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It also describes features that are not necessarily

available in your vehicle, e. g., due to the selected

options or country versions. This also applies to

safety-related functions and systems. When us‐

ing these functions and systems, the applicable

laws and regulations must be observed.

Vehicle features and

options

This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐

cific and optional features offered with the series.

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 impacts

in which safety belts alone would not provide ad‐

equate 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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▷ Dashboard and windshield on the front pas‐

senger side must stay clear - do not attach

adhesive labels or coverings and do not at‐

tach brackets or cables, for instance for GPS

devices or mobile phones.

Ejection Mitigation

The head airbag system is designed as an ejec‐

tion mitigation countermeasure to reduce the

likelihood of ejections of vehicle occupants

through side windows during rollovers or side im‐

pact events.

▷ Do not apply adhesive materials to the airbag

cover panels, do not cover them or modify

them in any way.

Knee airbag

The knee airbag supports the legs in a frontal im‐

pact.

▷ Do not use the cover of the front airbag on

the front passenger side as a storage area.

▷ Do not place slip covers, seat cushions or

other objects on the front passenger seat

that are not specifically suited for seats with

integrated side airbags.

Protective action

Airbags are not triggered in every impact situa‐

tion, for instance in less severe accidents or rear-

end collisions.

▷ Do not hang pieces of clothing, such as jack‐

ets, over the backrests.

Information on optimum effect of the

airbags

▷ Never modify either the individual compo‐

nents or the wiring in the airbag system. This

also applies to steering wheel covers, the

dashboard, and the seats.

WARNING

▷ Do not remove the airbag system.

If the seat position is incorrect 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 trig‐

gering. There is a risk of injuries or danger to

life. Follow the information on achieving the op‐

timum protective effect of the airbag system.

Even when you follow all instructions very

closely, injury from contact with the airbags can‐

not be fully ruled out in certain situations.

The ignition and inflation noise may lead to

short-term and, in most cases, temporary hear‐

ing impairment in sensitive occupants.

Vehicle modifications for a person with disabili‐

ties may affect the air bag system; contact BMW

Customer Relations for further information.

▷ Keep a distance from the airbags.

▷ 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 triggered.

Warnings and information on the airbags are also

found on the sun visors.

Functional readiness of the

airbag system

▷ Make sure that occupants keep their heads

away from the side airbag.

▷ Make sure that the front passenger is sitting

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 trigger‐

ing of the airbag system. There is a risk of in‐

jury. Do not touch individual components.

▷ There should be no additional persons, ani‐

mals or objects between an airbag and a per‐

son.

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WARNING

Safety information

Improperly executed work can lead to failure,

malfunction or unintentional triggering of the

airbag system. In the case of a malfunction, the

airbag system might not trigger as intended de‐

spite the accident severity. There is a risk of in‐

juries or danger to life. Have the airbag system

checked, repaired, dismantled and scrapped by

a dealer’s service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop.

WARNING

To ensure the front-seat passenger airbag

function, the system must be able to detect

whether a person is sitting in the front passen‐

ger seat. The entire seat cushion area must be

used for this purpose. There is a risk of injuries

or danger to life. Make sure that the front pas‐

senger keeps his or her feet in the floor area.

Malfunction of the automatic

deactivation system

When transporting older children and adults, the

front-seat passenger airbags may be deactivated

in certain sitting positions. In this case, the indi‐

cator light for the front-seat passenger airbags

lights up.

Correct function

When the ignition is switched on, the

warning light 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 light goes out.

Airbag system malfunctioning

▷ Warning light does not come on when the ig‐

nition is switched on.

If it is not possible to activate the airbags, have

the person sit in the rear.

▷ The warning light lights up continuously.

To enable correct recognition of the occupied

seat cushion.

Automatic deactivation of the

front-seat passenger airbags

▷ Do not attach covers, cushions, ball mats or

other items to the front passenger seat un‐

less they are specifically determined to be

safe for use on the front passenger seat.

