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available, or may become available in the fu-
ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.
Vehicle features and options
Additional information:
This chapter describes model-specific equip-
ment, systems, and functions that are currently
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.
Airbags
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Front airbag, driver
Front airbag, front passenger
Head airbag
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5
Side airbag
Knee airbag
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3
Front airbags
Side airbag
In the event of a side collision, the side airbag
protects the side of the body in the chest and
lap area.
The front airbag helps protect the driver and
front passenger in the event of a frontal impact
in which the seat belts alone would not provide
adequate protection.
Head airbag
In the event of a side collision, the head airbag
protects the head.
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shoulder rests against the backrest when
crossing the hands and the upper body
is as far back as possible while still main-
taining a comfortable grip on the steering
wheel.
Ejection Mitigation
The head airbag system is designed as an
ejection mitigation countermeasure to reduce
the likelihood of ejections of vehicle occupants
through side windows during rollovers or side
collision events.
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Make sure that the front passenger is sit-
ting correctly, i.e., with their feet and legs in
the footwell, not resting on the dashboard.
Knee airbag
The availability of the knee airbag depends on
the national-market version.
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Make sure that occupants keep their heads
away from the side airbag.
There should be no additional persons, an-
imals or objects between an airbag and a
person.
The knee airbag protects the legs in the event
of a frontal impact.
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Dashboard and windshield on the pas-
senger's side must stay clear - do not at-
tach adhesive film or coverings and do not
attach brackets or cables, for instance for
navigation devices or mobile phones.
Protective effect
General information
Airbags are not deployed in every impact sit-
uation, e.g., in less severe accidents.
Do not bond the airbag cover panels with
adhesive, do not cover them or modify
them in any way.
Information on optimum protective
effect of the airbags
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Do not use the cover of the front airbag on
the passenger's side as a storage area.
Warning
Keep storage compartments near the air-
bags closed, e.g., glove compartment or
center armrest.
If the seat position is incorrect, the seat
belts are fastened incorrectly 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 deployment. There is a risk of injury
or danger to life. Follow the information on
achieving the optimum protective effect of the
airbag system.
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Do not place slip covers, seat cushions,
or other objects on the front seats unless
they are specifically designed for seats with
integrated airbags.
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Do not hang pieces of clothing such as
jackets over the backrests.
Do not modify individual components or
wiring. This also applies to steering wheel
covers, the dashboard, and the seats.
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Keep a distance from the airbags.
Fasten the seat belts correctly.
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Do not disassemble the airbag system.
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 deployed.
Even when you follow all instructions very
closely, injury from contact with the airbags
cannot be fully ruled out in certain situations.
The ignition and inflation noise may lead
to short-term and, in most cases, temporary
hearing impairment in sensitive occupants.
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Adjust seat and steering wheel so that
hands can be crossed over the steering
wheel. Select the settings so that the
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Vehicle modifications for a person with disabil-
ities may affect the air bag system; contact
BMW Customer Relations for further informa-
tion.
Malfunction
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Warning light does not illuminate
when drive-ready state is turned on.
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The warning light illuminates con-
tinuously.
Warnings and information on the airbags are
also found on the sun visors.
The airbag system or the seat belt tension-
ers may not be operational. Have the vehicle
checked immediately by an authorized service
center or another qualified service center or
repair shop.
Operational readiness of the airbag
system
Safety information
Setting the front seat positions
The power that deploys the driver's/front
passenger airbags depends on the position of
the driver's/front passenger seat.
Warning
Individual components can be hot after de-
ployment of the airbag system. There is a risk
of injury. Do not touch individual components.
To maintain the accuracy of this function, cali-
brate the electrical front seats as soon as a re-
spective message appears on the control dis-
play.
Warning
Improperly executed work can lead to failure,
malfunction or unintentional deployment of
the airbag system. In the case of a malfunc-
tion, the airbag system might not deploy as
intended despite the accident severity. There
is a risk of injury or danger to life. Have the
airbag system checked, repaired, disassem-
bled, and scrapped by an authorized service
center or another qualified service center or
repair shop.
Additional information:
Seats, refer to page 103.
Automatic deactivation of
front passenger airbag
Principle
The system reads if the front passenger seat
is occupied by measuring the human body's
resistance.
Display in the instrument cluster
The front passenger airbag is activated or de-
activated.
When drive-ready state is turned on,
the warning light in the instrument
cluster illuminates briefly, thereby indi-
cating the operational readiness of the entire
airbag system and the seat belt tensioners.
General information
Before transporting a child on the front pass-
enger seat, refer to the safety information and
instructions for children on the front passenger
seat, see Children.
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front passenger's side is not
activated.
Safety information
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The indicator light does not illuminate
when, for instance, a correctly seated per-
son of sufficient size is detected on the
seat. The airbag on the front passenger's
side is activated.
Warning
To ensure the front passenger airbag func-
tion, the system must be able to detect
whether a person is sitting in the front pass-
enger seat. The entire seat surface 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 foot-
well.
Fault of the automatic deactivation
system
For adolescents and adults, the front pass-
enger airbag may deactivate in certain seat
positions. In this case, the indicator light for
the front passenger airbag illuminates in the
headliner.
Functional requirements
To enable accurate recognition of the occupied
seat surface:
In this case, change the seat position so that
the front passenger airbag activates and the
indicator light goes out.
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Do not attach covers, cushions, ball mats
or other items to the front passenger seat
unless they are specifically determined to
be safe for use on the front passenger seat.
If it is not possible to activate the airbags, have
the person sit in the rear seat.
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Do not place objects under the seat that
can press against the seat from below.
Detected child restraint systems
Do not place any electronic devices on the
front passenger seat if a child restraint sys-
tem is to be installed on it.
The system generally detects children seated
in a child restraint system, particularly in child
restraint systems required by NHTSA at the
point in time when the vehicle was manufac-
tured. After installing a child restraint system,
make sure that the indicator light for the front
passenger airbag illuminates. This indicates
that the child restraint system has been de-
tected and the front passenger airbag is not
activated.
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No moisture in or on the seat.
Indicator light, front passenger
airbag
The front passenger airbag indicator light in
the headliner indicates the operating state of
the front passenger airbag.
The light indicates whether the airbag is acti-
vated or deactivated.
