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to the selected options or country versions.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and
systems, the applicable country provisions
must be observed.
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 vehicle, e. g., due
Airbags
1
2
3
Front airbag, driver
Front airbag, front passenger
Head airbag
4
5
Side airbag
Knee airbag
Front airbags
Side airbag
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 airbag
In a lateral impact, the head airbag supports
the head.
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Do not apply adhesive materials to the air‐
bag cover panels, do not cover them or
modify them in any way.
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.
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, for instance
for GPS devices or mobile phones.
Knee airbag
The knee airbag supports the legs in a frontal
impact.
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Do not use the cover of the front airbag on
the front passenger side as a storage area.
Do not place slip covers, seat cushions or
other objects on the front passenger seat
that are not specifically suited for seats
with integrated side airbags.
Protective action
Airbags are not triggered in every impact situa‐
tion, e.g., in less severe accidents or rear-end
collisions.
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Do not hang pieces of clothing, such as
jackets, over the backrests.
Information on optimum effect of the
airbags
Never modify either the individual compo‐
nents or the wiring in the airbag system.
This also applies to steering wheel covers,
the dashboard, and the seats.
WARNING
If the seat position is incorrect or the de‐
ployment area of the airbags is impaired, the
airbag system cannot protect as intended or
may cause additional injuries due to triggering.
There is a risk of injuries or danger to life. Fol‐
low the information on optimum protective ef‐
fect of the airbag system.◀
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Do not remove the airbag system.
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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Keep a distance from the airbags.
Make sure that occupants keep their heads
away from the side airbag.
Vehicle modifications for a person with disabili‐
ties may affect the air bag system; therefore,
contact BMW Customer Relations or your au‐
thorized BMW service center.
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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 trig‐
gered.
Warnings and information on the airbags are
also found on the sun visors.
Functional readiness of the airbag
system
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Make sure that the front passenger is sit‐
ting correctly, i.e., keeps his or her feet and
legs in the floor area and does not support
them on the dashboard.
Safety information
WARNING
There should be no additional persons, an‐
imals or objects between an airbag and a
person.
Individual components can be hot after
triggering of the airbag system. There is a risk
of injury. Do not touch individual compo‐
nents.◀
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WARNING
Safety information
Improperly executed work can lead to
failure, malfunction or unintentional triggering
of the airbag system. In the case of a malfunc‐
tion, the airbag system might not trigger as in‐
tended in the event of an accident despite re‐
spective accident severity. There is a risk of
injuries or danger to life. Have the airbag sys‐
tem checked, repaired, dismantled and scrap‐
ped by a dealer’s service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.◀
WARNING
To ensure the front-seat passenger air‐
bag function, the system must be able to de‐
tect whether a person is sitting in the front
passenger seat. The entire seat cushion area
must be used for this purpose. There is a risk
of injuries or danger to life. Make sure that the
front passenger keeps his or her feet in the
floor area.◀
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.
Correct function
When the ignition is switched on, the
warning lamp in the instrument cluster
lights up briefly and thereby indicates
the operational 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.
Airbag system malfunctioning
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Warning lamp does not come on when the
ignition is turned on.
If it is not possible to activate the airbags, have
the person sit in the rear.
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The warning lamp lights up continuously.
To enable correct recognition of the occupied
seat cushion
Automatic deactivation of the front-
seat passenger airbags
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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.
Concept
The system reads if the front passenger seat is
occupied by measuring the human body's re‐
sistance.
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Do not place any electronic devices on the
passenger seat if a child restraint system is
to be installed on it.
Front, knee and side airbag on the front pas‐
senger's side are either activated or deacti‐
vated.
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Do not place objects under the seat that
could press against the seat from below.
General information
No moisture in or on the seat.
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.
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on the positions of the driver's/front passeng‐
er's seat.
Indicator lamp for the front-seat
passenger airbags
To maintain the accuracy of this function over
the long term, calibrate the front seats as soon
as a respective message appears on the Con‐
trol Display.
Calibrating the front seats
WARNING
There is a risk of jamming when moving
the seats. There is a risk of injury or risk of
property damage. Make sure that the area of
movement of the seat is clear prior to any ad‐
justment.◀
The indicator lamp for the front-seat passen‐
ger airbags indicates the operating state of the
front-seat passenger airbags.
The lamp indicates whether the airbags are ei‐
ther activated or deactivated.
A corresponding message appears on the
Control Display.
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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.
1. Press the switch and move the respective
seat all the way forward.
2. Press the switch forward again. The seat
still moves forward slightly.
3. Readjust the seat to the desired position.
The calibration procedure is completed when
the message on the Control Display disap‐
pears.
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The indicator lamp does not light up when,
e.g., a correctly seated person of sufficient
size is detected on the seat. The airbags
on the front passenger side are activated.
