Deutsch
EnglishControls -> Safety for your BMW M3 2020-2025
Controls
Safety
Safety
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
Airbags
1
2
3
Front airbag, driver
Front airbag, front passenger
Head airbag
4
5
Side airbag
Knee airbags
Front airbags
Side airbags
Front airbags help protect the driver and front
passenger by responding to frontal impacts in
which safety belts alone would not provide ad‐
equate restraint.
In a lateral impact, the side airbag supports the
side of the body in the chest and lap area.
Head airbags
In a lateral impact, the head airbag supports
the head.
98
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 759 - II/15
Safety
Controls
▷
Make sure that occupants keep their heads
away from the side airbag and do not rest
against the head airbag; otherwise, injuries
might occur when airbag is activated.
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
impact events.
▷
▷
▷
Do not remove the airbag system.
Do not remove the steering wheel.
Do not apply adhesive materials to the air‐
bag cover panels, do not cover them or
modify them in any way.
Knee airbag
The knee airbag supports the legs in a frontal
impact.
▷
Never modify either the individual compo‐
nents or the wiring in the airbag system.
This also applies to steering wheel covers,
the dashboard, the seats, the roof pillars
and the sides of the roofliner.◀
Protective action
Airbags are not triggered in every impact situa‐
tion, e.g., in less severe accidents or rear-end
collisions.
Even when you follow all instructions very
closely, injury from contact with the airbags
cannot be ruled out in certain situations.
Information on how to ensure the optimal
protective effect of the airbags
▷
▷
Keep at a distance from the airbags.
The ignition and inflation noise may lead to
short-term and, in most cases, temporary
hearing impairment in sensitive individuals.
Always grasp the steering wheel on the
steering wheel rim, holding your hands at
the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions, to
keep the risk of injury to your hands or
arms as low as possible when the airbag is
triggered.
Malfunction, deactivation and after de‐
ploying the airbags
Do not touch the individual components imme‐
diately after the system has been triggered;
otherwise, you may risk burns.
▷
▷
▷
There should be no person, animals, or ob‐
jects between an airbag and a person.
Only have the airbags checked, repaired or dis‐
mantled and the airbag generator scrapped by
the service center or an authorized repair shop
for handling explosives.
Do not use the cover of the front airbag on
the front passenger side as a storage area.
Dashboard and windshield on the front
passenger side must stay clear - do not at‐
tach adhesive labels or coverings and do
not attach brackets or cables, e. g., for GPS
devices or' mobile phones.
Non-professional attempts to service the sys‐
tem could lead to failure in an emergency or
unintentional activation of the airbag - both
may lead to injury.◀
▷
▷
▷
Make sure that the front passenger is sit‐
ting correctly, i.e., keeps his or her feet and
legs in the footwell; otherwise, leg injuries
might occur when front airbag is activated.
Warnings and information on the airbags are
also found on the sun visors.
Functional readiness of the airbag
system
Do not place slip covers, seat cushions or
other objects on the front passenger seat
that are not approved specifically for seats
with integrated side airbags.
When the ignition is reel on, the warn‐
ing lamp in the instrument cluster lights
up briefly and thereby indicates the op‐
Do not hang pieces of clothing, such as
jackets, over the backrests.
99
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 759 - II/15
Controls
Safety
erational readiness of the entire airbag system
and the belt tensioner.
In this case, change the sitting position so that
the front-seat passenger airbags are activated
and the indicator lamp goes out.
If it is not possible to activate the airbags, have
the person sit in the rear.
Airbag system malfunctioning
▷
Warning lamp does not come on when the
ignition is turned on.
To enable correct recognition of the occupied
seat cushion
▷
The warning lamp lights up continuously.
▷
Do not attach covers, cushions, ball mats
or other items to the front passenger seat
unless they are specifically recommended
by your vehicle's manufacturer.
In case of a malfunction have airbag sys‐
tem checked immediately.
In case of a malfunction have airbag system
checked immediately; otherwise, there is a risk
that the system does not function as expected
in case of a severe accident.◀
▷
Do not place any electronic devices on the
passenger seat if a child restraint system is
to be installed on it.
▷
▷
Do not place objects under the seat that
could press against the seat from below.
