BMW M5 2018 Owners Manual

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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Ultrasonic
sensorsUltrasonic
sensors
of
the
PDC,for
example
in
the
bumpers.
Operating
requirements To
ensure
full
functional
capability:'xDo
not
cover
sensors,
for
example
by
stickj
ers,
bicycle
rack.'xKeep
the
sensors
clean
and
unobstructed.
Switching
on/off
Switching
on
automatically The
system
switches
on
automatically
in
thefollowing
situations:
'xIf
selector
lever
position
R
is
engaged
while
the
engine
is
running.'xWhen
approaching
detected
obstacles,
if
the speed
is
below
approximately
4
km/h,
approxj
imately
2.5
mph.
The
activation
distance
dej
pends
on
the
respective
situation.
Automatic
switch-on
when
obstacles
are
detecj
ted
can
be
activated
and
deactivated.
Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.Vehicle
settings3.Parking4.Automatic
PDC
activation:
depending
on the
equipment
installed.5.Automatic
PDC
activation
The
setting
is
saved
for
the
currently
used
driverprofile.
Depending
on
the
equipment
version,
a
respecj
tive
camera
view
is
switched
on
additionally.
Automatic
switching
off
when
moving
forwards
The
system
switches
off
when
a
certain
distance
or
speed
is
exceeded.
Switch
the
system
back
on
if
necessary.
Switching
on/off
manually Press
the
Park
Assistant
button.'xOn:
the
LED
is
illuminated.'xOff:
the
LED
is
extinguished.
The
image
from
the
rearview
camera
is
shown
when
reverse
gear
is
engaged
and
the
Park
Asj sistant
button
is
pressed.
Warning Acoustic
signals
General
An
intermittent
sound
respectively
indicates
the
position
of
an
object
as
the
vehicle
approaches
it.
For
instance,
if
an
object
is
identified
to
the
rear
left
of
the
vehicle,
the
acoustic
signal
is
emitted
from
the
rear
left
loudspeaker.
The
shorter
the
distance
to
an
object,
the
shorter
the
intervals
become.
If
the
distance
to
a
detected
object
is
less
than
approximately
25
cm,
10
in,
a
continuous
tone
sounds.
If
there
are
objects
in
front
of
and
behind
the
vej hicle
at
the
same
time,
and
they
are
at
a
distance
of
less
than
approximately
25
cm,
10
in,
an
alterj
nating
continuous
tone
sounds.
The
intermittent
tone
and
the
continuous
tone
are
switched
off
when
selector
lever
position
P
is
engaged.
With
the
vehicle
at
a
standstill,
the
intermittent sound
is
switched
off
after
a
short
period
of
time.
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Volume
control
It
is
possible
to
set
the
ratio
between
the
volume
of
the
PDC
acoustic
signal
and
the
volume
of
the entertainment
source
playback.
Via
iDrive:1.My
Vehicle2.iDrive
settings3.Sound4.Volume
settings5.PDC6.Set
the
desired
value.
The
setting
is
saved
for
the
currently
used
driver profile.
Visual
warning
The
approach
of
the
vehicle
to
an
object
is shown
on
the
Control
Display.
Objects
that
are
further
away
are
already
displayed
before
an
acoustic
signal
is
given.
The
display
appears
as
soon
as
PDC
is
activated.
The
recording
range
of
the
sensors
is
shown
in
green,
yellow
and
red.
Driving
path
lines
are
displayed
for
better
estimaj tion
of
the
space
required.
If
the
rearview
camera
image
is
shown,
it
is
posj
sible
to
change
over
to
PDC
or,
if
required,
to
anj
other
view
with
obstacle
markings:


Rear
view
camera
Crossing
traffic
warning,
see
page
251:
dependj
ing
on
equipment,
the
PDC
display
also
warns
about
vehicles
approaching
from
the
sides
at
the
front
and
rear.
With
Park
Assistant:
emergency
braking
function,
Active
PDC
Principle
The
emergency
brake
function
of
PDC
initiates
emergency
braking
in
the
event
of
imminent
colj lision
danger.
General
Due
to
the
system
limits,
a
collision
cannot
be prevented
under
all
circumstances.
The
function
is
available
at
speeds
below
walkingspeed
when
driving
or
rolling
in
reverse.
Pressing
the
accelerator
pedal
interrupts
thebraking
intervention.
After
emergency
braking
to
a
stop,
it
is
possible to
continue
a
slow
approach
to
the
obstacle.
To
approach,
lightly
depress
the
accelerator.
If
the
accelerator
is
depressed
more
firmly,
the
vehicle
pulls
away
as
normal.
Manual
braking
is possible
at
any
time.
The
system
uses
the
ultrasonic
sensors
of
PDC and
Park
Assistant.
Safety
note
WARNING
The
system
does
not
relieve
you
of
your
perj
sonal
responsibility
to
assess
the
traffic
situaj
tion
correctly.
There
is
a
danger
of
accidents. Adapt
your
driving
style
to
the
traffic
conditions.
Additionally,
look
directly
to
check
the
traffic
sitj
uation
and
the
area
around
the
vehicle
and
inj tervene
actively
in
the
corresponding
situations.
Activating/deactivating
the
system
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4.Active
PDC
emergency
intervention5.Active
PDC
emergency
interv.
The
setting
is
saved
for
the
currently
used
driverprofile.
System
limits The
system
cannot
be
used
in
the
following
sitj
uations,
for
example:
'xWhen
driving
with
a
trailer.
If
necessary,
deactivate
the
system
via
iDrive where
applicable.
With
Park
Assistant:
flank
protection
Principle
The
system
warns
about
obstacles
at
the
side
of the
vehicle.
GeneralThe
system
uses
the
ultrasonic
sensors
of
PDC
and
Park
Assistant.
Display
Obstacle
markings
are
displayed
at
the
sides
of the
vehicle
to
protect
the
vehicle's
flanks.
'xColoured
markings:
warning
that
obstacles
have
been
detected.'xGrey
markings,
hatched
surface:
no
obstacles
have
been
detected.'xNo
markings,
black
surface:
the
area
adjacent to
the
vehicle
has
not
yet
been
detected.Limits
of
the
flank
protection
The
system
only
shows
stationary
obstacles
thatwere
previously
detected
by
the
sensors
whendriving
past.
The
system
does
not
detect
whether
an
obstacle subsequently
moves.
The
markings
are
shown
inblack
after
a
certain
time
when
the
vehicle
is
staj
tionary.
The
area
next
to
the
vehicle
must
be
dej tected
again.
Flank
protection
is
not
available
when
the
trailer socket
is
occupied.
System
limits
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.
With
a
trailer
or
when
the
trailer
socket
is
in
use
The
rear
PDC
functions
are
switched
off.
A
white
symbol
is
shown.
Depending
on
the
equipment
installed, the
detection
range
of
the
sensors
is
shown
dark
on
the
Control
Display.
Limits
of
the
ultrasound
measurement
Certain
conditions
and
objects
may
push
ultraj
sound
measurement
to
its
limits,
including
the following:
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children
and
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'xExternal
interference
of
the
ultrasound,
for
exj
ample
by
passing
vehicles
or
loud
machines.'xSensors
which
are
dirty,
iced-up,
damaged
or
incorrectly
adjusted.'xCertain
weather
conditions,
for
