BMW M5 - Page 182

Overview
Radar sensors
The radar sensors are in the bumpers.
Front bumper in middle.
Front bumper at side.
Rear bumper.
Keep the bumpers clean and unobstructed in the
area of the radar sensors.
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.
Operating requirements
▷ Front-end collision warning with light braking
function, see page 177, is switched on.
▷ The sensors detect adequate space around
the vehicle.
Switching on/off
The system is automatically activated at the start
of each journey.
Warning with avoidance
assistance
Display in the instrument cluster
If there is a risk of collision with a detected vehi‐
cle, a warning symbol is shown in the instrument
cluster and in the Head-Up Display.
Symbol Measure
Symbol illuminates red: advance
warning.
Brake and increase the distance.
Symbol flashes red and an acoustic
signal sounds: acute warning.
Brake and perform an evasive ma‐
noeuvre, if necessary.
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