CONTROLS -> Safety for Your BMW X7 4 Door First Generation (2019-2025)

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available, or may become available in the fu-  
ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.  
Vehicle features and options  
Additional information:  
This chapter describes model-specific equip-  
ment, systems, and functions that are currently  
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.  
Airbags  
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Front airbag, driver  
Front airbag, front passenger  
Head airbag  
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Side airbag  
Knee airbag  
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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.  
Depending on the national-market version:  
In the event of a side collision, the side airbag  
in the rear protects the chest and lap area on  
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the side of the bodies of the occupants in the  
outer rear seats.  
3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions to keep the  
risk of injury to your hands or arms as low  
as possible when the airbag is deployed.  
Head airbag  
In the event of a side collision, the head airbag  
protects the head.  
Adjust seat and steering wheel so that  
hands can be crossed over the steering  
wheel. Select the settings so that the  
shoulder rests against the backrest when  
crossing the hands and the upper body  
is as far back as possible while still main-  
taining a comfortable grip on the steering  
wheel.  
Ejection Mitigation  
The head airbag system is designed as an  
ejection mitigation countermeasure to reduce  
the likelihood of ejections of vehicle occupants  
through side windows during rollovers or side  
collision events.  
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.  
Make sure that occupants keep their heads  
away from the side airbag.  
Knee airbag  
Depending on the national-market version:  
There should be no additional persons, an-  
imals or objects between an airbag and a  
person.  
The knee airbag protects the legs in the event  
of a frontal impact.  
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.  
Protective effect  
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  
Do not use the cover of the front airbag on  
the passenger's side as a storage area.  
Warning  
Keep storage compartments near the air-  
bags closed, e.g., glove compartment or  
center armrest.  
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.  
Do not place slip covers, seat cushions,  
or other objects on the front seats unless  
they are specifically designed for seats with  
integrated airbags.  
Do not hang pieces of clothing such as  
jackets over the backrests.  
Do not modify individual components or  
wiring. This also applies to steering wheel  
covers, the dashboard, and the seats.  
Keep a distance from the airbags.  
Fasten the seat belts correctly.  
Do not disassemble the airbag system.  
Always grasp the steering wheel on the  
steering wheel rim. Hold your hands at the  
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Even when you follow all instructions very  
closely, injury from contact with the airbags  
cannot be fully ruled out in certain situations.  
Malfunction  
Warning light does not illuminate  
when drive-ready state is turned on.  
The ignition and inflation noise may lead  
to short-term and, in most cases, temporary  
hearing impairment in sensitive occupants.  
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.  
Vehicle modifications for a person with disabil-  
ities may affect the air bag system; contact  
BMW Customer Relations for further informa-  
tion.  
Warnings and information on the airbags are  
also found on the sun visors.  
Setting the front seat positions  
Operational readiness of the airbag  
system  
The power that deploys the driver's/front  
passenger airbags depends on the position of  
the driver's/front passenger seat.  
Safety information  
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.  
Warning  
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 104.  
Automatic deactivation of  
the front passenger airbags  
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.  
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.  
General information  
Before transporting a child on the front pass-  
enger seat, refer to the safety information and  
instructions for children on the front passenger  
seat, see Children.  
Display in the instrument cluster  
When drive-ready state is turned on,  
the warning light in the instrument  
cluster illuminates briefly, thereby indi-  
cating the operational readiness of the entire  
airbag system and the seat belt tensioners.  
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passenger's side are not ac-  
tivated.  
Safety information  
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.  
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.  
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.  
Functional requirements  
To enable accurate recognition of the occupied  
seat surface:  
In this case, change the seat position so that  
the front passenger airbags are activated and  
the indicator light goes out.  
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.  
If it is not possible to activate the airbags, have  
the person sit in the rear seat.  
Do not place objects under the seat that  
can press against the seat from below.  
Detected child restraint systems  
Do not place any electronic devices on the  
front passenger seat if a child restraint sys-  
tem is to be installed on it.  
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.  
No moisture in or on the seat.  
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.  
The light indicates whether the airbags are ei-  
ther activated or deactivated.  
Collision warning systems  
After drive-ready state is switched on, the light  
shortly illuminates and then indicates whether  
the airbags are either activated or deactivated.  
General information  
Depending on the equipment, the vehicle has  
different systems that can help prevent the risk  
of imminent collision.  
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  
Forward Collision Mitigation with brake in-  
tervention, refer to page 183.  
Exit warning, refer to page 192.  
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Lane departure warning, refer to page 193.  
Sensors  
Active Blind Spot Detection, refer to  
page 197.  
Depending on vehicle equipment, the Intelli-  
gent Safety systems are controlled by the fol-  
lowing sensors:  
Side collision mitigation, refer to page 200.  
Camera behind the windshield.  
Front radar sensor.  
Rear-end collision preparation, refer to  
page 201.  
Traffic Light And Sign Warning, refer to  
page 202.  
Radar sensors, side, front.  
Radar sensors, side, rear.  
Wrong way warning, refer to page 204.  
Additional information:  
No Turn on Red function, refer to page 205.  
Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 35.  
Emergency Stop Assistant, refer to  
page 206.  
Turning on/turning off collision  
warning systems  
Depending on national-market version, some  
of the systems are automatically activated  
whenever you start driving.  
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 following functions are adjustable.  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Driving settings"  
4. "Driver Assistance"  
5. "Safety and warnings"  
6. Select the desired settings.  
Resetting the settings  
The settings of the collision warning systems  
can be reset to the default settings at vehicle  
outbound delivery.  
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  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Driving settings"  
4. "Driver Assistance"  
5. "Safety and warnings"  
6. "Reset to recommended settings"  
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General information  
Depending on the equipment version, the For-  
ward Collision Mitigation system includes the  
following functions:  
Safety information  
Warning function in rear-end collision situa-  
tions, refer to page 186.  
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 function for oncoming traffic, refer  
to page 187.  
Warning function for turning with oncoming  
traffic, refer to page 188.  
Warning function for pedestrians, refer to  
page 188.  
Warning function at intersections, refer to  
page 190.  
Detection capability  
Evasion Assistant, refer to page 191.  
The system's detection capability is limited.  
Safety information  
The system only takes into account objects  
that are located in the detection range of the  
installed sensors and are detected by the sys-  
tem.  
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.  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the area  
is monitored by cameras or radar sensors.  
Thus, a system response might not come or  
might come late.  
System limits of the sensors  
Additional information:  
Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 35.  
Forward Collision Mitigation  
with brake intervention  
Warning  
Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a  
substitute for the driver’s personal judgment.  
Due to its limits, the system may not issue  
warnings or responses, or these may be is-  
sued late or in a manner that is not consis-  
tent with their normal use. There is a risk of  
accident, injury, and property damage. Adjust  
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch sur-  
rounding traffic closely and actively intervene  
where appropriate  
Principle  
The Forward Collision Mitigation can help  
prevent accidents. If an accident cannot be  
avoided, the system can help reduce the se-  
verity of the accident.  
The system can issue a warning of a possible  
risk of collision and activate the brakes inde-  
pendently, if needed.  
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If necessary, the switch-off must be confirmed  
successively on the control display.  
Sensors  
Depending on the equipment, the system is  
controlled by the following sensors:  
1.  
Apps menu  
Camera behind the windshield.  
Front radar sensor.  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Driving settings"  
4. "Driver Assistance"  
5. "Safety and warnings"  
6. "Forward Collision Mitigation"  
7. "Off"  
Radar sensors, side, front.  
Additional information:  
Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 35.  
Speed range  
The system issues a warning of a possi-  
ble risk of collision at speeds above approx.  
3 mph/5 km/h.  
Setting the warning time  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
If the vehicle speed exceeds approx.  
155 mph/250 km/h, the system is deactivated  
temporarily.  
