2023-2026 Mini Countryman SUV CONTROLS -> Safety User Manual
MyCarUserManual.com
USER MANUALS FOR EVERY MAKE & MODEL

CONTROLS -> Safety for Your Mini Countryman SUV Third Generation (2023-2026)

Safety  
CONTROLS  
Safety  
Vehicle features and options  
Airbags  
This chapter describes model-specific  
equipment, systems, and functions that are  
currently available, or may become available  
in the future, even if they are not present in  
the vehicle.  
Principle  
The airbag system provides additional pro-  
tection in the event of an accident, espe-  
cially if the seat belt is worn correctly.  
Additional information:  
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.  
1
2
3
Front airbag, driver  
Front airbag, front passenger  
Head airbag  
4
5
Side airbag  
Knee airbag  
Front airbags  
Side airbag  
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.  
In the event of a side collision, the side  
airbag protects the side of the body in the  
chest and lap area.  
Depending on national-market version: In  
the event of a side collision, the side airbag  
167  
Online Edition for Part no. 01405B39505 - II/24  
CONTROLS  
Safety  
in the rear protects the side chest and pel-  
vic area of occupants in the outer rear seats.  
–
–
–
Keep a distance from the airbags.  
Fasten seat belts correctly.  
Always grasp the steering wheel on the  
steering wheel rim. Hold hands at the  
3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions to keep  
the risk of injuring hands or arms as low  
as possible when the airbag deploys.  
Head airbag  
In the event of a side collision, the head  
airbag protects the head.  
Ejection Mitigation  
–
Adjust seat and steering wheel so that  
hands can cross over the steering wheel.  
Select the settings so that the shoulder  
rests against the backrest when cross-  
ing the hands and the upper body is as  
far back as possible while still maintain-  
ing a comfortable grip on the steering  
wheel.  
The head airbag system is designed as  
an ejection mitigation countermeasure to  
reduce the likelihood of ejections of vehi-  
cle occupants through side windows during  
rollovers or side collision events.  
Knee airbag  
Depending on national-market version, the  
knee airbag protects occupants’ legs in the  
event of a frontal collision.  
–
Make sure that the front passenger is  
sitting 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.  
Protective effect  
General information  
Airbags are not deployed in every impact  
situation, e.g., in less severe accidents.  
There should be no additional persons,  
animals or objects between an airbag  
and a person.  
–
–
Keep the dashboard and windshield on  
the passenger's side clear, i.e., do not  
cover with adhesive film or other coat-  
ing, and do not attach mounts for, e.g.,  
navigation devices or mobile phones.  
Information on optimum protective  
effect of the airbags  
Warning  
Do not bond the airbag cover panels  
with adhesive, do not cover them, and  
do not modify them in any way.  
If the seat position is incorrect, the seat  
belts are fastened incorrectly or the de-  
ployment area of the airbags is impaired,  
the airbag system cannot provide protec-  
tion as intended and may cause additional  
injuries due to deployment. There is a risk  
of injury or danger to life. Follow the infor-  
mation on achieving the optimum protec-  
tive effect of the airbag system.  
–
–
Do not use the front passenger's side  
airbag cover for storage.  
Keep storage compartments near the  
airbags closed, e.g., glove compartment  
or center armrest.  
–
–
Do not place slip covers, seat cushions,  
or other objects on the front seats un-  
less they are specifically designed for  
seats with integrated airbags.  
To ensure that the airbag system has the  
optimal protective effect, note the follow-  
ing:  
Do not hang pieces of clothing such as  
jackets over the backrests.  
168  
Online Edition for Part no. 01405B39505 - II/24  
Safety  
CONTROLS  
–
–
Do not modify individual components  
or wiring. This also applies to the dash-  
board, steering wheel covers, and seats.  
Interaction Unit view  
The airbag system warning light  
on the Interaction Unit illuminates  
briefly when drive-ready state is  
turned on, thus indicating the operational  
readiness of the entire airbag system and  
seat belt tensioners.  
Do not disassemble the airbag system.  
Even when you follow all instructions very  
closely, injury from contact with the airbags  
cannot be fully ruled out in certain situa-  
tions.  
The ignition and inflation noise may lead  
to short-term and, in most cases, temporary  
hearing impairment in sensitive occupants.  
Malfunction  
–
The airbag system warning light  
on the Interaction Unit does not  
illuminate when drive-ready state  
is turned on.  
Vehicle modifications for a person with dis-  
abilities may affect the air bag system; con-  
tact MINI Customer Relations for further  
information.  
–
The airbag system warning light on  
the Interaction Unit illuminates continu-  
ously.  
Warnings and information on the airbags  
are also found on the sun visors.  
The airbag system or the seat belt tension-  
ers may not be operational. Have the vehi-  
cle checked immediately by an authorized  
service center or another qualified service  
center or repair shop.  
Operational readiness of the airbag  
system  
Safety information  
Setting the front seat positions  
The power that deploys the driver's/front  
passenger airbags depends on the position  
of the driver's/front passenger seat.  
Warning  
Individual components can be hot after de-  
ployment of the airbag system. There is  
a risk of injury. Do not touch individual  
components.  
To maintain the accuracy of this function,  
calibrate the electrical front seats as soon  
as the respective message appears on the  
Interaction Unit.  
Warning  
Additional information:  
Seats, refer to page 97.  
Improperly executed work can lead to fail-  
ure, malfunction or unintentional deploy-  
ment of the airbag system. In the case of  
a malfunction, 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, disassembled, and scrapped by  
an authorized service center or another  
qualified service center or repair shop.  
Deactivating the front pass-  
enger airbag automatically  
Principle  
The automatic front passenger airbag deac-  
tivation system can detect if the front pass-  
enger seat is occupied.  
169  
Online Edition for Part no. 01405B39505 - II/24  
CONTROLS  
Safety  
The front passenger airbag is activated or  
deactivated accordingly.  
–
–
Move the head restraint up or remove it  
to ensure that the child restraint system  
rests as flat as possible against the rear  
seat backrest.  
Safety information  
Observe the maximum size of the child  
restraint system, for example to avoid  
possible touching the roof.  
Warning  
To ensure the front passenger airbag func-  
tion, the system must be able to detect  
whether a person is sitting in the front  
passenger 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 footwell.  
Before transporting a child on the front  
passenger seat, refer to the safety informa-  
tion and instructions for children on the  
front passenger seat, see Children.  
Additional information:  
Install child restraint systems, refer to  
page 114.  
Indicator light, front passenger  
airbag  
The front passenger airbag indicator light in  
the headliner indicates the operating state  
of the front passenger airbag.  
Functional requirements  
To ensure that occupants on the front pass-  
enger seat are detected properly, the follow-  
ing functional requirements apply:  
–
Do not attach covers, cushions, ball mats  
or other items to the front passenger  
seat unless they are specifically deter-  
mined to be safe for use on the front  
passenger seat.  
The indicator light shows whether the air-  
bag is activated or deactivated.  
After drive-ready state is turned on, the  
indicator light illuminates briefly and then  
shows whether the airbag is activated or  
deactivated.  
–
–
–
Do not place objects under the seat that  
can press against the seat from below.  
Sit upright in the seat with the back  
against the backrest.  
Sit down with your feet touching the  
floor.  
Installing child restraint systems  
To ensure that occupants on the front pass-  
enger seat are detected properly, note the  
following:  
–
–
Pay attention to the specifications and  
the operating and safety information of  
the child restraint system manufacturer  
when using child restraint systems.  
Make sure that the seat surface of the  
child restraint system rests as flat as  
possible on the seat surface.  
170  
Online Edition for Part no. 01405B39505 - II/24  
Safety  
CONTROLS  
Display  
Function  
Collision warning systems  
The indicator light is con-  
tinuously illuminated when  
the seat is not occupied or  
when a child is detected  
on the seat in a provided  
child restraint system as in-  
tended. The airbag on the  
front passenger's side is not  
activated.  
