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to the selected options or country versions.

This also applies to safety-related functions

and systems. When using these functions and

systems, the applicable laws and regulations

must be observed.

Vehicle features and options

This chapter describes all standard, country-

specific and optional features offered with the

series. It also describes features that are not

necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due

Airbags

1

2

3

Front airbag, driver

Front airbag, front passenger

Head airbag

4

5

Side airbag

Knee airbag

Front airbags

Side airbag

Front airbags help protect the driver and the

front passenger by responding to frontal im‐

pacts in which safety belts alone would not

provide adequate protection.

In a lateral impact, the side airbag supports the

side of the body in the chest and lap area.

Head airbag

In a lateral impact, the head airbag supports

the head.

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Dashboard and windshield on the front

passenger side must stay clear - do not at‐

tach adhesive labels or coverings and do

not attach brackets or cables, for instance

for GPS devices or mobile phones.

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

impact events.

Do not apply adhesive materials to the air‐

bag cover panels, do not cover them or

modify them in any way.

Knee airbag

The knee airbag supports the legs in a frontal

impact.

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Do not use the cover of the front airbag on

the front passenger side as a storage area.

Do not place slip covers, seat cushions or

other objects on the front passenger seat

that are not specifically suited for seats

with integrated side airbags.

Protective action

Airbags are not triggered in every impact situa‐

tion, e.g., in less severe accidents or rear-end

collisions.

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Do not hang pieces of clothing, such as

jackets, over the backrests.

Information on optimum effect of the

airbags

Never modify either the individual compo‐

nents or the wiring in the airbag system.

This also applies to steering wheel covers,

the dashboard, and the seats.

WARNING

If the seat position is incorrect or the de‐

ployment area of the airbags is impaired, the

airbag system cannot provide protection as in‐

tended and may cause additional injuries due

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

ger to life. Follow the information on achieving

the optimum protective effect of the airbag

system.◀

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Do not remove the airbag system.

Even when you follow all instructions very

closely, injury from contact with the airbags

cannot be fully ruled out in certain situations.

The ignition and inflation noise may lead to

short-term and, in most cases, temporary

hearing impairment in sensitive occupants.

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Keep a distance from the airbags.

Vehicle modifications for a person with disabili‐

ties may affect the air bag system; contact

BMW Customer Relations for further informa‐

tion.

Always grasp the steering wheel on the

steering wheel rim. Hold your hands at the

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

the risk of injury to your hands or arms as

low as possible when the airbag is trig‐

gered.

Warnings and information on the airbags are

also found on the sun visors.

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Make sure that occupants keep their heads

away from the side airbag.

Functional readiness of the airbag

system

Make sure that the front passenger is sit‐

ting correctly, i.e., keeps his or her feet and

legs in the floor area and does not support

them on the dashboard.

Safety information

WARNING

Individual components can be hot after

triggering of the airbag system. There is a risk

of injury. Do not touch individual compo‐

nents.◀

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There should be no additional persons, an‐

imals or objects between an airbag and a

person.

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WARNING

Safety information

Improperly executed work can lead to

failure, malfunction or unintentional triggering

of the airbag system. In the case of a malfunc‐

tion, the airbag system might not trigger as in‐

tended despite the accident severity. There is

a risk of injuries or danger to life. Have the air‐

bag system checked, repaired, dismantled and

scrapped by a dealer’s service center or an‐

other qualified service center or repair shop.◀

WARNING

To ensure the front-seat passenger air‐

bag function, the system must be able to de‐

tect whether a person is sitting in the front

passenger seat. The entire seat cushion area

must be used for this purpose. There is a risk

of injuries or danger to life. Make sure that the

front passenger keeps his or her feet in the

floor area.◀

Correct function

Malfunction of the automatic

deactivation system

When transporting older children and adults,

the front-seat passenger airbags may be deac‐

tivated in certain sitting positions. In this case,

the indicator lamp for the front-seat passenger

airbags lights up.

When the ignition is switched on, the

warning lamp in the instrument cluster

lights up briefly and thereby indicates

the operational readiness of the entire airbag

system and the belt tensioner.

Airbag system malfunctioning

In this case, change the sitting position so that

the front-seat passenger airbags are activated

and the indicator lamp goes out.

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Warning lamp does not come on when the

ignition is turned on.

If it is not possible to activate the airbags, have

the person sit in the rear.

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The warning lamp lights up continuously.

Automatic deactivation of the front-

seat passenger airbags

To enable correct recognition of the occupied

seat cushion

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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.

Concept

The system reads if the front passenger seat is

occupied by measuring the human body's re‐

sistance.

Front, knee and side airbag on the front pas‐

senger's side are either activated or deacti‐

vated.

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Do not place any electronic devices on the

passenger seat if a child restraint system is

to be installed on it.

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Do not place objects under the seat that

could press against the seat from below.

General information

Before transporting a child on the front pas‐

senger seat, refer to the safety notes and in‐

structions for children on the front passenger

seat, see Children.

No moisture in or on the seat.

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pends on the positions of the driver's/front

passenger seat.

Indicator lamp for the front-seat

passenger airbags

To maintain the accuracy of this function over

the long term, calibrate the front seats as soon

as a respective message appears on the Con‐

trol Display.

Calibrating the front seats

WARNING

There is a risk of jamming when moving

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

property damage. Make sure that the area of

movement of the seat is clear prior to any ad‐

justment.◀

The indicator lamp for the front-seat passen‐

ger airbags indicates the operating state of the

front-seat passenger airbags.

The lamp indicates whether the airbags are ei‐

ther activated or deactivated.

A corresponding message appears on the

Control Display.

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The indicator lamp lights up

when a child is properly

seated in a child restraint fix‐

ing system or when the seat

is empty. The airbags on the

front passenger side are not

activated.

1. Press the switch and move the respective

seat all the way forward, until it stops.

2. Press the switch forward again. The seat

still moves forward slightly.

3. Readjust the seat to the desired position.

The calibration procedure is completed when

the message on the Control Display disap‐

pears.

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The indicator lamp does not light up when,

e.g., a correctly seated person of sufficient

size is detected on the seat. The airbags

on the front passenger side are activated.

If the message continues to be displayed, re‐

peat the calibration.

If the message does not disappear after a re‐

peat calibration, have the system checked as

soon as possible.

Detected child restraint systems

The system generally detects children seated

in a child restraint system, particularly in child

restraint systems required by NHTSA at the

point in time when the vehicle was manufac‐

tured. After installing a child restraint system,

make sure that the indicator light for the front-

seat passenger airbags lights up. This indi‐

cates that the child restraint system has been

detected and the front-seat passenger airbags

are not activated.

Tire Pressure Monitor TPM

Concept

The system monitors tire inflation pressure in

the four mounted tires. The system warns you

if there is a significant loss of pressure in one

or more tires.

