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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 laws and regulations

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 the

front passenger by responding to frontal im‐

pacts in which safety belts alone would not

provide adequate protection.

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 use the cover of the front airbag on

the front passenger side as a storage area.

Knee airbag

The knee airbag supports the legs in a frontal

impact.

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.

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.

Information on optimum effect of the

airbags

WARNING

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Do not remove the airbag system.

If the seat position is incorrect or the de‐

ployment area of the airbags is impaired, the

airbag system cannot provide protection as in‐

tended and may cause additional injuries due

to triggering. There is a risk of injuries or dan‐

ger to life. Follow the information on optimum

protective effect of 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.

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.

Make sure that occupants keep their heads

away from the side airbag.

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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

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

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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There should be no additional persons, an‐

imals or objects between an airbag and a

person.

Do not apply adhesive materials to the air‐

bag cover panels, do not cover them or

modify them in any way.

WARNING

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

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.

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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.◀

front passenger keeps his or her feet in the

floor area.◀

Malfunction of the automatic

deactivation system

Correct function

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.

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

If it is not possible to activate the airbags, have

the person sit in the rear.

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Warning lamp does not come on when the

ignition is turned on.

To enable correct recognition of the occupied

seat cushion

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The warning lamp lights up continuously.

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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.

Automatic deactivation of the front-

seat passenger airbags

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.

No moisture in or on the seat.

General information

Indicator lamp for the front-seat

passenger airbags

Before transporting a child on the front pas‐

senger seat, refer to the safety notes and in‐

structions for children on the front passenger

seat, see Children.

Safety information

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

The indicator lamp for the front-seat passen‐

ger airbags indicates the operating state of the

front-seat passenger airbags.

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The lamp indicates whether the airbags are ei‐

ther activated or deactivated.

A corresponding message appears on the

Control Display.

1. Press the switch and move the respective

seat all the way forward.

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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.

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 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-

seat passenger airbags lights up. This indi‐

cates that the child restraint system has been

detected 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

General information

The explosive power that activates driver's/

front passenger's airbags very much depends

on the positions of the driver's/front passeng‐

er's seat.

With use of the system observe further infor‐

mation found under Tire inflation pressure, re‐

fer to page 202.

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.

Functional requirements

The system must have been reset with the

correct tire inflation pressure; otherwise, relia‐

ble signaling of tire inflation pressure loss is

not assured.

Calibrating the front seats

Reset the system after each adjustment of the

tire inflation pressure and after every tire or

wheel change.

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.◀

Always use wheels with TPM electronics to

ensure that the system will operate properly.

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Status display

Resetting the system

The current status of the Tire Pressure Moni‐

tor TPM can be displayed, for instance

whether or not the TPM is active.

Reset the system after each adjustment of the

tire inflation pressure and after every tire or

wheel change.

Using iDrive:

1. "Vehicle info"

2. "Vehicle status"

3.

"Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)"

3.

"Perform reset"

The status is displayed.

4. Start the engine but do not drive off.

5. Reset tire inflation pressure: "Perform

reset".

Status control display

Tire and system status are indicated by the

color of the wheels and a SMS text message

on the Control Display.

6. Drive away.

The wheels are displayed in gray and the sta‐

tus is displayed.

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.

All wheels green

System is active and will issue a warning re‐

lated to the tire inflation pressures stored dur‐

ing the last reset.

After a successfully completed Reset, the

wheels on the Control Display are shown in

green and "Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)

active" is displayed.

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.

Low tire pressure message

The yellow warning light lights up. A

Check Control message is displayed.

Gray wheels

The system cannot detect a flat tire. Reasons

for this may be:

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There is a flat tire or a major loss in

tire inflation pressure.

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The system is being reset.

Malfunction.

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No reset was performed for the system.

The system therefore issues a warning

based on the tire inflation pressures before

the last reset.

Status information

The status control display additionally shows

the current tire inflation pressures and, de‐

pending on the model, tire temperatures. It

shows the actual values read; they may vary

depending on driving style or weather condi‐

tions.

1. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.

Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐

vers.

2. Check whether the vehicle is fitted with

normal tires or run-flat tires.