Principle  
The Intelligent Safety systems can help pre-  
vent an impending collision. To do so, the  
area around the vehicle is monitored by var-  
ious sensors.  
Depending on vehicle equipment, various  
safety and warning systems are available:  
–
Forward Collision Mitigation with brake  
intervention, refer to page 173.  
The indicator light does  
not illuminate when, for in-  
stance, a correctly seated  
person of sufficient size  
is detected on the seat.  
The airbag on the front pas-  
senger's side is activated.  
–
–
The exit warning, refer to page 182.  
The Lane Departure Warning, refer to  
page 184.  
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
The Lane Change Warning, refer to  
page 188.  
The side collision warning, refer to  
page 191.  
When the front passenger seat is occupied,  
check the indicator light in the headliner  
before and while driving.  
The rear-cCollision warning, refer to  
page 193.  
The Traffic Light And Sign Warning, re-  
fer to page 194.  
Fault of the automatic deactivation  
system  
For adolescents and adults, the front pass-  
enger airbag may deactivate in certain seat  
positions. In this case, the indicator light  
for the front passenger airbag illuminates in  
the headliner.  
The wrong way warning, refer to  
page 196.  
No Turn on Red function, refer to  
page 197.  
The Emergency Stop Assistant, refer to  
page 198.  
In this case, change the seat position so  
that the front passenger airbag activates  
and the indicator light goes out.  
The Intelligent Safety systems can be ac-  
tivated or deactivated on the Interaction  
Unit. Some functions, e.g., warning times,  
can be configured.  
If it is not possible to activate the airbags,  
have the person sit in the rear seat.  
Safety information  
Occupancy detection  
The occupant detection system satisfies the  
legal requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle  
Safety Standard FMVSS 208 and deactivates  
the front passenger airbag under certain  
conditions.  
Warning  
The system cannot serve as a substitute  
for the driver’s personal judgment in as-  
sessing the traffic situation. Based on the  
limits of the system, it cannot independ-  
ently react to all traffic situations. There  
171  
Online Edition for Part no. 01405B39505 - II/24  
CONTROLS  
Safety  
is a risk of accident, injury, or property  
damage. Adjust driving style to traffic con-  
ditions. Watch the surrounding traffic sit-  
uation closely, be ready to take over steer-  
ing and braking at any time, and actively  
intervene where appropriate.  
Depending on national-market version,  
some Intelligent Safety Systems are auto-  
matically activated whenever you start driv-  
ing.  
Resetting the settings  
The settings of the collision warning sys-  
tems 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 judg-  
ment. Due to its limits, the system may not  
issue warnings or responses, or these may  
be issued late or in a manner that is not  
consistent with their normal use. There  
is a risk of accident, injury, or property  
damage. Adjust driving style to traffic con-  
ditions. Watch surrounding traffic closely  
and actively intervene where appropriate  
Go through the menu as follows:  
Apps menu / "Vehicle" / "Driving  
settings" / "Driver Assistance" / "Safety and  
warnings" / "Reset".  
System limits  
Safety information  
Warning  
Because of system limitations, this system  
may either not respond, or respond too  
late, incorrectly, or without cause. There  
is a risk of accident, injury, or property  
damage. Actively intervene as warranted.  
Refer to the information in this Owner’s  
Manual regarding the scope of the sys-  
tem’s operation and limitations.  
Sensors  
Depending on vehicle equipment, the Intel-  
ligent Safety systems are controlled by the  
following sensors:  
–
–
–
–
Camera behind the windshield.  
Front radar sensor.  
Side radar sensors, front.  
Side radar sensors, rear.  
Detection capability  
The detection capability of the collision  
warning systems is limited.  
Additional information:  
Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 34.  
The system only takes into account objects  
that are located in the detection range of  
the installed sensors and are detected by  
the system.  
Activating/deactivating/adjusting  
Intelligent Safety systems  
1. To activate/deactivate Intelligent Safety  
systems or configure settings, go  
through the menu as follows: Apps  
menu / "Vehicle" / "Driving settings" /  
"Driver Assistance" / "Safety and  
warnings".  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the  
area is monitored by cameras or radar sen-  
sors. Thus, a system response might not  
come or might come late.  
2. Select the desired settings.  
172  
Online Edition for Part no. 01405B39505 - II/24  
Safety  
CONTROLS  
Unit. You can also configure the warning  
time. Various indicator lights and warning  
lights are displayed on the Interaction Unit  
depending on the collision risk detected.  
System limits of the sensors  
The Intelligent Safety systems may be re-  
stricted by the system limits of the sensors.  
Additional information:  
Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 34.  
Safety information  
Warning  
Forward Collision Mitigation  
with brake intervention  
The system cannot serve as a substitute  
for the driver’s personal judgment in as-  
sessing the traffic situation. Based on the  
limits of the system, it cannot independ-  
ently react to all traffic situations. There  
is a risk of accident, injury, or property  
damage. Adjust driving style to traffic con-  
ditions. Watch the surrounding traffic sit-  
uation closely, be ready to take over steer-  
ing and braking at any time, and actively  
intervene where appropriate.  
Principle  
Forward Collision Mitigation with brake in-  
tervention can help to prevent accidents  
within a certain speed range. To do so, the  
area around the vehicle is monitored by var-  
ious sensors.  
If an accident cannot be avoided, the sys-  
tem can help reduce the severity of the ac-  
cident. The system can issue a warning of  
a possible risk of collision and activate the  
brakes independently, if needed. You can  
cancel automatic brake intervention man-  
ually, e.g., by actively moving the steering  
wheel.  
Warning  
Indicators and warnings cannot serve as  
a substitute for the driver’s personal judg-  
ment. Due to its limits, the system may not  
issue warnings or responses, or these may  
be issued late or in a manner that is not  
consistent with their normal use. There  
is a risk of accident, injury, or property  
damage. Adjust driving style to traffic con-  
ditions. Watch surrounding traffic closely  
and actively intervene where appropriate  
Depending on vehicle equipment, the For-  
ward Collision Mitigation system includes  
the following functions:  
–
–
–
–
–
–
The Rear-end collision warning func-  
tion, refer to page 176.  
The oncoming traffic warning function,  
refer to page 177.  
The oncoming traffic warning function  
when turning, refer to page 178.  
Sensors  
Depending on vehicle equipment, the For-  
ward Collision Mitigation system is control-  
led by the following sensors:  
The pedestrian warning function, refer  
to page 179.  
The intersection warning function, refer  
to page 180.  
–
–
–
Camera behind the windshield.  
Front radar sensor.  
The Evasion Assistant, refer to  
page 181.  
Side radar sensors, front.  
Forward Collision Mitigation can be acti-  
vated or deactivated using the Interaction  
Additional information:  
Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 34.  
173  
Online Edition for Part no. 01405B39505 - II/24  
CONTROLS  
Safety  
Speed range  
The Forward Collision Mitigation system is-  
sues a warning for a possible risk of colli-  
sion at speeds above approx. 3 mph/5 km/h.  
Setting the warning time for  
Forward Collision Mitigation  
You can configure the warning time at  
which Forward Collision Mitigation should  
issue a warning.  
If the vehicle speed exceeds approx.  
155 mph/250 km/h, the system is deacti-  
vated temporarily.  
1. Go through the menu as follows:  
Apps menu / "Vehicle" / "Driving  
settings" / "Driver Assistance" / "Safety  
and warnings" / "Forward Collision  
Mitigation".  
Some functions are deactivated earlier.  
The system is enabled as soon as the speed  
drops below this value again.  
2. Select the desired setting.  
Activating/deactivating the  
Forward Collision Mitigation  
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.  
Automatic activation of system  
Depending on national-market version, the  
Forward Collision Mitigation is automati-  
cally activated whenever you start driving.  
The system checks for visual impairments.  
Depending on vehicle equipment, the Driver  
Attention Camera on the instrument panel  
monitors where the driver is looking. Visi-  
bility and gaze behavior also affect the tim-  
ing of warnings.  
Activating the system manually  
The Forward Collision Mitigation is acti-  
vated by setting the warning time.  