Concept

The system reads if the front passenger seat is

occupied by measuring the human body's resist‐

ance.

▷ Do not place any electronic devices on the

front passenger seat if a child restraint sys‐

tem is to be installed on it.

Front, knee, and side airbag on the front pas‐

senger's side are activated or deactivated.

▷ Do not place objects under the seat that

could press against the seat from below.

General information

▷ No moisture in or on the seat.

Before transporting a child on the front passen‐

ger seat, refer to the safety information and in‐

structions for children on the front passenger

seat, see Children.

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Indicator light for the front-seat

passenger airbags

Strength of the driver's and

front-seat passenger airbag

The explosive power that activates driver's/front-

seat passenger airbags very much depends on

the positions of the driver's/front passenger seat.

To maintain the accuracy of this function over

the long term, calibrate the front seats as soon as

a respective message appears on the Control

Display.

Calibrating the front seats

The indicator light for the front-seat passenger

airbags indicates the operating state of the front-

seat passenger airbags.

WARNING

There is a risk of jamming when moving the

seats. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage

to property. Make sure that the area of move‐

ment of the seat is clear prior to any adjust‐

ment.

The light indicates whether the airbags are either

activated or deactivated.

▷ The indicator light lights up

when a child is properly

seated in a child restraint sys‐

tem or when the seat is

empty. The airbags on the

front passenger side are not

activated.

A corresponding message appears on the Con‐

trol Display.

1. Press the switch and move the respective

seat all the way forward, until it stops.

▷ The indicator light does not light up when, for

instance a correctly seated person of suffi‐

cient size is detected on the seat. The air‐

bags on the front passenger side are acti‐

vated.

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 disappears.

Detected child restraint systems

If the message continues to be displayed, repeat

the calibration.

The system generally detects children seated in

a child restraint system, particularly in child re‐

straint systems required by NHTSA at the point

in time when the vehicle was manufactured. Af‐

ter installing a child restraint system, make sure

that the indicator light for the front-seat passen‐

ger airbags lights up. This indicates that the child

restraint system has been detected and the

front-seat passenger airbags are not activated.

If the message does not disappear after a repeat

calibration, have the system checked as soon as

possible.

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.

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All wheels green

General information

System is active and will issue a warning related

to the tire inflation pressures stored during the

last reset.

Sensors in the tire valves measure the tire infla‐

tion pressure and, depending on the model, the

tire temperature.

With use of the system follow further information

found under Tire inflation pressure, refer to

page 212.

One to four yellow wheels

A flat tire or major drop in the tire inflation pres‐

sure has occurred in the indicated tires.

Functional requirements

The following conditions must be met for the

system; otherwise, reliable flagging of a loss of

tire inflation pressure is not assured:

Gray wheels

It may not be possible to identify tire pressure

losses.

Possible causes:

▷ After a tire or wheel replacement, a reset was

performed with the correct tire inflation pres‐

sure.

▷ Malfunction.

▷ The system is being reset.

▷ After the tire inflation pressure was adjusted

to a new value, a reset was performed.

Additonal information

▷ Wheels with TPM wheel electronics.

The status control display additionally shows the

current tire inflation pressures and, depending on

the model, tire temperatures. It shows the actual

values read; they may vary depending on driving

style or weather conditions.

Status display

Current status

The system status can be displayed on the Con‐

trol Display, e.g., whether or not the system is ac‐

tive.

Resetting the system

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "Vehicle status"

3.

"Tire Pressure Monitor"

3.

"Tire Pressure Monitor"

4. Start the engine but do not drive off.

5. Reset tire inflation pressure: "Perform reset".

6. Drive away.

The current status is displayed.

Tire conditions

The wheels are displayed in gray and the follow‐

ing is displayed "Resetting Tire Pressure

Monitor…".

General information

Tire and system status are indicated by the color

of the wheels and a SMS text message on the

Control Display.

