BMW 7 Series: Steering and traffic jam assistant- Displays in the instrument cluster
Symbol / Description
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Indicator light green: system
is
active.
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Indicator light white: system is
ready.
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Gray indicator light: the
system
has been interrupted.
Alternative displays
Depending on the equipment version, the displays in the instrument cluster may vary and are displayed as follows:
Indicator light/ Description
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Indicator light green: system
is
active.
Displays on the steering wheel
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The two LED lights above the buttons illuminate analogously to the displays in the instrument cluster:
- Green: the system is active.
- Yellow: system will be interrupted.
- Red: system will be deactivated.
System limits
General information
The system cannot be activated or meaningfully used in certain situations.
Safety information
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Warning
The system is designed to operate in certain conditions and circumstances. Due to conditions or other factors, the system may not respond.
There may be a risk of accident or risk of damage to property. Actively intervene as warranted. Refer to the information in this Owner's Manual regarding the scope of the system's operation and limitations.
Hands on the steering wheel
The sensors cannot detect hand-steering wheel contact in the following situations:
- Driving with gloves.
- Protective covers on the steering wheel.
Narrow lanes
When driving within narrow lanes, the system cannot be activated or effectively used, for instance in the following situations:
- In construction areas.
- In rescue lanes.
- Within city limits.
Weather
The following restrictions can occur under unfavorable weather or light conditions:
- Poorer recognition of vehicles and lane markings.
- Short-term interruptions for vehicles that are already recognized.
Examples of unfavorable weather or light conditions:
- Wet conditions.
- Snowfall.
- Slush.
- Fog.
- Glare.
Drive attentively, and react to the current traffic situation. If necessary, intervene actively, for instance by braking, steering or evading.
Driver Attention Camera
Always monitor the traffic conditions.
The Driver Attention Camera detects whether or not the driver is paying attention to the traffic conditions.
The Driver Attention Camera may not be fully functional in the following situations:
- When the Driver Attention Camera is covered by the steering wheel rim.
- When the driver is wearing infrared impermeable sunglasses.
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PDC Park Distance Control
Concept
PDC is a support when parking. Objects that you
are approaching slowly in front of or behind the
vehicle are indicated by signal tones and a display
on the Control Display.
Depending on the e
PDC Park Distance Control- Warning
Signal tones
General information
An intermittent tone indicates when the vehicle
is approaching an object. E.g., when an object is
detected to the left rear of the vehicle, a signal
tone sounds from t
PDC Park Distance Control- System limits
Safety information
Warning
The system is designed to operate in certain
conditions and circumstances. Due to conditions
or other factors, the system may not respond.
There may be a risk of accident
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Replacing Expansion Hose Part 1 (With ARS) (From Vane Pump) N63
Notes
WARNING: DANGER OF POISONING if oil is ingested/absorbed through the
skin!
RISK OF INJURY if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin!
IMPORTANT: Adhere to the utmost cleanliness. Do not allow any dirt to
enter the hydraulic
system.
Do not draw off hydraulic fluid (risk of contamination).
Adjusting Camshaft Timing On Left Side (N63)
Notes
IMPORTANT: Release central bolts on adjuster only with special tool 11 9
890.
Risk of damage to timing drive.
If special tool 11 9 890 can not be fitted, it is necessary when releasing the
central bolt to grip the hexagon head of the respective camshaft.
(cylinder bank 5 to 8)
Necessary pre