If the message continues to be displayed, re‐
peat the calibration.
If the message does not disappear after a re‐
peat calibration, have the system checked as
soon as possible.
Detected child seats
The system generally detects children seated
in a child seat, particularly in child seats re‐
quired by NHTSA at the point in time when the
vehicle was manufactured. 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 de‐
tected and the front-seat passenger airbags
are not activated.
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM
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
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General information
Wheels, gray
With use of the system observe further infor‐
mation found under Tire inflation pressure, re‐
fer to page 200.
The system cannot detect a flat tire due to a
malfunction.
Status information
Functional requirements
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.
The system must have been reset with the
correct tire inflation pressure; otherwise, relia‐
ble signaling of tire inflation pressure loss is
not assured.
Reset the system after each adjustment of the
tire inflation pressure and after every tire or
wheel change.
Reset the system
Reset the system after each adjustment of the
tire inflation pressure and after every tire or
wheel change.
Always use wheels with TPM electronics to
ensure that the system will operate properly.
On the Control Display and on the vehicle:
Status display
The current status of the Tire Pressure Moni‐
tor TPM can be displayed on the Control Dis‐
play, for example, whether or not the TPM is
active.
1. "Vehicle info"
2. "Vehicle status"
3.
"Perform reset"
4. Start the engine but do not drive off.
1. "Vehicle info"
5. Reset tire inflation pressure: "Perform
reset".
2. "Vehicle status"
3.
"Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)"
6. Drive away.
The status is displayed.
The wheels are displayed in gray and the sta‐
tus is displayed.
Status control display
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.
Tire and system status are indicated by the
color of the wheels and a SMS text message
on the Control Display.
The progress of the reset is displayed.
All wheels green
After a successfully completed Reset, the
wheels on the Control Display are shown in
green and "Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)
active" is displayed.
System is active and will issue a warning based
on the tire inflation pressures stored during the
last reset.
One wheel is yellow
A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure in
the indicated tire.
You may interrupt this trip at any time. When
you continue the reset resumes automatically.
All wheels are yellow
A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure in
several tires.
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3. Reset the system.
Messages
Required tire inflation pressure check
message
Message in case of sharp tire inflation
pressure loss
A Check Control message is displayed.
The yellow warning lamp lights up.
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The system has detected a wheel
change, but no reset was done.
In addition, a symbol with the affected
tires will be displayed in the Check
Control message.
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No reset was performed for the system.
System will issue a warning related to the
tire inflation pressures stored during the
last reset.
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There is a flat tire or a major loss in tire in‐
flation pressure.
No reset was performed for the system.
The system issues a warning based on the
tire inflation pressures stored during the
last reset.
Inflation was not carried out according to
specifications.
A Check Control message is displayed.
In these cases:
The tire inflation pressure has fallen
below the level of the last reset.
1. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.
Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐
vers.
In these cases:
1. Check the tire pressure and correct as
needed.
2. Check whether the vehicle is fitted with
normal tires or run-flat tires.
2. Reset the system.
Run-flat tires, refer to page 208, are la‐
beled with a circular symbol containing the
letters RSC marked on the tire's sidewall.
Message in case of low tire pressure
The yellow warning lamp lights up.
WARNING
A damaged regular tire with low or miss‐
ing tire inflation pressure impacts handling,
such as steering and braking response. Run-
flat tires can maintain limited stability. There is
a risk of an accident. Do not continue driving if
the vehicle is not equipped with run-flat tires.
Follow the information on run-flat tires and
continued driving with these tires.◀
A Check Control message is displayed.
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There is a tire inflation pressure loss.
No reset was performed for the system.
System will issue a warning related to the
tire inflation pressures stored during the
last reset.
A low tire inflation pressure might turn on DSC
Dynamic Stability Control.
In these cases:
1. Reduce your speed and drive moderately.
Do not exceed a speed of
Actions in the event of a flat tire
80 mph/130 km/h.
Normal tires
1. Identify the damaged tire.
2. At the next opportunity, e.g., gas station,
check and correct the tire inflation pres‐
sure in all four tires, if necessary.
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Check the air pressure in all four tires, e.g.,
using the tire pressure gage of a tire repair
kit.
A vehicle with a damaged tire reacts differ‐
ently, e.g., it has reduced lane stability during
braking, a longer braking distance and different
self-steering properties. Adjust your driving
style accordingly. Avoid abrupt steering ma‐
neuvers or driving over obstacles, e.g., curbs,
potholes, etc.
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires
is correct, the Tire Pressure Monitor may
not have been initialized. In this case, initi‐
alize the system.
Because the possible driving distance de‐
pends on how the vehicle is used during the
trip, the actual distance may be shorter or lon‐
ger depending on the driving speed, road con‐
ditions, external temperature, cargo load, etc.
