BMW X5: Depending on the equipment version: Automatic Lane Change Assistant

Principle

The system additionally supports the driver when changing lanes on multilane roads.

General information

The system uses the sensors of the steering and lane control assistant.

Safety information

Warning

The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driver's personal judgment in assessing the traffic situation. Based on the limits of the system, it cannot independently react to all traffic situations. There is a risk of accident. Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively intervene where appropriate.

Additionally, the notices for the Steering and Lane Control Assistant apply.

Additional information: Steering and Lane Control Assistant.

Functional requirements

• The functional requirements of the steering and traffic jam assistant are fulfilled.

  Functional requirements.

• Driving on a road without pedestrians or cyclists and with physical barriers to oncoming traffic, such as crash barriers.
• Lane markings have been detected.
• Maximum speed approx. 110 mph, 180 km/h.
• The minimum speed is country-specific.

Switch lane change assist on/off

1. "CAR".

2. "Settings".

3. "Driver Assistance".

4. If necessary, "Driving".

5. "Steering Assistance".

6. "Automatic Lane Change".

Changing lanes

1. Ensure that the traffic situation permits changing lanes.

2. Press the turn signal lever in the required direction to the pressure point for signaling briefly.

A supporting steering movement in the required direction can be detected a short time later.

After the lane change, the system helps keep the vehicle in the new lane.

Canceling a lane change

The lane change can be canceled by steering movement into the opposite direction.

Displays in the instrument cluster

Green steering wheel symbol.

Green arrow symbol for lane-changing.

The system carries out a lane change.

Green steering wheel symbol.

Gray line for lane marking on the appropriate side.

The system detected the lane change request. Lane change not currently possible.

Depending on country specifications: Green steering wheel symbol.

Gray arrow symbol for lane-changing.

Lane change not possible; functional requirements not met.

Alternative displays

Depending on the equipment version, the displays in the instrument cluster may vary and are displayed as follows:

Green steering wheel symbol.

Gray line for lane marking on the appropriate side.

Green arrow symbol for lane-changing.

The system carries out a lane change.

Green steering wheel symbol.

Gray line for lane marking on the appropriate side.

No arrow symbol for lane-changing on the display.

The system detected the lane change request. Lane change not currently possible.

Depending on country specifications: Green steering wheel symbol.

Gray line for lane marking on the appropriate side.

Gray arrow symbol for lane-changing.

Lane change not possible; functional requirements not met.

System limits

The limits of the Steering and Lane Control Assistant system apply.

Additional information: Steering and Lane Control Assistant.

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