
Overview
Button
in
the
vehicle
Park assistance button
Ultrasound
sensors Ultrasound sensors of the PDC,for instance in the bumpers.
Functional
requirements Ensure full functionality:
'xDo not cover sensors, for instance with stickj
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