Automatic deactivation of the front-
seat passenger airbags
The system reads if the front passenger seat is
occupied by measuring the human body's re‐
sistance.
No moisture in or on the seat.
Indicator lamp for the front-seat
passenger airbags
Front, knee and side airbag on the front pas‐
senger's side are either activated or deacti‐
vated.
Leave feet in the footwell
Make sure that the front passenger
keeps his or her feet in the footwell; otherwise,
proper functioning of the front passenger air‐
bag might not be assured.◀
Child restraint fixing system in the front
passenger seat
The indicator lamp for the front-seat passen‐
ger airbags indicates the operating state of the
front-seat passenger airbags.
Before transporting a child on the front pas‐
senger seat, refer to the safety notes and in‐
structions for children on the front passenger
seat, see Children.◀
The lamp indicates whether the airbags are ei‐
ther activated or deactivated.
▷
The indicator lamp lights up
when a child is properly
seated in a child restraint fix‐
ing system or when the seat
is empty. The airbags on the
front passenger side are not
activated.
Malfunction of the automatic
deactivation system
When transporting older children and adults,
the front-seat passenger airbags may be deac‐
tivated in certain sitting positions. In this case,
the indicator lamp for the front-seat passenger
airbags lights up.
▷
The indicator lamp does not light up when,
e.g., a correctly seated person of sufficient
100
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 759 - II/15
Safety
Controls
size is detected on the seat. The airbags
on the front passenger side are activated.
Unobstructed area of movement
Ensure that the area of movement of the
seats is unobstructed to avoid personal injury
or damage to objects.◀
Detected child seats
The system generally detects children seated
in a child seat, particularly in child seats re‐
quired by NHTSA when the vehicle was manu‐
factured. After installing a child seat, make
sure that the indicator lamp for the front-seat
passenger airbags lights up. This indicates
that the child seat has been detected and the
front-seat passenger airbags are not activated.
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM
The concept
The system monitors tire inflation pressure in
the four mounted tires. The system warns you
if there is a significant loss of pressure in one
or more tires. For this purpose, sensors in the
tire valves measure the tire inflation pressure
and tire temperature.
Strength of the driver's and front-seat
passenger airbag
The explosive power that activates driver's/
front passenger's airbags very much depends
on the positions of the driver's/front passeng‐
er's seat.
Hints
Tire damage due to external factors
Sudden tire damage caused by external
circumstances cannot be recognized in ad‐
vance.◀
With a respective message appearing on Con‐
trol Display calibrate the front seats to keep
the accuracy of this function over the long-
term.
With use of the system observe further infor‐
mation found under Tire inflation pressure, re‐
fer to page 172.
Calibrating the front seats
A corresponding message appears on the
Control Display.
Functional requirements
The system must have been reset with the
correct tire inflation pressure; otherwise, relia‐
ble signaling of tire inflation pressure loss is
not assured.
1. Press the reel and move the respective
seat all the way forward.
2. Press the reel forward again. The seat still
moves forward slightly.
Reset the system after each adjustment of the
tire inflation pressure and after every tire or
wheel change.
3. Readjust the seat to the desired position.
The calibration procedure is completed when
the message on the Control Display disap‐
pears.
Always use wheels with TPM electronics to
ensure that the system will operate properly.
If the message continues to be displayed, re‐
peat the calibration.
Status display
If the message does not disappear after a re‐
peat calibration, have the system checked as
soon as possible.
The current status of the Tire Pressure Moni‐
tor TPM can be displayed on the Control Dis‐
play, e.g., whether or not the TPM is active.
On the Control Display:
1. "Vehicle info"
101
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 759 - II/15
Controls
Safety
2. "Vehicle status"
On the Control Display and on the vehicle:
3.
"Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)"
1. "Vehicle info"
The status is displayed.
2. "Vehicle status"
3.
"Perform reset"
Status control display
4. Start the engine - do not drive off.
Tire and system status are indicated by the
color of the wheels and a text message on the
Control Display.
5. Reset tire inflation pressure:"Perform
reset".
6. Drive away.
All wheels green
The tires are shown in gray and the status is
displayed.
System is active and will issue a warning rela‐
tive to the tire inflation pressures stored during
the last reset.
