BMW 5 Series: Malfunctions
Steering wheel vibration
Frequent activation of the steering wheel vibration causes the system to overheat.
This causes Active Blind Spot Detection to become deactivated.
Let the system cool and reactivate it by pressing the button.
System limits
Personal responsibility The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driver's personal judgment of the traffic situation. In the event of a warning, do not jerk the steering wheel, as you ...Radar sensors
The radar sensors are located under the rear bumper. The system may not be fully functional in the following situations: ▷ Dirty or icy bumper. ▷ Stickers on the bumper. A Check ...See also:
Towing the Vehicle
Notice: To avoid damage, the disabled vehicle should be towed with all four wheels off the ground. Care must be taken with vehicles that have low ground clearance and/or special equipment. Always flat ...
NEUTRAL
Use this range when the vehicle is standing for prolonged
periods with the engine running. The engine may be
started in this range. Set the parking brake and shift the
transmission into PARK if ...
Fuse box in the engine compartment
•► Make sure that the windshield wipers are
turned off.
WARNING
Make sure that the windshield wipers are
switched off and that the SmartKey is
removed from the ignition lock before ...