BMW M5 Owner's Handbook Manual page 184

CONTROLS
Detection range
The detection zone in front of the vehicle con‐
sists of two parts:
▷ Central zone, arrow 1, directly in front of the
vehicle.
▷ Extended zone, arrow 2, to the right and left
of the central area.
There is a risk of collision if persons are in the
central zone. A warning is only given of persons
in the extended zone if they are moving towards
the central zone.
Safety notes
WARNING
The system does not relieve you of your per‐
sonal responsibility to assess the visibility con‐
ditions and traffic situation correctly. There is a
danger of accidents. Adapt your driving style to
the traffic conditions. Observe the traffic situa‐
tion and intervene actively if the situation war‐
rants it.
WARNING
Displays and warnings do not relieve you of
personal responsibility. System limitations can
mean that warnings or system responses are
not issued or are issued too late, incorrectly, or
without justification. There is a danger of acci‐
dents. Adapt your driving style to the traffic
conditions. Observe the traffic situation and in‐
tervene actively if the situation warrants it.
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Safety
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WARNING
Due to system limitations, individual functions
may not work properly when tow starting/
towing with activated Intelligent Safety Sys‐
tems. There is a danger of accidents. Switch off
all Intelligent Safety Systems before tow-start‐
ing/towing.
Overview
Button in the vehicle
Intelligent Safety
Camera
The camera is located on the front side of the
rearview mirror.
Keep the windscreen clean and clear in the area
in front of the rearview mirror.