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Safety
vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or
country versions. This also applies to safety
functions and systems. When using these
functions and systems, the applicable laws
and regulations must be observed.
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific, and optional equipment offered with
the series. It also describes features and func-
tions that are not necessarily available in the
Airbags
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Front airbag, driver
Front airbag, front passenger
Head airbag
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5
Side airbag
Knee airbag
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3
Front airbags
Side airbag
In the event of a side collision, the side airbag
protects the side of the body in the chest and
lap area.
The front airbag helps protect the driver and
front passenger in the event of a frontal impact
in which the seat belts alone would not provide
adequate protection.
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Adjust seat and steering wheel so that
hands can be crossed over the steering
wheel. Select the settings so that the
shoulder rests against the backrest when
crossing the hands and the upper body
is as far back as possible while still main-
taining a comfortable grip on the steering
wheel.
Head airbag
In the event of a side collision, the head airbag
protects the head.
Ejection Mitigation
The head airbag system is designed as an
ejection mitigation countermeasure to reduce
the likelihood of ejections of vehicle occupants
through side windows during rollovers or side
collision events.
Make sure that the front passenger is sit-
ting correctly, i.e., with their feet and legs in
the footwell, not resting on the dashboard.
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Make sure that occupants keep their heads
away from the side airbag.
Knee airbag
The knee airbag protects the legs in the event
of a frontal impact.
There should be no additional persons, an-
imals or objects between an airbag and a
person.
Protective effect
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Dashboard and windshield on the pas-
senger's side must stay clear - do not at-
tach adhesive film or coverings and do not
attach brackets or cables, for instance for
navigation devices or mobile phones.
General information
Airbags are not deployed in every impact sit-
uation, e.g., in less severe accidents.
Do not bond the airbag cover panels with
adhesive, do not cover them or modify
them in any way.
Information on optimum protective
effect of the airbags
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Do not use the cover of the front airbag on
the passenger's side as a storage area.
Warning
If the seat position is incorrect, the seat
belts are fastened incorrectly or the deploy-
ment area of the airbags is impaired, the
airbag system cannot provide protection as
intended and may cause additional injuries
due to deployment. There is a risk of injury
or danger to life. Follow the information on
achieving the optimum protective effect of the
airbag system.
Keep storage compartments near the air-
bags closed, e.g., glove compartment or
center armrest.
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Do not attach slip covers, seat cushions or
other objects to the front seats that are not
specifically suited for seats with integrated
side airbags.
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Do not hang pieces of clothing such as
jackets over the backrests.
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.
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Keep a distance from the airbags.
Fasten the seat belts correctly.
Always grasp the steering wheel on the
steering wheel rim. Hold your hands at the
3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions to keep the
risk of injury to your hands or arms as low
as possible when the airbag is deployed.
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Do not disassemble 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.
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The ignition and inflation noise may lead
to short-term and, in most cases, temporary
hearing impairment in sensitive occupants.
Malfunction
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Warning light does not illuminate
when drive-ready state is turned on.
Vehicle modifications for a person with disabil-
ities may affect the air bag system; contact
BMW Customer Relations for further informa-
tion.
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The warning light illuminates con-
tinuously.
The airbag system or the seat belt tension-
ers may not be operational. Have the vehicle
checked immediately by an authorized service
center or another qualified service center or
repair shop.
Warnings and information on the airbags are
also found on the sun visors.
Operational readiness of the airbag
system
Setting the front seat positions
Safety information
The power that deploys the driver's/front
passenger airbags depends on the position of
the driver's/front passenger seat.
Warning
To maintain the accuracy of this function, cali-
brate the electrical front seats as soon as a re-
spective message appears on the control dis-
play.
Individual components can be hot after de-
ployment of the airbag system. There is a risk
of injury. Do not touch individual components.
Additional information:
Seats, refer to page 116.
Warning
Improperly executed work can lead to failure,
malfunction or unintentional deployment of
the airbag system. In the case of a malfunc-
tion, the airbag system might not deploy as
intended despite the accident severity. There
is a risk of injury or danger to life. Have the
airbag system checked, repaired, disassem-
bled, and scrapped by an authorized service
center or another qualified service center or
repair shop.
Automatic deactivation of
the front passenger airbags
Principle
The system reads if the front passenger seat
is occupied by measuring the human body's
resistance.
The front passenger airbags are activated or
deactivated.
Display in the instrument cluster
General information
When drive-ready state is turned on,
the warning light in the instrument
cluster illuminates briefly, thereby indi-
cating the operational readiness of the entire
airbag system and the seat belt tensioners.
Before transporting a child on the front pass-
enger seat, refer to the safety information and
instructions for children on the front passenger
seat, see Children.
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Safety information
Indicator light for the front
passenger airbags
The indicator light for the front-seat passenger
airbag in the headliner indicates the operating
state of the front-seat passenger airbag.
Warning
To ensure the front passenger airbag func-
tion, the system must be able to detect
whether a person is sitting in the front pass-
enger seat. The entire seat surface must be
used for this purpose. There is a risk of injury
or danger to life. Make sure that the front
passenger keeps his or her feet in the foot-
well.
The light indicates whether the airbags are ei-
ther activated or deactivated.
After drive-ready state is switched on, the light
shortly illuminates and then indicates whether
the airbags are either activated or deactivated.
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The indicator light illuminates
when a child is properly
seated in a child restraint
system or when the seat is
empty. The airbags on the
passenger's side are not ac-
tivated.
Fault of the automatic deactivation
system
When transporting older children and adults,
the front passenger airbags may be deacti-
vated in certain seat positions. In this case, the
indicator light for the front passenger airbags
illuminates.
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The indicator light does not illuminate
when, for instance, a correctly seated per-
son of sufficient size is detected on the
seat. The airbags on the passenger's side
are activated.
In this case, change the seat position so that
the front passenger airbags are activated and
the indicator light goes out.
If it is not possible to activate the airbags, have
the person sit in the rear seat.
Detected child restraint systems
The system generally detects children seated
in a child restraint system, particularly in child
restraint systems required by NHTSA at the
point in time when the vehicle was manufac-
tured. After installing a child restraint system,
make sure that the indicator light for the front
passenger airbags illuminates. This indicates
that the child restraint system has been de-
tected and the front passenger airbags are not
activated.
To enable accurate recognition of the occupied
seat surface:
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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.
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Do not place any electronic devices on the
front passenger seat if a child restraint sys-
tem is to be installed on it.
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Do not place objects under the seat that
can press against the seat from below.
Intelligent Safety
No moisture in or on the seat.
Principle
Intelligent Safety enables central operation of
the driver assistance systems.
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driving style to traffic conditions. Watch sur-
rounding traffic closely and actively intervene
where appropriate
General information
Depending on how the vehicle is equipped,
Intelligent Safety consists of one or more sys-
tems that can help prevent the risk of imminent
collision.