Strength of the driver's and front-seat

passenger airbag

The explosive power that activates driver's/

front-seat passenger airbags very much de‐

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General information

All wheels green

Sensors in the tire valves measure the tire in‐

flation pressure and, depending on the model,

the tire temperature.

System is active and will issue a warning re‐

lated to the tire inflation pressures stored dur‐

ing the last reset.

With use of the system follow further informa‐

tion found under Tire inflation pressure, refer

to page 220.

One to four yellow wheels

A flat tire or major drop in the tire inflation

pressure has occurred in the indicated tires.

Functional requirements

Gray wheels

It may not be possible to identify tire pressure

losses.

The following conditions must be met for the

system; otherwise, reliable flagging of a loss of

tire inflation pressure is not assured:

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After a tire or wheel replacement, a reset

was performed with the correct tire infla‐

tion pressure.

Possible causes:

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Malfunction.

The system is being reset.

After the tire inflation pressure was ad‐

justed to a new value, a reset was per‐

formed.

Additonal information

The status control display additionally shows

the current tire inflation pressures and, de‐

pending on the model, tire temperatures. It

shows the actual values read; they may vary

depending on driving style or weather condi‐

tions.

Wheels with TPM wheel electronics.

Status display

Current status

The system status can be displayed on the

Control Display, e.g., whether or not the sys‐

tem is active.

Resetting the system

Using iDrive:

1. "Vehicle info"

2. "Vehicle status"

3.

"Perform reset"

3.

"Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)"

4. Start the engine but do not drive off.

The current status is displayed.

5. Reset tire inflation pressure: "Perform

reset".

Tire conditions

6. Drive away.

The wheels are displayed in gray and the fol‐

lowing is displayed "Resetting Tire Pressure

Monitor (TPM)…".

General information

Tire and system status are indicated by the

color of the wheels and a SMS text message

on the Control Display.

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

short period, the set tire inflation pressures are

accepted as reference values. The reset is

completed automatically while driving.

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After a successfully completed Reset, the

wheels on the Control Display are shown in

green and "Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)

active" is displayed.

Symbol Possible cause

The system has detected a wheel

change, but no reset was done.

No reset was performed for the sys‐

tem. The system issues a warning

based on the tire inflation pressures

stored during the last reset.

You may interrupt this trip at any time. When

you continue the reset resumes automatically.

Messages

Inflation was not carried out accord‐

ing to specifications.

General information

A low tire inflation pressure may cause the

DSC Dynamic Stability Control to be switched

on.

The tire inflation pressure has fallen

below the level of the last reset.

Safety information

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WARNING

1. Check the tire pressure and correct as

needed.

A damaged regular tire with low or miss‐

ing tire inflation pressure impacts handling,

such as steering and braking response. Run-

flat tires can maintain limited stability. There is

a risk of an accident. Do not continue driving if

the vehicle is equipped with normal tires. Fol‐

low the information on run-flat tires and contin‐

ued driving with these tires.◀

2. Reset the system.

If the tire inflation pressure is too low

Message

A yellow warning light is illuminated in

the instrument cluster.

If a tire inflation pressure check is

required

In addition, a symbol with a Check Control

message appears on the Control Display.

Symbol Possible cause

Message

A symbol with a Check Control message ap‐

pears on the Control Display.

There is a tire inflation pressure

loss.

No reset was performed for the sys‐

tem. The system issues a warning

based on the tire inflation pressures

stored during the last reset.

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1. Reduce your speed and drive moderately.

Do not exceed a speed of

80 mph/130 km/h.

2. At the next opportunity, for instance gas

station, check and correct the tire inflation

pressure in all four tires, if necessary.

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3. Reset the system.

If identification of flat tire damage is not

possible, please contact a dealer’s service

center or another qualified service center

or repair shop.

If there is a significant loss of tire

inflation pressure

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

by changing the wheel.

Message

A yellow warning light is illuminated in

the instrument cluster.

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

may damage the TPM wheel electronics. In

this case, have the electronics checked and re‐

placed at the next opportunity.

In addition, a symbol with the affected tire ap‐

pears in a Check Control message on the Con‐

trol Display.

Run-flat tires

Symbol Possible cause

Safety information

There is a flat tire or a major loss in

tire inflation pressure.

WARNING

Your vehicle handles differently with a

run-flat with no or low inflation pressure; for in‐

stance, your lane stability when braking is re‐

duced, braking distances are longer and the

self-steering properties will change. There is a

risk of an accident.

No reset was performed for the sys‐

tem. The system issues a warning

based on the tire inflation pressures

stored during the last reset.

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Drive moderately and do not exceed a speed of

50 mph/80 km/h.◀

1. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.

Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐

vers.

Maximum speed

2. Check whether the vehicle is fitted with

normal tires or run-flat tires.

You may continue driving with a damaged tire

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

Run-flat tires, refer to page 227, are la‐

beled with a circular symbol containing the

letters RSC marked on the tire's sidewall.

Continued driving with a flat tire

If continuing to drive with a damaged tire:

1. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐

vers.

Actions in the event of a flat tire

Normal tires

2. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.

1. Identify the damaged tire.

3. Check the air pressure in all four tires at

the next opportunity.

To do this, check the air pressure in all four

tires, for instance using the tire pressure

gage of a flat tire kit.

If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires

is correct, the Tire Pressure Monitor may

not have been reset. In this case, perform

the reset.

If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires

is correct, the Tire Pressure Monitor may

not have been reset. In this case, perform

the reset.

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Possible driving range with a

depressurized tire

These circumstances may cause a warning

when temperatures fall very sharply.

The possible driving range varies depending

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

speed, road conditions, external temperature.

The driving range may be less but may also be

more if an economical driving style is used.

Sudden tire pressure loss

The system cannot indicate sudden serious

tire damage caused by external circumstances.

Failure to perform a reset

If the vehicle is loaded with an average weight

and used under favorable conditions, its possi‐

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

The system does not function properly if a re‐

set has not been carried out, for instance a flat

tire is reported though tire inflation pressures

are correct.

Vehicle handling with damaged tires

Vehicles driven with a damaged tire will handle

differently, potentially leading to conditions

such as the following:

Malfunction

The yellow warning light flashes and is

then illuminated continuously. A Check

Control message is displayed. It may

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Greater likelihood of swerving off course.

Longer braking distances.

not be possible to identify tire pressure losses.

Changed self-steering properties.

Examples and recommendations in the follow‐

ing situations:

Modify your driving style. Avoid abrupt steer‐

ing maneuvers or driving over obstacles, for in‐

stance curbs or potholes.

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A wheel without TPM wheel electronics,

for instance an emergency wheel, is

mounted: have it checked by a dealer’s

service center or another qualified service

center or repair shop as needed.

Final tire failure

Vibrations or loud noises while driving can indi‐

cate the final failure of a tire.

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Malfunction: have system checked by a

dealer’s service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop.

Reduce speed and stop; otherwise, pieces of

the tire could come loose and cause an acci‐

dent.

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The system was unable to complete the

reset. Perform a system reset again.

