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Driving comfort
Buttons at a glance
Active Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function, ACC*
The concept
This system can be used to select a desired
speed that the vehicle will maintain automati‐
cally on clear roads.
Totheextentpossible, thesystemautomatically
adjusts the speed to a slower vehicle ahead of
you.
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System on/off, interrupt
Resume speed
The distance that the vehicle maintains to the
vehicle ahead of you can be varied.
Store speed*
For safety reasons, it depends on the speed.
Reduce distance
To maintain a certain distance, the system au‐
tomatically decelerates, applies the brakes
lightly, or accelerates again if the vehicle ahead
begins moving faster.
Store, maintain/change speed
Increase distance
If the vehicle ahead of you brakes to a halt, the
system is able to detect this within the given
system limits. If the vehicle ahead of your drives
away again from a halt, your vehicle is able to
accelerate if operated accordingly.
Switching on/off and interrupting
cruise control
Switching on
Press the button on the steering wheel.
Even if some time passes before the vehicle
drives away again, the BMW can still be accel‐
erated automatically and simply.
The indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
light up and the marking in the speedometer is
set to the current speed.
As soon as the road is clear, it accelerates to the
desired speed.
Cruise control can be used.
The speed is also maintained on downhill gra‐
dients, but may not be maintained on uphill
slopes if engine power is insufficient.
Switching off
Deactivated or interrupted system
If the system is deactivated or interrupted,
actively intervene by braking and, if necessary,
with evasive maneuvers; otherwise, there is the
danger of an accident occurring.◀
If switching off the system while stationary,
press on the brake pedal at the same time.
Press the button.
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If active: press twice.
If interrupted: press once.
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The displays go out. The stored desired speed
and distance are deleted.
Adapting the desired speed
Adapt the desired speed to the road con‐
ditions and be ready to brake at all times; other‐
wise, there is the danger of an accident occur‐
ring.◀
Interrupting
When active, press the button.
Speed differences
If interrupting the system while stationary, press
on the brake pedal at the same time.
Great speed differences with vehicles
driving ahead of you, e.g., when rapidly ap‐
proaching a truck or when another vehicle
swerves into your own lane, cannot be compen‐
sated for by the system.◀
The system is automatically interrupted if:
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The brakes are applied.
The clutch pedal is depressed.
Transmission position D is disengaged.
DTC Dynamic Traction Control is activated
or DSC is deactivated.
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DSC is actively controlling stability.
The safety belt and the driver's door are
opened when the vehicle is standing.
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The system has not detected objects for an
extended period, e.g., on a road with very lit‐
tle traffic without road edge line markings.
Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly
until the desired speed is set.
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Radar sensor is soiled.
If active, the displayed speed is stored and the
vehicle reaches the stored speed if the road is
clear.
Maintaining/storing the speed
Press the button*.
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Each time the rocker switch is pressed to the
point of resistance, the desired speed in‐
creases or decreases by approx. 1 mph/
1 km/h.
When the system is switched on, the current
speed is maintained and stored as the desired
speed.
It is displayed in the speedometer and briefly
displayed in the instrument cluster, Displays in
the instrument cluster, refer to page 107.
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Each time the rocker switch is pressed past
the point of resistance, the desired speed
increases or decreases by a maximum of
5 mph/10 km/h. max. adjustable speed:
110 mph/180 km/h.
When cruise control is maintained or stored,
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on, if
necessary.
Hold the rocker switch in position to repeat the
action.
Changing, maintaining, and storing the
speed
The rocker switch can be pressed while the sys‐
tem is interrupted to maintain and store the cur‐
rent speed. DSC Dynamic Stability Control is
switched on, if necessary.
Distance
Selecting a distance
Adjust the distance according to the traffic
and weather conditions; otherwise, there is the
danger of an accident occurring. Maintain the
prescribed safety distance.◀
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Rolling bars in the distance indicator mean that
the vehicle ahead of you has driven off.
Reduce distance
Press the button repeatedly until the
desired distance is set.
You actively braked your vehicle to a halt by
pressing on the brake pedal and it is standing
behind another vehicle:
The selected distance, refer to page 108, is dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
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Press the button to call up a stored
desired speed.
