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vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or

country versions. This also applies to safety

functions and systems. When using these

functions and systems, the applicable laws

and regulations must be observed.

Vehicle features and options

This chapter describes all standard, country-

specific, and optional equipment offered with

the series. It also describes features and func-

tions that are not necessarily available in the

Airbags

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.

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Adjust seat and steering wheel so that

hands can be crossed over the steering

wheel. Select the settings so that the

shoulder rests against the backrest when

crossing the hands and the upper body

is as far back as possible while still main-

taining a comfortable grip on the steering

wheel.

Head airbag

In the event of a side collision, the head airbag

protects the head.

Ejection Mitigation

The head airbag system is designed as an

ejection mitigation countermeasure to reduce

the likelihood of ejections of vehicle occupants

through side windows during rollovers or side

collision events.

Make sure that the front passenger is sit-

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

the footwell, not resting on the dashboard.

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Make sure that occupants keep their heads

away from the side airbag.

Knee airbag

The knee airbag protects the legs in the event

of a frontal impact.

There should be no additional persons, an-

imals or objects between an airbag and a

person.

Protective effect

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Dashboard and windshield on the pas-

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

tach adhesive film or coverings and do not

attach brackets or cables, for instance for

navigation devices or mobile phones.

General information

Airbags are not deployed in every impact sit-

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

Do not bond the airbag cover panels with

adhesive, do not cover them or modify

them in any way.

Information on optimum protective

effect of the airbags

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Do not use the cover of the front airbag on

the passenger's side as a storage area.

Warning

If the seat position is incorrect, the seat

belts are fastened incorrectly or the deploy-

ment area of the airbags is impaired, the

airbag system cannot provide protection as

intended and may cause additional injuries

due to deployment. There is a risk of injury

or danger to life. Follow the information on

achieving the optimum protective effect of the

airbag system.

Keep storage compartments near the air-

bags closed, e.g., glove compartment or

center armrest.

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Do not attach slip covers, seat cushions or

other objects to the front seats that are not

specifically suited for seats with integrated

side airbags.

▷

Do not hang pieces of clothing such as

jackets over the backrests.

Never modify either the individual compo-

nents or the wiring in the airbag system.

This also applies to steering wheel covers,

the dashboard, and the seats.

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Keep a distance from the airbags.

Fasten the seat belts correctly.

Always grasp the steering wheel on the

steering wheel rim. Hold your hands at the

3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions to keep the

risk of injury to your hands or arms as low

as possible when the airbag is deployed.

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Do not disassemble the airbag system.

Even when you follow all instructions very

closely, injury from contact with the airbags

cannot be fully ruled out in certain situations.

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The ignition and inflation noise may lead

to short-term and, in most cases, temporary

hearing impairment in sensitive occupants.

Malfunction

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Warning light does not illuminate

when drive-ready state is turned on.

Vehicle modifications for a person with disabil-

ities may affect the air bag system; contact

BMW Customer Relations for further informa-

tion.

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The warning light illuminates con-

tinuously.

The airbag system or the seat belt tension-

ers may not be operational. Have the vehicle

checked immediately by an authorized service

center or another qualified service center or

repair shop.

Warnings and information on the airbags are

also found on the sun visors.

Operational readiness of the airbag

system

Setting the front seat positions

Safety information

The power that deploys the driver's/front

passenger airbags depends on the position of

the driver's/front passenger seat.

Warning

To maintain the accuracy of this function, cali-

brate the electrical front seats as soon as a re-

spective message appears on the control dis-

play.

Individual components can be hot after de-

ployment of the airbag system. There is a risk

of injury. Do not touch individual components.

Additional information:

Seats, refer to page 116.

Warning

Improperly executed work can lead to failure,

malfunction or unintentional deployment of

the airbag system. In the case of a malfunc-

tion, the airbag system might not deploy as

intended despite the accident severity. There

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

airbag system checked, repaired, disassem-

bled, and scrapped by an authorized service

center or another qualified service center or

repair shop.

Automatic deactivation of

the front passenger airbags

Principle

The system reads if the front passenger seat

is occupied by measuring the human body's

resistance.

The front passenger airbags are activated or

deactivated.

Display in the instrument cluster

General information

When drive-ready state is turned on,

the warning light in the instrument

cluster illuminates briefly, thereby indi-

cating the operational readiness of the entire

airbag system and the seat belt tensioners.

Before transporting a child on the front pass-

enger seat, refer to the safety information and

instructions for children on the front passenger

seat, see Children.

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Safety information

Indicator light for the front

passenger airbags

The indicator light for the front-seat passenger

airbag in the headliner indicates the operating

state of the front-seat passenger airbag.

Warning

To ensure the front passenger airbag func-

tion, the system must be able to detect

whether a person is sitting in the front pass-

enger seat. The entire seat surface must be

used for this purpose. There is a risk of injury

or danger to life. Make sure that the front

passenger keeps his or her feet in the foot-

well.

The light indicates whether the airbags are ei-

ther activated or deactivated.

After drive-ready state is switched on, the light

shortly illuminates and then indicates whether

the airbags are either activated or deactivated.

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The indicator light illuminates

when a child is properly

seated in a child restraint

system or when the seat is

empty. The airbags on the

passenger's side are not ac-

tivated.

Fault of the automatic deactivation

system

When transporting older children and adults,

the front passenger airbags may be deacti-

vated in certain seat positions. In this case, the

indicator light for the front passenger airbags

illuminates.

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The indicator light does not illuminate

when, for instance, a correctly seated per-

son of sufficient size is detected on the

seat. The airbags on the passenger's side

are activated.

In this case, change the seat position so that

the front passenger airbags are activated and

the indicator light goes out.

If it is not possible to activate the airbags, have

the person sit in the rear seat.

Detected child restraint systems

The system generally detects children seated

in a child restraint system, particularly in child

restraint systems required by NHTSA at the

point in time when the vehicle was manufac-

tured. After installing a child restraint system,

make sure that the indicator light for the front

passenger airbags illuminates. This indicates

that the child restraint system has been de-

tected and the front passenger airbags are not

activated.

To enable accurate recognition of the occupied

seat surface:

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Do not attach covers, cushions, ball mats

or other items to the front passenger seat

unless they are specifically determined to

be safe for use on the front passenger seat.

▷

Do not place any electronic devices on the

front passenger seat if a child restraint sys-

tem is to be installed on it.

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Do not place objects under the seat that

can press against the seat from below.

Intelligent Safety

No moisture in or on the seat.

Principle

Intelligent Safety enables central operation of

the driver assistance systems.

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driving style to traffic conditions. Watch sur-

rounding traffic closely and actively intervene

where appropriate

General information

Depending on how the vehicle is equipped,

Intelligent Safety consists of one or more sys-

tems that can help prevent the risk of imminent

collision.

Overview

▷

Forward Collision Warning with braking

function, refer to page 186.