If identification of flat tire damage is not
possible, please contact a dealer’s service
center or another qualified service center
or repair shop.
2. Repair the flat tire, e.g., with a tire repair kit
or by changing the tire.
WARNING
Your vehicle handles differently when a
run-flat tire is damaged and has low or missing
tire inflation pressure, e.g., your lane stability is
reduced when braking, braking distances are
longer and the self-steering properties will
change. There is a risk of an accident.
Use of tire sealant, e.g., the Mobility System,
may damage the TPM wheel electronics. In
this case, have the electronics checked at the
next opportunity and have them replaced, if
needed.
Run-flat tires
Drive moderately and do not exceed a speed of
50 mph/80 km/h.◀
Maximum speed
You may continue driving with a damaged tire
at speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h.
Final tire failure
Vibrations or loud noises while driving can indi‐
cate the final failure of a tire.
Continued driving with a flat tire
Reduce speed and stop; otherwise, pieces of
the tire could come loose and cause an acci‐
dent.
If continuing to drive with a damaged tire:
1. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐
vers.
Do not continue driving. Contact a dealer’s
service center or another qualified service cen‐
ter or repair shop.
2. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
3. Check the air pressure in all four tires at
the next opportunity.
System limits
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires
is correct, the Tire Pressure Monitor may
not have been reset. In this case, perform
the reset.
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.
Possible driving distance with complete loss of
tire inflation pressure:
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
The possible driving distance with a flat tire
depends on cargo load, driving style and road
conditions.
A vehicle with an average load has a possible
driving range of approx. 50 miles/80 km.
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may cause a warning when temperatures fall
very sharply.
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‐
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.
The system cannot indicate sudden serious
tire damage caused by external circumstances.
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.
Examples and recommendations in the follow‐
ing situations:
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A wheel without TPM electronics is
mounted: Have it checked by a dealer’s
service center or another qualified service
center or repair shop as needed.
Malfunction: Have system checked by a
dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
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TPM was unable to complete the reset.
Reset the system again.
Interference caused by systems or devices
with the same radio frequency: After leav‐
ing the area of the interference, the system
automatically becomes active again.
Declaration according to NHTSA/
FMVSS 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring
System
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
FTM Flat Tire Monitor
Concept
The system detects tire inflation pressure loss
on the basis of rotation speed differences be‐
tween the individual wheels while driving.
In the event of a tire inflation pressure loss, the
diameter and therefore the rotational speed of
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the corresponding wheel changes. This will be
detected and reported as a flat tire.
Indication of a flat tire
The yellow warning lamp lights up. A
Check Control message is displayed.
The system does not measure the actual infla‐
tion pressure in the tires.
There is a flat tire or a major loss in tire
inflation pressure.
Functional requirements
1. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.
Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐
vers.
The system must have been initialized when
the tire inflation pressure was correct; other‐
wise, reliable flagging of a flat tire is not as‐
sured. Initialize the system after each correc‐
tion of the tire inflation pressure and after
every tire or wheel change.
2. Check whether the vehicle is fitted with
normal tires or run-flat tires.
Run-flat tires, refer to page 208, are la‐
beled with a circular symbol containing the
letters RSC marked on the tire's sidewall.
Status display
The current status of the Flat Tire Monitor can
be displayed on the Control Display, for exam‐
ple, whether or not the FTM is active.
WARNING
A damaged regular tire with low or miss‐
ing tire inflation pressure impacts handling,
such as steering and braking response. Run-
flat tires can maintain limited stability. There is
a risk of an accident. Do not continue driving if
the vehicle is not equipped with run-flat tires.
Follow the information on run-flat tires and
continued driving with these tires.◀
1. "Vehicle info"
2. "Vehicle status"
3.
"Flat Tire Monitor (FTM)"
The status is displayed.
Initialization
When a flat tire is indicated, DSC Dynamic Sta‐
bility Control is switched on, if needed.
When initializing, the set tire inflation pres‐
sures serve as reference values in order to de‐
tect a flat tire. Initialization is started by con‐
firming the tire inflation pressures.
System limits
A natural, even tire inflation pressure loss in all
four tires will not be recognized. Therefore,
check the tire inflation pressure regularly.
Do not initialize the system when driving with
snow chains.
On the Control Display:
Sudden serious tire damage caused by exter‐
nal circumstances cannot be recognized in ad‐
vance.
1. "Vehicle info"
2. "Vehicle status"
3.
"Perform reset"
The system could be delayed or malfunction in
the following situations:
4. Start the engine but do not drive off.
5. Start the initialization with "Perform reset".
6. Drive away.
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When the system has not been initialized.
When driving on a snowy or slippery road
surface.
The initialization is completed while driving,
which can be interrupted at any time.