Collision warning systems
After drive-ready state is switched on, the light
illuminates briefly and then indicates whether
the airbag is activated or deactivated.
General information
Depending on the equipment, the vehicle has
different systems that can help prevent the risk
of imminent collision.
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The indicator light illuminates
when a child is properly
seated in a child restraint
system or when the seat is
empty. The airbag on the
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Forward Collision Mitigation with brake in-
tervention, refer to page 174.
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Lane departure warning, refer to page 181.
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Active Blind Spot Detection, refer to
page 184.
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Radar sensors, side, front.
Radar sensors, side, rear.
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Side collision mitigation, refer to page 187.
Additional information:
Rear-end collision preparation, refer to
page 189.
Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 41.
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Emergency Stop Assistant, refer to
page 189.
Turning on/turning off collision
warning systems
Depending on national-market version, some
of the systems are automatically activated
whenever you start driving.
Safety information
Warning
The following functions are adjustable.
The system cannot serve as a substitute for
the driver’s personal judgment in assessing
the traffic situation. Based on the limits of
the system, it cannot independently react to
all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-
dent, injury, and property damage. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the
surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready
to take over steering and braking at any time,
and actively intervene where appropriate.
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Driving settings"
4. "Driver Assistance"
5. "Safety and warnings"
6. Select the desired settings.
Resetting the settings
The settings of the collision warning systems
can be reset to the default settings at vehicle
outbound delivery.
Warning
Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a
substitute for the driver’s personal judgment.
Due to its limits, the system may not issue
warnings or responses, or these may be is-
sued late or in a manner that is not consis-
tent with their normal use. There is a risk of
accident, injury, and property damage. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch sur-
rounding traffic closely and actively intervene
where appropriate
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Driving settings"
4. "Driver Assistance"
5. "Safety and warnings"
6. "Reset to recommended settings"
System limits
Safety information
Sensors
Depending on vehicle equipment, the Intelli-
gent Safety systems are controlled by the fol-
lowing sensors:
Warning
Because of system limitations, this system
may either not respond, or respond too late,
incorrectly, or without cause. There is a risk
of accident, injury, and property damage. Ac-
tively intervene as warranted. Refer to the in-
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Camera behind the windshield.
Front radar sensor.
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formation in this Owner’s Manual regarding
the scope of the system’s operation and limi-
tations.
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Intersection Collision Warning with city
braking function, refer to page 179.
Evasion Assistant, refer to page 180.
Safety information
Detection capability
The system's detection capability is limited.
Warning
The system only takes into account objects
that are located in the detection range of the
installed sensors and are detected by the sys-
tem.
The system cannot serve as a substitute for
the driver’s personal judgment in assessing
the traffic situation. Based on the limits of
the system, it cannot independently react to
all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-
dent, injury, and property damage. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the
surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready
to take over steering and braking at any time,
and actively intervene where appropriate.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the area
is monitored by cameras or radar sensors.
Thus, a system response might not come or
might come late.
System limits of the sensors
Additional information:
Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 41.
Warning
Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a
substitute for the driver’s personal judgment.
Due to its limits, the system may not issue
warnings or responses, or these may be is-
sued late or in a manner that is not consis-
tent with their normal use. There is a risk of
accident, injury, and property damage. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch sur-
rounding traffic closely and actively intervene
where appropriate
Forward Collision Mitigation
with brake intervention
Principle
The Forward Collision Mitigation can help
prevent accidents. If an accident cannot be
avoided, the system can help reduce the se-
verity of the accident.
The system can issue a warning of a possible
risk of collision and activate the brakes inde-
pendently, if needed.
Sensors
Depending on the equipment, the system is
controlled by the following sensors:
General information
Depending on the equipment version, the For-
ward Collision Mitigation system includes the
following functions:
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Camera behind the windshield.
Front radar sensor.
Radar sensors, side, front.
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Forward Collision Warning with braking
function, refer to page 177.
Additional information:
Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 41.
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Daytime Pedestrian Collision Mitigation, re-
fer to page 178.
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Speed range
The system issues a warning of a possi-
ble risk of collision at speeds above approx.
3 mph/5 km/h.
Setting the warning time
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Driving settings"
If the vehicle speed exceeds approx.
155 mph/250 km/h, the system is deactivated
temporarily.
4. "Driver Assistance"
5. "Safety and warnings"
6. "Forward Collision Mitigation"
7. Select the desired setting.
Some functions are deactivated earlier.
The system is enabled as soon as the speed
drops below these values again.
The more sensitive the warning time is set to
be, the more warnings will be displayed. The
system can therefore also issue more early or
unfounded warnings and reactions.
Turning the Forward Collision
Mitigation on/off
The system checks for visual impairments. De-
pending on the vehicle equipment, the Driver
Attention Camera in the instrument cluster
captures the driver’s field of vision. Visibility
and field of vision also affect the timing of the
warnings.
Turning on the system automatically
Depending on the national-market version, the
system is automatically active after every de-
parture.
Turning on system manually
The system is activated by setting the warning
time.
Display in the instrument cluster
The following indicator lights and warning
lights are shown on the instrument cluster and,
depending on vehicle equipment, on the Head-
up display:
Additional information:
Setting the warning time, refer to page 175.
Icon
Meaning
Turning system off manually
Risk of collision with a person, e.g., a
pedestrian.
Depending on national-market version, the ad-
justment can only be made when the vehicle is
at a standstill or in a very low speed range.
Risk of collision, for instance with a
preceding vehicle.
If necessary, the switch-off must be confirmed
successively on the control display.
1.
Apps menu
Risk of collision, e.g., with a vehicle
crossing from the right.
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Driving settings"
4. "Driver Assistance"
5. "Safety and warnings"
6. "Forward Collision Mitigation"
7. "Off"
Risk of collision, e.g., with a vehicle
crossing from the left.
Risk of collision with a vehicle from an
unrecognizable direction of travel.
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The corresponding indicator lights and warn-
ing lights may display differently if the system
detects multiple objects.
During automatic brake intervention, Dynamic
Stability Control activates automatically.
A brake intervention can be canceled by de-
pressing the accelerator pedal with sufficient
force, releasing the brake pedal, or by actively
steering.
Warning function
The Forward Collision Mitigation warns on dif-
ferent warning levels, depending on the re-
spective hazardous situation.