Button in the vehicle

▷

Evasion Assistant, refer to page 189.

Intersection Collision Warning with city

braking function, refer to page 191.

▷

Daytime Pedestrian Collision Mitigation, re-

fer to page 194.

▷

Lane departure warning, refer to page 196.

Active Blind Spot Detection, refer to

page 199.

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Side collision mitigation, refer to page 202.

Intelligent Safety

Rear-end collision preparation, refer to

page 204.

Settings

Safety information

The following settings can be selected for In-

telligent Safety systems:

Warning

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"ALL ON": all Intelligent Safety systems are

switched on. Basic settings are activated

for the sub-functions, for instance setting

for warning time.

The system cannot serve as a substitute for

the driver’s personal judgment in assessing

the traffic situation. Based on the limits of

the system, it cannot independently react to

all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-

dent, injury, and property damage. Adjust

driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the

surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready

to take over steering and braking at any time,

and actively intervene where appropriate.

▷

"INDIVIDUAL": the Intelligent Safety sys-

tems are switched on according to the indi-

vidual settings.

"Configure INDIVIDUAL": Intelligent Safety

systems can be configured individually. The

individual settings are activated and stored.

As soon as a setting is changed on the

menu, all settings of the menu are acti-

vated.

Warning

▷

"ALL OFF": All Intelligent Safety systems

are switched off.

Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a

substitute for the driver’s personal judgment.

Due to its limits, the system may not issue

warnings or responses, or these may be is-

sued late or in a manner that is not consis-

tent with their normal use. There is a risk of

accident, injury, and property damage. Adjust

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Display

Forward Collision Warning

with braking function

Button Status

Button illuminates green: all Intelli-

gent Safety systems are switched

on.

Principle

The Forward Collision Warning with braking

function is a warning function that notifies the

driver of a possible risk of collision and brakes

automatically as necessary. In the event of an

accident, the system helps by reducing impact

speed.

Button illuminates orange: some

Intelligent Safety systems are

switched off or currently unavailable.

Button does not illuminate: all Intel-

ligent Safety systems are switched

off.

General information

Sensors detect the traffic situation in their de-

tection range.

Switching Intelligent Safety systems

on/off

The system issues a two-phase warning of

a possible risk of collision with vehicles at

speeds above approx. 3 mph/5 km/h. The tim-

ing of warnings may vary with the current driv-

ing situation.

General information

Some Intelligent Safety systems are automati-

cally active after every departure. Some Intelli-

gent Safety systems activate according to the

last setting.

The system considers the driver’s vehicle han-

dling when responding. If an active driving

style is detected, warnings and brake interven-

tions occur less frequently.

Operation

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the

Driver Attention Camera in the instrument clus-

ter captures the driver’s field of vision. Addi-

tionally, the system checks for visual impair-

ments. Field of vision and visibility also affect

the timing of the warnings.

Press the button.

The menu for the Intelligent Safety

system is displayed.

If all Intelligent Safety systems were switched

off, all systems are now switched on.

"Configure INDIVIDUAL": Configure Intelligent

Safety systems individually if required.

Safety information

Press the button repeatedly. The fol-

lowing settings are switched between:

Warning

The system cannot serve as a substitute for

the driver’s personal judgment in assessing

the traffic situation. Based on the limits of

the system, it cannot independently react to

all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-

dent, injury, and property damage. Adjust

driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the

surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready

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"ALL ON"

"INDIVIDUAL"

Some Intelligent Safety systems cannot be in-

dividually switched off.

Press and hold this button.

"ALL OFF": The menu is selected. All

Intelligent Safety systems are switched off.

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to take over steering and braking at any time,

and actively intervene where appropriate.

Setting the warning time

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

3. "Driver Assistance"

4. "Safety and Warnings"

5. "Forward Collision Mitigation"

6. Select the desired setting:

Warning

Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a

substitute for the driver’s personal judgment.

Due to its limits, the system may not issue

warnings or responses, or these may be is-

sued late or in a manner that is not consis-

tent with their normal use. There is a risk of

accident, injury, and property damage. Adjust

driving style to traffic conditions. Watch sur-

rounding traffic closely and actively intervene

where appropriate

▷

"Early"

"Medium"

"Late": only acute warnings are dis-

played.

Warning with brake function

Display

Sensors

If there is a risk of collision with a detected

vehicle, a warning light is shown on the instru-

ment cluster and Head-up display as applica-

ble.

The system is controlled by the following sen-

sors:

▷

Cameras behind the windshield.

With radar sensor: front radar sensor.

Icon

Measure

Additional information:

Warning light illuminates red: Ad-

vance warning.

Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 35.

Brake and increase distance.

Switching Forward Collision

Warning on/off

Warning light flashes red and acous-

tic signal sounds: Acute warning.

Brake and make an evasive maneu-

ver, if necessary.

Turning on the system automatically

The system is automatically active when the

vehicle is turned on.

Prewarning

This prewarning is provided, for instance when

there is impending risk of a collision or the dis-

tance to the vehicle ahead is too small.

Turning the system on/off manually

Follow instructions for settings, dis-

play, and operation in the Intelligent

Safety chapter.

If a prewarning is provided, respond by braking

as warranted.

Additional information:

Intelligent Safety, refer to page 184.

Acute warning with brake function

An acute warning is displayed in case of the

imminent risk of a collision when the vehicle

approaches another object at a high differen-

tial speed.

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Actively intervene if an acute warning is given,

e.g., apply brakes. Depending on the driving

situation and the equipment version, the acute

warning may be accompanied by a brief acti-

vation of the braking system.

System limits

Safety information

Warning

With the warning time setting "Late" the brief

activation of the braking system is omitted.

Because of system limitations, this system

may either not respond, or respond too late,

incorrectly, or without cause. There is a risk

of accident, injury, and property damage. Ac-

tively intervene as warranted. Refer to the in-

formation in this Owner’s Manual regarding

the scope of the system’s operation and limi-

tations.

If an acute warning is provided, the system

may also provide assistance such as through

automatic brake intervention when there is risk

of collision.

Acute warnings may be provided even when

there has been no prewarning.

Brake intervention

Detection range

The warning prompts the driver to intervene.

When the brake pedal is depressed quickly and

hard, the maximum brake power of the vehicle

is used.

The system may also assist with brake inter-

vention if there is a risk of collision.

When the vehicle is traveling at a low speed,

the vehicle may come to a complete stop.

City brake function: the brake intervention oc-

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

The system's detection capability is limited.

With radar sensor: the brake intervention oc-

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

Only objects that are detected by the system

are taken into account.

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

the brake intervention occurs as a brief activa-

tion of the braking system. No automatic delay

occurs.

Thus, a system response might not come or

might come late.

The following situations may not be detected,

for instance:

The braking intervention can be interrupted by

stepping on the accelerator pedal with suffi-

cient force or by actively moving the steering

wheel.