Increase distance
Press the button repeatedly until the
desired distance is set.
2. Release the brake pedal.
3. Press on the accelerator briefly, or press the
RES button or the rocker switch when the
vehicle ahead of you drives away.
The selected distance, refer to page 108, is dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
Calling up the desired speed and
distance
Displays in the instrument cluster
While driving
Press the button with the system
switched on.
In the following cases, the stored speed value is
deleted and cannot be called up again:
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When the system is switched off.
When the ignition is switched off.
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Display of desired speed
Distance to vehicle ahead of you
Vehicle symbol
While standing
Before leaving the vehicle, secure it
against rolling.
Brief status display
Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐
ning, engage position P of the automatic trans‐
mission and apply the parking brake. Otherwise,
the vehicle may begin to roll.◀
Desired speed
Marking in the speedometer
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The marking lights up in
green: the system is active.
The system brought the vehicle to a complete
standstill.
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The marking lights up in or‐
ange: the system has been
interrupted.
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Green mark in the speedometer during a
brief idle phase:
The vehicle ahead of you drives away while
the mark is green: your vehicle accelerates
without anything having to be done.
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The marking does not light up: the system is
switched off.
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Switch to orange of the mark in the speed‐
ometer after approx. 2 sec.:
Brief status display
Selected desired speed.
The vehicle ahead of you drives away, while
the mark is orange: in order to accelerate,
briefly press the accelerator or press the
RES button or SET button.
If --- appears briefly on the display for Check
Control messages, it is possible that the system
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requirements for operation are currently not
met.
The system was deactivated but applies the
brakes until you actively assume control by
pressing on the brake pedal or accelerator.
Distance to vehicle ahead of you
The selected distance to the vehicle driving
ahead of you is shown.
The vehicle symbol flashes red and an
acoustic signal sounds:
You are requested to intervene by brak‐
ing or making an evasive maneuver.
Distance display
Distance 1
System limits
Speed range
Best results are achieved when using the sys‐
tem on well-developed roads and highways.
The desired speed can be selected between
20 mph/30 km/h to 110 mph/180 km/h.
Distance 2
Distance 3
Distance 4
The system can also be activated when station‐
ary.
This value is set after the system is
switched on.
Comply with the legal speed limit in every situa‐
tion when using the system.
The system has been interrupted or
distance control is deactivated be‐
cause the accelerator is being
Detection range
The detection capacity of the system and the
automatic braking capacity are limited.
pressed; a vehicle was not detected.
Two-wheeled vehicles driving ahead of you
for instance might not be detected.
Distance control is deactivated be‐
cause the accelerator is being
pressed; a vehicle was detected.
Limited detection capacity
Because of the limits to the detection ca‐
pacity, you should be alert at all times so that you
can intervene actively, if necessary; otherwise,
there is the danger of an accident occurring.◀
Rolling bars: the detected vehicle has driven
away.
Indicator/warning lamps
Personal responsibility
Deceleration
The indicator and warning lamps do not
relieve the driver of the responsibility to adapt
his or her desired driving speed and style to the
traffic conditions.◀
The system does not decelerate when a sta‐
tionary obstacle is located in the same lane, e.g.,
avehicleataredtrafficlightorattheendoftraffic
congestion.
The vehicle symbol lights up in orange:
The system also does not respond to:
A vehicle has been detected ahead of
you.
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Pedestrians or similarly slow road users.
Red traffic lights.
The vehicle symbol flashes orange:
Stationary objects.
The conditions are not adequate for op‐
erating the system.
Cross traffic.
Approaching traffic.
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No warnings
pedal is released, the system becomes active
again and independently controls the speed.
A warning may not be issued when ap‐
proaching a stationary or very slow-moving ob‐
stacle. You must react yourself; otherwise, there
is the danger of an accident occurring.◀
Driving away
In some situations, the vehicle cannot drive
away automatically, e.g., on steep inclines or be‐
hind bumps in the road.
Swerving vehicles
A vehicle driving in front of you is not detected
until it is completely within the same lane as your
vehicle.
Automatic deactivation
For legal reasons, the system is deactivated at
speeds below 20 mph/30 km/h in the vicinity of
radio astronomy stations.