3. "Driving settings"  
4. "Driver Assistance"  
5. "Safety and warnings"  
6. "Forward Collision Mitigation"  
7. Select the desired setting.  
Some functions are deactivated earlier.  
The system is enabled as soon as the speed  
drops below these values again.  
The more sensitive the warning time is set to  
be, the more warnings will be displayed. The  
system can therefore also issue more early or  
unfounded warnings and reactions.  
Turning the Forward Collision  
Mitigation on/off  
Turning on the system automatically  
Depending on the national-market version, the  
system is automatically active after every de-  
parture.  
The system checks for visual impairments. De-  
pending on the vehicle equipment, the Driver  
Attention Camera in the instrument cluster  
captures the driver’s field of vision. Visibility  
and field of vision also affect the timing of the  
warnings.  
Turning on system manually  
The system is activated by setting the warning  
time.  
Display in the instrument cluster  
The following indicator lights and warning  
lights are shown on the instrument cluster and,  
depending on vehicle equipment, on the Head-  
up display:  
Additional information:  
Setting the warning time, refer to page 184.  
Turning system off manually  
Depending on national-market version, the ad-  
justment can only be made when the vehicle is  
at a standstill or in a very low speed range.  
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Depending on the equipment and situation  
in case of risk of imminent collision, the  
system can also intervene with an auto-  
matic brake intervention and automatically  
decelerate the vehicle, if necessary, to a  
complete stop.  
Icon  
Meaning  
Risk of collision with a person, e.g., a  
pedestrian.  
Risk of collision, for instance with an  
oncoming or a vehicle driving ahead.  
When the brake pedal is depressed quickly and  
hard, the maximum brake power of the vehicle  
is used.  
Risk of collision, e.g., with a vehicle  
crossing from the right.  
Automatic brake intervention  
In case of a risk of collision, the system can  
assist with an automatic brake intervention, if  
necessary.  
Risk of collision, e.g., with a vehicle  
crossing from the left.  
General risk of collision.  
When the vehicle is traveling at a low speed,  
the vehicle may come to a complete stop.  
During automatic brake intervention, Dynamic  
Stability Control activates automatically.  
The corresponding indicator lights and warn-  
ing lights may display differently if the system  
detects multiple objects.  
A brake intervention can be canceled by de-  
pressing the accelerator pedal with sufficient  
force, releasing the brake pedal, or by actively  
steering.  
Warning function  
The Forward Collision Mitigation warns on dif-  
ferent warning levels, depending on the re-  
spective hazardous situation.  
Depending on the equipment and situation,  
the brake intervention can occur up to approx.  
155 mph/250 km/h.  
In the event of a prewarning, a warning light  
illuminates red. In the event of an acute warn-  
ing, a warning light flashes red and a warning  
tone sounds.  
At speeds above approx. 130 mph/210 km/h,  
only a brief brake intervention will occur.  
System limits  
In the event of a system warning, the driver  
must intervene immediately and in accordance  
with the situation.  
Safety information  
Red warning light illuminates:  
Warning  
A hazardous situation has been detected.  
Increased awareness is required.  
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.  
Red warning light flashes:  
There is a risk of collision. Intervene imme-  
diately.  
A warning signal sounds:  
There is a risk of collision. Intervene imme-  
diately.  
Automatic brake intervention:  
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Detection capability  
The system's detection capability is limited.  
General information  
The system only takes into account objects  
that are located in the detection range of the  
installed sensors and are detected by the sys-  
tem.  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the area  
is monitored by cameras or radar sensors.  
Thus, a system response might not come or  
might come late.  
Sensors detect the traffic situation in their de-  
tection range.  
System limits of the sensors  
Additional information:  
The system issues a warning of a possible risk  
of collision with vehicles at speeds above ap-  
prox. 3 mph/5 km/h. The timing of warnings  
may vary with the current driving situation.  
Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 35.  
Functional limitations  
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.  
The system may be limited in the following  
situations:  
In tight curves.  
With limitation of the driving stability control  
systems.  
Safety information  
Follow the safety information in Chapter For-  
ward Collision Mitigation.  
Up to 10 seconds after turning on drive-  
ready state using the Start/Stop button.  
Also, do not use Forward Collision Mitigation  
when towing.  
Display in the instrument cluster  
If there is a risk of collision with a detected  
vehicle, a warning light is displayed.  
Warning function in forward  
collision situations  
Icon  
Meaning  
Forward Collision Warning with a de-  
tected vehicle.  
Principle  
The warning function in forward collision situa-  
tions warns of a possible risk of collision and  
may brake independently.  
General risk of collision.  
In the event of an accident, the system helps  
by reducing impact speed.  
Warning function  
The warning prompts the driver to intervene.  
Additional information:  
Forward Collision Mitigation, refer to page 183.  
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prox. 3 mph/5 km/h. The timing of warnings  
may vary with the current driving situation.  
System limits  
General information  
Follow the system limits in the "Forward Colli-  
sion Mitigation" chapter.  
Safety information  
Follow the safety information in Chapter For-  
ward Collision Mitigation.  
Detection range  
The following situations may not be detected,  
or only detected with a delay, for instance:  
Display in the instrument cluster  
If there is a risk of collision with a detected  
vehicle, a warning light is displayed.  
Vehicle driving slowly in front and being ap-  
proached at high speed.  
Icon  
Meaning  
Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front of  
you, or strongly decelerating vehicles.  
Oncoming traffic warning when a ve-  
hicle is detected.  
Vehicles with unusual rear designs.  
General risk of collision.  
Warning function for  
oncoming traffic  
Warning function  
The warning prompts the driver to intervene.  
Principle  
In case of a possible risk of collision, a brake  
intervention is triggered.  
The warning function for oncoming traffic can  
warn of a possible risk of collision with oncom-  
ing vehicles and may brake independently.  
Additional information:  
In the event of an accident, the system helps  
by reducing impact speed.  
Forward Collision Mitigation, refer to page 183.  
System limits  
General information  
General information  
Follow the system limits in the "Forward Colli-  
sion Mitigation" chapter.  
Detection range  
The following situations may not be detected,  
for instance:  
Oncoming vehicles at a very high speed.  
Vehicles with an unusual front view.  
Sensors detect the traffic situation in their de-  
tection range.  
The system issues a warning of a possible risk  
of collision with vehicles at speeds above ap-  
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Icon  
Meaning  
Warning function for turning  
with oncoming traffic  
Oncoming traffic warning when a ve-  
hicle is detected.  
Principle  
General risk of collision.  
There is a risk of an accident with oncom-  
ing vehicles when turning across the oncom-  
ing lane. The system can issue a warning of  
a possible risk of collision and activate the  
brakes independently, if needed.  
Warning function  
The warning prompts the driver to intervene.  
In the event of an accident, the system helps  
by reducing impact speed.  
Additional information:  
Forward Collision Mitigation, refer to page 183.  
General information  
System limits  
General information  
Follow the system limits in the "Forward Colli-  
sion Mitigation" chapter.  
Detection range  
The following situations may not be detected,  
for instance:  
Oncoming vehicles at a very high speed.  
Vehicles that are hidden by other vehicles.  
Vehicles with an unusual front view.  
Sensors detect the traffic situation in their de-  
tection range.  
The system issues a warning of a possible risk  
of collision with oncoming vehicles at speeds  
from approx. 3 mph/5 km/h. The timing of  
warnings may vary with the current driving sit-  
uation.  
Upper speed limit  
The system is active when the own speed is  
below approx. 15 mph/25 km/h.  
Safety information  
Follow the safety information in Chapter For-  
ward Collision Mitigation.  
Warning function for  
pedestrians  
Display in the instrument cluster  
If there is a risk of collision with a detected  
vehicle, a warning light is displayed.  