▷

Vehicle driving slowly in front and being ap-

proached at high speed.

▷

Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front of

you, or strongly decelerating vehicles.

▷

Vehicles with unusual rear designs.

Two-wheeled vehicles ahead of you.

Upper speed limit

If the vehicle speed exceeds approx.

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

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temporarily. The system is enabled as soon as

the speed drops below this value again.

Safety information

Warning

System limits of the sensors

The system cannot serve as a substitute for

the driver’s personal judgment in assessing

the traffic situation. Based on the limits of

the system, it cannot independently react to

all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-

dent, injury, and property damage. Adjust

driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the

surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready

to take over steering and braking at any time,

and actively intervene where appropriate.

Additional information:

▷

Cameras, refer to page 35.

Radar sensors, refer to page 36.

Functional limitations

The system may be limited in the following

situations:

▷

In tight curves.

If the driving stability control systems are

limited or deactivated, for instance DSC

OFF.

Warning

▷

Up to 10 seconds after the start of the en-

gine via the Start/Stop button.

Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a

substitute for the driver’s personal judgment.

Due to its limits, the system may not issue

warnings or responses, or these may be is-

sued late or in a manner that is not consis-

tent with their normal use. There is a risk of

accident, injury, and property damage. Adjust

driving style to traffic conditions. Watch sur-

rounding traffic closely and actively intervene

where appropriate

Also, do not use this system when towing.

Warning sensitivity

The more sensitive the warning settings are,

for example the warning time, the more warn-

ings are displayed. Therefore, there may also

be an excess of unwarranted warnings and re-

sponses.

Evasion Assistant

Sensors

The system is controlled by the following sen-

sors:

Principle

▷

Cameras behind the windshield.

Front radar sensor.

The Evasion Assistant helps the driver per-

form evasive maneuvers in certain situations,

e.g., when obstacles or pedestrians appear

suddenly.

Radar sensors, side, front.

Radar sensors, side, rear.

Additional information:

General information

Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 35.

The system issues a warning and intervenes

to support the driver if a lateral evasive ma-

neuver is possible. Sensors monitor and detect

the clearance around the vehicle. If the system

detects sufficient free space alongside the ve-

hicle, it helps the driver perform an evasive

maneuver safely.

Functional requirements

▷

Daytime Pedestrian Collision Mitigation is

on.

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Daytime Pedestrian Collision Mitigation, re-

fer to page 194.

Intervene in the case of an acute warning. The

system is designed to provide assistance dur-

ing evasive maneuvers when there is a risk of

collision.

▷

Forward Collision Warning with braking

function is switched on.

Acute warnings may be provided even when

there has been no prewarning.

Forward Collision Warning with braking

function, refer to page 186.

Sensors detect sufficient clearance around

the vehicle.

System limits

Safety information

Switching Evasion Assistant on/off

The system is automatically active when the

vehicle is turned on.

Warning

Because of system limitations, this system

may either not respond, or respond too late,

incorrectly, or without cause. There is a risk

of accident, injury, and property damage. Ac-

tively intervene as warranted. Refer to the in-

formation in this Owner’s Manual regarding

the scope of the system’s operation and limi-

tations.

Warning with evasion support

Display in the instrument cluster

If there is a risk of collision with a detected

vehicle or person, e.g., a pedestrian, a warning

light is shown on the instrument cluster and

Head-up display.

Icon

Measure

Detection range

Warning light illuminates red: Ad-

vance warning.

Brake and increase distance.

Warning light flashes red and acous-

tic signal sounds: Acute warning for

obstacles.

Brake and make an evasive maneu-

ver, if necessary.

Warning light flashes red and a sig-

nal sounds: acute warning for people,

e.g., pedestrians.

The system's detection capability is limited.

Only objects that are detected by the system

are taken into account.

Brake and make an evasive maneu-

ver, if necessary.

Thus, a system response might not come or

might come late.

Acute warning with evasion support

The following situations may not be detected,

for example:

If the vehicle approaches another object at a

high differential speed, an acute warning is

displayed if there is an immediate risk of colli-

sion.

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▷

Vehicle driving slowly in front and being ap-

proached at high speed.

General information

Sensors detect the traffic situation in their de-

tection range.

Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front of

you, or strongly decelerating vehicles.

Vehicles that cross your driving direction can

be detected by the system as soon as these

vehicles enter into the detection range of the

system.

▷

Vehicles with unusual rear designs.

Two-wheeled vehicles ahead of you.

System limits of the sensors

Additional information:

At intersections and junctions, a warning is is-

sued when a risk of collision with crossing traf-

fic is detected.

▷

Cameras, refer to page 35.

The system issues a two-phase warning of

a possible risk of collision with vehicles at

speeds above approx. 6 mph/10 km/h. The

timing of warnings may vary with the current

driving situation.

Radar sensors, refer to page 36.

Functional limitations

The system may be limited in the following

situations:

The Driver Attention Camera in the instrument

cluster captures the driver’s field of vision. Ad-

ditionally, the system checks for visual impair-

ments. Field of vision and visibility also affect

the timing of the warnings.

▷

In tight curves.

If the driving stability control systems are

limited or deactivated, for instance DSC

OFF.

▷

Up to 10 seconds after the start of the en-

gine via the Start/Stop button.

Safety information

Also, do not use this system when towing.

Warning

The system cannot serve as a substitute for

the driver’s personal judgment in assessing

the traffic situation. Based on the limits of

the system, it cannot independently react to

all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-

dent, injury, and property damage. Adjust

driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the

surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready

to take over steering and braking at any time,

and actively intervene where appropriate.

Intersection Collision

Warning with city braking

function

Principle

The Intersection Collision Warning with city

braking function is a warning function that

helps prevent accidents with cross traffic at in-

tersections and junctions. In the event of an

accident, the system helps by reducing impact

speed.

Warning

At speeds that are common in towns and cit-

ies, the system warns the driver of a possible

risk of collision and brakes automatically if nec-

essary.

Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a

substitute for the driver’s personal judgment.

Due to its limits, the system may not issue

warnings or responses, or these may be is-

sued late or in a manner that is not consis-

tent with their normal use. There is a risk of

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accident, injury, and property damage. Adjust

driving style to traffic conditions. Watch sur-

rounding traffic closely and actively intervene

where appropriate

Warning with brake function

Display

If there is a risk of collision with a detected

vehicle, a warning light is shown on the instru-

ment cluster and Head-up display as applica-

ble.

Sensors

The system is controlled by the following sen-

sors:

Icon

Meaning

▷

Cameras behind the windshield.

Front radar sensor.

Warning light illuminates red: Ad-

vance warning for risk of collision with

vehicle crossing from the right.

Radar sensors, side, front.

Warning light flashes red and acous-

tic signal sounds: Acute warning for

immediate risk of collision.

Additional information:

Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 35.

