BMW X5 - Manual (Page 164)

Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed.
The parking assistant failed. Have the system
checked.
Distance information
The concept
The system displays a symbol in the Head-up
Display to indicate that the distance behind the
vehicle in front is not sufficient.
General information
The distance is determined by the radar sen‐
sor of the Active Cruise Control.
Hints
Personal responsibility
The display does not relieve the driver of
the responsibility to adapt his or her distance
and driving style to the traffic conditions. Main‐
tain the prescribed safety distance.◀
At a glance
Radar sensor
A radar sensor is located in the front bumper
for detecting vehicles on the road ahead of the
vehicle.
A dirty or covered sensor may hinder the de‐
tection of vehicles.
▷ If necessary, clean the radar sensor. Re‐
move layers of snow and ice carefully.
▷ Do not cover the view field of the radar
sensor.
Switching on
1. Switching on Head-Up Display, refer to
page
97 .
2. "Distance info": Select the indication in the
Head-Up Display, refer to page
97 .
Display in the Head-up Display
The symbol is displayed when the dis‐
tance from the vehicle traveling ahead
is too short.
Functional requirements
▷ Active Cruise Control switched off.
▷ Display in the Head-up Display selected.
▷ Distance too short.
▷ Speed greater than approx.
40 mph/70 km/h.
Malfunction
The system cannot be activated if the radar
sensor is not aligned correctly. This may be
caused by damage incurred during parking, for
example.
A Check Control message is displayed if the
system fails.
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