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available, or may become available in the fu-

ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.

Vehicle features and options

Additional information:

This chapter describes model-specific equip-

ment, systems, and functions that are currently

Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.

Airbags

1

Front airbag, driver

Front airbag, front passenger

Head airbag

4

5

Side airbag

Knee airbag

2

3

Front airbags

Side airbag

In the event of a side collision, the side airbag

protects the side of the body in the chest and

lap area.

The front airbag helps protect the driver and

front passenger in the event of a frontal impact

in which the seat belts alone would not provide

adequate protection.

The availability of the side airbag in the rear

depends on the national-market version.

In the event of a side collision, the side airbag

in the rear protects the chest and lap area on

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the side of the bodies of the occupants in the

outer rear seats.

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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 deployed.

Head airbag

In the event of a side collision, the head airbag

protects the head.

Adjust seat and steering wheel so that

hands can be crossed over the steering

wheel. Select the settings so that the

shoulder rests against the backrest when

crossing the hands and the upper body

is as far back as possible while still main-

taining a comfortable grip on the steering

wheel.

Ejection Mitigation

The head airbag system is designed as an

ejection mitigation countermeasure to reduce

the likelihood of ejections of vehicle occupants

through side windows during rollovers or side

collision events.

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Make sure that the front passenger is sit-

ting correctly, i.e., with their feet and legs in

the footwell, not resting on the dashboard.

Knee airbag

The availability of the knee airbag depends on

the national-market version.

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Make sure that occupants keep their heads

away from the side airbag.

The knee airbag protects the legs in the event

of a frontal impact.

There should be no additional persons, an-

imals or objects between an airbag and a

person.

Protective effect

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Dashboard and windshield on the pas-

senger's side must stay clear - do not at-

tach adhesive film or coverings and do not

attach brackets or cables, for instance for

navigation devices or mobile phones.

General information

Airbags are not deployed in every impact sit-

uation, e.g., in less severe accidents.

Do not bond the airbag cover panels with

adhesive, do not cover them or modify

them in any way.

Information on optimum protective

effect of the airbags

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Do not use the cover of the front airbag on

the passenger's side as a storage area.

Warning

If the seat position is incorrect, the seat

belts are fastened incorrectly or the deploy-

ment area of the airbags is impaired, the

airbag system cannot provide protection as

intended and may cause additional injuries

due to deployment. There is a risk of injury

or danger to life. Follow the information on

achieving the optimum protective effect of the

airbag system.

Keep storage compartments near the air-

bags closed, e.g., glove compartment or

center armrest.

▷

Do not place slip covers, seat cushions,

or other objects on the front seats unless

they are specifically designed for seats with

integrated airbags.

Do not hang pieces of clothing such as

jackets over the backrests.

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Keep a distance from the airbags.

Fasten the seat belts correctly.

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Do not modify individual components or

wiring. This also applies to steering wheel

covers, the dashboard, and the seats.

Display in the instrument cluster

When drive-ready state is turned on,

the warning light in the instrument

cluster illuminates briefly, thereby indi-

cating the operational readiness of the entire

airbag system and the seat belt tensioners.

Do not disassemble the airbag system.

Even when you follow all instructions very

closely, injury from contact with the airbags

cannot be fully ruled out in certain situations.

The ignition and inflation noise may lead

to short-term and, in most cases, temporary

hearing impairment in sensitive occupants.

Malfunction

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Warning light does not illuminate

when drive-ready state is turned on.

Vehicle modifications for a person with disabil-

ities may affect the air bag system; contact

BMW Customer Relations for further informa-

tion.

▷

The warning light illuminates con-

tinuously.

The airbag system or the seat belt tension-

ers may not be operational. Have the vehicle

checked immediately by an authorized service

center or another qualified service center or

repair shop.

Warnings and information on the airbags are

also found on the sun visors.

Operational readiness of the airbag

system

Setting the front seat positions

The power that deploys the driver's/front

passenger airbags depends on the position of

the driver's/front passenger seat.

Safety information

Warning

To maintain the accuracy of this function, cali-

brate the electrical front seats as soon as a re-

spective message appears on the control dis-

play.

Individual components can be hot after de-

ployment of the airbag system. There is a risk

of injury. Do not touch individual components.

Additional information:

Seats, refer to page 95.