example
high
humidity,
wet
conditions,
snowfall,
extreme heat
or
strong
wind.'xThe
trailer
drawbars
and
tow
hitches
of
other
vehicles.'xThin
or
wedge-shaped
objects.'xMoving
objects.'xHigher
protruding
objects,
for
example
proj
jecting
walls.'xObjects
with
corners,
edges
and
smooth
surj
faces.'xObjects
with
fine
surfaces
or
structures,
for
example
fences.'xObjects
with
porous
surfaces.'xSmall
and
low
objects
such
as
boxes.'xObstacles
and
people
at
the
edge
of
the
lane.'xSoft
obstacles
or
obstacles
covered
in
foam.'xPlants
or
shrubs.'xLow
objects
already
indicated,
such
as
kerbs,
may
enter
the
sensors'
blind
areas
before
or
after
a
continuous
tone
is
given.'xThe
system
does
not
take
into
account
loads projecting
beyond
the
outline
of
the
vehicle.
False
alarms
Under
the
following
conditions,
the
system
can
issue
a
warning
although
there
is
no
obstacle
in the
detection
range:
'xIn
heavy
rain.'xIf
the
sensors
are
very
dirty
or
covered
with
ice.'xIf
the
sensors
are
covered
with
snow.'xOn
rough
road
surfaces.'xOn
uneven
ground,
for
example
speed bumps.'xIn
large,
rectangular
buildings
with
smoothwalls,
for
example
underground
car
parks.'xIn
washing
bays
and
car
washes.'xDue
to
dense
exhaust
gases.'xIf
the
cover
of
the
trailer
tow
hitch
is
incorj
rectly
seated.'xDue
to
other
ultrasonic
sources,
for
example
sweeping
machines,
steam-jet
cleaners
or
neon
lights.
To
reduce
false
alarms,
switch
off
automatic
actij vation
of
PDC
when
obstacles
are
detected
ifnecessary,
for
example
in
automatic
car
washes,
see
page
233.
Malfunction
A
Check
Control
message
is
shown.
A
white
symbol
is
shown
and
the
recordjing
area
of
the
sensors
is
shown
in
dark
colour
on
the
Control
Display.
PDC
has
failed.
Have
the
system
checked
by
a Service
Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workj shop.
Without
Surround
View: rearview
camera
Principle
The
rearview
camera
provides
assistance
when reverse
parking
or
manoeuvring.
It
does
this
byshowing
an
image
of
the
area
behind
the
vehicleon
the
Control
Display.
Safety
note
WARNING
The
system
does
not
relieve
you
of
your
perj
sonal
responsibility
to
assess
the
traffic
situaj
tion
correctly.
There
is
a
danger
of
accidents. Adapt
your
driving
style
to
the
traffic
conditions.
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Additionally,
look
directly
to
check
the
traffic
sitj
uation
and
the
area
around
the
vehicle
and
inj tervene
actively
in
the
corresponding
situations.
Overview Depending
on
the
equipmentinstalled:
button
in
the
vehicle
Park
Assistant
button
Camera
The
camera
lens
is
located
in
the
handle
strip
of
the
boot
lid.
Dirt
can
impair
the
quality
of
the
image.
Clean
the camera
lens
if
required.
Switching
on/off
Switching
on
automatically The
system
is
automatically
switched
on
if
selecj
tor
lever
position
R
is
engaged
while
the
engine
is
running.
Automatic
switching
off
when
moving
forwards
The
system
switches
off
when
a
certain
distance
or
speed
is
exceeded.
Switch
the
system
back
on
if
necessary.
Depending
on
the
equipment
installed:
switching
on/off
manually
Press
the
Park
Assistant
button.'xOn:
the
LED
is
illuminated.'xOff:
the
LED
is
extinguished.
The
parking
assistance
functions
are
shown
on
the
Control
Display.
Switching
the
view
via
iDrive If
the
rear-view
camera
view
is
not
displayed,change
the
view
via
iDrive:
1.If
necessary,
tilt
the
Controller
to
the
left.2.