Overview
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Forward Collision Warning with braking
function, refer to page 186.
Button in the vehicle
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Evasion Assistant, refer to page 189.
Intersection Collision Warning with city
braking function, refer to page 191.
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Daytime Pedestrian Collision Mitigation, re-
fer to page 194.
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Lane departure warning, refer to page 196.
Active Blind Spot Detection, refer to
page 199.
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Side collision mitigation, refer to page 202.
Intelligent Safety
Rear-end collision preparation, refer to
page 204.
Settings
Safety information
The following settings can be selected for In-
telligent Safety systems:
Warning
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"ALL ON": all Intelligent Safety systems are
switched on. Basic settings are activated
for the sub-functions, for instance setting
for warning time.
The system cannot serve as a substitute for
the driver’s personal judgment in assessing
the traffic situation. Based on the limits of
the system, it cannot independently react to
all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-
dent, injury, and property damage. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the
surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready
to take over steering and braking at any time,
and actively intervene where appropriate.
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"INDIVIDUAL": the Intelligent Safety sys-
tems are switched on according to the indi-
vidual settings.
"Configure INDIVIDUAL": Intelligent Safety
systems can be configured individually. The
individual settings are activated and stored.
As soon as a setting is changed on the
menu, all settings of the menu are acti-
vated.
Warning
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"ALL OFF": All Intelligent Safety systems
are switched off.
Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a
substitute for the driver’s personal judgment.
Due to its limits, the system may not issue
warnings or responses, or these may be is-
sued late or in a manner that is not consis-
tent with their normal use. There is a risk of
accident, injury, and property damage. Adjust
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Display
Forward Collision Warning
with braking function
Button Status
Button illuminates green: all Intelli-
gent Safety systems are switched
on.
Principle
The Forward Collision Warning with braking
function is a warning function that notifies the
driver of a possible risk of collision and brakes
automatically as necessary. In the event of an
accident, the system helps by reducing impact
speed.
Button illuminates orange: some
Intelligent Safety systems are
switched off or currently unavailable.
Button does not illuminate: all Intel-
ligent Safety systems are switched
off.
General information
Sensors detect the traffic situation in their de-
tection range.
Switching Intelligent Safety systems
on/off
The system issues a two-phase warning of
a possible risk of collision with vehicles at
speeds above approx. 3 mph/5 km/h. The tim-
ing of warnings may vary with the current driv-
ing situation.
General information
Some Intelligent Safety systems are automati-
cally active after every departure. Some Intelli-
gent Safety systems activate according to the
last setting.
The system considers the driver’s vehicle han-
dling when responding. If an active driving
style is detected, warnings and brake interven-
tions occur less frequently.
Operation
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the
Driver Attention Camera in the instrument clus-
ter captures the driver’s field of vision. Addi-
tionally, the system checks for visual impair-
ments. Field of vision and visibility also affect
the timing of the warnings.
Press the button.
The menu for the Intelligent Safety
system is displayed.
If all Intelligent Safety systems were switched
off, all systems are now switched on.
"Configure INDIVIDUAL": Configure Intelligent
Safety systems individually if required.
Safety information
Press the button repeatedly. The fol-
lowing settings are switched between:
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for
the driver’s personal judgment in assessing
the traffic situation. Based on the limits of
the system, it cannot independently react to
all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-
dent, injury, and property damage. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the
surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready
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"ALL ON"
"INDIVIDUAL"
Some Intelligent Safety systems cannot be in-
dividually switched off.
Press and hold this button.
"ALL OFF": The menu is selected. All
Intelligent Safety systems are switched off.
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to take over steering and braking at any time,
and actively intervene where appropriate.
Setting the warning time
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
3. "Driver Assistance"
4. "Safety and Warnings"
5. "Forward Collision Mitigation"
6. Select the desired setting:
Warning
Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a
substitute for the driver’s personal judgment.
Due to its limits, the system may not issue
warnings or responses, or these may be is-
sued late or in a manner that is not consis-
tent with their normal use. There is a risk of
accident, injury, and property damage. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch sur-
rounding traffic closely and actively intervene
where appropriate
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"Early"
"Medium"
"Late": only acute warnings are dis-
played.
Warning with brake function
Display
Sensors
If there is a risk of collision with a detected
vehicle, a warning light is shown on the instru-
ment cluster and Head-up display as applica-
ble.
The system is controlled by the following sen-
sors:
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Cameras behind the windshield.
With radar sensor: front radar sensor.
Icon
Measure
Additional information:
Warning light illuminates red: Ad-
vance warning.
Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 35.
Brake and increase distance.
Switching Forward Collision
Warning on/off
Warning light flashes red and acous-
tic signal sounds: Acute warning.
Brake and make an evasive maneu-
ver, if necessary.
Turning on the system automatically
The system is automatically active when the
vehicle is turned on.
Prewarning
This prewarning is provided, for instance when
there is impending risk of a collision or the dis-
tance to the vehicle ahead is too small.
Turning the system on/off manually
Follow instructions for settings, dis-
play, and operation in the Intelligent
Safety chapter.
If a prewarning is provided, respond by braking
as warranted.
Additional information:
Intelligent Safety, refer to page 184.
Acute warning with brake function
An acute warning is displayed in case of the
imminent risk of a collision when the vehicle
approaches another object at a high differen-
tial speed.
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Actively intervene if an acute warning is given,
e.g., apply brakes. Depending on the driving
situation and the equipment version, the acute
warning may be accompanied by a brief acti-
vation of the braking system.
System limits
Safety information
Warning
With the warning time setting "Late" the brief
activation of the braking system is omitted.
Because of system limitations, this system
may either not respond, or respond too late,
incorrectly, or without cause. There is a risk
of accident, injury, and property damage. Ac-
tively intervene as warranted. Refer to the in-
formation in this Owner’s Manual regarding
the scope of the system’s operation and limi-
tations.
If an acute warning is provided, the system
may also provide assistance such as through
automatic brake intervention when there is risk
of collision.
Acute warnings may be provided even when
there has been no prewarning.
Brake intervention
Detection range
The warning prompts the driver to intervene.
When the brake pedal is depressed quickly and
hard, the maximum brake power of the vehicle
is used.
The system may also assist with brake inter-
vention if there is a risk of collision.
When the vehicle is traveling at a low speed,
the vehicle may come to a complete stop.
City brake function: the brake intervention oc-
curs to up to approx. 50 mph/80 km/h.
The system's detection capability is limited.
With radar sensor: the brake intervention oc-
curs to up to approx. 155 mph/250 km/h.
Only objects that are detected by the system
are taken into account.
At speeds above approx. 130 mph/210 km/h,
the brake intervention occurs as a brief activa-
tion of the braking system. No automatic delay
occurs.
Thus, a system response might not come or
might come late.