Warning

Improperly executed work can lead to failure,

malfunction or unintentional deployment of

the airbag system. In the case of a malfunc-

tion, the airbag system might not deploy as

intended despite the accident severity. There

is a risk of injury or danger to life. Have the

airbag system checked, repaired, disassem-

bled, and scrapped by an authorized service

center or another qualified service center or

repair shop.

Automatic deactivation of

front passenger airbag

Principle

The system reads if the front passenger seat

is occupied by measuring the human body's

resistance.

The front passenger airbag is activated or de-

activated.

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After drive-ready state is switched on, the light

illuminates briefly and then indicates whether

the airbag is activated or deactivated.

General information

Before transporting a child on the front pass-

enger seat, refer to the safety information and

instructions for children on the front passenger

seat, see Children.

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The indicator light illuminates

when a child is properly

seated in a child restraint

system or when the seat is

empty. The airbag on the

front passenger's side is not

activated.

Safety information

Warning

To ensure the front passenger airbag func-

tion, the system must be able to detect

whether a person is sitting in the front pass-

enger seat. The entire seat surface must be

used for this purpose. There is a risk of injury

or danger to life. Make sure that the front

passenger keeps his or her feet in the foot-

well.

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The indicator light does not illuminate

when, for instance, a correctly seated per-

son of sufficient size is detected on the

seat. The airbag on the front passenger's

side is activated.

Fault of the automatic deactivation

system

For adolescents and adults, the front pass-

enger airbag may deactivate in certain seat

positions. In this case, the indicator light for

the front passenger airbag illuminates in the

headliner.

Functional requirements

To enable accurate recognition of the occupied

seat surface:

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Do not attach covers, cushions, ball mats

or other items to the front passenger seat

unless they are specifically determined to

be safe for use on the front passenger seat.

In this case, change the seat position so that

the front passenger airbag activates and the

indicator light goes out.

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Do not place objects under the seat that

can press against the seat from below.

If it is not possible to activate the airbags, have

the person sit in the rear seat.

Do not place any electronic devices on the

front passenger seat if a child restraint sys-

tem is to be installed on it.

Detected child restraint systems

The system generally detects children seated

in a child restraint system, particularly in child

restraint systems required by NHTSA at the

point in time when the vehicle was manufac-

tured. After installing a child restraint system,

make sure that the indicator light for the front

passenger airbag illuminates. This indicates

that the child restraint system has been de-

tected and the front passenger airbag is not

activated.

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No moisture in or on the seat.

Indicator light, front passenger

airbag

The front passenger airbag indicator light in

the headliner indicates the operating state of

the front passenger airbag.

The light indicates whether the airbag is acti-

vated or deactivated.

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Sensors

Collision warning systems

Depending on vehicle equipment, the Intelli-

gent Safety systems are controlled by the fol-

lowing sensors:

General information

Depending on the equipment, the vehicle has

different systems that can help prevent the risk

of imminent collision.

▷

Camera behind the windshield.

Front radar sensor.

Radar sensors, side, rear.

▷

Forward Collision Mitigation with brake in-

tervention, refer to page 167.

Additional information:

▷

Lane departure warning, refer to page 172.

Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 37.

Active Blind Spot Detection, refer to

page 175.

Turning on/turning off collision

warning systems

Depending on national-market version, some

of the systems are automatically activated

whenever you start driving.

▷

Rear-end collision preparation, refer to

page 177.

Safety information

The following functions are adjustable.

M MODE: The warning time setting cannot be

changed in SPORT driving mode or, depend-

ing on vehicle equipment, in TRACK driving

mode.

Warning

The system cannot serve as a substitute for

the driver’s personal judgment in assessing

the traffic situation. Based on the limits of

the system, it cannot independently react to

all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-

dent, injury, and property damage. Adjust

driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the

surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready

to take over steering and braking at any time,

and actively intervene where appropriate.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Driving settings"

4. "Driver Assistance"

5. "Safety and warnings"

6. Select the desired settings.

M MODE: the various driving modes affect the

availability of the collision warning systems.

Some collision warning systems are deacti-

vated depending on the driving mode selected.

Warning

Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a

substitute for the driver’s personal judgment.

Due to its limits, the system may not issue

warnings or responses, or these may be is-

sued late or in a manner that is not consis-

tent with their normal use. There is a risk of

accident, injury, and property damage. Adjust

driving style to traffic conditions. Watch sur-

rounding traffic closely and actively intervene

where appropriate

Additional information:

M Mode, refer to page 185

Resetting the settings

The settings of the collision warning systems

can be reset to the default settings at vehicle

outbound delivery.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

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3. "Driving settings"

avoided, the system can help reduce the se-

verity of the accident.

