BMW 5 Series: Active Blind Spot Detection - Safety - Controls - BMW 5 Series Owners ManualsBMW 5 Series: Active Blind Spot Detection

    Camera
    The camera is located near the base of the mirror. Keep windshield clean and clear in the area in front of the interior rear view mirror. ...

    The concept
    Two radar sensors below the rear bumper monitor the area behind and next to the vehicle at speeds above approx. 30 mph/50 km/h. The system indicates whether there are vehicles in the blind sp ...

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    Fog Lamps
    Fog Lamps For vehicles with fog lamps, the button is located on the exterior lamp control, left of the steering wheel. To turn on the fog lamps, the ignition and the headlamps or parking l ...

    Crash mode
    Driving after a collision If the vehicle has been involved in a collision, the text Safety mode See manual may appear in the information display. This indicates that the vehicle's functionali ...

    Automatic mode
    The automatic engine start/stop function is operational after each engine start. The function is activated above a certain speed. ▷ Manual transmission: above 3 mph, approx. 5 km/h. ▷ ...