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Safety
not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due
to the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems. When using these functions and systems,
the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐
served.
Vehicle features and
options
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features and functions that are
Airbags
1
2
3
Front airbag, driver
Front airbag, front passenger
Head airbag
4
5
Side airbag
Knee airbag
Front airbags
Side airbag
Front airbags help protect the driver and the
front passenger by responding to frontal impacts
in which safety belts alone would not provide ad‐
equate protection.
In the event of a side collision, the side airbag
protects the side of the body in the chest and lap
area.
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hands and the upper body is as far back as
possible while still maintaining a comfortable
grip on the steering wheel.
Head airbag
In the event of a side collision, the head airbag
protects the head.
▷ Make sure that the front passenger is sitting
correctly, i.e., keeps his or her feet and legs in
the floor area and does not support them on
the dashboard.
Ejection Mitigation
The head airbag system is designed as an ejec‐
tion mitigation countermeasure to reduce the
likelihood of ejections of vehicle occupants
through side windows during rollovers or side
collision events.
▷ Make sure that occupants keep their heads
away from the side airbag.
▷ There should be no additional persons, ani‐
mals or objects between an airbag and a per‐
son.
Knee airbag
▷ Dashboard and windshield on the front pas‐
senger side must stay clear - do not attach
adhesive film or coverings and do not attach
brackets or cables, for instance for navigation
devices or mobile phones.
The knee airbag protects the legs in the event of
a frontal impact.
Protective effect
General information
Airbags are not triggered in every impact situa‐
tion, e.g., in less severe accidents.
▷ Do not bond the airbag cover panels with ad‐
hesive, do not cover them or modify them in
any way.
▷ Do not use the cover of the front airbag on
the front passenger side as a storage area.
Information on optimum protective
effect of the airbags
▷ Do not attach slip covers, seat cushions or
other objects to the front passenger seat that
are not specifically suited for seats with
integrated side airbags.
Warning
If the seat position is incorrect or the deploy‐
ment area of the airbags is impaired, the airbag
system cannot provide protection as intended
and may cause additional injuries due to trig‐
gering. There is a risk of injury or danger to life.
Follow the information on achieving the opti‐
mum protective effect of the airbag system.
▷ Do not hang pieces of clothing, such as jack‐
ets, over the backrests.
▷ Never modify either the individual compo‐
nents or the wiring in the airbag system. This
also applies to steering wheel covers, the
dashboard, and the seats.
▷ Do not disassemble the airbag system.
▷ Keep a distance from the airbags.
Even when you follow all instructions very
closely, injury from contact with the airbags can‐
not be fully ruled out in certain situations.
▷ Always grasp the steering wheel on the
steering wheel rim. Hold your hands at the
3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions, to keep the
risk of injury to your hands or arms as low as
possible when the airbag is triggered.
The ignition and inflation noise may lead to
short-term and, in most cases, temporary hear‐
ing impairment in sensitive occupants.
▷ Adjust seat and steering wheel so that hands
can be crossed over the steering wheel. Se‐
lect the settings so that the shoulder rests
against the backrest when crossing the
Vehicle modifications for a person with disabili‐
ties may affect the air bag system; contact BMW
Customer Relations for further information.
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Warnings and information on the airbags are also
found on the sun visors.
Strength of the driver's and front
passenger airbag
Operational readiness of the
airbag system
General information
The power that triggers the driver's/front passen‐
ger airbags depends on the position of the driv‐
er's/front passenger seat.
Safety information
To maintain the accuracy of this function over
the long term, calibrate the front seats as soon as
a respective message appears on the Control
Display.
Warning
Individual components can be hot after trigger‐
ing of the airbag system. There is a risk of in‐
jury. Do not touch individual components.
Calibrating the front seats
Warning
Warning
Improperly executed work can lead to failure,
malfunction or unintentional triggering of the
airbag system. In the case of a malfunction, the
airbag system might not trigger as intended de‐
spite the accident severity. There is a risk of in‐
jury or danger to life. Have the airbag system
checked, repaired, disassembled and scrapped
by a dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
There is a risk of jamming when moving the
seats. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage
to property. Make sure that the area of move‐
ment of the seat is clear prior to any adjust‐
ment.
A corresponding message appears on the Con‐
trol Display.
1. Press the switch and move the respective
seat all the way forward, until it stops.
Display in the instrument cluster
2. Press the switch forward again. The seat still
moves forward slightly.
When drive-ready state is turned on, the
warning light in the instrument cluster
lights up briefly and thereby indicates the
operational readiness of the entire airbag system
and the seat belt tensioners.
3. Readjust the seat to the desired position.
The calibration procedure is completed when the
message on the Control Display disappears.
If the message continues to be displayed, repeat
the calibration.
Malfunction
If the message does not disappear after a repeat
calibration, have the system checked as soon as
possible.
▷ Warning light does not come on
when drive-ready state is turned on.
▷ The warning light lights up continu‐
ously.
Have the system checked.
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▷ Do not attach covers, cushions, ball mats or
other items to the front passenger seat un‐
less they are specifically determined to be
safe for use on the front passenger seat.
Automatic deactivation of
the front passenger airbags
▷ Do not place any electronic devices on the
front passenger seat if a child restraint sys‐
tem is to be installed on it.
Principle
The system reads if the front passenger seat is
occupied by measuring the human body's resist‐
ance.
▷ Do not place objects under the seat that can
press against the seat from below.
Front, knee, and side airbag on the front pas‐
senger's side are activated or deactivated.
▷ No moisture in or on the seat.
Indicator light for the front
passenger airbags
The indicator light for the front-seat passenger
airbag in the headliner indicates the operating
state of the front-seat passenger airbag.
General information
Before transporting a child on the front passen‐
ger seat, refer to the safety information and in‐
structions for children on the front passenger
seat, see Children.
The light indicates whether the airbags are either
activated or deactivated.
Safety information
After drive-ready state is switched on, the light
shortly lights up and then indicates whether the
airbags are either activated or deactivated.
Warning
To ensure the front passenger airbag function,
the system must be able to detect whether a
person is sitting in the front passenger seat.
The entire seat cushion area must be used for
this purpose. There is a risk of injury or danger
to life. Make sure that the front passenger
keeps his or her feet in the floor area.
▷ The indicator light lights up
when a child is properly
seated in a child restraint sys‐
tem or when the seat is
empty. The airbags on the
front passenger side are not
activated.
▷ The indicator light does not light up when, for
instance a correctly seated person of suffi‐
cient size is detected on the seat. The air‐
bags on the front passenger side are acti‐
vated.
Fault of the automatic
deactivation system
When transporting older children and adults, the
front passenger airbags may be deactivated in
certain seat positions. In this case, the indicator
light for the front passenger airbags lights up.
Detected child restraint systems
In this case, change the seat position so that the
front passenger airbags are activated and the in‐
dicator light goes out.
The system generally detects children seated in
a child restraint system, particularly in child re‐
straint systems required by NHTSA at the point
in time when the vehicle was manufactured. Af‐
ter installing a child restraint system, make sure
that the indicator light for the front passenger air‐
bags lights up. This indicates that the child re‐
If it is not possible to activate the airbags, have
the person sit in the rear.
To enable accurate recognition of the occupied
seat cushion:
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straint system has been detected and the front
passenger airbags are not activated.
style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely
and actively intervene where appropriate.