Swerving vehicles
If a vehicle driving ahead of you suddenly
swerves into your lane, the system may not be
able to automatically restore the selected dis‐
tance. This also applies to major speed differ‐
ences to vehicles driving ahead of you, e.g.,
when rapidly approaching a truck. When a vehi‐
cle driving ahead of you is reliably detected, the
system requests that the driver intervene by
braking and carrying out evasive maneuvers, if
necessary. You must react yourself; otherwise,
there is the danger of an accident occurring.◀
Radar sensor
Position
Unexpected lane change
If a vehicle ahead of you unexpectedly moves
into another lane from behind a stopped vehicle,
you yourself must react, as the system does not
react to stopped vehicles.
Radar sensor
Dirty or covered sensor
A dirty or covered sensor may hinder the detec‐
tion of vehicles.
Cornering
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If necessary, clean the radar sensor. Re‐
move layers of snow and ice carefully.
If the desired speed is too high for a curve, the
speed is reduced slightly in the curve, although
curves cannot be anticipated in advance. There‐
fore, drive into a curve at an appropriate speed.
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Do not cover the view field of the radar sen‐
sor.
In tight curves, situations may result due to the
restricted detection range of the system in
which a vehicle driving ahead of you may not be
detected at all, or not until after a considerable
delay.
Malfunction
The system cannot be activated if the sensor is
not aligned correctly. This may be caused by
damage incurred during parking, for example.
A Check Control message is displayed if the
system fails.
When approaching a curve, the system may re‐
act briefly to the vehicles in the next lane due to
the bend of the curve. Any deceleration of the
vehicle by the system can be compensated for
by briefly accelerating. After the accelerator
For US owners only
The transmitter and receiver units comply with
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication
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Commission regulations. Operation is governed
by the following:
Collision warning*
FCC ID:
The concept
The system issues a two-phase warning of a
danger of collision at speeds above approx.
10 mph/15 km/h.
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OAYARS3-A
Compliance statement:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
The collision warning is available even if cruise
control has been deactivated.
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This device may not cause harmful interfer‐
ence, and
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this device must accept any interference re‐
ceived, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modifications or changes to
these devices could void the user's authority to
operate this equipment.
It responds to moving objects that are within the
detection range of the radar system.
Note
To reduce electromagnetic effects, please use
properly.
When the vehicle is intentionally brought into
contact with an object, the collision warning is
delayed to avoid false warnings.
The standard SAR value is 2.0 W/kg; the tested
value of this product is 0.751 W/kg.
NCC declaration:
Warning stages
Prewarning
This warning is issued, for example, when there
is the impending danger of a collision or the dis‐
tance to the vehicle ahead is too small.
1. Companies or persons without authoriza‐
tion should not change the frequency, in‐
crease the power, or change the character‐
istics or functions of the original design of
low-power radio frequency devices with
type approval.
Acute warning
2. Low-power radio frequency devices should
not impair legal communication or flight
safety. If this type of impairment is detected,
the device should be switched off immedi‐
ately. In this case, please contact the man‐
ufacturer and only use the product after the
problem has been corrected.
Warning of the imminent danger of a collision
when the vehicle approaches another object at
a relatively high differential speed.
Switching the warning function on/off
3. The "legal communication" specified above
refers to communication in accordance with
telecommunication regulations. Low-power
devices should withstand interference from
legal communication and ISM devices.
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Press the button
Detection range
The detection capacity of the radar sensor and
the collision warning has limitations.
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On: the LED lights up.
Off: the LED goes out.
This may result in the warning not being issued
or being issued late.
The state is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
For example, the following situations may not be
detected:
Configuring the prewarning
After the warning function is switched on, the
following can be set via the iDrive:
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Slow moving objects when you approach
them at high speed.
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Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front of
your vehicle.
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The prewarning can be switched on/off.
The time of the prewarning can be set.
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Two-wheeled vehicles ahead of you.
Pedestrians.
These settings have no effect on the time of the
warning from the Active Cruise Control* that
prompts the driver to intervene or brake.
Functional limitations
The system may not be fully functional in the
following situations:
Display
The collision warning can be issued in the in‐
strument cluster, in the Head-up Display*, and
acoustically.