After driving faster than 19 mph/30 km/h for a
short period, the set tire inflation pressures are
accepted as reference values. The reset is
completed automatically while driving.
One wheel is yellow
A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure in
the indicated tire.
After a successfully completed Reset, the
wheels on the Control Display are shown in
green and "Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)
active" is displayed.
All wheels are yellow
A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure in
several tires.
You may interrupt this trip at any time. When
you continue the reset resumes automatically.
Wheels, gray
The system cannot detect a flat tire. Reasons
for this may be:
Low tire pressure message
The yellow warning lamp lights up. A
Check Control message is displayed.
▷
▷
The system is being reset.
Malfunction.
▷
There is a flat tire or a major loss in
tire inflation pressure.
▷
No reset was performed for the system.
The system therefore issues a warning
based on the tire inflation pressures before
the last reset.
Status information
The status control display additionally shows
the current tire inflation pressures and, de‐
pending on the model, tire temperatures. It
shows the actual values read; they may vary
depending on driving style or weather condi‐
tions.
1. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.
Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐
vers.
2. Identify the damaged wheel. Do so by
checking the tire inflation pressure using
the Mobility System. To correct the tire in‐
flation pressure
Carry out reset
Reset the system after each adjustment of the
tire inflation pressure and after every tire or
wheel change.
3. Repair flat tire with the Mobility System or
replace the damaged wheel.
A low tire inflation pressure might turn on DSC
Dynamic Stability Control.
102
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 759 - II/15
Safety
Controls
▷
▷
TPM was unable to complete the reset.
Reset the system again.
Required tire inflation pressure check
message
A Check Control message is displayed in the
following situations
Interference through systems or devices
with the same radio frequency: after leav‐
ing the area of the interference, the system
automatically becomes active again.
▷
▷
▷
The system has detected a wheel change,
but no reset was done.
Inflation was not carried out according to
specifications.
Declaration according to NHTSA/
FMVSS 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring
System
The tire inflation pressure has fallen below
the level of the last confirmation.
Each tire, including the spare (if provided)
should be checked monthly when cold and in‐
flated to the inflation pressure recommended
by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your
vehicle has tires of a different size than the size
indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation
pressure label, you should determine the
proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has
been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pres‐
sure telltale when one or more of your tires is
significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when
the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you
should stop and check your tires as soon as
possible, and inflate them to the proper pres‐
sure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated
tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to
tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel ef‐
ficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the
vehicle's handling and stopping ability. Please
note that the TPMS is not a substitute for
proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's
responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure,
even if under-inflation has not reached the
level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low
tire pressure telltale. Your vehicle has also
been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indi‐
cator to indicate when the system is not oper‐
ating properly. The TPMS malfunction indica‐
tor is combined with the low tire pressure
telltale. When the system detects a malfunc‐
tion, the telltale will flash for approximately one
minute and then remain continuously illumi‐
nated. This sequence will continue upon sub‐
In this case:
▷
Check the tire pressure and correct as
needed.
▷
Carry out a reset of the system after a tire
change.
System limits
The system does not function properly if a re‐
set has not been carried out, e.g., a flat tire is
reported though tire inflation pressures are
correct.
The tire inflation pressure depends on the
tire's temperature. Driving or exposure to the
sun will increase the tire's temperature, thus
increasing the tire inflation pressure. The tire
inflation pressure is reduced when the tire
temperature falls again. These circumstances
may cause a warning when temperatures fall
very sharply.
Malfunction
The yellow warning lamp flashes and
then lights up continuously. A Check
Control message is displayed. No flat
tire or loss of tire inflation pressure can be de‐
tected.
Display in the following situations:
▷
A wheel without TPM electronics is fitted:
have the service center check it if needed.
▷
Malfunction: have the system checked by
your service center.
103
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 759 - II/15
Controls
Safety
sequent vehicle start-ups as long as the mal‐
function exists. When the malfunction indicator
is illuminated, the system may not be able to
detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of
reasons, including the installation of replace‐
ment or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle
that prevent the TPMS from functioning prop‐
erly. Always check the TPMS malfunction tell‐
tale after replacing one or more tires or wheels
on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement
or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS
to continue to function properly.