Warning light illuminates red: Ad-

vance warning for risk of collision with

vehicle crossing from the left.

Switching Intersection Collision

Warning on/off

Warning light flashes red and acous-

tic signal sounds: Acute warning for

immediate risk of collision.

Turning on the system automatically

The system is automatically active when the

vehicle is turned on.

Warning light illuminates red: Ad-

vance warning for risk of collision with

vehicle from an undetectable direc-

tion of travel.

Turning the system on/off manually

Follow instructions for settings, dis-

play, and operation in the Intelligent

Safety chapter.

Warning light flashes red and acous-

tic signal sounds: Acute warning for

immediate risk of collision.

Additional information:

Intelligent Safety, refer to page 184.

Prewarning

For example, a prewarning is displayed when

a risk of collision with a crossing vehicle is de-

tected.

Setting the warning time

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

Intervene if a prewarning is issued, e.g., apply

brakes.

3. "Driver Assistance"

4. "Safety and Warnings"

5. "Forward Collision Mitigation"

6. Select the desired setting:

Acute warning with brake function

An acute warning is displayed in the event of

an immediate risk of collision with a crossing

vehicle.

▷

"Early"

"Medium"

If an acute warning is issued, brake and evade

as necessary. If an acute warning is provided,

"Late": only acute warnings are dis-

played.

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the system may provide assistance such as

through automatic brake intervention when

there is risk of collision.

Detection range

Acute warnings may be provided even when

there has been no prewarning.

Brake intervention

The warning prompts the driver to intervene.

The system may also assist with brake inter-

vention if there is a risk of collision.

The system's detection capability is limited.

The vehicle can be decelerated to a standstill.

Thus, a system response might not come or

might come late.

The braking intervention can be interrupted by

stepping on the accelerator pedal with suffi-

cient force or by actively moving the steering

wheel.

The following situations may not be detected,

for instance:

The system’s ability to detect objects may be

limited in some circumstances. Note the limi-

tations of the detection range and functional

limitations.

▷

Crossing vehicles when they are hidden,

e.g. by buildings.

▷

Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front of

you, or strongly decelerating vehicles.

▷

Crossing two-wheeled vehicles.

System limits

Vehicles with an unusual side view.

Safety information

System limits of the sensors

Additional information:

Warning

▷

Cameras, refer to page 35.

Because of system limitations, this system

may either not respond, or respond too late,

incorrectly, or without cause. There is a risk

of accident, injury, and property damage. Ac-

tively intervene as warranted. Refer to the in-

formation in this Owner’s Manual regarding

the scope of the system’s operation and limi-

tations.

Radar sensors, refer to page 36.

Functional limitations

The system may be limited in the following

situations:

▷

In tight curves.

If the driving stability control systems are

limited or deactivated, for instance DSC

OFF.

Upper speed limit

The system responds to crossing vehicles

when the vehicle speed is below approx.

50 mph/80 km/h.

▷

Up to 10 seconds after the start of the en-

gine via the Start/Stop button.

Also, do not use this system when towing.

Warning sensitivity

The more sensitive the warning settings are,

for example the warning time, the more warn-

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ings are displayed. Therefore, there may also

be an excess of unwarranted warnings and re-

sponses.

Warning

Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a

substitute for the driver’s personal judgment.

Due to its limits, the system may not issue

warnings or responses, or these may be is-

sued late or in a manner that is not consis-

tent with their normal use. There is a risk of

accident, injury, and property damage. Adjust

driving style to traffic conditions. Watch sur-

rounding traffic closely and actively intervene

where appropriate

Daytime Pedestrian

Collision Mitigation

Principle

The Daytime Pedestrian Collision Mitigation is

a warning function that notifies the driver of a

possible risk of collision with pedestrians and

cyclists and brakes automatically as neces-

sary. The system issues warnings for speeds

that are common in towns and cities. In the

event of an accident, the system helps by re-

ducing impact speed.

Sensors

The system is controlled by the following sen-

sors:

▷

Cameras behind the windshield.

With radar sensor: front radar sensor.

General information

Sensors detect the traffic situation in their de-

tection range.

Additional information:

Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 35.

The system issues a warning of a possible

risk of collision with pedestrians and cyclists at

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

Detection range

Safety information

Warning

The system cannot serve as a substitute for

the driver’s personal judgment in assessing

the traffic situation. Based on the limits of

the system, it cannot independently react to

all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-

dent, injury, and property damage. Adjust

driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the

surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready

to take over steering and braking at any time,

and actively intervene where appropriate.

The detection range in front of the vehicle is

divided into two areas:

▷

Central area, arrow 1, directly in front of the

vehicle.

▷

Extended area, arrows 2, to the right and

left of the central area.

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

pedestrians or cyclists, are located within the

central area. A warning is issued about pedes-

trians who are located within the extended

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area only if they are moving in the direction of

the central area.

If there is a risk of collision, the system may

also assist with brake intervention.

When the vehicle is traveling at a low speed,

the vehicle may come to a complete stop.

Switching Pedestrian Warning

on/off

The braking intervention can be interrupted by

stepping on the accelerator pedal with suffi-

cient force or by actively moving the steering

wheel.

Turning on the system automatically

The system is automatically active when the

vehicle is turned on.

System limits

Turning the system on/off manually

Safety information

Follow instructions for settings, dis-

play, and operation in the Intelligent

Safety chapter.

Warning

Because of system limitations, this system

may either not respond, or respond too late,

incorrectly, or without cause. There is a risk

of accident, injury, and property damage. Ac-

tively intervene as warranted. Refer to the in-

formation in this Owner’s Manual regarding

the scope of the system’s operation and limi-

tations.

Additional information:

Intelligent Safety, refer to page 184.

Warning with brake function

Display

If there is a risk of collision with a detected

pedestrian or cyclist, a warning light is shown

on the instrument cluster and Head-up display

as applicable.

Upper speed limit

The system responds to pedestrians and cy-

clists when the vehicle speed is below approx.

50 mph/80 km/h.

Icon

Meaning

Warning light illuminates red and

acoustic signal sounds: Risk of immi-

nent collision detected.

Detection range

The system's detection capability is limited.

Alternatively, depending on the vehi-

cle equipment, a red warning triangle

illuminates in the instrument cluster.

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

sued late.

The following situations may not be detected,

for instance:

Intervene immediately by braking or making an

evasive maneuver.

▷

Partially hidden persons.

Persons that are not detected as such be-

cause of the viewing angle or contour.

Brake intervention

The warning prompts the driver to intervene.

When the brake pedal is depressed quickly and

hard, the maximum brake power of the vehicle

is used.

▷

Persons outside of the detection range.

Persons having a body size less than

32 in/80 cm.

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System limits of the sensors

Additional information:

Safety information

▷

Cameras, refer to page 35.

Warning

Radar sensors, refer to page 36.