The following situations may not be detected,
for instance:
The braking intervention can be interrupted by
stepping on the accelerator pedal with suffi-
cient force or by actively moving the steering
wheel.
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Vehicle driving slowly in front and being ap-
proached at high speed.
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Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front of
you, or strongly decelerating vehicles.
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Vehicles with unusual rear designs.
Two-wheeled vehicles ahead of you.
Upper speed limit
If the vehicle speed exceeds approx.
155 mph/250 km/h, the system is deactivated
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temporarily. The system is enabled as soon as
the speed drops below this value again.
Safety information
Warning
System limits of the sensors
The system cannot serve as a substitute for
the driver’s personal judgment in assessing
the traffic situation. Based on the limits of
the system, it cannot independently react to
all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-
dent, injury, and property damage. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the
surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready
to take over steering and braking at any time,
and actively intervene where appropriate.
Additional information:
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Cameras, refer to page 35.
Radar sensors, refer to page 36.
Functional limitations
The system may be limited in the following
situations:
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In tight curves.
If the driving stability control systems are
limited or deactivated, for instance DSC
OFF.
Warning
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Up to 10 seconds after the start of the en-
gine via the Start/Stop button.
Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a
substitute for the driver’s personal judgment.
Due to its limits, the system may not issue
warnings or responses, or these may be is-
sued late or in a manner that is not consis-
tent with their normal use. There is a risk of
accident, injury, and property damage. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch sur-
rounding traffic closely and actively intervene
where appropriate
Also, do not use this system when towing.
Warning sensitivity
The more sensitive the warning settings are,
for example the warning time, the more warn-
ings are displayed. Therefore, there may also
be an excess of unwarranted warnings and re-
sponses.
Evasion Assistant
Sensors
The system is controlled by the following sen-
sors:
Principle
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Cameras behind the windshield.
Front radar sensor.
The Evasion Assistant helps the driver per-
form evasive maneuvers in certain situations,
e.g., when obstacles or pedestrians appear
suddenly.
Radar sensors, side, front.
Radar sensors, side, rear.
Additional information:
General information
Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 35.
The system issues a warning and intervenes
to support the driver if a lateral evasive ma-
neuver is possible. Sensors monitor and detect
the clearance around the vehicle. If the system
detects sufficient free space alongside the ve-
hicle, it helps the driver perform an evasive
maneuver safely.
Functional requirements
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Daytime Pedestrian Collision Mitigation is
on.
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Daytime Pedestrian Collision Mitigation, re-
fer to page 194.
Intervene in the case of an acute warning. The
system is designed to provide assistance dur-
ing evasive maneuvers when there is a risk of
collision.
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Forward Collision Warning with braking
function is switched on.
Acute warnings may be provided even when
there has been no prewarning.
Forward Collision Warning with braking
function, refer to page 186.
Sensors detect sufficient clearance around
the vehicle.
System limits
Safety information
Switching Evasion Assistant on/off
The system is automatically active when the
vehicle is turned on.
Warning
Because of system limitations, this system
may either not respond, or respond too late,
incorrectly, or without cause. There is a risk
of accident, injury, and property damage. Ac-
tively intervene as warranted. Refer to the in-
formation in this Owner’s Manual regarding
the scope of the system’s operation and limi-
tations.
Warning with evasion support
Display in the instrument cluster
If there is a risk of collision with a detected
vehicle or person, e.g., a pedestrian, a warning
light is shown on the instrument cluster and
Head-up display.
Icon
Measure
Detection range
Warning light illuminates red: Ad-
vance warning.
Brake and increase distance.
Warning light flashes red and acous-
tic signal sounds: Acute warning for
obstacles.
Brake and make an evasive maneu-
ver, if necessary.
Warning light flashes red and a sig-
nal sounds: acute warning for people,
e.g., pedestrians.
The system's detection capability is limited.
Only objects that are detected by the system
are taken into account.
Brake and make an evasive maneu-
ver, if necessary.
Thus, a system response might not come or
might come late.
Acute warning with evasion support
The following situations may not be detected,
for example:
If the vehicle approaches another object at a
high differential speed, an acute warning is
displayed if there is an immediate risk of colli-
sion.
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Vehicle driving slowly in front and being ap-
proached at high speed.
General information
Sensors detect the traffic situation in their de-
tection range.
Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front of
you, or strongly decelerating vehicles.
Vehicles that cross your driving direction can
be detected by the system as soon as these
vehicles enter into the detection range of the
system.
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Vehicles with unusual rear designs.
Two-wheeled vehicles ahead of you.
System limits of the sensors
Additional information:
At intersections and junctions, a warning is is-
sued when a risk of collision with crossing traf-
fic is detected.
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Cameras, refer to page 35.
The system issues a two-phase warning of
a possible risk of collision with vehicles at
speeds above approx. 6 mph/10 km/h. The
timing of warnings may vary with the current
driving situation.
Radar sensors, refer to page 36.
Functional limitations
The system may be limited in the following
situations:
The Driver Attention Camera in the instrument
cluster captures the driver’s field of vision. Ad-
ditionally, the system checks for visual impair-
ments. Field of vision and visibility also affect
the timing of the warnings.
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In tight curves.
If the driving stability control systems are
limited or deactivated, for instance DSC
OFF.
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Up to 10 seconds after the start of the en-
gine via the Start/Stop button.
Safety information
Also, do not use this system when towing.
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for
the driver’s personal judgment in assessing
the traffic situation. Based on the limits of
the system, it cannot independently react to
all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-
dent, injury, and property damage. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the
surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready
to take over steering and braking at any time,
and actively intervene where appropriate.
Intersection Collision
Warning with city braking
function
Principle
The Intersection Collision Warning with city
braking function is a warning function that
helps prevent accidents with cross traffic at in-
tersections and junctions. In the event of an
accident, the system helps by reducing impact
speed.
Warning
At speeds that are common in towns and cit-
ies, the system warns the driver of a possible
risk of collision and brakes automatically if nec-
essary.
Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a
substitute for the driver’s personal judgment.
Due to its limits, the system may not issue
warnings or responses, or these may be is-
sued late or in a manner that is not consis-
tent with their normal use. There is a risk of
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accident, injury, and property damage. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch sur-
rounding traffic closely and actively intervene
where appropriate
Warning with brake function
Display
If there is a risk of collision with a detected
vehicle, a warning light is shown on the instru-
ment cluster and Head-up display as applica-
ble.
Sensors
The system is controlled by the following sen-
sors:
Icon
Meaning
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Cameras behind the windshield.
Front radar sensor.
Warning light illuminates red: Ad-
vance warning for risk of collision with
vehicle crossing from the right.
Radar sensors, side, front.
Warning light flashes red and acous-
tic signal sounds: Acute warning for
immediate risk of collision.
Additional information:
Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 35.