After driving faster than 19 mph/30 km/h for a

short period, the set tire inflation pressures are

accepted as reference values. The reset is com‐

pleted automatically while driving.

After a successfully completed reset, the wheels

on the Control Display are shown in green and

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"Tire Pressure Monitor active. See label for

recommended pressures." is displayed.

Measure

1. Check the tire pressure and correct as

needed.

You may interrupt this trip at any time. When you

continue the reset resumes automatically.

2. Reset the system.

Messages

If the tire inflation pressure is too

low

General information

Message

A low tire inflation pressure may cause the DSC

Dynamic Stability Control to be switched on.

A yellow warning light is illuminated in

the instrument cluster.

Safety information

In addition, a symbol with a Check Control mes‐

sage appears on the Control Display.

WARNING

Symbol Possible cause

A damaged regular tire with low or missing tire

inflation pressure impacts handling, such as

steering and braking response. There is a risk

of an accident. Do not continue driving. Repair

the flat tire or replace the wheel.

There is a tire inflation pressure loss.

No reset was performed for the sys‐

tem. The system issues a warning

based on the tire inflation pressures

stored during the last reset.

If a tire inflation pressure check is

required

Measure

1. Reduce your speed and drive moderately. Do

not exceed a speed of 80 mph/130 km/h.

Message

A symbol with a Check Control message ap‐

pears on the Control Display.

2. At the next opportunity, for instance gas sta‐

tion, check and correct the tire inflation pres‐

sure in all four tires, if necessary.

Symbol Possible cause

3. Reset the system.

The system has detected a wheel

change, but no reset was done.

If there is a significant loss of tire

inflation pressure

No reset was performed for the sys‐

tem. The system issues a warning

based on the tire inflation pressures

stored during the last reset.

Message

A yellow warning light is illuminated in

the instrument cluster.

Inflation was not carried out accord‐

ing to specifications.

In addition, a symbol with the affected tire ap‐

pears in a Check Control message on the Con‐

trol Display.

The tire inflation pressure has fallen

below the level of the last reset.

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These circumstances may cause a warning

when temperatures fall very sharply.

Symbol Possible cause

There is a flat tire or a major loss in

tire inflation pressure.

Sudden tire pressure loss

No reset was performed for the sys‐

tem. The system issues a warning

based on the tire inflation pressures

stored during the last reset.

The system cannot indicate sudden serious tire

damage caused by external circumstances.

Failure to perform a reset

The system does not function properly if a reset

has not been carried out, for instance a flat tire is

reported though tire inflation pressures are cor‐

rect.

Measure

Reduce your speed and stop cautiously. Avoid

sudden braking and steering maneuvers.

Actions in the event of a flat tire

Malfunction

1. Identify the damaged tire.

The yellow warning light flashes and is

then illuminated continuously. A Check

Control message is displayed. It may not

be possible to identify tire pressure losses.

To do this, check the air pressure in all four

tires, for instance using the tire pressure gage

of a flat tire kit.

If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is

correct, the Tire Pressure Monitor may not

have been initialized. In this case, initialize the

system.

Examples and recommendations in the following

situations:

▷ A wheel without TPM wheel electronics is

mounted: have it checked by a dealer’s serv‐

ice center or another qualified service center

or repair shop as needed.

If identification of flat tire damage is not pos‐

sible, please contact a dealer’s service center

or another qualified service center or repair

shop.

▷ Malfunction: have system checked by a deal‐

er’s service center or another qualified serv‐

ice center or repair shop.

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

changing the wheel.

▷ The system was unable to complete the re‐

set. Perform a system reset again.

Use of sealant, for instance from the flat tire kit,

may damage the TPM wheel electronics. In this

case, have the electronics checked and replaced

at the next opportunity.

▷ Interference caused by systems or devices

with the same radio frequency: after leaving

the area of the interference, the system auto‐

matically becomes active again.

