BMW 5 SERIES 2018 Owners Manual

Intelligent
Safety
ConceptIntelligent Safety enables central operation of the
driver assistance system.
General
information Depending on how the vehicle is equipped, Inteljligent Safety consists of one or more systems
that can help prevent an imminent collision.
'xApproach control warning with light braking
function, refer to page 172.'xEvasion assistance, refer to page 176.'xPerson warning with City light braking funcj
tion, refer to page 178.'xNight Vision with pedestrian and animal dej
tection, refer to page 181.'xLane departure warning, refer to page 185.'xActive Blind Spot Detection, refer to
page 188.'xSide collision warning, refer to page 191.
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 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.
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
Switching
on/off Some Intelligent Safety systems are automatij
cally active after every departure. Some Intellij
gent Safety systems activate according to the last setting.
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.
Press button:
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The menu for the intelligent safety system is disjplayed.
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 menu
are activated.
Press button repeatedly. The followingsettings are switched between:
"ALL ON": all Intelligent Safety systems are switched on. Basic settings are activated for the
sub-functions, for instance setting for warning
time.
"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.
Approach
control
warningwith
light
braking
function
Concept
The system can help prevent accidents. If an acj
cident cannot be prevented, the system will help reduce the collision speed.
The system sounds a warning before an immij nent collision and activates brakes independj
ently, if needed.
General
informationThe system is controlled using a camera.
If the vehicle is equipped with a radar sensor, theapproach control warning is additionally controlj
led via the cruise control radar sensor.
Intersection warning when equipped with a radar sensor: in addition, a warning is issued at interjsections and junctions if a risk of collision with
crossing traffic is detected.
The approach control warning is available even if
cruise control has been deactivated.
With the vehicle approaching another vehicle inj
tentionally, the approach control warning and
braking are delayed in order to avoid false sysj
tem reactions.
The system issues a two-phase warning of a
possible risk of collision with vehicles at speeds
above approx. 3 mph/5 km/h. Time of warnings
may vary with the current driving situation.
Detection
range
Objects that the system can detect are taken
into account.
Intersection warning: the system is also able to detect vehicles crossing your direction of travel
when these vehicles enter into the detection
range of the system.
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.
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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
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
Camera
The camera is installed near the interior mirror.
Keep the windshield in front of the interior mirror clean and clear.
With
Active
Cruise
Control:
radar
sensor
The radar sensor is located in the lower area of the front bumper.
Always keep radar sensor clean and unobj
structed.
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.
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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 menu
are 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.
Setting
the
warning
time
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Intelligent Safety"4."Frontal Collision Warn."5.Select the desired setting.The selected time is stored for the driver profile
currently used.
Warning
with
braking
function Display
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.Crossing traffic warning:
Symbol flashes red and an acoustic
signal sounds: acute warning when
vehicles cross your direction of
travel.
Brake and make an evasive maneuj
ver, if necessary.
Prewarning
This warning is issued, for instance when there is
the impending danger of a collision or the disj tance to the vehicle ahead is too small.
If a prewarning is issued, intervene in the situajtion yourself.
Acute
warning
with
braking
function
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 necessary, the system provides assistance, such as with an automatic braking inj
tervention, in a possible risk of collision.
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Acute warnings can also be triggered without
previous forewarning.
Brake
intervention,
City
light
braking
function
The warning prompts the driver to react. During
a warning, the maximum braking force is used
when the brake is actuated. Prerequisite is suffij
ciently quick and hard stepping on the brake
pedal.
The system can additionally assist possibly with
automatic braking intervention if there is a risk of
a collision.
When the vehicle is traveling at a low speed, the
vehicle may come to a complete stop.
The braking intervention takes place up to apj
prox. 50 mph/80 km/h.
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 acjtively moving the steering wheel.
Object detection can be restricted. Follow the
limitations of the detection range and functional restrictions.
With
radar
sensor
and
Active
Cruise
Control:
braking
intervention
The warning prompts the driver to react. During
a warning, the maximum braking force is used when the brake is actuated. Prerequisite is suffij
ciently quick and hard stepping on the brake
pedal.
The system can assist with automatic braking inj
tervention if there is a risk of a collision.
The braking intervention can bring the vehicle to
a complete stop.
The braking intervention occurs only if vehicle
stability has not been restricted, for instance by
deactivating the DSC Dynamic Stability Control.At speeds above approx. 130 mph/210 km/h, the
braking intervention occurs as a brief braking
pressure. No automatic delay occurs.
The driver may cancel the braking intervention
by stepping on the accelerator pedal or by acj
tively moving the steering wheel.
Cross-traffic warning: brake intervention is not
performed in the event of cross traffic.
Object detection can be restricted. Follow the
limitations of the detection range and functional
restrictions.
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 rej
garding the system limits and actively intervene
if needed.
Upper
speed
limit
If the vehicle speed exceeds approx.
155 mph/250 km/h, the system is deactivated
temporarily. As soon as the speed drops back down below this value, the system once again
responds according to the setting.
Intersection warning: the vehicle responds to
crossing traffic if its own speed is below approx.
40 mph/65 km/h.
Detection
range The system's detection potential is limited.
Thus, a system reaction might not come or might come late.
The following situations may not be detected, for
instance:
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'xVehicles that suddenly swerve in front of you,
or sharply decelerating vehicles.'xVehicles with an unusual rear appearance.'xTwo-wheeled vehicles ahead of you.'xIntersection warning: crossing vehicles if their
speed is higher than your own speed.
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.
Warning
sensitivity
The more sensitive the warning settings are, for
example the warning time, the more warnings are
displayed. Therefore, there may also be an exj
cess of premature or unjustified warnings and rej
actions.
Evasion
assistance
Concept
The system supports the driver in making evaj sive maneuvers in certain situations, such aswhen obstacles suddenly appear.
General
informationThe system issues a warning and intervenes to
support the driver if a lateral evasive maneuver is
possible. Sensors monitor and detect the clearj
ance around the vehicle. If the system identifies space alongside the vehicle, it supports an evaj
sive maneuver begun by the driver by safely proj viding targeted steering support.
Detection
range
Objects that the system can detect are taken
into account.
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.
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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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