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Run-flat tires, refer to page 212, are la‐

beled with a circular symbol containing the

letters RSC marked on the tire's sidewall.

Continued driving with a flat tire

If continuing to drive with a damaged tire:

1. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐

vers.

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 equipped with normal tires. Fol‐

low the information on run-flat tires and contin‐

ued driving with these tires.◀

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 Tire Pressure Monitor may

not have been reset. In this case, perform

the reset.

Possible driving distance with complete loss of

tire inflation pressure:

A low tire inflation pressure might turn on DSC

Dynamic Stability Control.

The possible driving range varies depending

on the how the vehicle is loaded and used, e.g.,

speed, road conditions, external temperature.

The driving range may be less but may also be

more if an economical driving style is used.

Actions in the event of a flat tire

Normal tires

1. Identify the damaged tire.

If the vehicle is loaded with an average weight

and used under favorable conditions, its possi‐

ble driving range will be up to 50 miles/80 km.

Check the air pressure in all four tires, for

instance using the tire pressure gage of a

tire repair kit.

A vehicle with a damaged tire reacts differ‐

ently, for instance it has reduced lane stability

during braking, a longer braking distance and

different self-steering properties. Adjust your

driving style accordingly. Avoid abrupt steering

maneuvers or driving over obstacles, for in‐

stance curbs, potholes, etc.

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.

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 with a

runflat with no or low inflation pressure; for in‐

stance, your lane stability when braking is re‐

duced, braking distances are longer and the

self-steering properties will change. There is a

risk of an accident.

2. Repair the flat tire, for instance with a tire

repair kit or by changing the tire.

Use of sealant, for instance from the tire repair

kit, may damage the TPM wheel electronics. In

this case, have the electronics checked and re‐

placed at the next opportunity.

Drive moderately and do not exceed a speed of

50 mph/80 km/h.◀

Run-flat tires

Maximum speed

Final tire failure

You may continue driving with a damaged tire

at speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h.

Vibrations or loud noises while driving can indi‐

cate the final failure of a tire.

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Reduce speed and stop; otherwise, pieces of

the tire could come loose and cause an acci‐

dent.

tire or loss of tire inflation pressure can be de‐

tected.

Examples and recommendations in the follow‐

ing situations:

Do not continue driving. Contact a dealer’s

service center or another qualified service cen‐

ter or repair shop.

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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.

Required tire inflation pressure check

message

A Check Control message is displayed in the

following situations

Malfunction: Have system checked by a

dealer’s service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop.

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The system has detected a wheel change,

but no reset was done.

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TPM was unable to complete the reset.

Reset the system again.

Inflation was not carried out according to

specifications.

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.

The tire inflation pressure has fallen below

the level of the last confirmation.

In these cases:

Declaration according to NHTSA/

FMVSS 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring

System

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Check the tire pressure and correct as

needed.

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Carry out a reset of the system after a tire

change.

Each tire, including the spare (if provided)

should be checked monthly when cold and in‐

flated to the inflation pressure recommended

by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle

placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your

vehicle has tires of a different size than the size

indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation

pressure label, you should determine the

proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)

As an added safety feature, your vehicle has

been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring

system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pres‐

sure telltale when one or more of your tires is

significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when

the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you

should stop and check your tires as soon as

possible, and inflate them to the proper pres‐

sure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated

tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to

tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel ef‐

ficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the

vehicle's handling and stopping ability. Please

note that the TPMS is not a substitute for

System limits

The system does not function properly if a re‐

set has not been carried out, e.g., a flat tire is

reported though tire inflation pressures are

correct.

The tire inflation pressure depends on the

tire's temperature. Driving or exposure to the

sun will increase the tire's temperature, thus

increasing the tire inflation pressure. The tire

inflation pressure is reduced when the tire

temperature falls again. These circumstances

may cause a warning when temperatures fall

very sharply.

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

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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.

sured. Initialize the system after each correc‐

tion of the tire inflation pressure and after

every tire or wheel change.

Status display

The current status of the flat tire monitor can

be displayed, for instance whether the RPA is

active.

Using iDrive:

1. "Vehicle info"

2. "Vehicle status"

3.

"Flat Tire Monitor (FTM)"

The status is displayed.