Warning light illuminates red: Ad-
vance warning for risk of collision with
vehicle crossing from the left.
Switching Intersection Collision
Warning on/off
Warning light flashes red and acous-
tic signal sounds: Acute warning for
immediate risk of collision.
Turning on the system automatically
The system is automatically active when the
vehicle is turned on.
Warning light illuminates red: Ad-
vance warning for risk of collision with
vehicle from an undetectable direc-
tion of travel.
Turning the system on/off manually
Follow instructions for settings, dis-
play, and operation in the Intelligent
Safety chapter.
Warning light flashes red and acous-
tic signal sounds: Acute warning for
immediate risk of collision.
Additional information:
Intelligent Safety, refer to page 184.
Prewarning
For example, a prewarning is displayed when
a risk of collision with a crossing vehicle is de-
tected.
Setting the warning time
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
Intervene if a prewarning is issued, e.g., apply
brakes.
3. "Driver Assistance"
4. "Safety and Warnings"
5. "Forward Collision Mitigation"
6. Select the desired setting:
Acute warning with brake function
An acute warning is displayed in the event of
an immediate risk of collision with a crossing
vehicle.
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"Early"
"Medium"
If an acute warning is issued, brake and evade
as necessary. If an acute warning is provided,
"Late": only acute warnings are dis-
played.
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the system may provide assistance such as
through automatic brake intervention when
there is risk of collision.
Detection range
Acute warnings may be provided even when
there has been no prewarning.
Brake intervention
The warning prompts the driver to intervene.
The system may also assist with brake inter-
vention if there is a risk of collision.
The system's detection capability is limited.
The vehicle can be decelerated to a standstill.
Thus, a system response might not come or
might come late.
The braking intervention can be interrupted by
stepping on the accelerator pedal with suffi-
cient force or by actively moving the steering
wheel.
The following situations may not be detected,
for instance:
The system’s ability to detect objects may be
limited in some circumstances. Note the limi-
tations of the detection range and functional
limitations.
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Crossing vehicles when they are hidden,
e.g. by buildings.
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Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front of
you, or strongly decelerating vehicles.
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Crossing two-wheeled vehicles.
System limits
Vehicles with an unusual side view.
Safety information
System limits of the sensors
Additional information:
Warning
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Cameras, refer to page 35.
Because of system limitations, this system
may either not respond, or respond too late,
incorrectly, or without cause. There is a risk
of accident, injury, and property damage. Ac-
tively intervene as warranted. Refer to the in-
formation in this Owner’s Manual regarding
the scope of the system’s operation and limi-
tations.
Radar sensors, refer to page 36.
Functional limitations
The system may be limited in the following
situations:
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In tight curves.
If the driving stability control systems are
limited or deactivated, for instance DSC
OFF.
Upper speed limit
The system responds to crossing vehicles
when the vehicle speed is below approx.
50 mph/80 km/h.
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Up to 10 seconds after the start of the en-
gine via the Start/Stop button.
Also, do not use this system when towing.
Warning sensitivity
The more sensitive the warning settings are,
for example the warning time, the more warn-
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ings are displayed. Therefore, there may also
be an excess of unwarranted warnings and re-
sponses.
Warning
Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a
substitute for the driver’s personal judgment.
Due to its limits, the system may not issue
warnings or responses, or these may be is-
sued late or in a manner that is not consis-
tent with their normal use. There is a risk of
accident, injury, and property damage. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch sur-
rounding traffic closely and actively intervene
where appropriate
Daytime Pedestrian
Collision Mitigation
Principle
The Daytime Pedestrian Collision Mitigation is
a warning function that notifies the driver of a
possible risk of collision with pedestrians and
cyclists and brakes automatically as neces-
sary. The system issues warnings for speeds
that are common in towns and cities. In the
event of an accident, the system helps by re-
ducing impact speed.
Sensors
The system is controlled by the following sen-
sors:
▷
▷
Cameras behind the windshield.
With radar sensor: front radar sensor.
General information
Sensors detect the traffic situation in their de-
tection range.
Additional information:
Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 35.
The system issues a warning of a possible
risk of collision with pedestrians and cyclists at
speeds above approx. 3 mph/5 km/h.
Detection range
Safety information
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for
the driver’s personal judgment in assessing
the traffic situation. Based on the limits of
the system, it cannot independently react to
all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-
dent, injury, and property damage. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the
surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready
to take over steering and braking at any time,
and actively intervene where appropriate.
The detection range in front of the vehicle is
divided into two areas:
▷
Central area, arrow 1, directly in front of the
vehicle.
▷
Extended area, arrows 2, to the right and
left of the central area.
There is a risk of collision if persons, e.g.,
pedestrians or cyclists, are located within the
central area. A warning is issued about pedes-
trians who are located within the extended
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area only if they are moving in the direction of
the central area.
If there is a risk of collision, the system may
also assist with brake intervention.
When the vehicle is traveling at a low speed,
the vehicle may come to a complete stop.
Switching Pedestrian Warning
on/off
The braking intervention can be interrupted by
stepping on the accelerator pedal with suffi-
cient force or by actively moving the steering
wheel.
Turning on the system automatically
The system is automatically active when the
vehicle is turned on.
System limits
Turning the system on/off manually
Safety information
Follow instructions for settings, dis-
play, and operation in the Intelligent
Safety chapter.
Warning
Because of system limitations, this system
may either not respond, or respond too late,
incorrectly, or without cause. There is a risk
of accident, injury, and property damage. Ac-
tively intervene as warranted. Refer to the in-
formation in this Owner’s Manual regarding
the scope of the system’s operation and limi-
tations.
Additional information:
Intelligent Safety, refer to page 184.
Warning with brake function
Display
If there is a risk of collision with a detected
pedestrian or cyclist, a warning light is shown
on the instrument cluster and Head-up display
as applicable.
Upper speed limit
The system responds to pedestrians and cy-
clists when the vehicle speed is below approx.
50 mph/80 km/h.
Icon
Meaning
Warning light illuminates red and
acoustic signal sounds: Risk of immi-
nent collision detected.
Detection range
The system's detection capability is limited.
Alternatively, depending on the vehi-
cle equipment, a red warning triangle
illuminates in the instrument cluster.
Thus, a warning might not be issued or be is-
sued late.
The following situations may not be detected,
for instance:
Intervene immediately by braking or making an
evasive maneuver.
▷
▷
Partially hidden persons.
Persons that are not detected as such be-
cause of the viewing angle or contour.
Brake intervention
The warning prompts the driver to intervene.
When the brake pedal is depressed quickly and
hard, the maximum brake power of the vehicle
is used.
▷
▷
Persons outside of the detection range.
Persons having a body size less than
32 in/80 cm.
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System limits of the sensors
Additional information:
Safety information
▷
▷
Cameras, refer to page 35.
Warning
Radar sensors, refer to page 36.