The system cannot serve as a substitute for

the driver’s personal judgment in assessing

road and traffic situations. There is a risk of

accident, injury, and property damage. Adjust

driving style to traffic conditions. Watch sur-

rounding traffic closely and actively intervene

where appropriate Do not jerk the steering

wheel in response to a warning.

Functional limitations

The system may be restricted or not available

in the following situations:

▷

If the driving stability control systems are

deactivated, for instance DSC OFF.

▷

Up to 10 seconds after the start of the en-

gine via the Start/Stop button.

Also, do not use this system when towing.

Warning

Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a

substitute for the driver’s personal judgment.

Due to its limits, the system may not issue

warnings or responses, or these may be is-

sued late or in a manner that is not consis-

tent with their normal use. There is a risk of

accident, injury, and property damage. Adjust

driving style to traffic conditions. Watch sur-

rounding traffic closely and actively intervene

where appropriate

Lane departure warning

Principle

The lane departure warning alerts when the

vehicle is about to run off the road or exit the

lane.

General information

This camera-based system warns starting at a

minimum speed.

Sensors

The minimum speed is country-specific and is

displayed in the menu for the intelligent Safety

systems.

The system is controlled by cameras behind

the windshield.

Additional information:

Warnings are issued by means of a steering

wheel vibration.

Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 35.

The system does not provide a warning if the

turn signal is set in the respective direction be-

fore exiting the lane.

Functional requirement

The camera must detect the lane boundaries

for the lane departure warning to be active.

Depending on the equipment version, if in the

speed range up to 130 mph/210 km/h a lane

boundary is crossed, the system may inter-

vene with a brief active steering intervention

in addition to vibrating. The system thus helps

keep the vehicle in the lane.

Turning the Lane Departure

Warning on/off

Turning on the system automatically

Depending on the national-market version, the

system is automatically active after every de-

parture.

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Turning the system on/off manually

Switching steering intervention on/off

The steering intervention can be switched on

and off separately for Active Blind Spot Detec-

tion and lane departure warning.

Follow instructions for settings, dis-

play, and operation in the Intelligent

Safety chapter.

Additional information:

1. "CAR"

Intelligent Safety, refer to page 184.

2. "Settings"

3. "Driver Assistance"

4. "Safety and Warnings"

5. "Lane Departure Warning"

6. "Steering intervention"

Setting Lane Departure Warning

Setting the warning time

1. "CAR"

Depending on the national-market version, the

steering intervention is automatically active af-

ter every driving off.

2. "Settings"

3. "Driver Assistance"

4. "Safety and Warnings"

5. "Lane Departure Warning"

6. Select the desired setting:

Display in the instrument cluster

Different system statuses are displayed on

the instrument cluster, depending on vehicle

equipment and national-market version.

▷

"Early"

"Medium"

Icon

Meaning

"Reduced": some warnings are sup-

pressed depending on the situation,

for instance when purposely driving over

pathway lines in curves or with dynamic

passing without a turn signal.

Indicator light illuminates green: Sys-

tem is switched on. A lane boundary

has been detected on at least one

side of the vehicle and the system

is ready to intervene. Warnings will

be issued. The system can perform

steering interventions.

▷

"Off": no warnings are issued.

Setting the intensity of the steering

wheel vibration

1. "CAR"

Indicator light flashes green: System

is performing a steering intervention.

2. "Settings"

Depending on the equipment and national-

market version, information for the system is

displayed in the Assisted Driving View of the

instrument cluster.

3. "Driver Assistance"

4. "Steering Wheel Feedback"

5. "Vibration intensity"

6. Select the desired setting.

Additional information:

The setting is applied to all Intelligent Safety

systems.

Assisted Driving View, refer to page 155.

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signal will sound at the second steering inter-

vention. Beginning with the third steering inter-

vention, a continuous warning will sound.

Warning function

If you leave the lane

In addition, a Check Control message is dis-

played.

If you leave the lane and if a lane boundary

has been detected, the steering wheel vibrates

in accordance with the steering wheel vibration

setting.

The warning signal and Check Control mes-

sage are an encouragement to pay closer at-

tention to the lane.

When the turn signal is switched on in the cor-

responding direction before changing the lane,

a warning is not issued.

End of warning

For instance, the warning will be canceled in

the following situations:

Steering intervention

Depending on the equipment and national-

market version: if, in the speed range up to

130 mph/210 km/h a lane boundary is crossed,

the system may intervene with a brief active

steering intervention in addition to vibrating.

The steering intervention supports the driver in

keeping the vehicle within the lane. The steer-

ing intervention can be noticed on the steering

wheel and can be manually overridden at any

time. During an active steering intervention,

the display in the instrument cluster will flash.

▷

Automatically after a few seconds.

When returning to your own lane.

With hard accelerating or braking.

With hazard warning system switched on.

When flashing.

While Dynamic Stability Control regulates

driving stability.

▷

While Dynamic Stability Control is disabled.

Immediately following a steering interven-

tion by the vehicle systems.

For instance, the steering intervention will be

suppressed in the following situations:

▷

With manual steering intervention.

When another driver assistance system is

activated, if applicable.

▷

With hard accelerating or braking.

When flashing.

▷

Lane boundaries are not detected.

When the system limits are reached.

With hazard warning system switched on.

In driving situation with high driving dynam-

ics.

System limits

▷

While Dynamic Stability Control regulates

driving stability.

Safety information

Immediately following a steering interven-

tion by the vehicle systems.

Warning

When actively merging back to your own

lane after passing.

Because of system limitations, this system

may either not respond, or respond too late,

incorrectly, or without cause. There is a risk

of accident, injury, and property damage. Ac-

tively intervene as warranted. Refer to the in-

formation in this Owner’s Manual regarding

Warning signal

Depending on the equipment version: in the

event of multiple active steering interventions

by the system within 3 minutes without the

driver's intervention at the steering wheel, an

acoustic warning will sound. A short warning

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the scope of the system’s operation and limi-

tations.

General information

System limits of the sensors

Additional information:

▷

Cameras, refer to page 35.

Functional limitations

The system may be limited in the following

situations:

Radar sensors monitor the area behind and

next to the vehicle when traveling faster than a

minimum speed.

▷

In the event of missing, worn, poorly visible,

merging, diverging, or multiple lane boun-

daries such as in construction areas.

The minimum speed is country-specific and is

displayed in the menu for the intelligent Safety

systems.

With lane boundaries that are covered in

snow, ice, dirt or water.

▷

In tight corners or on narrow roads.

The system indicates whether there are vehi-

cles in your blind spot, arrow 1, or approaching

from behind in an adjacent lane, arrow 2. The

warning light in the exterior mirror illuminates

dimly.

With lane boundaries that are covered by

objects.

▷

When driving very close to the vehicle in

front of you.

Before you change lanes after setting the turn

signal, the system issues a warning in the

situations described above. The warning light

in the exterior mirror flashes and the steering

wheel vibrates.

