BMW 5 - Manual (Page 54)

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11/2009
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be operated in two stages. Dimmed to approximately 10 per cent of their
full power, they serve as positioning lights. Switched to 100 per cent, in turn,
they provide a daytime light function in typical BMW style.
The rear lights on the new BMW 5 Series Sedan generate their strong
effect and clear visibility through three-dimensional, homogeneously glowing
light bodies. The taillights, brake lights and direction indicator come in LED
technology.
To avoid collisions from behind, the new BMW 5 Series Sedan, like other
models from BMW, features a special warning system for motorists following
the car. This is a further development of the Adaptive Brake Lights introduced
by BMW as the world’s first manufacturer to offer such a feature.
When applying the brakes particularly hard and when ABS is activated,
drivers following from behind are immediately alerted by the brake lights
conspicuously flashing on and off, prompting them to brake equally hard.
And after the car has come to a standstill following particularly powerful
application of the brakes, the hazard warning flashers are automatically
activated.