The system cannot serve as a substitute for
the driver’s personal judgment in assessing
road and traffic situations. There is a risk of
accident, injury, and property damage. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch sur-
rounding traffic closely and actively intervene
where appropriate Do not jerk the steering
wheel in response to a warning.
Functional limitations
The system may be restricted or not available
in the following situations:
▷
If the driving stability control systems are
deactivated, for instance DSC OFF.
▷
Up to 10 seconds after the start of the en-
gine via the Start/Stop button.
Also, do not use this system when towing.
Warning
Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a
substitute for the driver’s personal judgment.
Due to its limits, the system may not issue
warnings or responses, or these may be is-
sued late or in a manner that is not consis-
tent with their normal use. There is a risk of
accident, injury, and property damage. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch sur-
rounding traffic closely and actively intervene
where appropriate
Lane departure warning
Principle
The lane departure warning alerts when the
vehicle is about to run off the road or exit the
lane.
General information
This camera-based system warns starting at a
minimum speed.
Sensors
The minimum speed is country-specific and is
displayed in the menu for the intelligent Safety
systems.
The system is controlled by cameras behind
the windshield.
Additional information:
Warnings are issued by means of a steering
wheel vibration.
Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 35.
The system does not provide a warning if the
turn signal is set in the respective direction be-
fore exiting the lane.
Functional requirement
The camera must detect the lane boundaries
for the lane departure warning to be active.
Depending on the equipment version, if in the
speed range up to 130 mph/210 km/h a lane
boundary is crossed, the system may inter-
vene with a brief active steering intervention
in addition to vibrating. The system thus helps
keep the vehicle in the lane.
Turning the Lane Departure
Warning on/off
Turning on the system automatically
Depending on the national-market version, the
system is automatically active after every de-
parture.
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Turning the system on/off manually
Switching steering intervention on/off
The steering intervention can be switched on
and off separately for Active Blind Spot Detec-
tion and lane departure warning.
Follow instructions for settings, dis-
play, and operation in the Intelligent
Safety chapter.
Additional information:
1. "CAR"
Intelligent Safety, refer to page 184.
2. "Settings"
3. "Driver Assistance"
4. "Safety and Warnings"
5. "Lane Departure Warning"
6. "Steering intervention"
Setting Lane Departure Warning
Setting the warning time
1. "CAR"
Depending on the national-market version, the
steering intervention is automatically active af-
ter every driving off.
2. "Settings"
3. "Driver Assistance"
4. "Safety and Warnings"
5. "Lane Departure Warning"
6. Select the desired setting:
Display in the instrument cluster
Different system statuses are displayed on
the instrument cluster, depending on vehicle
equipment and national-market version.
▷
▷
▷
"Early"
"Medium"
Icon
Meaning
"Reduced": some warnings are sup-
pressed depending on the situation,
for instance when purposely driving over
pathway lines in curves or with dynamic
passing without a turn signal.
Indicator light illuminates green: Sys-
tem is switched on. A lane boundary
has been detected on at least one
side of the vehicle and the system
is ready to intervene. Warnings will
be issued. The system can perform
steering interventions.
▷
"Off": no warnings are issued.
Setting the intensity of the steering
wheel vibration
1. "CAR"
Indicator light flashes green: System
is performing a steering intervention.
2. "Settings"
Depending on the equipment and national-
market version, information for the system is
displayed in the Assisted Driving View of the
instrument cluster.
3. "Driver Assistance"
4. "Steering Wheel Feedback"
5. "Vibration intensity"
6. Select the desired setting.
Additional information:
The setting is applied to all Intelligent Safety
systems.
Assisted Driving View, refer to page 155.
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signal will sound at the second steering inter-
vention. Beginning with the third steering inter-
vention, a continuous warning will sound.
Warning function
If you leave the lane
In addition, a Check Control message is dis-
played.
If you leave the lane and if a lane boundary
has been detected, the steering wheel vibrates
in accordance with the steering wheel vibration
setting.
The warning signal and Check Control mes-
sage are an encouragement to pay closer at-
tention to the lane.
When the turn signal is switched on in the cor-
responding direction before changing the lane,
a warning is not issued.
End of warning
For instance, the warning will be canceled in
the following situations:
Steering intervention
Depending on the equipment and national-
market version: if, in the speed range up to
130 mph/210 km/h a lane boundary is crossed,
the system may intervene with a brief active
steering intervention in addition to vibrating.
The steering intervention supports the driver in
keeping the vehicle within the lane. The steer-
ing intervention can be noticed on the steering
wheel and can be manually overridden at any
time. During an active steering intervention,
the display in the instrument cluster will flash.
▷
▷
▷
▷
▷
▷
Automatically after a few seconds.
When returning to your own lane.
With hard accelerating or braking.
With hazard warning system switched on.
When flashing.
While Dynamic Stability Control regulates
driving stability.
▷
▷
While Dynamic Stability Control is disabled.
Immediately following a steering interven-
tion by the vehicle systems.
For instance, the steering intervention will be
suppressed in the following situations:
▷
▷
With manual steering intervention.
When another driver assistance system is
activated, if applicable.
▷
▷
▷
▷
With hard accelerating or braking.
When flashing.
▷
▷
Lane boundaries are not detected.
When the system limits are reached.
With hazard warning system switched on.
In driving situation with high driving dynam-
ics.
System limits
▷
▷
▷
While Dynamic Stability Control regulates
driving stability.
Safety information
Immediately following a steering interven-
tion by the vehicle systems.
Warning
When actively merging back to your own
lane after passing.
Because of system limitations, this system
may either not respond, or respond too late,
incorrectly, or without cause. There is a risk
of accident, injury, and property damage. Ac-
tively intervene as warranted. Refer to the in-
formation in this Owner’s Manual regarding
Warning signal
Depending on the equipment version: in the
event of multiple active steering interventions
by the system within 3 minutes without the
driver's intervention at the steering wheel, an
acoustic warning will sound. A short warning
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the scope of the system’s operation and limi-
tations.
General information
System limits of the sensors
Additional information:
▷
Cameras, refer to page 35.
Functional limitations
The system may be limited in the following
situations:
Radar sensors monitor the area behind and
next to the vehicle when traveling faster than a
minimum speed.
▷
▷
In the event of missing, worn, poorly visible,
merging, diverging, or multiple lane boun-
daries such as in construction areas.
The minimum speed is country-specific and is
displayed in the menu for the intelligent Safety
systems.
With lane boundaries that are covered in
snow, ice, dirt or water.
▷
▷
In tight corners or on narrow roads.
The system indicates whether there are vehi-
cles in your blind spot, arrow 1, or approaching
from behind in an adjacent lane, arrow 2. The
warning light in the exterior mirror illuminates
dimly.
With lane boundaries that are covered by
objects.
▷
▷
When driving very close to the vehicle in
front of you.