Do not continue driving. Contact a dealer’s

service center or another qualified service cen‐

ter or repair shop.

Interference caused by systems or devices

with the same radio frequency: after leav‐

ing the area of the interference, the system

automatically becomes active again.

System limits

Temperature

Declaration according to NHTSA/

FMVSS 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring

System

Each tire, including the spare (if provided)

should be checked monthly when cold and in‐

flated to the inflation pressure recommended

by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle

placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your

The tire inflation pressure depends on the

tire's temperature.

Driving or exposure to the sun will increase the

tire's temperature, thus increasing the tire in‐

flation pressure.

The tire inflation pressure is reduced when the

tire temperature falls again.

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vehicle has tires of a different size than the size

indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation

pressure label, you should determine the

proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)

As an added safety feature, your vehicle has

been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring

system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pres‐

sure telltale when one or more of your tires is

significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when

the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you

should stop and check your tires as soon as

possible, and inflate them to the proper pres‐

sure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated

tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to

tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel ef‐

ficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the

vehicle's handling and stopping ability. Please

note that the TPMS is not a substitute for

proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's

responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure,

even if under-inflation has not reached the

level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low

tire pressure telltale. Your vehicle has also

been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indi‐

cator to indicate when the system is not oper‐

ating properly. The TPMS malfunction indica‐

tor is combined with the low tire pressure

telltale. When the system detects a malfunc‐

tion, the telltale will flash for approximately one

minute and then remain continuously illumi‐

nated. This sequence will continue upon sub‐

sequent vehicle start-ups as long as the mal‐

function exists. When the malfunction indicator

is illuminated, the system may not be able to

detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.

TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of

reasons, including the installation of replace‐

ment or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle

that prevent the TPMS from functioning prop‐

erly. Always check the TPMS malfunction tell‐

tale after replacing one or more tires or wheels

on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement

or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS

to continue to function properly.

FTM Flat Tire Monitor

Concept

The system detects tire inflation pressure loss

on the basis of rotation speed differences be‐

tween the individual wheels while driving.

In the event of a tire inflation pressure loss, the

diameter and therefore the rotational speed of

the corresponding wheel changes. The differ‐

ence will be detected and reported as a flat

tire.

The system does not measure the actual infla‐

tion pressure in the tires.

Functional requirements

The following conditions must be met for the

system; otherwise, reliable flagging of a loss of

tire inflation pressure is not assured:

▷

After a tire or wheel replacement, an initial‐

ization was performed with the correct tire

inflation pressure.

▷

After the tire inflation pressure was ad‐

justed to a new value, an initialization was

performed.

Status display

The current status of the flat tire monitor can

be displayed, for instance whether the RPA is

active.

Using iDrive:

1. "Vehicle info"

2. "Vehicle status"

3.

"Flat Tire Monitor (FTM)"

The status is displayed.

Initialization required

An initialization must be performed in the fol‐

lowing situations:

▷

After the tire inflation pressure has been

adjusted.

▷

After a tire or wheel replacement.

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Performing initialization

Symbol Possible cause

There is a flat tire or a major loss in

When initializing, the set tire inflation pres‐

sures serve as reference values in order to de‐

tect a flat tire. Initialization is started by con‐

firming the tire inflation pressures.

tire inflation pressure.

Do not initialize the system when driving with

snow chains.

Measure

1. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.

Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐

vers.

Using iDrive:

1. "Vehicle info"

2. Check whether the vehicle is fitted with

normal tires or run-flat tires.

2. "Vehicle status"

3.

"Perform reset"

Run-flat tires, refer to page 227, are la‐

beled with a circular symbol containing the

letters RSC marked on the tire's sidewall.

4. Start the engine but do not drive off.

5. Start the initialization with "Perform reset".

6. Drive away.

Actions in the event of a flat tire

The initialization is completed while driving,

which can be interrupted at any time.

Normal tires

1. Identify the damaged tire.

The initialization automatically continues when

driving resumes.

To do this, check the air pressure in all four

tires, for instance using the tire pressure

gage of a flat tire kit.

Messages

General information

When a flat tire is indicated, DSC Dynamic Sta‐

bility Control is switched on, if needed.

If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires

is correct, the Flat Tire Monitor may not

have been initialized. In this case, initialize

the system.

Safety information

If identification of flat tire damage is not

possible, please contact a dealer’s service

center or another qualified service center

or repair shop.

WARNING

A damaged regular tire with low or miss‐

ing tire inflation pressure impacts handling,

such as steering and braking response. Run-

flat tires can maintain limited stability. There is

a risk of an accident. Do not continue driving if

the vehicle is equipped with normal tires. Fol‐

low the information on run-flat tires and contin‐

ued driving with these tires.◀

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

by changing the wheel.

Run-flat tires

Safety information

WARNING

Indication of a flat tire

Your vehicle handles differently with a

run-flat with no or low inflation pressure; for in‐

stance, your lane stability when braking is re‐

duced, braking distances are longer and the

self-steering properties will change. There is a

risk of an accident.

A yellow warning light is illuminated in

the instrument cluster.

In addition, a symbol with a Check Control

message appears on the Control Display.

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Drive moderately and do not exceed a speed of

50 mph/80 km/h.◀

Final tire failure

Vibrations or loud noises while driving can indi‐

cate the final failure of a tire.

Maximum speed

Reduce speed and stop; otherwise, pieces of

the tire could come loose and cause an acci‐

dent.

You may continue driving with a damaged tire

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

Do not continue driving. Contact a dealer’s

service center or another qualified service cen‐

ter or repair shop.

Continued driving with a flat tire

If continuing to drive with a damaged tire:

1. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐

vers.

System limits

The system could be delayed or malfunction in

the following situations:

2. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.

3. Check the air pressure in all four tires at

the next opportunity.

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A natural, even tire inflation pressure loss

in all four tires will not be recognized.

Therefore, check the tire inflation pressure

regularly.

If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires

is correct, the Flat Tire Monitor may not

have been initialized. In this case, initialize

the system.

▷

Sudden serious tire damage caused by ex‐

ternal circumstances cannot be recognized

in advance.

Possible driving range with a

depressurized tire

▷

When the system has not been initialized.

When driving on a snowy or slippery road

surface.

The possible driving range varies depending

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

speed, road conditions, external temperature.

The driving range may be less but may also be

more if an economical driving style is used.

▷

Sporty driving style: spinning traction

wheels, high lateral acceleration (drifting).

When driving with snow chains.

If the vehicle is loaded with an average weight

and used under favorable conditions, its possi‐

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

Intelligent Safety

Vehicle handling with damaged tires

Concept

Vehicles driven with a damaged tire will handle

differently, potentially leading to conditions

such as the following:

Intelligent Safety enables central operation of

the driver assistance system. Depending on

how the vehicle is equipped, Intelligent Safety

consists of one or more systems that can help

prevent an imminent collision.

