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.
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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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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 prevented
under all circumstances.
The function is available below walking speed
when driving in reverse or rolling backwar
ABS prevents locking of the wheels during braking.
The vehicle maintains its steering power even
during full brake applications, thus increasing active
safety.
ABS is operational every time you start the engine.
Brake assistant
When you apply the brakes rapidly, this system
automatically boosts th