Initialization

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.

Do not initialize the system when driving with

snow chains.

Using iDrive:

1. "Vehicle info"

2. "Vehicle status"

3.

"Perform reset"

FTM Flat Tire Monitor

4. Start the engine but do not drive off.

5. Start the initialization with "Perform reset".

6. Drive away.

Concept

The system detects tire inflation pressure loss

on the basis of rotation speed differences be‐

tween the individual wheels while driving.

The initialization is completed while driving,

which can be interrupted at any time.

In the event of a tire inflation pressure loss, the

diameter and therefore the rotational speed of

the corresponding wheel changes. This will be

detected and reported as a flat tire.

The initialization automatically continues when

driving resumes.

Indication of a flat tire

The system does not measure the actual infla‐

tion pressure in the tires.

The yellow warning lamp lights up. A

Check Control message is displayed.

Functional requirements

The system must have been initialized when

the tire inflation pressure was correct; other‐

wise, reliable flagging of a flat tire is not as‐

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There is a flat tire or a major loss in tire inflation

pressure.

Check the air pressure in all four tires, e.g.,

using the tire pressure gage of a tire repair

kit.

1. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.

Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐

vers.

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.

2. Check whether the vehicle is fitted with

normal tires or run-flat tires.

If identification of flat tire damage is not

possible, please contact a dealer’s service

center or another qualified service center

or repair shop.

Run-flat tires, refer to page 212, are la‐

beled with a circular symbol containing the

letters RSC marked on the tire's sidewall.

WARNING

2. Repair the flat tire, e.g., with a tire repair kit

or by changing the tire.

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 equipped with normal tires. Fol‐

low the information on run-flat tires and contin‐

ued driving with these tires.◀

Run-flat tires

Maximum speed

You may continue driving with a damaged tire

at speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h.

Continued driving with a flat tire

When a flat tire is indicated, DSC Dynamic Sta‐

bility Control is switched on, if needed.

If continuing to drive with a damaged tire:

1. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐

vers.

System limits

A natural, even tire inflation pressure loss in all

four tires will not be recognized. Therefore,

check the tire inflation pressure regularly.

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.

Sudden serious tire damage caused by exter‐

nal circumstances cannot be recognized in ad‐

vance.

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.

The system could be delayed or malfunction in

the following situations:

Possible driving distance with complete loss of

tire inflation pressure:

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When the system has not been initialized.

When driving on a snowy or slippery road

surface.

The possible driving range varies depending

on the how the vehicle is loaded and used, e.g.,

speed, road conditions, external temperature.

The driving range may be less but may also be

more if an economical driving style is used.

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Sporty driving style: spinning traction

wheels, high lateral acceleration (drifting).

When driving with snow chains.

If the vehicle is loaded with an average weight

and used under favorable conditions, its possi‐

ble driving range will be up to 50 miles/80 km.

Actions in the event of a flat tire

Normal tires

1. Identify the damaged tire.

A vehicle with a damaged tire reacts differ‐

ently, for instance it has reduced lane stability

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during braking, a longer braking distance and

different self-steering properties. Adjust your

driving style accordingly. Avoid abrupt steering

maneuvers or driving over obstacles, for in‐

stance curbs, potholes, etc.

Safety information

WARNING

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.◀

WARNING

Your vehicle handles differently with a

runflat with no or low inflation pressure; for in‐

stance, your lane stability when braking is re‐

duced, braking distances are longer and the

self-steering properties will change. There is a

risk of an accident.

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.◀

Drive moderately and do not exceed a speed of

50 mph/80 km/h.◀

Final tire failure

Vibrations or loud noises while driving can indi‐

cate the final failure of a tire.

Reduce speed and stop; otherwise, pieces of

the tire could come loose and cause an acci‐

dent.

Overview

Button in the vehicle

Do not continue driving. Contact a dealer’s

service center or another qualified service cen‐

ter or repair shop.

Intelligent Safety

The concept

Intelligent Safety enables central operation of

the driver assistance system.

Depending on how the vehicle is equipped, In‐

telligent Safety consists of one or more sys‐

tems that can help prevent a imminent colli‐

sion. These systems are active automatically

every time the engine is started using the

Start/Stop button:

Intelligent Safety button

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Front-end collision warning, refer to

page 117.

