2018 BMW M5 Owners Manual

Distance
informationThe
symbol
is
shown
if
the
distance
from
the
vehicle
in
front
is
too
short.
The
distance
information
is
active
under
the following
circumstances:'xActive
Cruise
Control
switched
off.'xDisplay
in
the
Head-Up
Display
selected,
see
page
160.'xDistance
too
close.'xSpeed
above
approximately
70
km/h,
40
mph.
System
limits
Detection
range
The
system's
detection
capability
and
automatic braking
capacity
are
limited.
For
example,
two-wheeled
vehicles
may
not
be
detected.
Deceleration The
system
does
not
decelerate
in
the
followingsituations:
'xFor
pedestrians
or
similar
slow
road
users.'xFor
red
traffic
lights.'xFor
crossing
traffic.'xFor
oncoming
vehicles.Vehicles
pulling
out
A
vehicle
driving
ahead
of
you
is
only
detected when
it
is
fully
in
your
driving
path.
If
another
vehicle
suddenly
pulls
out
in
front
of
you,
the
system
might
not
be
able
to
re-establish
the
selected
distance
of
its
own
accord.
In
some
circumstances,
it
may
also
not
be
possible
to
rej
store
the
selected
distance
if
you
are
driving
sigj
nificantly
faster
than
vehicles
in
front,
for
example
when
rapidly
approaching
a
lorry.
If
a
vehicle
is
clearly
detected
in
front
of
you,
the
system
prompts
you
to
intervene
by
braking,
and
if
necj essary
by
taking
evasive
action.
Cornering
If
the
desired
speed
is
too
high
for
cornering,
itwill
be
reduced
slightly
in
the
corner.
However,
the
system
does
not
detect
corners
in
advance. For
this
reason,
moderate
your
speed
when
corjnering.
The
system
has
a
limited
detection
range.
Situaj tions
can
arise
on
tight
bends
where
a
vehicle
driving
in
front
will
not
be
detected
or
will
be
dej
tected
very
late.
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When
your
vehicle
is
approaching
a
bend,
theangle
of
the
bend
may
cause
the
system
to
rej
spond
temporarily
to
vehicles
in
the
other
lane.
If
the
system
responds
by
decelerating
the
vehicle,
you
may
compensate
for
this
by
accelerating
briefly.
When
the
accelerator
pedal
is
released
again,
the
system
will
resume
control
of
the
vehij cle's
speed.
Driving
off The
vehicle
cannot
drive
off
automatically
in
some
situations,
for
example:
'xOn
steep
upward
gradients.'xBefore
bumps
or
rises
in
the
road.'xWhen
towing
a
heavy
trailer.
In
such
cases,
depress
accelerator
pedal.
Weather
The
following
restrictions
may
apply
if
the weather
or
lighting
conditions
are
unfavourable:
'xImpaired
detection
of
vehicles.'xBrief
interruptions
when
vehicles
have
alreadybeen
detected.
Examples
of
unfavourable
weather
or
lighting
conditions:
'xWet
roads.'xSnowfall.'xSlush.'xFog.'xOncoming
light.
Pay
attention
when
driving
and
respond
to
the
prevailing
traffic
conditions.
If
necessary,
interj
vene
actively,
for
example
by
braking,
steering
or manoeuvring.
Malfunction
The
system
cannot
be
activated
if
the
radar
senj sor
is
not
correctly
aligned,
for
example
followingparking
damage.
A
Check
Control
message
is
displayed
if
the
sysj
tem
has
failed.
Have
the
system
checked
by
a
Service
Partner of
the
manufacturer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workshop.
The
function
for
detecting
and
responding
to
stationary
vehicles
when
approaching
may
be
limited
in
the
following
situation:'xDuring
the
camera
calibration
process
immej diately
after
vehicle
delivery.'xFailure
or
soiling
of
the
camera.
A
Check
Control
message
is
shown.
Speed
Limit
Assist
Principle
If
the
systems
in
the
vehicle,
for
example
Speed
Limit
Info,
detect
a
change
in
the
speed
limit
on the
route,
this
new
speed
value
is
proposed
as
the
new
desired
speed
for
Active
Cruise
Control ACC.
Cruise
Control
must
be
activated
for
the
speed
value
to
be
adopted.
If
the
Manual
Speed
Limiter
is
activated,
see
page
215,
the
new
speed
value
is
proposed
as
the
speed
limit.
Safety
notes
WARNING
The
system
does
not
relieve
you
of
your
perj
sonal
responsibility
to
assess
the
traffic
situaj
tion
correctly.
