BMW 5 Series: Limits of the system
The function of the Intersection Warning may be restricted because of system
limits or unfavorable
conditions in the following situations, for example:
- If there are other objects in the field of view of the sensors that are
concealing the cross traffic.
- Heavy fog, rain or snow.
- If the front bumper is dirty or iced up.
- If stickers have been attached near the radar sensors on the bumper.
- If the speed of the approaching vehicle is very high.
- If crossing objects are moving very slowly.
- If it is almost impossible to detect the crossing traffic because of the
way the road runs or
topographical conditions, for example in tight bends, building complexes in
the way etc.

The system does not replace the personal assessment of the road and the
traffic situation.
The Intersection Warning is only intended to assist the driver. There can be
functional limitations
because of system restrictions or unfavorable topographical conditions.
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History
Historical overview of the BMW 5 Series
E12 (1972-1981)
E28 (1981-1987)
E34 (1987-1995)
E39 (1995-2003)
E60/E61 (2003-2010)
F10/F11 (2010-2016)
G30 (SOP late 2016 as 2017 MY)
Overview of system descriptions
Many of the systems used are already known from the current BMW 7 Series G1
Concept
At blind driveways or when driving out of diagonal
parking spaces, approaching cross traffic is
detected sooner by the system than is possible
from the driver's seat.
General information
Two radar sensors in the rear bumper monitor
the area behind the vehicle.
The system indicates approach