▷

Greater likelihood of swerving off course.

Longer braking distances.

▷

Approach control warning, refer to

page 124.

Changed self-steering properties.

Modify your driving style. Avoid abrupt steer‐

ing maneuvers or driving over obstacles, for in‐

stance curbs or potholes.

▷

Pedestrian warning, refer to page 131.

Lane departure warning, refer to

page 137.

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Active Blind Spot Detection, refer to

page 139.

Switching on/off

Some Intelligent Safety systems are automati‐

cally active after every departure. Some Intelli‐

gent Safety systems activate according to the

last setting.

Safety information

WARNING

The system does not relieve from per‐

Press button briefly:

sonal responsibility to assess visibility and traf‐

fic situation. There is a risk of an accident. Ad‐

just driving style to traffic conditions. Watch

traffic closely and actively intervene where ap‐

propriate.◀

▷

The menu for the intelligent safety

system is displayed. The systems

are individually switched off ac‐

cording to their respective set‐

tings.

▷

LED lights up orange or goes out respec‐

tive to their individual settings.

WARNING

Indicators and warnings do not relieve

from personal responsibility. Due to system

limits, warnings or reactions of the system may

not be output or they may be output too late,

incorrectly, or without justification. There is a

risk of an accident. Adjust driving style to traf‐

fic conditions. Watch traffic closely and ac‐

tively intervene where appropriate.◀

Adjust as needed. Individual settings are

stored for the profile currently used.

Press button again:

▷

All Intelligent Safety systems are

switched on.

▷

The LED lights up green.

WARNING

Hold down button:

Due to system limits, individual functions

can malfunction during tow-starting/towing

with the Intelligent Safety systems activated.

There is a risk of an accident. Switch all Intelli‐

gent Safety systems off prior to tow-starting/

towing.◀

▷

All Intelligent Safety systems are

switched off.

The LED goes out.

Approach control warning

Depending on the equipment, the collision

warning system consists of one of the follow‐

ing functions:

Overview

Button in the vehicle

▷

Approach control warning with City light

braking function, refer to page 125.

▷

Approach control warning with braking

function, refer to page 127

Intelligent Safety button

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Approach control warning

with City light braking

function

WARNING

The system does not relieve from per‐

sonal responsibility to assess visibility and traf‐

fic situation. There is a risk of an accident. Ad‐

just driving style to traffic conditions. Watch

traffic closely and actively intervene where ap‐

propriate.◀

Concept

The system can help prevent accidents. If an

accident cannot be prevented, the system will

help reduce the collision speed.

The system sounds a warning before an immi‐

nent collision and actuates brakes independ‐

ently, if needed.

WARNING

Indicators and warnings do not relieve

from personal responsibility. Due to system

limits, warnings or reactions of the system may

not be output or they may be output too late,

incorrectly, or without justification. There is a

risk of an accident. Adjust driving style to traf‐

fic conditions. Watch traffic closely and ac‐

tively intervene where appropriate.◀

The automatic braking intervention is done

with limited force and duration.

A camera in the area of the rearview mirror

controls the system.

The approach control warning is available even

if cruise control has been deactivated.

With the vehicle approaching another vehicle

intentionally, the approach control warning and

braking are delayed in order to avoid false sys‐

tem reactions.

WARNING

Due to system limits, individual functions

can malfunction during tow-starting/towing

with the Intelligent Safety systems activated.

There is a risk of an accident. Switch all Intelli‐

gent Safety systems off prior to tow-starting/

towing.◀

General information

The system warns at two levels of an imminent

danger of collision at speeds from approx.

3 mph/5 km/h. Time of warnings may vary with

the current driving situation.

Overview

Appropriate braking kicks in at speeds of up to

35 mph/60 km/h.

Button in the vehicle

Detection range

Intelligent Safety button

Objects that the system can detect are taken

into account.

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Camera

Setting the warning time

The warning time can be set.

Using iDrive:

1. "Settings"

2. "Frontal Coll. Warning"

3. Activate the desired time on the Control

Display.

The selected time is stored for the driver pro‐

file currently used.

The camera is installed near the interior mirror.

Warning with braking function

Display

Keep the windshield in front of the interior mir‐

ror clean and clear.

A warning symbol appears in the instrument

cluster and in the Head-up Display if a collision

with a detected vehicle is imminent.

Switching on/off

Switching on automatically

Symbol Measure

The system is automatically active after every

driving off.

Symbol lights up red: prewarning.

Brake and increase distance.

Switching on/off manually

Press button briefly:

Symbol flashes red and an acoustic

signal sounds: acute warning.

▷

The menu for the intelligent safety

system is displayed. The systems

are individually switched off ac‐

cording to their respective set‐

tings.

Brake and make an evasive maneu‐

ver, if necessary.

Prewarning

▷

LED lights up orange or goes out respec‐

tive to their individual settings.

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

impending danger of a collision or the distance

to the vehicle ahead is too small.

Adjust as needed. The individual settings are

stored for the driver profile currently in use.

The driver must intervene actively when there

is a prewarning.

Press button again:

▷

All Intelligent Safety systems are

switched on.

Acute warning with braking function

Acute warning is displayed in case of the immi‐

nent danger of a collision when the vehicle ap‐

proaches another object at a high differential

speed.

▷

The LED lights up green.

Hold down button:

▷

All Intelligent Safety systems are

switched off.

The driver must intervene actively when there

is an acute warning. If necessary, the driver is

assisted by a minor automatic braking inter‐

vention in a possible risk of collision.

The LED goes out.

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Acute warnings can also be triggered without

previous forewarning.

▷

Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front of

you, or sharply decelerating vehicles.

▷

Vehicles with an unusual rear appearance.

Two-wheeled vehicles ahead of you.

Braking intervention

The warning prompts the driver himself/herself

to react. During a warning, the maximum brak‐

ing force is used. Prerequisite for the brake

booster is sufficiently quick and hard stepping

on the brake pedal. The system can assist with

some braking intervention if there is a risk of a

collision. At low speeds vehicles may thus

come to a complete stop.

Functional limitations

The system may not be fully functional in the

following situations:

▷

In heavy fog, wet conditions, or snowfall.

In tight curves.

If the driving stability control systems are

limited or deactivated, for instance DSC

OFF.

The braking intervention is executed only if ve‐

hicle stability has not been restricted, for in‐

stance by deactivating the DSC Dynamic Sta‐

bility Control.

▷

If, depending on the vehicle equipment

version, the field of view of the camera in

the mirror or the radar sensor is dirty or ob‐

scured.

The braking intervention can be interrupted by

stepping on the accelerator pedal or by ac‐

tively moving the steering wheel.

▷

Up to 10 seconds after the start of the en‐

gine via the Start/Stop button.

Object detection can be restricted. Follow the

limitations of the detection range and func‐

tional restrictions.

During calibration of the camera immedi‐

ately after vehicle delivery.

If there are constant blinding effects be‐

cause of oncoming light, for instance from

the sun low in the sky.