City brake function: the brake intervention oc-
curs to up to approx. 50 mph/80 km/h.
In the event of a prewarning, a warning light
illuminates red. In the event of an acute warn-
ing, a warning light flashes red and a warning
tone sounds.
With radar sensor: the brake intervention oc-
curs to up to approx. 155 mph/250 km/h.
At speeds above approx. 130 mph/210 km/h,
only a brief brake intervention will occur.
In the event of a system warning, the driver
must intervene immediately and in accordance
with the situation.
System limits
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Red warning light illuminates:
Safety information
A hazardous situation has been detected.
Increased awareness is required.
Warning
Red warning light flashes:
Because of system limitations, this system
may either not respond, or respond too late,
incorrectly, or without cause. There is a risk
of accident, injury, and property damage. Ac-
tively intervene as warranted. Refer to the in-
formation in this Owner’s Manual regarding
the scope of the system’s operation and limi-
tations.
There is a risk of collision. Intervene imme-
diately.
A warning signal sounds:
There is a risk of collision. Intervene imme-
diately.
Automatic brake intervention:
Depending on the equipment and situation
in case of risk of imminent collision, the
system can also intervene with an auto-
matic brake intervention and automatically
decelerate the vehicle, if necessary, to a
complete stop.
Detection capability
The system's detection capability is limited.
The system only takes into account objects
that are located in the detection range of the
installed sensors and are detected by the sys-
tem.
When the brake pedal is depressed quickly and
hard, the maximum brake power of the vehicle
is used.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the area
is monitored by cameras or radar sensors.
Automatic brake intervention
In case of a risk of collision, the system can
assist with an automatic brake intervention, if
necessary.
Thus, a system response might not come or
might come late.
System limits of the sensors
Additional information:
When the vehicle is traveling at a low speed,
the vehicle may come to a complete stop.
Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 41.
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style is detected, warnings and brake interven-
tions occur less frequently.
Functional limitations
The system may be limited in the following
situations:
Safety information
Follow the safety information in Chapter “For-
ward Collision Mitigation”.
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In tight curves.
With limitation of the driving stability control
systems.
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Up to 10 seconds after turning on drive-
ready state using the Start/Stop button.
Display in the instrument cluster
If there is a risk of collision with a detected
vehicle, a warning light is displayed.
Also, do not use Forward Collision Mitigation
when towing.
Icon
Meaning
Forward Collision Warning with a de-
tected vehicle.
Forward Collision Warning
with braking function
Warning function
The warning prompts the driver to intervene.
Principle
The Forward Collision Warning with braking
function is a warning function that notifies the
driver of a possible risk of collision and brakes
automatically as necessary.
Additional information:
Forward Collision Mitigation, refer to page 174.
In the event of an accident, the system helps
by reducing impact speed.
System limits
General information
Follow the system limits in the "Forward Colli-
sion Mitigation" chapter.
General information
Detection range
The following situations may not be detected,
or only detected with a delay, for instance:
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Vehicle driving slowly in front and being ap-
proached at high speed.
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Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front of
you, or strongly decelerating vehicles.
Sensors detect the traffic situation in their de-
tection range.
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Vehicles with unusual rear designs.
Two-wheeled vehicles ahead of you.
The system issues a warning of a possible risk
of collision with vehicles at speeds above ap-
prox. 3 mph/5 km/h. The timing of warnings
may vary with the current driving situation.
Upper speed limit
If the vehicle speed exceeds approx.
155 mph/250 km/h, the system is deactivated
temporarily. As soon as the speed drops below
this value again, the system is reactivated.
The system considers the driver’s vehicle han-
dling when responding. If an active driving
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Warning function
The warning prompts the driver to intervene.
Daytime Pedestrian
Collision Mitigation
Additional information:
Forward Collision Mitigation, refer to page 174.
Principle
The Daytime Pedestrian Collision Mitigation is
a warning function that notifies the driver of a
possible risk of collision with pedestrians and
cyclists and brakes automatically as neces-
sary. The system issues warnings for speeds
that are common in towns and cities.
System limits
General information
Follow the system limits in the "Forward Colli-
sion Mitigation" chapter.
In the event of an accident, the system helps
by reducing impact speed.
Detection range
General information
The detection range in front of the vehicle is
divided into two areas:
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Central area, arrow 1, directly in front of the
vehicle.
Sensors detect the traffic situation in their de-
tection range.
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Extended area, arrows 2, to the right and
left of the central area.
The system issues a warning of a possible
risk of collision with pedestrians or cyclists at
speeds above approx. 3 mph/5 km/h.
There is a risk of collision if persons, e.g.,
pedestrians or cyclists, are located within the
central area. A warning is issued about pedes-
trians who are located within the extended
area only if they are moving in the direction of
the central area.
Safety information
Follow the safety information in Chapter “For-
ward Collision Mitigation”.
The following situations may not be detected,
for instance:
Display in the instrument cluster
If there is a risk of collision with a detected pe-
destrian or cyclist, a warning light is displayed.
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Partially covered pedestrians or bikes.
Pedestrians that are not detected as such
because of their contour or posture.
Icon
Meaning
Risk of collision with a person, e.g., a
pedestrian.
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Pedestrians who are too small for the sen-
sors to detect.
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The system warns of a possible risk of colli-
sion with vehicles at speeds above approx.
6 mph/10 km/h.
Upper speed limit
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the
system responds to pedestrians and cyclists
when your vehicle speed is less than approx.
50 mph/80 km/h.
The timing of warnings may vary with the cur-
rent driving situation.
Safety information
Follow the safety information in Chapter “For-
ward Collision Mitigation”.
Intersection Collision
Warning with city braking
function
Display in the instrument cluster
If there is a risk of collision with a detected
vehicle, a warning light is displayed.
Principle
The Intersection Collision Warning with city
braking function is a warning function that
helps prevent accidents with cross traffic at in-
tersections and junctions. At speeds that are
common in towns and cities, the system warns
the driver of a possible risk of collision and
brakes automatically if necessary.
Icon
Meaning
Risk of collision with vehicle crossing
from the right.
Risk of collision with vehicle crossing
from the left.
In the event of an accident, the system helps
by reducing impact speed.
Risk of collision with vehicle for which
the driving direction cannot be deter-
mined.
General information
Warning function
The warning prompts the driver to intervene.
Additional information:
Forward Collision Mitigation, refer to page 174.