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Pedestrian warning, refer to page 122.

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The system sounds a warning before an immi‐

nent collision and actuates brakes independ‐

ently if needed.

Camera

The automatic braking intervention may be

executed with maximum braking force and for

a brief period only as necessary.

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.

The camera is installed near the interior mirror.

The front-end collision warning is available

even if cruise control has been deactivated.

Keep the windshield in front of the interior mir‐

ror clean and clear.

With the vehicle approaching another vehicle

intentionally, the collision warning and braking

are delayed in order to avoid false system re‐

actions.

Switching on/off

The Intelligent Safety systems are automati‐

cally active after every departure.

General information

Press button: the systems are turned

off. The LED goes out.

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.

Press button: the systems are turned on. The

LED lights up.

Settings can be made on the Control Display.

Detection range

Front-end collision warning

Depending on the equipment, the collision

warning system consists of one of the two sys‐

tems:

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Front-end collision warning with City Brak‐

ing function, refer to page 120.

▷

Front-end collision warning with braking

function, refer to page 117

Objects that the system can detect are taken

into account.

Collision warning with

braking function

Safety information

WARNING

The concept

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

The system can help prevent accidents. If an

accident cannot be prevented, the system will

help reduce the collision speed.

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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.◀

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.

Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐

terior mirror clean and clear.

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Switching on/off

Button in the vehicle

Switching on automatically

The system is automatically active after every

driving off.

Switching off

Press button: the system is switched

off. The LED goes out.

Re-press button: the system is switched on.

The LED lights up.

Intelligent Safety button

Setting the warning time

The warning time can be set.

Using iDrive:

Radar sensor

1. "Settings"

2. "Frontal Coll. Warning"

3. Activate the desired time on the Control

Display.

The selected time is stored for the driver pro‐

file currently used.

The radar sensor is located in the lower area of

the front bumper.

Always keep radar sensor clean and unob‐

structed.

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a collision. The intervention can bring the vehi‐

cle to a complete stop.

Warning with braking function

Display

A warning symbol appears in the instrument

cluster and in the Head-up Display if a collision

with a detected vehicle is imminent.

The braking intervention is executed only if ve‐

hicle stability has not been restricted, e.g. by

deactivating the DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐

trol.

Above approx. 130 mph/210 km/h the braking

intervention occurs as a brief braking pressure.

No automatic delay occurs.

Symbol Measure

Symbol lights up red: prewarning.

Brake and increase distance.

The braking intervention can be interrupted by

stepping on the accelerator pedal or by ac‐

tively moving the steering wheel.

Symbol flashes red and an acoustic

signal sounds: acute warning.

Object detection can be restricted. Limitations

of the detection range and functional restric‐

tions are to be considered.

You are requested to intervene by

braking or make an evasive maneu‐

ver.

System limits

Prewarning

Safety information

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.

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.◀

The driver must intervene actively when there

is a prewarning.

Acute warning with braking function

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.

Detection range

The system's detection potential is limited.

Thus, a system reaction might not come or

might come late.

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.

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

tected:

▷

Slow moving vehicles when you approach

them at high speed.

Acute warnings can also be triggered without

previous forewarning.

▷

Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front of

you, or sharply decelerating vehicles.

Braking intervention

▷

Vehicles with an unusual rear appearance.

Two-wheeled vehicles ahead of you.

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

Functional limitations

The system may not be fully functional in the

following situations:

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▷

In heavy fog, rain, sprayed water or snow‐

fall.

With the vehicle approaching another vehicle

intentionally, the approach control warning and

braking are delayed in order to avoid false sys‐

tem reactions.

▷

In tight curves.

If the driving stability control systems are

limited or deactivated, for instance DSC

OFF.

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.

▷

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.

Appropriate braking kicks in at speeds of up to

35 mph/60 km/h.

▷

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.

Detection range

If there are constant blinding effects be‐

cause of oncoming light, for instance from

the sun low in the sky.

Warning sensitivity

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.

Objects that the system can detect are taken

into account.

Approach control warning

with City light braking

function

Safety information

WARNING

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.◀

Concept

The system can help prevent accidents. If an

accident cannot be prevented, the system will

help reduce the collision speed.