Interaction Unit view  
Additional information:  
Forward Collision Mitigation is shown on  
the Interaction Unit and, depending on ve-  
hicle equipment, Head-up display by the fol-  
lowing indicator lights and warning lights:  
Set the warning time for Forward Collision  
Mitigation, refer to page 174.  
Deactivating the system manually  
Icon  
Meaning  
Depending on national-market version, you  
must significantly reduce your vehicle's  
speed or stop your vehicle in order to de-  
activate the Forward Collision Mitigation  
manually. Forward Collision Mitigation is  
deactivated on the Interaction Unit.  
Risk of collision with a person,  
e.g., a pedestrian.  
Risk of collision, for instance with  
an oncoming or a vehicle driving  
ahead.  
It may be necessary to successively confirm  
this deactivation on the Interaction Unit.  
Risk of collision, e.g., with a vehi-  
cle crossing from the right.  
Go through the menu as follows:  
Apps menu / "Vehicle" / "Driving  
settings" / "Driver Assistance" / "Safety and  
warnings" / "Forward Collision Mitigation" /  
"Off".  
174  
Online Edition for Part no. 01405B39505 - II/24  
Safety  
CONTROLS  
Automatic brake intervention  
Icon  
Meaning  
If there is a risk of collision, the Forward  
Collision Mitigation system can assist with  
an automatic brake intervention, if neces-  
sary.  
Risk of collision, e.g., with a vehi-  
cle 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.  
Indicator lights and warning lights may be  
displayed differently since the system has  
detected multiple objects.  
A brake intervention can be canceled by  
depressing the accelerator pedal with suffi-  
cient force, releasing the brake pedal, or by  
actively steering.  
Warning function  
The Forward Collision Mitigation warns on  
different warning levels, depending on the  
respective hazardous situation.  
Depending on the equipment and situation,  
the brake intervention can occur up to ap-  
prox. 155 mph/250 km/h.  
At speeds above approx.  
130 mph/210 km/h, only a brief brake in-  
tervention will occur.  
In the event of a prewarning, a warning  
light illuminates red. In the event of an  
acute warning, a warning light flashes red  
and a warning tone sounds.  
System limits  
In the event of a system warning, the driver  
must intervene immediately and in accord-  
ance with the situation.  
Safety information  
–
–
–
–
Red warning light illuminates:  
Warning  
A hazardous situation has been de-  
tected. 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, or property  
damage. Actively intervene as warranted.  
Refer to the information in this Owner’s  
Manual regarding the scope of the sys-  
tem’s operation and limitations.  
Red warning light flashes:  
There is a risk of collision. Intervene  
immediately.  
A warning signal sounds:  
There is a risk of collision. Intervene  
immediately.  
Automatic brake intervention:  
Detection capability  
The detection capability of the Forward Col-  
lision Mitigation is restricted.  
Depending on the equipment and situa-  
tion in case of risk of imminent colli-  
sion, the system can also intervene with  
an automatic brake intervention and  
automatically decelerate the vehicle, if  
necessary, to a complete stop.  
The system only takes into account objects  
that are located in the detection range of  
the installed sensors and are detected by  
the system.  
When the brake pedal is depressed quickly  
and hard, the maximum brake power of the  
vehicle is used.  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the  
area is monitored by cameras or radar sen-  
175  
Online Edition for Part no. 01405B39505 - II/24  
CONTROLS  
Safety  
sors. Thus, a system response might not  
come or might come late.  
System limits of the sensors  
Forward Collision Mitigation may be re-  
stricted by the system limits of the sensors.  
Additional information:  
Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 34.  
The sensors detect the traffic situation in  
their detection range.  
Functional limitations  
The Forward Collision Mitigation system  
may be limited in the following situations:  
Safety information  
Follow the safety information in Chapter  
“Forward Collision Mitigation”.  
–
–
In tight curves.  
With limitation of the driving stability  
control systems.  
–
Up to 10 seconds after drive-ready state  
is turned on via the Start/Stop switch.  
Speed range  
The rear-end collision warning function  
is activated when your vehicle speed is  
greater than approx. 3 mph/5 km/h.  
Also, do not use Forward Collision Mitiga-  
tion when towing.  
Interaction Unit view  
Warning function in rear-end  
collision situations  
If there is a risk of collision with a detected  
vehicle, a warning light is shown on the In-  
teraction Unit and Head-up display, depend-  
ing on vehicle equipment.  
Principle  
To warn the driver of a possible risk of col-  
lision, the Rear Collision Warning function  
displays a warning light on the Interaction  
Unit and brakes automatically when neces-  
sary. You can cancel automatic brake inter-  
vention manually, e.g., by actively moving  
the steering wheel.  
Icon  
Meaning  
Forward Collision Warning with a  
detected vehicle.  
General risk of collision.  
In the event of an accident, the system  
helps by reducing impact speed.  
Warning function  
The time of warnings may vary depending  
on the current driving situation.  
The rear-end collision warning function is-  
sues warnings on different levels, depend-  
ing on the respective hazard situation. This  
system prompts the driver to intervene  
manually.  
The system considers the driver’s vehicle  
handling when responding. If an active driv-  
ing style is detected, warnings and brake  
interventions occur less frequently.  
Additional information:  
176  
Online Edition for Part no. 01405B39505 - II/24  
Safety  
CONTROLS  
Forward Collision Mitigation, refer to  
page 173.  
System limits  
General information  
Follow the system limits in the "Forward  
Collision Mitigation" chapter.  
The sensors detect the traffic situation in  
their detection range.  
Detection range  
With the rear-end collision warning func-  
tion, the following may not be detected or  
may be detected only with a delay in the  
detection range of the sensors, e.g.:  
Safety information  
Follow the safety information in Chapter  
“Forward Collision Mitigation”.  
–
–
–
Preceding vehicle driving slowly and be-  
ing approached at high speed.  
Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front  
of you, or strongly decelerating vehicles.  
Speed range  
The oncoming traffic warning is activated  
when your vehicle speed is greater than ap-  
prox. 3 mph/5 km/h.  
Vehicles with unusual rear designs.  
Warning function for oncom-  
ing traffic  
Interaction Unit view  
If there is a risk of collision with a detected  
vehicle, a warning light is shown on the In-  
teraction Unit and Head-up display, depend-  
ing on vehicle equipment.  
Principle  
To warn the driver of a possible risk of col-  
lision with oncoming traffic, the Oncoming  
Traffic Warning function displays a warn-  
ing light on the Interaction Unit and brakes  
automatically when necessary. You can can-  
cel automatic brake intervention manually,  
e.g., by actively moving the steering wheel.  
Icon  
Meaning  
Oncoming traffic warning when a  
vehicle is detected.  
General risk of collision.  
In the event of an accident, the system  
helps by reducing impact speed.  
Warning function  
The time of warnings may vary depending  
on the current driving situation.  
The oncoming traffic warning function is-  
sues warnings on different levels, depend-  
ing on the respective hazard situation. This  
system prompts the driver to intervene  
manually.  
In case of a possible risk of collision, a  
brake intervention is triggered.  
177  
Online Edition for Part no. 01405B39505 - II/24  
CONTROLS  
Safety  
Additional information:  
Forward Collision Mitigation, refer to  
page 173.  
System limits  
General information  
Follow the system limits in the "Forward  
Collision Mitigation" chapter.  
The sensors detect the traffic situation in  
their detection range.  
Detection range  
With the oncoming traffic warning func-  
tion, the following may not be detected or  
may be detected only with a delay in the  
detection range of the sensors, e.g.:  
Safety information  
Follow the safety information in Chapter  
“Forward Collision Mitigation”.  
–
–
Oncoming vehicles at a very high speed.  
Vehicles with an unusual front view.  
Speed range  
The warning function for turning is acti-  
vated when your vehicle speed is greater  
than approx. 3 mph/5 km/h.  
Warning function for turning  
with oncoming traffic  
This system reacts when your vehicle speed  
is less than approx. 15 mph/25 km/h.  
