Get Safety -> Pedestrian warning with city braking function Guide for BMW 6 Series 4 Door Third Generation (2011-2017)

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Thus a warning might not be issued or be is‐

sued late.

The function is subdivided into the following

systems:

E. g. the following situations may not be de‐

tected:

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During daytime: Pedestrian warning with

city braking function, refer to page 123

▷

Slow moving vehicles when you approach

them at high speed.

▷

At night: Night vision, refer to page 125

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Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front of

you, or sharply decelerating vehicles.

Pedestrian warning with city

braking function

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Vehicles with an unusual rear appearance.

Two-wheeled vehicles ahead of you.

The concept

The ystem can help prevent accidents with pe‐

destrians.

Functional limitations

The system may not be fully functional in the

following situations:

The system issues a warning in the city driving

speed area if there is imminent danger of a col‐

lision with pedestrians and includes a braking

function.

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In heavy fog, rain, sprayed water or snow‐

fall.

▷

In tight curves.

The camera in the area of the rearview mirror

controls the system.

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.

General information

In daylight the system warns of possible colli‐

sions with pedestrians at speeds from about

6 mph/10 km/h to about 35 mph/60 km/h

shortly before a collision the system supports

you with a braking intervention.

▷

Up to 10 seconds after the start of the en‐

gine, via the Start/Stop knob.

During calibration of the camera immedi‐

ately after vehicle shipment.

Under those circumstances it reacts to people

who are within the detection range of the sys‐

tem.

If there is constant blinding effects be‐

cause of oncoming light, e. g., from the sun

low in the sky.

Detection range

Warning sensitivity

The more sensitive the warning settings are,

e.g. the warning time, the more warnings are

displayed. However, there may also be an ex‐

cess of false warnings.

Pedestrian warning

Depending on how the vehicle is equipped, the

function warns of an imminent collision with

pedestrians during daytime or nighttime.

The detection area in front of the vehicle is div‐

ided into two areas.

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Central area, arrow 1, directly in front of the

vehicle.

At a glance

Button in the vehicle

Expanded area, arrow 2, to the right and

left.

A collision is imminent if pedestrians are lo‐

cated within the central area. A warning is is‐

sued about pedestrians who are located within

the extended area only if they are moving in

the direction of the central area.

Hints

Personal responsibility

Intelligent Safety button

The system does not serve as a substi‐

tute for the driver's personal judgment of the

traffic situation.

Camera

Be aware of the traffic situation and the vehi‐

cle's surroundings at all times, otherwise acci‐

dents are still possible despite all warnings.◀

Adapting your speed and driving style

The displays and warnings of the system

do not relieve the driver of the responsibility to

adapt his or her driving speed and style to the

traffic conditions.◀

Be alert

The camera is found near the interior rearview

mirror.

Due to system limitations, warnings may

be not issued at all, or may be issued late or

improperly. Therefore, always be alert and

ready to intervene; otherwise, there is the risk

of an accident.◀

Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐

terior rearview mirror clean and clear.

Switching on/off

Tow-starting and towing

Switching on automatically

The system is automatically active after every

driving-off.

For tow-starting or towing, switch off the

Intelligent Safety systems; otherwise malfunc‐

tions of the individual braking systems might

lead to accidents.◀

Switch off

Press button: the systems are turned

off. The LED goes out.

Press button: the systems are turned on. The

LED lights up.

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Partially covered pedestrians.

Warning with braking function

Display

Pedestrians that are not detected as such

because of the viewing angle or contour.

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.

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Pedestrians outside of the detection range.

Pedestrians having a body size less than

32 in/80 cm.

The red symbol is displayed and a sig‐

nal sounds.

Functional limitations

The system may not be fully functional or may

not be available in the following situations:

With instrument display: The red sym‐

bol is displayed and a signal sounds.

▷

In heavy fog, rain, sprayed water or snow‐

fall.

Intervene immediately by braking or make an

evasive maneuver.

▷

In tight curves.

If the driving stability control systems are

deactivated, e.g. DSC OFF.

Braking intervention

The warning prompts the driver himself/herself

to react. During a warning, the maximum brak‐

ing force is used. Premise for the brake boos‐

ter is sufficiently quick and hard stepping on

the brake pedal. The system can assist with

some braking intervention if there is risk of a

collision. At low speeds vehicles may thus

come to a complete stop.

▷

If the camera viewing field or the front

windshield are dirty or covered.

Up to 10 seconds after the start of the en‐

gine, via the Start/Stop knob.

During calibration of the camera immedi‐

ately after vehicle shipment.

If there is constant blinding effects be‐

cause of oncoming light, e. g., from the sun

low in the sky.

The braking intervention is executed only if

DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on

and Dynamic Traction Control DTC is acti‐

vated.

▷

When it is dark outside.

The braking intervention can be interrupted by

stepping on the accelerator pedal or by ac‐

tively moving the steering wheel.

Night Vision with Pedestrian

and Animal Detection

Object detection can be restricted. Limitations

of the detection range and functional restric‐

tions are to be considered.

The concept

Night Vision with pedestrian and animal detec‐

tion is a night vision system.

System limits

An infrared camera scans the area in front of

the vehicle and issues a warning if it detects

pedestrians and animals on the street. Warm

objects that are similar in shape to human be‐

ings or animals are detected by the system. If

necessary, the heat image can be displayed on

the Control Display.

Detection range

The detection potential of the camera is lim‐

ited.

Thus a warning might not be issued or be is‐

sued late.

E. g. the following situations may not be de‐

tected:

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