Intelligent Safety
Warning
Due to system limits, individual functions can
malfunction during tow-starting/towing with the
Intelligent Safety systems activated. There is a
risk of accident. Switch all Intelligent Safety
systems off prior to tow-starting/towing.
Principle
Intelligent Safety enables central operation of the
driver assistance systems.
General information
Depending on how the vehicle is equipped, Intel‐
ligent Safety consists of one or more systems
that can help prevent an imminent collision.
Overview
Button in the vehicle
▷ Approach control warning with light braking
function.
▷ Evasion Assistant.
▷ Intersection collision warning.
▷ Daytime Pedestrian Collision Mitigation.
▷ Lane departure warning.
▷ Active Blind Spot Detection.
▷ Side collision mitigation.
Intelligent Safety
Safety information
Warning
Turning on/off
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 ap‐
propriate.
Some Intelligent Safety systems are automati‐
cally active after every departure. Some Intelli‐
gent Safety systems activate according to the
last setting.
Button Status
Button lights up green: all Intelligent
Safety systems are switched on.
Warning
Button lights up orange: some Intelli‐
gent Safety systems are switched off
or currently unavailable.
Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a sub‐
stitute for the driver’s personal judgment. Due
to its limits, the system may not issue warnings
or reactions, or these may be issued late or in a
manner that is not consistent with their normal
use. There is a risk of accident. Adjust driving
Button does not light up: all Intelligent
Safety systems are switched off.
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Press the button.
above approx. 3 mph/5 km/h. The timing of warn‐
ings may vary with the current driving situation.
The menu for the Intelligent Safety sys‐
tem is displayed.
When the vehicle is driven so that it is intention‐
ally approaching another vehicle, the Forward
Collision Warning and brake intervention are de‐
layed in order to avoid false system reactions.
If all Intelligent Safety systems were switched off,
all systems are now switched on.
"Configure INDIVIDUAL": depending on the
equipment version, the Intelligent Safety sys‐
tems can be individually configured. The individ‐
ual settings are activated and stored. As soon as
a setting is changed on the menu, all settings of
the menu are activated.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the Driver
Attention Camera in the instrument cluster cap‐
tures the driver’s field of vision. Additionally, the
system checks for visual impairments. Field of vi‐
sion and visibility also affect the timing of the
warnings.
Press the button repeatedly. The follow‐
ing settings are switched between:
Safety information
"ALL ON": all Intelligent Safety systems are
switched on. Basic settings are activated for the
sub-functions, for instance setting for warning
time.
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 ap‐
propriate.
"INDIVIDUAL": the Intelligent Safety systems are
switched on according to the individual settings.
Some Intelligent Safety systems cannot be indi‐
vidually switched off.
Press and hold this button.
All Intelligent Safety systems are
switched off.
Warning
Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a sub‐
stitute for the driver’s personal judgment. Due
to its limits, the system may not issue warnings
or reactions, or these may be issued late or in a
manner that is not consistent with their normal
use. There is a risk of accident. Adjust driving
style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely
and actively intervene where appropriate.
Approach control warning
with light braking function
Principle
The Forward Collision Warning warns of a possi‐
ble risk of collision and may brake independently.
In the event of an accident, the system may re‐
duce impact speed.
Warning
Due to system limits, individual functions can
malfunction during tow-starting/towing with the
Intelligent Safety systems activated. There is a
risk of accident. Switch all Intelligent Safety
systems off prior to tow-starting/towing.
General information
Sensors detect the traffic situation.
The system issues a two-phase warning of a
possible risk of collision with vehicles at speeds
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Press the button repeatedly.
Overview
The following settings are switched be‐
Button in the vehicle
tween:
"ALL ON": all Intelligent Safety systems are
switched on. Basic settings are activated for the
subfunctions.
"INDIVIDUAL": the Intelligent Safety systems are
switched on according to the individual settings.
Some Intelligent Safety systems cannot be indi‐
vidually switched off.
Manual switching off
Intelligent Safety
Press and hold this button.
All Intelligent Safety systems are
switched off.
Sensors
The system is controlled by the following sen‐
sors:
Button Status
▷ Cameras behind the windshield.
▷ With radar sensor: front radar sensor.
Additional information:
Button lights up green: all Intelligent
Safety systems are switched on.
Button lights up orange: some Intelli‐
gent Safety systems are switched off
or currently unavailable.
Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 35.
Turning on/off
Button does not light up: all Intelligent
Safety systems are switched off.
Turning on automatically
The system is automatically active when the ve‐
hicle is turned on.
Setting the warning time
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
Switching on manually
3. "Driver Assistance"
4. "Safety and Warnings"
5. "Forward Collision Mitigation"
6. Select the desired setting:
▷ "Early"
Press the button.
The menu for the Intelligent Safety sys‐
tem is displayed.
If all Intelligent Safety systems were switched off,
all systems are now switched on.
"Configure INDIVIDUAL": depending on the
equipment version, the Intelligent Safety sys‐
tems can be individually configured. The individ‐
ual settings are activated and stored. As soon as
a setting is changed on the menu, all settings of
the menu are activated.
▷ "Medium"
▷ "Late": only acute warnings are displayed.
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Brake intervention
Warning with braking function
Display
A warning symbol appears in the instrument
cluster and in the Head-up Display, where availa‐
ble, if a collision with a detected vehicle is immi‐
nent.
The warning prompts the driver to intervene. If a
warning is active, the maximum braking force is
used when the brake is applied. The brake pedal
must be applied sufficiently quickly and force‐
fully.
The system may also assist in braking if there is
a risk of collision.
Icon Measure
When the vehicle is traveling at a low speed, the
vehicle may come to a complete stop.
Icon lights up red: prewarning.
Brake and increase distance.
City brake function: the brake intervention occurs
to up to approx. 50 mph/80 km/h.
Symbol flashes red and an acoustic
signal sounds: acute warning.
With radar sensor: the brake intervention occurs
to up to approx. 155 mph/250 km/h.
Brake and make an evasive maneuver,
if necessary.
At speeds above approx. 130 mph/210 km/h, the
brake intervention occurs as a brief braking pres‐
sure. No automatic delay occurs.
Prewarning
The brake intervention can be interrupted by
stepping on the accelerator pedal or by actively
moving the steering wheel.
This warning is provided, for instance when there
is impending danger of a collision or the distance
to the vehicle ahead is too small.
The system’s ability to detect objects may be
limited in some circumstances. Refer to the in‐
formation in this Owner’s Manual regarding the
limitations of the system and actively intervene
as warranted.
If a prewarning is provided, respond by braking
as warranted.
Acute warning with braking function
An acute warning is displayed in case of the im‐
minent danger of a collision when the vehicle ap‐
proaches another object at a high differential
speed.
System limits
Safety information
Intervene in the case of an acute warning. De‐
pending on the driving situation and the equip‐
ment version, the acute warning may be accom‐
panied by a brief activation of the braking
system.
Warning
The system is designed to operate in certain
conditions and circumstances. Due to condi‐
tions or other factors, the system may not re‐
spond. There may be a risk of accident or risk
of damage to property. Actively intervene as
warranted. Refer to the information in this Own‐
er’s Manual regarding the scope of the sys‐
tem’s operation and limitations.
With the warning time setting "Late" the brief ac‐
tivation of the braking system is omitted.