System limits

Safety information

WARNING

Warning sensitivity

The system can react not at all, too late,

incorrectly, or without justification due to the

system limits. There is a risk of accidents or

risk of damage to property. Follow the informa‐

tion regarding the system limits and actively

intervene, if needed.◀

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 premature or unjustified warn‐

ings and reactions.

Detection range

The system's detection potential is limited.

Collision warning with

braking function

Thus, a system reaction might not come or

might come late.

The concept

The system can help prevent accidents. If an

accident cannot be prevented, the system will

help reduce the collision speed.

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

tected:

▷

Slow moving vehicles when you approach

them at high speed.

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The system sounds a warning before an immi‐

nent collision and actuates brakes independ‐

ently if needed.

traffic closely and actively intervene where ap‐

propriate.◀

WARNING

The automatic braking intervention may be

executed with maximum braking force and for

a brief period only as necessary.

Indicators and warnings do not relieve

from personal responsibility. Due to system

limits, warnings or reactions of the system may

not be output or they may be output too late,

incorrectly, or without justification. There is a

risk of an accident. Adjust driving style to traf‐

fic conditions. Watch traffic closely and ac‐

tively intervene where appropriate.◀

If the vehicle is equipped with Active Cruise

Control with Stop&Go, the front-end collision

warning is controlled via the cruise control ra‐

dar sensor in conjunction with a camera.

The front-end collision warning is available

even if cruise control has been deactivated.

WARNING

With the vehicle approaching another vehicle

intentionally, the collision warning and braking

are delayed in order to avoid false system re‐

actions.

Due to system limits, individual functions

can malfunction during tow-starting/towing

with the Intelligent Safety systems activated.

There is a risk of an accident. Switch all Intelli‐

gent Safety systems off prior to tow-starting/

towing.◀

General information

The system issues a two-phase warning of a

possible danger of collision with vehicles at

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

warnings may vary with the current driving sit‐

uation.

Overview

Button in the vehicle

Detection range

Intelligent Safety button

Objects that the system can detect are taken

into account.

Safety information

WARNING

The system does not relieve from per‐

sonal responsibility to assess visibility and traf‐

fic situation. There is a risk of an accident. Ad‐

just driving style to traffic conditions. Watch

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▷

LED lights up orange or goes out respec‐

tive to their individual settings.

Radar sensor

Adjust as needed. The individual settings are

stored for the driver profile currently in use.

Press button again:

▷

All Intelligent Safety systems are

switched on.

▷

The LED lights up green.

Hold down button:

The radar sensor is located in the lower area of

the front bumper.

▷

All Intelligent Safety systems are

switched off.

The LED goes out.

Always keep radar sensor clean and unob‐

structed.

▷

Camera

Setting the warning time

The warning time can be set.

Using iDrive:

1. "Settings"

2. "Frontal Coll. Warning"

3. Activate the desired time on the Control

Display.

The selected time is stored for the driver pro‐

file currently used.

The camera is installed near the interior mirror.

Warning with braking function

Display

Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐

terior mirror clean and clear.

A warning symbol appears in the instrument

cluster and in the Head-up Display if a collision

with a detected vehicle is imminent.

Switching on/off

Switching on automatically

The system is automatically active after every

driving off.

Symbol Measure

Symbol lights up red: prewarning.

Brake and increase distance.

Switching on/off manually

Press button briefly:

Symbol flashes red and an acoustic

signal sounds: acute warning.

▷

The menu for the intelligent safety

system is displayed. The systems

are individually switched off ac‐

cording to their respective set‐

tings.

Brake and make an evasive maneu‐

ver, if necessary.

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Prewarning

System limits

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

impending danger of a collision or the distance

to the vehicle ahead is too small.

Safety information

WARNING

The driver must intervene actively when there

is a prewarning.

The system can react not at all, too late,

incorrectly, or without justification due to the

system limits. There is a risk of accidents or

risk of damage to property. Follow the informa‐

tion regarding the system limits and actively

intervene, if needed.◀

Acute warning with braking function

Acute warning in displayed in case of the immi‐

nent danger of a collision when the vehicle ap‐

proaches another object at a high differential

speed.

Detection range

The driver must intervene actively when there

is an acute warning. If necessary, the driver is

assisted by an automatic braking intervention

in a possible risk of collision.

The system's detection potential is limited.

Thus, a system reaction might not come or

might come late.

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

tected:

Acute warnings can also be triggered without

previous forewarning.

▷

Slow moving vehicles when you approach

them at high speed.

Braking intervention

▷

Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front of

you, or sharply decelerating vehicles.

The warning prompts the driver himself/herself

to react. During a warning, the maximum brak‐

ing force is used. Prerequisite for the brake

booster is sufficiently quick and hard stepping

on the brake pedal. The system can assist with

automatic braking intervention if there is a risk

of a collision. The braking intervention can

bring the vehicle to a complete stop.

▷

Vehicles with an unusual rear appearance.

Two-wheeled vehicles ahead of you.

Functional limitations

The system may not be fully functional in the

following situations:

The braking intervention is executed only if ve‐

hicle stability has not been restricted, for in‐

stance by deactivating the DSC Dynamic Sta‐

bility Control.

▷

In heavy fog, wet conditions, or snowfall.

In tight curves.

If the driving stability control systems are

limited or deactivated, for instance DSC

OFF.

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

the braking intervention occurs as a brief brak‐

ing pressure. No automatic delay occurs.

▷

If, depending on the vehicle equipment

version, the field of view of the camera in

the mirror or the radar sensor is dirty or ob‐

scured.

The braking intervention can be interrupted by

stepping on the accelerator pedal or by ac‐

tively moving the steering wheel.

▷

Up to 10 seconds after the start of the en‐

gine via the Start/Stop button.

Object detection can be restricted. Follow the

limitations of the detection range and func‐

tional restrictions.

During calibration of the camera immedi‐

ately after vehicle delivery.

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▷

If there are constant blinding effects be‐

cause of oncoming light, for instance from

the sun low in the sky.

The system reacts to people who are within

the detection range of the system.

Detection range

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 premature or unjustified warn‐

ings and reactions.

Pedestrian warning

The detection area in front of the vehicle is div‐

ided into two areas:

Depending on how the vehicle is equipped, the

function warns of an imminent collision with

pedestrians during daytime or nighttime.

▷

Central area, arrow 1, directly in front of the

vehicle.

The function is subdivided into the following

systems:

▷

Expanded area, arrow 2, to the right and

left of the central area.

▷

During daytime:

A collision is imminent if pedestrians are lo‐

cated within the central area. A warning is is‐

sued about pedestrians who are located within

the extended area only if they are moving in

the direction of the central area.

Pedestrian warning with city braking func‐

tion, refer to page 131

At night: Night vision, refer to page 133

Pedestrian warning with

Approach control

Safety information

WARNING

Concept

The system does not relieve from per‐

sonal responsibility to assess visibility and traf‐

fic situation. There is a risk of an accident. Ad‐

just driving style to traffic conditions. Watch

traffic closely and actively intervene where ap‐

propriate.◀

The system can help prevent accidents with

pedestrians.

