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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:
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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.
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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.
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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:
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The theft notification was activated in the
Data Protection menu or in the Drive Re-
corder menu.
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Manual storage of the recording.
This function is used to document traffic sit-
uations with the configured recording type.
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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.
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My BMW App is linked with the Connected-
Drive account.
Additionally, the following parameters are
stored for the trip:
Privacy Policy was accepted.
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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.
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In case of accident:
The system saves recordings up to 30 sec-
onds before and after storage is triggered.
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In case of theft:
Functional requirements
Depending on the selected recording dura-
tion, the system saves the recording after it
has been triggered.
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Standby state or drive-ready state is
switched on.
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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"
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
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Privacy Policy was accepted.
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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.
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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.
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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"
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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
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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.
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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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