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In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.
In tight curves.
If the radar sensor is dirty or covered.
Instrument cluster
Prewarning sensitivity
If the prewarning setting is too sensitive, there
may be an excess of false warnings.
The vehicle lights up in red: prewarning
The vehicle flashes red and an acoustic
signal sounds: acute warning
Cruise control
You are requested to intervene by brak‐
ing or making an evasive maneuver.
The concept
Adapting your speed and driving style
The system is functional at speeds beginning at
approx. 20 mph/30 km/h.
The display does not relieve the driver of
the responsibility to adapt his or her driving
speed and style to the traffic conditions.◀
It maintains the speed that was set using the
control elements on the steering wheel.
The system brakes on downhill gradients if en‐
gine braking action is insufficient.
System limits
Be alert
Unfavorable conditions
Due to system limitations, warnings may
be not be issued at all, or may be issued late or
improperly. Therefore, always be alert and ready
to intervene; otherwise, there is the danger of an
accident occurring.◀
Do not use the system if unfavorable con‐
ditions make it impossible to drive at a constant
speed, for instance:
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On curvy roads.
In heavy traffic.
On slippery roads, in fog, snow or rain, or on
a loose road surface.
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Otherwise, you could lose control of the vehicle
and cause an accident.◀
The system is automatically interrupted if:
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The brakes are applied.
The clutch pedal is depressed.
Transmission position D is disengaged.
Controls
DTC Dynamic Traction Control is activated
or DSC is deactivated.
Buttons at a glance
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DSC is actively controlling stability.
HDC is activated.
Maintaining/storing the current speed
Press the button.
When the system is switched on, the current
speed is maintained and stored as the desired
speed.
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System on/off, interrupt
Resume speed
It is displayed in the speedometer and briefly
displayed in the instrument cluster, Displays in
the speedometer, refer to page 113.
Store speed*
Store, maintain/change speed
When cruise control is maintained or stored,
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on, if
necessary.
Switching on
Press the button on the steering wheel.
Change, maintain speed
The rocker switch can be pressed while inter‐
rupted to maintain and store the current speed.
The marking in the speedometer is set to the
current speed.
Cruise control can be used.
Adapting the desired speed
Adapt the desired speed to the road con‐
ditions and be ready to brake at all times; other‐
wise, there is the danger of an accident occur‐
ring.◀
Switching off
Deactivated or interrupted system
If the system is deactivated or interrupted,
actively intervene by braking and, if necessary,
with evasive maneuvers; otherwise, there is the
danger of an accident occurring.◀
Press the button.
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If active: press twice.
If interrupted: press once.
The displays go out. The stored desired speed
is deleted.
Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly
until the desired speed is set.
Interrupting
When active, press the button.
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If active, the displayed speed is stored and the
vehicle reaches the stored speed if the road is
clear.
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The marking lights up in
green: the system is active.
The marking lights up in or‐
ange: the system has been
interrupted.
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Each time the rocker switch is pressed to the
point of resistance, the desired speed in‐
creases or decreases by approx. 1 mph/
1 km/h.
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The marking does not light up: the system is
switched off.
Each time the rocker switch is pressed past
the point of resistance, the desired speed
increases or decreases by a maximum of
5 mph/10 km/h.
Brief status display
Brief display in the speedometer:
Selected desired speed
Pressing the rocker switch to the resistance
point and holding it accelerates or deceler‐
ates the vehicle without requiring pressure
on the accelerator. After the rocker switch is
released, the vehicle maintains its final
speed. Pressing the switch beyond the re‐
sistance point causes the vehicle to accel‐
erate more rapidly.
If --- appears briefly, conditions may not be ad‐
equate to operate the system.
PDC Park Distance Control*
The concept
Resuming the desired speed
InadditiontothePDCParkDistanceControl, the
backup camera*, refer to page 116, can be
switched on.
Press the button.
The stored speed is reached and maintained.
PDC supports you when parking. Objects that
you are approaching slowly in front of or behind
your vehicle are indicated with:
Displays in the instrument cluster
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Signal tones.
Visual display.
Measurement
Measurements are made by ultrasound sensors
in the bumpers.