System limits
General information
Follow the system limits in the "Forward Colli-
sion Mitigation" chapter.
Sensors detect the traffic situation in their de-
tection range.
Vehicles crossing your driving direction can be
detected by the system as soon as these vehi-
cles enter into detection range of the sensors.
Detection range
The following situations may not be detected,
for instance:
At intersections and junctions, a warning is is-
sued when a risk of collision with crossing traf-
fic is detected.
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Crossing vehicles when they are hidden,
e.g. by buildings.
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Vehicles with an unusual side view.
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Vehicles in highly dynamic driving situa-
tions.
Functional requirements
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Forward Collision Mitigation is active.
Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front of
you, or strongly decelerating vehicles.
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Sensors detect sufficient clearance around
vehicle.
Crossing two-wheeled vehicles.
Speed range
The Evasion Assistant helps the driver
when the vehicle speed is between approx.
19 mph/30 km/h to 100 mph/160 km/h.
Upper speed limit
The system responds to crossing vehicles
when the vehicle speed is below approx.
50 mph/80 km/h.
Display in the instrument cluster
If there is a risk of collision with a detected
vehicle or detected person, e.g., a pedestrian,
a warning light is displayed.
Evasion Assistant
Principle
Icon
Meaning
The Evasion Assistant can help the driver per-
form evasive maneuvers in certain situations,
e.g., when obstacles or pedestrians appear
suddenly.
Warning when a vehicle is detected.
Risk of collision with a pedestrian.
General information
Warning function with evasion
support
If the vehicle approaches another object at a
high differential speed, a warning is displayed
if there is an immediate risk of collision.
Intervene in case of a warning.
The system is designed to provide assistance
during evasive maneuvers when there is a risk
of collision.
The system issues a warning and intervenes
to support the driver if a lateral evasive ma-
neuver is possible.
System limits
Sensors monitor and detect the clearance
around the vehicle.
General information
Follow the system limits in the "Forward Colli-
sion Mitigation" chapter.
If the system detects sufficient free space
alongside the vehicle, it helps the driver per-
form an evasive maneuver safely.
Detection range
The following situations may not be detected,
for instance:
Safety information
Follow the safety information in Chapter “For-
ward Collision Mitigation”.
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Vehicle driving slowly in front and being ap-
proached at high speed.
Safety information
Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front of
you, or strongly decelerating vehicles.
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for
the driver’s personal judgment in assessing
road and traffic situations. There is a risk of
accident, injury, and property damage. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch sur-
rounding traffic closely and actively intervene
where appropriate Do not jerk the steering
wheel in response to a warning.
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Vehicles with unusual rear designs.
Two-wheeled vehicles ahead of you.
Partially covered pedestrians or bikes.
Pedestrians that are not detected as such
because of their contour or posture.
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Pedestrians who are too small for the sen-
sors to detect.
Warning
Lane Departure Warning
Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a
substitute for the driver’s personal judgment.
Due to its limits, the system may not issue
warnings or responses, or these may be is-
sued late or in a manner that is not consis-
tent with their normal use. There is a risk of
accident, injury, and property damage. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch sur-
rounding traffic closely and actively intervene
where appropriate
Principle
The lane departure warning alerts when the
vehicle is about to run off the road or exit the
lane.
General information
Functional requirement
The camera must detect the lane boundaries
for the lane departure warning to be active.
The areas of the sensors must be clean and
clear.
Sensors detect the traffic situation in their de-
tection range.
Sensors
The system is controlled by a camera behind
the windshield.
The system issues a warning starting at a min-
imum speed. The minimum speed is country-
specific and displayed on the control display.
Turning the Lane Departure
Warning on/off
Various warning functions from this system
help the driver keep their vehicle in their lane.
The system does not provide a warning if the
turn signal is set in the respective direction be-
fore exiting the lane.
Turning on the system automatically
Depending on the national-market version, the
system is automatically active after every de-
parture.
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Turning on system manually
The system is activated by setting the warning
time.
Setting the intensity of the steering
wheel vibration
1.
Apps menu
Additional information:
2. "Vehicle"
Setting the warning time, refer to page 182.
3. "Driving settings"
4. "Driver Assistance"
5. "Feedback via steering wheel"
6. "Vibration intensity"
7. Select the desired setting.
Turning system off manually
Depending on vehicle equipment and national-
market version, you must successively confirm
the switch-off on the control display.
The setting is applied to all collision warning
systems.
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Driving settings"
4. "Driver Assistance"
5. "Safety and warnings"
6. "Lane Departure Warning"
7. "Off"
Depending on the national-market
version: turning steering intervention
on/off
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Driving settings"
Setting Lane Departure Warning
4. "Driver Assistance"
5. "Safety and warnings"
6. "Lane Departure Warning"
7. "Steering intervention"
Setting the warning time
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
Depending on the national-market version, the
steering intervention is automatically active af-
ter every driving off.
3. "Driving settings"
4. "Driver Assistance"
5. "Safety and warnings"
6. "Lane Departure Warning"
7. Select the desired setting.
Display in the instrument cluster
Different system statuses are displayed on
the instrument cluster, depending on vehicle
equipment and national-market version.
▷
▷
▷
"Early"
"Medium"
"Reduced"
Some warnings are suppressed de-
pending on the situation, for instance
when purposely driving over lane mark-
ings in curves or with dynamic passing
without a turn signal.
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Steering intervention
Icon
Meaning
Depending on the equipment and the national-
market version: if a lane marking is crossed in
the speed range up to 130 mph/210 km/h, the
system intervenes with a brief active steering
intervention in addition to vibrating. The sys-
tem supports the driver in keeping the vehicle
within the lane. The steering intervention can
be noticed on the steering wheel and can be
manually overridden at any time.
Indicator light illuminates green: Sys-
tem is switched on. At least one lane
boundary has been detected on one
side of the vehicle. The system is
ready to intervene and issue warn-
ings. The system can perform steer-
ing interventions.
Indicator light flashes green: System
is performing a steering intervention.
During an active steering intervention, a light is
displayed on the instrument cluster.
For instance, the steering intervention will be
suppressed in the following situations:
Depending on vehicle equipment and national-
market version, information for the system is
displayed in the Assisted View of the instru-
ment cluster.
▷
▷
▷
▷
With hard accelerating or braking.
