BMW 2013 X5 User Manual
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Switching on/off
Press button 1 on the steering wheel.
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On: lane markings 2 are lit.
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Off: lane markings 2 go out.
The system can issue warnings at speeds above
approx. 40 mph/65 km/h.
The state is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Display
1 The system is activated.
2 Arrows: at least one lane marking was de‐
tected and warnings can be issued.
Issuing a warning
If the vehicle begins leaving the lane and a lane
marking has been detected, the steering wheel
begins vibrating.
If the turn signal is set before the lane is
changed, a warning is not issued.
Canceling a warning
The warning is canceled:
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Automatically after approx. 3 seconds.
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After the vehicle returns to its lane.
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During heavy brake application.
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When the turn signal flashes.
System limits
Personal responsibility
The system cannot serve as a substitute
for the driver's personal judgment of the course
of the road and the traffic situation.
In the event of a warning, do not jerk the steering
wheel; otherwise, you may lose control over the
vehicle.◀
The system may not be fully functional in the
following situations:
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In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.
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In the event of worn, poorly visible, merging,
diverging, or multiple lane markings such as
in construction areas.
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When the demarcation lines are covered by
snow, ice, dirt or water.
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In tight curves or on narrow lanes.
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When the demarcation lines are covered by
objects.
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When driving very close to the vehicle in
front of you.
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When driving toward bright lights.
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When the windshield is fogged over, dirty or
covered by a sticker, etc., in front of the in‐
terior rearview mirror.
Malfunctions
Steering wheel vibration
Frequent activation of the steering wheel vibra‐
tion causes the system to overheat.
The lane departure warning system is deacti‐
vated.
Let the system cool and reactivate it by pressing
the button.
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