The range is approx. 6 ft/2 m.
An acoustic warning is first given:
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Display of desired speed
Indicator lamp
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By the front* sensors and the two rear cor‐
ner sensors at approx. 24 in/60 cm.
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By the rear middle sensors at approx. 5 ft/
1.50 m.
Brief status display
Desired speed
Display in the speedometer:
System limits
Check the traffic situation as well
PDC cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver's personal judgment of the traffic situa‐
tion. Check the traffic situation around the vehi‐
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cle with your own eyes. Otherwise, an accident
could result from road users or objects located
outside of the PDC detection range.
Switching on automatically
Select transmission position R with the engine
running.
Loud noises from outside and inside the vehicle
may prevent you from hearing the PDC's signal
tone.◀
Switching off automatically
The system switches off and the LED goes out:
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After approx. 160 ft/50 m when driving for‐
ward.
Avoid driving quickly with PDC
Avoid approaching an object quickly.
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Above approx. 22 mph/36 km/h when driv‐
ing forward.
Avoid driving away quickly while PDC is not yet
active.
Switch on the system again if necessary.
For technical reasons, the system may other‐
wise be too late in issuing a warning.◀
Switching on/off manually
Limits of ultrasonic measurement
The detection of objects can reach the physical
limits of ultrasonic measurement, for instance:
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With tow bars and trailer hitches.
With thin or wedge-shaped objects.
With low objects.
With objects with corners and sharp edges.
Low objects already displayed, e.g., curbs, can
move into the blind area of the sensors before or
after a continuous tone sounds.
Press the button.
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On: the LED lights up.
Off: the LED goes out.
High, protruding objects such as ledges may not
be detected.
Signal tones
False warnings
When approaching an object, an intermittent
tone is sounded that indicates the position of the
object. For example, if an object is detected to
the left rear of the vehicle, a signal tone sounds
from the left rear speaker.
PDC may issue a warning under the following
conditions even though there is no obstacle
within the detection range:
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In heavy rain.
When sensors are very dirty or covered in
ice.
The shorter the distance to the object becomes,
the shorter the intervals.
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When sensors are covered in snow.
On rough road surfaces.
If the distance to a detected object is less than
approx. 12 in/30 cm, a continuous tone is
sounded.
In large buildings with right angles and
smooth walls, e.g., in underground garages.
If objects are located both in front of and behind
the vehicle, an alternating continuous signal is
sounded.
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In heavy exhaust.
Due to other ultrasound sources, e.g.,
sweeping machines, high pressure steam
cleaners or neon lights.
The intermittent tone is interrupted after approx.
3 seconds:
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If the vehicle stops in front of an object that
is detected by only one of the corner sen‐
sors.
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Transmission position R engaged: rear area
of the vehicle.
Display on the Control Display
If moving parallel to a wall.
The signal tone is switched off:
Switching on the backup camera via the
iDrive
With PDC activated:
"Rear view camera"
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When the vehicle moves away from an ob‐
ject by more than approx. 4 in/10 cm.
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When transmission position P is engaged.
The backup camera image is displayed. The set‐
ting is stored for the remote control currently in
use.
Volume
You can set the volume of the PDC signal tone,
refer to page 171.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed.
Visual warning
The approach of the vehicle to an object can be
shown on the Control Display. Objects that are
farther away are displayed on the Control Dis‐
play before a signal tone sounds.
A display appears as soon as Park Distance
Control (PDC) is activated.
If the backup camera image was selected last, it
again appears on the display. To switch to PDC:
On the Control Display, the areas in front of and
behind the vehicle are shaded. PDC has failed.
Have the system checked.
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"Rear view camera" Select the symbol
on the Control Display.
2. Press the controller.
To ensure full operability:
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
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Keep the sensors clean and free of ice.
When using a pressure washer, keep the
sprayer moving and maintain a distance of
at least 12 in/30 cm from the sensors.
Zoom view*
On the left part of the display screen, the vehicle
is shown enlarged.
Surround View*
The concept
Surround View includes the following systems:
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Backup camera, refer to page 116.
Side View, refer to page 118.
Top View, refer to page 119.
