BMW 5 SERIES 2018 Owners Manual

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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Switching
on/off
Switching
on
automatically The system switches on automatically in the foljlowing situations:'xIf selector lever position R is engaged when
the engine is running.'xWhile approaching detected obstacles if the speed is slower than approx. 2.5 mph/4 km/h.
The activation distance depends on the situaj
tion in question.
You may switch automatic activation on and off
when obstacles are detected.
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Parking"4."Automatic PDC activation": depending on the vehicle equipment.5."Automatic PDC activation"
The setting is stored for the driver profile curj
rently used.
Depending on equipment, an additional camera
view is also switched on.
Automatic
deactivation
during
forward
travel
The system switches off when a certain driving
distance or speed is exceeded.
Switch the system back on, if needed.
Switching
on/off
manually Press park assistance button.
'xOn: the LED lights up.'xOff: the LED goes out.
The rearview camera image is displayed if the rej
verse gear is engaged when pressing the park assistance button.
WARNING
Signal
tones General
information
When approaching an object, an intermittent
sound indicates the position of the object. E.g., if
an object is detected to the left rear of the vehij
cle, a signal tone sounds from the left rear
speaker.
The shorter the distance to the object, the shorter the intervals.
If the distance to a detected object is less than
approx. 10 inches/25 cm, a continuous tone is
sounded.
If there are objects in front of and behind the vej hicle at the same time, with a distance smaller
than approx. 10 in/25 cm, an alternating constant
tone will sound.
Steptronic transmission: the intermittent tone
and constant tone are switched off if the selector lever position P is engaged.
The intermittent tone is switched off after a short
time when the vehicle is stationary.
Volume
The ratio of the PDC signal tone volume to the
entertainment volume can be adjusted.
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Tone"4."Volume settings"5."PDC"6.Set the desired value.
The setting is stored for the driver profile curj
rently used.
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Visual
warning
The approach of the vehicle to an object isshown on the Control Display. Objects that are
farther away are already displayed on the Control
Display before a signal sounds.
The display appears as soon as PDC is activated.
The range of the sensors is represented in the
colors green, yellow and red.
Pathway lines are faded in for better estimation of the required space.
When the image of the rearview camera is disj
played, the switch can be made to PDC or to a
different view with obstacle markings as needed:
"Rear view camera"
Crossing traffic warning, refer to page 238: dej
pending on the equipment, it is warned in the
PDC display against vehicles approaching in the front or rear from the side.
With
parking
assistant
and
Steptronic
transmission:
emergency
braking
function,
Active
PDC
Concept
The emergency braking function of PDC initiates
an emergency braking in case of acute risk of collision.
General
information Due to system limits, a collision cannot be prejvented under all circumstances.
The function is available from walking speed
while backing up or rolling backward.
A press of the accelerator pedal interrupts thebraking intervention.
After emergency braking to a stop, further creepj
ing toward an obstacle is possible. To creep toj ward the obstacle, lightly press the acceleratorpedal and release it again.
If the accelerator pedal is heavily depressed, the
vehicle drives off as usual. Manual braking is posj
sible at any time.
The system uses the ultrasound sensors of PDC
and parking assistant.
Safety
information
WARNING
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driverss personal judgment in assessing the traffic situation. There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch
traffic and vehicle surroundings closely and acj
tively intervene where appropriate.
Activating/deactivating
the
system
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Parking"4."Active PDC with braking interv."5."Active PDC with braking interv."
The setting is stored for the driver profile curj
rently used.
System
limits The system cannot be used in the following sitj
uations, for example:
'xWhen driving with a trailer.
If required, deactivate the system via iDrive where applicable.
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With
parking
assistant:
side
protection
Concept
The system warns of obstacles on the side of the vehicle.
General
information The system uses the ultrasound sensors of PDC
and parking assistant.
Display
To protect the sides of the vehicle, obstacle
markings are displayed on the vehicle at the sides.
'xColor markings: warning against detected objstacles.'xGray markings, hatched area: no obstacleswere detected.'xNo markings, black area: the area next to the
vehicle was not yet captured.
Limits
of
side
protection
The system only displays stationary obstacles
that were previously detected by sensors while
passing them.
The system does not detect whether an obstacle moves later on. If the vehicle is stationary, the
markings are shown in black after a certain time.
The area next to the vehicle must be newly capj
tured.
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.
Limits
of
ultrasonic
measurement
Ultrasonic measurements might not function in
the following situations:
'xFor small children and animals.'xFor persons with certain clothing, for instance coats.'xWith external interference of the ultrasound,
for instance from passing vehicles or loud
machines.'xWhen sensors are dirty, iced over, damaged
or out of position.'xUnder certain weather conditions such as
high relative humidity, wet conditions, snowj
fall, extreme heat, or strong wind.'xWith tow bars and trailer couplings of other
vehicles.'xWith thin or wedge-shaped objects.'xWith moving objects.'xWith elevated, protruding objects such as ledges.'xWith objects with corners, edges, and
smooth surfaces.'xWith objects with a fine surface structure
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'xWith obstacles and persons at the edge ofthe lane.'xWith soft obstacles or obstacles covered in
foam material.'xWith plants and bushes.'xLow objects already displayed, for instance
curbs, can move into the blind area of the sensors before or after a continuous tonesounds.'xCargo that extends beyond the perimeter of
the vehicle is not taken into account by the
system.
False
warnings
The system may issue a warning under the folj
lowing conditions even though there is no obstaj
cle within the detection range:
'xIn heavy rain.'xWhen sensors are very dirty or covered with
ice.'xWhen sensors are covered in snow.'xOn rough road surfaces.'xOn uneven surfaces, such as speed bumps.'xIn large buildings with right angles and smooth walls, for instance in underground gaj
rages.'xIn automatic vehicle washes.'xDue to heavy exhaust.'xDue to other ultrasound sources, for instance sweeping machines, high pressure steam
cleaners or neon lights.
To prevent false alarms, switch off automatic
PDC activation on obstacle detection, for inj
stance in automatic vehicle washes, refer to page 217.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed.
White symbol is displayed, and the rangeof the sensors is dimmed on the Control
Display.
PDC has failed. Have the system checked by a dealerss service center or another qualified servj
ice center or repair shop.
Without
Surround
View:rearview
camera
Concept
The rearview camera provides assistance in
parking and maneuvering backwards. The area
behind the vehicle is shown on the Control Disj
play.
Safety
information
WARNING
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driverss personal judgment in assessing the traffic situation. There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch
traffic and vehicle surroundings closely and acj tively intervene where appropriate.
Overview
Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment:
button
in
the
vehicle
Park assistance button
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