Due
to
system
limitations,
it
canj
not
respond
independently
and
appropriately
in
all
traffic
conditions.
There
is
a
danger
of
accij
dents.
Adapt
your
driving
style
to
the
traffic
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conditions.
Observe
the
traffic
situation
and
injtervene
actively
if
the
situation
warrants
it.
WARNING
The
desired
speed
can
be
inadvertently
set
or
called
up
incorrectly.
There
is
a
danger
of
accij
dents.
Adjust
the
desired
speed
to
the
traffic conditions.
Observe
the
traffic
situation
and
injtervene
actively
if
the
situation
warrants
it.
Overview
Rocker
switch
on
the
steering
wheel
Rocker
switchFunctionTo
accept
the
proposed
speed,
see
page
227.
To
reject
the
proposed
speed,
see
page
227.
Switching
on/off
Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.Vehicle
settings3.Speed
Limit
Assist4.Speed
Limit
Assist
Displays
in
the
instrument
cluster
A
message
is
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster
if
the
system
and
the
Cruise
Control
are
switched
on.
SymbolFunctionIndicator
lamp
illuminates
green:
Speed
Limit
Assist
is
active
and
detected
speed
limits
can
be
adopted
for
Active
Cruise
Control.Indicator
lamp
illuminates
green:
Speed
Limit
Assist
is
active
and
detected
speed
limits
can
be
adopted
for
the
Manual
Speed
Limiter.Symbol
is
outlined
in
green:
change
in
speed
limit
detected
with
immediate
effect.
Distance
data
behind
the
symbol
indicates
there
might
be
a
change
in
the
speed
limit
up
ahead.A
green
arrow
shows
that
the
new
speed
is
higher
than
the
set
dej
sired
speed.
In
addition,
the
speedj
ometer
displays
the
area
between
the
current
speed
and
the
new
dej
sired
speed
in
green.A
green
arrow
shows
that
the
new
speed
is
lower
than
the
set
desired speed.
In
addition,
the
speedomej
ter
displays
the
area
between
the
current
speed
and
the
new
desired speed
in
green.
Accepting
the
proposed
speed
Briefly
press
the
left
rocker
switch
on
the
steerj ing
wheel
up
or
down,
according
to
the
direction
of
the
green
arrow.
The
new
speed
is
accepted.
The
green
marker
in
the
speedometer
extinj
guishes.
Rejecting
the
proposed
speed Briefly
press
the
rocker
switch
in
the
opposite
dijrection
to
the
green
arrow.
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Setting
the
speed
adjustmentIt
is
possible
to
set
whether
the
speed
limit
should
be
accepted
exactly,
or
with
a
tolerance
of
m15
km/h,
m10
mph
to
+15
km/h,
+10
mph.
Via
iDrive:1.My
Vehicle2.Vehicle
settings3.Speed
Limit
Assist4.Adjust
suggestion:5.Confirm
the
desired
setting.
System
limits
Speed
Limit
Assist
is
based
on
the
Speed
Limit
Info
system,
meaning
that
the
system
limits
of
Speed
Limit
Info,
see
page
155,
must
also
be
considered.
Depending
on
the
country,
displayed
speed
limj
its
may
not
be
available
for
acceptance,
or
only
available
with
restrictions,
for
example
with
speed
information
from
the
navigation
system.
Steering
and
lane
control assistant
Principle
The
system
helps
the
driver
keep
the
vehicle
in
lane.
To
do
this,
the
system
assists
by
performj ing
steering
movements,
for
example
when
corjnering.
General
The
system
detects
the
position
of
the
lane markings
and
the
vehicle
driving
in
front
using
five
radar
sensors
and
a
camera.
Depending
on
the
speed,
the
system
orientates
itself
using
the
lane
markings
and
vehicles
driving in
front.
Sensors
on
the
steering
wheel
detect
whether the
steering
wheel
is
being
touched.
Safety
note
WARNING
The
system
does
not
relieve
you
of
your
perj
sonal
responsibility
to
assess
the
traffic
situaj
tion
correctly.
Due
to
system
limitations,
it
canj
not
respond
independently
and
appropriately
in
all
traffic
conditions.
There
is
a
danger
of
accij
dents.
Adapt
your
driving
style
to
the
traffic
conditions.
Observe
the
traffic
situation
and
inj
tervene
actively
if
the
situation
warrants
it.