When driving at city speeds, the system will is‐

sue a warning if there is imminent danger of a

collision with pedestrians and includes a brak‐

ing function.

WARNING

The camera in the area of the rearview mirror

controls the system.

Indicators and warnings do not relieve

from personal responsibility. Due to system

limits, warnings or reactions of the system may

not be output or they may be output too late,

incorrectly, or without justification. There is a

risk of an accident. Adjust driving style to traf‐

fic conditions. Watch traffic closely and ac‐

tively intervene where appropriate.◀

General information

With sufficient brightness, the system warns

about possible collision danger with pedes‐

trians starting at approx. 6 mph/10 km/h to ap‐

prox. 35 mph/60 km/h and assists with braking

before a collision.

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WARNING

Switching on/off manually

Due to system limits, individual functions

can malfunction during tow-starting/towing

with the Intelligent Safety systems activated.

There is a risk of an accident. Switch all Intelli‐

gent Safety systems off prior to tow-starting/

towing.◀

Press button briefly:

▷

The menu for the intelligent safety

system is displayed. The systems

are individually switched off ac‐

cording to their respective set‐

tings.

▷

LED lights up orange or goes out respec‐

tive to their individual settings.

Overview

Adjust as needed. The individual settings are

stored for the driver profile currently in use.

Button in the vehicle

Press button again:

▷

All Intelligent Safety systems are

switched on.

▷

The LED lights up green.

Hold down button:

▷

All Intelligent Safety systems are

switched off.

The LED goes out.

Intelligent Safety button

▷

Camera

Warning with braking function

Display

If a collision with a person detected in this way

is imminent, a warning symbol appears on the

instrument cluster and in the Head-up Display.

The red symbol is displayed and a sig‐

nal sounds.

With instrument display: the red sym‐

bol is displayed and a signal sounds.

The camera is installed near the interior mirror.

Keep the windshield in front of the interior mir‐

ror clean and clear.

Intervene immediately by braking or make an

evasive maneuver.

Switching on/off

Braking intervention

The warning prompts the driver himself/herself

to react. During a warning, the maximum brak‐

ing force is used. Prerequisite for the brake

booster is sufficiently quick and hard stepping

on the brake pedal. The system can assist with

Switching on automatically

The system is automatically active after every

driving off.

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some braking intervention if there is a risk of a

collision. At low speeds vehicles may thus

come to a complete stop.

▷

In heavy fog, wet conditions, or snowfall.

In tight curves.

If the driving stability control systems are

deactivated, for instance DSC OFF.

The braking intervention is executed only if ve‐

hicle stability has not been restricted, for in‐

stance by deactivating the DSC Dynamic Sta‐

bility Control.

▷

If the field of view of the camera or the

windshield are dirty or covered.

Up to 10 seconds after the start of the en‐

gine via the Start/Stop button.

The braking intervention can be interrupted by

stepping on the accelerator pedal or by ac‐

tively moving the steering wheel.

During calibration of the camera immedi‐

ately after vehicle delivery.

Object detection can be restricted. Follow the

limitations of the detection range and func‐

tional restrictions.

If there are constant blinding effects be‐

cause of oncoming light, for instance from

the sun low in the sky.

System limits

▷

When it is dark outside.

Safety information

Night Vision with Pedestrian

and Animal Detection

WARNING

The system can react not at all, too late,

incorrectly, or without justification due to the

system limits. There is a risk of accidents or

risk of damage to property. Follow the informa‐

tion regarding the system limits and actively

intervene, if needed.◀

Concept

Night Vision with pedestrian and animal detec‐

tion is a night vision system.

An infrared camera scans the area in front of

the vehicle and issues a warning if it detects

pedestrians and animals on the street. Warm

objects that are similar in shape to human be‐

ings or animals are detected by the system. If

necessary, the thermal image can be displayed

on the Control Display.

Detection range

The detection potential of the camera is lim‐

ited.

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

sued late.

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

tected:

Thermal image

▷

Partially covered pedestrians.

Pedestrians that are not detected as such

because of the viewing angle or contour.

▷

Pedestrians outside of the detection range.

Pedestrians having a body size less than

32 in/80 cm.

Functional limitations

The system may not be fully functional or may

not be available in the following situations:

The image shows the heat radiated by objects

in the field of view of the camera.

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Warm objects have a light appearance and

cold objects a dark appearance.

▷

Pedestrian detection: up to approx.

330 ft/100 m

The ability to detect an object depends on the

temperature difference between the object

and the background and on the level of heat

radiation emitted by the object. Objects that

are similar in temperature to the environment

or that radiate very little heat are difficult to de‐

tect.

Detection of large animals: up to approx.

490 ft/150 m

Detection of medium animals: up to ap‐

prox. 230 ft/70 m

Environmental influences can limit the availa‐

bility of object detection.

If the vehicle systems detect that the vehicle is

located in a residential area, the animal detec‐

tion is temporarily switched off.

For safety reasons, when driving at speeds

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

ent light, the image is only displayed when the

low beams are switched on.

Safety information

A still image is displayed at regular intervals for

a fraction of a second.

WARNING

The system does not relieve from per‐

sonal responsibility to assess visibility and traf‐

fic situation. There is a risk of an accident. Ad‐

just driving style to traffic conditions. Watch

traffic closely and actively intervene where ap‐

propriate.◀

Pedestrian and animal detection

WARNING

Indicators and warnings do not relieve

from personal responsibility. Due to system

limits, warnings or reactions of the system may

not be output or they may be output too late,

incorrectly, or without justification. There is a

risk of an accident. Adjust driving style to traf‐

fic conditions. Watch traffic closely and ac‐

tively intervene where appropriate.◀

Object detection and object warning only func‐

tion in darkness.

Objects whose form is similar to people with

sufficient heat radiation are detected.

In addition, the system also detects animals

above a certain minimum size, for instance

deer.

Overview

Buttons in the vehicle

Display on the Control Display with thermal im‐

age activated:

▷

People detected by the system: in light

yellow.

▷

Animals detected by the system: in dark

yellow.

Range of object detection, with good ambient

conditions:

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Intelligent Safety button

▷

LED lights up orange or goes out respec‐

tive to their individual settings.

Adjust as needed. The individual settings are

stored for the driver profile currently in use.

Press button again:

▷

All Intelligent Safety systems are

switched on.

▷

The LED lights up green.

Hold down button:

▷

All Intelligent Safety systems are

switched off.

The LED goes out.

Switching on/switching off heat image

▷

Camera

Switching on heat image additionally

The heat image from the Night Vision camera

can also be displayed on the Control Display.

This function has no effect on object detec‐

tion.

Press button.

The image from the camera is displayed on the

Control Display.

The camera is automatically heated when the

external temperatures are low.