When flashing.
Additional information:
With hazard warning system switched on.
Assisted View, refer to page 153.
In driving situation with high driving dynam-
ics.
Warning function
▷
▷
▷
While Dynamic Stability Control regulates
driving stability.
General information
Different warnings are issued by the Lane De-
parture Warning system, depending on situa-
tion and speed:
Immediately following a steering interven-
tion by the vehicle systems.
When actively merging back to your own
lane after passing.
▷
Indicator lights and warning lights on the
instrument cluster.
End of warning
For instance, the warning or an active steering
intervention will be canceled in the following
situations:
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▷
▷
Vibration of steering wheel.
Steering intervention.
Warning tone.
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▷
▷
▷
▷
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Automatically after a few seconds.
When returning to your own lane.
With hard accelerating or braking.
With hazard warning system switched on.
When flashing.
Steering wheel vibration
If you leave the lane and if a lane boundary
has been detected, the steering wheel vibrates
in accordance with the steering wheel vibration
setting.
While Dynamic Stability Control regulates
driving stability.
When the turn signal is switched on in the cor-
responding direction before changing the lane,
a warning is not issued.
▷
▷
While Dynamic Stability Control is disabled.
Immediately following a steering interven-
tion by the vehicle systems.
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▷
With manual steering intervention.
▷
▷
▷
When driving very close to the vehicle in
front of you.
When another driver assistance system is
activated, if applicable.
Up to 10 seconds after turning on drive-
ready state using the Start/Stop button.
▷
▷
No lane boundaries detected.
While Dynamic Stability Control is disabled.
When the system limits are reached.
A Check Control message may be displayed
when the system is limited. A yellow warning
light also illuminates, depending on national-
market version.
Warning signal
A warning tone sounds if the driver does
not actively steer after the Lane Departure
Warning system has performed multiple active
steering interventions within three minutes.
Active Blind Spot Detection
▷
A short warning tone will sound after the
second steering intervention.
Principle
▷
A longer warning tone will sound following
the third steering intervention.
Active Blind Spot Detection detects vehicles
in the blind spot or vehicles approaching from
behind in the adjacent lane.
In addition, a Check Control message is dis-
played.
The warning light in the exterior mirror gives
warnings at different levels.
The warning tone and Check Control message
advise the driver to pay closer attention to their
lane.
General information
The longer warning tone is stopped if the
driver takes control of the steering.
System limits
General information
Follow the system limits in the "Collision warn-
ing systems" chapter.
Functional limitations
The system may be limited in the following
situations:
Radar sensors monitor the area behind and
next to the vehicle when traveling faster than a
minimum speed.
▷
▷
In the event of missing, worn, poorly visible,
merging, diverging, or multiple lane boun-
daries such as in construction areas.
The minimum speed is country-specific and
displayed in the Active Blind Spot Detection
menu.
With lane boundaries that are covered in
snow, ice, dirt or water.
The system indicates whether there are vehi-
cles in your blind spot, arrow 1, or approaching
from behind in an adjacent lane, arrow 2. The
warning light in the exterior mirror illuminates
dimly.
▷
▷
In tight corners or on narrow roads.
With lane boundaries that are covered by
objects.
Before you change lanes after setting the turn
signal, the system issues a warning in the
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situations described above. The warning light
in the exterior mirror flashes and the steering
wheel vibrates.
5. "Safety and warnings"
6. "Active Blind Spot Detection"
7. Select the desired setting.
When turning at a speed of up to approx.
12 mph/20 km/h, the steering wheel will not
vibrate.
Setting the intensity of the steering
wheel vibration
1.
Apps menu
Safety information
Follow the safety information in the "Forward
Collision Mitigation" chapter.
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Driving settings"
4. "Driver Assistance"
5. "Feedback via steering wheel"
6. "Vibration intensity"
7. Select the desired setting.
Sensors
The system is controlled by the following sen-
sors:
▷
▷
Camera behind the windshield.
Radar sensors, side, rear.
The setting is applied to all collision warning
systems.
Depending on the national-market
version: turning steering intervention
on/off
Functional requirement
The areas of the sensors must be clean and
clear.
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
Turning Active Blind Spot Detection
on/off
3. "Driving settings"
1.
Apps menu
4. "Driver Assistance"
5. "Safety and warnings"
6. "Active Blind Spot Detection"
7. "Steering intervention"
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Driving settings"
4. "Driver Assistance"
5. "Safety and warnings"
6. "Active Blind Spot Detection"
7. Select the desired setting.
Display in the instrument cluster
Depending on vehicle equipment and national-
market version, information for the system is
displayed in the Assisted View of the instru-
ment cluster.
Adjusting the Active Blind Spot
Detection
Additional information:
Assisted View, refer to page 153.
Setting the warning time
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Driving settings"
4. "Driver Assistance"
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steering intervention. The steering intervention
helps return the vehicle into the lane. The
steering intervention can be noticed on the
steering wheel and can be manually overrid-
den at any time.
Warning function
Warning light in exterior mirror
The steering intervention is carried out from
a minimum speed. The minimum speed is dis-
played on the control display.
Warning light flashing
When the vehicle is unlocked, the warning light
in the exterior mirror flashes for self-testing
purposes.
The warning light in the exterior mirror warns
of a possible collision with a detected vehicle.
System limits
Prewarning
General information
The dimmed warning light in the exterior mirror
indicates when vehicles are in your blind spot
or approaching from the rear.
Follow the system limits in the "Collision warn-
ing systems" chapter.
Upper speed limit
If the vehicle speed exceeds approx.
155 mph/250 km/h, the system is deactivated
temporarily.
Acute warning
When an acute warning occurs, the steering
wheel vibrates briefly. The warning light in the
exterior mirror flashes brightly.
If the vehicle speed falls below approx.
155 mph/250 km/h, the system is reactivated.
An acute warning is issued if the following con-
ditions are met:
▷
▷
▷
Another vehicle is located in the critical
area.
Displaying warnings
The number of warnings shown depends on
how the settings are configured. However,
there may also be an excess of unwarranted
warnings of critical situations.
Your own vehicle is approaching the other
lane.
Depending on the system setting when the
turn signal is turned on.
Functional limitations
The system may be limited in the following
situations:
The warning stops when the other vehicle has
left the critical area or the turn signal has been
turned off.