The system sounds a warning before an immi‐

nent collision and actuates brakes independ‐

ently, if needed.

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.

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.

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Switch all Intelligent Safety systems off prior to

tow-starting/towing.◀

Re-press button: the system is switched on.

The LED lights up.

Overview

Setting the warning time

The warning time can be set.

Using iDrive:

Button in the vehicle

1. "Settings"

2. "Frontal Coll. Warning"

3. Activate the desired time on the Control

Display.

The selected time is stored for the driver pro‐

file currently used.

Warning with braking function

Display

Intelligent Safety button

A warning symbol appears in the instrument

cluster and in the Head-up Display if a collision

with a detected vehicle is imminent.

Camera

Symbol Measure

Symbol lights up red: prewarning.

Brake and increase distance.

Symbol flashes red and an acoustic

signal sounds: acute warning.

You are requested to intervene by

braking or make an evasive maneu‐

ver.

The camera is installed near the interior mirror.

Keep the windshield in front of the interior mir‐

ror clean and clear.

Prewarning

This warning is issued, e.g., when there is the

impending danger of a collision or the distance

to the vehicle ahead is too small.

Switching on/off

Switching on automatically

The driver must intervene actively when there

is a prewarning.

The system is automatically active after every

driving off.

Acute warning with braking function

Switching off

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.

Press button: the system is switched

off. The LED goes out.

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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.

▷

Slow moving vehicles when you approach

them at high speed.

Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front of

you, or sharply decelerating vehicles.

Acute warnings can also be triggered without

previous forewarning.

▷

Vehicles with an unusual rear appearance.

Two-wheeled vehicles ahead of you.

Braking intervention

Functional limitations

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.

The system may not be fully functional in the

following situations:

▷

In heavy fog, rain, sprayed water or snow‐

fall.

▷

In tight curves.

If the driving stability control systems are

limited or deactivated, for instance DSC

OFF.

The braking intervention is executed only if ve‐

hicle stability has not been restricted, for in‐

stance by deactivating the DSC Dynamic Sta‐

bility Control.

▷

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.

Object detection can be restricted. Observe

the limitations of the detection range and func‐

tional restrictions.

During calibration of the camera immedi‐

ately after vehicle delivery.

If there are constant blinding effects be‐

cause of oncoming light, for instance from

the sun low in the sky.

System limits

Safety information

Warning sensitivity

WARNING

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.

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

Depending on how the vehicle is equipped, the

function warns of an imminent collision with

pedestrians during daytime or nighttime.

Detection range

The system's detection potential is limited.

Thus, a system reaction might not come or

might come late.

The function is subdivided into the following

systems:

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

tected:

▷

During daytime:

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Pedestrian warning with city braking func‐

tion, refer to page 123

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.

▷

At night: Night vision, refer to page 125

Pedestrian warning with

Approach control

Safety information

WARNING

Concept

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.◀

The system can help prevent accidents with

pedestrians.

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.

The camera in the area of the rearview mirror

controls the system.

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.◀

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.

The system reacts to people who are within

the detection range of the system.

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.

▷

Expanded area, arrow 2, to the right and

left of the central area.

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Camera

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.

The braking intervention is executed only if ve‐

hicle stability has not been restricted, for in‐

stance by deactivating the DSC Dynamic Sta‐

bility Control.

The camera is installed near the interior mirror.

Keep the windshield in front of the interior mir‐

ror clean and clear.

The braking intervention can be interrupted by

stepping on the accelerator pedal or by ac‐

tively moving the steering wheel.

Switching on/off

Object detection can be restricted. Observe

the limitations of the detection range and func‐

tional restrictions.

Switching on automatically

The system is automatically active after every

driving off.

System limits

Switching off

Safety information

Press button: the systems are turned

off. The LED goes out.

WARNING

Press button: the systems are turned on. The

LED lights up.

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.◀

Warning with braking function

Display

Detection range

The detection potential of the camera is lim‐

ited.

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.

The red symbol is displayed and a sig‐

nal sounds.

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

tected:

With instrument display: the red sym‐

bol is displayed and a signal 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.