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Sporty driving style: spinning traction
wheels, high lateral acceleration (drifting).
The initialization automatically continues when
driving resumes.
When driving with snow chains.
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A vehicle with a damaged tire reacts differ‐
ently, e.g., it has reduced lane stability during
braking, a longer braking distance and different
self-steering properties. Adjust your driving
style accordingly. Avoid abrupt steering ma‐
neuvers or driving over obstacles, e.g., curbs,
potholes, etc.
Actions in the event of a flat tire
Normal tires
1. Identify the damaged tire.
Check the air pressure in all four tires, e.g.,
using the tire pressure gage of a tire repair
kit.
Because the possible driving distance de‐
pends on how the vehicle is used during the
trip, the actual distance may be shorter or lon‐
ger depending on the driving speed, road con‐
ditions, external temperature, cargo load, etc.
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires
is correct, the Flat Tire Monitor may not
have been initialized. In this case, initialize
the system.
If identification of flat tire damage is not
possible, please contact a dealer’s service
center or another qualified service center
or repair shop.
WARNING
Your vehicle handles differently when a
run-flat tire is damaged and has low or missing
tire inflation pressure, e.g., your lane stability is
reduced when braking, braking distances are
longer and the self-steering properties will
change. There is a risk of an accident.
2. Repair the flat tire, e.g., with a tire repair kit
or by changing the tire.
Run-flat tires
Drive moderately and do not exceed a speed of
50 mph/80 km/h.◀
Maximum speed
You may continue driving with a damaged tire
at speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h.
Final tire failure
Vibrations or loud noises while driving can indi‐
cate the final failure of a tire.
Continued driving with a flat tire
If continuing to drive with a damaged tire:
Reduce speed and stop; otherwise, pieces of
the tire could come loose and cause an acci‐
dent.
1. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐
vers.
Do not continue driving. Contact a dealer’s
service center or another qualified service cen‐
ter or repair shop.
2. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
3. Check the air pressure in all four tires at
the next opportunity.
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires
is correct, the Flat Tire Monitor may not
have been initialized. In this case, initialize
the system.
Intelligent Safety
Concept
Possible driving distance with complete loss of
tire inflation pressure:
Intelligent Safety enables central operation of
the driver assistance system. Depending on
how the vehicle is equipped, Intelligent Safety
consists of one or more systems that can help
prevent an imminent collision.
The possible driving distance with a flat tire
depends on cargo load, driving style and road
conditions.
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City light braking function warning, refer to
page 113.
A vehicle with an average load has a possible
driving range of approx. 50 miles/80 km.
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Pedestrian warning, refer to page 119.
gent Safety systems activate according to the
last setting.
Lane departure warning, refer to
page 122.
Press button briefly:
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Active Blind Spot Detection, refer to
page 124.
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The menu for the intelligent safety
system is displayed. The systems
are individually switched off ac‐
cording to their respective set‐
tings.
Safety information
WARNING
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LED lights up orange or goes out respec‐
tive to their individual settings.
Indicators and warnings do not relieve
the driver from personal responsibility. Due to
system limits, warnings or reactions of the sys‐
tem may not be output or they may be output
too late or incorrectly. There is a risk of an ac‐
cident. Adjust the driving style to the traffic
conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively
intervene in the respective situations.◀
Adjust as needed. Individual settings are
stored for the profile currently used.
Press button again:
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All Intelligent Safety systems are
activated.
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The LED lights up green.
WARNING
Due to system limits, individual functions
can malfunction during tow-starting/towing
with the Intelligent Safety systems activated,
e.g., approach control warning with light brak‐
ing function. There is a risk of an accident.
Switch all Intelligent Safety systems off prior to
tow-starting/towing.◀
Hold down button:
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All Intelligent Safety systems are
switched off.
The LED goes out.
Front-end collision warning
Depending on the equipment, the collision
warning system consists of one of the two sys‐
tems:
Overview
Button in the vehicle
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Front-end collision warning with City Brak‐
ing function, refer to page 113.
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Front-end collision warning with braking
function, refer to page 116
Approach control warning
with City light braking
function
Intelligent Safety button
Concept
Switching on/off
Some Intelligent Safety systems are automati‐
cally active after every departure. Some Intelli‐
The system can help prevent accidents. If an
accident cannot be prevented, the system will
help reduce the collision speed.
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The system sounds a warning before an immi‐
nent collision and actuates brakes independ‐
ently, if needed.
conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively
intervene in the respective situations.◀
WARNING
The automatic braking intervention is done
with limited force and duration.
Due to system limits, individual functions
can malfunction during tow-starting/towing
with the Intelligent Safety systems activated,
e.g., approach control warning with light brak‐
ing function. There is a risk of an accident.