If an acute warning is provided, the system may
also provide assistance, such as through auto‐
matic brake intervention, when there is risk of
collision.
Acute warnings may be provided even when
there has been no prior warning.
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▷ In tight curves.
Detection range
▷ If the driving stability control systems are lim‐
ited or deactivated, for instance DSC OFF.
▷ Up to 10 seconds after the start of the engine
via the Start/Stop button.
Warning sensitivity
The more sensitive the warning settings are, for
example the warning time, the more warnings are
displayed. Therefore, there may also be an ex‐
cess of premature or unjustified warnings and re‐
actions.
The system's detection capability is limited.
Only objects that are detected by the system are
taken into account.
Evasion Assistant
Thus, a system reaction might not come or
might come late.
The following situations may not be detected, for
instance:
Principle
The Evasion Assistant supports the driver in
making evasive maneuvers in certain situations,
such as when obstacles or persons suddenly ap‐
pear.
▷ Slow moving vehicles when you approach
them at high speed.
▷ Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front of you,
or strongly decelerating vehicles.
General information
▷ Vehicles with an unusual rear view.
▷ Two-wheeled vehicles ahead of you.
The system issues a warning and intervenes to
support the driver if a lateral evasive maneuver is
possible. Sensors monitor and detect the clear‐
ance around the vehicle. If the system identifies
space alongside the vehicle, it supports an eva‐
sive maneuver begun by the driver by safely pro‐
viding targeted supporting steering movements.
Upper speed limit
If the vehicle speed exceeds approx.
155 mph/250 km/h, the system is deactivated
temporarily. When the vehicle slows down to be‐
low this speed, the system is reactivated.
Safety information
System limits of the sensors
Additional information:
Warning
▷ Cameras, refer to page 35.
▷ Radar sensors, refer to page 36.
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 ap‐
propriate.
Functional limitations
The system may be limited in the following situa‐
tions:
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Warning with evasion support
Display in the instrument cluster
If a collision with a detected vehicle or a detected
person is imminent, a warning symbol appears
on the instrument cluster and in the Head-up
Display.
Warning
Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a sub‐
stitute for the driver’s personal judgment. Due
to its limits, the system may not issue warnings
or reactions, or these may be issued late or in a
manner that is not consistent with their normal
use. There is a risk of accident. Adjust driving
style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely
and actively intervene where appropriate.
Icon Measure
Icon lights up red: prewarning.
Brake and increase distance.
Overview
Sensors
Symbol flashes red and an acoustic
signal sounds: acute warning for obsta‐
cles.
The system is controlled by the following sen‐
sors:
Brake and make an evasive maneuver,
if necessary.
▷ Cameras behind the windshield.
▷ Front radar sensor.
Symbol flashes red and an acoustic
signal sounds: acute warning for pe‐
destrians.
▷ Radar sensors, side, front.
▷ Radar sensors, side, rear.
Additional information:
Brake and make an evasive maneuver,
if necessary.
Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 35.
Acute warning with evasion support
An acute warning is displayed when there is an
imminent danger of collision due to the vehicle
approaching another object at a high speed.
Functional requirements
▷ Pedestrian Warning with braking function is
switched on.
Intervene in the case of an acute warning. The
system is designed to provide assistance by tak‐
ing evasive action when there is a risk of collision.
Pedestrian Warning with City Collision Mitiga‐
▷ Approach control warning with light braking
function is switched on.
Acute warnings may be provided even when
there has been no prior warning.
Approach control warning with light braking
System limits
▷ Sensors detect sufficient clearance around
the vehicle.
Safety information
Turning on/off
The system is automatically active when the ve‐
hicle is turned on.
Warning
The system is designed to operate in certain
conditions and circumstances. Due to condi‐
tions or other factors, the system may not re‐
spond. There may be a risk of accident or risk
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of damage to property. Actively intervene as
warranted. Refer to the information in this Own‐
er’s Manual regarding the scope of the sys‐
tem’s operation and limitations.
▷ In tight curves.
▷ If the driving stability control systems are lim‐
ited or deactivated, for instance DSC OFF.
▷ Up to 10 seconds after the start of the engine
via the Start/Stop button.
Detection range
Intersection collision
warning
Principle
The system may prevent some accidents with
cross traffic at intersections and junctions. In the
event of an accident, the system may reduce im‐
pact speed.
The system's detection capability is limited.
The system sounds a warning in the city speed
range before an imminent collision and activates
brakes independently, if needed.
Only objects that are detected by the system are
taken into account.
Thus, a system reaction might not come or
might come late.
General information
Sensors detect the traffic situation.
The following situations may not be detected, for
example:
Vehicles that cross your driving direction can be
detected by the system as soon as these vehi‐
cles enter into the detection range of the system.
▷ Slow moving vehicles when you approach
them at high speed.
At intersections and junctions, a warning is is‐
sued when a danger of collision with crossing
traffic is detected.
▷ Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front of you,
or strongly decelerating vehicles.
▷ Vehicles with an unusual rear view.
▷ Two-wheeled vehicles ahead of you.
The system issues a two-phase warning of a
possible risk of collision with vehicles at speeds
above approx. 6 mph/10 km/h. The timing of
warnings may vary with the current driving situa‐
tion.
System limits of the sensors
Additional information:
The Driver Attention Camera in the instrument
cluster captures the driver’s field of vision. Addi‐
tionally, the system checks for visual impair‐
ments. Field of vision and visibility also affect the
timing of the warnings.
▷ Cameras, refer to page 35.
▷ Radar sensors, refer to page 36.
Functional limitations
The system may be limited in the following situa‐
tions:
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Intelligent Safety
Safety information
Warning
Sensors
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 ap‐
propriate.
The system is controlled by the following sen‐
sors:
▷ Cameras behind the windshield.
▷ Front radar sensor.
▷ Radar sensors, side, front.
Additional information:
Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 35.
Warning
Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a sub‐
stitute for the driver’s personal judgment. Due
to its limits, the system may not issue warnings
or reactions, or these may be issued late or in a
manner that is not consistent with their normal
use. There is a risk of accident. Adjust driving
style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely
and actively intervene where appropriate.
Turning on/off
Turning on automatically
The system is automatically active when the ve‐
hicle is turned on.
Switching on manually
Press the button.
The menu for the Intelligent Safety sys‐
tem is displayed.
Warning
Due to system limits, individual functions can
malfunction during tow-starting/towing with the
Intelligent Safety systems activated. There is a
risk of accident. Switch all Intelligent Safety
systems off prior to tow-starting/towing.
If all Intelligent Safety systems were switched off,
all systems are now switched on.
"Configure INDIVIDUAL": depending on the
equipment version, the Intelligent Safety sys‐
tems can be individually configured. The individ‐
ual settings are activated and stored. As soon as
a setting is changed on the menu, all settings of
the menu are activated.
Overview
Button in the vehicle
Press the button repeatedly.
The following settings are switched be‐
tween:
"ALL ON": all Intelligent Safety systems are
switched on. Basic settings are activated for the
subfunctions.
"INDIVIDUAL": the Intelligent Safety systems are
switched on according to the individual settings.
Some Intelligent Safety systems cannot be indi‐
vidually switched off.
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Manual switching off
Icon Meaning
Danger of collision with vehicle cross‐
Press and hold this button.
All Intelligent Safety systems are
switched off.
ing from the right.
Danger of collision with vehicle cross‐
ing from the left.