Principle  
At speeds that are common in towns and cit-  
ies, the warning function warns the driver of a  
possible risk of collision with pedestrians and  
cyclists. The system may brake automatically.  
In the event of an accident, the system helps  
by reducing impact speed.  
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General information  
Warning function  
The warning prompts the driver to intervene.  
Additional information:  
Forward Collision Mitigation, refer to page 183.  
System limits  
General information  
Follow the system limits in the "Forward Colli-  
sion Mitigation" chapter.  
Sensors detect the traffic situation in their de-  
tection range when on a straight line.  
Detection range  
Sensors detect the traffic situation in their de-  
tection range when turning.  
The detection range consists of the following  
parts:  
Area in front of the vehicle, arrow 1.  
The system issues a warning of a possible  
risk of collision with pedestrians or cyclists at  
speeds above approx. 3 mph/5 km/h.  
With side radar sensors in front: side areas,  
arrows 2.  
The following situations may not be detected,  
for instance:  
Safety information  
Follow the safety information in Chapter For-  
ward Collision Mitigation.  
Partially covered pedestrians or bikes.  
Pedestrians that are not detected as such  
because of their contour or posture.  
Display in the instrument cluster  
If there is a risk of collision with a detected pe-  
destrian or cyclist, a warning light is displayed.  
Pedestrians who are too small for the sen-  
sors to detect.  
Icon  
Meaning  
Upper speed limit  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the  
system responds to pedestrians and cyclists  
when your vehicle speed is less than approx.  
50 mph/80 km/h.  
Risk of collision with a person, e.g., a  
pedestrian.  
General risk of collision.  
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Display in the instrument cluster  
If there is a risk of collision with a detected  
vehicle, a warning light is displayed.  
Warning function at  
intersections  
Icon  
Meaning  
Principle  
Risk of collision with vehicle crossing  
from the right.  
At speeds that are common in towns and cit-  
ies, the Intersection Collision Warning function  
can warn the driver of a possible risk of colli-  
sion with crossing traffic at intersections and  
junctions. The system may brake automati-  
cally.  
Risk of collision with vehicle crossing  
from the left.  
General risk of collision.  
In the event of an accident, the system helps  
by reducing impact speed.  
General information  
Warning function  
The warning prompts the driver to intervene.  
Additional information:  
Forward Collision Mitigation, refer to page 183.  
System limits  
General information  
Follow the system limits in the "Forward Colli-  
sion Mitigation" chapter.  
Sensors detect the traffic situation in their de-  
tection range.  
Detection range  
The following situations may not be detected,  
for instance:  
Vehicles crossing your driving direction can be  
detected by the system as soon as these vehi-  
cles enter into detection range of the sensors.  
Crossing vehicles when they are hidden,  
e.g. by buildings.  
At intersections and junctions, a warning is is-  
sued when a risk of collision with crossing traf-  
fic is detected.  
Vehicles with an unusual side view.  
The system issues a warning of a possible risk  
of collision with vehicles at speeds above ap-  
prox. 3 mph/5 km/h.  
Vehicles in highly dynamic driving situa-  
tions.  
Upper speed limit  
The system responds to crossing vehicles  
when the vehicle speed is below approx.  
50 mph/80 km/h.  
The timing of warnings may vary with the cur-  
rent driving situation.  
Safety information  
Follow the safety information in Chapter For-  
ward Collision Mitigation.  
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Display in the instrument cluster  
If there is a risk of collision with a detected  
vehicle or detected person, e.g., a pedestrian,  
a warning light is displayed.  
Evasion Assistant  
Principle  
The Evasion Assistant can help the driver per-  
form evasive maneuvers in certain situations,  
e.g., when obstacles or pedestrians appear  
suddenly.  
Icon  
Meaning  
Warning when a vehicle is detected.  
General information  
Risk of collision with a pedestrian.  
Risk of collision with unknown obsta-  
cle.  
Warning function with evasion  
support  
If the vehicle approaches another object at a  
high differential speed, a warning is displayed  
if there is an immediate risk of collision.  
The system issues a warning and intervenes  
to support the driver if a lateral evasive ma-  
neuver is possible.  
Intervene in case of a warning.  
Sensors monitor and detect the clearance in  
front of the vehicle. Depending on the vehicle  
equipment, the areas next to the vehicle are  
also monitored.  
The system is designed to provide assistance  
during evasive maneuvers when there is a risk  
of collision.  
A message in the instrument cluster and, de-  
pending on the equipment, in the Head-up dis-  
play signals the evasion support.  
If the system detects sufficient free space  
alongside the vehicle, it helps the driver per-  
form an evasive maneuver safely.  
System limits  
Safety information  
Follow the safety information in Chapter For-  
ward Collision Mitigation.  
General information  
Follow the system limits in the "Forward Colli-  
sion Mitigation" chapter.  
Functional requirements  
Detection range  
The following situations may not be detected,  
for instance:  
Forward Collision Mitigation is active.  
Sensors detect sufficient clearance around  
vehicle.  
Vehicle driving slowly in front and being ap-  
proached at high speed.  
Speed range  
The Evasion Assistant helps the driver  
when the vehicle speed is between approx.  
19 mph/30 km/h to 100 mph/160 km/h.  
Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front of  
you, or strongly decelerating vehicles.  
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Vehicles with unusual rear designs.  
Two-wheeled vehicles ahead of you.  
Partially covered pedestrians or bikes.  
Safety information  
Follow the safety information in the "Forward  
Collision Mitigation" chapter.  
Pedestrians that are not detected as such  
because of their contour or posture.  
Sensors  
The system is controlled by the following sen-  
sors:  
Pedestrians who are too small for the sen-  
sors to detect.  
Radar sensors, side, rear.  
Functional limitation  
The system is deactivated if the trailer power  
socket is occupied or trailer towing is activated,  
e.g., when using a trailer or rear bicycle rack.  
Depending on the equipment: radar sen-  
sors, side, front.  
Turning the exit warning on/off  
Turning on the system automatically  
The exit warning activates automatically after  
departure if the function was switched on at  
the completion of the last trip.  
Exit warning  
Principle  
The exit warning helps to avoid accidents.  
Turning system off manually  
The system can warn the occupants when  
they are opening the doors and a risk of colli-  
sion with approaching objects is detected.  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Driving settings"  
4. "Driver Assistance"  
5. "Safety and warnings"  
6. "Exit warning"  
7. "Off"  
General information  
Adjusting the exit warning  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Driving settings"  
4. "Driver Assistance"  
5. "Safety and warnings"  
6. "Exit warning"  
Two radar sensors in the rear bumper monitor  
the area behind the vehicle.  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the area  
around the vehicle in front of the vehicle is  
monitored as well. Two additional radar sen-  
sors are located in the front bumper.  
7. Select the desired setting.  
Turning the warning tone on/off  
The system monitors the vehicle's surround-  
ings for a limited time after you get in or park.  
1.  
Apps menu  
A possible risk of collision is indicated by vari-  
ous warning functions.  
2. "Vehicle"  
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3. "Driving settings"  
4. "Driver Assistance"  
5. "Safety and warnings"  
6. "Exit warning"  
There is a risk of collision when opening the  
doors.  
System limits  
7. "Warning tone"  
General information  
Follow the system limits in the "Collision warn-  
ing systems" chapter.  
Displays  
Warning light in exterior mirror  
Detection range  
The following situations may not be detected,  
for instance:  
Fully or partially hidden objects.  
Stationary or very slow objects.  
Pedestrians.  
Functional limitations  
The system may be limited in the following  
situations:  
The warning light in the exterior mirror warns  
of a possible collision with a detected vehicle.  
The speed of an approaching vehicle is too  
fast or too slow.  
In curves.  
Ambient light  
Depending on the equipment, warnings are  
also indicated by the ambient light in the inte-  
rior.  