Up to 10 seconds after the start of the en-

gine via the Start/Stop button.

A Check Control message may be displayed

when the system is limited.

Vehicles with Side Collision Warning: At

speeds of up to 130 mph/210 km/h, this sys-

tem can intervene with brief, active steering

and help guide the vehicle back into the lane.

The steering intervention occurs when a mini-

mum speed is reached. This minimum speed

is displayed on the control display in the menu

for the steering intervention.

Active Blind Spot Detection

Principle

Active Blind Spot Detection detects vehicles

in the blind spot or vehicles approaching from

behind in the adjacent lane.

The warning light in the exterior mirror warns

the driver at different levels.

Safety information

Warning

The system cannot serve as a substitute for

the driver’s personal judgment in assessing

the traffic situation. Based on the limits of

the system, it cannot independently react to

all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-

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dent, injury, and property damage. Adjust

driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the

surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready

to take over steering and braking at any time,

and actively intervene where appropriate.

Adjusting the Active Blind Spot

Detection

Setting the warning time

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

3. "Driver Assistance"

4. "Safety and Warnings"

5. "Active Blind Spot Detection"

6. Select the desired setting.

Warning

Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a

substitute for the driver’s personal judgment.

Due to its limits, the system may not issue

warnings or responses, or these may be is-

sued late or in a manner that is not consis-

tent with their normal use. There is a risk of

accident, injury, and property damage. Adjust

driving style to traffic conditions. Watch sur-

rounding traffic closely and actively intervene

where appropriate

Setting the intensity of the steering

wheel vibration

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

3. "Driver Assistance"

4. "Steering Wheel Feedback"

5. "Vibration intensity"

6. Select the desired setting.

Sensors

The system is controlled by the following sen-

sors:

The setting is applied to all Intelligent Safety

systems.

▷

Radar sensors, side, rear.

For vehicles with steering intervention:

cameras behind the windshield.

Vehicles with steering intervention:

switching steering intervention on/off

Additional information:

The steering intervention can be switched on

and off separately for Active Blind Spot Detec-

tion and lane departure warning.

Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 35.

Turning Active Blind Spot Detection

on/off

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

Turning the system on/off manually

3. "Driver Assistance"

4. "Safety and Warnings"

5. "Active Blind Spot Detection"

6. "Steering intervention"

Follow instructions for settings, dis-

play, and operation in the Intelligent

Safety chapter.

Additional information:

Intelligent Safety, refer to page 184.

Displays in the instrument cluster

Depending on the equipment and national-

market version, information for the system is

displayed in the Assisted Driving View of the

instrument cluster.

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Additional information:

Warning light flashing

Assisted Driving View, refer to page 155.

When the vehicle is unlocked, the warning light

in the exterior mirror flashes for self-testing

purposes.

Warning function

System limits

Warning light in exterior mirror

Safety information

Warning

Because of system limitations, this system

may either not respond, or respond too late,

incorrectly, or without cause. There is a risk

of accident, injury, and property damage. Ac-

tively intervene as warranted. Refer to the in-

formation in this Owner’s Manual regarding

the scope of the system’s operation and limi-

tations.

The warning light in the exterior mirror warns

of a possible collision with a detected vehicle.

Prewarning

The dimmed warning light in the exterior mirror

indicates when vehicles are in your blind spot

or approaching from the rear.

Upper speed limit

If the vehicle speed exceeds approx.

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

temporarily.

Acute warning

If the vehicle speed falls below approx.

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

If the turn signal is activated while a vehicle

is in your hazard area, the steering wheel vi-

brates briefly and the warning light in the exte-

rior mirror flashes brightly.

System limits of the sensors

Additional information:

The warning stops when the other vehicle has

left the critical area or the turn signal has been

deactivated.

▷

Radar sensors, refer to page 36.

For vehicles with steering intervention:

cameras, refer to page 35.

Vehicles with steering intervention

Functional limitations

The system may be limited in the following

situations:

When there is no response to the vibration

of the steering wheel at speeds of up to

130 mph/210 km/h and the lane marking is

crossed, the system intervenes with a brief

active steering intervention. The steering inter-

vention helps return the vehicle into the lane.

The steering intervention can be noticed on

the steering wheel and can be manually over-

ridden at any time.

▷

When a vehicle is approaching at a speed

much faster than your own.

▷

In tight corners or on narrow roads.

The bumper is dirty, iced up or covered,

for instance by stickers.

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For vehicles with steering intervention, this in-

tervention can be limited, for instance in the

following situations:

General information

▷

In the event of missing, worn, poorly visible,

merging, diverging, or multiple lane boun-

daries such as in construction areas.

▷

With lane boundaries that are covered in

snow, ice, dirt or water.

▷

With lane boundaries that are not white.

With lane boundaries that are covered by

objects.

Radar sensors monitor the space next to the

vehicle when traveling faster than a minimum

speed and up to approx. 130 mph/210 km/h.

▷

When driving very close to the vehicle in

front of you.

The minimum speed is country-specific and is

displayed in the menu for the intelligent Safety

systems.

▷

If the camera is impaired.

Up to 10 seconds after the start of the en-

gine via the Start/Stop button.

If, for instance, another vehicle is detected next

to the vehicle and if there is a risk of collision

with this vehicle, the system helps avoid the

collision. For this purpose, the system issues

a warning with a flashing LED in the exterior

mirror and a vibrating steering wheel. If neces-

sary, the system will carry out an active steer-

ing intervention.

A Check Control message may be displayed

when the system is limited.

Displaying warnings

Depending on the selected warning settings,

e.g., warning time, more or fewer warnings can

be displayed. However, there may also be an

excess of unwarranted warnings of critical sit-

uations.

Safety information

Side collision mitigation

Warning

The system cannot serve as a substitute for

the driver’s personal judgment in assessing

the traffic situation. Based on the limits of

the system, it cannot independently react to

all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-

dent, injury, and property damage. Adjust

driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the

surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready

to take over steering and braking at any time,

and actively intervene where appropriate.

Principle

The side-collision warning helps to avoid an

impending side collision.

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Setting the Side Collision Warning

Warning

Setting the intensity of the steering

wheel vibration

1. "CAR"

Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a

substitute for the driver’s personal judgment.

Due to its limits, the system may not issue

warnings or responses, or these may be is-

sued late or in a manner that is not consis-

tent with their normal use. There is a risk of

accident, injury, and property damage. Adjust

driving style to traffic conditions. Watch sur-

rounding traffic closely and actively intervene

where appropriate

2. "Settings"

3. "Driver Assistance"

4. "Steering Wheel Feedback"

5. "Vibration intensity"

6. Select the desired setting.

The setting is applied to all Intelligent Safety

systems.

Sensors

Displays in the instrument cluster

The system is controlled by the following sen-

sors:

Depending on the equipment and national-

market version, information for the system is

displayed in the Assisted Driving View of the

instrument cluster.