Adjustments via the iDrive

With heat image switched on:

The camera lens is automatically cleaned to‐

gether with the headlamps.

1. Press the Controller.

Switching on/off

2. Select brightness or contrast.

▷

Select the symbol.

Switching on automatically

When it is dark outside, the system is automat‐

ically active after every driving off.

3. Turn the Controller until the desired set‐

ting is selected.

Switching on/off manually

4. Press the Controller.

Press button briefly:

Display

▷

The menu for the intelligent safety

system is displayed. The systems

are individually switched off ac‐

cording to their respective set‐

tings.

Warning of people or animals in

danger

If a collision with a person or an animal de‐

tected in this way is imminent, a warning sym‐

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bol appears on the instrument cluster and in

the Head-up Display.

Symbol

Meaning

Acute warning: pedestrian

warning in the instrument

display.

Although both the shape and the heat radiation

are analyzed, false warnings cannot be ruled

out.

Acute warning: animal

warning in the instrument

cluster.

Warning area in front of the vehicle

Acute warning: animal

warning in the instrument

display.

Symbol lights

up yellow.

Prewarning.

Symbol lights

up red and a

signal sounds.

Acute warning.

The warning area for the person warning con‐

sists of two parts:

▷

Central area, arrow 1, directly in front of the

vehicle.

The displayed symbol may vary and shows the

side of the road on which the person or animal

was detected.

▷

Expanded area, arrow 2, to the right and

left of the central area.

Display in the Head-up Display

With animal warnings, no distinction is made

between the central or expanded area.

The warning is displayed simultaneously in the

Head-up Display and on the instrument clus‐

ter.

The entire area moves along with the vehicle in

the direction of the steering angle and changes

with the vehicle speed. As the vehicle speed

increases, the area becomes, for instance lon‐

ger and wider.

Prewarning

Prewarning for persons is displayed when a

person is detected in the central area immedi‐

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

or right side in the extended area.

Symbols

Prewarning for animals is displayed when an

animal is detected in the front of the vehicle.

Symbol

Meaning

Prewarning: pedestrian

warning.

The driver must intervene actively by braking

or making an evasive maneuver when there is a

prewarning.

Prewarning: animal warn‐

ing.

Acute warning

Acute warning is displayed if a person or an

animal is detected in direct proximity if front of

the vehicle.

Acute warning: pedestrian

warning in the instrument

cluster.

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The driver must immediately intervene actively

by braking or making an evasive maneuver

when there is an acute warning.

Lane departure warning

Concept

The lane departure warning alerts when the

vehicle on roads with lane markings is about to

leave the lane.

System limits

Basic limits

The system may not be fully functional in the

following situations:

General information

Depending on the country version, the system

issues a warning at speeds between

▷

On steep hills, in steep depressions or in

tight curves.

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

▷

If the camera is soiled or damaged.

In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.

When switching on the system below this

speed, a message is displayed in the instru‐

ment cluster.

At very high external temperatures.

Warnings are issued by means of a steering

wheel vibration. The time of the warning may

vary depending on the current driving situa‐

tion.

Limits of pedestrian and animal

detection

In some situations, it may occur that pedes‐

trians are detected as animals or animals as

pedestrians.

The system does not provide a warning if the

turn signal is set before leaving the lane.

Small animals are not detected by the object

detection function, even if they are clearly visi‐

ble in the image.

Safety information

WARNING

Limited detection, for example in the following

circumstances:

The system does not relieve from per‐

sonal responsibility to assess road and traffic

safety. There is a risk of an accident. Adjust

driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic

closely and actively intervene where appropri‐

ate. Do not jerk the steering wheel in response

to a warning.◀

▷

People or animals who are fully or partially

covered, especially when their heads are

covered.

▷

People who are not in an upright position,

for example, lying down.

Cyclists on unconventional bicycles (for

example, recumbent bicycles).

WARNING

Indicators and warnings do not relieve

from personal responsibility. Due to system

limits, warnings or reactions of the system may

not be output or they may be output too late,

incorrectly, or without justification. There is a

risk of an accident. Adjust driving style to traf‐

fic conditions. Watch traffic closely and ac‐

tively intervene where appropriate.◀

After physical damage to the system, for

example, after an accident.

No display on the rear screen

The image from Night Vision cannot be dis‐

played on the rear screen.

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cording to their respective set‐

tings.

Overview

Button in the vehicle

▷

LED lights up orange or goes out respec‐

tive to their individual settings.

Adjust as needed. The individual settings are

stored for the driver profile currently in use.

Press button again:

▷

All Intelligent Safety systems are

switched on.

▷

The LED lights up green.

Hold down button:

Intelligent Safety button

▷

All Intelligent Safety systems are

switched off.

The LED goes out.

Camera

▷

Display in the instrument cluster

▷

Lines: system is activated.

Arrows: at least one lane marking

was detected and warnings can be

issued.

Display in the instrument display

The camera is installed near the interior mirror.

▷

Symbol orange: system is acti‐

vated.

Keep the windshield in front of the interior mir‐

ror clean and clear.

▷

Green symbol: at least one lane

marking was detected and warn‐

ings can be issued.

Switching on/off

Switching on automatically

Issued warning

The lane departure warning is automatically

activated after departure, if the function was

switched on the last time the engine was stop‐

ped.

If you leave the lane

If you leave the lane and if a lane marking has

been detected, the steering wheel vibrates.

Switching on/off manually

If the turn signal is set before changing the

lane, a warning is not issued.

Press button briefly:

▷

The menu for the intelligent safety

system is displayed. The systems

are individually switched off ac‐

End of warning

The warning is canceled in the following situa‐

tions:

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▷

Automatically after approx. 3 seconds.

When returning to your own lane.

When braking hard.

Active Blind Spot Detection

Concept

Active Blind Spot Detection detects vehicles in

the blind spot or vehicles approaching from

behind in the adjacent lane. A warning is is‐

sued in various gradations in these situations.

When using the turn signal.

System limits

Safety information

General information

WARNING

The system can react not at all, too late,

incorrectly, or without justification due to the

system limits. There is a risk of accidents or

risk of damage to property. Follow the informa‐

tion regarding the system limits and actively

intervene, if needed.◀

Functional limitations

The system may not be fully functional in the

following situations:

Two radar sensors in the rear bumper monitor

the area behind and next to the vehicle at

speeds above approx. 30 mph/50 km/h.

▷

In heavy fog, wet conditions, or snowfall.

In the event of missing, worn, poorly visi‐

ble, merging, diverging, or multiple lane

markings such as in construction areas.

The system indicates whether there are vehi‐

cles in the blind spot, arrow 1, or approaching

from behind in the adjacent lane, arrow 2.

▷

When lane markings are covered in snow,

ice, dirt or water.

The light in the exterior mirror housing is dim‐

med.

▷

In tight curves or on narrow lanes.

Before you change lanes after setting the turn

signal, the system issues a warning in the sit‐

uations described above.