4. "Driver Assistance"

The system can issue a warning of a possible

risk of collision and activate the brakes inde-

pendently, if needed.

5. "Safety and warnings"

6. "Reset to recommended settings"

System limits

General information

Depending on the equipment version, the For-

ward Collision Mitigation system includes the

following functions:

Safety information

Warning

▷

Forward Collision Warning with braking

function, refer to page 170.

Because of system limitations, this system

may either not respond, or respond too late,

incorrectly, or without cause. There is a risk

of accident, injury, and property damage. Ac-

tively intervene as warranted. Refer to the in-

formation in this Owner’s Manual regarding

the scope of the system’s operation and limi-

tations.

▷

Daytime Pedestrian Collision Mitigation, re-

fer to page 171.

Safety information

Warning

The system cannot serve as a substitute for

the driver’s personal judgment in assessing

the traffic situation. Based on the limits of

the system, it cannot independently react to

all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-

dent, injury, and property damage. Adjust

driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the

surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready

to take over steering and braking at any time,

and actively intervene where appropriate.

Detection capability

The system's detection capability is limited.

The system only takes into account objects

that are located in the detection range of the

installed sensors and are detected by the sys-

tem.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the area

is monitored by cameras or radar sensors.

Thus, a system response might not come or

might come late.

Warning

System limits of the sensors

Additional information:

Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a

substitute for the driver’s personal judgment.

Due to its limits, the system may not issue

warnings or responses, or these may be is-

sued late or in a manner that is not consis-

tent with their normal use. There is a risk of

accident, injury, and property damage. Adjust

driving style to traffic conditions. Watch sur-

rounding traffic closely and actively intervene

where appropriate

Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 37.

Forward Collision Mitigation

with brake intervention

Principle

The Forward Collision Mitigation can help

prevent accidents. If an accident cannot be

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If necessary, the switch-off must be confirmed

successively on the control display.

Sensors

Depending on the equipment, the system is

controlled by the following sensors:

1.

Apps menu

▷

Camera behind the windshield.

Front radar sensor.

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Driving settings"

4. "Driver Assistance"

5. "Safety and warnings"

6. "Forward Collision Mitigation"

7. "Off"

Additional information:

Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 37.

Speed range

The system issues a warning of a possi-

ble risk of collision at speeds above approx.

3 mph/5 km/h.

Setting the warning time

1.

Apps menu

If the vehicle speed exceeds approx.

155 mph/250 km/h, the system is deactivated

temporarily.

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Driving settings"

4. "Driver Assistance"

5. "Safety and warnings"

6. "Forward Collision Mitigation"

7. Select the desired setting.

Some functions are deactivated earlier.

The system is enabled as soon as the speed

drops below these values again.

Turning the Forward Collision

Mitigation on/off

The more sensitive the warning time is set to

be, the more warnings will be displayed. The

system can therefore also issue more early or

unfounded warnings and reactions.

Turning on the system automatically

Depending on the national-market version, the

system is automatically active after every de-

parture.

Display in the instrument cluster

The following indicator lights and warning

lights are shown on the instrument cluster and,

depending on vehicle equipment, on the Head-

up display:

Turning on system manually

The system is activated by setting the warning

time.

Icon

Meaning

Additional information:

Risk of collision with a person, e.g., a

pedestrian.

Setting the warning time, refer to page 168.

Turning system off manually

Depending on national-market version, the ad-

justment can only be made when the vehicle is

at a standstill or in a very low speed range.

Risk of collision, for instance with a

preceding vehicle.

The corresponding indicator lights and warn-

ing lights may display differently if the system

detects multiple objects.

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A brake intervention can be canceled by de-

pressing the accelerator pedal with sufficient

force, releasing the brake pedal, or by actively

steering.

Warning function

The Forward Collision Mitigation warns on dif-

ferent warning levels, depending on the re-

spective hazardous situation.

City brake function: the brake intervention oc-

curs to up to approx. 50 mph/80 km/h.

In the event of a prewarning, a warning light

illuminates red. In the event of an acute warn-

ing, a warning light flashes red and a warning

tone sounds.

With radar sensor: the brake intervention oc-

curs to up to approx. 155 mph/250 km/h.

At speeds above approx. 130 mph/210 km/h,

only a brief brake intervention will occur.

In the event of a system warning, the driver

must intervene immediately and in accordance

with the situation.

