BMW 5 Series: Warning and braking function
Displays
Early warning:
Acute warning:
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Vehicle symbol flashes red and a signal
sounds
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Request for intervention by braking and
evasive action, if required
Acute warning:
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Person symbol flashes red and a signal sounds
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Request for intervention by braking and
evasive action, if required

The acute warning does not relieve the driver of his responsibility to
adapt the speed and driving style
to the traffic conditions.
Additional information regarding the collision warning may be found in the
"G12 Driver Assistance
Systems" reference manual.
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The collision warning and pedestrian warning are switched on and off using
the Intelligent Safety
button.
G30 Intelligent Safety button
Intelligent Safety button
The point at which the early coll
The collision warning has a limited capacity for detection.
As a result, incorrect or delayed warnings may occur. It is possible the
following vehicles are not
detected:
A slow vehicle when drivi
The Lane Departure Warning is an element of the Active Driving Assistant,
optional equipment (OE
5AS) and the Active Driving Assistant Plus, optional equipment (OE 5AT).
The Lane Departure Warning d
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Concept
The rearview camera provides assistance in
parking and maneuvering backwards. The area
behind the vehicle is shown on the Control Display.
Safety information
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver's personal judgment in assessing the
traffic conditions. There is a ris
General information
The engine oil consumption is dependent on
your driving style and driving conditions.
Therefore, regularly check the engine oil level after
refueling by taking a detailed measurement.
The engine oil consumption can increase in the
following situations, for instance:
Sporty dr