BMW 5 Series: Adaptive brake assistant - Driving stability control systems - Controls - BMW 5 Series Owners ManualsBMW 5 Series: Adaptive brake assistant

In combination with the Active Cruise Control, this system ensures that the brakes respond even more rapidly when braking in critical situations.

Refer also to Collision warning

    Brake assistant
    When you apply the brakes rapidly, this system automatically produces the maximum braking force boost. It thus helps to achieve the shortest possible braking distance during full braking. This ...

    Drive-off assistant
    This system supports driving away on gradients. The parking brake is not required. 1. Hold the vehicle in place with the foot brake. 2. Release the foot brake and drive away without delay. After ...

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    Automatic transmission (vehicles without paddle shift switches)
    Select a shift position appropriate for the driving conditions. ...

    Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR)
    Each passenger’s seatbelt has an Automatic/ Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ ELR). The Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor normally functions as an Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR). The A/ ELR ...

    Trailer Tongue Weight (TW)
    The tongue weight is the downward force exerted on the hitch ball by the trailer. In most cases it should not be less than or more than 10% of the trailer load. You must consider this as part of ...