Principle  
Interaction Unit view  
To warn the driver of a possible risk of  
collision with oncoming traffic when turn-  
ing, the Oncoming Traffic Warning function  
displays a warning light on the Interaction  
Unit and brakes automatically when neces-  
sary. You can cancel automatic brake inter-  
vention manually, e.g., by actively moving  
the steering wheel.  
If there is a risk of collision with a detected  
vehicle, a warning light is shown on the In-  
teraction Unit and Head-up display, depend-  
ing on vehicle equipment.  
Icon  
Meaning  
Oncoming traffic warning when a  
vehicle is detected.  
In the event of an accident, the system  
helps by reducing impact speed.  
General risk of collision.  
The time of warnings may vary depending  
on the current driving situation.  
Warning function  
The warning function for turning with on-  
coming traffic issues warnings on different  
levels, depending on the respective hazard.  
This system prompts the driver to intervene  
manually.  
178  
Online Edition for Part no. 01405B39505 - II/24  
Safety  
CONTROLS  
Additional information:  
Forward Collision Mitigation, refer to  
page 173.  
System limits  
General information  
Follow the system limits in the "Forward  
Collision Mitigation" chapter.  
The sensors detect the traffic situation in  
their detection range on a straight road.  
Detection range  
With the warning function for turning with  
oncoming traffic, the following may not be  
detected or may be detected only with a  
delay in the detection range of the sensors,  
e.g.:  
–
–
Oncoming vehicles at a very high speed.  
Vehicles that are hidden by other vehi-  
cles.  
–
Vehicles with an unusual front view.  
In addition, the sensors detect the traffic  
situation in their detection range when  
turning.  
Warning function for pedes-  
trians  
Safety information  
Follow the safety information in Chapter  
“Forward Collision Mitigation”.  
Principle  
To warn the driver of a possible risk of  
collision with a pedestrian, the Pedestrian  
Warning function displays a warning light  
on the Interaction Unit and brakes automat-  
ically when necessary. You can cancel auto-  
matic brake intervention manually, e.g., by  
actively moving the steering wheel.  
Speed range  
The Pedestrian Warning function is acti-  
vated when your vehicle speed is greater  
than approx. 3 mph/5 km/h.  
Depending on vehicle equipment, this sys-  
tem reacts when your vehicle speed is less  
than approx. 50 mph/80 km/h.  
The system issues warnings for speeds that  
are common in towns and cities.  
In the event of an accident, the system  
helps by reducing impact speed.  
Interaction Unit view  
If there is a risk of collision with a detected  
pedestrian or cyclist, a warning light is  
shown on the Interaction Unit and Head-up  
display, depending on vehicle equipment.  
179  
Online Edition for Part no. 01405B39505 - II/24  
CONTROLS  
Meaning  
Safety  
–
–
Partially covered pedestrians or bikes.  
Icon  
Pedestrians that are not detected as  
such because of their contour or pos-  
ture.  
Risk of collision with a person,  
e.g., a pedestrian.  
–
Pedestrians who are too small for the  
sensors to detect.  
General risk of collision.  
Warning function at intersec-  
tions  
Warning function  
The Pedestrian Warning system issues  
warnings on different levels, depending on  
the respective hazard situation. This system  
prompts the driver to intervene manually.  
Principle  
To warn the driver of a possible risk of colli-  
sion with crossing traffic, the Intersection  
Warning function displays a warning light  
on the Interaction Unit and brakes automat-  
ically when necessary. You can cancel auto-  
matic brake intervention manually, e.g., by  
actively moving the steering wheel.  
Additional information:  
Forward Collision Mitigation, refer to  
page 173.  
System limits  
General information  
Follow the system limits in the "Forward  
Collision Mitigation" chapter.  
At intersections and junctions, this system  
issues warnings for speeds that are common  
in towns and cities.  
In the event of an accident, the system  
helps by reducing impact speed.  
Detection range  
The time of warnings may vary depending  
on the current driving situation.  
With the Pedestrian Warning, the sensor  
detection range consists of the following:  
–
–
From area in front of vehicle, arrow 1.  
The sensors detect the traffic situation in  
their detection range.  
If vehicle is equipped with front, side  
radar sensors, side areas, arrow 2.  
Vehicles crossing your driving direction can  
be detected by the system as soon as these  
vehicles enter into detection range of the  
sensors.  
The following situations may not be de-  
tected, for instance:  
180  
Online Edition for Part no. 01405B39505 - II/24  
Safety  
CONTROLS  
Detection range  
Safety information  
With the Intersection Warning function,  
the following may not be detected or may  
be detected only with a delay in the detec-  
tion range of the sensors, e.g.:  
Follow the safety information in Chapter  
“Forward Collision Mitigation”.  
Speed range  
The Intersection Warning is activated when  
your vehicle speed is greater than approx.  
3 mph/5 km/h.  
–
Crossing vehicles when they are hidden,  
e.g. by buildings.  
–
–
Vehicles with an unusual side view.  
The system responds to crossing vehicles  
when the vehicle speed is below approx.  
50 mph/80 km/h.  
Vehicles in highly dynamic driving sit-  
uations.  
Interaction Unit view  
Evasion Assistant  
If there is a risk of collision with a detected  
vehicle, a warning light is shown on the In-  
teraction Unit and Head-up display, depend-  
ing on vehicle equipment.  
Principle  
The Evasion Assistant can help the driver  
perform evasive maneuvers in certain situa-  
tions, e.g., when obstacles or pedestrians  
appear suddenly. This system intervenes ac-  
tively to assist the driver if it is possible to  
make an evasive maneuver to the side.  
Icon  
Meaning  
Risk of collision with vehicle  
crossing from the right.  
If the system detects sufficient free space  
alongside the vehicle, it helps the driver  
perform an evasive maneuver safely.  
Risk of collision with vehicle  
crossing from the left.  
General risk of collision.  
This system warns the driver of a possible  
risk of collision by displaying various warn-  
ing lights on the Interaction Unit.  
Warning function  
The Intersection Warning system issues  
warnings on different levels, depending on  
the respective hazard. This system prompts  
the driver to intervene manually.  
Additional information:  
Forward Collision Mitigation, refer to  
page 173.  
The sensors monitor and detect the clear-  
ance in front of the vehicle. Depending on  
the vehicle equipment, the areas next to the  
vehicle are also monitored.  
System limits  
General information  
Follow the system limits in the "Forward  
Collision Mitigation" chapter.  
181  
Online Edition for Part no. 01405B39505 - II/24  
CONTROLS  
Safety  
The system is designed to provide assis-  
tance during evasive maneuvers when there  
is a risk of collision.  
Safety information  
Follow the safety information in Chapter  
“Forward Collision Mitigation”.  
The Evasion Assistant is signaled by a mes-  
sage on the Interaction Unit and Head-up  
display, depending on vehicle equipment.  
Functional requirements  
The following functional requirements apply  
for the Evasion Assistant:  
System limits  
–
–
Forward Collision Mitigation is active.  
Sensors have detected sufficient clear-  
ance around the vehicle.  
General information  
Follow the system limits in the "Forward  
Collision Mitigation" chapter.  
Speed range  
Detection 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.  
With the Evasion Assistant, the following  
may not be detected in the sensor detection  
range, e.g.:  
Interaction Unit view  
–
Preceding vehicle driving slowly and be-  
ing approached at high speed.  
If there is a risk of collision with a detected  
vehicle or person, e.g., a pedestrian, a warn-  
ing light is shown on the Interaction Unit  
and Head-up display, depending on vehicle  
equipment.  
–
Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front  
of you, or strongly decelerating vehicles.  
–
–
–
–
Vehicles with unusual rear designs.  
Two-wheeled vehicles ahead of you.  
Partially covered pedestrians or bikes.  
Icon  
Meaning  
Warning when a vehicle is de-  
tected.  
Pedestrians that are not detected as  
such because of their contour or pos-  
ture.  
Risk of collision with a pedes-  
trian.  
