BMW 5 Series: Functional principle
Depending on the speed, the system is guided by the lane edges or vehicles driving ahead.
The position of the lane edges and the vehicle driving ahead is determined with the help of five radar sensors and the KAFAS stereo camera.
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G30 Installation locations of radar sensors and KAFAS stereo camera
- Control unit for radar sensor, right (RSR)
- KAFAS stereo camera
- Blind Spot Detection (primary)
- Blind Spot Detection (secondary)
- Control unit for radar sensor, left (RSL)
- Active Cruise Control (ACC)
The system has two subfunctions: the Traffic Jam Assistant (second generation) and the Active Lane Keeping Assistant.
The Traffic Jam Assistant is available for speeds up to approximately 43 mph (70 km/h), the Active Lane Keeping Assistant from approximately 43 mph (70 km/h) to approximately 130 mph (210 km/h).
The table below shows an overview of the differences between the two subfunctions:
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If the Traffic Jam and Active Lane Keeping Assistants are activated, the Side Collision Avoidance is also interlinked.
Hands-off-Detection
To ensure the driver is alert and able to react, he is urged to always have both hands on the steering wheel when the Active Lane Keeping Assistant and Traffic Jam Assistant are activated (established in the German road traffic regulations). If the driver takes both hands off the steering wheel rim, control is stopped after a few seconds during active control and the driver is requested to take over steering.
Additional information about Hands-off-Detection may be found in the "G12 Driver Assistance Systems" reference manual.
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Functional prerequisites
The following prerequisites must be met in order for the Active Lane Keeping
Assistant and Traffic
Jam Assistant to be used:
Speed must be below 130 mph (210 km/h).
Above 43 mph (70 km/h
Steering interventions
If the current course of the vehicle deviates too much from the target
trajectory (path curve), a steering
correction is initiated.
The steering intervention is a corrective measure. This means the
Operation
The system is switched on via the Traffic Jam Assistant button on the
multifunction steering wheel
(MFL).
G30 buttons for ACC Stop&Go with Active Driving Assistant Plus optional
equipment
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Vehicle tool kit, Wiper blades
Vehicle tool kit
The onboard vehicle tool kit is located in the left
storage compartment of the cargo area.
Wiper blades
Safety information
NOTICE
The window may sustain damage if the wiper
falls onto it without the wiper blade installed.
There is a risk of damage to property. Hold the
wiper firml
Cameras
The camera systems provide support for parking, maneuvering and for complex
exits and
intersections.
The range of camera systems offered has changed completely with the G30. With
the exception of the
rear view camera, the systems are no longer available as individual items of
optional equipment.