System limits

Temperature

The tire inflation pressure depends on the tire's

temperature.

Declaration according to NHTSA/

FMVSS 138 Tire Pressure

Monitoring System

Each tire, including the spare (if provided) should

be checked monthly when cold and inflated to

the inflation pressure recommended by the vehi‐

cle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire in‐

flation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of

a different size than the size indicated on the ve‐

Driving or exposure to the sun will increase the

tire's temperature, thus increasing the tire infla‐

tion pressure.

The tire inflation pressure is reduced when the

tire temperature falls again.

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hicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you

should determine the proper tire inflation pres‐

sure for those tires.) As an added safety feature,

your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pres‐

sure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates

a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of

your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accord‐

ingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illumi‐

nates, you should stop and check your tires as

soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper

pressure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated

tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to

tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel effi‐

ciency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehi‐

cle's handling and stopping ability. Please note

that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire

maintenance, and it is the driver's responsibility

to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-

inflation has not reached the level to trigger illu‐

mination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.

Your vehicle has also been equipped with a

TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the

system is not operating properly. The TPMS

malfunction indicator is combined with the low

tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a

malfunction, the telltale will flash for approxi‐

mately one minute and then remain continuously

illuminated. This sequence will continue upon

subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the mal‐

function exists. When the malfunction indicator is

illuminated, the system may not be able to de‐

tect or signal low tire pressure as intended.

TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of

reasons, including the installation of replacement

or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that

prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Al‐

ways check the TPMS malfunction telltale after

replacing one or more tires or wheels on your ve‐

hicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate

tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to

function properly.

FTM Flat Tire Monitor

Concept

The system detects tire inflation pressure loss

on the basis of rotation speed differences be‐

tween the individual wheels while driving.

In the event of a tire inflation pressure loss, the

diameter and therefore the rotational speed of

the corresponding wheel changes. The differ‐

ence will be detected and reported as a flat tire.

The system does not measure the actual infla‐

tion pressure in the tires.

Functional requirements

The following conditions must be met for the

system; otherwise, reliable flagging of a loss of

tire inflation pressure is not assured:

▷ After a tire or wheel replacement, an initializa‐

tion was performed with the correct tire infla‐

tion pressure.

▷ After the tire inflation pressure was adjusted

to a new value, an initialization was per‐

formed.

Status display

The current status of the flat tire monitor can be

displayed, for instance whether the RPA is active.

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "Vehicle status"

3.

"Flat Tire Monitor"

The status is displayed.

Initialization required

An initialization must be performed in the follow‐

ing situations:

▷ After the tire inflation pressure has been ad‐

justed.

▷ After a tire or wheel replacement.

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Performing initialization

1. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.

Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐

vers.

When initializing, the set tire inflation pressures

serve as reference values in order to detect a flat

tire. Initialization is started by confirming the tire

inflation pressures.

2. Identify the damaged wheel. To do this,

check the air pressure in all four tires, for in‐

stance using the tire pressure gage of a flat

tire kit. If the tire inflation pressure in all tires is

correct, the Flat Tire Monitor may not have

been initialized. In this case, initialize the sys‐

tem.

Do not initialize the system when driving with

snow chains.

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "Vehicle status"

3. Repair the flat tire, e.g., with a flat tire kit or by

changing the wheel.

3.

"Flat Tire Monitor"

4. Start the engine but do not drive off.

5. Start the initialization with: "Perform reset"

6. Drive away.

System limits

The system could be delayed or malfunction in

the following situations:

The initialization is completed while driving,

which can be interrupted at any time.

▷ A natural, even tire inflation pressure loss in

all four tires will not be recognized. Therefore,

check the tire inflation pressure regularly.

The initialization automatically continues when

driving resumes.

▷ Sudden serious tire damage caused by exter‐

nal circumstances cannot be recognized in

advance.

Messages

Safety information

▷ When the system has not been initialized.