In case of fully or partially hidden objects.  
Lane Departure Warning  
with active return  
Warning function  
Prewarning  
Principle  
The lane departure warning alerts when the  
vehicle is about to run off the road or exit the  
lane.  
In the event of an advance warning, the warn-  
ing light in the exterior mirror illuminates. De-  
pending on the equipment, the ambient light  
also flashes.  
An automatic steering intervention helps to  
keep the vehicle in its lane.  
An object was detected in the opening area.  
Increased awareness is required.  
Acute warning  
In the event of an acute warning, the warn-  
ing light in the exterior mirror flashes, as does  
the ambient light, depending on vehicle equip-  
ment. In addition, a signal tone sounds.  
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driving style to traffic conditions. Watch sur-  
rounding traffic closely and actively intervene  
where appropriate  
General information  
Functional requirement  
The camera must detect the lane boundaries  
for the lane departure warning to be active.  
The areas of the sensors must be clean and  
clear.  
Sensors detect the traffic situation in their de-  
tection range.  
Sensors  
Depending on the equipment, the system is  
controlled by the following sensors:  
The system issues a warning starting at a min-  
imum speed. The minimum speed is country-  
specific and displayed on the control display.  
Camera behind the windshield.  
Front radar sensor.  
Warnings are displayed in the instrument clus-  
ter. In addition, the steering wheel vibrates.  
Radar sensor, side, front.  
The system does not provide a warning if the  
turn signal is set in the respective direction be-  
fore exiting 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.  
Safety information  
Warning  
The system cannot serve as a substitute  
for the driver’s personal judgment in assess-  
ing road and traffic situations. There is a  
risk of accident. Adjust driving style to traffic  
conditions. Watch surrounding traffic closely  
and actively intervene where appropriate Do  
not jerk the steering wheel in response to a  
warning.  
Turning on system manually  
The system is activated by the selected warn-  
ing setting.  
Additional information:  
Configuring the warning, refer to page 195.  
Turning system off manually  
Depending on vehicle equipment and national-  
market version, you must successively confirm  
the switch-off on the control display.  
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  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Driving settings"  
4. "Driver Assistance"  
5. "Safety and warnings"  
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6. "Lane Departure Warning"  
7. "Off"  
6. "Vibration intensity"  
7. Select the desired setting.  
The setting is applied to all collision warning  
systems.  
Setting Lane Departure Warning  
Configuring the warning  
Depending on the national-market  
version: turning steering intervention  
on/off  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
1.  
Apps menu  
3. "Driving settings"  
2. "Vehicle"  
4. "Driver Assistance"  
5. "Safety and warnings"  
6. "Lane Departure Warning"  
7. Select the desired setting.  
3. "Driving settings"  
4. "Driver Assistance"  
5. "Safety and warnings"  
6. "Lane Departure Warning"  
7. "Steering intervention"  
"Expanded"  
If the system detects that your vehicle  
is about to leave your lane or cross a  
lane marking, a warning is issued. The  
system performs a steering intervention.  
Depending on the national-market version, the  
steering intervention is automatically active af-  
ter every driving off.  
"In dangerous situations"  
Display in the instrument cluster  
Different system statuses are displayed on  
the instrument cluster, depending on vehicle  
equipment and national-market version.  
Broken road lines: If the system detects  
that the vehicle is about to inadvertently  
cross a lane marking, or if the sensors  
detect an oncoming vehicle, a warning  
is issued and a steering intervention is  
performed.  
Icon  
Meaning  
Indicator light flashes green: System  
is performing a steering intervention.  
Depending on national-market version,  
with continuous lane markings: If the  
system detects that your vehicle is  
about to inadvertently leave your lane  
or cross a lane marking, a warning is is-  
sued and a steering intervention is per-  
formed.  
Depending on vehicle equipment and national-  
market version, information for the system is  
displayed in the Assisted View of the instru-  
ment cluster.  
Additional information:  
Setting the intensity of the steering  
wheel vibration  
Assisted View, refer to page 161.  
1.  
Apps menu  
Warning function  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Driving settings"  
4. "Driver Assistance"  
5. "Feedback via steering wheel"  
If you leave the lane  
If you leave the lane and if a lane boundary  
has been detected, the steering wheel vibrates  
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in accordance with the steering wheel vibration  
setting.  
vention. Beginning with the third steering inter-  
vention, a continuous warning will sound.  
In addition, a Check Control message is dis-  
played.  
In addition, the indicator light flashes  
green.  
The warning signal and Check Control mes-  
sage advise to pay closer attention to the lane.  
When the turn signal is switched on in the cor-  
responding direction before changing the lane,  
a warning is not issued.  
The extended warning tone stops when the  
steering wheel is moved manually.  
Steering intervention  
With trailer towing  
Depending on the equipment and the national-  
market version: if a lane marking is crossed in  
the speed range up to 130 mph/210 km/h, the  
system intervenes with a brief active steering  
intervention in addition to vibrating. The sys-  
tem supports the driver in keeping the vehicle  
within the lane. The steering intervention can  
be noticed on the steering wheel and can be  
manually overridden at any time.  
If the trailer power socket is occupied or trailer  
towing is activated, for instance during opera-  
tion with trailer, no steering intervention takes  
place.  
If using a rear carrier on the trailer hitch, this  
restriction does not apply when trailer towing is  
activated on the control display.  
Additional information:  
Driving with trailer or rear carrier, refer to  
page 336.  
When steering intervention is active,  
the indicator light flashes green.  
End of warning  
For instance, the warning or an active steering  
intervention will be canceled in the following  
situations:  
For instance, the steering intervention will be  
suppressed in the following situations:  
With hard accelerating or braking.  
When flashing.  
Automatically after a few seconds.  
When returning to your own lane.  
With hard accelerating or braking.  
With hazard warning system switched on.  
When flashing.  
With hazard warning system switched on.  
In driving situation with high driving dynam-  
ics.  
While Dynamic Stability Control regulates  
driving stability.  
While Dynamic Stability Control is limited.  
While Dynamic Stability Control regulates  
driving stability.  
Immediately following a steering interven-  
tion by the vehicle systems.  
Immediately following a steering interven-  
tion by the vehicle systems.  
Warning signal  
With manual steering intervention.  
Depending on the national-market version: in  
the event of multiple active steering interven-  
tions by the system within 3 minutes with-  
out the driver's intervention at the steering  
wheel during the steering intervention itself, an  
acoustic warning will sound. A short warning  
signal will sound at the second steering inter-  
When another driver assistance system is  
activated, if applicable.  
No lane boundaries detected.  
When the system limits are reached.  
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System limits  
General information  
General information  
Follow the system limits in the "Collision warn-  
ing systems" chapter.  
Functional limitations  
The system may be limited in the following  
situations:  
In the event of missing, worn, poorly visible,  
merging, diverging, or multiple lane boun-  
daries such as in construction areas.  
Radar sensors monitor the area behind and  
next to the vehicle when traveling faster than a  
minimum speed.  
With lane boundaries that are covered in  
snow, ice, dirt or water.  
The minimum speed is country-specific and  
displayed in the Active Blind Spot Detection  
menu.  
In tight corners or on narrow roads.  
With lane boundaries that are covered by  
objects.  
The system indicates whether there are vehi-  
cles in your blind spot, arrow 1, or approaching  
from behind in an adjacent lane, arrow 2. The  
warning light in the exterior mirror illuminates  
dimly.  
When driving very close to the vehicle in  
front of you.  
Up to 10 seconds after turning on drive-  
ready state using the Start/Stop button.  
The system will warn in the previously named  
situations prior to a lane change. The warn-  
ing light in the exterior mirror flashes and the  
steering wheel vibrates.  
While Dynamic Stability Control regulates  
driving stability.  
While Dynamic Stability Control is limited.  