It assists the driver when parking, maneuvering
and on blind driveways and intersections.
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Transmission position D engaged: front
area of the vehicle.
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On: the LED lights up.
Off: the LED goes out.
Backup camera*
The concept
The PDC is shown on the Control Display.
Thebackupcameraprovidesassistanceinpark‐
ing and maneuvering backwards. The area be‐
hind the vehicle is shown on the Control Display.
Switch on the backup camera via the iDrive, refer
to page 117.
Assistance functions
System limits
Functional requirement
Check the traffic situation as well
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The backup camera is switched on.
The trunk lid is fully closed.
Check the traffic situation around the ve‐
hiclewithyourowneyes. Otherwise, anaccident
could result from road users or objects located
outside the picture area of the backup camera.◀
Pathway lines
Detection of objects
High, protruding objects such as ledges
may not be detected by the backup camera.◀
Switching on automatically
Select transmission position R with the engine
running.
The backup camera image is displayed if the
system was switched on via the iDrive.
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Can be shown in the backup camera image
when in transmission position R.
Switching off automatically
The system switches off and the LED goes out:
Help you to estimate the space required
when parking and maneuvering on level
roads.
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After approx. 33 ft/10 m when driving for‐
ward.
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Are dependent on the current steering angle
and are continuously adjusted to the steer‐
ing wheel movements.
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Above approx. 9 mph/15 km/h when driving
forward.
Show the parking aid lines, refer to page 117.
Switch on the system again if necessary.
Turning circle lines
Switching on/off manually
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Can be shown in the backup camera image.
Press the button.
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Show the course of the smallest possible
turning circle on a level road.
Their colored steps match the markings of the
PDC. This simplifies estimation of the distance
to the object shown.
Only one turning circle line is displayed
when the steering wheel is turned.
Activating the assistance functions
Show the parking aid lines, refer to page 117.
More than one assistance function can be active
at the same time.
Parking using pathway and turning
circle lines
Showing the parking aid lines
"Parking aid lines"
1. Position the vehicle so that the turning circle
lines lead to within the limits of the parking
space.
Pathway and turning circle lines are displayed.
Showing the obstacle marking
"Obstacle marking"
Spatially-shaped markings are displayed.
Display on the Control Display
Switching on the backup camera via
iDrive
With PDC activated:
"Rear view camera"
2. Turn the steering wheel to the point where
the pathway line covers the corresponding
turning circle line.
The backup camera image is displayed. The set‐
ting is stored for the remote control currently in
use.
Brightness
With the backup camera switched on:
1.
Select the symbol.
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached and press the controller.
Obstacle marking
Contrast
With the backup camera switched on:
1.
Select the symbol.
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached and press the controller.
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Spatially-shaped markings can be shown in
the backup camera image.
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Camera
Switching on/off manually
The camera lens is located in the handle of the
trunk lid. The image quality may be impaired by
dirt.
Press the button.
Display on the Control Display
Clean the lens, refer to page 273.
The traffic area to the left and right is displayed
on the Control Display.
Side View*
The concept
Side View provides an early look at cross traffic
at blind driveways and intersections. Road users
concealed by obstacles to the left and right of
the vehicle can only be detected relatively late
from the driver's seat. To improve visibility, two
cameras in the front of the vehicle record the
traffic situation on each side.
Guidelines at the bottom of the image show the
position of the front of the vehicle.
System limits
The maximum recording range of the camera is
330 ft/100 m.
Brightness
With the Side View switched on:
1.
"Brightness"
Display
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached and press the controller.
The images from both cameras are shown si‐
multaneously on the Control Display.
Check the traffic situation as well
Contrast
With the Side View switched on:
Check the traffic situation around the ve‐
hicle on blind driveways and intersections with
your own eyes. Otherwise, an accident could re‐
sult from road users or objects located outside
the picture area of the Side View cameras.◀
1.
"Contrast"
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached and press the controller.
Switching off automatically
System switches off: above approx. 9 mph/
15 km/h.
Switch on the system again if necessary.
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Check the traffic situation as well
Cameras
Check the traffic situation around the ve‐
hiclewithyourowneyes. Otherwise, anaccident
could result from road users or objects located
outside the picture area of the cameras.◀
Switching on automatically
Select transmission position R with the engine
running.
