BMW M5 Owner's Handbook Manual page 187

a low temperature difference in relation to the
environment or which are only radiating low lev‐
els of heat can therefore only be detected to a
limited degree.
For safety reasons, from speeds of approxi‐
mately 5 km/h, approximately 3 mph, and in low
ambient light, the image is only shown when the
low-beam headlights are switched on.
A still image is intermittently displayed for a frac‐
tion of a second.
Person and animal recognition
The object detection and warning system only
operates in the dark.
Objects with a shape similar to a human and
which are radiating sufficient levels of heat are
detected.
The system also detects animals of a certain
size, such as deer.
Image on the Control Display with thermal image
switched on:
▷ Persons detected by the system: in light yel‐
low.
▷ Animals detected by the system: in dark yel‐
low.
Object detection range under good ambient con‐
ditions:
▷ Person recognition: up to approximately
100 m, 330 ft.
▷ Recognition of larger animals up to approxi‐
mately 150 m, 490 ft.
▷ Recognition of animals of average size: up to
approximately 70 m, 230 ft.
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Safety
Environmental influences can restrict the availa‐
bility of object detection.
If the vehicle systems detect that the vehicle is in
a built-up area, animal detection is temporarily
switched off.
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.
Overview
Buttons in the vehicle
Intelligent Safety
CONTROLS
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