Be alert
Due to system limitations, warnings may
be not issued at all, or may be issued late or
improperly. Therefore, always be alert and
ready to intervene; otherwise, there is the risk
of an accident.◀
Tow-starting and towing
For tow-starting or towing, switch off the
Intelligent Safety systems; otherwise malfunc‐
tions of the individual braking systems might
lead to accidents.◀
At a glance
Intelligent Safety
Button in the vehicle
The concept
Intelligent Safety enables central operation of
the driver assistance system.
Depending on how the vehicle is equipped, In‐
telligent Safety consists of one or more sys‐
tems that can help prevent a imminent colli‐
sion. These systems are active automatically
every time the engine is started using the
Start/Stop button:
Intelligent Safety button
▷
Front-end collision warning with City Brak‐
▷
Camera
Hints
Personal responsibility
The system does not serve as a substi‐
tute for the driver's personal judgment of the
traffic situation.
Be aware of the traffic situation and the vehi‐
cle's surroundings at all times, otherwise acci‐
dents are still possible despite all warnings.◀
The camera is found near the interior rearview
mirror.
Adapting your speed and driving style
The displays and warnings of the system
do not relieve the driver of the responsibility to
adapt his or her driving speed and style to the
traffic conditions.◀
Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐
terior rearview mirror clean and clear.
104
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 759 - II/15
Safety
Controls
Switching on/off
Detection range
The Intelligent Safety systems are automati‐
cally active after every departure.
Press button: the systems are turned
off. The LED goes out.
Press button: the systems are turned on. The
LED lights up.
Settings can be made on the Control Display.
It responds to objects if they are detected by
the system.
Front-end collision warning
with City Braking function
Hints
The concept
Personal responsibility
The ystem can help prevent accidents. If an
accident cannot be prevented, the system will
help reduce the collision speed.
The system does not serve as a substi‐
tute for the driver's personal judgment of the
traffic situation.
The system sounds a warning before an immi‐
nent collision and actuates brakes independ‐
ently if needed.
Be aware of the traffic situation and the vehi‐
cle's surroundings at all times, otherwise acci‐
dents are still possible despite all warnings.◀
The automatic braking intervention is done
with limited force and duration.
Adapting your speed and driving style
A camera in the area of the rearview mirror
controls the system.
The displays and warnings of the system
do not relieve the driver of the responsibility to
adapt his or her driving speed and style to the
traffic conditions.◀
The front-end collision warning is available
even if cruise control has been deactivated.
With the vehicle approaching another vehicle
intentionally the collision warning is delayed
avoiding false alarm.
Be alert
Due to system limitations, warnings may
be not issued at all, or may be issued late or
improperly. Therefore, always be alert and
ready to intervene; otherwise, there is the risk
of an accident.◀
General information
The system warns at two levels of an imminent
danger of collision at speeds from approx.
3 mph/5 km/h. Time of warnings may vary with
the current driving situation.
Tow-starting and towing
For tow-starting or towing, switch off the
Intelligent Safety systems; otherwise malfunc‐
tions of the individual braking systems might
lead to accidents.◀
Appropriate braking kicks in at speeds of up to
35 mph/60 km/h.
105
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 759 - II/15
Controls
Safety
At a glance
Button in the vehicle
Setting the warning time
The warning time can be set via iDrive.
1. "Settings"
2. "Frontal Coll. Warning"
3. Activate the desired time on the Control
Display.
The selected time is stored for the profile cur‐
rently in use.
Warning with braking function
Display
Intelligent Safety button
If a collision with a recognized vehicle is immi‐
nent a warning symbol appears in the instru‐
ment cluster and in the Head-Up Display.
Camera
Symbol Measure
The vehicle lights up red: prewarn‐
ing.
Brake and increase distance.
The vehicle flashes red and an
acoustic signal sounds: acute warn‐
ing.
You are requested to intervene by
braking or make an evasive maneu‐
ver.
The camera is found near the interior rearview
mirror.
Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐
terior rearview mirror clean and clear.
Prewarning
This warning is issued, e.g., when there is the
impending danger of a collision or the distance
to the vehicle ahead is too small.
Switching on/off
Switching on automatically
The system is automatically active after every
driving-off.
The driver must intervene actively when there
is a prewarning.
Acute warning with braking function
Switch off
Warning of the imminent danger of a collision
when the vehicle approaches another object at
a relatively high differential speed.