System limits

▷

Red warning light illuminates:

A hazardous situation has been detected.

Increased awareness is required.

Safety information

Red warning light flashes:

Warning

There is a risk of collision. Intervene imme-

diately.

Because of system limitations, this system

may either not respond, or respond too late,

incorrectly, or without cause. There is a risk

of accident, injury, and property damage. Ac-

tively intervene as warranted. Refer to the in-

formation in this Owner’s Manual regarding

the scope of the system’s operation and limi-

tations.

A warning signal sounds:

There is a risk of collision. Intervene imme-

diately.

Automatic brake intervention:

Depending on the equipment and situation

in case of risk of imminent collision, the

system can also intervene with an auto-

matic brake intervention and automatically

decelerate the vehicle, if necessary, to a

complete stop.

Detection capability

The system's detection capability is limited.

The system only takes into account objects

that are located in the detection range of the

installed sensors and are detected by the sys-

tem.

When the brake pedal is depressed quickly and

hard, the maximum brake power of the vehicle

is used.

Automatic brake intervention

In case of a risk of collision, the system can

assist with an automatic brake intervention, if

necessary.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the area

is monitored by cameras or radar sensors.

Thus, a system response might not come or

might come late.

When the vehicle is traveling at a low speed,

the vehicle may come to a complete stop.

System limits of the sensors

Additional information:

Manual transmission: during a brake interven-

tion up to a complete stop, the engine may be

shut down.

Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 37.

During automatic brake intervention, Dynamic

Stability Control activates automatically.

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style is detected, warnings and brake interven-

tions occur less frequently.

Functional limitations

The system may be limited in the following

situations:

Safety information

Follow the safety information in Chapter “For-

ward Collision Mitigation”.

▷

In tight curves.

With limitation of the driving stability control

systems.

▷

Up to 10 seconds after turning on drive-

ready state using the Start/Stop button.

Display in the instrument cluster

If there is a risk of collision with a detected

vehicle, a warning light is displayed.

Also, do not use Forward Collision Mitigation

when towing.

Icon

Meaning

Forward Collision Warning with a de-

tected vehicle.

Forward Collision Warning

with braking function

Warning function

The warning prompts the driver to intervene.

Principle

The Forward Collision Warning with braking

function is a warning function that notifies the

driver of a possible risk of collision and brakes

automatically as necessary.

Additional information:

Forward Collision Mitigation, refer to page 167.

In the event of an accident, the system helps

by reducing impact speed.

System limits

General information

Follow the system limits in the "Forward Colli-

sion Mitigation" chapter.

General information

Detection range

The following situations may not be detected,

or only detected with a delay, for instance:

▷

Vehicle driving slowly in front and being ap-

proached at high speed.

▷

Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front of

you, or strongly decelerating vehicles.

Sensors detect the traffic situation in their de-

tection range.

▷

Vehicles with unusual rear designs.

Two-wheeled vehicles ahead of you.

The system issues a warning of a possible risk

of collision with vehicles at speeds above ap-

prox. 3 mph/5 km/h. The timing of warnings

may vary with the current driving situation.

Upper speed limit

If the vehicle speed exceeds approx.

155 mph/250 km/h, the system is deactivated

temporarily. As soon as the speed drops below

this value again, the system is reactivated.

The system considers the driver’s vehicle han-

dling when responding. If an active driving

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Warning function

The warning prompts the driver to intervene.

Daytime Pedestrian

Collision Mitigation

Additional information:

Forward Collision Mitigation, refer to page 167.

Principle

The Daytime Pedestrian Collision Mitigation is

a warning function that notifies the driver of a

possible risk of collision with pedestrians and

cyclists and brakes automatically as neces-

sary. The system issues warnings for speeds

that are common in towns and cities.

System limits

General information

Follow the system limits in the "Forward Colli-

sion Mitigation" chapter.

In the event of an accident, the system helps

by reducing impact speed.

Detection range

General information

The detection range in front of the vehicle is

divided into two areas:

▷

Central area, arrow 1, directly in front of the

vehicle.

Sensors detect the traffic situation in their de-

tection range.

▷

Extended area, arrows 2, to the right and

left of the central area.

The system issues a warning of a possible

risk of collision with pedestrians or cyclists at

speeds above approx. 3 mph/5 km/h.

There is a risk of collision if persons, e.g.,

pedestrians or cyclists, are located within the

central area. A warning is issued about pedes-

trians who are located within the extended

area only if they are moving in the direction of

the central area.

