BMW 5 Series: General Information
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An initial overview of the vehicle is provided in
the first chapter.
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This Owner's Manual describes all models and
all standard, country-specific and optional equipment
that is offered in the model series. Therefore,
this Owner's Manual also describes and illustrates
fe
Intended use
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Owner's Manual.
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Technical vehicle data.
The traffic, speed, and safety laws where the
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Concept
The system reacts to vehicles approaching from
behind.
General information
Two radar sensors in the rear bumper monitor
the area behind the vehicle.
When a vehicle approaches from the rear at a
certain speed, the system responds as follows:
Active Protection: when a
collision seems to b
Concept
The system helps to avoid imminent side collisions.
General information
Four radar sensors in the bumpers monitor the
area next to the vehicle in the speed range from
approx. 45 mph/70 km/h to approx.
130 mph/210 km/h.
The front camera determines the lane marking
positions.
If, for instan