Press button: the system is switched
off. The LED goes out.
Re-press button: the system is switched on.
The LED lights up.
The driver must intervene actively when there
is an acute warning. If necessary, the driver is
assisted by a minor automatic braking inter‐
vention in a possible risk of collision.
106
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 759 - II/15
Safety
Controls
Acute warnings can also be triggered without
previous prewarning.
▷
In heavy fog, rain, sprayed water or snow‐
fall.
▷
▷
In tight curves.
Braking intervention
If the driving stability control systems are
limited or deactivated, e.g., DSC OFF.
The warning prompts the driver himself/herself
to react. During a warning, the maximum brak‐
ing force is used. Premise for the brake boos‐
ter is sufficiently quick and hard stepping on
the brake pedal. The system can assist with
some braking intervention if there is risk of a
collision. At low speeds vehicles may thus
come to a complete stop.
▷
▷
▷
▷
If the field of view of the camera in the mir‐
ror is dirty or obscured.
Up to 10 seconds after the start of the en‐
gine, via the Start/Stop knob.
During calibration of the camera immedi‐
ately after vehicle shipment.
Manual transmission: During a braking inter‐
vention up to a complete stop, the engine may
be shut down.
If there is constant blinding effects be‐
cause of oncoming light, e. g., from the sun
low in the sky.
The braking intervention is executed only if
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on
and M Dynamic mode MDM is not activated.
Warning sensitivity
The more sensitive the warning settings are,
e.g. the warning time, the more warnings are
displayed. However, there may also be an ex‐
cess of false warnings.
The braking intervention can be interrupted by
stepping on the accelerator pedal or by ac‐
tively moving the steering wheel.
Object detection can be restricted. Limitations
of the detection range and functional restric‐
tions are to be considered.
Pedestrian warning with city
braking function
System limits
The concept
Detection range
The system's detection potential is limited.
The ystem can help prevent accidents with pe‐
destrians.
The system issues a warning in the city driving
speed area if there is imminent danger of a col‐
lision with pedestrians and includes a braking
function.
Thus a warning might not be issued or be is‐
sued late.
E. g. the following situations may not be de‐
tected:
The camera in the area of the rearview mirror
controls the system.
▷
Slow moving vehicles when you approach
them at high speed.
▷
Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front of
you, or sharply decelerating vehicles.
General information
In daylight the system warns of possible colli‐
sions with pedestrians at speeds from about
6 mph/10 km/h to about 35 mph/60 km/h
shortly before a collision the system supports
you with a braking intervention.
▷
▷
Vehicles with an unusual rear appearance.
Two-wheeled vehicles ahead of you.
Functional limitations
The system may not be fully functional in the
following situations:
107
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 759 - II/15
Controls
Safety
Under those circumstances it reacts to people
who are within the detection range of the sys‐
tem.
Be alert
Due to system limitations, warnings may
be not issued at all, or may be issued late or
improperly. Therefore, always be alert and
ready to intervene; otherwise, there is the risk
of an accident.◀
Detection range
Tow-starting and towing
For tow-starting or towing, switch off the
Intelligent Safety systems; otherwise malfunc‐
tions of the individual braking systems might
lead to accidents.◀
At a glance
The detection area in front of the vehicle is div‐
ided into two areas.
Button in the vehicle
▷
Central area, arrow 1, directly in front of the
vehicle.
▷
Expanded area, arrow 2, to the right and
left.
A collision is imminent if pedestrians are lo‐
cated within the central area. A warning is is‐
sued about pedestrians who are located within
the extended area only if they are moving in
the direction of the central area.
Intelligent Safety button
Hints
Camera
Personal responsibility
The system does not serve as a substi‐
tute for the driver's personal judgment of the
traffic situation.
Be aware of the traffic situation and the vehi‐
cle's surroundings at all times, otherwise acci‐
dents are still possible despite all warnings.◀
Adapting your speed and driving style
The displays and warnings of the system
do not relieve the driver of the responsibility to
adapt his or her driving speed and style to the
traffic conditions.◀
The camera is found near the interior rearview
mirror.
Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐
terior rearview mirror clean and clear.
108
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 759 - II/15
Safety
Controls
Object detection can be restricted. Limitations
of the detection range and functional restric‐
tions are to be considered.
