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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Ultrasound sensors in the front/
rear bumpers
The ultrasound sensors of the
Park Distance Control PDC are located
in the bumpers.
Ultrasonic sensors, side
The ultrasound sensors of the Automatic Park
Depending on the situation, the vehicle is in one
of the three states:
Idle state.
Standby state.
Drive-ready state.
Idle state
Principle
When the vehicle is in idle state, it is switched
off.
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REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against
electrostatic damage (ESD
protection).
NOTE:
Comply with notes and instructions on handling fibre-optic cables.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Extend steering wheel completely and
Safety information
Warning
High gross weight can overheat the tires, damage
them internally and cause a sudden tire
pressure loss. Driving characteristics may be
negatively impacted, reducing lane stability,
lengthening the braking distances and changing
the steering response. There is a risk of acc