▷ When driving on a snowy or slippery road sur‐

face.

WARNING

A damaged regular tire with low or missing tire

inflation pressure impacts handling, such as

steering and braking response. There is a risk

of an accident. Do not continue driving. Repair

the flat tire or replace the wheel.

▷ Sporty driving style: spinning traction wheels,

high lateral acceleration (drifting).

▷ When driving with snow chains.

Intelligent Safety

Indication of a flat tire

Concept

Intelligent Safety enables central operation of the

driver assistance system.

A yellow warning light is illuminated in

the instrument cluster.

In addition, a symbol with a Check Control mes‐

sage appears on the Control Display.

Depending on how the vehicle is equipped, Intel‐

ligent Safety consists of one or more systems

that can help prevent an imminent collision.

These systems are active automatically every

time the engine is started using the Start/Stop

button:

Symbol Possible cause

There is a flat tire or a major loss in

tire inflation pressure.

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▷ Approach control warning with City light brak‐

ing function, refer to page 146.

Overview

▷ Pedestrian warning, refer to page 149.

Button in the vehicle

Safety information

WARNING

The system cannot serve as a substitute for the

driver’s personal judgment in assessing visibility

and traffic situation. There is a risk of an acci‐

dent. Adjust driving style to traffic conditions.

Watch traffic closely and actively intervene

where appropriate.

Intelligent Safety button

Camera

WARNING

Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a sub‐

stitute for the driver’s personal judgment. Due

to its limits, the system might not output warn‐

ings or reactions or these might be output late,

incorrectly, or without justification. There is a

risk of an accident. Adjust driving style to traffic

conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively in‐

tervene where appropriate.

The camera is installed near the interior mirror.

WARNING

Keep the windshield in front of the interior mirror

clean and clear.

Due to system limits, individual functions can

malfunction during tow-starting/towing with the

Intelligent Safety systems activated. There is a

risk of an accident. Switch all Intelligent Safety

systems off prior to tow-starting/towing.

Switching on/off

The Intelligent Safety systems are automatically

active after every departure.

Press button: the systems are switched

off. The LED goes out.

Press button: the systems are switched on. The

LED lights up.

Settings can be made on the Control Display.

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Detection range

Approach control warning

with City light braking

function

Concept

The system can help prevent accidents. If an ac‐

cident cannot be prevented, the system will help

reduce the collision speed.

The system sounds a warning before an immi‐

nent collision and activates brakes independ‐

ently, if needed.

Objects that the system can detect are taken

into account.

The automatic braking intervention is done with

limited force and duration.

Safety information

A camera in the area of the interior mirror con‐

trols the system.

WARNING

The approach control warning is available even if

cruise control has been deactivated.

The system cannot serve as a substitute for the

driver’s personal judgment in assessing visibility

and traffic situation. There is a risk of an acci‐

dent. Adjust driving style to traffic conditions.

Watch traffic closely and actively intervene

where appropriate.

With the vehicle approaching another vehicle in‐

tentionally, the approach control warning and

braking are delayed in order to avoid false sys‐

tem reactions.

General information

WARNING

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.

Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a sub‐

stitute for the driver’s personal judgment. Due

to its limits, the system might not output warn‐

ings or reactions or these might be output late,

incorrectly, or without justification. There is a

risk of an accident. Adjust driving style to traffic

conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively in‐

tervene where appropriate.

Appropriate braking kicks in at speeds of up to

35 mph/60 km/h.

WARNING

Due to system limits, individual functions can

malfunction during tow-starting/towing with the

Intelligent Safety systems activated. There is a

risk of an accident. Switch all Intelligent Safety

systems off prior to tow-starting/towing.

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Setting the warning time

The warning time can be set.

Via iDrive:

Overview

Button in the vehicle

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "Vehicle settings"

3. "Intelligent Safety"

4. "Warning time"

5. Select the desired setting.

The selected time is stored for the driver profile

currently used.