Switching on/off
Switching on automatically
The system is automatically active after every
driving-off.
System limits
Detection range
Switch off
The detection potential of the camera is lim‐
ited.
Press button: the systems are turned
off. The LED goes out.
Thus a warning might not be issued or be is‐
sued late.
Press button: the systems are turned on. The
LED lights up.
E. g. the following situations may not be de‐
tected:
Warning with braking function
Display
If a collision with a person detected in this way
is imminent, a warning symbol appears on the
instrument cluster and in the Head-up Display.
▷
▷
Partially covered pedestrians.
Pedestrians that are not detected as such
because of the viewing angle or contour.
▷
▷
Pedestrians outside of the detection range.
Pedestrians having a body size less than
32 in/80 cm.
The red symbol is displayed and a sig‐
nal sounds.
Functional limitations
Intervene immediately by braking or make an
evasive maneuver.
The system may not be fully functional or may
not be available in the following situations:
▷
In heavy fog, rain, sprayed water or snow‐
fall.
Braking intervention
The warning prompts the driver himself/herself
to react. During a warning, the maximum brak‐
ing force is used. Premise for the brake boos‐
ter is sufficiently quick and hard stepping on
the brake pedal. The system can assist with
some braking intervention if there is risk of a
collision. At low speeds vehicles may thus
come to a complete stop.
▷
▷
In tight curves.
If the driving stability control systems are
deactivated, e.g. DSC OFF.
▷
▷
▷
▷
If the camera viewing field or the front
windshield are dirty or covered.
Up to 10 seconds after the start of the en‐
gine, via the Start/Stop knob.
Manual transmission: During a braking inter‐
vention up to a complete stop, the engine may
be shut down.
During calibration of the camera immedi‐
ately after vehicle shipment.
If there is constant blinding effects be‐
cause of oncoming light, e. g., from the sun
low in the sky.
The braking intervention is executed only if
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on
and M Dynamic mode MDM is not activated.
▷
When it is dark outside.
The braking intervention can be interrupted by
stepping on the accelerator pedal or by ac‐
tively moving the steering wheel.
109
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 759 - II/15
Controls
Safety
Camera
Lane departure warning
The concept
Starting at a specific speed, this system alerts
you when the vehicle on streets with lane
markings is about to leave the lane. This
speed, depending on the country version, is
between 35 mph/55 km/h and
45 mph/70 km/h.
When switching on the system below this
speed, a message is displayed in the instru‐
ment cluster.
The camera is found near the interior rearview
mirror.
The steering wheel begins vibrating gently in
the event of warnings. The time of the warning
may vary depending on the current driving sit‐
uation.
Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐
terior rearview mirror clean and clear.
Switching on/off
The system does not provide a warning if the
turn signal is set before leaving the lane.
Press button.
▷
▷
On: the LED lights up.
Off: the LED goes out.
Hints
Personal responsibility
Settings are stored for the profile currently in
use.
The system cannot serve as a substitute
for the driver's personal judgment of the
course of the road and the traffic situation.
Display in the instrument cluster
In the event of a warning, do not jerk the steer‐
ing wheel, as you may lose control of the vehi‐
cle.◀
▷
▷
Lines: system is activated.
Arrows: at least one lane marking
was detected and warnings can be
issued.
At a glance
Button in the vehicle
Issued warning
If you leave the lane and if a lane marking has
been detected, the steering wheel begins vi‐
brating.
If the turn signal is set before changing the
lane, a warning is not issued.
End of warning
The warning ends:
▷
▷
▷
Automatically after approx. 3 seconds.
When returning to your own lane.
When braking hard.
Lane departure warning
110
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 759 - II/15
Safety
Controls
▷
When using the turn signal.
The lamp in the exterior mirror housing is dim‐
med.
System limits
The system may not be fully functional in the
following situations:
Before you change lanes after setting the turn
signal, the system issues a warning in the sit‐
uations described above.
▷
▷
In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.
The lamp in the exterior mirror housing flashes
and the steering wheel vibrates.
In the event of missing, worn, poorly visi‐
ble, merging, diverging, or multiple lane
markings such as in construction areas.
Hints
▷
When lane markings are covered in snow,
ice, dirt or water.
