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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The steel-aluminum mixed construction is used on the vehicle.
Observe specific procedure.
Remove or cover those vehicle components in the repair area which are
susceptible to heat or dust.
Use only approved spot-welding apparatus for repairs.
Place vehicle on str
General information
If the trailer socket is occupied, some driver assistance
systems are unavailable, or available to a
limited extent. A Check Control message is displayed
where applicable.
When driving with a trailer or load carrier and the
trailer socket not occupied, some driver assistance
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