Intelligent Safety button

Warning with braking function

Display

If a collision with a vehicle detected in this way is

imminent, a warning symbol appears on the in‐

strument cluster.

Camera

Symbol Measure

Symbol lights up red: prewarning.

Brake and increase distance.

Symbol flashes red and an acoustic

signal sounds: acute warning.

The camera is installed near the interior mirror.

Brake and make an evasive maneu‐

ver, if necessary.

Keep the windshield in front of the interior mirror

clean and clear.

Prewarning

Switching on/off

This warning is issued, for instance when there is

the impending danger of a collision or the dis‐

tance to the vehicle ahead is too small.

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.

Re-press button: the system is switched on. The

LED lights up.

The driver must intervene actively when there is

an acute warning. If necessary, the driver is as‐

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sisted by a minor automatic braking intervention

in a possible risk of collision.

Thus, a system reaction might not come or

might come late.

Acute warnings can also be triggered without

previous forewarning.

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

tected:

▷ Slow moving vehicles when you approach

them at high speed.

Braking intervention

The warning prompts the driver to react. During

a warning, the maximum braking force is used.

Prerequisite for the brake booster is sufficiently

quick and hard stepping on the brake pedal. If

there is a risk of collision, the system may assist

with braking. When the vehicle is traveling at a

low speed, the vehicle may come to a complete

stop.

▷ Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front of you,

or sharply decelerating vehicles.

▷ Vehicles with an unusual rear appearance.

▷ Two-wheeled vehicles ahead of you.

Functional limitations

The system may not be fully functional in the fol‐

lowing situations:

Manual transmission: during a braking interven‐

tion up to a complete stop, the engine may be

shut down.

▷ In heavy fog, wet conditions, or snowfall.

▷ In tight curves.

The braking intervention occurs only if vehicle

stability has not been restricted, for instance by

deactivating the DSC Dynamic Stability Control.

▷ If the driving stability control systems are lim‐

ited or deactivated, for instance DSC OFF.

▷ If the field of view of the camera in the mirror

is dirty or obscured.

The driver may cancel the braking intervention

by stepping on the accelerator pedal or by ac‐

tively moving the steering wheel.

▷ Up to 10 seconds after the start of the engine

via the Start/Stop button.

Object detection can be restricted. Follow the

limitations of the detection range and functional

restrictions.

▷ During calibration of the camera immediately

after vehicle delivery.

▷ If there are constant blinding effects because

of oncoming light, for instance from the sun

low in the sky.

System limits

Safety information

Warning sensitivity

The more sensitive the warning settings are, for

example the warning time, the more warnings are

displayed. Therefore, there may also be an ex‐

cess of premature or unjustified warnings and re‐

actions.

WARNING

The system can react not at all, too late, incor‐

rectly, or without justification due to the system

limits. There is a risk of accidents or risk of

damage to property. Follow the information re‐

garding the system limits and actively intervene

if needed.

Detection range

The system's detection potential is limited.

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area only if they are moving in the direction of the

central area.

Person warning with City

light braking function

Safety information

Concept

The system can help prevent accidents with pe‐

destrians.

WARNING

The system cannot serve as a substitute for the

driver’s personal judgment in assessing visibility

and traffic situation. There is a risk of an acci‐

dent. Adjust driving style to traffic conditions.

Watch traffic closely and actively intervene

where appropriate.

When driving at city speeds, the system will is‐

sue a warning if there is imminent risk of a colli‐

sion with pedestrians, and support this with a

light braking function.

The camera in the area of the interior mirror con‐

trols the system.

General information

WARNING

With sufficient brightness, the system warns

about possible collision danger with pedestrians

starting at approx. 6 mph/10 km/h to approx.

35 mph/60 km/h and assists with braking before

a collision.

Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a sub‐

stitute for the driver’s personal judgment. Due

to its limits, the system might not output warn‐

ings or reactions or these might be output late,

incorrectly, or without justification. There is a

risk of an accident. Adjust driving style to traffic

conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively in‐

tervene where appropriate.

The system reacts to people who are within the

detection range of the system.

Detection range

WARNING

Due to system limits, individual functions can

malfunction during tow-starting/towing with the

Intelligent Safety systems activated. There is a

risk of an accident. Switch all Intelligent Safety

systems off prior to tow-starting/towing.

The detection area in front of the vehicle is div‐

ided into two areas:

▷ Central area, arrow 1, directly in front of the

vehicle.

▷ Expanded area, arrow 2, to the right and left

of the central area.

A collision is imminent if pedestrians are located

within the central area. A warning is issued about

pedestrians who are located within the extended

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Warning with braking function

Display

Button in the vehicle

If a collision with a person detected in this way is

imminent, a warning symbol appears on the in‐

strument cluster.

The red symbol is displayed and a signal

sounds.

Intervene immediately by braking or make an

evasive maneuver.

Braking intervention

Intelligent Safety button

The warning prompts the driver to react. During

a warning, the maximum braking force is used.

Prerequisite for the brake booster is sufficiently

quick and hard stepping on the brake pedal. If

there is a risk of collision, the system may assist

with braking. When the vehicle is traveling at a

low speed, the vehicle may come to a complete

stop.

Camera

Manual transmission: during a braking interven‐

tion up to a complete stop, the engine may be

shut down.

The braking intervention occurs only if vehicle

stability has not been restricted, for instance by

deactivating the DSC Dynamic Stability Control.

The camera is installed near the interior mirror.

Keep the windshield in front of the interior mirror

clean and clear.

The driver may cancel the braking intervention

by stepping on the accelerator pedal or by ac‐

tively moving the steering wheel.

Switching on/off

Object detection can be restricted. Follow the

limitations of the detection range and functional

restrictions.

Switching on automatically

The system is automatically active after every

driving off.

System limits

Switching off

Safety information

Press button: the systems are switched

off. The LED goes out.

WARNING

Press button: the systems are switched on. The

LED lights up.

The system can react not at all, too late, incor‐

rectly, or without justification due to the system

limits. There is a risk of accidents or risk of

damage to property. Follow the information re‐

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garding the system limits and actively intervene

if needed.

Lane departure warning

Concept

The lane departure warning alerts when the vehi‐

cle on roads with lane markings is about to leave

the lane.

Detection range

The detection potential of the camera is limited.

Thus, a warning might not be issued or be is‐

sued late.

General information

Depending on the country version, the system

issues a warning at speeds between

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

tected:

▷ Partially covered pedestrians.

35 mph/55 km/h and 45 mph/70 km/h.

▷ Pedestrians that are not detected as such be‐

cause of the viewing angle or contour.

When switching on the system below this speed,

a message is displayed in the instrument cluster.

▷ Pedestrians outside of the detection range.

Warnings are issued by means of a steering

wheel vibration. The time of the warning may

vary depending on the current driving situation.

▷ Pedestrians having a body size less than

32 in/80 cm.

The system does not provide a warning if the

turn signal is set before leaving the lane.

Functional limitations

The system may not be fully functional or may

not be available in the following situations:

Safety information

▷ In heavy fog, wet conditions, or snowfall.

▷ In tight curves.

WARNING

▷ If the driving stability control systems are de‐

activated, for instance DSC OFF.

The system cannot serve as a substitute for the

driver’s personal judgment in assessing road

and traffic safety. There is a risk of an accident.

Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch

traffic closely and actively intervene where ap‐

propriate. Do not jerk the steering wheel in re‐

sponse to a warning.

▷ If the field of view of the camera or the wind‐

shield are dirty or covered.

▷ Up to 10 seconds after the start of the engine

via the Start/Stop button.

▷ During calibration of the camera immediately

after vehicle delivery.

