BMW M5 Sedan Owner's Manual page 205

General information
Radar sensors monitor the area behind the vehi‐
cle.
When a vehicle approaches from the rear at a
certain speed, the system can react as as fol‐
lows:
▷ Where applicable, the hazard warning flashers
will be switched on.
▷ Where applicable, the PreCrash functions are
triggered.
Safety information
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver's personal judgment in assessing visibility
and traffic situation. There is a risk of accident.
Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch
traffic closely and actively intervene where ap‐
propriate.
Warning
Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a sub‐
stitute for the driver's personal judgment. Due
to its limits, the system may not issue warnings
or reactions, or these may be issued late or in a
manner that is not consistent with their normal
use. There is a risk of accident. Adjust driving
style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely
and actively intervene where appropriate.
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Safety
Overview
Sensors
The system is controlled by the following sen‐
sors:
▷ Radar sensors, side, rear.
Additional information:
Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 35.
Switching on/off
The system is automatically active when the ve‐
hicle is turned on.
The system is deactivated in the following situa‐
tions:
▷ When driving in reverse.
System limits
System limits of the sensors
Additional information:
▷ Radar sensors, refer to page 36.
Functional limitations
The system may not be fully functional in the fol‐
lowing situations:
▷ When a vehicle is approaching at a speed
much faster than your own.
▷ The approaching vehicle is approaching
slowly.
If equipped with Equipment
Stop Assistant
Principle
If the driver is no longer fit to drive, the Emer‐
gency Stop Assistant helps to safely bring the
vehicle to a standstill.
CONTROLS
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