The Top View and PDC images are displayed if
the system is switched on via iDrive.
The two camera lenses are located on the sides
of the bumper.
The image quality may be impaired by dirt.
Clean the lens, refer to page 273.
Switching off automatically
The system switches off and the LED goes out:
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After approx. 160 ft/50 m when driving for‐
ward.
Top View*
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Above approx. 22 mph/36 km/h when driv‐
ing forward.
The concept
Switch on the system again if necessary.
Top View assists you in parking and maneuver‐
ing. The area around the doors and the road area
around the vehicle are shown on the Control
Display for this purpose.
Switching on/off manually
Capturing the image
The image is captured by two cameras
integrated in the exterior mirrors and by the
backup camera.
The range equals:
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approx. 10 ft/3 m to the side.
approx. 7 ft/2 m to the rear.
Press the button.
In this way, obstacles up to the height of the ex‐
terior mirrors are detected early.
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On: the LED lights up.
Off: the LED goes out.
System limits
Top View cannot be used in the following situa‐
tions:
If Top View is displayed, switch on the backup
camera via the iDrive, refer to page 120.
Visual warning
The approach of the vehicle to an object can be
shown on the Control Display.
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With a door open.
With the trunk lid open.
With an exterior mirror folded in.
In poor light.
When the distance to an object is small, a red bar
is shown in front of the vehicle, as it is in the PDC
display.
A Check Control message is displayed in some
of these situations.
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Displaying the turning circle and
pathway lines
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The static, red turning circle line shows the
space needed to the side of the vehicle
when the steering wheel is turned all the
way.
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The variable, green pathway line assists you
in assessing the amount of space actually
needed to the side of the vehicle.
The display appears as soon as Top View is ac‐
tivated.
The pathway line is dependent on the cur‐
rent steering angle and is continuously ad‐
justed with the steering wheel movement.
If the backup camera image was selected last, it
again appears on the display. To switch to Top
View:
"Parking aid lines"
Turning circle and pathway lines are displayed.
"Rear view camera" Select the symbol on
the Control Display.
Cameras
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Display on the Control Display
Switching on the backup camera via
iDrive
With Top View switched on:
"Rear view camera"
The backup camera image is displayed. The set‐
ting is stored for the remote control currently in
use.
The objectives of the Top View cameras are lo‐
cated at the bottom of the exterior mirror hous‐
ings. The image quality may be impaired by dirt.
Clean the lens, refer to page 273.
Brightness
With Top View switched on:
Night Vision with pedestrian
detection*
1.
"Brightness"
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached and press the controller.
The concept
Contrast
With Top View switched on:
Night Vision with pedestrian detection is a night
vision system.
An infrared camera records the area in front of
the vehicle and displays the image on the Con‐
trol Display.
1.
"Contrast"
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached and press the controller.
The picture is a heat image. The system has an
integrated pedestrian detection function that
detects pedestrians and cyclists. Warm objects
that are similar in shape to human beings are
detected by the system.
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Personal responsibility
Pedestrian detection
Night Vision cannot replace the driver's
personal judgment of the visibility conditions
and the traffic situation. The view ahead and the
actual visibility conditions must always be the
basis on which the vehicle speed is adjusted;
otherwise, there is a risk to road safety.◀
Heat image
The pedestrian detection and warning system
only operates in darkness and only when a heat
image is displayed.
Warm objects that are similar in shape to human
beings are detected by the system.
People detected by the system are displayed
with a slight yellow hue.
Under good ambient conditions, the pedestrian
detection system operates within a range of ap‐
prox. 50 ft/15 m to approx. 330 ft/100 m.
The image shows the heat radiated by objects
in the field of view of the camera.
Warm objects have a light appearance and cold
objects, a dark appearance.
The ability to detect an object depends on the
temperature difference between the object and
the background and on the level of heat radiation
emitted by the object. Objects that are similar in
temperature to the environment or that radiate
very little heat are difficult to detect.
For safety reasons, when driving at speeds
above approx. 3 mph/5 km/h and in low ambient
light, the image is only displayed when the low
beams are switched on.