Overview
Button
on
the
steering
wheel
ButtonFunctionSteering
and
lane
control
assistant
inj
cluding
traffic-queue
assistant
on/off,
see
page
229.
Radar
sensors
The
radar
sensors
are
in
the
bumpers.
Front
bumper
in
middle.
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Front
bumper
at
side.
Rear
bumper.
Keep
the
bumpers
clean
and
unobstructed
in
the area
of
the
radar
sensors.
Camera
The
camera
is
located
on
the
front
side
of
the rearview
mirror.
Keep
the
windscreen
clean
and
clear
in
the
area
in
front
of
the
rearview
mirror.
Operating
requirements
The
following
operating
requirements
must
be met
for
the
system:
'xSpeed
under
210
km/h/130
mph.'xThe
driving
path
is
sufficiently
wide.'xAbove
70
km/h,
approximately
43
mph:
lanedemarcations
are
detected
on
both
sides.'xBelow
70
km/h,
approximately
43
mph:
lane
markings
on
both
sides
or
a
vehicle
driving
in
front
is/are
detected.'xHands
on
the
steering
wheel.'xSufficient
corner
radius.'xDriving
in
the
centre
of
the
lane.'xTurn
indicator
switched
off.'xCamera
calibration
procedure
directly
after
vehicle
delivery
is
completed.
Switching
on/off
Switching
on Press
the
button
on
the
steering
wheel.
Steering
wheel
symbol
illuminates
grey.
System
is
on
standby
and
does
not
make
any
steering
movements.
System
activates
automatically
when
all
operatj ing
requirements
are
met,
see
page
229.
Steering
wheel
symbol
illuminates
green.
The
system
is
active.
When
the
system
switched
on,
the
person
warnj ing
with
City
braking
function
and
the
side
collijsion
warning
are
active.
Switching
off Press
the
button
on
the
steering
wheel.
The
display
is
no
longer
illuminated.
The
system
does
not
execute
any
supporting
steering
movements.
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Interrupting
automatically
The
system
interrupts
automatically
in
the
following
situations:'xAt
a
speed
above
210
km/h/130
mph.'xWhen
the
steering
wheel
is
released.'xWhen
the
steering
wheel
is
turned
sharply.'xWhen
leaving
your
own
lane.'xWith
the
turn
indicator
switched
on.'xWhen
the
lane
is
too
narrow.'xIf
no
lane
marking
has
been
detected
for
a certain
time
and
there
is
no
vehicle
driving
in
front.
Steering
wheel
symbol
illuminates
grey.
System
is
on
standby
and
does
not
make any
steering
movements.
System
activates
automatically
when
all
operatj
ing
requirements
are
met,
see
page
229.
Displays
in
the
instrument
cluster
SymbolDescriptionSteering
wheel
symbol
grey:
System
on
standby.Steering
wheel
symbol
green:
System
is
activated.Yellow
steering
wheel
symbol
flashing
and
an
acoustic
signal,
if
applicable:
Lane
marking
driven
over.
The
steering
wheel
vibrates
where
applicable.Yellow
steering
wheel
symbol
and
an
acoustic
signal,
if
applicaj
ble:
System
interruption
is
imminent.SymbolDescriptionSteering
wheel
symbol
flashes
red,
signal
sounds:
System
is
switching
off.Green
steering
wheel
symbol
and
lane
marking
symbol:
The
system
is
helping
the
driver
keep
the
vehicle
in
lane.Green
steering
wheel
symbol,
grey
lane
marking
symbol:
No
lane
marking
detected,
the
vehicle
follows
the
vehicle
drivj
ing
in
front.
The
limits
of
steering
assistance when
cornering
may
have
been
reached.Steering
wheel
symbol
yellow:
Hands
are
not
around
the
steerj
ing
wheel.
System
remains
acj
tive.Red
steering
wheel
symbol,
acoustic
signal:
Hands
are
not
around
the
steerj ing
wheel.
System
interruption
is
imminent.
The
system
does
not
execute
any
supporting
steering
movej
ments.
With
Active
Cruise
Control
the
system
will
reduce
the
speed
if
applicable.
Displays
in
the
Head-Up
Display
All
the
system
information
can
also
be
displayed in
the
Head-Up
Display.
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Steering
assistance
when
changing
lanes
Principle
The
system
provides
the
driver
with
additional
support
when
changing
lanes
on
multi-lane
roads.