Button Status
Button lights up green: all Intelligent
Danger of collision with vehicle for
which the driving direction cannot be
determined.
Safety systems are switched on.
Button lights up orange: some Intelli‐
gent Safety systems are switched off
or currently unavailable.
Display with prewarning
The respective icon lights up red: prewarning for
vehicles that cross your driving direction.
Button does not light up: all Intelligent
Safety systems are switched off.
Intervene yourself, for instance by braking.
Setting the warning time
1. "CAR"
Display with acute warning
The respective icon flashes red and an acoustic
signal sounds: acute warning when vehicles
cross your driving direction.
2. "Settings"
3. "Driver Assistance"
4. "Safety and Warnings"
5. "Forward Collision Mitigation"
6. Select the desired setting:
▷ "Early"
Brake and make an evasive maneuver, if neces‐
sary.
Prewarning
For example, a prewarning is displayed when a
danger of collision with a crossing vehicle is de‐
tected.
▷ "Medium"
▷ "Late": only acute warnings are displayed.
If a prewarning is provided, respond by braking
as warranted.
Warning with braking function
Display
Acute warning with braking function
An acute warning is displayed in the event of an
immediate danger of collision with a crossing ve‐
hicle.
General information
A warning symbol appears in the instrument
cluster and in the Head-up Display, where availa‐
ble, if a collision with a detected vehicle is immi‐
nent.
Intervene in the case of an acute warning. If an
acute warning is provided, the system may pro‐
vide assistance, such as through automatic brake
intervention, when there is risk of collision.
Acute warnings may be provided even when
there has been no prior warning.
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Brake intervention
Detection range
The warning prompts the driver to intervene.
The system may also assist in braking if there is
a risk of collision.
The vehicle can be decelerated to a standstill.
The brake intervention can be interrupted by
stepping on the accelerator pedal or by actively
moving the steering wheel.
The system’s ability to detect objects may be
limited in some circumstances. Refer to the in‐
formation in this Owner’s Manual regarding the
limitations of the system and actively intervene
as warranted.
The system's detection capability is limited.
Thus, a system reaction might not come or
might come late.
The following situations may not be detected, for
instance:
System limits
▷ Crossing vehicles when they are hidden by
buildings, for instance.
Safety information
▷ Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front of you,
or strongly decelerating vehicles.
Warning
The system is designed to operate in certain
conditions and circumstances. Due to condi‐
tions or other factors, the system may not re‐
spond. There may be a risk of accident or risk
of damage to property. Actively intervene as
warranted. Refer to the information in this Own‐
er’s Manual regarding the scope of the sys‐
tem’s operation and limitations.
▷ Crossing bicycles.
▷ Vehicles with an unusual side appearance.
System limits of the sensors
Additional information:
▷ Cameras, refer to page 35.
▷ Radar sensors, refer to page 36.
Functional limitations
The system may be limited in the following situa‐
tions:
Upper speed limit
The system responds to crossing vehicles when
your own speed is below approx.
50 mph/80 km/h.
▷ In tight curves.
▷ If the driving stability control systems are lim‐
ited or deactivated, for instance DSC OFF.
▷ Up to 10 seconds after the start of the engine
via the Start/Stop button.
Warning sensitivity
The more sensitive the warning settings are, for
example the warning time, the more warnings are
displayed. Therefore, there may also be an ex‐
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cess of premature or unjustified warnings and re‐
actions.
style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely
and actively intervene where appropriate.
Pedestrian Warning with
City Collision Mitigation
Warning
Due to system limits, individual functions can
malfunction during tow-starting/towing with the
Intelligent Safety systems activated. There is a
risk of accident. Switch all Intelligent Safety
systems off prior to tow-starting/towing.
Principle
The Pedestrian Warning warns in the city speed
range of possible risk of collision with pedes‐
trians and bicycle riders and may brake inde‐
pendently. In the event of an accident, the sys‐
tem may reduce impact speed.
Overview
Button in the vehicle
General information
Sensors detect the traffic situation.
The system issues a warning of a possible risk of
collision with pedestrians and cyclists at speeds
above approx. 3 mph/5 km/h.
The system reacts to pedestrians and cyclists
who are within the detection range of the sys‐
tem.
Safety information
Intelligent Safety
Warning
Sensors
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 ap‐
propriate.
The system is controlled by the following sen‐
sors:
▷ Cameras behind the windshield.
▷ With radar sensor: front radar sensor.
Additional information:
Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 35.
Warning
Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a sub‐
stitute for the driver’s personal judgment. Due
to its limits, the system may not issue warnings
or reactions, or these may be issued late or in a
manner that is not consistent with their normal
use. There is a risk of accident. Adjust driving
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Press the button repeatedly.
Detection range
The following settings are switched be‐
tween:
"ALL ON": all Intelligent Safety systems are
switched on. Basic settings are activated for the
subfunctions.
"INDIVIDUAL": the Intelligent Safety systems are
switched on according to the individual settings.
Some Intelligent Safety systems cannot be indi‐
vidually switched off.
The detection range in front of the vehicle is div‐
ided into two areas:
Manual switching off
▷ Central area, arrow 1, directly in front of the
vehicle.
Press and hold this button.
All Intelligent Safety systems are
switched off.
▷ Extended area, arrows 2, to the right and left
of the central area.
A collision is imminent if pedestrians are located
within the central area. A warning is issued about
pedestrians who are located within the extended
area only if they are moving in the direction of the
central area.
Button Status
Button lights up green: all Intelligent
Safety systems are switched on.
Button lights up orange: some Intelli‐
gent Safety systems are switched off
or currently unavailable.
Turning on/off
Button does not light up: all Intelligent
Safety systems are switched off.
Turning on automatically
The system is automatically active when the ve‐
hicle is turned on.
Warning with braking function
Display
If a collision with a pedestrian or a cyclist is immi‐
nent, a warning symbol appears on the instru‐
ment cluster and in the Head-up Display.
Switching on manually
Press the button.
The menu for the Intelligent Safety sys‐
tem is displayed.
If all Intelligent Safety systems were switched off,
all systems are now switched on.
The red icon is displayed and a signal
sounds.
"Configure INDIVIDUAL": depending on the
equipment version, the Intelligent Safety sys‐
tems can be individually configured. The individ‐
ual settings are activated and stored. As soon as
a setting is changed on the menu, all settings of
the menu are activated.
Alternatively, depending on the vehicle
equipment, a red warning triangle lights
up in the instrument cluster.
Intervene immediately by braking or make an
evasive maneuver.
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Thus, a warning might not be issued or be is‐
sued late.
Brake intervention
The warning prompts the driver to intervene.
While a warning is active, the maximum braking
force is used when the brake is applied. In order
to activate the Brake Assistant function, the
brakes must be applied sufficiently quickly and
forcefully.
The following situations may not be detected, for
instance:
▷ Partially covered pedestrians.
▷ Pedestrians that are not detected as such be‐
cause of the viewing angle or contour.
If there is a risk of collision, the system may also
assist with brake intervention.
▷ Pedestrians outside of the detection range.
▷ Pedestrians having a body size less than
32 in/80 cm.
When the vehicle is traveling at a low speed, the
vehicle may come to a complete stop.
The brake intervention can be interrupted by
stepping on the accelerator pedal or by actively
moving the steering wheel.
System limits of the sensors
Additional information:
▷ Cameras, refer to page 35.