When turning at a speed of up to approx.  
12 mph/20 km/h, the steering wheel will not  
vibrate.  
A Check Control message may be displayed  
when the system is limited. A yellow warning  
light also illuminates, depending on national-  
market version.  
Safety information  
Follow the safety information in the "Forward  
Collision Mitigation" chapter.  
Active Blind Spot Detection  
with active return  
Sensors  
Principle  
The system is controlled by the following sen-  
sors:  
Active Blind Spot Detection detects vehicles  
in the blind spot or vehicles approaching from  
behind in the adjacent lane.  
Camera behind the windshield.  
Radar sensors, side, rear.  
The warning light in the exterior mirror gives  
warnings at different levels.  
Depending on the equipment: radar sen-  
sors, side, front.  
An automatic steering intervention helps to  
keep the vehicle in its lane.  
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Depending on the national-market  
version: turning steering intervention  
on/off  
Functional requirement  
The areas of the sensors must be clean and  
clear.  
1.  
Apps menu  
Turning Active Blind Spot Detection  
on/off  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Driving settings"  
1.  
Apps menu  
4. "Driver Assistance"  
5. "Safety and warnings"  
6. "Active Blind Spot Detection"  
7. "Steering intervention"  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Driving settings"  
4. "Driver Assistance"  
5. "Safety and warnings"  
6. "Active Blind Spot Detection"  
7. Select the desired setting.  
Warning function  
Warning light in exterior mirror  
Adjusting the Active Blind Spot  
Detection  
Configuring the warning  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Driving settings"  
4. "Driver Assistance"  
5. "Safety and warnings"  
6. "Active Blind Spot Detection"  
7. Select the desired setting.  
The warning light in the exterior mirror warns  
of a possible collision with a detected vehicle.  
Prewarning  
Setting the intensity of the steering  
wheel vibration  
The dimmed warning light in the exterior mirror  
indicates when vehicles are in your blind spot  
or approaching from the rear.  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
Acute warning  
When an acute warning occurs, the steering  
wheel vibrates briefly. The warning light in the  
exterior mirror flashes brightly.  
3. "Driving settings"  
4. "Driver Assistance"  
5. "Feedback via steering wheel"  
6. "Vibration intensity"  
7. Select the desired setting.  
An acute warning is issued if the following con-  
ditions are met:  
The setting is applied to all collision warning  
systems.  
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Another vehicle is located in the critical  
area.  
System limits  
Your own vehicle is approaching the other  
lane.  
General information  
Follow the system limits in the "Collision warn-  
ing systems" chapter.  
Depending on the system setting when the  
turn signal is turned on.  
Upper speed limit  
If the vehicle speed exceeds approx.  
155 mph/250 km/h, the system is deactivated  
temporarily.  
The warning stops when the other vehicle has  
left the critical area.  
Steering intervention  
Depending on the national-market version:  
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 engages the active  
steering intervention. The steering intervention  
helps return the vehicle into the lane. The  
steering intervention can be noticed on the  
steering wheel and can be manually overrid-  
den at any time.  
If the vehicle speed falls below approx.  
155 mph/250 km/h, the system is reactivated.  
Displaying warnings  
The number of warnings shown depends on  
how the settings are configured. However,  
there may also be an excess of unwarranted  
warnings of critical situations.  
Functional limitations  
The system may be limited in the following  
situations:  
The steering intervention is carried out from  
a minimum speed. The minimum speed is dis-  
played on the control display.  
When a vehicle is approaching at a speed  
much faster than your own.  
With trailer towing  
In tight corners or on narrow roads.  
No steering intervention is performed when the  
trailer power socket is occupied or trailer tow-  
ing is activated. This system does not issue a  
pre-warning.  
The bumper is dirty, iced up or covered,  
for instance by stickers.  
Depending on the national-market version, the  
steering intervention e.g. in the following situa-  
tions:  
Depending on vehicle equipment and national-  
market version: An acute warning continues to  
be issued if there is a risk of collision.  
In the event of missing, worn, poorly visible,  
merging, diverging, or multiple lane boun-  
daries such as in construction areas.  
The warning function may be restricted. Warn-  
ings can be displayed late or not at all, e.g., if  
the speed of the approaching vehicle is much  
higher than your own speed. An increased  
number of unwarranted warnings may occur.  
A Check Control message is displayed.  
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.  
Warning light flashing  
When the vehicle is unlocked, the warning light  
in the exterior mirror flashes for self-testing  
purposes.  
When driving very close to the vehicle in  
front of you.  
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If the camera is impaired.  
Functional requirement  
The camera behind the windshield determines  
the lane boundary positions.  
Up to 10 seconds after turning on drive-  
ready state using the Start/Stop button.  
A Check Control message may be displayed  
when the system is limited. A yellow warning  
light also illuminates, depending on national-  
market version.  
The camera must detect the lane markings for  
the side collision mitigation with steering inter-  
vention to be active.  
Sensors  
The system is controlled by the following sen-  
sors:  
Side collision mitigation  
Camera behind the windshield.  
Radar sensors, side, front.  
Radar sensors, side, rear.  
Principle  
The side-collision warning helps to avoid an  
impending side collision.  
Turning the side collision warning  
on/off  
General information  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Driving settings"  
4. "Driver Assistance"  
5. "Safety and warnings"  
6. "Side collision warning"  
7. Select the desired setting.  
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.  
Setting the intensity of the steering  
wheel vibration  
1.  
Apps menu  
The minimum speed is country-specific and  
displayed on the control display.  
2. "Vehicle"  
If, for example, another vehicle is detected next  
to your vehicle and there is a risk of collision  
with this vehicle, the system helps avoid a col-  
lision. For this purpose, the system issues a  
warning with a flashing LED in the exterior mir-  
ror, a Check Control message and a vibrating  
steering wheel. If necessary, an active steering  
intervention is performed by the system.  
3. "Driving settings"  
4. "Driver Assistance"  
5. "Feedback via steering wheel"  
6. "Vibration intensity"  
7. Select the desired setting.  
The setting is applied to all collision warning  
systems.  
Safety information  
Follow the safety information in the "Forward  
Collision Mitigation" chapter.  
Display in the instrument cluster  
Depending on vehicle equipment and national-  
market version, information for the system is  
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displayed in the Assisted View of the instru-  
ment cluster.  
Functional limitations  
The system may be limited in the following  
situations:  
Additional information:  
Assisted View, refer to page 161.  
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.  
Warning function  
Warning light in exterior mirror  
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.  
When driving very close to the vehicle in  
front of you.  
Up to 10 seconds after turning on drive-  
ready state using the Start/Stop button.  
A Check Control message may be displayed  
when the system is limited.  
The warning light in the exterior mirror warns  
of a possible collision with a detected vehicle.  
The system is inactive when the trailer power  
socket is occupied or trailer towing is activated,  
e.g., when using a trailer or rear bicycle rack. A  
Check Control message is displayed.  
Acute warning  
If there is a risk of collision, the warning light  
in the exterior mirror flashes and the steering  
wheel starts vibrating.  
Rear-end collision  
preparation  
A Check Control message is displayed at the  
same time.  
Steering intervention  
Principle  
Depending on the national-market version,  
if necessary, the system engages the active  
steering intervention to prevent a collision and  
maintain the vehicle within its own lane. The  
steering intervention can be noticed on the  
steering wheel and can be manually overrid-  
den at any time.  
Depending on the equipment and national-  
market version, the rear-end collision prepara-  
tion can react to vehicles approaching from be-  
hind.  
System limits  
General information  
Follow the system limits in the "Collision warn-  
ing systems" chapter.  
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General information  
System limits  
General information  
Follow the system limits in the "Collision warn-  
ing systems" chapter.  
Functional limitations  
This function may be restricted if the speed  
of the approaching vehicle is much higher or  
similar to your own speed.  
