BMW X5 PLUG-IN HYBRID, Owner'S Manual

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Symbol Description
Symbol flashes gray:
The conditions are not adequate
for the system to work.
The system was deactivated but
applies the brakes until you ac‐
tively resume control by press‐
ing on the brake pedal or accel‐
erator pedal.
Vehicle symbol flashes red and a
signal sounds:
Brake and make an evasive ma‐
neuver, if necessary.
Displays in the Head-up Display
Desired speed
Some system information can also be displayed
in the Head-up Display.
The symbol is displayed when the set
desired speed is reached.
Distance information
The symbol is displayed when the dis‐
tance from the vehicle traveling ahead is
too short.
The distance information is active in the follow‐
ing situations:
▷ Active Cruise Control switched off.
▷ Display in the Head-up Display selected.
Head-Up Display, refer to page
174 .
▷ Distance too short.
▷ Speed greater than approx. 40 mph/70 km/h.
System limits
Detection range
The detection capacity of the system and the
automatic braking capacity are limited.
Two-wheeled vehicles for instance might not be
detected.
Deceleration
The system does not decelerate in the following
situations:
▷ For pedestrians or similarly slow-moving road
users.
▷ For red traffic lights.
▷ For cross traffic.
▷ For oncoming traffic.
Swerving vehicles
A vehicle driving in front of you is not detected
until it is completely within the same lane as your
vehicle.
If a vehicle driving ahead of you suddenly
swerves into your lane, the system may not be
able to automatically restore the selected dis‐
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