▷ Radar sensors, refer to page 36.
The system’s ability to detect objects may be
limited in some circumstances. Refer to the in‐
formation in this Owner’s Manual regarding the
limitations of the system and actively intervene
as warranted.
Functional limitations
The system may be limited or may not be availa‐
ble in the following situations:
System limits
▷ If the driving stability control systems are de‐
activated, for instance DSC OFF.
Safety information
▷ Up to 10 seconds after the start of the engine
via the Start/Stop button.
Warning
The system is designed to operate in certain
conditions and circumstances. Due to condi‐
tions or other factors, the system may not re‐
spond. There may be a risk of accident or risk
of damage to property. Actively intervene as
warranted. Refer to the information in this Own‐
er’s Manual regarding the scope of the sys‐
tem’s operation and limitations.
Lane departure warning
Principle
The lane departure warning alerts when the vehi‐
cle is about to run off the road or exit the lane.
General information
This camera-based system warns starting at a
minimum speed.
Upper speed limit
The minimum speed is country-specific and is
displayed in the menu for the intelligent Safety
systems.
The system responds to pedestrians and cyclists
when the speed of the vehicle is below approx.
50 mph/80 km/h.
Warnings are issued by means of a steering
wheel vibration. The severity of the steering
wheel vibration can be adjusted.
Detection range
The system's detection capability is limited.
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The system does not provide a warning if the
turn signal is set in the respective direction be‐
fore leaving the lane.
Overview
Button in the vehicle
Depending on the equipment version, if in the
speed range up to 130 mph/210 km/h a lane
marking is crossed, the system may intervene
with a brief active steering intervention in addi‐
tion to vibrating. The system thus helps keep the
vehicle in the lane.
Safety information
Warning
Intelligent Safety
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver’s personal judgment in assessing road
and traffic situation. There is a risk of accident.
Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch
traffic closely and actively intervene where ap‐
propriate. Do not jerk the steering wheel in re‐
sponse to a warning.
Sensors
The system is controlled by the following sen‐
sors:
▷ Cameras behind the windshield.
Additional information:
Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 35.
Warning
Turning on/off
Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a sub‐
stitute for the driver’s personal judgment. Due
to its limits, the system may not issue warnings
or reactions, or these may be issued late or in a
manner that is not consistent with their normal
use. There is a risk of accident. Adjust driving
style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely
and actively intervene where appropriate.
Turning on automatically
The lane departure warning activates automati‐
cally after departure if the function was switched
on at the completion of the last trip.
Depending on the national-market version, the
system is automatically active after every driving
off. The base setting is thereby activated.
Functional requirement
The camera must detect the lane markings for
the lane departure warning to be active.
Switching on manually
Press the button.
The menu for the Intelligent Safety sys‐
tem is displayed.
If all Intelligent Safety systems were switched off,
all systems are now switched on.
"Configure INDIVIDUAL": depending on the
equipment version, the Intelligent Safety sys‐
tems can be individually configured. The individ‐
ual settings are activated and stored. As soon as
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a setting is changed on the menu, all settings of
the menu are activated.
lane markings in curves or with dynamic
passing without blinker.
▷ "Off": no warnings are issued.
Press the button repeatedly.
The following settings are switched be‐
tween:
Setting the intensity of the steering
wheel vibration
"ALL ON": all Intelligent Safety systems are
switched on. Basic settings are activated for the
subfunctions.
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
3. "Driver Assistance"
4. "Steering Wheel Feedback"
5. "Vibration intensity"
6. Select the desired setting.
"INDIVIDUAL": the Intelligent Safety systems are
switched on according to the individual settings.
Some Intelligent Safety systems cannot be indi‐
vidually switched off.
The setting is applied to all Intelligent Safety sys‐
tems.
Manual switching off
Press and hold this button.
Switch steering intervention on/off
All Intelligent Safety systems are
switched off.
The steering intervention can be switched on
and off separately for Active Blind Spot Detec‐
tion and lane departure warning.
Button Status
1. "CAR"
Button lights up green: all Intelligent
Safety systems are switched on.
2. "Settings"
3. "Driver Assistance"
4. "Safety and Warnings"
5. "Lane Departure Warning"
6. "Steering intervention"
Button lights up orange: some Intelli‐
gent Safety systems are switched off
or currently unavailable.
Button does not light up: all Intelligent
Safety systems are switched off.
Depending on the national-market version, the
steering intervention is automatically active after
every driving off.
Setting the warning time
1. "CAR"
Display in the instrument cluster
2. "Settings"
The icon illuminates green: at lane mark‐
ing was detected on at least one side of
the vehicle and warnings can be issued.
3. "Driver Assistance"
4. "Safety and Warnings"
5. "Lane Departure Warning"
6. Select the desired setting:
▷ "Early"
Warning function
If you leave the lane
▷ "Medium"
If you leave the lane and if a lane marking has
been detected, the steering wheel vibrates in ac‐
▷ "Reduced": some warnings are sup‐
pressed depending on the situation,
for instance when purposely driving over
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cordance with the steering wheel vibration set‐
ting.
System limits
When the turn signal is switched on in the corre‐
sponding direction before changing the lane, a
warning is not issued.
Safety information
Warning
The system is designed to operate in certain
conditions and circumstances. Due to condi‐
tions or other factors, the system may not re‐
spond. There may be a risk of accident or risk
of damage to property. Actively intervene as
warranted. Refer to the information in this Own‐
er’s Manual regarding the scope of the sys‐
tem’s operation and limitations.
Steering intervention
Depending on the equipment version: if, in the
speed range up to 130 mph/210 km/h a lane
marking is crossed, the system may intervene
with a brief active steering intervention in addi‐
tion to vibrating. The steering intervention helps
keep the vehicle in the lane. The steering inter‐
vention can be noticed on the steering wheel
and can be manually overridden at any time. Dur‐
ing an active steering intervention, the display in
the instrument cluster will blink.
System limits of the sensors
Additional information:
▷ Cameras, refer to page 35.
Warning signal
Depending on the equipment version: in the
event of multiple active steering interventions by
the system within 3 minutes without the driver's
intervention at the steering wheel, an acoustic
warning will sound. A short warning signal will
sound at the second steering intervention. Be‐
ginning with the third steering intervention, an
continuous warning will sound.
Functional limitations
The system may be limited in the following situa‐
tions:
▷ In the event of missing, worn, poorly visible,
merging, diverging, or multiple lane markings
such as in construction areas.
▷ With lane boundaries that are covered in
snow, ice, dirt or water.
In addition, a Check Control message is dis‐
played.
▷ In tight curves or on narrow roads.
The warning signal and Check Control message
are an encouragement to pay closer attention to
the lane.
▷ With lane boundaries that are covered by ob‐
jects.
▷ When driving very close to the vehicle in front
of you.
End of warning
For instance, the warning will be canceled in the
following situations:
▷ Up to 10 seconds after the start of the engine
via the Start/Stop button.
A Check Control message may be displayed
when the system is not fully functional.
▷ Automatically after a few seconds.
▷ When returning to your own lane.
▷ When braking hard.
▷ When blinking.
▷ The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) adjusts.
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displayed on the Control Display in the menu for
the steering intervention.
Active Blind Spot
Detection
Safety information
Principle
Active Blind Spot Detection detects vehicles in
the blind spot or vehicles approaching from be‐
hind in the adjacent lane.
