BMW 5 Series: Lane Keeping & Traffic Jam Assistants
What drivers wish for most while driving is relief from monotonous situations
such as sitting in a jam
or slow moving traffic. In addition to Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go
function, drivers are now also
supported by Active Lane Keeping Assistant. The Active Lane Keeping Assistant
was first introduced
in the G12.
The Active Lane Keeping Assistant and Traffic Jam Assistant are part of the
Active Driving Assistant
Plus, optional equipment (OE 5AT).
The system assists the driver in keeping the vehicle in lane by initiating
corrective steering
interventions if required.
G30 Active steering intervention
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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
sens
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
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
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Setting the language
The language to be used for voice activation and
system announcements can be set.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle".
2. "iDrive settings".
3. If necessary, "Language".
4. "Language:".
5. Select the desired language.
Setting the voice dialog
You can set the system to use standard
Fuel recommendation
General information
Depending on the region, many gas stations sell
fuel that has been customized to winter or
summer conditions. Fuel that is available in winter,
for instance helps make a cold start easier.
Gasoline
General information
For the best fuel efficiency, the gasoline