Personal responsibility
The system does not serve as a substi‐
tute for the driver's personal judgment of the
traffic situation.
▷
▷
In tight curves or on narrow lanes.
When the lane markings are covered by
objects.
Be aware of the traffic situation and the vehi‐
cle's surroundings at all times, otherwise acci‐
dents are still possible despite all warnings.◀
▷
When driving very close to the vehicle in
front of you.
▷
▷
When driving toward bright lights.
At a glance
When the windshield in front of the interior
rearview mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov‐
ered with stickers, etc.
Button in the vehicle
▷
During calibration of the camera immedi‐
ately after vehicle shipment.
Active Blind Spot Detection
The concept
Active Blind Spot Detection
Two radar sensors below the rear bumper
monitor the area behind and next to the vehicle
at speeds above approx. 30 mph/50 km/h.
The system indicates whether there are vehi‐
cles in the blind spot, arrow 1, or approaching
from behind on the adjacent lane, arrow 2.
111
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 759 - II/15
Controls
Safety
and the lamp in the exterior mirror housing
flashes brightly.
Radar sensors
The warning stops when the turn signal is
switched off, or the other vehicle leaves the
critical zone.
System limits
The system may not be fully functional in the
following situations:
▷
When a vehicle is approaching at a speed
much faster than your own.
The radar sensors are located under the rear
bumper.
▷
▷
▷
In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.
In tight curves or on narrow lanes.
Switching on/off
If the bumper is dirty or iced up, or covered
with stickers.
Press button.
A Check Control message is displayed when
the system is not fully functional.
▷
▷
On: the LED lights up.
Off: the LED goes out.
For US owners only
Settings are stored for the profile currently in
use.
The transmitter and receiver units comply with
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication
Commission regulations. Operation is gov‐
erned by the following:
Display
FCC ID:
Lamp in the exterior mirror housing
▷
NBG009014A.
Compliance statement:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
▷
This device may not cause harmful inter‐
ference, and
▷
this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Information stage
Any unauthorized modifications or changes to
these devices could void the user's authority to
operate this equipment.
The dimmed lamp in the exterior mirror hous‐
ing indicates when there are vehicles in the
blind spot or approaching from behind.
Warning
If the turn signal is set while a vehicle is in the
critical zone, the steering wheel vibrates briefly
112
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 759 - II/15
Safety
Controls
After travel has begun, the system is trained
about the driver, so that increasing lack of
alertness or fatigue can be detected.
Brake force display
The concept
This procedure takes the following criteria into
account:
▷
Personal driving style, e.g., steering behav‐
ior.
▷
Driving conditions, e.g., length of trip.
Starting at approximately 43 mph/70 km/h, the
system is active and can display a recommen‐
dation to take a break.
▷
▷
During normal brake application, the outer
brake lights light up.
Break recommendation
If the driver becomes increasingly less alert or
fatigued, a message is displayed in the Control
Display with the recommendation to take a
break.
During heavy brake application, the inner
brake lights light up in addition.
A recommendation to take a break is displayed
only once during an uninterrupted trip.
Attentiveness assistant
After a break, another recommendation to take
a break cannot be displayed until after approxi‐
mately 45 minutes.
The concept
The system can detect increasing lack of alert‐
ness or fatigue of the driver during long, mo‐
notonous journeys, e.g., on highways. In this
situation, it is recommended that the driver
takes a break.
System limits
The function may be limited in the following
situations, for instance, and will either output
an incorrect warning or no warning at all:
Note
▷
▷
When the clock is set incorrectly.
Personal responsibility
When the vehicle speed is mainly below
about 43 mph/70 km/h.
The system cannot act as a substitute for
the personal assessment of one's physical
state and may not detect an increasing lack of
alertness or fatigue or may not detect it cor‐
rectly. Therefore, make sure that the driver is
rested and alert; otherwise, risks may be de‐
tected too late and an accident be caused as a
result.◀
▷
▷
With a sporty driving style, such as during
rapid acceleration or when cornering fast.
In active driving situations, such as when
changing lanes frequently.
▷
▷
When the road surface is poor.
In the event of strong side winds.
Function
The system is activated each time the engine
is started and cannot be switched off.
113
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 759 - II/15