Switch all Intelligent Safety systems off prior to
tow-starting/towing.◀
A camera in the area of the rearview mirror
controls the system.
The approach control warning is available even
if cruise control has been deactivated.
With the vehicle approaching another vehicle
intentionally, the approach control warning and
braking are delayed in order to avoid false sys‐
tem reactions.
Overview
Button in the vehicle
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.
Appropriate braking kicks in at speeds of up to
35 mph/60 km/h.
Detection range
Intelligent Safety button
Camera
Objects are responded to if they are detected
by the system.
Safety information
The camera is installed near the interior mirror.
WARNING
Keep the windshield in front of the interior mir‐
ror clean and clear.
Indicators and warnings do not relieve
the driver from personal responsibility. Due to
system limits, warnings or reactions of the sys‐
tem may not be output or they may be output
too late or incorrectly. There is a risk of an ac‐
cident. Adjust the driving style to the traffic
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Switching on/off
Warning with braking function
Display
Switching on automatically
The system is automatically active after every
driving off.
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.
Switching on/off manually
Symbol Measure
Press button briefly:
Symbol lights up red: prewarning.
Brake and increase distance.
▷
The menu for the intelligent safety
system is displayed. The systems
are individually switched off ac‐
cording to their respective set‐
tings.
Symbol flashes red and an acoustic
signal sounds: acute warning.
You are requested to intervene by
braking or make an evasive maneu‐
ver.
▷
LED lights up orange or goes out respec‐
tive to their individual settings.
Adjust as needed. Individual settings are
stored for the profile currently used.
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.
Press button again:
▷
All Intelligent Safety systems are
activated.
The driver must intervene actively when there
is a prewarning.
▷
▷
The LED lights up green.
Hold down button:
Acute warning with braking function
▷
All Intelligent Safety systems are
switched off.
The LED goes out.
Acute warning is displayed in case of the immi‐
nent danger of a collision when the vehicle ap‐
proaches another object at a high differential
speed.
Setting the warning time
The warning time can be set via iDrive.
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.
1. "Settings"
2. "Frontal Coll. Warning"
Acute warnings can also be triggered without
previous forewarning.
3. Activate the desired time on the Control
Display.
Braking intervention
The selected time is stored for the profile cur‐
rently used.
The warning prompts the driver himself/herself
to react. During a warning, the maximum brak‐
ing force is used. Prerequisite for the brake
booster is sufficiently quick and hard stepping
on the brake pedal. The system can assist with
some braking intervention if there is a risk of a
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collision. At low speeds vehicles may thus
come to a complete stop.
▷
▷
If the driving stability control systems are
limited or deactivated, e.g., DSC OFF.
The braking intervention is executed only if ve‐
hicle stability has not been restricted, e.g., by
deactivating the DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐
trol.
If, depending on the vehicle equipment
version, the field of view of the camera in
the mirror or the radar sensor is dirty or ob‐
scured.
The braking intervention can be interrupted by
stepping on the accelerator pedal or by ac‐
tively moving the steering wheel.
▷
▷
▷
Up to 10 seconds after the start of the en‐
gine via the Start/Stop button.
During calibration of the camera immedi‐
ately after vehicle delivery.
Object detection can be restricted. Observe
the limitations of the detection range and func‐
tional restrictions.
If there are constant blinding effects be‐
cause of oncoming light, e.g., from the sun
low in the sky.
System limits
Warning sensitivity
Safety information
The more sensitive the warning settings are,
such as the warning time, the more warnings
are displayed. However, there may also be an
excess of false warnings.
WARNING
The system can react incorrectly or not
at all due to the system limits. There is a risk of
accidents or risk of property damage. Observe
the information regarding the system limits
and actively intervene, if needed.◀
Collision warning with
braking function
Detection range
The system's detection potential is limited.
The concept
The system can help prevent accidents. If an
accident cannot be prevented, the system will
help reduce the collision speed.
Thus, a system reaction might not come or
might come late.
E.g., the following situations may not be de‐
tected:
The system sounds a warning before an immi‐
nent collision and actuates brakes independ‐
ently if needed.
▷
Slow moving vehicles when you approach
them at high speed.
The automatic braking intervention may be
executed with maximum braking force and for
a brief period only as necessary.
▷
Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front of
you, or sharply decelerating vehicles.
▷
▷
Vehicles with an unusual rear appearance.
Two-wheeled vehicles ahead of you.
If the vehicle is equipped with Active Cruise
Control with Stop&Go, the front-end collision
warning is controlled via the cruise control ra‐
dar sensor in conjunction with a camera.
Functional limitations
The system may not be fully functional in the
following situations:
The front-end collision warning is available
even if cruise control has been deactivated.
▷
In heavy fog, rain, sprayed water or snow‐
fall.
With the vehicle approaching another vehicle
intentionally, the collision warning and braking
▷
In tight curves.