▷
When a vehicle is approaching at a speed
much faster than your own.
Steering intervention
Depending on the national-market version:
when there is no response to the vibration
of the steering wheel at speeds of up to
130 mph/210 km/h and the lane marking
is crossed, the system engages the active
▷
▷
In tight corners or on narrow roads.
The bumper is dirty, iced up or covered,
for instance by stickers.
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Depending on the national-market version, the
steering intervention e.g. in the following situa-
tions:
The minimum speed is country-specific and
displayed on the control display.
If, for example, another vehicle is detected next
to your vehicle and there is a risk of collision
with this vehicle, the system helps avoid a col-
lision. For this purpose, the system issues a
warning with a flashing LED in the exterior mir-
ror, a Check Control message and a vibrating
steering wheel. If necessary, an active steering
intervention is performed by the system.
▷
In the event of missing, worn, poorly visible,
merging, diverging, or multiple lane boun-
daries 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
objects.
Safety information
Follow the safety information in the "Forward
Collision Mitigation" chapter.
▷
When driving very close to the vehicle in
front of you.
▷
▷
If the camera is impaired.
Functional requirement
The camera behind the windshield determines
the lane boundary positions.
Up to 10 seconds after turning on drive-
ready state using the Start/Stop button.
A Check Control message may be displayed
when the system is limited. A yellow warning
light also illuminates, depending on national-
market version.
The camera must detect the lane markings for
the side collision mitigation with steering inter-
vention to be active.
Sensors
Side collision mitigation
The system is controlled by the following sen-
sors:
Principle
The side-collision warning helps to avoid an
impending side collision.
▷
▷
▷
Camera behind the windshield.
Radar sensors, side, front.
Radar sensors, side, rear.
General information
Turning the side collision warning
on/off
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Driving settings"
4. "Driver Assistance"
5. "Safety and warnings"
6. "Side collision warning"
7. Select the desired setting.
Radar sensors monitor the space next to the
vehicle when traveling faster than a minimum
speed and up to approx. 130 mph/210 km/h.
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Steering intervention
Setting the intensity of the steering
wheel vibration
Depending on the national-market version,
if necessary, the system engages the active
steering intervention to prevent a collision and
maintain the vehicle within its own lane. The
steering intervention can be noticed on the
steering wheel and can be manually overrid-
den at any time.
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Driving settings"
4. "Driver Assistance"
5. "Feedback via steering wheel"
6. "Vibration intensity"
7. Select the desired setting.
System limits
The setting is applied to all collision warning
systems.
General information
Follow the system limits in the "Collision warn-
ing systems" chapter.
Display in the instrument cluster
Depending on vehicle equipment and national-
market version, information for the system is
displayed in the Assisted View of the instru-
ment cluster.
Functional limitations
The system may be limited in the following
situations:
▷
When a vehicle is approaching at a speed
much faster than your own.
Additional information:
Assisted View, refer to page 153.
▷
▷
In tight corners or on narrow roads.
In the event of missing, worn, poorly visible,
merging, diverging, or multiple lane boun-
daries such as in construction areas.
Warning function
Warning light in exterior mirror
▷
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
objects.
▷
▷
When driving very close to the vehicle in
front of you.
Up to 10 seconds after turning on drive-
ready state using the Start/Stop button.
The warning light in the exterior mirror warns
of a possible collision with a detected vehicle.
A Check Control message may be displayed
when the system is limited.
Acute warning
If there is a risk of collision, the warning light
in the exterior mirror flashes and the steering
wheel starts vibrating.
A Check Control message is displayed at the
same time.
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Rear-end collision
preparation
General information
Follow the system limits in the "Collision warn-
ing systems" chapter.
Principle
Depending on the equipment and national-
market version, the rear-end collision prepara-
tion can react to vehicles approaching from be-
hind.
Functional limitations
This function may be restricted if the speed
of the approaching vehicle is much higher or
similar to your own speed.
General information
Emergency Stop Assistant
Principle
If the driver can no longer drive the vehicle
safely, the Emergency Stop Assistant helps to
bring the vehicle to a safe standstill.
General information
The Emergency Stop Assistant is not triggered
automatically. The system can only be trig-
gered manually by the occupants.
Radar sensors monitor the area behind the ve-
hicle.
When a vehicle approaches from the rear at a
certain speed, the system can react as follows:
When the system is triggered, the vehicle is
brought to a standstill in its own lane by use of
lane keeping.
▷
Where applicable, the hazard warning
flashers will be switched on.
▷
Where applicable, the PreCrash functions
are triggered.
Depending on the vehicle equipment and na-
tional-market version, the system includes a
lane change function.
With lane change function: on motorways or
motorway-like roads, the system steers the ve-
hicle to the side of the road or shoulder where
possible. On other roads or with high traffic
volume, the vehicle is brought to a standstill in
the current lane.
Safety information
Follow the safety information in the "Forward
Collision Mitigation" chapter.
Sensors
The system is controlled by the radar sensors
on the sides and rear.
Turning rear-end collision
preparation on/off
The system is automatically active when the
vehicle is turned on.
The system is deactivated when reversing.
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The system is stopped by the following ac-
tions, for example:
Overview
▷
▷
▷
▷
▷
By pressing the accelerator pedal.
By operating the turn signal.
By turning off the hazard warning system.
By steering.
By changing the selector lever position
when stopped.
▷
▷
By stopping the emergency call.
By pressing the parking brake switch.
Parking brake
At standstill
As soon as the vehicle is stationary, the sys-
tem will carry out the following settings:
Functional requirements
▷
The Emergency Stop Assistant can be trig-
gered at speeds of approx. 6 mph/10 km/h
up to approx. 155 mph/250 km/h.
▷
▷
▷
The vehicle is secured against rolling away.
The interior lights are switched on.
The central locking system is unlocked.
▷
With lane change function: lane changes
are executed when the traffic situation al-
lows.
Display in the instrument cluster
Icon
Status
Triggering the Emergency Stop
Assistant
Emergency Stop Assistant is trig-
gered.
Briefly pull the parking brake switch to
trigger the Emergency Stop Assistant.
Without lane change function:
▷
▷
With lane change function: releasing the
switch may trigger an automatic lane
change.
Icon
Status
When lane markings are detected,
the system keeps the vehicle in the
lane.
The system will take control of the vehicle
for a maximum of 2 minutes.
▷
▷
The hazard warning system is switched on.
Lane keeping is briefly interrupted.
An emergency call is triggered when sta-
tionary, depending on vehicle equipment.
Lane boundary driven over.
Canceling Emergency Stop
Assistant
The driver can cancel the Emergency Stop As-
sistant by actively taking control of driving the
vehicle throughout the entire process.
When lane markings are detected,
the system keeps the vehicle in the
lane.
The hands are not grasping the
steering wheel. The system is still ac-
tive.
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Follow the information in the "Parking assis-
tance systems" chapter.
Icon
Status
Warning light illuminates red and
acoustic signal sounds: Hands not
grasping steering wheel. Interruption
of lane keeping is imminent.
Safety information
Warning
Warning light illuminates red and
acoustic signal sounds: lane keeping
is switched off.
The system cannot serve as a substitute for
the driver’s personal judgment in assessing
the traffic situation. Based on the limits of
the system, it cannot independently react to
all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-
dent, injury, and property damage. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the
surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready
to take over steering and braking at any time,
and actively intervene where appropriate.
System limits
Use the system only in the event of a driver
failure.
The system cannot replace the roadworthy
driving performance of a driver.
Cross Traffic Warning
Sensors
The system is controlled by the following sen-
sors:
Principle
At blind driveway exits or when driving out of
perpendicular parking spaces, road users ap-
proaching from the side are detected sooner
by the cross traffic warning than is possible
from the driver's seat.
▷
▷
Radar sensors, side, rear.
Depending on the equipment: radar sen-
sors, side, front.
Activating/deactivating Cross Traffic
Warning
General information
The system must be activated on the control
display for the Cross Traffic Warning to switch
on automatically.
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Driving settings"
4. "Driver Assistance"
5. "Parking and maneuvering"
The area behind the vehicle is monitored by
sensors.
6. Depending on the equipment, select the
following setting:
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the area
around the vehicle in front of the vehicle is
monitored as well.
▷
▷
"Rear warning"
"Front and rear warning"
The system indicates approaching road users.
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Visual warning
Turning on the cross traffic warning
automatically
The system must be activated on the control
display. The system turns on automatically as
soon as Park Distance Control or a camera
view activates and you engage a gear position.
Warning light in exterior mirror
If reverse gear is engaged, the rear system is
switched on.
Depending on the equipment, the front system
is turned on when a gear position is engaged.
Depending on the national-market version, the
system is automatically active when the vehi-
cle is started.
The warning light in the exterior mirror flashes
if the rear sensors detect other vehicles when
the vehicle is reversing.
Turning off the cross traffic warning
automatically
The system is automatically turned off in the
following situations:
Display in the Park Distance Control view
▷
▷
When the speed exceeds walking speed.
When a certain distance covered is ex-
ceeded.
Warning function
General information
The control display shows the corresponding
view, an acoustic signal may sound as neces-
sary, and the warning light in the exterior mir-
ror flashes.
In the Park Distance Control view, the respec-
tive boundary area flashes red if vehicles are
detected by the sensors.
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Depending on vehicle equipment: display in
camera image
BMW Drive Recorder
Principle
The BMW Drive Recorder stores brief video
recordings of the vehicle surroundings, e.g., to
document surrounding traffic.
Vehicle features and options
This system may not be available in the
owned vehicle, e.g. due to the selected op-
tional equipment, the national-market version
or the option for later enabling and software
updates. This also applies to individual func-
tions of the system.
Depending on the direction of travel, the view
to the front or back is displayed in the camera
image.
The respective boundary area, arrow 1, in the
camera image flashes red if vehicles are de-
tected by the sensors.
For information on whether a function is cur-
rently available in the vehicle or when the func-
tion can be installed in the vehicle, contact an
authorized service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Yellow lines, arrow 2, mark the bumper of your
own vehicle.
Additional information:
Acoustic warning
In addition to the visual warning, a signal tone
sounds if your own vehicle moves into the re-
spective direction.
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.
General information
Video recordings can be saved in different
ways:
Depending on the national-market version, the
signal tone will already sound when the gear
position is engaged.
▷
Automatic storage of the recording.
The function makes it possible to document
the accident with the correspondingly set
recording type.
System limits
▷
Manual storage of the recording.
System limits of the sensors
Additional information:
This function is used to document traffic sit-
uations with the configured recording type.
Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 41.
The assistance systems' cameras are used to
record, e.g., Panorama View.
Functional limitations
The function can be limited, for instance in the
following situations:
Additionally, the following parameters are
stored for the trip:
▷
▷
▷
▷
Date.
▷
▷
In tight curves.
Time.
Crossing objects are moving at a very slow
or a very fast speed.
Vehicle speed.
▷
Other objects that hide cross traffic are in
the capture range of the sensors.
Global Positioning System coordinates.
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Data protection
Recording functions
The permissibility of recording and using video
recordings is contingent upon the statutory
regulations of the country in which the system
is to be used. The user is responsible for the
use of the system and compliance with respec-
tive applicable regulations.
Automatic recording
Recordings are saved automatically when the
vehicle sensors detect an accident.
The system saves recordings up to 20 sec-
onds before and after storage is triggered.
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 laws with respect to use of the system
should be verified in regular intervals, espe-
cially when borders are frequently crossed.
If the vehicle accelerates rapidly, an automatic
recording may be taken.
Manual recording
Using the button
Other drivers of the vehicle must be informed
about the system. In addition, information
about the system is required when handing off
the vehicle.
Functional requirements
▷
Standby state or drive-ready state is
switched on.
▷
▷
▷
▷
BMW Drive Recorder is activated.
Privacy Policy was accepted.
Recording type was selected.
Recording time was selected.
Press and hold this button.
Via iDrive
Start the recording:
Activating/deactivating the BMW
Drive Recorder
The BMW Drive Recorder must be activated
before the first use of the recording function.
1.
Apps menu
2. "All apps"
3. "Drive Recorder"
4. "Recording"
1.
Apps menu
5. "Start recording"
2. "All apps"
The system saves recordings up to 20 sec-
onds before and after storage is triggered.
3. "Drive Recorder"
4. Accept Privacy Policy.
5. "Settings"
Recording playback and
administration
Stored video recordings can be played back,
exported and deleted.
6. "Allow recording"
7. Select the desired setting.
For your own safety, the video recording is
only displayed on the control display up to ap-
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prox. 2 mph/3 km/h. In some national-market
versions, the video recording is only displayed
if the parking brake is engaged or if the selec-
tor lever is in the P position.
If driver assistance systems are enabled, their
camera views are automatically selected.
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 interrupted.
1.
Apps menu
2. "All apps"
3. "Drive Recorder"
4. "Recordings"
If you repeatedly overwrite a USB drive, it may
not be possible to export recordings correctly.
5. Select desired recording.
If a camera change occurred during the record-
ing, different segments of the video can be se-
lected.
The preferred file system for USB storage is
NTFS. Other file systems may have limitations.
Active Protection
Settings
Recording type
Principle
1.
Apps menu
Active Protection prepares occupants and the
vehicle for a possible accident in critical driving
or collision situations.
2. "All apps"
3. "Drive Recorder"
4. "Settings"
General information
Depending on vehicle equipment and national-
market version, Active Protection consists of
various PreCrash functions.
5. Select the desired setting.
Recording time
1.
Apps menu
The system is used to detect certain critical
driving situations that might lead to an acci-
dent. This includes the following critical driving
situations:
2. "All apps"
3. "Drive Recorder"
4. "Settings"
▷
▷
▷
Emergency braking.
Severe understeering.
Severe oversteering.
5. Select the desired setting.
Cameras
Different cameras can be selected.
Certain functions of several systems can,
within the system limits, lead to Active Protec-
tion triggering:
1.
Apps menu
2. "All apps"
▷
▷
▷
Forward Collision Warning with braking
function: automatic brake intervention.
3. "Drive Recorder"
4. "Settings"
Forward Collision Warning with braking
function: brake booster.
5. "Cam. selection"
6. Select desired camera.
Rear-end collision preparation: detection of
impending rear-end collisions.
"All": In the event of an accident, the system
switches automatically.
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Harder vehicle deceleration
In certain situations, it may be necessary to
bring the vehicle to a stop more quickly than
automatic braking with PostCrash iBrake.
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for
the driver’s personal judgment. Due to the
system limits, critical situations might not be
detected reliably or in time. There is a risk
of accident. Adjust driving style to traffic con-
ditions. Watch surrounding traffic closely and
actively intervene where appropriate
To do this, quickly apply extra force to the
brake. The brake pressure will then be higher
than the brake pressure generated by auto-
matic braking. Automatic braking with Post-
Crash iBrake is canceled.
Abort automatic braking
It may be necessary to cancel PostCrash
iBrake automatic braking in certain situations,
e.g., when making an evasive maneuver.
Function
Depending on the equipment and require-
ments, the following individual functions are
active in accident-critical driving situations:
Abort automatic braking:
▷
By depressing the brake pedal for slightly
longer.
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Automatic closing of the windows.
The windows remain open with a small
gap.
▷
By pressing the accelerator pedal for
slightly longer.
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Automatic closing of the glass sunroof.
The sun protection is also closed.
Fatigue alert
Automatic positioning of the backrest for
the front passenger seat.
Principle
Systems can be returned to the desired set-
tings following a critical driving situation with-
out accident.
The Fatigue Alert break recommendation fea-
ture can detect when the driver is fatigued
or less alert during long, monotonous trips,
for instance on highways. This function recom-
mends taking a break.
PostCrash iBrake
Safety information
Principle
In certain accident situations, the PostCrash
iBrake can automatically bring the vehicle to a
standstill without intervention by the driver.
Warning
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, injury, and property damage. Make
sure that the driver is rested and alert. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions.
General information
The PostCrash iBrake can reduce the risk of a
further collision and its consequences.
At standstill
After coming to a halt, the brake is released
automatically.
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can only be displayed again after this time has
elapsed.
Break recommendation
Function
System limits
Once a drive is started, this function is trained
to the driver, enabling it to detect when the
driver is less alert or is fatigued.
The Fatigue Alert system may be limited. If
the system is limited, either no warning may
be issued or an unwarranted warning may be
issued.
This procedure takes, for example, the follow-
ing criteria into account:
The break recommendation function may be
limited in the following situations:
▷
▷
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Personal driving style, for instance steering
behavior.
▷
▷
If the time is set incorrectly.
Driving conditions, for instance time, length
of trip.
At a predominantly driven speed below ap-
prox. 43 mph/70 km/h.
Depending on the equipment: attention
of the driver through the Driver Attention
Camera.
▷
▷
With a sporty driving style such as during
rapid acceleration or when cornering fast.
In active driving situations such as when
changing lanes frequently.
This function activates at speeds greater than
approx. 43 mph/70 km/h and can also display
a break recommendation.
▷
▷
When the road condition is poor.
In the event of strong side winds.
Setting break recommendation
The break recommendation can be switched
on, off and adjusted via iDrive.
Driver Attention Camera
1.
Apps menu
Principle
2. "Vehicle"
A camera in the instrument cluster monitors
the driver’s activity and, depending on the
equipment, the driver’s viewing direction.
3. "Driving settings"
4. "Driver Assistance"
5. "Safety and warnings"
6. "Fatigue Alert"
General information
The assistance systems help drivers by ana-
lyzing whether they are paying attention, e.g.,
by evaluating their head position and eyes.
7. Select the desired setting.
Despite this function being off, some driver as-
sistance systems may issue break recommen-
dations.
Functional requirements
For full operability, make sure that the field of
view of the Driver Attention Camera is not ob-
structed.
Display
If the driver becomes less alert or fatigued,
a message is displayed in the control display
with the recommendation to take a break.
The steering wheel and driver’s seat height
must be adjusted so that the entire instrument
cluster is visible. This enables the Driver Atten-
tion Camera to record the driver’s entire face.
During the display, various settings can be se-
lected.
The system is reset approx. 45 minutes after
parking the vehicle. A break recommendation
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Overview
Depending on vehicle equipment, the instru-
ment cluster may have some infrared light
sources. Depending on the light conditions,
these light sources can be visible when the
vehicle is in standby mode.
System limits
The Driver Attention Camera may not be fully
operational in the following situations:
▷
When the Driver Attention Camera is cov-
ered by the steering wheel.
▷
With sunglasses with high protection from
infrared light.
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