Operating
requirements'xOperating
requirements
of
the
steering
and lane
control
assistant
are
met,
see
page
229.'xDriving
on
a
road
with
physical
barriers.'xLane
marking
detected.'xLane
Change
Warning
and
steering
intervenj
tion
are
switched
on,
see
page
193.'xSpeed
between
70
km/h,
approx.
43
mph
and
180
km/h,
approx.
110
mph.
Changing
lanes
1.Ensure
that
the
traffic
situation
permits
a
lane
change.2.Push
and
hold
the
turn
indicator
lever,
see
page
131,
in
the
desired
direction
as
far
as
the
resistance
point
to
indicate
briefly.
After
a
short
period,
steering
assistance
in
the
desired
direction
is
noticeable.
After
the
lane
change,
the
system
helps
the driver
keep
the
vehicle
in
lane.
Cancelling
a
lane
change
If
the
turn
indicator
lever
is
released
too
soon,
the
system
helps
the
driver
to
keep
in
the
original
lane.
System
limits
General The
system
cannot
be
activated
or
used
sensiblyin
certain
situations.
Safety
note
WARNING
The
system
may
not
respond
at
all,
or
may
rej
spond
too
late,
incorrectly,
or
without
justificaj
tion
due
to
limits
of
the
system.
There
is
a
danj
ger
of
accidents
or
damage
to
property.
Observe
the
information
on
the
system
limits
and
intervene
actively
if
necessary.
Hands
on
the
steering
wheel
In
the
following
situations,
contact
between
the
driver's
hands
and
the
steering
wheel
is
not
dej
tected
by
the
sensors:
'xDriving
when
wearing
gloves.'xCovers
on
the
steering
wheel.
Narrow
lanes
The
system
cannot
be
activated
or
used
sensibly
when
driving
in
narrow
lanes,
for
example
in
the
following
situations:
'xAt
road
works.'xWhere
there
are
emergency
lanes.'xIn
built-up
areas.
Weather
The
following
restrictions
may
apply
if
the weather
or
lighting
conditions
are
unfavourable:
'xImpaired
detection
of
vehicles
and
lane
markj
ings.'xBrief
interruptions
when
vehicles
have
already been
detected.
Examples
of
unfavourable
weather
or
lighting
conditions:
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'xWet
roads.'xSnowfall.'xSlush.'xFog.'xOncoming
light.
Pay
attention
when
driving
and
respond
to
the
prevailing
traffic
conditions.
If
necessary,
interj vene
actively,
for
example
by
braking,
steering
ormanoeuvring.
Park
Distance
Control
PDC
Principle PDC
provides
assistance
when
parking
the
vehij
cle.
Objects
in
front
of
or
behind
the
vehicle
as
it slowly
approaches
are
indicated
by
means
of
acoustic
signals
and
a
display
on
the
Control
Disj
play.
With
Park
Assistant:
obstacles
at
the
side
of
the
vehicle
detected
by
the
Park
Assistant
sensors
can
be
reported
by
the
Flank
protection,
see
page
235,
function
if
necessary.
General The
ultrasonic
sensors
for
measuring
distances
are
located
in
the
bumpers,
and
if
applicable
on
the
side
of
the
vehicle.
Their
range
is
approximately
2
m,
6
ft
depending
on
the
obstacle
and
environment.
An
acoustic
warning
sounds
in
the
event
of
an
imminent
collision
at
a
distance
of
approx.
70
cm,
27
in
from
the
object.
In
the
case
of
objects
behind
the
vehicle,
the
acoustic
warning
is
given
sooner,
at
a
distance
of approx.
1.50
m,
5
ft.
Safety
notes
WARNING
The
system
does
not
relieve
you
of
your
perj sonal
responsibility
to
assess
the
traffic
situaj
tion
correctly.
Due
to
system
limitations,
it
canj
not
respond
independently
and
appropriately
in
all
traffic
conditions.
There
is
a
danger
of
accij
dents.
Adapt
your
driving
style
to
the
traffic
conditions.
Observe
the
traffic
situation
and
inj
tervene
actively
if
the
situation
warrants
it.
WARNING
If
the
vehicle
is
travelling
at
high
speed
when
Park
Distance
Control
PDC
is
activated,
there
may
be
a
delayed
warning
because
of
physical
conditions.
There
is
a
danger
of
injury
or
damj
age
to
property.
Avoid
approaching
an
object
at
speed.
Avoid
moving
off
at
speed
while
Park
Distance
Control
PDC
is
not
yet
active.
Overview
Button
in
the
vehicle
Park
Assistant
button
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Assistance
Systems232
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Part
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