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are delayed in order to avoid false system re‐
actions.
Overview
Button in the vehicle
General information
The system issues a two-phase warning of a
possible danger of collision with vehicles at
speeds above approx. 3 mph/5 km/h. Time of
warnings may vary with the current driving sit‐
uation.
Detection range
Intelligent Safety button
Radar sensor
Objects are responded to if they are detected
by the system.
Safety information
WARNING
The radar sensor is located in the lower area of
the front bumper.
Indicators and warnings do not relieve
the driver from personal responsibility. Due to
system limits, warnings or reactions of the sys‐
tem may not be output or they may be output
too late or incorrectly. There is a risk of an ac‐
cident. Adjust the driving style to the traffic
conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively
intervene in the respective situations.◀
Always keep radar sensor clean and unob‐
structed.
Camera
WARNING
Due to system limits, individual functions
can malfunction during tow-starting/towing
with the Intelligent Safety systems activated,
e.g., approach control warning with light brak‐
ing function. There is a risk of an accident.
Switch all Intelligent Safety systems off prior to
tow-starting/towing.◀
The camera is installed near the interior mirror.
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Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐
terior mirror clean and clear.
Warning with braking function
Display
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.
Switching on/off
Switching on automatically
The system is automatically active after every
driving off.
Symbol Measure
Symbol lights up red: prewarning.
Brake and increase distance.
Switching on/off manually
Press button briefly:
Symbol flashes red and an acoustic
signal sounds: acute warning.
▷
The menu for the intelligent safety
system is displayed. The systems
are individually switched off ac‐
cording to their respective set‐
tings.
You are requested to intervene by
braking or make an evasive maneu‐
ver.
▷
LED lights up orange or goes out respec‐
tive to their individual settings.
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.
Adjust as needed. Individual settings are
stored for the profile currently used.
The driver must intervene actively when there
is a prewarning.
Press button again:
▷
All Intelligent Safety systems are
activated.
Acute warning with braking function
▷
▷
The LED lights up green.
Acute warning in displayed in case of the immi‐
nent danger of a collision when the vehicle ap‐
proaches another object at a high differential
speed.
Hold down button:
▷
All Intelligent Safety systems are
switched off.
The LED goes out.
The driver must intervene actively when there
is an acute warning. If necessary, the driver is
assisted by an automatic braking intervention
in a possible risk of collision.
Setting the warning time
Acute warnings can also be triggered without
previous forewarning.
The warning time can be set via iDrive.
1. "Settings"
2. "Frontal Coll. Warning"
Braking intervention
3. Activate the desired time on the Control
Display.
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
automatic braking intervention if there is risk of
The selected time is stored for the profile cur‐
rently used.
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a collision. The intervention can bring the vehi‐
cle to a complete stop.
▷
In heavy fog, rain, sprayed water or snow‐
fall.
The braking intervention is executed only if ve‐
hicle stability has not been restricted, e.g. by
deactivating the DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐
trol.
▷
▷
In tight curves.
If the driving stability control systems are
limited or deactivated, e.g., DSC OFF.
▷
If, depending on the vehicle equipment
version, the field of view of the camera in
the mirror or the radar sensor is dirty or ob‐
scured.
Above approx. 130 mph/210 km/h the braking
intervention occurs as a brief braking pressure.
No automatic delay occurs.
The braking intervention can be interrupted by
stepping on the accelerator pedal or by ac‐
tively moving the steering wheel.
▷
▷
▷
Up to 10 seconds after the start of the en‐
gine via the Start/Stop button.
During calibration of the camera immedi‐
ately after vehicle delivery.
Object detection can be restricted. Limitations
of the detection range and functional restric‐
tions are to be considered.
If there are constant blinding effects be‐
cause of oncoming light, e.g., from the sun
low in the sky.
System limits
Warning sensitivity
Safety information
The more sensitive the warning settings are,
such as the warning time, the more warnings
are displayed. However, there may also be an
excess of false warnings.
WARNING
The system can react incorrectly or not
at all due to the system limits. There is a risk of
accidents or risk of property damage. Observe
the information regarding the system limits
and actively intervene, if needed.◀
Pedestrian warning with
Approach control
Detection range
Concept
The system's detection potential is limited.
The system can help prevent accidents with
pedestrians.
Thus, a system reaction might not come or
might come late.
When driving at city speeds, the system will is‐
sue a warning if there is imminent danger of a
collision with pedestrians and includes a brak‐
ing function.
E.g., the following situations may not be de‐
tected:
▷
Slow moving vehicles when you approach
them at high speed.
The camera in the area of the rearview mirror
controls the system.
▷
Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front of
you, or sharply decelerating vehicles.
▷
▷
Vehicles with an unusual rear appearance.
