BMW M5 Owner's Handbook Manual page 200

CONTROLS
erating with a trailer or bicycle carrier. A Check
Control message is shown.
Prevention of rear collision
Principle
The system reacts to vehicles approaching from
behind.
General
Two radar sensors in the rear bumper monitor
the area behind the vehicle.
If a vehicle is approaching from behind at appro‐
priate speed, the system responds as follows:
▷ The hazard warning lights are switched on to
warn the traffic behind if there is potential for
a rear collision.
▷ Active Protection, see page 204: if a collision
appears unavoidable, pre-crash functions are
triggered.
The system is automatically activated at the start
of each journey.
The system is deactivated in the following situa‐
tions:
▷ When reversing.
▷ If the trailer socket is occupied, for example
when operating with a trailer or bicycle carrier.
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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
Radar sensors
The radar sensors are located in the rear
bumper.
Keep the bumpers clean and unobstructed in the
area of the radar sensors.
System limits
The system may have limited functionality in the
following situations: