BMW i5 2023-2025

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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

1

Front airbag, driver

Front airbag, front passenger

Head airbag

4

5

Side airbag

Knee airbag

2

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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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

Depending 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

▷

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.

▷

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.

▷

Keep a distance from the airbags.

Fasten the seat belts correctly.

▷

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

shoulder rests against the backrest when

Vehicle modifications for a person with disabil-

ities may affect the air bag system; contact

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BMW Customer Relations for further informa-

tion.

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.

Warnings and information on the airbags are

also found on the sun visors.

Operational readiness of the airbag

system

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.

Safety information

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

Individual components can be hot after de-

ployment of the airbag system. There is a risk

of injury. Do not touch individual components.

Additional information:

Seats, refer to page 108.

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.

Automatic deactivation of

the front passenger airbags

Principle

The automatic front passenger airbag deacti-

vation can detect if the front passenger seat is

occupied.

The front passenger airbags are thus activated

or deactivated.

Display in the instrument cluster

Safety information

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.

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.

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.

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The light indicates whether the airbags are ei-

ther activated or deactivated.

Functional requirements

To enable accurate recognition of the occupied

seat surface:

After drive-ready state is switched on, the light

shortly illuminates and then indicates whether

the airbags are either activated or deactivated.

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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.

Display

Function

The indicator light is contin-

uously illuminated when the

seat is not occupied or when a

child is detected on the seat in

a provided child restraint sys-

tem as intended. The airbags

on the passenger's side are

not activated.

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Do not place objects under the seat that

can press against the seat from below.

Sit upright in the seat with your back

against the backrest.

Sit down with your feet touching the floor.

Installing child restraint systems

To enable accurate recognition of the occupied

seat surface of the front passenger seat:

The indicator light does not il-

luminate when, for instance, a

correctly seated person of suf-

ficient size is detected on the

seat. The airbags on the pas-

senger's side are activated.

▷

Pay attention to the specifications and the

operating and safety information of the

child restraint system manufacturer when

using child restraint systems.

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Make sure that the seat surface of the child

restraint system rests as flat as possible on

the seat surface.

When the front passenger seat is occupied,

check the indicator light before and while driv-

ing.

Move the head restraint up or remove it to

ensure that the child restraint system rests

as flat as possible against the rear seat

backrest.

Fault of the automatic deactivation

system

When transporting older children and adults,

the front passenger airbags may be deacti-

vated in certain seat positions. In this case, the

indicator light for the front passenger airbags

illuminates.

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Observe the maximum size of the child re-

straint system, for example to avoid possi-

ble touching the roof.

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.

In this case, change the seat position so that

the front passenger airbags are activated and

the indicator light goes out.

More information: installation of child restraint

systems, refer to page 123.

If it is not possible to activate the airbags, have

the person sit in the rear seat.

Indicator light for the front

passenger airbags

The indicator light for the front-seat passenger

airbag in the headliner indicates the operating

state of the front-seat passenger airbag.

Occupancy detection

The occupancy detection meets the statutory

requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle

Safety Standard FMVSS 208 and deactivates

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the passenger airbags under certain condi-

tions.

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, or property damage. Adjust

driving style to traffic conditions. Watch sur-

rounding traffic closely and actively intervene

where appropriate

Collision warning systems

General information

Depending on the equipment, the vehicle has

different systems that can help prevent the risk

of imminent collision.

▷

Forward Collision Mitigation with brake in-

tervention, refer to page 181.

▷

Exit warning, refer to page 190.

Sensors

Lane departure warning, refer to page 192.

Depending on vehicle equipment, the Intelli-

gent Safety systems are controlled by the fol-

lowing sensors:

Active Blind Spot Detection, refer to

page 195.

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Side collision mitigation, refer to page 198.

▷

Camera behind the windshield.

Front radar sensor.

Rear-end collision preparation, refer to

page 199.

Radar sensors, side, front.

Radar sensors, side, rear.

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Traffic Light And Sign Warning, refer to

page 200.

▷

Wrong way warning, refer to page 202.

Additional information:

No Turn on Red function, refer to

page 203.

Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 40.

▷

Emergency Stop Assistant, refer to

page 204.

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, or property damage. Adjust driv-

ing style to traffic conditions. Watch the sur-

rounding 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.

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Resetting the settings

The settings of the collision warning systems

can be reset to the default settings at vehicle

outbound delivery.

Forward Collision Mitigation

with brake intervention

Principle

1.

Apps menu

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.

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Driving settings"

4. "Driver Assistance"

5. "Safety and warnings"

6. "Reset to recommended settings"

The system can issue a warning of a possible

risk of collision and activate the brakes inde-

pendently, if needed.

System limits

General information

Depending on the equipment version, the For-

ward Collision Mitigation system includes the

following functions:

Safety information

Warning

▷

Warning function in rear-end collision situa-

tions, refer to page 184.

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, or 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.

Warning function for oncoming traffic, refer

to page 185.

Warning function for turning with oncoming

traffic, refer to page 186.

Warning function for pedestrians, refer to

page 187.

Warning function at intersections, refer to

page 188.

Detection capability

The system's detection capability is limited.

Evasion Assistant, refer to page 189.

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.

Safety information

Warning

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, or property damage. Adjust driv-

ing style to traffic conditions. Watch the sur-

rounding 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 40.

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Warning

Turning on system manually

The system is activated by setting the warning

time.

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, or property damage. Adjust

driving style to traffic conditions. Watch sur-

rounding traffic closely and actively intervene

where appropriate

Additional information:

Setting the warning time, refer to page 182.

Turning system off manually

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.

If necessary, the switch-off must be confirmed

successively on the control display.

1.

Apps menu

Sensors

2. "Vehicle"

Depending on the equipment, the system is

controlled by the following sensors:

3. "Driving settings"

4. "Driver Assistance"

5. "Safety and warnings"

6. "Forward Collision Mitigation"

7. "Off"

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Camera behind the windshield.

Front radar sensor.

Radar sensors, side, front.

Additional information:

Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 40.

Setting the warning time

1.

Apps menu

Speed range

The system issues a warning of a possi-

ble risk of collision at speeds above approx.

3 mph/5 km/h.

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Driving settings"

4. "Driver Assistance"

5. "Safety and warnings"

6. "Forward Collision Mitigation"

7. Select the desired setting.

If the vehicle speed exceeds approx.

155 mph/250 km/h, the system is deactivated

temporarily.

Some functions are deactivated earlier.

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.

The system is enabled as soon as the speed

drops below these values again.

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.

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There is a risk of collision. Intervene imme-

diately.

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:

▷

A warning signal sounds:

There is a risk of collision. Intervene imme-

diately.

Automatic brake intervention:

Icon

Meaning

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.

Risk of collision with a person, e.g., a

pedestrian.

Risk of collision, for instance with an

oncoming or a vehicle driving ahead.

When the brake pedal is depressed quickly and

hard, the maximum brake power of the vehicle

is used.

Risk of collision, e.g., with a vehicle

crossing from the right.

Risk of collision, e.g., with a vehicle

crossing from the left.

Automatic brake intervention

In case of a risk of collision, the system can

assist with an automatic brake intervention, if

necessary.

General risk of collision.

When the vehicle is traveling at a low speed,

the vehicle may come to a complete stop.

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.

Depending on the equipment and situation,

the brake intervention can occur up to approx.

155 mph/250 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.

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.

▷

Red warning light illuminates:

A hazardous situation has been detected.

Increased awareness is required.

▷

Red warning light flashes:

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System limits

Warning function in forward

collision situations

Safety information

Principle

Warning

The warning function in forward collision situa-

tions warns of a possible risk of collision and

may brake independently.

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, or 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.

In the event of an accident, the system helps

by reducing impact speed.

General information

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.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the area

is monitored by cameras or radar sensors.

Sensors detect the traffic situation in their de-

tection range.

Thus, a system response might not come or

might come late.

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.

System limits of the sensors

Additional information:

The system considers the driver’s vehicle han-

dling when responding. If an active driving

style is detected, warnings and brake interven-

tions occur less frequently.

Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 40.

Functional limitations

The system may be limited in the following

situations:

Safety information

Follow the safety information in Chapter “For-

ward Collision Mitigation”.

▷

In tight curves.

With limitation of the driving stability control

systems.

Display in the instrument cluster

If there is a risk of collision with a detected

vehicle, a warning light is displayed.

▷

Up to 10 seconds after turning on drive-

ready state using the Start/Stop button.

Also, do not use Forward Collision Mitigation

when towing.

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General information

Icon

Meaning

Forward Collision Warning with a de-

tected vehicle.

General risk of collision.

Warning function

The warning prompts the driver to intervene.

Sensors detect the traffic situation in their de-

tection range.

Additional information:

Forward Collision Mitigation, refer to page 181.

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.

System limits

General information

Follow the system limits in the "Forward Colli-

sion Mitigation" chapter.

Safety information

Follow the safety information in Chapter “For-

ward Collision Mitigation”.

Detection range

The following situations may not be detected,

or only detected with a delay, for instance:

Display in the instrument cluster

If there is a risk of collision with a detected

vehicle, a warning light is displayed.

▷

Vehicle driving slowly in front and being ap-

proached at high speed.

Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front of

you, or strongly decelerating vehicles.

Icon

Meaning

Oncoming traffic warning when a ve-

hicle is detected.

Vehicles with unusual rear designs.

General risk of collision.

Warning function for

oncoming traffic

Warning function

The warning prompts the driver to intervene.

Principle

The warning function for oncoming traffic can

warn of a possible risk of collision with oncom-

ing vehicles and may brake independently.

In case of a possible risk of collision, a brake

intervention is triggered.

Additional information:

In the event of an accident, the system helps

by reducing impact speed.

Forward Collision Mitigation, refer to page 181.

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System limits

Safety information

Follow the safety information in Chapter “For-

ward Collision Mitigation”.

General information

Follow the system limits in the "Forward Colli-

sion Mitigation" chapter.

Display in the instrument cluster

If there is a risk of collision with a detected

vehicle, a warning light is displayed.

Detection range

The following situations may not be detected,

for instance:

Icon

Meaning

Oncoming traffic warning when a ve-

hicle is detected.

▷

Oncoming vehicles at a very high speed.

Vehicles with an unusual front view.

General risk of collision.

Warning function for turning

with oncoming traffic

Warning function

The warning prompts the driver to intervene.

Principle

There is a risk of an accident with oncom-

ing vehicles when turning across the oncom-

ing lane. The system can issue a warning of

a possible risk of collision and activate the

brakes independently, if needed.

Additional information:

Forward Collision Mitigation, refer to page 181.

System limits

In the event of an accident, the system helps

by reducing impact speed.

General information

Follow the system limits in the "Forward Colli-

sion Mitigation" chapter.

General information

Detection range

The following situations may not be detected,

for instance:

▷

Oncoming vehicles at a very high speed.

Vehicles that are hidden by other vehicles.

Vehicles with an unusual front view.

Upper speed limit

Sensors detect the traffic situation in their de-

tection range.

The system is active when the own speed is

below approx. 15 mph/25 km/h.

The system issues a warning of a possible risk

of collision with oncoming vehicles at speeds

from approx. 3 mph/5 km/h. The timing of

warnings may vary with the current driving sit-

uation.

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Display in the instrument cluster

If there is a risk of collision with a detected pe-

destrian or cyclist, a warning light is displayed.

Warning function for

pedestrians

Icon

Meaning

Principle

Risk of collision with a person, e.g., a

pedestrian.

At speeds that are common in towns and cit-

ies, the warning function warns the driver of a

possible risk of collision with pedestrians and

cyclists. The system may brake automatically.

General risk of collision.

In the event of an accident, the system helps

by reducing impact speed.

Warning function

The warning prompts the driver to intervene.

General information

Additional information:

Forward Collision Mitigation, refer to page 181.

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 when on a straight line.

Detection range

The detection range consists of the following

parts:

Sensors detect the traffic situation in their de-

tection range when turning.

▷

Area in front of the vehicle, arrow 1.

The system issues a warning of a possible

risk of collision with pedestrians or cyclists at

speeds above approx. 3 mph/5 km/h.

With side radar sensors in front: side areas,

arrows 2.

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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▷

Partially covered pedestrians or bikes.

At intersections and junctions, a warning is is-

sued when a risk of collision with crossing traf-

fic is detected.

Pedestrians that are not detected as such

because of their contour or posture.

The system issues a warning of a possible risk

of collision with vehicles at speeds above ap-

prox. 3 mph/5 km/h.

▷

Pedestrians who are too small for the sen-

sors to detect.

The timing of warnings may vary with the cur-

rent driving situation.

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.

Safety information

Follow the safety information in Chapter “For-

ward Collision Mitigation”.

Warning function at

intersections

Display in the instrument cluster

If there is a risk of collision with a detected

vehicle, a warning light is displayed.

Principle

Icon

Meaning

At speeds that are common in towns and cit-

ies, the Intersection Collision Warning function

can warn the driver of a possible risk of colli-

sion with crossing traffic at intersections and

junctions. The system may brake automati-

cally.

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.

General risk of collision.

General information

Warning function

The warning prompts the driver to intervene.

Additional information:

Forward Collision Mitigation, refer to page 181.

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:

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▷

Crossing vehicles when they are hidden,

e.g. by buildings.

Safety information

Follow the safety information in Chapter “For-

ward Collision Mitigation”.

▷

Vehicles with an unusual side view.

Vehicles in highly dynamic driving situa-

tions.

Functional requirements

▷

Forward Collision Mitigation is active.

Upper speed limit

The system responds to crossing vehicles

when the vehicle speed is below approx.

50 mph/80 km/h.

▷

Sensors detect sufficient clearance around

vehicle.

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.

Evasion Assistant

Principle

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.

The Evasion Assistant can help the driver per-

form evasive maneuvers in certain situations,

e.g., when obstacles or pedestrians appear

suddenly.

Icon

Meaning

General information

Warning when a vehicle is detected.

Risk of collision with a pedestrian.

Risk of collision with unknown obsta-

cle.

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.

The system issues a warning and intervenes

to support the driver if a lateral evasive ma-

neuver is possible.

Sensors monitor and detect the clearance in

front of the vehicle. Depending on the vehicle

equipment, the areas next to the vehicle are

also monitored.

Intervene in case of a warning.

The system is designed to provide assistance

during evasive maneuvers when there is a risk

of collision.

If the system detects sufficient free space

alongside the vehicle, it helps the driver per-

form an evasive maneuver safely.

A message in the instrument cluster and, de-

pending on the equipment, in the Head-up dis-

play signals the evasion support.

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Depending on the vehicle equipment, the area

around the vehicle in front of the vehicle is

monitored as well. Two additional radar sen-

sors are located in the front bumper.

System limits

General information

Follow the system limits in the "Forward Colli-

sion Mitigation" chapter.

The system monitors the vehicle's surround-

ings for a limited time after you get in or park.

Detection range

The following situations may not be detected,

for instance:

A possible risk of collision is indicated by vari-

ous warning functions.

Safety information

Follow the safety information in the "Forward

Collision Mitigation" chapter.

▷

Vehicle driving slowly in front and being ap-

proached at high speed.

▷

Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front of

you, or strongly decelerating vehicles.

Sensors

▷

Vehicles with unusual rear designs.

Two-wheeled vehicles ahead of you.

Partially covered pedestrians or bikes.

The system is controlled by the following sen-

sors:

▷

Radar sensors, side, rear.

Pedestrians that are not detected as such

because of their contour or posture.

Depending on the equipment: radar sen-

sors, side, front.

▷

Pedestrians who are too small for the sen-

sors to detect.

Turning the exit warning on/off

Exit warning

Turning on the system automatically

The exit warning activates automatically after

departure if the function was switched on at

the completion of the last trip.

Principle

The exit warning helps to avoid accidents.

The system can warn the occupants when

they are opening the doors and a risk of colli-

sion with approaching objects is detected.

Turning system off manually

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Driving settings"

4. "Driver Assistance"

5. "Safety and warnings"

6. "Exit warning"

7. "Off"

General information

Depending on national-market version, this

system activates automatically at the start of

every drive.

Two radar sensors in the rear bumper monitor

the area behind the vehicle.

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Ambient light

Adjusting the exit warning

Depending on the equipment, warnings are

also indicated by the ambient light in the inte-

rior.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Driving settings"

4. "Driver Assistance"

5. "Safety and warnings"

6. "Exit warning"

Warning function

Prewarning

In the event of an advance warning, the warn-

ing light in the exterior mirror illuminates. De-

pending on the equipment, the ambient light

also flashes.

7. Select the desired setting.

Depending on national-market

version: Turning the warning tone

on/off

An object was detected in the opening area.

Increased awareness is required.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

Acute warning

3. "Driving settings"

4. "Driver Assistance"

5. "Safety and warnings"

6. "Exit warning"

In the event of an acute warning, the warn-

ing light in the exterior mirror flashes, as does

the ambient light, depending on vehicle equip-

ment. In addition, a signal tone sounds.

There is a risk of collision when opening the

doors.

7. "Warning tone"

Depending on national-market version, the

warning tone cannot be turned off.

System limits

Displays

General information

Follow the system limits in the "Collision warn-

ing systems" chapter.

Warning light in exterior mirror

Detection range

The following situations may not be detected,

for instance:

▷

Fully or partially hidden objects.

Stationary or very slow objects.

Pedestrians.

Functional limitations

The system may be limited in the following

situations:

The warning light in the exterior mirror warns

of a possible collision with a detected vehicle.

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▷

The speed of an approaching vehicle is too

fast or too slow.

Safety information

▷

In curves.

Warning

In case of fully or partially hidden objects.

The system cannot serve as a substitute

for the driver’s personal judgment in assess-

ing road and traffic situations. There is a

risk of accident. Adjust driving style to traffic

conditions. Watch surrounding traffic closely

and actively intervene where appropriate Do

not jerk the steering wheel in response to a

warning.

Lane Departure Warning

with active return

Principle

The lane departure warning alerts when the

vehicle is about to run off the road or exit the

lane.

Warning

An automatic steering intervention helps to

keep the vehicle in its lane.

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, or property damage. Adjust

driving style to traffic conditions. Watch sur-

rounding traffic closely and actively intervene

where appropriate

General information

Functional requirement

The camera must detect the lane boundaries

for the lane departure warning to be active.

Sensors detect the traffic situation in their de-

tection range.

The areas of the sensors must be clean and

clear.

The system issues a warning starting at a min-

imum speed. The minimum speed is country-

specific and displayed on the control display.

Sensors

Warnings are displayed in the instrument clus-

ter. In addition, the steering wheel vibrates.

Depending on the equipment, the system is

controlled by the following sensors:

The system does not provide a warning if the

turn signal is set in the respective direction be-

fore exiting the lane.

▷

Camera behind the windshield.

Front radar sensor.

Radar sensor, side, front.

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lane marking, a warning is issued. The

system performs a steering intervention.

Turning the Lane Departure

Warning on/off

▷

"In dangerous situations"

Turning on the system automatically

Depending on the national-market version, the

system is automatically active after every de-

parture.

Broken road lines: If the system detects

that the vehicle is about to inadvertently

cross a lane marking, or if the sensors

detect an oncoming vehicle, a warning

is issued and a steering intervention is

performed.

Turning on system manually

Depending on national-market version,

with continuous lane markings: If the

system detects that your vehicle is

about to inadvertently leave your lane

or cross a lane marking, a warning is is-

sued and a steering intervention is per-

formed.

The system is activated by the selected warn-

ing setting.

Additional information:

Configuring the warning, refer to page 193.

Turning system off manually

Depending on vehicle equipment and national-

market version, you must successively confirm

the switch-off on the control display.

Setting the intensity of the steering

wheel vibration

1.

Apps menu

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Driving settings"

4. "Driver Assistance"

5. "Safety and warnings"

6. "Lane Departure Warning"

7. "Off"

4. "Driver Assistance"

5. "Feedback via steering wheel"

6. "Vibration intensity"

7. Select the desired setting.

The setting is applied to all collision warning

systems.

Setting Lane Departure Warning

Depending on the national-market

version: turning steering intervention

on/off

Configuring the warning

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

1.

Apps menu

3. "Driving settings"

2. "Vehicle"

4. "Driver Assistance"

5. "Safety and warnings"

6. "Lane Departure Warning"

7. Select the desired setting.

3. "Driving settings"

4. "Driver Assistance"

5. "Safety and warnings"

6. "Lane Departure Warning"

7. "Steering intervention"

▷

"Expanded"

If the system detects that your vehicle

is about to leave your lane or cross a

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Depending on the national-market version, the

steering intervention is automatically active af-

ter every driving off.

be noticed on the steering wheel and can be

manually overridden at any time.

When steering intervention is active,

the indicator light flashes green.

Display in the instrument cluster

Different system statuses are displayed on

the instrument cluster, depending on vehicle

equipment and national-market version.

For instance, the steering intervention will be

suppressed in the following situations:

▷

With hard accelerating or braking.

When flashing.

Icon

Meaning

With hazard warning system switched on.

Indicator light flashes green: System

is performing a steering intervention.

In driving situation with high driving dynam-

ics.

▷

While Dynamic Stability Control regulates

driving stability.

Depending on vehicle equipment and national-

market version, information for the system is

displayed in the Assisted View of the instru-

ment cluster.

▷

While Dynamic Stability Control is limited.

Immediately following a steering interven-

tion by the vehicle systems.

Additional information:

Assisted View, refer to page 159.

Warning signal

Depending on the national-market version: in

the event of multiple active steering interven-

tions by the system within 3 minutes with-

out the driver's intervention at the steering

wheel during the steering intervention itself, an

acoustic warning will sound. A short warning

signal will sound at the second steering inter-

vention. Beginning with the third steering inter-

vention, a continuous warning will sound.

Warning function

If you leave the lane

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.

In addition, the indicator light flashes

green.

In addition, a Check Control message is dis-

played.

When the turn signal is switched on in the cor-

responding direction before changing the lane,

a warning is not issued.

The warning signal and Check Control mes-

sage advise to pay closer attention to the lane.

The extended warning tone stops when the

steering wheel is moved manually.

Steering intervention

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

End of warning

For instance, the warning or an active steering

intervention will be canceled in the following

situations:

▷

Automatically after a few seconds.

When returning to your own lane.

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▷

With hard accelerating or braking.

With hazard warning system switched on.

When flashing.

Active Blind Spot Detection

with active return

While Dynamic Stability Control regulates

driving stability.

Principle

Active Blind Spot Detection detects vehicles

in the blind spot or vehicles approaching from

behind in the adjacent lane.

▷

Immediately following a steering interven-

tion by the vehicle systems.

▷

With manual steering intervention.

The warning light in the exterior mirror gives

warnings at different levels.

When another driver assistance system is

activated, if applicable.

An automatic steering intervention helps to

keep the vehicle in its lane.

▷

No lane boundaries detected.

When the system limits are reached.

General information

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.

▷

In tight corners or on narrow roads.

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.

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 system will warn in the previously named

situations prior to a lane change. The warn-

ing light in the exterior mirror flashes and the

steering wheel vibrates.

A Check Control message may be displayed

when the system is limited. A yellow warning

light also illuminates, depending on national-

market version.

When turning at a speed of up to approx.

12 mph/20 km/h, the steering wheel will not

vibrate.

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6. "Active Blind Spot Detection"

7. Select the desired setting.

Safety information

Follow the safety information in the "Forward

Collision Mitigation" chapter.

Setting the intensity of the steering

wheel vibration

Sensors

1.

Apps menu

The system is controlled by the following sen-

sors:

2. "Vehicle"

▷

Camera behind the windshield.

Radar sensors, side, rear.

3. "Driving settings"

4. "Driver Assistance"

5. "Feedback via steering wheel"

6. "Vibration intensity"

7. Select the desired setting.

Depending on the equipment: radar sen-

sors, side, front.

Functional requirement

The areas of the sensors must be clean and

clear.

The setting is applied to all collision warning

systems.

Depending on the national-market

version: turning steering intervention

on/off

Turning Active Blind Spot Detection

on/off

1.

Apps menu

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Driving settings"

4. "Driver Assistance"

5. "Safety and warnings"

6. "Active Blind Spot Detection"

7. Select the desired setting.

4. "Driver Assistance"

5. "Safety and warnings"

6. "Active Blind Spot Detection"

7. "Steering intervention"

Depending on vehicle equipment and national-

market version, the system activates automati-

cally whenever you start driving.

Warning function

Warning light in exterior mirror

Adjusting the Active Blind Spot

Detection

Configuring the warning

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Driving settings"

4. "Driver Assistance"

5. "Safety and warnings"

The warning light in the exterior mirror warns

of a possible collision with a detected vehicle.

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Prewarning

System limits

The dimmed warning light in the exterior mirror

indicates when vehicles are in your blind spot

or approaching from the rear.

General information

Follow the system limits in the "Collision warn-

ing systems" chapter.

Acute warning

Upper speed limit

If the vehicle speed exceeds approx.

155 mph/250 km/h, the system is deactivated

temporarily.

When an acute warning occurs, the steering

wheel vibrates briefly. The warning light in the

exterior mirror flashes brightly.

An acute warning is issued if the following con-

ditions are met:

If the vehicle speed falls below approx.

155 mph/250 km/h, the system is reactivated.

▷

Another vehicle is located in the critical

area.

Displaying warnings

Your own vehicle is approaching the other

lane.

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.

Depending on the system setting when the

turn signal is turned on.

The warning stops when the other vehicle has

left the critical area.

Functional limitations

The system may be limited in the following

situations:

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

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.

▷

When a vehicle is approaching at a speed

much faster than your own.

▷

In tight corners or on narrow roads.

The bumper is dirty, iced up or covered,

for instance by stickers.

Depending on the national-market version, the

steering intervention e.g. in the following situa-

tions:

▷

In the event of missing, worn, poorly visible,

merging, diverging, or multiple lane boun-

daries such as in construction areas.

The steering intervention is carried out from

a minimum speed. The minimum speed is dis-

played on the control display.

▷

With lane boundaries that are covered in

snow, ice, dirt or water.

Warning light flashing

When the vehicle is unlocked, the warning light

in the exterior mirror flashes for self-testing

purposes.

▷

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.

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▷

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

The system is controlled by the following sen-

sors:

Side collision mitigation

▷

Camera behind the windshield.

Radar sensors, side, front.

Radar sensors, side, rear.

Principle

The side-collision warning helps to avoid an

impending side collision.

Turning the side collision warning

on/off

General information

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.

Setting the intensity of the steering

wheel vibration

1.

Apps menu

The minimum speed is country-specific and

displayed on the control display.

2. "Vehicle"

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.

3. "Driving settings"

4. "Driver Assistance"

5. "Feedback via steering wheel"

6. "Vibration intensity"

7. Select the desired setting.

The setting is applied to all collision warning

systems.

Safety information

Follow the safety information in the "Forward

Collision Mitigation" chapter.

Display in the instrument cluster

Depending on vehicle equipment and national-

market version, information for the system is

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displayed in the Assisted View of the instru-

ment cluster.

Functional limitations

The system may be limited in the following

situations:

Additional information:

Assisted View, refer to page 159.

▷

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.

A Check Control message may be displayed

when the system is limited.

The warning light in the exterior mirror warns

of a possible collision with a detected vehicle.

Acute warning

If there is a risk of collision, the warning light

in the exterior mirror flashes and the steering

wheel starts vibrating.

Rear-end collision

preparation

Principle

A Check Control message is displayed at the

same time.

Depending on the equipment and national-

market version, the rear-end collision prepara-

tion can react to vehicles approaching from be-

hind.

Steering intervention

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.

General information

System limits

General information

Follow the system limits in the "Collision warn-

ing systems" chapter.

Radar sensors monitor the area behind the ve-

hicle.

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When a vehicle approaches from the rear at a

certain speed, the system can react as follows:

General information

The system evaluates traffic signs and traffic

lights using a camera behind the windshield.

▷

Where applicable, the hazard warning

flashers will be switched on.

The navigation system directs information on

the road layout to the system.

▷

Where applicable, the PreCrash functions

are triggered.

A warning is given if the right of way is about

to be violated, e.g., in the following traffic situa-

tions:

Safety information

Follow the safety information in the "Forward

Collision Mitigation" chapter.

▷

At an intersection.

At a road entrance.

On a highway entrance ramp.

At a roundabout.

Sensors

The system is controlled by the radar sensors

on the sides and rear.

With a red traffic light.

The system issues a warning as from a vari-

able minimum speed and at speeds up to ap-

prox. 60 mph/100 km/h.

Turning rear-end collision

preparation on/off

The system is automatically active when the

vehicle is turned on.

The following traffic signs are taken into ac-

count for the Traffic Light And Sign Warning:

Sign Meaning

The system is deactivated when reversing.

Give way signs:

System limits

A pre-warning is issued for these

road signs.

General information

Follow the system limits in the "Collision warn-

ing systems" chapter.

Stop signs:

A pre-warning is issued for these

road signs.

Functional limitations

This function may be restricted if the speed

of the approaching vehicle is much higher or

similar to your own speed.

When traffic lights are red, a pre-

warning and an acute warning will be

issued.

Safety information

Follow the safety information in the "Forward

Collision Mitigation" chapter.

Traffic Light And Sign

Warning

Functional requirement

The right-of-way situation ahead of the vehicle

must be clearly controlled by traffic signs or

light signal systems.

Principle

The Traffic Light And Sign Warning provides

support in situations in which the right-of-way

needs to be yielded based on road signs or

traffic lights.

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Prewarning

Sensors

If there is a risk that a right of way is about to

be violated, one of the following icons appears

in the instrument cluster:

The system is controlled by a camera behind

the windshield.

Turning the Traffic Light And Sign

Warning on/off

Icon

Meaning

Give way.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

Stop.

3. "Driving settings"

4. "Driver Assistance"

5. "Safety and warnings"

6. "Traffic Light and Sign Warning"

7. Select the desired setting.

Red traffic light.

When a prewarning is issued, intervene as

appropriate for the situation; for example, by

braking.

Setting the warning time

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

Acute warning

3. "Driving settings"

If there is an acute risk that the right of way

is about to be violated, an acoustic signal will

sound and one of the following icons will ap-

pear in the instrument cluster:

4. "Driver Assistance"

5. "Safety and warnings"

6. "Traffic Light and Sign Warning"

7. Select the desired setting.

Icon

Meaning

The selected setting is saved and adopted for

the next journey.

Red traffic light.

Warning function

When an acute warning is issued, intervene as

appropriate for the situation; for example, by

braking.

General information

The system issues a two-phase warning:

▷

Prewarning: visual warning by an icon in

the instrument cluster.

Display in the Head-up display

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the

warning is displayed simultaneously in the

Head-up display and in the instrument cluster.

Acute warning: visual warning by an icon

in the instrument cluster and an additional

acoustic signal.

The timing of the warning varies with the ac-

tual driving situation and the warning time set-

ting.

System limits

General information

Follow the system limits in the "Collision warn-

ing systems" chapter.

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stance onto freeways, roundabouts and one-

way streets.

No warning

The system does not issue a warning in the

following situations, for example:

General information

Depending on the equipment version, the sys-

tem uses navigation data and traffic signs to

check the traffic situation.

▷

In right-of-way situations without right-of-

way signs, stop signs, or red light signal

systems.

With intersections with relevant traffic lights

that are illuminated yellow or green.

For example, the system takes the following

traffic signs into account:

Functional limitations

The system may be limited in the following

situations:

▷

No entrance.

Roundabout.

Directional arrows: mandatory bypass.

▷

If road signs or light signal systems are un-

clear.

Safety information

Follow the safety information in the "Forward

Collision Mitigation" chapter.

If traffic signs or light signal systems are

fully or partially concealed or soiled.

If traffic signs or light signal systems are

difficult to read or rotated.

Functional requirement

The road layout ahead must be controlled

clearly with traffic signs.

If traffic signs or light signal systems are

too small or too large.

If the traffic signs do not correspond to the

standard.

Sensors

When traffic signs are detected that apply

to a junction or parallel street.

The system is controlled by a camera behind

the windshield.

In the presence of country-specific road

signs or road layouts.

Turning wrong way warning on/off

Depending on national-market version, the

wrong way warning is automatically activated

whenever you start driving.

With intersections with flashing light signal

systems.

Up to 10 seconds after turning on drive-

ready state using the Start/Stop button.

Warning function

In the case of navigation data that is inva-

lid, outdated or not available.

A warning is displayed and a signal

tone sounds, for example when the ve-

hicle is traveling in the wrong direction

on a highway, roundabout or one-way street.

In some regions, the system may not be

available or only partially available.

Warnings are displayed in the instrument clus-

ter and, depending on the equipment, in the

Head-up display.

Wrong way warning

Principle

The wrong way warning warns the driver of

an upcoming wrong entry onto roads, for in-

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To do so, this function analyzes traffic lights

and traffic signs using the camera behind the

windshield. In addition, the navigation system

data is used.

System limits

General information

Follow the system limits in the "Collision warn-

ing systems" chapter.

Safety information

Follow the safety information in the "Forward

Collision Mitigation" chapter.

No warning

For example, the system does not issue a

warnings for road layouts without traffic signs.

Functional requirements

▷

The system detects the right-of-way situa-

tion ahead by analyzing traffic lights and

traffic signs.

Functional limitations

The function may be limited in the following

situations, for instance, and will either output

an incorrect wrong way warning or no warning

at all:

▷

Vehicle is less than approx. 164 ft/50 m

from the traffic lights.

Depending on vehicle equipment: the Traf-

fic Light And Sign Warning is turned on.

▷

When the signage is not clear.

If the traffic signs are fully or partially con-

cealed or soiled.

Sensors

▷

If the traffic signs are poorly legible or ro-

tated.

The system is controlled by a camera behind

the windshield.

▷

If the traffic signs are too small or too large.

If the traffic signs do not correspond to the

standard.

Display in the instrument cluster

If the driver approaches a red traffic

light with a traffic sign that prohibits

a turn on red, an indicator light is dis-

played on the instrument cluster.

▷

When traffic signs are detected that apply

to a junction or parallel street.

In the presence of country-specific road

signs or road layouts.

The indicator light goes out automatically after

you drive off at a speed greater than approx.

9 mph/15 km/h.

Up to 10 seconds after turning on drive-

ready state using the Start/Stop button.

In the case of navigation data that is inva-

lid, outdated or not available.

System limits

It may not be possible to use the system in

all regions.

General information

Follow the system limits in the "Collision warn-

ing systems" chapter.

No Turn on Red function

Functional limitations

The system may be limited in the following

situations:

Principle

This function provides assistance to the driver

at traffic lights where turning on red is prohib-

ited.

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▷

If road signs or light signal systems are un-

clear.

sure that the driver is rested and alert. Adjust

driving style to traffic conditions.

If traffic signs or light signal systems are

fully or partially concealed or soiled.

