BMW 5 Series: Collision Warning
The camera-based collision warning is part of the Active Driving Assistant optional equipment (OE 5AS) in the G30 and is implemented using the KAFAS stereo camera.
The collision warning in the new BMW 5 Series contains the familiar Frontal Collision Warning with City Collision Mitigation and Daytime Pedestrian Protection functions.
In vehicles with the Active Driving Assistant Plus optional equipment (OE 5AT), the cruise control radar sensor is also used to control the collision warning.
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G30 Fusion of the KAFAS stereo camera/ACC radar sensor (diagram of the
monitoring ranges)
- Close range
- Long distance
- KAFAS stereo camera detection range
- Detection range of the radar sensor
Vehicles with the Active Driving Assistant Plus optional equipment (OE 5AT) have the Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function integrated as standard.
The system warns the driver in situations where a collision is imminent. The early warning, a visual signal, is issued first to draw the driver's attention to the situation. If the situation becomes more critical, an acute early warning in the form of a visual and acoustic signal is issued. The nature of the warning is such that the driver can still prevent a collision providing he acts quickly.
The collision warning is dependent on the vehicle's own driving speed. The distance measured for the collision warning is significantly lower than the legally required minimum distance. It is therefore the responsibility of the driver to adhere to the legal minimum distance.
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Warning and braking function
Displays
Early warning:
Vehicle symbol lights up red
Increase distance and brake if necessary
Acute warning:
Vehicle symbol flashes red and a signal
sounds
Request for intervention
Operation
The collision warning and pedestrian warning are switched on and off using
the Intelligent Safety
button.
G30 Intelligent Safety button
Intelligent Safety button
The point at which the early coll
Limits of the system
The collision warning has a limited capacity for detection.
As a result, incorrect or delayed warnings may occur. It is possible the
following vehicles are not
detected:
A slow vehicle when drivi
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Anti-lock Braking System
ABS
ABS prevents locking of the wheels during braking.
The vehicle maintains its steering power even
during full brake applications, thus increasing active
safety.
ABS is operational every time you start the engine.
Brake assistant
When you apply the brakes rapidly, this system
automatically boosts th
Turn signal, high beams,
headlight flasher
Turn signal
Turn signal in exterior mirror
When driving and during operation of the turn
signals or hazard warning system, do not fold in
the exterior mirrors, so that the signal lights on
the exterior mirror are easy to see.
Using turn signals
Press the lever past the resistance point.
Triple turn