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 ap‐
propriate.
The light in the exterior mirror warns the driver in
different steps.
General information
Warning
Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a sub‐
stitute for the driver’s personal judgment. Due
to its limits, the system may not issue warnings
or reactions, or these may be issued late or in a
manner that is not consistent with their normal
use. There is a risk of accident. Adjust driving
style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely
and actively intervene where appropriate.
Radar sensors monitor the area behind and next
to the vehicle when traveling faster than a mini‐
mum speed.
The minimum speed is country-specific and is
displayed in the menu for the intelligent Safety
systems.
Overview
Button in the vehicle
The system indicates whether there are vehicles
in the blind spot, arrow 1, or approaching from
behind in the adjacent lane, arrow 2.
The light in the exterior mirror lights up dimmed.
Before you change lanes after setting the turn
signal, the system issues a warning in the situa‐
tions described above.
The light in the exterior mirror flashes and the
steering wheel vibrates.
Intelligent Safety
Vehicles with side collision mitigation: at speeds
of up to 130 mph/210 km/h, the system can in‐
tervene with a brief active steering intervention
and help guide the vehicle back into the lane.
The steering intervention occurs when a mini‐
mum speed is reached. This minimum speed is
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All Intelligent Safety systems are switched off.
Sensors
The system is controlled by the following sen‐
sors:
Button Status
Button lights up green: all Intelligent
Safety systems are switched on.
▷ Radar sensors, side, rear.
Additional information:
Button lights up orange: some Intelli‐
gent Safety systems are switched off
or currently unavailable.
Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 35.
Turning on/off
Button does not light up: all Intelligent
Safety systems are switched off.
Turning on automatically
Active Blind Spot Detection is automatically acti‐
vated after departure if the function was
switched on at the completion of the last trip.
Setting the warning time
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
Switching on manually
3. "Driver Assistance"
4. "Safety and Warnings"
5. "Active Blind Spot Detection"
6. Select the desired setting.
Press the button.
The menu for the Intelligent Safety sys‐
tem is displayed.
If all Intelligent Safety systems were switched off,
all systems are now switched on.
Setting the intensity of the steering
wheel vibration
1. "CAR"
"Configure INDIVIDUAL": depending on the
equipment version, the Intelligent Safety sys‐
tems can be individually configured. The individ‐
ual settings are activated and stored. As soon as
a setting is changed on the menu, all settings of
the menu are activated.
2. "Settings"
3. "Driver Assistance"
4. "Steering Wheel Feedback"
5. "Vibration intensity"
6. Select the desired setting.
Press the button repeatedly.
The following settings are switched be‐
tween:
The setting is applied to all Intelligent Safety sys‐
tems.
"ALL ON": all Intelligent Safety systems are
switched on. Basic settings are activated for the
subfunctions.
Vehicles with side collision
mitigation: switching steering
intervention on/off
"INDIVIDUAL": the Intelligent Safety systems are
switched on according to the individual settings.
Some Intelligent Safety systems cannot be indi‐
vidually switched off.
The steering intervention can be switched on
and off separately for Active Blind Spot Detec‐
tion and lane departure warning.
Manual switching off
1. "CAR"
Press and hold this button.
2. "Settings"
3. "Driver Assistance"
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4. "Safety and Warnings"
5. "Active Blind Spot Detection"
6. "Steering intervention"
Flashing of the light
A flashing of the light during vehicle unlocking
serves as system self-test.
System limits
Warning function
Safety information
Light in the exterior mirror
Warning
The system is designed to operate in certain
conditions and circumstances. Due to condi‐
tions or other factors, the system may not re‐
spond. There may be a risk of accident or risk
of damage to property. Actively intervene as
warranted. Refer to the information in this Own‐
er’s Manual regarding the scope of the sys‐
tem’s operation and limitations.
Prewarning
The dimmed light in the exterior mirror indicates
when there are vehicles in the blind spot or ap‐
proaching from behind.
Upper speed limit
If the vehicle speed exceeds approx.
155 mph/250 km/h, the system is deactivated
temporarily.
Acute warning
If the vehicle speed falls below approx.
155 mph/250 km/h, the system once again re‐
sponds according to the setting.
When the turn signal is switched on while a vehi‐
cle is in the critical zone, the steering wheel vi‐
brates briefly and the light in the exterior mirror
flashes brightly.
System limits of the sensors
Additional information:
The warning stops when the other vehicle has
left the critical area or the turn signal has been
deactivated.
▷ Radar sensors, refer to page 36.
▷ On vehicles with side collision warning: cam‐
eras, refer to page 35.
Vehicles with side collision
mitigation
When there is no response to the vibration of the
steering wheel at speeds of up to
Functional limitations
The system may be limited in the following situa‐
tions:
130 mph/210 km/h and the lane marking is
crossed, the system intervenes with a brief active
steering intervention. The steering intervention
helps return the vehicle into the lane. The steer‐
ing intervention can be noticed on the steering
wheel and can be manually overridden at any
time.
▷ When a vehicle is approaching at a speed
much faster than your own.
▷ In tight curves or on narrow roads.
▷ The bumper is dirty, iced up or covered,
for instance by stickers.
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For vehicles with side collision mitigation, the
steering intervention can be limited, for instance
in the following situation:
General information
▷ In the event of missing, worn, poorly visible,
merging, diverging, or multiple lane markings
such as in construction areas.
▷ With lane boundaries that are covered in
snow, ice, dirt or water.
▷ With lane boundaries that are not white.
▷ With lane boundaries that are covered by ob‐
jects.
Radar sensors monitor the space next to the ve‐
hicle when traveling faster than a minimum
speed of up to approx. 130 mph/210 km/h.
▷ When driving very close to the vehicle in front
of you.
The minimum speed is country-specific and is
displayed in the menu for the intelligent Safety
systems.
▷ If the camera is impaired.
▷ Up to 10 seconds after the start of the engine
via the Start/Stop button.
The front camera determines the lane marking
positions.
A Check Control message is displayed when the
system is not fully functional.
If, for instance, another vehicle is detected next
to the vehicle and if there is a risk of collision with
this vehicle, the system helps avoid the collision.
For this purpose, the system issues a warning
with a blinking LED in the exterior mirror and a vi‐
brating steering wheel. If necessary, the system
will carry out an active steering intervention.
Displaying warnings
Depending on the selected warning settings,
e.g., warning time, more or fewer warnings can
be displayed. However, there may also be an ex‐
cess of premature warnings of critical situations.
Safety information
Side collision mitigation
Principle
Warning
The side collision warning helps to avoid immi‐
nent side collisions.
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 ap‐
propriate.
Warning
Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a sub‐
stitute for the driver’s personal judgment. Due
to its limits, the system may not issue warnings
or reactions, or these may be issued late or in a
manner that is not consistent with their normal
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use. There is a risk of accident. Adjust driving
style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely
and actively intervene where appropriate.
Switching on manually
Press the button.
The menu for the Intelligent Safety sys‐
tem is displayed.
Functional requirement
The camera must detect the lane markings for
the side collision mitigation with steering inter‐
vention to be active.
If all Intelligent Safety systems were switched off,
all systems are now switched on.
"Configure INDIVIDUAL": depending on the
equipment version, the Intelligent Safety sys‐
tems can be individually configured. The individ‐
ual settings are activated and stored. As soon as
a setting is changed on the menu, all settings of
the menu are activated.
