BMW X1 - Page 36

Front radar sensor
The front radar sensor is located in the radiator
grille.
Radar sensors, side, front
The radar sensors are located to the side in
the front bumper.
Radar sensors, side, rear
The radar sensors are located on the side in
the rear bumper.
Functional requirement of the radar
sensors
For the radar sensors to function correctly, the
area around the radar sensors must be kept
clean and free.
Additional information:
▷ Washing the vehicle, refer to page 365.
▷ Vehicle care, refer to page 366.
System limits of the radar sensors
The function of the radar sensors may be re-
stricted or not available, for instance in the fol-
lowing situations:
▷ In case of dirty sensors.
▷ In case of iced-up sensors.
▷ If sensors are covered such as by labels,
films or a license-plate carrier.
▷ If the sensor is not aligned correctly, for in-
stance due to parking damage.
▷ If the radiation range of the sensors is cov-
ered, e.g., by protruding cargo.
▷ When the field of view of the sensors is cov-
ered, e.g., by garage walls, hedges, snow
hills, vehicles or trailers.
▷ After improper paint work on the vehicle in
the area of the sensors.
▷ On steep hilltops or in sharp dips in the
road.
If applicable, a Check Control message will be
displayed when the system limits are reached.
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