Two-wheeled vehicles ahead of you.
General information
With sufficient brightness, the system warns
about possible collision danger with pedes‐
trians starting at approx. 6 mph/10 km/h to ap‐
prox. 35 mph/60 km/h and assists with braking
before a collision.
Functional limitations
The system may not be fully functional in the
following situations:
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Under those circumstances it reacts to people
who are within the detection range of the sys‐
tem.
Switch all Intelligent Safety systems off prior to
tow-starting/towing.◀
Overview
Detection range
Button in the vehicle
The detection area in front of the vehicle is div‐
ided into two areas:
Intelligent Safety button
▷
Central area, arrow 1, directly in front of the
vehicle.
Camera
▷
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.
Safety information
WARNING
The camera is installed near the interior mirror.
Indicators and warnings do not relieve
the driver from personal responsibility. Due to
system limits, warnings or reactions of the sys‐
tem may not be output or they may be output
too late or incorrectly. There is a risk of an ac‐
cident. Adjust the driving style to the traffic
conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively
intervene in the respective situations.◀
Keep the windshield in front of the interior mir‐
ror clean and clear.
Switching on/off
Switching on automatically
The system is automatically active after every
driving off.
WARNING
Due to system limits, individual functions
can malfunction during tow-starting/towing
with the Intelligent Safety systems activated,
e.g., approach control warning with light brak‐
ing function. There is a risk of an accident.
Switching on/off manually
Press button briefly:
▷
The menu for the intelligent safety
system is displayed. The systems
are individually switched off ac‐
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cording to their respective set‐
tings.
The braking intervention can be interrupted by
stepping on the accelerator pedal or by ac‐
tively moving the steering wheel.
▷
LED lights up orange or goes out respec‐
tive to their individual settings.
Object detection can be restricted. Observe
the limitations of the detection range and func‐
tional restrictions.
Adjust as needed. Individual settings are
stored for the profile currently used.
System limits
Press button again:
▷
All Intelligent Safety systems are
activated.
Safety information
WARNING
▷
The LED lights up green.
The system can react incorrectly or not
at all due to the system limits. There is a risk of
accidents or risk of property damage. Observe
the information regarding the system limits
and actively intervene, if needed.◀
Hold down button:
▷
All Intelligent Safety systems are
switched off.
The LED goes out.
▷
Detection range
The detection potential of the camera is lim‐
ited.
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.
Thus, a warning might not be issued or be is‐
sued late.
E.g., the following situations may not be de‐
tected:
The red symbol is displayed and a sig‐
nal sounds.
▷
▷
Partially covered pedestrians.
Pedestrians that are not detected as such
because of the viewing angle or contour.
Intervene immediately by braking or make an
evasive maneuver.
▷
▷
Pedestrians outside of the detection range.
Pedestrians having a body size less than
32 in/80 cm.
Braking intervention
The warning prompts the driver himself/herself
to react. During a warning, the maximum brak‐
ing force is used. Prerequisite for the brake
booster is sufficiently quick and hard stepping
on the brake pedal. The system can assist with
some braking intervention if there is a risk of a
collision. At low speeds vehicles may thus
come to a complete stop.
Functional limitations
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.
▷
▷
In tight curves.
The braking intervention is executed only if ve‐
hicle stability has not been restricted, e.g., by
deactivating the DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐
trol.
If the driving stability control systems are
deactivated, e.g., DSC OFF.
▷
If the field of view of the camera or the
windshield are dirty or covered.
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▷
▷
▷
Up to 10 seconds after the start of the en‐
gine via the Start/Stop button.
Overview
Button in the vehicle
During calibration of the camera immedi‐
ately after vehicle delivery.
If there are constant blinding effects be‐
cause of oncoming light, e.g., from the sun
low in the sky.
▷
When it is dark outside.
Lane departure warning
Concept
Intelligent Safety button
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
Camera
45 mph/70 km/h.
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.
The system does not provide a warning if the
turn signal is set before leaving the lane.
The camera is installed near the interior mirror.
Safety information
Keep the windshield in front of the interior mir‐
ror clean and clear.
WARNING
The system does not release the driver
from the personal responsibility to correctly
assess route and traffic situation. There is a
risk of an accident. Adjust the driving style to
the traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely and
actively intervene in the respective situations.
In the event of a warning, do not unnecessarily
jerk the steering wheel.◀
Switching on/off
Switching on automatically
The lane departure warning is automatically
activated after departure, if the function was
switched on the last time the engine was stop‐
ped.
Switching on/off manually
Press button briefly:
▷
The menu for the intelligent safety
system is displayed. The systems
are individually switched off ac‐
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cording to their respective set‐
tings.
System limits
Safety information
▷
LED lights up orange or goes out respec‐
tive to their individual settings.