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▷

Pedestrians having a body size less than

32 in/80 cm.

Thermal image

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.

If the driving stability control systems are

deactivated, for instance DSC OFF.

The image shows the heat radiated by objects

in the field of view of the camera.

▷

If the field of view of the camera or the

windshield are dirty or covered.

Warm objects have a light appearance and

cold objects a dark appearance.

Up to 10 seconds after the start of the en‐

gine via the Start/Stop button.

The ability to detect an object depends on the

temperature difference between the object

and the background and on the level of heat

radiation emitted by the object. Objects that

are similar in temperature to the environment

or that radiate very little heat are difficult to de‐

tect.

During calibration of the camera immedi‐

ately after vehicle delivery.

If there are constant blinding effects be‐

cause of oncoming light, for instance from

the sun low in the sky.

▷

When it is dark outside.

For safety reasons, when driving at speeds

above approx. 3 mph/5 km/h and in low ambi‐

ent light, the image is only displayed when the

low beams are activated.

Night Vision with Pedestrian

and Animal Detection

A still image is displayed at regular intervals for

a fraction of a second.

Concept

Night Vision with pedestrian and animal detec‐

tion is a night vision system.

Pedestrian and animal detection

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.

Object detection and object warning only func‐

tion in darkness.

Objects whose form is similar to people with

sufficient heat radiation are detected.

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In addition, the system also detects animals

above a certain minimum size, for example,

deer.

Overview

Buttons in the vehicle

Display on the Control Display with heat image

activated:

▷

People detected by the system: in light

yellow.

▷

Animals detected by the system: in dark

yellow.

Range of object detection, with good ambient

conditions:

▷

Pedestrian detection: up to approx.

330 ft/100 m

Intelligent Safety button

Switching on/switching off heat image

Detection of large animals: up to approx.

490 ft/150 m

Detection of medium animals: up to ap‐

prox. 230 ft/70 m

Camera

Environmental influences can limit the availa‐

bility of object detection.

If the vehicle systems detect that the vehicle is

located in a residential area, the animal detec‐

tion is temporarily switched off.

Safety information

WARNING

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.◀

The camera is automatically heated when the

external temperatures are low.

The camera lens is automatically cleaned to‐

gether with the headlamps.

Switching on/off

Switching on automatically

When it is dark outside, the system is automat‐

ically active after every driving-off.

Switching off

Press button.

The LED goes out.

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Switching on heat image additionally

Warning area in front of the vehicle

The heat image from the Night Vision camera

can also be displayed on the Control Display.

This function has no effect on object detec‐

tion.

Press button.

The image from the camera is displayed on the

Control Display.

The warning area for the person warning con‐

sists of two parts:

Adjustments via the iDrive

With heat image switched on:

▷

Central area, arrow 1, directly in front of the

vehicle.

1. Press the Controller.

2. Select brightness or contrast.

▷

Expanded area, arrow 2, to the right and

left of the central area.

▷

Select the symbol.

With animal warnings, no distinction is made

between the central or expanded area.

3. Turn the Controller until the desired set‐

ting is selected.

The entire area moves along with the vehicle in

the direction of the steering angle and changes

with the vehicle speed. As the vehicle speed

increases, the area becomes, for instance lon‐

ger and wider.

4. Press the Controller.

Display

Warning of people or animals in

danger

Symbols

If a collision with a person or an animal de‐

tected in this way is imminent, a warning sym‐

bol appears on the instrument cluster and in

the Head-up Display.

Symbol

Meaning

Prewarning: pedestrian

warning.

Although both the shape and the heat radiation

are analyzed, false warnings cannot be ruled

out.

Prewarning: animal warn‐

ing.

Acute warning: pedestrian

warning in the instrument

cluster.

Acute warning: pedestrian

warning in the instrument

display.

Acute warning: animal

warning in the instrument

cluster.

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System limits

Basic limits

The system may not be fully functional in the

following situations:

Symbol

Meaning

Acute warning: animal

warning in the instrument

display.

Symbol lights

up yellow.

Prewarning.

▷

On steep hills, in steep depressions or in

tight curves.

▷

If the camera is soiled or damaged.

In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.

Symbol lights

up red and a

signal sounds.

Acute warning.