Radar sensors monitor the area behind the ve-  
hicle.  
Traffic Light And Sign  
Warning  
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.  
Principle  
Where applicable, the PreCrash functions  
are triggered.  
The Traffic Light And Sign Warning provides  
support in situations in which the right-of-way  
needs to be yielded based on road signs or  
traffic lights.  
Safety information  
Follow the safety information in the "Forward  
Collision Mitigation" chapter.  
General information  
The system evaluates traffic signs and traffic  
lights using a camera behind the windshield.  
Sensors  
The navigation system directs information on  
the road layout to the system.  
The system is controlled by the radar sensors  
on the sides and rear.  
A warning is given if the right of way is about  
to be violated, e.g., in the following traffic situa-  
tions:  
Turning rear-end collision  
preparation on/off  
The system is automatically active when the  
vehicle is turned on.  
At an intersection.  
At a road entrance.  
On a highway entrance ramp.  
At a roundabout.  
The system is deactivated in the following sit-  
uations:  
When driving in reverse.  
With a red traffic light.  
When the trailer power socket is occupied  
or trailer towing is activated, e.g., when us-  
ing a trailer or rear bicycle rack.  
The system issues a warning as from a vari-  
able minimum speed and at speeds up to ap-  
prox. 60 mph/100 km/h.  
The following traffic signs are taken into ac-  
count for the Traffic Light And Sign Warning:  
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4. "Driver Assistance"  
Sign Meaning  
Give way signs:  
5. "Safety and warnings"  
6. "Traffic Light and Sign Warning"  
7. Select the desired setting.  
A pre-warning is issued for these  
road signs.  
The selected setting is saved and adopted for  
the next journey.  
Stop signs:  
A pre-warning is issued for these  
road signs.  
Warning function  
When traffic lights are red, a pre-  
warning and an acute warning will be  
issued.  
General information  
The system issues a two-phase warning:  
Prewarning: visual warning by an icon in  
the instrument cluster.  
Safety information  
Follow the safety information in the "Forward  
Collision Mitigation" chapter.  
Acute warning: visual warning by an icon  
in the instrument cluster and an additional  
acoustic signal.  
Functional requirement  
The right-of-way situation ahead of the vehicle  
must be clearly controlled by traffic signs or  
light signal systems.  
The timing of the warning varies with the ac-  
tual driving situation and the warning time set-  
ting.  
Prewarning  
If there is a risk that a right of way is about to  
be violated, one of the following icons appears  
in the instrument cluster:  
Sensors  
The system is controlled by a camera behind  
the windshield.  
Icon  
Meaning  
Turning the Traffic Light And Sign  
Warning on/off  
Give way.  
1.  
Apps menu  
Stop.  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Driving settings"  
4. "Driver Assistance"  
5. "Safety and warnings"  
6. "Traffic Light and Sign Warning"  
7. Select the desired setting.  
Red traffic light.  
When a prewarning is issued, intervene as  
appropriate for the situation; for example, by  
braking.  
Setting the warning time  
1.  
Apps menu  
Acute warning  
2. "Vehicle"  
If there is an acute risk that the right of way  
is about to be violated, an acoustic signal will  
3. "Driving settings"  
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sound and one of the following icons will ap-  
pear in the instrument cluster:  
If the traffic signs do not correspond to the  
standard.  
When traffic signs are detected that apply  
to a junction or parallel street.  
Icon  
Meaning  
Red traffic light.  
In the presence of country-specific road  
signs or road layouts.  
With intersections with flashing light signal  
systems.  
When an acute warning is issued, intervene as  
appropriate for the situation; for example, by  
braking.  
Up to 10 seconds after turning on drive-  
ready state using the Start/Stop button.  
In the case of navigation data that is inva-  
lid, outdated or not available.  
Display in the Head-up display  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the  
warning is displayed simultaneously in the  
Head-up display and in the instrument cluster.  
In some regions, the system may not be  
available or only partially available.  
System limits  
Wrong way warning  
General information  
Follow the system limits in the "Collision warn-  
ing systems" chapter.  
Principle  
The wrong way warning warns the driver of  
an upcoming wrong entry onto roads, for in-  
stance onto freeways, roundabouts and one-  
way streets.  
No warning  
The system does not issue a warning in the  
following situations, for example:  
General information  
Depending on the equipment version, the sys-  
tem uses navigation data and traffic signs to  
check the traffic situation.  
In right-of-way situations without right-of-  
way signs, stop signs, or red light signal  
systems.  
With intersections with relevant traffic lights  
that are illuminated yellow or green.  
For example, the system takes the following  
traffic signs into account:  
No entrance.  
Functional limitations  
The system may be limited in the following  
situations:  
Roundabout.  
Directional arrows: mandatory bypass.  
If road signs or light signal systems are un-  
clear.  
Safety information  
Follow the safety information in the "Forward  
Collision Mitigation" chapter.  
If traffic signs or light signal systems are  
fully or partially concealed or soiled.  
If traffic signs or light signal systems are  
difficult to read or rotated.  
Functional requirement  
The road layout ahead must be controlled  
clearly with traffic signs.  
If traffic signs or light signal systems are  
too small or too large.  
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When traffic signs are detected that apply  
to a junction or parallel street.  
Sensors  
The system is controlled by a camera behind  
the windshield.  
In the presence of country-specific road  
signs or road layouts.  
Up to 10 seconds after turning on drive-  
ready state using the Start/Stop button.  
Turning wrong way warning on/off  
Depending on national-market version, the  
wrong way warning is automatically activated  
whenever you start driving.  
In the case of navigation data that is inva-  
lid, outdated or not available.  
It may not be possible to use the system in  
all regions.  
Warning function  
A warning is displayed and a signal  
tone sounds, for example when the ve-  
hicle is traveling in the wrong direction  
on a highway, roundabout or one-way street.  
No Turn on Red function  
Principle  
Warnings are displayed in the instrument clus-  
ter and, depending on the equipment, in the  
Head-up display.  
This function provides assistance to the driver  
at traffic lights where turning on red is prohib-  
ited.  
To do so, this function analyzes traffic lights  
and traffic signs using the camera behind the  
windshield. In addition, the navigation system  
data is used.  
System limits  
General information  
Follow the system limits in the "Collision warn-  
ing systems" chapter.  
Safety information  
Follow the safety information in the "Forward  
Collision Mitigation" chapter.  
No warning  
For example, the system does not issue a  
warnings for road layouts without traffic signs.  
Functional requirements  
The system detects the right-of-way situa-  
tion ahead by analyzing traffic lights and  
traffic signs.  
Functional limitations  
The function may be limited in the following  
situations, for instance, and will either output  
an incorrect wrong way warning or no warning  
at all:  
Vehicle is less than approx. 164 ft/50 m  
from the traffic lights.  
Depending on vehicle equipment: the Traf-  
fic Light And Sign Warning is turned on.  
When the signage is not clear.  
If the traffic signs are fully or partially con-  
cealed or soiled.  
Sensors  
If the traffic signs are poorly legible or ro-  
tated.  
The system is controlled by a camera behind  
the windshield.  
If the traffic signs are too small or too large.  
If the traffic signs do not correspond to the  
standard.  
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Display in the instrument cluster  
Emergency Stop Assistant  
If the driver approaches a red traffic  
light with a traffic sign that prohibits  
a turn on red, an indicator light is dis-  
played on the instrument cluster.  
Principle  
If the driver can no longer drive the vehicle  
safely, the Emergency Stop Assistant helps to  
bring the vehicle to a safe standstill.  
The indicator light goes out automatically after  
you drive off at a speed greater than approx.  
9 mph/15 km/h.  
General information  
The Emergency Stop Assistant is triggered au-  
tomatically.  