Environmental influences can limit the availabil‐
ity of pedestrian detection.
If pedestrian detection is not available, a symbol
is displayed in the heat image.
A still image is displayed at regular intervals for
a fraction of a second.
This symbol disappears when the function be‐
comes available again.
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is moving from the right or left to the central area.
Warning of people in danger
Display in the Head-up Display*
The warning is simultaneously dis‐
played in the Head-up Display and in the
Control Display. The displayed symbol
can vary with the people detected. For people
located in the central area, the distance to the
person is indicated by the size of the symbol.
System limits
Basic limits
System operation is limited in situations such as
the following:
If the system detects a person in the defined
area in front of the vehicle and if there is the dan‐
ger of a collision with this person, a warning
symbol appears in the Control Display and
Head-up Display*.
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On steep hills, in steep depressions or in
tight curves.
Although both the shape and the heat radiation
are analyzed, false warnings cannot be ruled out.
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When the camera is dirty or the protective
glass is damaged.
Warning area in front of the vehicle
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In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.
At very high external temperatures.
Limits of pedestrian detection
Animals are not detected by the pedestrian de‐
tection function, even if they are clearly visible in
the image.
Limited pedestrian detection:
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When people are fully or partially covered,
especially when their heads are covered.
The warning area in front of the vehicle is divided
into two areas.
When people are not in an upright position,
e.g., when lying down.
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Central area 1 directly in front of the vehicle.
Expanded area 2 to the right and left.
Cyclists on unconventional bicycles (e.g.,
recumbent bicycles).
The entire area moves along with the vehicle in
the direction of the steering angle and changes
with the vehicle speed. As the vehicle speed in‐
creases, the area becomes longer and wider, for
example.
After physical damage to the system, e.g.,
after an accident.
Symbols
This symbol is displayed when a person
is detected in the central area, arrow 1,
immediately in front of the vehicle.
This symbol is displayed when a person
detected in the extended area, arrow 2,
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The camera is automatically cleaned together
with the headlamps.
Activation/deactivation
Clean the lens, refer to page 273.
Head-up Display*
The concept
Press the button.
Display
Night Vision with pedestrian detection is not
available on the rear screen*.
Settings via iDrive
With Night Vision switched on:
This system projects important information into
the driver's field of vision, e.g., the speed.
In this way, the driver can get information with‐
out averting his or her eyes from the road.
1. Activate Night Vision with pedestrian detec‐
tion.
2. Press the controller.
Display visibility
3. Open the desired menu item.
The visibility of the displays in the Head-up Dis‐
play is influenced by:
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"Brightness"
"Contrast"
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Certain sitting positions.
"Pedestrian detection"
Objects on the cover of the Head-up Dis‐
play.
The settings are stored for the remote control
currently in use.
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Sunglasses with certain polarization filters.
Wet roads.
Camera
Unfavorable light conditions.
If the image is distorted, check the basic set‐
tings.
Switching on/off
Rain, dirt, snow, or ice can impair camera oper‐
ation.
The camera is automatically heated when the
external temperatures are low.
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Press the button.
When the low beams are switched on, the
brightness of the Head-up Display can be addi‐
tionally influenced using the instrument lighting,
refer to page 87.
Display
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Adjusting the height
1. "Settings"
2. "Head-up display"
3. "Height"
4. Turn the controller.
The height is adjusted.
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2
3
4
5
Lane departure warning*
Active Cruise Control*
Desired speed
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Navigation system*
Speed
Special windshield
The windshield is part of the system.
The collision warning*, Night Vision* pedestrian
warning, or Check Control messages are dis‐
played briefly if needed.
The shape of the windshield makes it possible
to display a precise image.
A film in the windshield prevents double images
from being displayed.
Selecting displays in the Head-up
Display
1. "Settings"
Therefore, have the special windshield replaced
by a service center only.
2. "Head-up display"
3. "Displayed information"
4. Select the desired displays in the Head-up
Display.
The settings are stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Setting the brightness
The brightness is automatically adjusted to the
ambient light.
The basic setting can be adjusted manually.
1. "Settings"
2. "Head-up display"
3. "Brightness"
4. Turn the controller.
The brightness is adjusted.
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