Radar Sensor - BMW 320i Owner's Handbook Manual

trol is deactivated. You can reactivate the sys-
tem if desired by tapping or pulling the lever
when road and traffic conditions permit this. It is
not possible to call up the speed.

Radar sensor

The sensor's ability to detect vehicles ahead
may be restricted as a result of heavy rain, dirt,
System limitations
The detection range of the radar sensor and
automatic braking capacity are limited. It is pos-
sible, for example, that two-wheelers in front of
you are recognised later than cars.
The system does not decelerate your car
when a standing obstacle is in the same
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snow or ice. If necessary, clean the radar sensor
located in the front bumper, see arrow. Be sure
to use particular care when removing any layers
of snow or ice from the sensor.
When the radar sensor is not properly posi-
tioned, Active Cruise Control cannot be acti-
vated at all.
Malfunction
The warning light comes on when the
system has failed. You can find more
information starting on page 116.
lane, e.g. a vehicle at a red light or at the end of
a traffic jam. Take the appropriate action your-
self, as otherwise there is a risk of
The system also does not react to oncoming
vehicles in the same lane.
accident.<