Overview
Button in the vehicle
Press the button repeatedly.
The following settings are switched be‐
tween:
"ALL ON": all Intelligent Safety systems are
switched on. Basic settings are activated for the
subfunctions.
"INDIVIDUAL": the Intelligent Safety systems are
switched on according to the individual settings.
Some Intelligent Safety systems cannot be indi‐
vidually switched off.
Intelligent Safety
Sensors
Manual switching off
The system is controlled by the following sen‐
sors:
Press and hold this button.
All Intelligent Safety systems are
switched off.
▷ Cameras behind the windshield.
▷ Radar sensors, side, front.
▷ Radar sensors, side, rear.
Additional information:
Button Status
Button lights up green: all Intelligent
Safety systems are switched on.
Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 35.
Button lights up orange: some Intelli‐
gent Safety systems are switched off
or currently unavailable.
Turning on/off
Turning on automatically
Button does not light up: all Intelligent
Safety systems are switched off.
The side collision mitigation activates automati‐
cally after departure if the function was switched
on at the completion of the last trip.
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Setting the intensity of the steering
wheel vibration
1. "CAR"
System limits
Safety information
2. "Settings"
Warning
3. "Driver Assistance"
4. "Steering Wheel Feedback"
5. "Vibration intensity"
6. Select the desired setting.
The system is designed to operate in certain
conditions and circumstances. Due to condi‐
tions or other factors, the system may not re‐
spond. There may be a risk of accident or risk
of damage to property. Actively intervene as
warranted. Refer to the information in this Own‐
er’s Manual regarding the scope of the sys‐
tem’s operation and limitations.
The setting is applied to all Intelligent Safety sys‐
tems.
Warning function
Light in the exterior mirror
System limits of the sensors
Additional information:
▷ Cameras, refer to page 35.
▷ Radar sensors, refer to page 36.
Functional limitations
The system may be limited in the following situa‐
tions:
▷ When a vehicle is approaching at a speed
much faster than your own.
Acute warning
▷ In tight curves or on narrow roads.
If there is a risk of collision, the light in the exte‐
rior mirror flashes and the steering wheel vi‐
brates.
▷ In the event of missing, worn, poorly visible,
merging, diverging, or multiple lane markings
such as in construction areas.
A Check Control message is displayed at the
same time.
▷ With lane boundaries that are covered in
snow, ice, dirt or water.
If necessary, an active steering intervention takes
place to prevent the collision and maintain the
vehicle within its own lane.
▷ With lane boundaries that are covered by ob‐
jects.
▷ When driving very close to the vehicle in front
of you.
The steering intervention can be noticed on the
steering wheel and can be manually overridden
at any time.
▷ Up to 10 seconds after the start of the engine
via the Start/Stop button.
A Check Control message is displayed when the
system is not fully functional.
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Rear-end collision
preparation
Warning
Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a sub‐
stitute for the driver’s personal judgment. Due
to its limits, the system may not issue warnings
or reactions, or these may be issued late or in a
manner that is not consistent with their normal
use. There is a risk of accident. Adjust driving
style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely
and actively intervene where appropriate.
Principle
Depending on the equipment and national-mar‐
ket version, the rear-end collision preparation can
react to vehicles approaching from behind.
General information
Overview
Sensors
The system is controlled by the following sen‐
sors:
▷ Radar sensors, side, rear.
Additional information:
Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 35.
Radar sensors monitor the area behind the vehi‐
cle.
Switching on/off
The system is automatically active when the ve‐
hicle is turned on.
When a vehicle approaches from the rear at a
certain speed, the system can react as as fol‐
lows:
▷ Where applicable, the hazard warning flashers
will be switched on.
The system is deactivated in the following situa‐
tions:
▷ Where applicable, the PreCrash functions are
triggered.
▷ When driving in reverse.
System limits
Safety information
System limits of the sensors
Additional information:
Warning
▷ Radar sensors, refer to page 36.
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 ap‐
propriate.
Functional limitations
The system may not be fully functional in the fol‐
lowing situations:
▷ When a vehicle is approaching at a speed
much faster than your own.
▷ The approaching vehicle is approaching
slowly.
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Functional requirements
▷ The function can be activated at speeds of
approx. 6 mph/10 km/h up to approx.
155 mph/250 km/h.
If equipped with Equipment
Stop Assistant
Principle
If the driver is no longer fit to drive, the Emer‐
gency Stop Assistant helps to safely bring the
vehicle to a standstill.
▷ With lane change function: lane changes are
executed when the traffic situation allows.
Activating the emergency stop
function
General information
The emergency stop function is not triggered
automatically. The emergency stop function can
only be triggered manually by the occupants.
Pull the switch for the parking brake briefly
to activate the emergency stop function.
▷ With lane change function: releasing the
switch may trigger an automatic lane change.
When the system is activated, the vehicle is
brought to a standstill in its own lane by use of
lane guidance.
▷ The system will take control of the vehicle for
a maximum of 2 minutes.
▷ The hazard warning system is switched on.
▷ An emergency call is triggered.
Depending on the equipment version and na‐
tional market version, the system includes a lane
change function.
With lane change function: on motorways or mo‐
torway-like roads, the system steers the vehicle
to the side of the road or shoulder where possi‐
ble. On other roads or under high traffic condi‐
tions, the vehicle is brought to a standstill on the
actual road.
Canceling the emergency stop
function
The driver can cancel the emergency stop func‐
tion by actively taking control of the vehicle
throughout the entire process.
For instance, the emergency stop function will
be canceled in the following situations:
Overview
▷ When steering.
▷ When blinking.
▷ When depressing the accelerator pedal.
▷ When switching off the hazard warning sys‐
tem.
▷ When canceling the Emergency Request.
▷ When switching the selector lever position at
standstill.
▷ When the switch of the parking brake is
pressed.
Parking brake
At standstill
As soon as the vehicle is stationary, the system
will carry out the following settings:
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▷ The vehicle is secured against rolling away.
▷ The interior lights are switched on.
The system cannot replace the driving perform‐
ance of a driver who is fit to drive.
▷ The central locking system is unlocked.
BMW Drive Recorder
Displays in the instrument
cluster
Principle
The BMW Drive Recorder stores brief video re‐
cordings of the vehicle surroundings, e.g., to
document surrounding traffic.
Icon
Status
Emergency Stop function active.
General information
There are various ways for storing video record‐
ings:
Without lane change function:
Icon Status
▷ Automatic storage of the recording.
Green steering wheel symbol:
The function allows the documentation of the
event of an accident.
When lane markings are detected, the
system keeps the vehicle in the lane.
▷ Manual storage of the recording.
Gray steering wheel symbol:
The function allows the documentation of
traffic situations.
Lane guidance is briefly interrupted.
The system records up to 20 seconds before
and after the activation of the storage.
Yellow steering wheel symbol:
Lane marking driven over.
Cameras of the assistance systems are used, for
instance Panorama View.
When lane markings are detected, the
system keeps the vehicle in the lane.
Additionally, the following parameters are stored
for the trip:
Yellow steering wheel symbol:
▷ Date.
The hands are not grasping the steer‐
ing wheel. The system is still active.
▷ Time.
▷ Vehicle speed.
Red steering wheel symbol and a sig‐
nal sounds:
▷ Global Positioning System coordinates.
