Radar Sensors - BMW M6 CONVERTIBLE Owner's Manual

At a glance
Button in the vehicle
Active Blind Spot Detection

Radar sensors

The radar sensors are located under the rear
bumper.
Switching on/off
Press button.
▷ On: the LED lights up.
▷ Off: the LED goes out.
The system can issue warnings at speeds
above approx. 30 mph/50 km/h.
Settings are stored for the profile currently in
use.
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Safety
Display
Lamp in the exterior mirror housing
Information stage
The dimmed lamp in the exterior mirror hous‐
ing indicates when there are vehicles in the
blind spot or approaching from behind.
Warning
If the turn signal is set while a vehicle is in the
critical zone, the steering wheel vibrates briefly
and the lamp in the exterior mirror housing
flashes brightly.
The warning stops when the turn signal is
switched off, or the other vehicle leaves the
critical zone.
System limits
The system may not be fully functional in the
following situations:
▷ When a vehicle is approaching at a speed
much faster than your own.
▷ In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.
▷ In tight curves or on narrow lanes.
▷ If the bumper is dirty or iced up, or covered
with stickers.
A Check Control message is displayed when
the system is not fully functional.
For US owners only
The transmitter and receiver units comply with
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication
Controls
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