At very high external temperatures.

The displayed symbol may vary and shows the

side of the road on which the person or animal

was detected.

Limits of pedestrian and animal

detection

In some situations, it may occur that pedes‐

trians are detected as animals or animals as

pedestrians.

Display in the Head-up Display

The warning is displayed simultaneously in the

Head-up Display and on the instrument clus‐

ter.

Small animals are not detected by the object

detection function, even if they are clearly visi‐

ble in the image.

Limited detection, for example in the following

circumstances:

Prewarning

Prewarning for persons is displayed when a

person is detected in the central area immedi‐

ately in front of the vehicle as well as on the left

or right side in the extended area.

▷

People or animals who are fully or partially

covered, especially when their heads are

covered.

▷

People who are not in an upright position,

for example, lying down.

Prewarning for animals is displayed when an

animal is detected in the front of the vehicle.

Cyclists on unconventional bicycles (for

example, recumbent bicycles).

The driver must intervene actively by braking

or making an evasive maneuver when there is a

prewarning.

After physical damage to the system, for

example, after an accident.

Acute warning

Acute warning is displayed if a person or an

animal is detected in direct proximity if front of

the vehicle.

Lane departure warning

Concept

The driver must immediately intervene actively

by braking or making an evasive maneuver

when there is an acute warning.

Starting at a specific speed, this system alerts

you when the vehicle on streets with lane

markings is about to leave the lane. This

speed, depending on the country version, is

between 35 mph/55 km/h and

45 mph/70 km/h.

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When switching on the system below this

speed, a message is displayed in the instru‐

ment cluster.

Camera

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.

Safety information

The camera is installed near the interior mirror.

WARNING

Keep the windshield in front of the interior mir‐

ror clean and clear.

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

Press button.

▷

On: the LED lights up.

Off: the LED goes out.

The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐

rently used.

Overview

Button in the vehicle

Display in the instrument cluster

▷

Lines: system is activated.

Arrows: at least one lane marking

was detected and warnings can be

issued.

Display in the instrument display

▷

Symbol orange: system is acti‐

vated.

Lane departure warning

▷

Green symbol: at least one lane

marking was detected and warn‐

ings can be issued.

Issued warning

If you leave the lane and if a lane marking has

been detected, the steering wheel begins vi‐

brating.

If the turn signal is set before changing the

lane, a warning is not issued.

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End of warning

The warning is canceled in the following situa‐

tions:

Active Blind Spot Detection

The concept

▷

Automatically after approx. 3 seconds.

When returning to your own lane.

When braking hard.

When using the turn signal.

System limits

Safety information

WARNING

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.

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.◀

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.

Functional limitations

The system may not be fully functional in the

following situations:

Before you change lanes after setting the turn

signal, the system issues a warning in the sit‐

uations described above.

▷

In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.

In the event of missing, worn, poorly visi‐

ble, merging, diverging, or multiple lane

markings such as in construction areas.

The lamp in the exterior mirror housing flashes

and the steering wheel vibrates.

▷

When lane markings are covered in snow,

ice, dirt or water.

Safety information

WARNING

▷

In tight curves or on narrow lanes.

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.◀

When the lane markings are covered by

objects.

▷

When driving very close to the vehicle in

front of you.

▷

When driving toward bright lights.

When the windshield in front of the interior

mirror is fogged over, dirty or covered with

stickers, etc.

▷

During calibration of the camera immedi‐

ately after vehicle delivery.

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Overview

Display

Lamp in the exterior mirror housing

Button in the vehicle

Active Blind Spot Detection

Prewarning

The dimmed lamp in the exterior mirror hous‐

ing indicates when there are vehicles in the

blind spot or approaching from behind.

Radar sensors

Acute warning

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.

The warning stops when the turn signal is

switched off, or the other vehicle leaves the

critical zone.

The radar sensors are located in the rear

bumper.

Brief flashing

A brief flashing of the lamp during vehicle un‐

locking serves as system self-test.

Switching on/off

Press button.

System limits

▷

On: the LED lights up.

Off: the LED goes out.

Safety information

WARNING

The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐

rently 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.◀

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▷

Attentiveness assistant.

PreCrash.