The hands are not grasping the steer‐
ing wheel. Interruption of lane guidance
is imminent.
Data protection
The permissibility of recording and using video
recordings is contingent upon the statutory regu‐
lations of the country in which the system is to
be used. The user is responsible for the use of
the system and compliance with the respective
regulations.
Red steering wheel symbol and a sig‐
nal sounds:
Lane guidance is switched off.
System limits
Use the system only in the event of a driver fail‐
ure.
The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends
confirming there are no statutory or regulatory
constraints on use of the system in your state or
country prior to the initial use. In addition, the
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laws with respect to use of the system should be
verified in regular intervals, especially when bor‐
ders are frequently crossed.
Via iDrive
1. "Apps"
2. "Drive Recorder"
3. "Start recording"
To stop the recording: "Cancel".
Other drivers of the vehicle must be informed
about the system. In addition, information about
the system is required when handing off the ve‐
hicle.
Recording can also be started by selecting the
widget on the Control Display.
Functional requirements
▷ BMW Drive Recorder is activated.
▷ Privacy Policy accepted.
Recording playback and
administration
Stored video recordings can be played back, ex‐
ported and deleted.
▷ Recording type selected.
▷ Recording time selected.
For your own safety, the video recording is only
displayed on the Control Display up to approx.
2 mph/3 km/h. In some national-market versions,
the video recording is only displayed if the park‐
ing brake is engaged or if the selector lever is in
selector lever position P.
Activating/deactivating the BMW
Drive Recorder
The BMW Drive Recorder must be activated be‐
fore the first use of the recording function.
1. "Apps"
1. "Apps"
2. "Drive Recorder"
3. "Saved recordings"
4. Select desired recording.
5. Select the desired setting.
2. "Drive Recorder"
3. Accept Privacy Policy.
4. "Settings"
5. "Recording allowed"
6. Select the desired setting.
If a camera change occurred during the record‐
ing, different segments of the video can be se‐
lected.
Recording functions
Automatic recording
Settings
The recording is stored automatically when the
vehicle sensors detect an accident occurrence.
General information
Different settings can be made.
Manual recording
Recording type
1. "Apps"
Using the button
Press and hold this button.
2. "Drive Recorder"
3. "Settings"
4. "RECORDING TYPE"
5. Select the desired setting.
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Certain functions of several systems can, within
the system limits, lead to Active Protection trig‐
gering:
Recording time
1. "Apps"
2. "Drive Recorder"
3. "Settings"
▷ Forward Collision Warning: automatic brake
intervention.
4. Select the desired setting.
▷ Front collision mitigation: Brake Assistant
▷ Rear collision preparation: detection of immi‐
nent rear collisions.
Cameras
1. "Apps"
2. "Drive Recorder"
3. "Settings"
Safety information
4. "Camera selection"
5. Select desired camera.
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver’s personal judgment. Due to the system
limits, critical situation could not be detected
reliably or in time. There is a risk of accident.
Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch
traffic closely and actively intervene where ap‐
propriate.
In case of an accident, the system switches au‐
tomatically to "All" cameras.
If driver assistance systems are active, their cam‐
era views are selected automatically.
System limits
In the event of serious accidents, it may not be
possible to store recordings if the damage on the
vehicle is too great or the power supply was in‐
terrupted.
Function
When the safety belt is fastened, the driver's and
front passenger's belt straps are automatically
tightened once after driving away.
In accident-critical situations, the following indi‐
vidual functions become active as needed:
Active Protection
▷ Automatic pretensioning of the front safety
belts.
Principle
Active Protection prepares occupants and the
vehicle for a possible accident in critical driving or
collision situations.
▷ Automatic window closing up to a narrow
gap.
▷ Automatic closing of the glass sunroof, in‐
cluding sun protection.
General information
Depending on the equipment and national-mar‐
ket version, Active Protection consists of various
PreCrash functions.
▷ For vehicles equipped with comfort seats in
the front: automatic positioning of the back‐
rest for the front passenger seat.
After a critical driving situation without an acci‐
dent, the front safety belts are loosened again.
The system is used to detect certain critical driv‐
ing situations that might lead to an accident. This
includes the following critical driving situations:
If the belt tension does not loosen automatically,
stop the vehicle and unbuckle the safety belt us‐
ing the red button in the buckle. Fasten the
safety belt before continuing on your trip.
▷ Emergency stop.
▷ Severe understeering.
▷ Severe oversteering.
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All other systems can be restored to the desired
setting.
Fatigue alert
Principle
PostCrash – iBrake
The Fatigue Alert can detect decreasing alert‐
ness or fatigue of the driver during long, monoto‐
nous trips, for instance on highways. The system
recommends a break.
Principle
In the event of an accident, PostCrash can bring
the vehicle to a halt automatically without inter‐
vention by the driver in certain situations.
Safety information
General information
Warning
PostCrash can reduce the risk of another colli‐
sion and subsequent consequences.
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver’s personal judgment in assessing one's
physical state. An increasing lack of alertness or
fatigue may not be detected or not be detected
in time. There is a risk of accident. Make sure
that the driver is rested and alert. Adjust driving
style to traffic conditions.
At standstill
After coming to a halt, the brake is released auto‐
matically.
Harder vehicle deceleration
In certain situations, it can be necessary to bring
the vehicle to a halt more quickly than the Brake
Assistant allows.
Function
The system is switched on each time drive-ready
state is switched on.
To do this, quickly apply extra force to the brake.
For a brief period, the braking pressure will be
higher than the braking pressure that is achieved
by the automatic braking function. Automatic
braking is interrupted.
After travel has begun, the system monitors cer‐
tain aspects of the driver's behavior, so that de‐
creasing alertness or fatigue can be detected.
This procedure takes the following criteria into
account:
▷ Personal driving style, for instance steering
behavior.
Interrupting automatic braking
It can be necessary to interrupt automatic brak‐
ing in certain situations, for instance for an eva‐
sive maneuver.
▷ Driving conditions, for instance time, length of
trip.
▷ Depending on the equipment: attention of
the driver through the Driver Attention Cam‐
era.
Interrupt automatic braking:
▷ By pressing the brake pedal.
▷ By pressing the accelerator pedal.
Starting at approx. 43 mph/70 km/h, the system
is active and can also display a recommendation
to take a break.
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Break recommendation
Adjusting
The fatigue alert is active automatically with each
switching on of drive-ready state and can thus
display a break recommendation.
The break recommendation can also be
switched on or off and adjusted via iDrive.
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
3. "General settings"
4. "Fatigue and Focus Alert"
5. Select the desired setting.
Display
If the driver becomes less alert or fatigued, a
message is displayed in the Control Display with
the recommendation to take a break.
During the display, various settings can be se‐
lected.
After a break, another recommendation to take a
break cannot be displayed until after approxi‐
mately 45 minutes.
System limits
The function may be limited in the following sit‐
uations and may issue an incorrect warning or no
warning at all:
▷ When the time is set incorrectly.
▷ When the vehicle speed is mainly below
about 43 mph/70 km/h.
▷ With a sporty driving style, such as during
rapid acceleration or when cornering fast.
▷ In active driving situations, such as when
changing lanes frequently.
▷ When the road condition is poor.
▷ In the event of strong side winds.
The system is reset approx. 45 minutes after
parking the vehicle, for instance in the case of a
break during longer trips on highways.
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