BMW X5: Speed Limit Info

Principle

Speed Limit Info shows the currently valid speed limit in the instrument cluster and, if necessary, the Head-up Display.

General information

The camera in the area of the interior mirror detects traffic signs at the edge of the road as well as overhead sign posts.

Traffic signs with extra symbols are considered and compared with the vehicle's onboard data.

The traffic sign will then be either displayed or ignored depending on the situation in the instrument cluster and the Head-up Display.

With the navigation system, the system takes into account the information stored in the navigation data and also displays speed limits present on routes without signs.

Without a navigation system, the system is subject to limitations imposed by technology. Traffic signs with speed limitations are detected and displayed only. Speed limitations due to entering or exiting towns, highway signs, etc. are not displayed. Speed limits with extra text characters are always displayed.

Speed limits for trailer towing will be displayed when the trailer power socket is occupied or trailer towing was activated via iDrive.

Safety information

Warning

The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driver's personal judgment in assessing visibility and traffic situation. There is a risk of accident.

Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively intervene where appropriate.

Overview

Sensors

The system is controlled by the following sensors:

• Cameras behind the windshield.

Additional information: Sensors of the vehicle

Displaying Speed Limit Info

General information

Depending on the vehicle equipment, Speed Limit Info is displayed permanently in the instrument cluster or via iDrive.

Activating

1. "CAR".

2. "Settings".

3. "Driver Assistance".

4. If necessary, "Driving".

5. "Speed Limit Assistance".

6. "Speed limits".

7. "Show current limit".

Display

Speed Limit Info

Current speed limit.

Without a navigation system the traffic signals are grayed out after curves or longer stretches of roadway.

Depending on the equipment, Speed Limit Info not available.

If the detected speed limit has been exceeded, the indicator light will flash.

Settings

1. "CAR".

2. "Settings".

3. "Driver Assistance".

4. If necessary, "Driving".

5. "Speed Limit Assistance".

6. Select the desired setting:

• "Warn when speeding": activate/deactivate the flashing of the Speed Limit Info display in the instrument cluster and, where applicable, the Head-up Display when the currently valid speed limit is exceeded.

  The warning that is issued when a speed limit is exceeded may depend on the Speed Limit Assistant settings.

• "Excess speed display": the speed limit that is detected by the Speed Limit Info is displayed with a marking in the speedometer in the instrument cluster.

System limits

System limits of the sensors

Additional information:

• Cameras

Functional limitations

The system may not be fully functional and may provide incorrect information in the following situations:

• When traffic signs are fully or partially concealed by objects, stickers or paint.
• When driving very close to the vehicle in front of you.
• In the case of navigation data that is invalid, outdated or not available.
• In areas not covered by the navigation system.
• When roads differ from the navigation, such as due to changes in road layout.
• In case of electronic traffic signs.
• When passing buses or trucks with traffic signs applied to them.
• When the traffic signs do not correspond to the standard.
• When traffic signs that are valid for a parallel road are detected.
• In the presence of country-specific road signs or road layouts.

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