BMW 5 Series: Limits of the system
The collision warning has a limited capacity for detection. As a result,
incorrect or delayed warnings
may occur and consequently Evasion Aid is limited in its operation. It is also
possible that the following
vehicles are not detected:
- A slow vehicle when driving off at high speed.
- Vehicles that suddenly swerve or decelerate rapidly.
- Vehicles with an unusual rear view or with insufficiently visible rear
lights.
- Partially concealed vehicles.
- Two-wheeled vehicles travelling ahead.
The function of the KAFAS stereo camera and the radar sensors, and thus the
function of Evasion Aid
may be impaired in the following situations:
- Heavy fog, rain, spray or snow.
- Insufficient light.
- Strong light in the camera lens.
- If the field of view of the KAFAS stereo camera or the windscreen is
dirty.
- On sharp bends.
- Up to 10 seconds after engine start via the START-STOP button.
- On restriction or deactivation of the driving dynamics systems, for
example DSC OFF.
- During the calibration process for the KAFAS stereo camera immediately
after vehicle
delivery or a camera change.

Evasion Aid does not release the driver from his comprehensive
responsibility as the driver. There can
be functional limitations because of system restrictions.
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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
Features:
Chain drive at the side of the engine emitting the forces
Single-part chain drive for driving the camshafts
Single sleeve-type chain 8 mm
Electric motor of the combined oil-vacuum pump via a separate chain
Plastic tensioning and guide rail
Hydraulic chain tensioner with spring