BMW 5 Series Owners & Service Manuals

BMW 5 Series: Operation

BMW 5 Series G30 2016-2024 Training Manual / Driver Assistance Systems / Cross Traffic Alert / Operation

Cross Traffic Alert can be switched on and off via the iDrive menu by making the following selection via the controller:

  • "My Vehicle"
  • "Vehicle settings"
  • "Parking"
  • "Cross traffic alert"

Cross Traffic Alert
G30 Cross Traffic Alert activation on the CID

  1. "Vehicle settings"
  2. "Parking"
  3. "Cross traffic alert" (switching the Cross Traffic Alert on and off)

If the Cross Traffic Alert has been activated in the iDrive menu, the function is switched on automatically as soon as the Park Distance Control or Panorama View is active.

The Cross Traffic Alert is deactivated automatically in the following situations:

  • If the driver's vehicle is travelling at a speed higher than walking speed (threshold value approximately 4 mph (7 km/h) ).
  • If the Traffic Jam Assistant is active.
  • If the driver is currently parking using the Parking Maneuvering Assistant.

Limits of the system

The function may be restricted in the following situations:

  • 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 bumper is dirty or iced over.
  • 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.
  • On sharp bends.

If a trailer socket is being used, for example to operate a trailer or bicycle carrier, the Cross Traffic Alert is not available for the area behind the vehicle.

    READ NEXT:

     Parking Maneuvering Assistant

    The Parking Maneuvering Assistant (PMA) supports the driver in many ways. The assistant measures the size of a gap between cars and decides, based on the result, whether the gap is large enough to a

     Parallel parking/perpendicular parking

    The Parking Maneuvering Assistant function facilitates maneuvering into parking spaces that are parallel (parallel parking) and perpendicular (bay parking) to the roadway. Curbside parking G30 Princ

     System wiring diagram

    The system wiring diagram on the next page shows an overview of the system components used when parking and maneuvering the vehicle. Depending on the vehicle equipment, partial scopes may also be in

    SEE MORE:

     Concierge service

    Concept The Concierge service offers information on events, gas stations or hotels, and provides phone numbers and addresses. A voice connection to the Concierge service is established for this purpose. Many hotels can be booked directly by the BMW Concierge service. The Concierge service is part of

     Adjusting

    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

    © 2019-2024 Copyright www.bmw5g30.com