▷ If there are constant blinding effects because

of oncoming light, for instance from the sun

low in the sky.

WARNING

Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a sub‐

stitute for the driver’s personal judgment. Due

to its limits, the system might not output warn‐

ings or reactions or these might be output late,

incorrectly, or without justification. There is a

risk of an accident. Adjust driving style to traffic

conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively in‐

tervene where appropriate.

▷ When it is dark outside.

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Issued warning

Button in the vehicle

If you leave the lane

If you leave the lane and if a lane marking has

been detected, the steering wheel vibrates.

If the turn signal is switched on before changing

the lane, a warning is not issued.

End of warning

The warning is canceled in the following situa‐

tions:

▷ Automatically after approx. 3 seconds.

▷ When returning to your own lane.

▷ When braking hard.

Lane departure warning

▷ When using the turn signal.

Camera

System limits

Safety information

WARNING

The system can react not at all, too late, incor‐

rectly, or without justification due to the system

limits. There is a risk of accidents or risk of

damage to property. Follow the information re‐

garding the system limits and actively intervene

if needed.

The camera is installed near the interior mirror.

Keep the windshield in front of the interior mirror

clean and clear.

Switching on/off

Functional limitations

Press button.

The system may not be fully functional in the fol‐

lowing situations:

▷ On: the LED lights up.

▷ Off: the LED goes out.

▷ In heavy fog, wet conditions, or snowfall.

▷ In the event of missing, worn, poorly visible,

merging, diverging, or multiple lane markings

such as in construction areas.

The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐

rently used.

▷ When lane markings are covered in snow, ice,

dirt or water.

Display in the instrument cluster

▷ In tight curves or on narrow lanes.

▷ Lines: system is activated.

▷ When the lane markings are covered by ob‐

jects.

▷ Arrows: at least one lane marking was

detected and warnings can be issued.

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▷ When driving very close to the vehicle in front

of you.

Safety information

▷ When driving toward bright lights.

WARNING

▷ When the windshield in front of the interior

mirror is fogged over, dirty or covered with

stickers, etc.

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 an accident. Make

sure that the driver is rested and alert. Adjust

driving style to traffic conditions.

▷ During calibration of the camera immediately

after vehicle delivery.

Brake force display

Function

Concept

The system is switched on each time the engine

is started and cannot be switched off.

Additional brake lights indicate emergency brak‐

ing to the traffic behind. This can reduce the risk

of a rear-end collision.

After travel has begun, the system monitors cer‐

tain aspects of the driver's behavior, so that de‐

creasing alertness or fatigue can be detected.

General information

This procedure takes the following criteria into

account:

▷ Personal driving style, for instance steering

behavior.

▷ Driving conditions, for instance length of trip.

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

system is active and can display a recommenda‐

tion to take a break.

▷ During normal brake application, the outer

brake lights light up.

Break recommendation

If the driver becomes less alert or fatigued, a

message is displayed in the Control Display with

the recommendation to take a break.

▷ During heavy brake application, the inner

brake lights additionally light up.

A recommendation to take a break is displayed

only once during an uninterrupted trip.

Alertness assistant

After a break, another recommendation to take a

break cannot be displayed until after approxi‐

mately 45 minutes.

Concept

The system can detect decreasing alertness or

fatigue of the driver during long, monotonous

trips, for instance on highways. In this situation, it

is recommended that the driver takes a break.

System limits

The function may be limited in the following sit‐

uations, for instance and will either output an in‐

correct warning or no warning at all:

▷ When the clock is set incorrectly.

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▷ When the vehicle speed is mainly below

about 43 mph/70 km/h.

▷ With a sporty driving style, such as during

rapid acceleration or when cornering fast.

▷ In active driving situations, such as when

changing lanes frequently.

▷ When the road surface is poor.

▷ In the event of strong side winds.

The system is reset approx. 45 minutes after

parking the vehicle, for instance in the case of a

break during longer trips on highways.

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