System limits  
When the system is triggered, the vehicle is  
brought to a standstill in its own lane by use of  
lane keeping.  
General information  
Follow the system limits in the "Collision warn-  
ing systems" chapter.  
Safety information  
Functional limitations  
The system may be limited in the following  
situations:  
Warning  
The system cannot serve as a substitute for  
the driver’s personal judgment in assessing  
one's physical state. An increasing lack of  
alertness or fatigue may not be detected or  
not be detected in time. There is a risk of  
accident, injury, and property damage. Make  
sure that the driver is rested and alert. Adjust  
driving style to traffic conditions.  
If road signs or light signal systems are un-  
clear.  
If traffic signs or light signal systems are  
fully or partially concealed or soiled.  
If traffic signs or light signal systems are  
difficult to read or rotated.  
If traffic signs or light signal systems are  
too small or too large.  
If the traffic signs do not correspond to the  
standard.  
Functional requirements  
The Emergency Stop Assistant is activated  
via iDrive.  
With intersections with flashing light signal  
systems.  
The system is activated from a speed of  
approx. 43 mph/70 km/h.  
In the case of navigation data that is inva-  
lid, outdated or not available.  
The Driver Attention Camera detects driver  
activity.  
In some regions, this function may not be  
completely available or not available at all.  
Triggering the Emergency Stop  
Assistant  
If the system detects that the driver is no  
longer driving the vehicle safely or ignores  
warnings, the Emergency Stop Assistant is  
triggered automatically. The triggered system  
is displayed in the instrument cluster.  
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The Emergency Stop Assistant can also be  
triggered via voice input.  
If the system is interrupted on the control  
display.  
Additional information:  
When changing the selector lever position if  
the vehicle was already stationary.  
BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, refer to  
page 53.  
At standstill  
As soon as the vehicle is stationary, the sys-  
tem will carry out the following settings:  
An immediate emergency call can be triggered  
on the control display.  
The following is performed automatically when  
the Emergency Stop Assistant is triggered:  
The vehicle is secured against rolling away.  
The interior lights are switched on.  
A display is shown on the instrument clus-  
ter.  
The central locking system is unlocked.  
The system takes over vehicle handling un-  
til the vehicle comes to a standstill.  
Display in the instrument cluster  
The hazard warning system is switched on.  
Icon  
Status  
An emergency call is triggered when sta-  
tionary, depending on vehicle equipment.  
Emergency Stop Assistant is trig-  
gered.  
Activating/deactivating Emergency  
Stop Assistant  
System limits  
The system cannot replace the roadworthy  
driving performance of a driver.  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Driving settings"  
4. "Driver Assistance"  
5. "Safety and warnings"  
6. "Emergency stop"  
7. Select the desired setting.  
The Emergency Stop Assistant may be re-  
stricted in the following situations:  
When the Driver Attention Camera is cov-  
ered by the steering wheel.  
With sunglasses with high protection from  
infrared light.  
Canceling Emergency Stop  
Assistant  
The driver can cancel the Emergency Stop As-  
sistant by actively taking control of the vehicle  
throughout the entire process.  
Cross Traffic Warning with  
Braking  
Principle  
For instance, the system will be canceled in the  
following situations:  
At blind driveway exits or when driving out of  
perpendicular parking spaces, road users ap-  
proaching from the side are detected sooner  
by the cross traffic warning than is possible  
from the driver's seat.  
With strong countersteering.  
When flashing.  
If the accelerator pedal is pressed hard.  
When switching off the hazard warning sys-  
tem.  
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Radar sensors, side, rear.  
General information  
Depending on the equipment: radar sen-  
sors, side, front.  
Activating/deactivating Cross Traffic  
Warning  
The system must be activated on the control  
display for the Cross Traffic Warning and brake  
intervention to switch on automatically.  
1.  
Apps menu  
The area behind the vehicle is monitored by  
sensors.  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Driving settings"  
4. "Driver Assistance"  
5. "Parking"  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the area  
around the vehicle in front of the vehicle is  
monitored as well.  
The system indicates approaching road users.  
6. Depending on the equipment, select the  
following setting:  
If there is a collision risk when reversing, the  
system will provide assistance by performing  
an automatic brake intervention.  
"Rear warning"  
"Front and rear warning"  
"Brake intervention at rear"  
Follow the information in the "Parking assis-  
tance systems" chapter.  
Turning on the cross traffic warning  
automatically  
Safety information  
The system must be activated on the control  
display. The system turns on automatically as  
soon as Park Distance Control or a camera  
view activates and you engage a gear position.  
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.  
If reverse gear is engaged, the rear system is  
switched on.  
Depending on the equipment, the front system  
is turned on when a gear position is engaged.  
Depending on the national-market version, the  
system is automatically active when the vehi-  
cle is started.  
Turning off the cross traffic warning  
automatically  
The system is automatically turned off in the  
following situations:  
Sensors  
The system is controlled by the following sen-  
sors:  
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When the speed exceeds walking speed.  
Display in the Park Distance Control view  
When a certain distance covered is ex-  
ceeded.  
Warning function  
General information  
The control display shows the corresponding  
view, an acoustic signal may sound as neces-  
sary, and the warning light in the exterior mir-  
ror flashes.  
In the Park Distance Control view, the respec-  
tive boundary area flashes red if vehicles are  
detected by the sensors.  
In case of a brake intervention, a message is  
displayed on the control display and close after  
a brief period of time.  
Display in camera image  
Visual warning  
Warning light in exterior mirror  
Depending on the direction of travel, the view  
to the front or back is displayed in the camera  
image.  
The warning light in the exterior mirror flashes  
if the rear sensors detect other vehicles when  
the vehicle is reversing.  
The respective boundary area, arrow 1, in the  
camera image flashes red if vehicles are de-  
tected by the sensors.  
Yellow lines, arrow 2, mark the bumper of your  
own vehicle.  
Acoustic warning  
In addition to the visual warning, a signal tone  
sounds if your own vehicle moves into the re-  
spective direction.  
Depending on the national-market version, the  
signal tone will already sound when the gear  
position is engaged.  
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Date.  
System limits  
Time.  
System limits of the sensors  
Additional information:  
Vehicle speed.  
Global Positioning System coordinates.  
Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 35.  
Data protection  
Functional limitations  
The function can be limited, for instance in the  
following situations:  
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.  
In tight curves.  
Crossing objects are moving at a very slow  
or a very fast speed.  
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 with respect to use of the system  
should be verified in regular intervals, espe-  
cially when borders are frequently crossed.  
Other objects that hide cross traffic are in  
the capture range of the sensors.  
If the trailer power socket is occupied or  
trailer towing is activated, the cross traffic  
warning is not available for the area behind  
the vehicle.  
Other drivers of the vehicle must be informed  
about the system. In addition, information  
about the system is required when handing off  
the vehicle.  
BMW Drive Recorder  
Principle  
The BMW Drive Recorder stores brief video  
recordings of the vehicle surroundings, e.g., to  
document surrounding traffic.  
Functional requirements  
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.  
General information  
Video recordings can be saved in different  
ways:  
Automatic storage of the recording.  
Theft notification:  
The function makes it possible to document  
the accident or theft of the vehicle with the  
corresponding recording type set.  
The theft notification was activated in the  
Data Protection menu or in the Drive Re-  
corder menu.  
Manual storage of the recording.  
Data transfer is activated.  
This function is used to document traffic sit-  
uations with the configured recording type.  
My BMW App is installed on the mobile de-  
vice.  
The assistance systems' cameras are used to  
record, e.g., Panorama View.  
My BMW App is linked with the Connected-  
Drive account.  
Additionally, the following parameters are  
stored for the trip:  
Privacy Policy was accepted.  
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Manual recording  
Activating/deactivating the BMW  
Drive Recorder  
The BMW Drive Recorder must be activated  
before the first use of the recording function.  