WARNING
Adjust as needed. Individual settings are
stored for the profile currently used.
The system can react incorrectly or not
at all due to the system limits. There is a risk of
accidents or risk of property damage. Observe
the information regarding the system limits
and actively intervene, if needed.◀
Press button again:
▷
All Intelligent Safety systems are
activated.
▷
The LED lights up green.
Functional limitations
The system may not be fully functional in the
following situations:
Hold down button:
▷
All Intelligent Safety systems are
switched off.
The LED goes out.
▷
▷
In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.
In the event of missing, worn, poorly visi‐
ble, merging, diverging, or multiple lane
markings such as in construction areas.
▷
Display in the instrument cluster
▷
When lane markings are covered in snow,
ice, dirt or water.
▷
▷
Lines: system is activated.
▷
▷
In tight curves or on narrow lanes.
Arrows: at least one lane marking
was detected and warnings can be
issued.
When the lane markings are covered by
objects.
▷
When driving very close to the vehicle in
front of you.
Issued warning
▷
▷
When driving toward bright lights.
If you leave the lane and if a lane marking has
been detected, the steering wheel begins vi‐
brating.
When the windshield in front of the interior
mirror is fogged over, dirty or covered with
stickers, etc.
If the turn signal is set before changing the
lane, a warning is not issued.
▷
During calibration of the camera immedi‐
ately after vehicle delivery.
End of warning
The warning is canceled in the following situa‐
tions:
▷
▷
▷
▷
Automatically after approx. 3 seconds.
When returning to your own lane.
When braking hard.
When using the turn signal.
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Overview
Active Blind Spot Detection
Button in the vehicle
The concept
Intelligent Safety button
Two radar sensors in the rear bumper monitor
the area behind and next to the vehicle at
speeds above approx. 30 mph/50 km/h.
Radar sensors
The system indicates whether there are vehi‐
cles in the blind spot, arrow 1, or approaching
from behind on the adjacent lane, arrow 2.
The lamp in the exterior mirror housing is dim‐
med.
Before you change lanes after setting the turn
signal, the system issues a warning in the sit‐
uations described above.
The lamp in the exterior mirror housing flashes
and the steering wheel vibrates.
The radar sensors are located in the rear
bumper.
Safety information
WARNING
Switching on/off
The system does not release from the
personal responsibility to correctly assess visi‐
bility and traffic situation. There is a risk of an
accident. Adjust the driving style to the traffic
conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively
intervene in the respective situations.◀
Switching on automatically
The Active Blind Spot Detection is automati‐
cally activated after departure, if the function
was switched on the last time the engine was
stopped.
Switching on/off manually
Press button briefly:
▷
The menu for the intelligent safety
system is displayed. The systems
are individually switched off ac‐
cording to their respective set‐
tings.
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▷
LED lights up orange or goes out respec‐
tive to their individual settings.
Brief flashing
A brief flashing of the lamp during vehicle un‐
locking serves as system self-test.
Adjust as needed. Individual settings are
stored for the profile currently used.
System limits
Press button again:
Safety information
▷
All Intelligent Safety systems are
activated.
WARNING
▷
▷
The LED lights up green.
The system can react incorrectly or not
at all due to the system limits. There is a risk of
accidents or risk of property damage. Observe
the information regarding the system limits
and actively intervene, if needed.◀
Hold down button:
▷
All Intelligent Safety systems are
switched off.
The LED goes out.
Functional limitations
The system may not be fully functional in the
following situations:
Display
Lamp in the exterior mirror housing
▷
When a vehicle is approaching at a speed
much faster than your own.
▷
▷
▷
In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.
In tight curves or on narrow lanes.
If the bumper is dirty or iced up, or covered
with stickers.
▷
If cargo protrudes.
A Check Control message is displayed when
the system is not fully functional.
For US owners only
Prewarning
The transmitter and receiver units comply with
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication
Commission regulations. Operation is gov‐
erned by the following:
The dimmed lamp in the exterior mirror hous‐
ing indicates when there are vehicles in the
blind spot or approaching from behind.
Acute warning
FCC ID:
If the turn signal is set while a vehicle is in the
critical zone, the steering wheel vibrates briefly
and the lamp in the exterior mirror housing
flashes brightly.
▷
NBG009014A.
Compliance statement:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
The warning stops when the turn signal is
switched off, or the other vehicle leaves the
critical zone.
▷
This device may not cause harmful inter‐
ference, and
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▷
this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modifications or changes to
these devices could void the user's authority to
operate this equipment.
Brake force display
Concept
Additional brake lamps indicate emergency
braking to the traffic behind. This can reduce
the risk of a rear-end collision.
General information
▷
▷
During normal brake application, the outer
brake lights light up.
During heavy brake application, the inner
brake lights additionally light up.
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