–
Pedestrians who are too small for the  
sensors to detect.  
Risk of collision with unknown  
obstacle.  
Functional limitation  
This system is deactivated when the trailer  
power socket is occupied or trailer towing  
is activated, e.g., when using a trailer or  
rear bicycle rack.  
Warning function with evasion  
support  
If the vehicle approaches another object at  
a high differential speed, a warning is dis-  
played if there is an immediate risk of colli-  
sion.  
Exit warning  
Principle  
Intervene in case of a warning.  
The exit warning helps to avoid accidents.  
182  
Online Edition for Part no. 01405B39505 - II/24  
Safety  
CONTROLS  
The system monitors the vehicle's surround-  
ings for a limited time after you get in  
or park. When opening doors, vehicle occu-  
pants are then warned if a risk of collision  
with an approaching object is detected.  
Activating/deactivating the exit  
warning  
Automatic activation of system  
The exit warning activates automatically  
whenever you start driving if this function  
was switched on when you completed your  
last trip.  
A possible risk of collision is indicated by  
various warnings, e.g., warning light on the  
exterior mirror and a warning tone.  
The warning light in the exterior mirror  
gives warnings at different levels.  
Deactivating the system manually  
To deactivate the Exit Warning, go through  
the menu as follows: Apps menu /  
"Vehicle" / "Driving settings" / "Driver  
Assistance" / "Safety and warnings" / "Exit  
warning" / "Off".  
Configuring the exit warning  
1. To configure the Exit Warning, go  
through the menu as follows: Apps  
menu / "Vehicle" / "Driving settings" /  
"Driver Assistance" / "Safety and  
warnings" / "Exit warning".  
The sensors monitor the area behind the  
vehicle.  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the  
area around the vehicle in front of the vehi-  
cle is monitored as well.  
2. Select the desired setting.  
Turning the warning signal on/off  
The exit warning can be activated or deacti-  
vated on the Interaction Unit. This warning  
function can also be configured.  
To turn the Exit Warning tone on/off, go  
through the menu as follows: Apps menu /  
"Vehicle" / "Driving settings" / "Driver  
Assistance" / "Safety and warnings" / "Exit  
warning" / "Warning tone".  
Safety information  
Follow the safety information in the "For-  
ward Collision Mitigation" chapter.  
Sensors  
The Exit Warning is controlled by the fol-  
lowing sensors:  
–
–
Side radar sensors, rear.  
Depending on whether vehicle is equip-  
ped with side front radar sensors.  
183  
Online Edition for Part no. 01405B39505 - II/24  
CONTROLS  
Safety  
Displays  
System limits  
Warning light in exterior mirror  
General information  
Follow the system limits in the "Collision  
warning systems" chapter.  
Detection range  
With the Exit Warning, the following may  
not be identified in the sensor detection  
range, e.g.:  
–
–
–
Fully or partially hidden objects.  
Stationary or very slow objects.  
Pedestrians.  
The warning light in the exterior mirror  
warns of a possible collision with a detected  
vehicle.  
Functional limitations  
The exit warning system may be restricted  
in the following situations:  
Ambient light  
Depending on the equipment, warnings are  
also indicated by the ambient light in the  
interior.  
–
The speed of an approaching vehicle is  
too fast or too slow.  
–
–
In curves.  
In case of fully or partially hidden ob-  
jects.  
Warning function  
Prewarning  
In the event of a prewarning for the Exit  
Warning, the warning light on the exterior  
mirror illuminates. Depending on the equip-  
ment, the ambient light also flashes.  
Lane Departure Warning with  
active return  
An object was detected in the opening  
area of the doors. Increased awareness is  
required.  
Principle  
The Lane Departure Warning system with  
active return alerts the driver when their  
vehicle is about to leave the road or lane.  
Acute warning  
An automatic steering intervention helps to  
keep the vehicle in its lane.  
In the event of an acute Exit Warning, the  
warning light on the exterior mirror flashes,  
as does the ambient light, depending on ve-  
hicle equipment. In addition, a warning tone  
sounds.  
There is a risk of collision when opening the  
doors.  
184  
Online Edition for Part no. 01405B39505 - II/24  
Safety  
CONTROLS  
ditions. Watch surrounding traffic closely  
and actively intervene where appropriate  
Functional requirement  
For the Lane Departure Warning to acti-  
vate, the camera must detect the lane boun-  
dary.  
Speed range  
The sensors detect the traffic situation in  
their detection range.  
The Lane Departure Warning is activated  
when your vehicle exceeds a given mini-  
mum speed. The minimum speed is coun-  
try-specific and displayed on the Interaction  
Unit.  
The Lane Departure Warning can be acti-  
vated, deactivated, and configured on the  
Interaction Unit.  
Warnings are displayed on the Interaction  
Unit. In addition, the steering wheel vi-  
brates at the set intensity.  
Sensors  
Depending on vehicle equipment, the Lane  
Departure Warning system is controlled by  
the following sensors:  
If you set your turn signal for the corre-  
sponding direction before leaving your lane,  
no warnings are displayed.  
–
–
–
Camera behind the windshield.  
Front radar sensor.  
Safety information  
Side radar sensors, front.  
Warning  
Activating/deactivating the Lane  
Departure Warning  
The system cannot serve as a substitute  
for the driver’s personal judgment in as-  
sessing road and traffic situations. There  
is a risk of accident. Adjust driving style to  
traffic conditions. Watch surrounding traf-  
fic closely and actively intervene where  
appropriate Do not jerk the steering wheel  
in response to a warning.  
Automatic activation of system  
Depending on national-market version, the  
system is automatically activated whenever  
you start driving.  
Activating the system manually  
The Lane Departure Warning is activated  
by setting the warning time.  
Warning  
Indicators and warnings cannot serve as  
a substitute for the driver’s personal judg-  
ment. Due to its limits, the system may not  
issue warnings or responses, or these may  
be issued late or in a manner that is not  
consistent with their normal use. There  
is a risk of accident, injury, or property  
damage. Adjust driving style to traffic con-  
Additional information:  
Configuring the Lane Departure Warning,  
refer to page 186.  
Deactivating the system manually  
Depending on vehicle equipment and na-  
tional-market version, deactivation of the  
185  
Online Edition for Part no. 01405B39505 - II/24  
CONTROLS  
Safety  
Lane Departure Warning must be con-  
firmed successively on the Interaction Unit.  
as follows: Apps menu / "Vehicle" /  
"Driving settings" / "Driver Assistance" /  
"Feedback via steering wheel" /  
"Vibration intensity".  
Go through the menu as follows:  
Apps menu / "Vehicle" / "Driving  
settings" / "Driver Assistance" / "Safety and  
warnings" / "Lane Departure Warning" /  
"Off".  
2. Select the desired setting.  
The setting is applied to all collision warn-  
ing systems.  
Setting Lane Departure Warning  
The Lane Departure Warning menu can be  
used to configure this function and specify  
when it should issue warnings.  
Depending on national-market  
version: activate/deactivate  
steering intervention  
Depending on national-market version, the  
Lane Departure Warning steering interven-  
tion can be activated or deactivated.  
1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps  
menu / "Vehicle" / "Driving settings" /  
"Driver Assistance" / "Safety and  
Go through the menu as follows:  
Apps menu / "Vehicle" / "Driving  
settings" / "Driver Assistance" / "Safety and  
warnings" / "Lane Departure Warning" /  
"Steering intervention".  
warnings" / "Lane Departure Warning".  
2. Select the desired setting.  
–
"Enhanced"  
If the system detects that your vehi-  
cle is about to leave your lane or  
cross a lane marking, a warning is  
issued. The system performs a steer-  
ing intervention.  
Depending on the national-market version,  
the steering intervention is automatically  
active after every driving off.  
Interaction Unit view  
–
"In dangerous situations"  
Depending on vehicle equipment and na-  
tional-market version, different warnings  
for the Lane Departure Warning are dis-  
played on the Interaction Unit.  