Using the button  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "All apps"  
3. "Drive Recorder"  
4. Accept Privacy Policy.  
5. "Settings"  
6. "Allow recording"  
7. Select the desired setting.  
Press and hold this button.  
Recording functions  
Via iDrive  
Automatic recording  
The recording is automatically stored when the  
vehicle sensors detect an accident or theft.  
Start the recording:  
1.  
Apps menu  
In case of accident:  
2. "All apps"  
The system saves recordings up to 30 sec-  
onds before and after storage is triggered.  
3. "Drive Recorder"  
4. "Recording"  
In case of theft:  
5. "Start recording"  
Depending on the selected recording dura-  
tion, the system saves the recording after it  
has been triggered.  
Stop the recording: "Stop recording".  
The system saves recordings up to 30 sec-  
onds before and after storage is triggered.  
When the alarm system is triggered, a mes-  
sage is sent to the My BMW App.  
Recording playback and  
administration  
Stored video recordings can be played back,  
exported and deleted.  
After saving the recording, the reduced  
quality video can be downloaded to a mo-  
bile device.  
If the vehicle accelerates rapidly, an automatic  
recording may be taken.  
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.  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "All apps"  
3. "Drive Recorder"  
4. "Recordings"  
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5. Select desired recording.  
and Bluetooth audio, or a USB storage de-  
vice is connected.  
6. If necessary, select camera.  
My BMW App is installed on the mobile de-  
vice.  
Settings  
My BMW App is linked with the Connected-  
Drive account.  
Recording type  
1.  
Apps menu  
The My BMW App is permitted to access  
your photo library.  
2. "All apps"  
3. "Drive Recorder"  
4. "Settings"  
Recording  
The recording can be started and stopped  
manually.  
5. Select the desired setting.  
Start the recording:  
Recording time  
1.  
Apps menu  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "All apps"  
2. "All apps"  
3. "Drive Recorder"  
4. "Recording"  
3. "Drive Recorder"  
4. "Settings"  
5. "Start recording"  
Stop the recording: "Stop recording".  
5. Select the desired setting.  
Recording on a mobile device  
Cameras  
Principle  
Different cameras can be selected.  
Depending on the equipment version, video  
recordings can be stored directly on a mobile  
device such as a smartphone or USB storage.  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "All apps"  
3. "Drive Recorder"  
4. "Settings"  
General information  
The length of the video that can be stored de-  
pends on the available memory capacity on  
the mobile device.  
5. "Cam. selection"  
6. Select desired camera.  
System limits  
Functional requirements  
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.  
Privacy Policy was accepted.  
BMW Drive Recorder is activated.  
To transfer recordings to a mobile device:  
If you repeatedly overwrite a USB drive, it may  
not be possible to export recordings correctly.  
Depending on vehicle equipment, a mobile  
device is connected to the vehicle via Wi-Fi  
The preferred file system for USB storage is  
NTFS. Other file systems may have limitations.  
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In case of theft, the recording is only stored au-  
tomatically when the anti-theft warning system  
has been triggered.  
Safety information  
Warning  
If the internet connection is weak or cannot be  
established, theft alerts and video downloads  
may be restricted or not available.  
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  
The quality of the Wi-Fi connection affects  
whether recordings can be saved on your  
smartphone. This function may be restricted or  
not available if the connection is weak.  
Active Protection  
Function  
Depending on the equipment and require-  
ments, the following individual functions are  
active in accident-critical driving situations:  
Principle  
Active Protection prepares occupants and the  
vehicle for a possible accident in critical driving  
or collision situations.  
Automatic closing of the windows.  
The windows remain open with a small  
gap.  
General information  
Depending on vehicle equipment and national-  
market version, Active Protection consists of  
various PreCrash functions.  
The glass sunroof/panoramic glass sunroof  
closes automatically.  
The sun protection is also closed.  
Automatic positioning of the backrest for  
the front passenger seat.  
The system is used to detect certain critical  
driving situations that might lead to an acci-  
dent. This includes the following critical driving  
situations:  
Systems can be returned to the desired set-  
tings following a critical driving situation with-  
out accident.  
Emergency braking.  
Severe understeering.  
Severe oversteering.  
PostCrash iBrake  
Certain functions of several systems can,  
within the system limits, lead to Active Protec-  
tion triggering:  
Principle  
In certain accident situations, the PostCrash  
iBrake can automatically bring the vehicle to a  
standstill without intervention by the driver.  
Forward Collision Mitigation: automatic  
brake intervention.  
Forward Collision Mitigation: brake booster.  
General information  
The PostCrash iBrake can reduce the risk of a  
further collision and its consequences.  
Rear-end collision preparation: detection of  
impending rear-end collisions.  
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accident, injury, and property damage. Make  
sure that the driver is rested and alert. Adjust  
driving style to traffic conditions.  
At standstill  
After coming to a halt, the brake is released  
automatically.  
Harder vehicle deceleration  
In certain situations, it may be necessary to  
bring the vehicle to a stop more quickly than  
automatic braking with PostCrash iBrake.  
Break recommendation  
Function  
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 auto-  
matic braking. Automatic braking with Post-  
Crash iBrake is canceled.  
This procedure takes, for example, the follow-  
ing criteria into account:  
Personal driving style, for instance steering  
behavior.  
Abort automatic braking  
It may be necessary to cancel PostCrash  
iBrake automatic braking in certain situations,  
e.g., when making an evasive maneuver.  
Driving conditions, for instance time, length  
of trip.  
Depending on the equipment: attention  
of the driver through the Driver Attention  
Camera.  
Abort 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.  
Setting break recommendation  
The break recommendation can be switched  
on, off and adjusted via iDrive.  
Fatigue alert  
1.  
Apps menu  
Principle  
2. "Vehicle"  
The Fatigue Alert break recommendation fea-  
ture can detect when the driver is fatigued or  
less alert during long, monotonous trips, for in-  
stance on highways. The system recommends  
a break.  
3. "Driving settings"  
4. "Driver Assistance"  
5. "Safety and warnings"  
6. "Fatigue Alert"  
7. Select the desired setting.  
Safety information  
Despite this function being off, some driver as-  
sistance systems may issue break recommen-  
dations.  
Warning  
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  
Display  
If the driver becomes less alert or fatigued,  
a message is displayed in the control display  
with the recommendation to take a break.  
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During the display, various settings can be se-  
lected.  
Overview  
The system is reset approx. 45 minutes after  
parking the vehicle. A break recommendation  
can only be displayed again after this time has  
elapsed.  
System limits  
The Fatigue Alert system may be limited. If  
the system is limited, either no warning may  
be issued or an unwarranted warning may be  
issued.  
Depending on vehicle equipment, the instru-  
ment cluster may have some infrared light  
sources. Depending on the light conditions,  
these light sources can be visible when the  
vehicle is in standby mode.  
The break recommendation function may be  
limited in the following situations:  
If the time is set incorrectly.  
At a predominantly driven speed below ap-  
prox. 43 mph/70 km/h.  
System limits  
The Driver Attention Camera may not be fully  
operational in the following situations:  
With a sporty driving style such as during  
rapid acceleration or when cornering fast.  
When the Driver Attention Camera is cov-  
ered by the steering wheel.  
In active driving situations such as when  
changing lanes frequently.  
With sunglasses with high protection from  
infrared light.  
When the road condition is poor.  
In the event of strong side winds.  
Driver Attention Camera  
Principle  
A camera in the instrument cluster monitors  
the driver’s activity and, depending on the  
equipment, the driver’s viewing direction.  
General information  
The assistance systems help drivers by ana-  
lyzing whether they are paying attention, e.g.,  
by evaluating their head position and eyes.  
For full operability, make sure that the field of  
view of the Driver Attention Camera is not ob-  
structed.  
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