When the lane markings are covered by

objects.

▷

When driving very close to the vehicle in

front of you.

The light in the exterior mirror housing flashes

and the steering wheel vibrates.

▷

When driving toward bright lights.

Safety information

When the windshield in front of the interior

mirror is fogged over, dirty or covered with

stickers, etc.

WARNING

The system does not relieve from per‐

sonal responsibility to assess visibility and traf‐

fic situation. There is a risk of an accident. Ad‐

just driving style to traffic conditions. Watch

traffic closely and actively intervene where ap‐

propriate.◀

▷

During calibration of the camera immedi‐

ately after vehicle delivery.

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WARNING

was switched on the last time the engine was

stopped.

Indicators and warnings do not relieve

from personal responsibility. Due to system

limits, warnings or reactions of the system may

not be output or they may be output too late,

incorrectly, or without justification. There is a

risk of an accident. Adjust driving style to traf‐

fic conditions. Watch traffic closely and ac‐

tively intervene where appropriate.◀

Switching on/off manually

Press button briefly:

▷

The menu for the intelligent safety

system is displayed. The systems

are individually switched off ac‐

cording to their respective set‐

tings.

Overview

▷

LED lights up orange or goes out respec‐

tive to their individual settings.

Button in the vehicle

Adjust as needed. The individual settings are

stored for the driver profile currently in use.

Press button again:

▷

All Intelligent Safety systems are

switched on.

▷

The LED lights up green.

Hold down button:

▷

All Intelligent Safety systems are

switched off.

The LED goes out.

Intelligent Safety button

Radar sensors

Display

Lamp in the exterior mirror housing

The radar sensors are located in the rear

bumper.

Switching on/off

Prewarning

The dimmed lamp in the exterior mirror hous‐

ing indicates when there are vehicles in the

blind spot or approaching from behind.

Switching on automatically

The Active Blind Spot Detection is automati‐

cally activated after departure, if the function

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Acute warning

Brake force display

If the turn signal is set while a vehicle is in the

critical zone, the steering wheel vibrates briefly

and the lamp in the exterior mirror housing

flashes brightly.

Concept

Additional brake lamps indicate emergency

braking to the traffic behind. This can reduce

the risk of a rear-end collision.

The warning stops when the turn signal is

switched off, or the other vehicle leaves the

critical zone.

General information

Brief flashing

A brief flashing of the lamp during vehicle un‐

locking serves as system self-test.

System limits

Safety information

WARNING

▷

During normal brake application, the bot‐

tom brake lights light up.

The system can react not at all, too late,

incorrectly, or without justification due to the

system limits. There is a risk of accidents or

risk of damage to property. Follow the informa‐

tion regarding the system limits and actively

intervene, if needed.◀

During heavy brake application, the top

brake lights additionally light up.

Active Protection

Functional limitations

The system may not be fully functional in the

following situations:

General information

The Active Protection safety package consists

of systems that are independent of each other:

▷

When a vehicle is approaching at a speed

much faster than your own.

▷

Attentiveness assistant.

PreCrash.

▷

In heavy fog, wet conditions, or snowfall.

In tight curves or on narrow lanes.

PostCrash.

If the bumper is dirty, iced up, or covered,

for instance by stickers.

Attentiveness assistant

Concept

The system can detect decreasing alertness or

fatigue of the driver during long, monotonous

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

recommended that the driver takes a break.

▷

If cargo protrudes.

A Check Control message is displayed when

the system is not fully functional.

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▷

When the vehicle speed is mainly below

about 43 mph/70 km/h.

Safety information

WARNING

With a sporty driving style, such as during

rapid acceleration or when cornering fast.

The system does not relieve from per‐

sonal responsibility to assess one's physical

state. An increasing lack of alertness or fatigue

may not be detected or not be detected in

time. There is a risk of an accident. Make sure

that the driver is rested and alert. Adjust driv‐

ing style to traffic conditions.◀

In active driving situations, such as when

changing lanes frequently.

▷

When the road surface is poor.

In the event of strong side winds.

The system is reset approx. 45 minutes after

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

during longer trips on highways.

Function

The system is activated each time the engine

is started and cannot be switched off.

PreCrash

After travel has begun, the system monitors

certain aspects of the driver's behavior, so that

decreasing alertness or fatigue can be de‐

tected.

The concept

With this system critical driving situations that

might result in an accident can be detected

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

these situations, preventive measures are au‐

tomatically taken to minimize the risk of an ac‐

cident as much as possible.

This procedure takes the following criteria into

account:

▷

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

ior.

Critical driving situations may include:

▷

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

▷

Emergency stop.

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

system is active and can display a recommen‐

dation to take a break.

Severe understeering.

Severe oversteering.

If the vehicle includes the front-end collision

warning or front-end collision warning with

braking feature, impending collisions with vehi‐

cles driving ahead or stopped in front of you

can also be detected within the system's

range.

Break recommendation

If the driver becomes less alert or fatigued, a

message is displayed in the Control Display

with the recommendation to take a break.

A recommendation to take a break is displayed

only once during an uninterrupted trip.

Safety information

After a break, another recommendation to take

a break cannot be displayed until after approxi‐

mately 45 minutes.

WARNING

The system does not relieve from per‐

sonal responsibility. Due to the system limits,

critical situation could not be detected reliably

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

driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic

closely and actively intervene where appropri‐

ate.◀

System limits

The function may be limited in the following

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

rect warning or no warning at all:

▷

When the clock is set incorrectly.

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Function

Interrupting automatic braking

After the safety belt is buckled, the front safety

belts are automatically tightened once after the

vehicle drove off.

It can be necessary to interrupt automatic

braking in certain situations, for example for an

evasive maneuver.

In critical driving situations, the following indi‐

vidual functions become active as needed:

Interrupt automatic braking:

▷

By pressing the brake pedal.

▷

The front safety belts are automatically

pretensioned.

By pressing the accelerator pedal.

▷

Automatic closing of the windows.

At standstill

After coming to a halt, the brake is released

automatically.

Automatic closing of the glass sunroof.

For vehicles equipped with Comfort Seats:

automatic positioning of the backrest for

the front passenger seat.

After a critical driving situation without an acci‐

dent, the front safety belts are loosened again.

All other systems can be restored to the de‐

sired setting.

If the belt tension does not loosen automati‐

cally, stop the vehicle and unbuckle the safety

belt using the red button in the buckle. Fasten

the safety belt before continuing on your trip.

PostCrash

Concept

In the event of an accident, the system can

bring the vehicle to a halt automatically without

intervention by the driver in certain situations.

This can reduce the risk of a further collision

and the consequences thereof.

Harder vehicle braking

It can be necessary to bring the vehicle in cer‐

tain situations to a halt quicker.

To do this, for a short time the braking pres‐

sure applied when stepping on the brake pedal

must be higher than the braking pressure ach‐

ieved by the automatic braking function. This

interrupts automatic braking.

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