Rear
view
camera
The
image
from
the
rearview
camera
is
shown.
Operating
requirements
'xThe
rearview
camera
is
switched
on.'xThe
boot
lid
is
completely
closed.'xKeep
the
detection
area
of
the
camera
clear. Projecting
loads
or
carrier
systems
and
trailj
ers
that
are
not
connected
to
a
trailer
socket can
restrict
the
detection
area
of
the
camera.
Assistance
functions
GeneralA
number
of
assistance
functions
can
be
active
simultaneously.
The
assistance
functions
can
be
activated
manj
ually.
'x

Parking
guidance
lines.
Driving
path
lines
and
turning
circle
lines
are
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Obstacle
marking.
Depending
on
the
equipment
installed,
the obstacles
detected
by
Park
Distance
Control
PDC
are
displayed,
see
page
238,
by
markj
ings.'x

Towbar
zoom.
A
zoomed-in
image
of
the
trailer
tow
hitch
is
displayed,
see
page
238.
Parking
aid
lines
Driving
path
lines
The
driving
path
lines
help
you
to
estimate
the space
required
when
parking
and
manoeuvringon
a
level
road
surface.
The
driving
path
lines
are
dependent
on
the
steering
angle
and
are
continuously
adapted
to
steering
wheel
movements.
Turning
circle
lines
The
turning
circle
lines
can
only
be
shown
in
the camera
image
together
with
driving
path
lines.
The
turning
circle
lines
show
the
course
of
the
smallest
possible
turning
circle
on
a
level
road surface.
Once
the
steering
wheel
has
been
turned
bej
yond
a
certain
angle,
only
one
turning
circle
line is
displayed.
Parking
with
the
help
of
driving
path
and
turning
circle
lines1.Position
the
vehicle
so
that
the
red
turning circle
line
is
within
the
boundaries
of
the
parkj
ing
space.2.Turn
the
steering
wheel
so
that
the
green
driving
path
line
covers
the
corresponding turning
circle
line.
Obstacle
marking
Depending
on
the
equipment
installed,
obstaclesbehind
the
vehicle
are
detected
by
the
Park
Disjtance
Control
PDC
sensors.
Obstacle
markings
can
be
shown
in
the
image
from
the
rearview
camera.
The
colour
incrementation
corresponds
to
the markings
of
Park
Distance
Control
PDC.
Zoom
to
trailer
tow
hitch To
assist
with
connecting
up
a
trailer,
the
picture
area
around
the
trailer
tow
hitch
can
be
zoomed.
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Two
static
circle
segments
show
the
distance
between
the
trailer
and
the
trailer
tow
hitch.
A
docking
line
which
is
dependent
on
the
steerj ing
angle
assists
you
in
lining
up
the
trailer
towhitch
with
the
trailer.
When
zooming
in,
remember
that
the
view
might no
longer
show
certain
obstacles.
Setting
the
brightness
and
contrast
via
iDrive
With
rearview
camera
switched
on:
1.Tilt
the
Controller
to
the
left.2.'x

Brightness'x

Contrast3.Set
the
desired
value.
System
limits
Deactivated
camera
If
the
camera
is
deactivated,
for
example
when
the
boot
lid
is
opened,
the
camera
image
is
disj played
as
grey
hatching.
Detection
of
objects
Very
low
obstacles
and
higher,
protruding
obj
jects
such
as
ledges
cannot
be
detected
by
the
system.
Depending
on
the
equipment
installed,
some
asj sistance
functions
also
consider
Park
Distance Control
PDC
data.
Observe
the
notes
in
the
chapter
on
Park
Disj tance
Control
PDC.
The
objects
shown
on
the
Control
Display
may
be
closer
than
they
appear.
Do
not
estimate
the
distance
to
objects
based
on
the
display.
Surround
View
with
ParkAssistant
Plus
Principle
The
system
provides
assistance
with
parking
and
manoeuvring.
It
does
this
by
displaying
an
image
of
the
area
all
around
the
vehicle
on
the
Control
Display.
General
Several
cameras
capture
the
area
from
various selectable
perspectives.
In
addition,
assistance
functions,
for
example
help
lines,
can
be
shown
in
the
display.
The
following
camera
perspectives
can
be
disj
played:
'xAutomatic
camera
perspective,
see
page
241:
the
system
automatically
shows
the
appropriate
camera
perspective
dependj
ing
on
the
particular
driving
situation.'xRear-view
camera,
see
page
241:
for
reprej
senting
the
areas
behind
the
vehicle.'xFlank
view
right
and
left,
see
page
243:
for
representing
the
areas
to
the
sides
of
the
vej
hicle.'xCamera
perspective
movable
using
iDrive, see
page
241.'xPanorama
View,
see
page
244:
for
reprej
senting
crossing
traffic,
for
example
at
juncj tions
and
exits,
depending
on
which
gear
iscurrently
engaged.
Depending
on
the
view,
the
vehicle
surroundingsor
a
partial
area
are
displayed.
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Safety
note
WARNING
The
system
does
not
relieve
you
of
your
perj
sonal
responsibility
to
assess
the
traffic
situaj
tion
correctly.
There
is
a
danger
of
accidents.
Adapt
your
driving
style
to
the
traffic
conditions.
Additionally,
look
directly
to
check
the
traffic
sitj
uation
and
the
area
around
the
vehicle
and
inj
tervene
actively
in
the
corresponding
situations.
Overview
Buttons
in
the
vehicle
Park
Assistant
button
Panorama
View
Cameras
Front
camera
Rear-view
camera
One
camera
is
located
under
each
exterior
mirror
housing.
Dirt
on
the
camera
lenses
can
impair
the
quality
of
the
image.
Clean
the
camera
lenses
if
rej quired.
Switching
on/off
Switching
on
automatically The
system
is
automatically
switched
on
if
selecj
tor
lever
position
R
is
engaged
while
the
engine is
running.
The
camera
perspective
appropriate
for
the
corj responding
driving
situation
is
shown.
Switching
on/off
manually Press
the
Park
Assistant
button.
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the
LED
is
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