Functional requirements

If traffic signs or light signal systems are

difficult to read or rotated.

▷

The Emergency Stop Assistant is activated

via iDrive.

If traffic signs or light signal systems are

too small or too large.

The system is activated from a speed of

approx. 43 mph/70 km/h.

If the traffic signs do not correspond to the

standard.

The Driver Attention Camera detects driver

activity.

With intersections with flashing light signal

systems.

Triggering the Emergency Stop

Assistant

If the system detects that the driver is no

longer driving the vehicle safely or ignores

warnings, the Emergency Stop Assistant is

triggered automatically. The triggered system

is displayed in the instrument cluster.

In the case of navigation data that is inva-

lid, outdated or not available.

In some regions, this function may not be

completely available or not available at all.

Emergency Stop Assistant

The Emergency Stop Assistant can also be

triggered via voice input.

Principle

Additional information:

If the driver can no longer drive the vehicle

safely, the Emergency Stop Assistant helps to

bring the vehicle to a safe standstill.

BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, refer to

page 58.

An immediate emergency call can be triggered

on the control display.

General information

The Emergency Stop Assistant is triggered au-

tomatically.

The following is performed automatically when

the Emergency Stop Assistant is triggered:

▷

A display is shown on the instrument clus-

ter.

When the system is triggered, the vehicle is

brought to a standstill in its own lane by use of

lane keeping.

▷

The system takes over vehicle handling un-

til the vehicle comes to a standstill.

Safety information

▷

The hazard warning system is switched on.

An emergency call is triggered when sta-

tionary, depending on vehicle equipment.

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, or property damage. Make

Activating/deactivating Emergency

Stop Assistant

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Driving settings"

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4. "Driver Assistance"

5. "Safety and warnings"

6. "Emergency stop"

The Emergency Stop Assistant may be re-

stricted in the following situations:

▷

When the Driver Attention Camera is cov-

ered by the steering wheel.

7. Select the desired setting.

▷

With sunglasses with high protection from

infrared light.

Canceling Emergency Stop

Assistant

The driver can cancel the Emergency Stop As- Cross Traffic Warning with

sistant by actively taking control of the vehicle

Braking

throughout the entire process.

For instance, the system will be canceled in the

following situations:

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.

▷

With strong countersteering.

When flashing.

If the accelerator pedal is pressed hard.

When switching off the hazard warning sys-

tem.

General information

▷

If the system is interrupted on the control

display.

When changing the selector lever position if

the vehicle was already stationary.

At standstill

As soon as the vehicle is stationary, the sys-

tem will carry out the following settings:

▷

The vehicle is secured against rolling away.

The interior lights are switched on.

The area behind the vehicle is monitored by

sensors.

The central locking system is unlocked.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the area

around the vehicle in front of the vehicle is

monitored as well.

Display in the instrument cluster

Icon

Status

The system indicates approaching road users.

Emergency Stop Assistant is trig-

gered.

If there is a collision risk when reversing, the

system will provide assistance by performing

an automatic brake intervention.

Follow the information in the "Parking assis-

tance systems" chapter.

System limits

The system cannot replace the roadworthy

driving performance of a driver.

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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

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, or property damage. Adjust driv-

ing style to traffic conditions. Watch the sur-

rounding traffic situation closely, be ready to

take over steering and braking at any time,

and actively intervene where appropriate.

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.

Turning off the cross traffic warning

automatically

The system is automatically turned off in the

following situations:

Sensors

The system is controlled by the following sen-

sors:

▷

Radar sensors, side, rear.

▷

When the speed exceeds walking speed.

Depending on the equipment: radar sen-

sors, side, front.

When a certain distance covered is ex-

ceeded.

Activating/deactivating Cross Traffic

Warning

Warning function

The system must be activated on the control

display for the Cross Traffic Warning and brake

intervention to switch on automatically.

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.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

In case of a brake intervention, a message is

displayed on the control display and close after

a brief period of time.

3. "Driving settings"

4. "Driver Assistance"

5. "Parking"

6. Depending on the equipment, select the

following setting:

▷

"Rear warning"

"Front and rear warning"

"Brake intervention at rear"

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The respective boundary area, arrow 1, in the

camera image flashes red if vehicles are de-

tected by the sensors.

Visual warning

Warning light in exterior mirror

Yellow lines, arrow 2, mark the bumper of your

own vehicle.

Acoustic warning

In addition to the visual warning, a signal tone

sounds if your own vehicle moves into the re-

spective direction.

Depending on the national-market version, the

signal tone will already sound when the gear

position is engaged.

The warning light in the exterior mirror flashes

if the rear sensors detect other vehicles when

the vehicle is reversing.

System limits

Display in the Park Distance Control view

System limits of the sensors

Additional information:

Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 40.

Functional limitations

The function can be limited, for instance in the

following situations:

▷

In tight curves.

Crossing objects are moving at a very slow

or a very fast speed.

In the Park Distance Control view, the respec-

tive boundary area flashes red if vehicles are

detected by the sensors.

▷

Other objects that hide cross traffic are in

the capture range of the sensors.

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.

General information

Video recordings can be saved in different

ways:

Depending on the direction of travel, the view

to the front or back is displayed in the camera

image.

▷

Automatic storage of the recording.

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The function makes it possible to document

the accident or theft of the vehicle with the

corresponding recording type set.

Theft notification:

▷

The theft notification was activated in the

Data Protection menu or in the Drive Re-

corder menu.

▷

Manual storage of the recording.

This function is used to document traffic sit-

uations with the configured recording type.

▷

Data transfer is activated.

My BMW App is installed on the mobile de-

vice.

The assistance systems' cameras are used to

record, e.g., Panorama View.

▷

My BMW App is linked with the Connected-

Drive account.

Additionally, the following parameters are

stored for the trip:

Privacy Policy was accepted.

▷

Date.

Activating/deactivating the BMW

Drive Recorder

The BMW Drive Recorder must be activated

before the first use of the recording function.

Time.

Vehicle speed.