A warning is issued if the system  
detects that the vehicle is about to  
inadvertently cross a lane marking,  
or if the sensors detect an oncoming  
vehicle. A steering intervention is  
performed.  
Icon  
Meaning  
Indicator light flashes green: Sys-  
tem is performing a steering in-  
tervention.  
Depending on national-market ver-  
sion, with continuous lane markings:  
If the system detects that your vehi-  
cle is about to inadvertently leave  
your lane or cross a lane marking,  
a warning is issued. A steering inter-  
vention is performed.  
Depending on vehicle equipment and na-  
tional-market version, information for the  
system is shown in Assisted View on the  
Interaction Unit.  
Additional information:  
Setting the intensity of the steering  
wheel vibration  
Assisted View, refer to page 150.  
1. To adjust the steering wheel vibra-  
tion intensity, go through the menu  
186  
Online Edition for Part no. 01405B39505 - II/24  
Safety  
CONTROLS  
Warning signal  
Warning function  
If you leave the lane  
If you leave the lane and if a lane boun-  
dary has been detected, the steering wheel  
vibrates in accordance with the steering  
wheel vibration setting.  
Depending on national-market version: An  
acoustic warning will sound if the Lane  
Departure Warning system performs mul-  
tiple active steering interventions within  
3 minutes and the driver does not operate  
the steering wheel themselves during the  
steering intervention(s). A short warning  
signal will sound at the second steering in-  
tervention. Beginning with the third steer-  
ing intervention, a continuous warning will  
sound.  
In addition, the indicator light  
flashes green.  
When the turn signal is switched on in  
the corresponding direction before chang-  
ing the lane, a warning is not issued.  
In addition, a Check Control message is dis-  
played.  
The warning tone and Check Control mes-  
sage advise the driver to pay closer atten-  
tion to their lane.  
Steering intervention  
Depending on vehicle equipment and na-  
tional-market version: The Lane Departure  
Warning system may intervene with an  
active steering intervention in addition to  
vibration if you cross a lane marking at  
speeds up to 130 mph/210 km/h. The sys-  
tem supports the driver in keeping the ve-  
hicle within the lane. The steering interven-  
tion can be noticed on the steering wheel  
and can be manually overridden at any time.  
The extended warning tone stops when the  
steering wheel is moved manually.  
With trailer towing  
When the Lane Departure Warning is acti-  
vated, no steering intervention is performed  
if the trailer power socket is occupied or  
trailer towing is activated, e.g., when using  
a trailer.  
When steering intervention is ac-  
tive, the indicator light flashes  
green.  
When using a rear carrier, e.g., a rear bicy-  
cle rack, on the trailer hitch, this restriction  
does not apply when trailer towing is acti-  
vated on the Interaction Unit.  
For instance, the steering intervention will  
be suppressed in the following situations:  
Additional information:  
–
–
–
With hard accelerating or braking.  
When flashing.  
Driving with trailer or rear carrier, refer to  
page 316.  
With hazard warning system switched  
on.  
End of warning  
–
–
–
–
In driving situation with high driving  
dynamics.  
The warning or active steering intervention  
will be canceled in the following situations,  
for example:  
While Dynamic Stability Control regu-  
lates driving stability.  
–
–
–
Automatically after a few seconds.  
When returning to your own lane.  
With hard accelerating or braking.  
While Dynamic Stability Control is lim-  
ited.  
Immediately following a steering inter-  
vention by the vehicle systems.  
187  
Online Edition for Part no. 01405B39505 - II/24  
CONTROLS  
Safety  
–
With hazard warning system switched  
on.  
ing light also illuminates, depending on na-  
tional-market version.  
–
–
When flashing.  
While Dynamic Stability Control regu-  
lates driving stability.  
Active Blind Spot Detection  
with active return  
–
Immediately following a steering inter-  
vention by the vehicle systems.  
Principle  
–
–
With manual steering intervention.  
When another driver assistance system  
is activated, if applicable.  
The Lane Change Warning system with ac-  
tive return detects vehicles in your blind  
spot or vehicles approaching from behind in  
the adjacent lane.  
–
–
When no lane markings are detected.  
When the system limits are reached.  
An automatic steering intervention helps to  
keep the vehicle in its lane.  
System limits  
A possible risk of collision is indicated by  
various warnings, e.g., signaled by warning  
light on the exterior mirror.  
General information  
Follow the system limits in the "Collision  
warning systems" chapter.  
Functional limitations  
The Lane Departure Warning system may  
be restricted in the following situations:  
–
In the event of missing, worn, poorly  
visible, merging, diverging, or multiple  
lane boundaries such as in construction  
areas.  
The sensors monitor the area behind and  
next to the vehicle.  
–
With lane boundaries that are covered  
in snow, ice, dirt or water.  
The system indicates whether there are ve-  
hicles in your blind spot, arrow 1, or ap-  
proaching from behind in an adjacent lane,  
arrow 2. The warning light in the exterior  
mirror illuminates dimly.  
–
–
In tight corners or on narrow roads.  
With lane boundaries that are covered  
by objects.  
–
–
–
–
When driving very close to the vehicle  
in front of you.  
The system will warn in the previously  
named situations prior to a lane change. The  
warning light on the exterior mirror flashes  
and the steering wheel vibrates at the set  
intensity.  
Up to 10 seconds after drive-ready state  
is turned on via the Start/Stop switch.  
While Dynamic Stability Control regu-  
lates driving stability.  
While Dynamic Stability Control is lim-  
ited.  
Active Blind Spot Detection can be acti-  
vated, deactivated, and configured on the  
Interaction Unit.  
A Check Control message may be displayed  
when the system is limited. A yellow warn-  
188  
Online Edition for Part no. 01405B39505 - II/24  
Safety  
CONTROLS  
Safety information  
Follow the safety information in the "For-  
ward Collision Mitigation" chapter.  
Adjusting the Active Blind Spot  
Detection  
1. To configure Active Blind Spot De-  
tection, go through the menu as fol-  
lows: Apps menu / "Vehicle" / "Driving  
settings" / "Driver Assistance" / "Safety  
and warnings" / "Active Blind Spot  
Detection".  
Speed range  
Active Blind Spot Detection is activated  
when your vehicle exceeds a given mini-  
mum speed. The minimum speed is country-  
specific and displayed in the Active Blind  
Spot Detection menu.  
2. Select the desired setting.  
You can configure how many warnings will  
be shown. However, there may also be an  
excess of unwarranted warnings of critical  
situations.  
When turning at a speed of up to approx.  
12 mph/20 km/h, the steering wheel will  
not vibrate.  
This system is temporarily deacti-  
vated at speeds greater than approx.  
155 mph/250 km/h.  
Setting the intensity of the steering  
wheel vibration  
If the vehicle speed falls below approx.  
155 mph/250 km/h, the system is reacti-  
vated.  
1. To adjust the steering wheel vibra-  
tion intensity, go through the menu  
as follows: Apps menu / "Vehicle" /  
"Driving settings" / "Driver Assistance" /  
"Feedback via steering wheel" /  
"Vibration intensity".  
Sensors  
Active Blind Spot Detection is controlled by  
the following sensors:  
2. Select the desired setting.  
–
–
–
Camera behind the windshield.  
Side radar sensors, rear.  
The setting is applied to all collision warn-  
ing systems.  
Depending on whether vehicle is equip-  
ped with side front radar sensors.  
Depending on national-market  
version: activate/deactivate  
steering intervention  
Depending on national-market version, the  
Lane Change Warning steering intervention  
can be activated or deactivated.  
Activating/deactivating the Lane  
Change Warning  
1. To activate/deactivate Active Blind Spot  
Detection, go through the menu as fol-  
lows: Apps menu / "Vehicle" / "Driving  
settings" / "Driver Assistance" / "Safety  
and warnings" / "Active Blind Spot  
Detection".  
Go through the menu as follows:  
Apps menu / "Vehicle" / "Driving  
settings" / "Driver Assistance" / "Safety and  
warnings" / "Active Blind Spot Detection" /  
"Steering intervention".  
