BMW 5 Series: System limits
General information
The system cannot be activated or meaningfully used in certain situations.
Safety information
Warning
The system is designed to operate in certain conditions and circumstances. Due to conditions or other factors, the system may not respond.
There may be a risk of accident or risk of damage to property. Actively intervene as warranted. Refer to the information in this Owner's Manual regarding the scope of the system's operation and limitations.
Hands on the steering wheel
The sensors cannot detect hand-steering wheel contact in the following situations:
- Driving with gloves.
- Protective covers on the steering wheel.
Narrow lanes
When driving within narrow lanes, the system cannot be activated or effectively used, for instance in the following situations:
- In construction areas.
- In rescue lanes.
- Within city limits.
Weather
The following restrictions can occur under unfavorable weather or light conditions:
- Poorer recognition of vehicles and lane markings.
- Short-term interruptions for vehicles that are already recognized.
Examples of unfavorable weather or light conditions:
- Wet conditions.
- Snowfall.
- Slush.
- Fog.
- Glare.
Drive attentively, and react to the current traffic situation. If necessary, intervene actively, for instance by braking, steering or evading.
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Concept, General information, Safety information
Concept
PDC is a support when parking. Objects that you
are approaching slowly in front of or behind the
vehicle are indicated by signal tones and a display
on the Control Display.
With Parking Assis
Overview
Button in the vehicle
Park assistance button
Ultrasound sensors
Ultrasound sensors of the PDC,
for instance in the bumpers.
Functional requirements
Ensure full functionality:
Do not cover sensors,
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Forward parking
Parking
While driving forward, the system applies minor
steering corrections as needed.
1. Approach the parking space driving forward,
centered and in a straight line. Stop at a distance
of maximum 6.5 ft/2 m.
2. Apply parking brake and switch drive-ready
state off using the Start/Stop button.
3.
Voice activation system
Concept
Most functions displayed on the Control Display
can be operated by voice commands via the
voice activation system. The system supports
you with announcements during input.
General information
Functions that can only be used when the vehicle
is stationary can only be operated via
the voic