Safety information

Follow the safety information in Chapter “For-

ward Collision Mitigation”.

The following situations may not be detected,

for instance:

Display in the instrument cluster

If there is a risk of collision with a detected pe-

destrian or cyclist, a warning light is displayed.

▷

Partially covered pedestrians or bikes.

Pedestrians that are not detected as such

because of their contour or posture.

Icon

Meaning

Risk of collision with a person, e.g., a

pedestrian.

▷

Pedestrians who are too small for the sen-

sors to detect.

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driving style to traffic conditions. Watch sur-

rounding traffic closely and actively intervene

where appropriate Do not jerk the steering

wheel in response to a warning.

Upper speed limit

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the

system responds to pedestrians and cyclists

when your vehicle speed is less than approx.

50 mph/80 km/h.

Warning

Lane Departure Warning

Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a

substitute for the driver’s personal judgment.

Due to its limits, the system may not issue

warnings or responses, or these may be is-

sued late or in a manner that is not consis-

tent with their normal use. There is a risk of

accident, injury, and property damage. Adjust

driving style to traffic conditions. Watch sur-

rounding traffic closely and actively intervene

where appropriate

Principle

The lane departure warning alerts when the

vehicle is about to run off the road or exit the

lane.

General information

Functional requirement

The camera must detect the lane boundaries

for the lane departure warning to be active.

The areas of the sensors must be clean and

clear.

Sensors detect the traffic situation in their de-

tection range.

Sensors

The system is controlled by a camera behind

the windshield.

The system issues a warning starting at a min-

imum speed. The minimum speed is country-

specific and displayed on the control display.

Turning the Lane Departure

Warning on/off

Various warning functions from this system

help the driver keep their vehicle in their lane.

Turning on the system automatically

Depending on the national-market version, the

system is automatically active after every de-

parture.

The system does not provide a warning if the

turn signal is set in the respective direction be-

fore exiting the lane.

Safety information

Turning on system manually

The system is activated by setting the warning

time.

Warning

The system cannot serve as a substitute for

the driver’s personal judgment in assessing

road and traffic situations. There is a risk of

accident, injury, and property damage. Adjust

Additional information:

Setting the warning time, refer to page 173.

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6. "Vibration intensity"

Turning system off manually

7. Select the desired setting.

Depending on vehicle equipment and national-

market version, you must successively confirm

the switch-off on the control display.

The setting is applied to all collision warning

systems.

1.

Apps menu

Depending on the national-market

version: turning steering intervention

on/off

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Driving settings"

4. "Driver Assistance"

5. "Safety and warnings"

6. "Lane Departure Warning"

7. "Off"

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Driving settings"

4. "Driver Assistance"

5. "Safety and warnings"

6. "Lane Departure Warning"

7. "Steering intervention"

Setting Lane Departure Warning

Setting the warning time

Depending on the national-market version, the

steering intervention is automatically active af-

ter every driving off.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Driving settings"

4. "Driver Assistance"

5. "Safety and warnings"

6. "Lane Departure Warning"

7. Select the desired setting.

Display in the instrument cluster

Different system statuses are displayed on

the instrument cluster, depending on vehicle

equipment and national-market version.

▷

"Early"

Icon

Meaning

"Medium"

"Reduced"

Indicator light illuminates green: Sys-

tem is switched on. At least one lane

boundary has been detected on one

side of the vehicle. The system is

ready to intervene and issue warn-

ings. The system can perform steer-

ing interventions.

Some warnings are suppressed de-

pending on the situation, for instance

when purposely driving over lane mark-

ings in curves or with dynamic passing

without a turn signal.

Indicator light flashes green: System

is performing a steering intervention.

Setting the intensity of the steering

wheel vibration

1.

Apps menu

Warning function

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Driving settings"

4. "Driver Assistance"

5. "Feedback via steering wheel"

General information

Different warnings are issued by the Lane De-

parture Warning system, depending on situa-

tion and speed:

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Indicator lights and warning lights on the

instrument cluster.

End of warning

For instance, the warning or an active steering

intervention will be canceled in the following

situations:

▷

Vibration of steering wheel.

Steering intervention.

Warning tone.

▷

Automatically after a few seconds.

When returning to your own lane.

With hard accelerating or braking.

With hazard warning system switched on.

When flashing.

Steering wheel vibration

If you leave the lane and if a lane boundary

has been detected, the steering wheel vibrates

in accordance with the steering wheel vibration

setting.