2. Select the desired setting.  
Depending on vehicle equipment and na-  
tional-market version, Active Blind Spot De-  
tection activates automatically whenever  
you start driving.  
189  
Online Edition for Part no. 01405B39505 - II/24  
CONTROLS  
Safety  
may perform an active steering inter-  
vention when there is no response to  
the steering wheel vibration and a lane  
marking is crossed at speeds of up to  
130 mph/210 km/h. The steering interven-  
tion helps return the vehicle into the lane.  
The steering intervention can be noticed  
on the steering wheel and can be manually  
overridden at any time.  
Warning function  
Warning light in exterior mirror  
The steering intervention is carried out  
from a minimum speed. This minimum  
speed is displayed on the Interaction Unit.  
The warning light in the exterior mirror  
warns of a possible collision with a detected  
vehicle.  
With trailer towing  
No steering intervention is performed when  
the trailer power socket is occupied or  
trailer towing is activated. Active Blind Spot  
Detection does not issue a pre-warning.  
Prewarning  
Depending on vehicle equipment and na-  
tional-market version, an acute warning will  
continue to be issued if there is a risk of  
collision.  
In the event of a prewarning for Active  
Blind Spot Detection, the dimmed warning  
light on the exterior mirror indicates when  
vehicles are in your blind spot or approach-  
ing from the rear.  
The warning function may be restricted.  
Warnings 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 dis-  
played.  
Acute warning  
When an acute warning is issued by Active  
Blind Spot Detection, the steering wheel vi-  
brates briefly. The warning light in the exte-  
rior mirror flashes brightly.  
An acute warning is issued if the following  
conditions are met:  
Warning light flashing  
As a self-test of Active Blind Spot Detec-  
tion, the warning light on the exterior mir-  
ror flashes briefly when the vehicle is un-  
locked.  
–
–
–
Another vehicle is located in the critical  
area.  
Your own vehicle is approaching the  
other lane.  
Depending on the system setting when  
the turn signal is turned on.  
System limits  
The warning stops when the other vehicle  
has left the critical area.  
General information  
Follow the system limits in the "Collision  
warning systems" chapter.  
Steering intervention  
Depending on national-market version:  
The Active Blind Spot Detection system  
190  
Online Edition for Part no. 01405B39505 - II/24  
Safety  
CONTROLS  
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 collision. To do so, the system issues  
a warning by flashing the warning light on  
the exterior mirror, issuing a Check Control  
message, and vibrating the steering wheel.  
Functional limitations  
The Lane Change Warning system may be  
restricted in the following situations:  
–
When a vehicle is approaching at a  
speed much faster than your own.  
–
–
In tight corners or on narrow roads.  
The bumper is dirty, iced up or covered,  
for instance by stickers.  
If necessary, an active steering intervention  
is performed by the system.  
Depending on the national-market version,  
the steering intervention e.g. in the follow-  
ing situations:  
–
In the event of missing, worn, poorly  
visible, merging, diverging, or multiple  
lane boundaries such as in construction  
areas.  
–
With lane boundaries that are covered  
in snow, ice, dirt or water.  
The sensors monitor the space next to the  
vehicle.  
–
–
With lane boundaries that are not white.  
With lane boundaries that are covered  
by objects.  
The Side Collision Warning can be acti-  
vated/deactivated on the Interaction Unit.  
The severity of the steering wheel vibration  
can be adjusted.  
–
When driving very close to the vehicle  
in front of you.  
–
–
If the camera is impaired.  
Up to 10 seconds after drive-ready state  
is turned on via the Start/Stop switch.  
Safety information  
Follow the safety information in the "For-  
ward Collision Mitigation" chapter.  
A Check Control message may be displayed  
when the system is limited. A yellow warn-  
ing light also illuminates, depending on na-  
tional-market version.  
Functional requirement  
The camera behind the windshield deter-  
mines the lane boundary positions.  
This system may be restricted or deacti-  
vated when the trailer power socket is oc-  
cupied or trailer towing is activated, e.g.,  
when using a trailer or rear bicycle rack. A  
Check Control message is displayed.  
For the side-collision warning with steering  
intervention to activate, the camera must  
detect the lane boundary.  
Speed range  
Side collision mitigation  
The side-collision warning function is acti-  
vated when your vehicle exceeds a given  
minimum speed. The minimum speed is  
country-specific and displayed on the Inter-  
action Unit.  
Principle  
The side-collision warning helps to avoid an  
impending side collision.  
191  
Online Edition for Part no. 01405B39505 - II/24  
CONTROLS  
Safety  
This system responds when your ve-  
hicle speed is less than approx.  
130 mph/210 km/h.  
Warning function  
Warning light in exterior mirror  
Sensors  
The side-collision warning is controlled by  
the following sensors:  
–
–
–
Camera behind the windshield.  
Side radar sensors, front.  
Side radar sensors, rear.  
Activating/deactivating the side-  
collision warning  
1. To activate/deactivate the Side Collision  
Warning, go through the menu as fol-  
lows: Apps menu / "Vehicle" / "Driving  
settings" / "Driver Assistance" / "Safety  
and warnings" / "Side collision warning".  
The warning light in the exterior mirror  
warns of a possible collision with a detected  
vehicle.  
Acute warning  
In the event of an acute side-collision warn-  
ing, the warning light on the exterior mirror  
flashes and the steering wheel begins to  
vibrate if there is a risk of collision.  
2. Select the desired setting.  
Setting the intensity of the steering  
wheel vibration  
A Check Control message is displayed at the  
same time.  
1. To adjust the steering wheel vibra-  
tion intensity, go through the menu  
as follows: Apps menu / "Vehicle" /  
"Driving settings" / "Driver Assistance" /  
"Feedback via steering wheel" /  
"Vibration intensity".  
Steering intervention  
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 no-  
ticed on the steering wheel and can be man-  
ually overridden at any time.  
2. Select the desired setting.  
The setting is applied to all collision warn-  
ing systems.  
Interaction Unit view  
System limits  
Depending on vehicle equipment and na-  
tional-market version, Side Collision Warn-  
ing information is shown in Assisted View  
on the Interaction Unit.  
General information  
Follow the system limits in the "Collision  
warning systems" chapter.  
Additional information:  
Functional limitations  
Assisted View, refer to page 150.  
The side-collision warning system may be  
restricted in the following situations:  
192  
Online Edition for Part no. 01405B39505 - II/24  
Safety  
CONTROLS  
–
–
In tight corners or on narrow roads.  
In the event of missing, worn, poorly  
visible, merging, diverging, or multiple  
lane boundaries such as in construction  
areas.  
–
With lane boundaries that are covered  
in snow, ice, dirt or water.  
–
–
With lane boundaries that are not white.  
With lane boundaries that are covered  
by objects.  
The sensors monitor the area behind the  
vehicle.  
–
–
When driving very close to the vehicle  
in front of you.  
The rear-end collision preparation function  
is activated automatically when you start  
driving and is deactivated automatically in  
certain situations.  
Up to 10 seconds after drive-ready state  
is turned on via the Start/Stop switch.  
A Check Control message may be displayed  
when the system is limited.  
Safety information  
Follow the safety information in the "For-  
ward Collision Mitigation" chapter.  
This system is deactivated 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.  
Sensors  
The rear-end collision preparation function  
is controlled by the side, rear radar sensors.  
Rear-end collision preparation  
Activating/deactivating the rear-  
collision warning  
The rear-collision warning is automatically  
activated whenever you start driving.  
Principle  
Depending on the equipment and national-  
market version, the rear-end collision prep-  
aration can react to vehicles approaching  
from behind.  
The system is deactivated in the following  
situations:  
–
–
When reversing.  
Depending on the national-market version,  
the hazard warning flashers are switched on  
and PreCrash functions are triggered where  
applicable if a vehicle approaching at a cer-  
tain speed is detected.  
When the trailer power socket is occu-  
pied or trailer towing is activated, e.g.,  
when using a trailer or rear bicycle rack.  