Before you change lanes after setting the turn
signal, the system issues a warning in the
situations described above. The warning light
in the exterior mirror flashes and the steering
wheel vibrates.
Up to 10 seconds after the start of the en-
gine via the Start/Stop button.
A Check Control message may be displayed
when the system is limited.
Vehicles with Side Collision Warning: At
speeds of up to 130 mph/210 km/h, this sys-
tem can intervene with brief, active steering
and help guide the vehicle back into the lane.
The steering intervention occurs when a mini-
mum speed is reached. This minimum speed
is displayed on the control display in the menu
for the steering intervention.
Active Blind Spot Detection
Principle
Active Blind Spot Detection detects vehicles
in the blind spot or vehicles approaching from
behind in the adjacent lane.
The warning light in the exterior mirror warns
the driver at different levels.
Safety information
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for
the driver’s personal judgment in assessing
the traffic situation. Based on the limits of
the system, it cannot independently react to
all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-
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dent, injury, and property damage. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the
surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready
to take over steering and braking at any time,
and actively intervene where appropriate.
Adjusting the Active Blind Spot
Detection
Setting the warning time
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
3. "Driver Assistance"
4. "Safety and Warnings"
5. "Active Blind Spot Detection"
6. Select the desired setting.
Warning
Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a
substitute for the driver’s personal judgment.
Due to its limits, the system may not issue
warnings or responses, or these may be is-
sued late or in a manner that is not consis-
tent with their normal use. There is a risk of
accident, injury, and property damage. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch sur-
rounding traffic closely and actively intervene
where appropriate
Setting the intensity of the steering
wheel vibration
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
3. "Driver Assistance"
4. "Steering Wheel Feedback"
5. "Vibration intensity"
6. Select the desired setting.
Sensors
The system is controlled by the following sen-
sors:
The setting is applied to all Intelligent Safety
systems.
▷
▷
Radar sensors, side, rear.
For vehicles with steering intervention:
cameras behind the windshield.
Vehicles with steering intervention:
switching steering intervention on/off
Additional information:
The steering intervention can be switched on
and off separately for Active Blind Spot Detec-
tion and lane departure warning.
Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 35.
Turning Active Blind Spot Detection
on/off
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
Turning the system on/off manually
3. "Driver Assistance"
4. "Safety and Warnings"
5. "Active Blind Spot Detection"
6. "Steering intervention"
Follow instructions for settings, dis-
play, and operation in the Intelligent
Safety chapter.
Additional information:
Intelligent Safety, refer to page 184.
Displays in the instrument cluster
Depending on the equipment and national-
market version, information for the system is
displayed in the Assisted Driving View of the
instrument cluster.
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Additional information:
Warning light flashing
Assisted Driving View, refer to page 155.
When the vehicle is unlocked, the warning light
in the exterior mirror flashes for self-testing
purposes.
Warning function
System limits
Warning light in exterior mirror
Safety information
Warning
Because of system limitations, this system
may either not respond, or respond too late,
incorrectly, or without cause. There is a risk
of accident, injury, and property damage. Ac-
tively intervene as warranted. Refer to the in-
formation in this Owner’s Manual regarding
the scope of the system’s operation and limi-
tations.
The warning light in the exterior mirror warns
of a possible collision with a detected vehicle.
Prewarning
The dimmed warning light in the exterior mirror
indicates when vehicles are in your blind spot
or approaching from the rear.
Upper speed limit
If the vehicle speed exceeds approx.
155 mph/250 km/h, the system is deactivated
temporarily.
Acute warning
If the vehicle speed falls below approx.
155 mph/250 km/h, the system is reactivated.
If the turn signal is activated while a vehicle
is in your hazard area, the steering wheel vi-
brates briefly and the warning light in the exte-
rior mirror flashes brightly.
System limits of the sensors
Additional information:
The warning stops when the other vehicle has
left the critical area or the turn signal has been
deactivated.
▷
▷
Radar sensors, refer to page 36.
For vehicles with steering intervention:
cameras, refer to page 35.
Vehicles with steering intervention
Functional limitations
The system may be limited in the following
situations:
When there is no response to the vibration
of the steering wheel at speeds of up to
130 mph/210 km/h and the lane marking is
crossed, the system intervenes with a brief
active steering intervention. The steering inter-
vention helps return the vehicle into the lane.
The steering intervention can be noticed on
the steering wheel and can be manually over-
ridden at any time.
▷
When a vehicle is approaching at a speed
much faster than your own.
▷
▷
In tight corners or on narrow roads.
The bumper is dirty, iced up or covered,
for instance by stickers.
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For vehicles with steering intervention, this in-
tervention can be limited, for instance in the
following situations:
General information
▷
In the event of missing, worn, poorly visible,
merging, diverging, or multiple lane boun-
daries such as in construction areas.
▷
With lane boundaries that are covered in
snow, ice, dirt or water.
▷
▷
With lane boundaries that are not white.
With lane boundaries that are covered by
objects.
Radar sensors monitor the space next to the
vehicle when traveling faster than a minimum
speed and up to approx. 130 mph/210 km/h.
▷
When driving very close to the vehicle in
front of you.
The minimum speed is country-specific and is
displayed in the menu for the intelligent Safety
systems.
▷
▷
If the camera is impaired.
Up to 10 seconds after the start of the en-
gine via the Start/Stop button.
If, for instance, another vehicle is detected next
to the vehicle and if there is a risk of collision
with this vehicle, the system helps avoid the
collision. For this purpose, the system issues
a warning with a flashing LED in the exterior
mirror and a vibrating steering wheel. If neces-
sary, the system will carry out an active steer-
ing intervention.
A Check Control message may be displayed
when the system is limited.
Displaying warnings
Depending on the selected warning settings,
e.g., warning time, more or fewer warnings can
be displayed. However, there may also be an
excess of unwarranted warnings of critical sit-
uations.
Safety information
Side collision mitigation
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for
the driver’s personal judgment in assessing
the traffic situation. Based on the limits of
the system, it cannot independently react to
all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-
dent, injury, and property damage. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the
surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready
to take over steering and braking at any time,
and actively intervene where appropriate.
Principle
The side-collision warning helps to avoid an
impending side collision.
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Setting the Side Collision Warning
Warning
Setting the intensity of the steering
wheel vibration
1. "CAR"
Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a
substitute for the driver’s personal judgment.
Due to its limits, the system may not issue
warnings or responses, or these may be is-
sued late or in a manner that is not consis-
tent with their normal use. There is a risk of
accident, injury, and property damage. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch sur-
rounding traffic closely and actively intervene
where appropriate
2. "Settings"
3. "Driver Assistance"
4. "Steering Wheel Feedback"
5. "Vibration intensity"
6. Select the desired setting.
The setting is applied to all Intelligent Safety
systems.