Functional limitations

The system may not be fully functional in the

following situations:

PostCrash.

▷

When a vehicle is approaching at a speed

much faster than your own.

Attentiveness assistant

Concept

The system can detect decreasing alertness or

fatigue of the driver during long, monotonous

trips, e.g., on highways. In this situation, it is

recommended that the driver takes a break.

▷

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.

Safety information

WARNING

The system does not release from the

personal responsibility to correctly assess

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 an acci‐

dent. Make sure that the driver is rested and

alert. Adjust the driving style to the traffic con‐

ditions.◀

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

Function

The system is activated each time the engine

is started and cannot be switched off.

After travel has begun, the system monitors

certain aspects of the driver's behavior, so that

decreasing alertness or fatigue can be de‐

tected.

This procedure takes the following criteria into

account:

▷

During normal brake application, the outer

brake lights light up.

▷

Personal driving style, e.g., steering behav‐

ior.

During heavy brake application, the inner

brake lights additionally light up.

▷

Driving conditions, e.g., length of trip.

Starting at approximately 43 mph/70 km/h, the

system is active and can display a recommen‐

dation to take a break.

Active Protection

Break recommendation

General information

The Active Protection safety package consists

of systems that are independent of each other:

If the driver becomes less alert or fatigued, a

message is displayed in the Control Display

with the recommendation to take a break.

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A recommendation to take a break is displayed

only once during an uninterrupted trip.

Safety information

WARNING

After a break, another recommendation to take

a break cannot be displayed until after approxi‐

mately 45 minutes.

The system does not release from the

personal responsibility. Due to the system lim‐

its, critical situation could not be detected reli‐

ably or in time. There is a risk of an accident.

Adjust the driving style to the traffic condi‐

tions. Watch traffic closely and actively inter‐

vene in the respective situations.◀

System limits

The function may be limited in the following

situations, e.g., and will either output an incor‐

rect warning or no warning at all:

▷

When the clock is set incorrectly.

Function

When the vehicle speed is mainly below

about 43 mph/70 km/h.

After the safety belt is buckled, the front safety

belts are automatically tightened once after the

vehicle drove off.

▷

With a sporty driving style, such as during

rapid acceleration or when cornering fast.

In critical driving situations, the following indi‐

vidual functions become active as needed:

In active driving situations, such as when

changing lanes frequently.

▷

The front safety belts are automatically

pretensioned.

▷

When the road surface is poor.

In the event of strong side winds.

▷

Automatic closing of the windows.

Automatic closing of the glass sunroof.

The system is reset approx. 45 minutes after

parking the vehicle, e.g., in the case of a break

during longer trips on highways.

Automatic Positioning of the backrest for

the front passenger seat.

After a critical driving situation without an acci‐

dent, the front safety belts are loosened again.

All other systems can be restored to the de‐

sired setting.

PreCrash

The concept

With this system critical driving situations that

might result in an accident can be detected

above a speed of approx. 20 mph/30 km/h. In

these situations, preventive measures are au‐

tomatically taken to minimize the risk of an ac‐

cident as much as possible.

If the belt tension does not loosen automati‐

cally, stop the vehicle and unbuckle the safety

belt using the red button in the buckle. Fasten

the safety belt before continuing on your trip.

PostCrash

Concept

Critical driving situations may include:

Emergency stop.

In the event of an accident, the system can

bring the vehicle to a halt automatically without

intervention by the driver in certain situations.

This can reduce the risk of a further collision

and the consequences thereof.

If the vehicle includes the front-end collision

warning or front-end collision warning with

braking feature, impending collisions with vehi‐

cles driving ahead or stopped in front of you

can also be detected within the system's

range.

Harder vehicle braking

It can be necessary to bring the vehicle in cer‐

tain situations to a halt quicker.

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Here, a higher braking pressure must be gen‐

erated for a short period when pressing the

brake pedal than during automatic braking.

This interrupts automatic braking.

Interrupting automatic braking

It can be necessary to interrupt automatic

braking in certain situations, e.g., for an evasive

maneuver.

Interrupt automatic braking:

▷

By pressing the brake pedal.

By pressing the accelerator pedal.

At standstill

After coming to a halt, the brake is released

automatically.

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