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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Overview
General information
The Teleservices, intelligent emergency call or
ConnectedDrive Services features are required
to use the services and applications described
here.
The content and scope of the services that are
available may vary by country. Therefore, it is
possible that some of the services an
Displays in the instrument
cluster
Gray steering wheel symbol:
The system is on standby.
Green steering wheel
symbol:
The system is activated.
Yellow steering wheel symbol
and a signal sounds, if applicable:
System interruption is imminent.
Green steering wheel symbol
and lane marking symbol:
The system supports the driv