▷

Cameras behind the windshield.

Radar sensors, side, front.

Radar sensors, side, rear.

Additional information:

Assisted Driving View, refer to page 155.

Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 35.

Warning function

Functional requirement

The camera behind the windshield determines

the lane boundary positions.

Warning light in exterior mirror

The camera must detect the lane markings for

the side collision mitigation with steering inter-

vention to be active.

Turning the side collision warning

on/off

Turning the system on/off manually

The warning light in the exterior mirror warns

of a possible collision with a detected vehicle.

Follow instructions for settings, dis-

play, and operation in the Intelligent

Safety chapter.

Additional information:

Acute warning

Intelligent Safety, refer to page 184.

If there is a risk of collision, the warning light

in the exterior mirror flashes and the steering

wheel starts vibrating.

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A Check Control message is displayed at the

same time.

▷

When driving very close to the vehicle in

front of you.

If necessary, an active steering intervention is

performed to prevent the collision and main-

tain the vehicle within its own lane.

Up to 10 seconds after the start of the en-

gine via the Start/Stop button.

A Check Control message may be displayed

when the system is limited.

The steering intervention can be noticed on

the steering wheel and can be manually over-

ridden at any time.

Rear-end collision

preparation

System limits

Safety information

Principle

Depending on the equipment and national-

market version, the rear-end collision prepara-

tion can react to vehicles approaching from be-

hind.

Warning

Because of system limitations, this system

may either not respond, or respond too late,

incorrectly, or without cause. There is a risk

of accident, injury, and property damage. Ac-

tively intervene as warranted. Refer to the in-

formation in this Owner’s Manual regarding

the scope of the system’s operation and limi-

tations.

General information

System limits of the sensors

Additional information:

▷

Cameras, refer to page 35.

Radar sensors, refer to page 36.

Radar sensors monitor the area behind the ve-

hicle.

Functional limitations

The system may be limited in the following

situations:

When a vehicle approaches from the rear at a

certain speed, the system can react as follows:

▷

Where applicable, the hazard warning

flashers will be switched on.

▷

When a vehicle is approaching at a speed

much faster than your own.

▷

Where applicable, the PreCrash functions

are triggered.

▷

In tight corners or on narrow roads.

In the event of missing, worn, poorly visible,

merging, diverging, or multiple lane boun-

daries such as in construction areas.

▷

With lane boundaries that are covered in

snow, ice, dirt or water.

With lane boundaries that are covered by

objects.

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Safety information

System limits

System limits of the sensors

Additional information:

Warning

The system cannot serve as a substitute for

the driver’s personal judgment in assessing

the traffic situation. Based on the limits of

the system, it cannot independently react to

all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-

dent, injury, and property damage. Adjust

driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the

surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready

to take over steering and braking at any time,

and actively intervene where appropriate.

▷

Radar sensors, refer to page 36.

Functional limitations

This function may be restricted if the speed

of the approaching vehicle is much higher or

similar to your own speed.

If equipped with Equipment

Stop Assistant

Warning

Principle

Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a

substitute for the driver’s personal judgment.

Due to its limits, the system may not issue

warnings or responses, or these may be is-

sued late or in a manner that is not consis-

tent with their normal use. There is a risk of

accident, injury, and property damage. Adjust

driving style to traffic conditions. Watch sur-

rounding traffic closely and actively intervene

where appropriate

If the driver is no longer fit to drive, the Emer-

gency Stop Assistant helps to safely bring the

vehicle to a standstill.

General information

The Emergency Stop Assistant is not triggered

automatically. The system can only be trig-

gered manually by the occupants.

When the system is triggered, the vehicle is

brought to a standstill in its own lane by use of

lane keeping.

Sensors

Depending on the vehicle equipment and na-

tional-market version, the system includes a

lane change function.

The system is controlled by radar sensors on

the sides at the rear.

Additional information:

With lane change function: on motorways or

motorway-like roads, the system steers the ve-

hicle to the side of the road or shoulder where

possible. On other roads or with high traffic

volume, the vehicle is brought to a standstill in

the current lane.

Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 35.

Turning rear-end collision

preparation on/off

The system is automatically active when the

vehicle is turned on.

The system is deactivated when reversing.

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▷

When steering.

Overview

When flashing.

When depressing the accelerator pedal.

When switching off the hazard warning sys-

tem.

▷

When canceling the Emergency Request.

When switching the selector lever position

at a standstill.

▷

The parking brake switch is pressed.

Parking brake

At standstill

As soon as the vehicle is stationary, the sys-

tem will carry out the following settings:

Functional requirements

▷

The vehicle is secured against rolling away.

The interior lights are switched on.

▷

The Emergency Stop Assistant can be trig-

gered at speeds of approx. 6 mph/10 km/h

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

The central locking system is unlocked.

▷

With lane change function: lane changes

are executed when the traffic situation al-

lows.

Displays in the instrument cluster

Icon

Status

Triggering the Emergency Stop

Assistant

Emergency Stop Assistant is trig-

gered.

Briefly pull the parking brake switch to

trigger the Emergency Stop Assistant.

Without lane change function:

▷

With lane change function: releasing the

switch may trigger an automatic lane

change.

Icon

Status

When lane markings are detected,

the system keeps the vehicle in the

lane.

The system will take control of the vehicle

for a maximum of 2 minutes.

▷

The hazard warning system is switched on.

Lane keeping is briefly interrupted.

An emergency call is triggered when sta-

tionary, depending on vehicle equipment.

Lane boundary driven over.

When lane markings are detected,

the system keeps the vehicle in the

lane.

Canceling Emergency Stop

Assistant

The driver can cancel the Emergency Stop As-

sistant by actively taking control of the vehicle

throughout the entire process.

The hands are not grasping the

steering wheel. The system is still ac-

tive.

For instance, the system will be canceled in the

following situations:

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▷

Date.

Icon

Status

Time.

Warning light illuminates red and

acoustic signal sounds: Hands not

touching steering wheel. Interruption

of lane keeping is imminent.

Vehicle speed.

Global Positioning System coordinates.

Data protection

Warning light illuminates red and

acoustic signal sounds: Lane keeping

is switched off.

The permissibility of recording and using video

recordings is contingent upon the statutory

regulations of the country in which the system

is to be used. The user is responsible for the

use of the system and compliance with respec-

tive applicable regulations.

System limits

Use the system only in the event of a driver

failure.

The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends

confirming there are no statutory or regulatory

constraints on use of the system in your state

or country prior to the initial use. In addition,

the laws regarding use of the system should

be verified at regular intervals, especially when

frequently crossing borders.

The system cannot replace the driving per-

formance of a driver who is fit to drive.

BMW Drive Recorder

Principle

Other drivers of the vehicle must be informed

about the system. In addition, information

about the system is required when handing off

the vehicle.

The BMW Drive Recorder stores brief video

recordings of the vehicle surroundings, e.g., to

document surrounding traffic.

