BMW X5: Radar sensors

Front radar sensor

The radar sensor is located in the front bumper.

Radar sensors, side, front

The radar sensors are located in the bumper.

Radar sensors, side, rear

The radar sensors are located in the bumper.

System limits of the radar sensors

The radar sensors may not be fully functional or may not be available in the following situations:

• If sensors are dirty, such as due to icing.
• If sensors are covered, such as by labels, films or a number plate baseplate.
• If the sensor is not aligned correctly, for instance due to parking damage.
• If the radiation range of the sensors is covered, e.g., by protruding cargo.
• When the field of view of the sensors is covered, e.g., by garage walls, hedges, snow hills, vehicles or trailers.
• After improper paint work on the vehicle in the area of the sensors.
• On steep hilltops or in sharp dips in the road.

If applicable, a Check Control message will be displayed when the system limits are reached.

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