Global Positioning System coordinates.

Data protection

1.

Apps menu

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.

2. "All apps"

3. "Drive Recorder"

4. Accept Privacy Policy.

5. "Settings"

6. "Allow recording"

7. Select the desired setting.

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.

Recording functions

Automatic recording

The recording is automatically stored when the

vehicle sensors detect an accident or theft.

Other drivers of the vehicle must be informed

about the system. In addition, information

about the system is required when handing off

the vehicle.

▷

In case of accident:

The system saves recordings up to 30 sec-

onds before and after storage is triggered.

▷

In case of theft:

Functional requirements

Depending on the selected recording dura-

tion, the system saves the recording after it

has been triggered.

▷

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.

When the alarm system is triggered, a mes-

sage is sent to the My BMW App.

After saving the recording, the reduced

quality video can be downloaded to a mo-

bile device.

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If the vehicle accelerates rapidly, an automatic

recording may be taken.

if the parking brake is engaged or if the selec-

tor lever is in the P position.

1.

Apps menu

Manual recording

2. "All apps"

Using the button

3. "Drive Recorder"

4. "Recordings"

5. Select desired recording.

6. If necessary, select camera.

Settings

Recording type

1.

Apps menu

2. "All apps"

Press and hold this button.

3. "Drive Recorder"

4. "Settings"

5. Select the desired setting.

Via iDrive

Start the recording:

Recording time

1.

Apps menu

1.

Apps menu

2. "All apps"

3. "Drive Recorder"

4. "Recording"

3. "Drive Recorder"

4. "Settings"

5. "Start recording"

Stop the recording: "Stop recording".

5. Select the desired setting.

Recording on a mobile device

The system saves recordings up to 30 sec-

onds before and after storage is triggered.

Principle

Recording playback and

administration

Stored video recordings can be played back,

exported and deleted.

Depending on the equipment version, video

recordings can be stored directly on a mobile

device such as a smartphone or USB storage.

General information

The length of the video that can be stored de-

pends on the available memory capacity on

the mobile device.

For your own safety, the video recording is

only displayed on the control display up to ap-

prox. 2 mph/3 km/h. In some national-market

versions, the video recording is only displayed

Functional requirements

▷

Privacy Policy was accepted.

▷

BMW Drive Recorder is activated.

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To transfer recordings to a mobile device:

The preferred file system for USB storage is

NTFS. Other file systems may have limitations.

▷

Depending on vehicle equipment, a mobile

device is connected to the vehicle via Wi-Fi

and Bluetooth audio, or a USB storage de-

vice is connected.

In case of theft, the recording is only stored au-

tomatically when the anti-theft warning system

has been triggered.

▷

My BMW App is installed on the mobile de-

vice.

If the internet connection is weak or cannot be

established, theft alerts and video downloads

may be restricted or not available.

My BMW App is linked with the Connected-

Drive account.

The quality of the Wi-Fi connection affects

whether recordings can be saved on your

smartphone. This function may be restricted or

not available if the connection is weak.

The My BMW App is permitted to access

your photo library.

Recording

The recording can be started and stopped

manually.

Active Protection

Start the recording:

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. "Recording"

General information

Depending on vehicle equipment and national-

market version, Active Protection consists of

various PreCrash functions.

5. "Start recording"

Stop the recording: "Stop recording".

Cameras

Different cameras can be selected.

The system is used to detect certain critical

driving situations that might lead to an acci-

dent. This includes the following critical driving

situations:

1.

Apps menu

2. "All apps"

▷

Emergency braking.

Severe understeering.

Severe oversteering.

3. "Drive Recorder"

4. "Settings"

5. "Cam. selection"

6. Select desired camera.

Certain functions of several systems can,

within the system limits, lead to Active Protec-

tion triggering:

System limits

▷

Forward Collision Mitigation: automatic

brake intervention.

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.

▷

Forward Collision Mitigation: brake booster.

Rear-end collision preparation: detection of

impending rear-end collisions.

If you repeatedly overwrite a USB drive, it may

not be possible to export recordings correctly.

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At standstill

After coming to a halt, the brake is released

automatically.

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

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.

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.

Function

Depending on the equipment and require-

ments, the following individual functions are

active in accident-critical driving situations:

Abort automatic braking

It may be necessary to cancel PostCrash

iBrake automatic braking in certain situations,

e.g., when making an evasive maneuver.

▷

Automatic closing of the windows.

The windows remain open with a small

gap.

Abort automatic braking:

▷

The glass sunroof/panoramic glass sunroof

closes automatically.

▷

By depressing the brake pedal for slightly

longer.

The sun protection is also closed.

Automatic closing of glass sunroof.

▷

By pressing the accelerator pedal for

slightly longer.

▷

Automatic positioning of the backrest for

the front passenger seat.

Fatigue alert

Systems can be returned to the desired set-

tings following a critical driving situation with-

out accident.

Principle

The Fatigue Alert break recommendation fea-

ture can detect when the driver is fatigued or

less alert during long, monotonous trips, for in-

stance on highways. The system recommends

a break.

PostCrash iBrake

Principle

In certain accident situations, the PostCrash

iBrake can automatically bring the vehicle to a

standstill without intervention by the driver.

Safety information

Warning

General information

The PostCrash iBrake can reduce the risk of a

further collision and its consequences.

The system cannot serve as a substitute for

the driver’s personal judgment in assessing

one's physical state. An increasing lack of

alertness or fatigue may not be detected or

not be detected in time. There is a risk of

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accident, injury, or property damage. Make

sure that the driver is rested and alert. Adjust

driving style to traffic conditions.

During the display, various settings can be se-

lected.

The system is reset approx. 45 minutes after

parking the vehicle. A break recommendation

can only be displayed again after this time has

elapsed.

Break recommendation

Function

System limits

After starting the trip, the system is trained to

the driver, so that decreasing alertness or fati-

gue can be detected.

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:

▷

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.

The system is active starting at ap-

prox. 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.

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.

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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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