While Dynamic Stability Control regulates

driving stability.

When the turn signal is switched on in the cor-

responding direction before changing the lane,

a warning is not issued.

▷

While Dynamic Stability Control is disabled.

Immediately following a steering interven-

tion by the vehicle systems.

Steering intervention

▷

With manual steering intervention.

Depending on the equipment and the national-

market version: if a lane marking is crossed in

the speed range up to 130 mph/210 km/h, the

system intervenes with a brief active steering

intervention in addition to vibrating. The sys-

tem supports the driver in keeping the vehicle

within the lane. The steering intervention can

be noticed on the steering wheel and can be

manually overridden at any time.

When another driver assistance system is

activated, if applicable.

▷

No lane boundaries detected.

When the system limits are reached.

Warning signal

A warning tone sounds if the driver does

not actively steer after the Lane Departure

Warning system has performed multiple active

steering interventions within three minutes.

During an active steering intervention, a light is

displayed on the instrument cluster.

▷

A short warning tone will sound after the

second steering intervention.

For instance, the steering intervention will be

suppressed in the following situations:

▷

A longer warning tone will sound following

the third steering intervention.

▷

With hard accelerating or braking.

When flashing.

In addition, a Check Control message is dis-

played.

With hazard warning system switched on.

In driving situation with high driving dynam-

ics.

The warning tone and Check Control message

advise the driver to pay closer attention to their

lane.

▷

While Dynamic Stability Control regulates

driving stability.

The longer warning tone is stopped if the

driver takes control of the steering.

Immediately following a steering interven-

tion by the vehicle systems.

When actively merging back to your own

lane after passing.

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System limits

General information

Follow the system limits in the "Collision warn-

ing systems" chapter.

Functional limitations

The system may be limited in the following

situations:

▷

In the event of missing, worn, poorly visible,

merging, diverging, or multiple lane boun-

daries such as in construction areas.

Radar sensors monitor the area behind and

next to the vehicle when traveling faster than a

minimum speed.

With lane boundaries that are covered in

snow, ice, dirt or water.

The minimum speed is country-specific and

displayed in the Active Blind Spot Detection

menu.

▷

In tight corners or on narrow roads.

With lane boundaries that are covered by

objects.

The system indicates whether there are vehi-

cles in your blind spot, arrow 1, or approaching

from behind in an adjacent lane, arrow 2. The

warning light in the exterior mirror illuminates

dimly.

▷

When driving very close to the vehicle in

front of you.

Up to 10 seconds after turning on drive-

ready state using the Start/Stop button.

Before you change lanes after setting the turn

signal, the system issues a warning in the

situations described above. The warning light

in the exterior mirror flashes and the steering

wheel vibrates.

While Dynamic Stability Control is disabled.

A Check Control message may be displayed

when the system is limited. A yellow warning

light also illuminates, depending on national-

market version.

When turning at a speed of up to approx.

12 mph/20 km/h, the steering wheel will not

vibrate.

Active Blind Spot Detection

Safety information

Follow the safety information in the "Forward

Collision Mitigation" chapter.

Principle

Active Blind Spot Detection detects vehicles

in the blind spot or vehicles approaching from

behind in the adjacent lane.

Sensors

The warning light in the exterior mirror gives

warnings at different levels.

The system is controlled by the following sen-

sors:

▷

Camera behind the windshield.

Radar sensors, side, rear.

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Functional requirement

Warning function

The areas of the sensors must be clean and

clear.

Warning light in exterior mirror

Turning Active Blind Spot Detection

on/off

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Driving settings"

4. "Driver Assistance"

5. "Safety and warnings"

6. "Active Blind Spot Detection"

7. Select the desired setting.

The warning light in the exterior mirror warns

of a possible collision with a detected vehicle.

Prewarning

The dimmed warning light in the exterior mirror

indicates when vehicles are in your blind spot

or approaching from the rear.

Adjusting the Active Blind Spot

Detection

Setting the warning time

1.

Apps menu

Acute warning

When an acute warning occurs, the steering

wheel vibrates briefly. The warning light in the

exterior mirror flashes brightly.

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Driving settings"

4. "Driver Assistance"

5. "Safety and warnings"

6. "Active Blind Spot Detection"

7. Select the desired setting.

An acute warning is issued if the following con-

ditions are met:

▷

Another vehicle is located in the critical

area.

Setting the intensity of the steering

wheel vibration

1.

Your own vehicle is approaching the other

lane.