Sensors
Displays in the instrument cluster
The system is controlled by the following sen-
sors:
Depending on the equipment and national-
market version, information for the system is
displayed in the Assisted Driving View of the
instrument cluster.
▷
▷
▷
Cameras behind the windshield.
Radar sensors, side, front.
Radar sensors, side, rear.
Additional information:
Additional information:
Assisted Driving View, refer to page 155.
Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 35.
Warning function
Functional requirement
The camera behind the windshield determines
the lane boundary positions.
Warning light in exterior mirror
The camera must detect the lane markings for
the side collision mitigation with steering inter-
vention to be active.
Turning the side collision warning
on/off
Turning the system on/off manually
The warning light in the exterior mirror warns
of a possible collision with a detected vehicle.
Follow instructions for settings, dis-
play, and operation in the Intelligent
Safety chapter.
Additional information:
Acute warning
Intelligent Safety, refer to page 184.
If there is a risk of collision, the warning light
in the exterior mirror flashes and the steering
wheel starts vibrating.
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A Check Control message is displayed at the
same time.
▷
▷
When driving very close to the vehicle in
front of you.
If necessary, an active steering intervention is
performed to prevent the collision and main-
tain the vehicle within its own lane.
Up to 10 seconds after the start of the en-
gine via the Start/Stop button.
A Check Control message may be displayed
when the system is limited.
The steering intervention can be noticed on
the steering wheel and can be manually over-
ridden at any time.
Rear-end collision
preparation
System limits
Safety information
Principle
Depending on the equipment and national-
market version, the rear-end collision prepara-
tion can react to vehicles approaching from be-
hind.
Warning
Because of system limitations, this system
may either not respond, or respond too late,
incorrectly, or without cause. There is a risk
of accident, injury, and property damage. Ac-
tively intervene as warranted. Refer to the in-
formation in this Owner’s Manual regarding
the scope of the system’s operation and limi-
tations.
General information
System limits of the sensors
Additional information:
▷
▷
Cameras, refer to page 35.
Radar sensors, refer to page 36.
Radar sensors monitor the area behind the ve-
hicle.
Functional limitations
The system may be limited in the following
situations:
When a vehicle approaches from the rear at a
certain speed, the system can react as follows:
▷
Where applicable, the hazard warning
flashers will be switched on.
▷
When a vehicle is approaching at a speed
much faster than your own.
▷
Where applicable, the PreCrash functions
are triggered.
▷
▷
In tight corners or on narrow roads.
In the event of missing, worn, poorly visible,
merging, diverging, or multiple lane boun-
daries such as in construction areas.
▷
▷
With lane boundaries that are covered in
snow, ice, dirt or water.
With lane boundaries that are covered by
objects.
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Safety information
System limits
System limits of the sensors
Additional information:
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for
the driver’s personal judgment in assessing
the traffic situation. Based on the limits of
the system, it cannot independently react to
all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-
dent, injury, and property damage. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the
surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready
to take over steering and braking at any time,
and actively intervene where appropriate.
▷
Radar sensors, refer to page 36.
Functional limitations
This function may be restricted if the speed
of the approaching vehicle is much higher or
similar to your own speed.
If equipped with Equipment
Stop Assistant
Warning
Principle
Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a
substitute for the driver’s personal judgment.
Due to its limits, the system may not issue
warnings or responses, or these may be is-
sued late or in a manner that is not consis-
tent with their normal use. There is a risk of
accident, injury, and property damage. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch sur-
rounding traffic closely and actively intervene
where appropriate
If the driver is no longer fit to drive, the Emer-
gency Stop Assistant helps to safely bring the
vehicle to a standstill.
General information
The Emergency Stop Assistant is not triggered
automatically. The system can only be trig-
gered manually by the occupants.
When the system is triggered, the vehicle is
brought to a standstill in its own lane by use of
lane keeping.
Sensors
Depending on the vehicle equipment and na-
tional-market version, the system includes a
lane change function.
The system is controlled by radar sensors on
the sides at the rear.
Additional information:
With lane change function: on motorways or
motorway-like roads, the system steers the ve-
hicle to the side of the road or shoulder where
possible. On other roads or with high traffic
volume, the vehicle is brought to a standstill in
the current lane.
Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 35.
Turning rear-end collision
preparation on/off
The system is automatically active when the
vehicle is turned on.
The system is deactivated when reversing.
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▷
▷
▷
▷
When steering.
Overview
When flashing.
When depressing the accelerator pedal.
When switching off the hazard warning sys-
tem.
▷
▷
When canceling the Emergency Request.
When switching the selector lever position
at a standstill.
▷
The parking brake switch is pressed.
Parking brake
At standstill
As soon as the vehicle is stationary, the sys-
tem will carry out the following settings:
Functional requirements
▷
▷
▷
The vehicle is secured against rolling away.
The interior lights are switched on.
▷
The Emergency Stop Assistant can be trig-
gered at speeds of approx. 6 mph/10 km/h
up to approx. 155 mph/250 km/h.
The central locking system is unlocked.
▷
With lane change function: lane changes
are executed when the traffic situation al-
lows.
Displays in the instrument cluster
Icon
Status
Triggering the Emergency Stop
Assistant
Emergency Stop Assistant is trig-
gered.
Briefly pull the parking brake switch to
trigger the Emergency Stop Assistant.
Without lane change function:
▷
▷
With lane change function: releasing the
switch may trigger an automatic lane
change.
Icon
Status
When lane markings are detected,
the system keeps the vehicle in the
lane.
The system will take control of the vehicle
for a maximum of 2 minutes.
▷
▷
The hazard warning system is switched on.
Lane keeping is briefly interrupted.
An emergency call is triggered when sta-
tionary, depending on vehicle equipment.
Lane boundary driven over.
When lane markings are detected,
the system keeps the vehicle in the
lane.
Canceling Emergency Stop
Assistant
The driver can cancel the Emergency Stop As-
sistant by actively taking control of the vehicle
throughout the entire process.
The hands are not grasping the
steering wheel. The system is still ac-
tive.
For instance, the system will be canceled in the
following situations:
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▷
▷
▷
▷
Date.
Icon
Status
Time.
Warning light illuminates red and
acoustic signal sounds: Hands not
touching steering wheel. Interruption
of lane keeping is imminent.
Vehicle speed.
Global Positioning System coordinates.
Data protection
Warning light illuminates red and
acoustic signal sounds: Lane keeping
is switched off.
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.
System limits
Use the system only in the event of a driver
failure.
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 regarding use of the system should
be verified at regular intervals, especially when
frequently crossing borders.
The system cannot replace the driving per-
formance of a driver who is fit to drive.
BMW Drive Recorder
Principle
Other drivers of the vehicle must be informed
about the system. In addition, information
about the system is required when handing off
the vehicle.