Functional requirements

General information

Video recordings can be saved in different

ways:

▷

Standby state or drive-ready state is

switched on.

▷

BMW Drive Recorder is activated.

Privacy Policy was accepted.

Recording type was selected.

Recording time was selected.

▷

Automatic storage of the recording.

The function makes it possible to document

the accident with the correspondingly set

recording type.

▷

Manual storage of the recording.

Activating/deactivating the BMW

Drive Recorder

The BMW Drive Recorder must be activated

before the first use of the recording function.

The function makes it possible to document

traffic situations with the correspondingly

set recording type.

The system saves recordings up to 20 sec-

onds before and after storage is triggered.

1. "Apps"

The assistance systems' cameras are used to

record, e.g., Panorama View.

2. "Drive Recorder"

3. Accept Privacy Policy.

4. "Settings"

Additionally, the following parameters are

stored for the trip:

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5. "Recording allowed"

If a camera change occurred during the record-

ing, different segments of the video can be se-

lected.

6. Select the desired setting.

Recording functions

Settings

Automatic recording

Recordings are saved automatically when the

vehicle sensors detect an accident.

Recording type

1. "Apps"

2. "Drive Recorder"

3. "Settings"

If the vehicle accelerates rapidly, an automatic

recording may be taken.

4. "RECORDING TYPE"

5. Select the desired setting.

Manual recording

Using the button

Recording time

1. "Apps"

Press and hold this button.

2. "Drive Recorder"

3. "Settings"

Via iDrive

4. Select the desired setting.

1. "Apps"

2. "Drive Recorder"

3. "Start recording"

To stop the recording: "Cancel".

Cameras

1. "Apps"

2. "Drive Recorder"

3. "Settings"

Recording can also be started by selecting the

widget on the control display.

4. "Camera selection"

5. Select desired camera.

Recording playback and

administration

Stored video recordings can be played back,

exported and deleted.

In case of an accident, the system switches

automatically to "All" cameras.

If driver assistance systems are enabled, their

camera views are automatically selected.

For your own safety, the video recording is

only displayed on the control display up to ap-

prox. 2 mph/3 km/h. In some national-market

versions, the video recording is only displayed

if the parking brake is engaged or if the selec-

tor lever is in the P position.

System limits

In the event of serious accidents, it may not

be possible to store recordings if the damage

on the vehicle is too great or the power supply

was interrupted.

1. "Apps"

2. "Drive Recorder"

If you repeatedly overwrite a USB drive, it may

not be possible to export recordings correctly.

3. "Saved recordings"

4. Select desired recording.

5. Select the desired setting.

The preferred file system for USB storage is

NTFS. Other file systems may have limitations.

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Function

Active Protection

When the seat belt is fastened, the driver's

and front passenger's seat belt straps are au-

tomatically tightened once after driving away.

Principle

Active Protection prepares occupants and the

vehicle for a possible accident in critical driving

or collision situations.

In accident-critical situations, the following in-

dividual functions become active as needed:

▷

Automatic pretensioning of the front seat

belts.

General information

Depending on vehicle equipment and national-

market version, Active Protection consists of

various PreCrash functions.

Automatic closing of the windows. The win-

dows remain open with a small gap.

The panoramic glass sunroof closes auto-

matically. The sun protection is also closed.

The system is used to detect certain critical

driving situations that might lead to an acci-

dent. This includes the following critical driving

situations:

Depending on the equipment: automatic

positioning of the backrest for the front

passenger seat.

After a critical driving situation without an acci-

dent, the front seat belts are loosened again.

▷

Emergency braking.

Severe understeering.

Severe oversteering.

If the belt tension does not loosen automati-

cally, stop the vehicle and unbuckle the seat

belt using the red button in the buckle. Fasten

the seat belt before continuing to drive.

Certain functions of several systems can,

within the system limits, lead to Active Protec-

tion triggering:

All other systems can be restored to the de-

sired setting.

▷

Forward Collision Warning with braking

function: automatic brake intervention.

Forward Collision Warning with braking

function: brake booster.

PostCrash iBrake

Rear-end collision preparation: detection of

impending rear-end collisions.

Principle

In certain accident situations, the PostCrash

iBrake can automatically bring the vehicle to a

standstill without intervention by the driver.

Safety information

Warning

General information

The PostCrash iBrake can reduce the risk of a

further collision and its consequences.

The system cannot serve as a substitute for

the driver’s personal judgment. Due to the

system limits, critical situations might not be

detected reliably or in time. There is a risk

of accident. Adjust driving style to traffic con-

ditions. Watch surrounding traffic closely and

actively intervene where appropriate

At standstill

After coming to a halt, the brake is released

automatically.

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Harder vehicle deceleration

In certain situations, it may be necessary to

bring the vehicle to a halt more quickly than

automatic braking allows.

Function

The system is switched on each time drive-

ready state is switched on.

After starting the trip, the system is trained to

the driver, so that decreasing alertness or fati-

gue can be detected.

To do this, quickly apply extra force to the

brake. The brake pressure will then be higher

than the brake pressure generated by the au-

tomatic brake function. Automatic braking is

interrupted.

This procedure takes, for example, the follow-

ing criteria into account:

▷

Personal driving style, for instance steering

behavior.

Canceling automatic braking

It may be necessary to interrupt automatic

braking in certain situations, for instance when

making an evasive maneuver.

Driving conditions, for instance time, length

of trip.

Depending on the equipment: attention

of the driver through the Driver Attention

Camera.

Cancel automatic braking:

▷

By depressing the brake pedal for slightly

longer.

The system is active starting at ap-

prox. 43 mph/70 km/h and can also display a

break recommendation.

▷

By pressing the accelerator pedal for

slightly longer.

Break recommendation

Fatigue alert

Setting break recommendation

The break recommendation can be switched

on or off and adjusted via iDrive.

Principle

The Fatigue Alert can detect decreasing alert-

ness or fatigue of the driver during long, mo-

notonous trips, for instance on highways. The

system recommends a break.

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

3. "General settings"

4. "Fatigue and Focus Alert"

5. Select the desired setting.

Safety information

Display

Warning

If the driver becomes less alert or fatigued,

a message is displayed in the control display

with the recommendation to take a break.

The system cannot serve as a substitute for

the driver’s personal judgment in assessing

one's physical state. An increasing lack of

alertness or fatigue may not be detected or

not be detected in time. There is a risk of

accident, injury, and property damage. Make

sure that the driver is rested and alert. Adjust

driving style to traffic conditions.

During the display, various settings can be se-

lected.

The system is reset approx. 45 minutes after

parking the vehicle. A break recommendation

can only be displayed again after this time has

elapsed.

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System limits

System functionality may be limited. If the

function is limited, either no warning may be

issued or an unwarranted warning may be is-

sued. The system function may be limited in

the following situations, e.g.:

▷

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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