BMW 5 Series Owners & Service Manuals

BMW 5 Series: Warning and braking function

Displays

Collision Warning Early warning:

  • Vehicle symbol lights up red

  • Increase distance and brake if necessary

Collision Warning Acute warning:

  • Vehicle symbol flashes red and a signal sounds

  • Request for intervention by braking and evasive action, if required

Collision Warning Acute warning:

  • Person symbol flashes red and a signal sounds

  • Request for intervention by braking and evasive action, if required

The acute warning does not relieve the driver of his responsibility to adapt the speed and driving style to the traffic conditions.

Additional information regarding the collision warning may be found in the "G12 Driver Assistance Systems" reference manual.

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