The BMW Drive Recorder stores brief video
recordings of the vehicle surroundings, e.g., to
document surrounding traffic.
Functional requirements
General information
Video recordings can be saved in different
ways:
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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.
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Automatic storage of the recording.
The function makes it possible to document
the accident with the correspondingly set
recording type.
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Manual storage of the recording.
Activating/deactivating the BMW
Drive Recorder
The BMW Drive Recorder must be activated
before the first use of the recording function.
The function makes it possible to document
traffic situations with the correspondingly
set recording type.
The system saves recordings up to 20 sec-
onds before and after storage is triggered.
1. "Apps"
The assistance systems' cameras are used to
record, e.g., Panorama View.
2. "Drive Recorder"
3. Accept Privacy Policy.
4. "Settings"
Additionally, the following parameters are
stored for the trip:
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5. "Recording allowed"
If a camera change occurred during the record-
ing, different segments of the video can be se-
lected.
6. Select the desired setting.
Recording functions
Settings
Automatic recording
Recordings are saved automatically when the
vehicle sensors detect an accident.
Recording type
1. "Apps"
2. "Drive Recorder"
3. "Settings"
If the vehicle accelerates rapidly, an automatic
recording may be taken.
4. "RECORDING TYPE"
5. Select the desired setting.
Manual recording
Using the button
Recording time
1. "Apps"
Press and hold this button.
2. "Drive Recorder"
3. "Settings"
Via iDrive
4. Select the desired setting.
1. "Apps"
2. "Drive Recorder"
3. "Start recording"
To stop the recording: "Cancel".
Cameras
1. "Apps"
2. "Drive Recorder"
3. "Settings"
Recording can also be started by selecting the
widget on the control display.
4. "Camera selection"
5. Select desired camera.
Recording playback and
administration
Stored video recordings can be played back,
exported and deleted.
In case of an accident, the system switches
automatically to "All" cameras.
If driver assistance systems are enabled, their
camera views are automatically selected.
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
if the parking brake is engaged or if the selec-
tor lever is in the P position.
System limits
In the event of serious accidents, it may not
be possible to store recordings if the damage
on the vehicle is too great or the power supply
was interrupted.
1. "Apps"
2. "Drive Recorder"
If you repeatedly overwrite a USB drive, it may
not be possible to export recordings correctly.
3. "Saved recordings"
4. Select desired recording.
5. Select the desired setting.
The preferred file system for USB storage is
NTFS. Other file systems may have limitations.
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Function
Active Protection
When the seat belt is fastened, the driver's
and front passenger's seat belt straps are au-
tomatically tightened once after driving away.
Principle
Active Protection prepares occupants and the
vehicle for a possible accident in critical driving
or collision situations.
In accident-critical situations, the following in-
dividual functions become active as needed:
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Automatic pretensioning of the front seat
belts.
General information
Depending on vehicle equipment and national-
market version, Active Protection consists of
various PreCrash functions.
Automatic closing of the windows. The win-
dows remain open with a small gap.
The panoramic glass sunroof closes auto-
matically. The sun protection is also closed.
The system is used to detect certain critical
driving situations that might lead to an acci-
dent. This includes the following critical driving
situations:
Depending on the equipment: automatic
positioning of the backrest for the front
passenger seat.
After a critical driving situation without an acci-
dent, the front seat belts are loosened again.
▷
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Emergency braking.
Severe understeering.
Severe oversteering.
If the belt tension does not loosen automati-
cally, stop the vehicle and unbuckle the seat
belt using the red button in the buckle. Fasten
the seat belt before continuing to drive.
Certain functions of several systems can,
within the system limits, lead to Active Protec-
tion triggering:
All other systems can be restored to the de-
sired setting.
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Forward Collision Warning with braking
function: automatic brake intervention.
Forward Collision Warning with braking
function: brake booster.
PostCrash iBrake
Rear-end collision preparation: detection of
impending rear-end collisions.
Principle
In certain accident situations, the PostCrash
iBrake can automatically bring the vehicle to a
standstill without intervention by the driver.
Safety information
Warning
General information
The PostCrash iBrake can reduce the risk of a
further collision and its consequences.
The system cannot serve as a substitute for
the driver’s personal judgment. Due to the
system limits, critical situations might not be
detected reliably or in time. There is a risk
of accident. Adjust driving style to traffic con-
ditions. Watch surrounding traffic closely and
actively intervene where appropriate
At standstill
After coming to a halt, the brake is released
automatically.
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Harder vehicle deceleration
In certain situations, it may be necessary to
bring the vehicle to a halt more quickly than
automatic braking allows.
Function
The system is switched on each time drive-
ready state is switched on.
After starting the trip, the system is trained to
the driver, so that decreasing alertness or fati-
gue can be detected.
To do this, quickly apply extra force to the
brake. The brake pressure will then be higher
than the brake pressure generated by the au-
tomatic brake function. Automatic braking is
interrupted.
This procedure takes, for example, the follow-
ing criteria into account:
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▷
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Personal driving style, for instance steering
behavior.
Canceling automatic braking
It may be necessary to interrupt automatic
braking in certain situations, for instance when
making an evasive maneuver.
Driving conditions, for instance time, length
of trip.
Depending on the equipment: attention
of the driver through the Driver Attention
Camera.
Cancel automatic braking:
▷
By depressing the brake pedal for slightly
longer.
The system is active starting at ap-
prox. 43 mph/70 km/h and can also display a
break recommendation.
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By pressing the accelerator pedal for
slightly longer.
Break recommendation
Fatigue alert
Setting break recommendation
The break recommendation can be switched
on or off and adjusted via iDrive.
Principle
The Fatigue Alert can detect decreasing alert-
ness or fatigue of the driver during long, mo-
notonous trips, for instance on highways. The
system recommends a break.
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
3. "General settings"
4. "Fatigue and Focus Alert"
5. Select the desired setting.
Safety information
Display
Warning
If the driver becomes less alert or fatigued,
a message is displayed in the control display
with the recommendation to take a break.
The system cannot serve as a substitute for
the driver’s personal judgment in assessing
one's physical state. An increasing lack of
alertness or fatigue may not be detected or
not be detected in time. There is a risk of
accident, injury, and property damage. Make
sure that the driver is rested and alert. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions.
During the display, various settings can be se-
lected.
The system is reset approx. 45 minutes after
parking the vehicle. A break recommendation
can only be displayed again after this time has
elapsed.
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System limits
System functionality may be limited. If the
function is limited, either no warning may be
issued or an unwarranted warning may be is-
sued. The system function may be limited in
the following situations, e.g.:
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If the time is set incorrectly.
At a predominantly driven speed below ap-
prox. 43 mph/70 km/h.
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With a sporty driving style such as during
rapid acceleration or when cornering fast.
In active driving situations such as when
changing lanes frequently.
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When the road condition is poor.
In the event of strong side winds.
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