Depending on the system setting when the

turn signal is turned on.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

The warning stops when the other vehicle has

left the critical area or the turn signal has been

turned off.

3. "Driving settings"

4. "Driver Assistance"

5. "Feedback via steering wheel"

6. "Vibration intensity"

7. Select the desired setting.

Warning light flashing

When the vehicle is unlocked, the warning light

in the exterior mirror flashes for self-testing

purposes.

The setting is applied to all collision warning

systems.

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General information

Follow the system limits in the "Collision warn-

ing systems" chapter.

Upper speed limit

If the vehicle speed exceeds approx.

155 mph/250 km/h, the system is deactivated

temporarily.

Radar sensors monitor the area behind the ve-

hicle.

If the vehicle speed falls below approx.

155 mph/250 km/h, the system is reactivated.

When a vehicle approaches from the rear at a

certain speed, the system can react as follows:

Displaying warnings

The number of warnings shown depends on

how the settings are configured. However,

there may also be an excess of unwarranted

warnings of critical situations.

▷

Where applicable, the hazard warning

flashers will be switched on.

▷

Where applicable, the PreCrash functions

are triggered.

Functional limitations

The system may be limited in the following

situations:

Safety information

Follow the safety information in the "Forward

Collision Mitigation" chapter.

▷

When a vehicle is approaching at a speed

much faster than your own.

Sensors

▷

In tight corners or on narrow roads.

The system is controlled by the radar sensors

on the sides and rear.

The bumper is dirty, iced up or covered,

for instance by stickers.

A Check Control message may be displayed

when the system is limited. A yellow warning

light also illuminates, depending on national-

market version.

Turning rear-end collision

preparation on/off

The system is automatically active when the

vehicle is turned on.

The system is deactivated when reversing.

Rear-end collision

preparation

System limits

General information

Follow the system limits in the "Collision warn-

ing systems" chapter.

Principle

Depending on the equipment and national-

market version, the rear-end collision prepara-

tion can react to vehicles approaching from be-

hind.

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to take over steering and braking at any time,

and actively intervene where appropriate.

Functional limitations

This function may be restricted if the speed

of the approaching vehicle is much higher or

similar to your own speed.

Sensors

The system is controlled by the radar sensors

on the sides at the rear.

Cross Traffic Warning

Activating/deactivating Cross Traffic

Warning

The system must be activated on the control

display for the Cross Traffic Warning to switch

on automatically.

Principle

At blind driveway exits or when driving out of

perpendicular parking spaces, road users ap-

proaching from the side are detected sooner

by the cross traffic warning than is possible

from the driver's seat.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

General information

3. "Driving settings"

4. "Driver Assistance"

5. "Parking and maneuvering"

6. Depending on the equipment, select the

following setting:

▷

"Rear warning"

"Front and rear warning"

Turning on the cross traffic warning

automatically

The system must be activated on the control

display. The system turns on automatically as

soon as Park Distance Control or a camera

view activates and you engage a gear position.

The area behind the vehicle is monitored by

sensors.

The system indicates approaching road users.

Follow the information in the "Parking assis-

tance systems" chapter.

If reverse gear is engaged, the rear system is

switched on.

Safety information

Depending on the national-market version, the

system is automatically active when the vehi-

cle is started.

Warning

The system cannot serve as a substitute for

the driver’s personal judgment in assessing

the traffic situation. Based on the limits of

the system, it cannot independently react to

all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-

dent, injury, and property damage. Adjust

driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the

surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready

Turning off the cross traffic warning

automatically

The system is automatically turned off in the

following situations:

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When the speed exceeds walking speed.

Depending on vehicle equipment: display in

camera image

When a certain distance covered is ex-

ceeded.

Warning function

General information

The control display shows the corresponding

view, an acoustic signal may sound as neces-

sary, and the warning light in the exterior mir-

ror flashes.

The respective boundary area, arrow 1, in the

camera image flashes red if vehicles are de-

tected by the sensors.

Visual warning

Warning light in exterior mirror

Yellow lines, arrow 2, mark the bumper of your

own vehicle.

Acoustic warning

In addition to the visual warning, a signal tone

sounds if your own vehicle moves into the re-

spective direction.

Depending on the national-market version, the

signal tone will already sound when the gear

position is engaged.

The warning light in the exterior mirror flashes

if the rear sensors detect other vehicles when

the vehicle is reversing.

System limits

System limits of the sensors

Additional information:

Display in the Park Distance Control view

Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 37.

Functional limitations

The function can be limited, for instance in the

following situations:

▷

In tight curves.

Crossing objects are moving at a very slow

or a very fast speed.

In the Park Distance Control view, the respec-

tive boundary area flashes red if vehicles are

detected by the sensors.

▷

Other objects that hide cross traffic are in

the capture range of the sensors.

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Function

Depending on the equipment and require-

ments, the following individual functions are

active in accident-critical driving situations:

Active Protection

Principle

Active Protection prepares occupants and the

vehicle for a possible accident in critical driving

or collision situations.

▷

Automatic closing of the windows.

The windows remain open with a small

gap.

▷

Automatic closing of the glass sunroof.

The sun protection is also closed.

General information

Depending on vehicle equipment and national-

market version, Active Protection consists of

various PreCrash functions.

Automatic positioning of the backrest for

the front passenger seat.

The system is used to detect certain critical

driving situations that might lead to an acci-

dent. This includes the following critical driving

situations:

Systems can be returned to the desired set-

tings following a critical driving situation with-

out accident.

▷

Emergency braking.

Severe understeering.

Severe oversteering.

PostCrash iBrake

Principle

Certain functions of several systems can,

within the system limits, lead to Active Protec-

tion triggering:

In certain accident situations, the PostCrash

iBrake can automatically bring the vehicle to a

standstill without intervention by the driver.

▷

Forward Collision Warning with braking

function: automatic brake intervention.

General information

The PostCrash iBrake can reduce the risk of a

further collision and its consequences.

Forward Collision Warning with braking

function: brake booster.

Rear-end collision preparation: detection of

impending rear-end collisions.

At standstill

After coming to a halt, the brake is released

automatically.

Safety information

Warning

Harder vehicle deceleration

The system cannot serve as a substitute for

the driver’s personal judgment. Due to the

system limits, critical situations might not be

detected reliably or in time. There is a risk

of accident. Adjust driving style to traffic con-

ditions. Watch surrounding traffic closely and

actively intervene where appropriate

In certain situations, it may be necessary to

bring the vehicle to a stop more quickly than

automatic braking with PostCrash iBrake.

To do this, quickly apply extra force to the

brake. The brake pressure will then be higher

than the brake pressure generated by auto-

matic braking. Automatic braking with Post-

Crash iBrake is canceled.

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Personal driving style, for instance steering

behavior.

Abort automatic braking

It may be necessary to cancel PostCrash

iBrake automatic braking in certain situations,

e.g., when making an evasive maneuver.

Driving conditions, for instance time, length

of trip.

This function activates at speeds greater than

approx. 43 mph/70 km/h and can also display

a break recommendation.

Abort automatic braking:

▷

By depressing the brake pedal for slightly

longer.

▷

By pressing the accelerator pedal for

slightly longer.

Setting break recommendation

The break recommendation can be switched

on, off and adjusted via iDrive.

Fatigue alert

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

Principle

3. "Driving settings"

4. "Driver Assistance"

5. "Safety and warnings"

6. "Fatigue Alert"

The Fatigue Alert break recommendation fea-

ture can detect when the driver is fatigued

or less alert during long, monotonous trips,

for instance on highways. This function recom-

mends taking a break.

7. Select the desired setting.

Despite this function being off, some driver as-

sistance systems may issue break recommen-

dations.

Safety information

Warning

Display

The system cannot serve as a substitute for

the driver’s personal judgment in assessing

one's physical state. An increasing lack of

alertness or fatigue may not be detected or

not be detected in time. There is a risk of

accident, injury, and property damage. Make

sure that the driver is rested and alert. Adjust

driving style to traffic conditions.

If the driver becomes less alert or fatigued,

a message is displayed in the control display

with the recommendation to take a break.

During the display, various settings can be se-

lected.

The system is reset approx. 45 minutes after

parking the vehicle. A break recommendation

can only be displayed again after this time has

elapsed.

Break recommendation

System limits

Function

The Fatigue Alert system may be limited. If

the system is limited, either no warning may

be issued or an unwarranted warning may be

issued.

Once a drive is started, this function is trained

to the driver, enabling it to detect when the

driver is less alert or is fatigued.

This procedure takes, for example, the follow-

ing criteria into account:

The break recommendation function may be

limited in the following situations:

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If the time is set incorrectly.

At a predominantly driven speed below ap-

prox. 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 condition is poor.

In the event of strong side winds.

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