System limits  
General information  
Follow the system limits in the "Collision  
warning systems" chapter.  
193  
Online Edition for Part no. 01405B39505 - II/24  
CONTROLS  
Safety  
Functional limitations  
Functional requirement  
The rear-collision warning may be re-  
stricted if the speed of the approaching ve-  
hicle is much higher or similar to your own  
speed.  
The right-of-way situation ahead of the ve-  
hicle must be clearly controlled by traffic  
signs or light signal systems.  
Various traffic signs are taken into account  
for the Traffic Light And Sign Warning:  
Sign  
Meaning  
Traffic Light And Sign Warn-  
ing  
Give way signs:  
A pre-warning is issued for these  
road signs.  
Principle  
Stop signs:  
The Traffic Light And Sign Warning pro-  
vides support in situations in which the  
right-of-way needs to be yielded based on  
road signs or traffic lights.  
A pre-warning is issued for these  
road signs.  
When traffic lights are red, a pre-  
warning and an acute warning  
will be issued.  
This system uses a camera to analyze traffic  
signs and traffic lights. The navigation sys-  
tem directs information on the road layout  
to the system.  
Speed range  
For warning purposes, the respective traffic  
situation is shown on the Interaction Unit.  
An acoustic signal also sounds in acute  
warning situations.  
The Traffic Light And Sign Warning system  
issues a warning as from a variable mini-  
mum speed and at speeds up to approx.  
60 mph/100 km/h.  
A warning is given if the right of way is  
about to be violated, e.g., in the following  
traffic situations:  
Sensors  
The Traffic Light And Sign Warning is  
controlled by the camera behind the wind-  
shield.  
–
–
–
–
–
At an intersection.  
At a road entrance.  
On a highway entrance ramp.  
At a roundabout.  
Activating/deactivating the Traffic  
Light And Sign Warning  
With a red traffic light.  
The Traffic Light And Sign Warning can be  
activated or deactivated on the Interaction  
Unit. You can also configure the warning  
time.  
1. To activate/deactivate the Traffic Light  
And Sign Warning, go through the menu  
as follows: Apps menu / "Vehicle" /  
"Driving settings" / "Driver Assistance" /  
"Safety and warnings" / "Traffic Light  
and Sign Warning".  
Safety information  
2. Select the desired setting.  
Follow the safety information in the "For-  
ward Collision Mitigation" chapter.  
194  
Online Edition for Part no. 01405B39505 - II/24  
Safety  
CONTROLS  
Setting the warning time for the  
Traffic Light And Sign Warning  
Icon  
Meaning  
Give way.  
1. To configure the warning time for  
the Traffic Light And Sign Warning,  
go through the menu as follows:  
Apps menu / "Vehicle" / "Driving  
settings" / "Driver Assistance" / "Safety  
and warnings" / "Traffic Light and Sign  
Warning".  
Stop.  
Red traffic light.  
2. Select the desired setting.  
The selected setting is saved and adopted  
for the next journey.  
When a prewarning is issued, intervene as  
appropriate for the situation; for example,  
by braking.  
Warning function  
General information  
The Traffic Light And Sign Warning system  
issues warnings in two levels.  
Acute warning  
If an acute warning is issued for the Traffic  
Light And Sign Warning because there is a  
risk that a vehicle is not yielding the right-  
of-way, a signal tone sounds and an icon is  
displayed on the Interaction Unit:  
If a prewarning is issued, the system indi-  
cates this by the icon on the Interaction  
Unit.  
Icon  
Meaning  
If an acute warning is issued, the system  
indicates this by the icon on the Interaction  
Unit and the signal tone.  
Red traffic light.  
The timing of the warning varies with the  
actual driving situation and the warning  
time setting.  
When an acute warning is issued, intervene  
as appropriate for the situation; for example,  
by braking.  
Prewarning  
Display in the Head-up display  
If a prewarning is issued for the Traffic  
Light And Sign Warning because there is a  
risk that a vehicle is not yielding the right-  
of-way, an icon is displayed on the Interac-  
tion Unit:  
Depending on vehicle equipment, the Traf-  
fic Light And Sign Warning is displayed  
simultaneously on the Head-up display and  
Interaction Unit.  
System limits  
General information  
Follow the system limits in the "Collision  
warning systems" chapter.  
195  
Online Edition for Part no. 01405B39505 - II/24  
CONTROLS  
Safety  
No warning  
Wrong way warning  
The Traffic Light And Sign Warning does  
not issue a warning in the following situa-  
tions, for example:  
Principle  
The wrong way warning warns the driver of  
an upcoming wrong entry onto roads, for  
instance onto freeways, roundabouts and  
one-way streets.  
–
In right-of-way situations without right-  
of-way signs, stop signs, or red light sig-  
nal systems.  
–
With intersections with relevant traffic  
lights that are illuminated yellow or  
green.  
The system uses sensors and, depending on  
vehicle equipment, navigation data and traf-  
fic signs to monitor the traffic situation.  
For warning purposes, the corresponding  
traffic sign is displayed on the Interaction  
Unit and an acoustic signal sounds.  
Functional limitations  
The Traffic Light And Sign Warning system  
may be limited in the following situations:  
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
If road signs or light signal systems are  
unclear.  
Safety information  
Follow the safety information in the "For-  
ward 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.  
The Wrong Way Warning system recog-  
nizes the following traffic signs, for exam-  
ple:  
If the traffic signs do not correspond to  
the standard.  
When traffic signs are detected that ap-  
ply to a junction or parallel street.  
–
–
–
No entrance.  
Roundabout.  
In the presence of country-specific road  
signs or road layouts.  
Direction arrows for required passing  
maneuver.  
With intersections with flashing light  
signal systems.  
Sensors  
Up to 10 seconds after drive-ready state  
is turned on via the Start/Stop switch.  
The Wrong Way Warning function is con-  
trolled by the camera behind the wind-  
shield.  
In the case of navigation data that is  
invalid, outdated or not available.  
Activating/deactivating the wrong  
way warning  
In some regions, the system may not be  
available or only partially available.  
Depending on national-market version, the  
wrong way warning is automatically acti-  
vated whenever you start driving.  
196  
Online Edition for Part no. 01405B39505 - II/24  
Safety  
CONTROLS  
–
–
In the case of navigation data that is  
invalid, outdated or not available.  
Warning function  
The Wrong Way Warning is dis-  
It may not be possible to use the system  
in all regions.  
played and an acoustic signal sounds  
when your vehicle is traveling in the  
wrong direction on a highway, roundabout,  
or one-way street, for example.  
No Turn on Red function  
Warnings are displayed on the Interaction  
Unit and Head-up display, depending on ve-  
hicle equipment.  
Principle  
The No Turn on Red function assists the  
driver by indicating at which traffic lights  
turning on red is prohibited.  
System limits  
To do so, this function analyzes traffic  
lights and traffic signs using the camera  
behind the windshield. In addition, the navi-  
gation system data is used.  
General information  
Follow the system limits in the "Collision  
warning systems" chapter.  
No warning  
Safety information  
Follow the safety information in the "For-  
ward Collision Mitigation" chapter.  
For example, the wrong way warning sys-  
tem does not issue warnings for roadways  
without traffic signs.  
Functional requirements  
Functional limitations  
The following functional requirements apply  
to the No Turn on Red function:  
The wrong way warning system may be re-  
stricted in the following situations, for ex-  
ample, and will either output an incorrect  
wrong way warning or no warning at all:  
–
The system detects the right-of-way sit-  
uation ahead by analyzing traffic lights  
and traffic signs.  
–
–
When the signage is not clear.  
–
–
Vehicle is less than approx. 164 ft/50 m  
from the traffic lights.  
If the traffic signs are fully or partially  
concealed or soiled.  
Depending on vehicle equipment, the  
Traffic Light And Sign Warning is acti-  
vated.  
–
–
–
–
–
–
If the traffic signs are poorly legible or  
rotated.  
If the traffic signs are too small or too  
large.  
Sensors  
If the traffic signs do not correspond to  
the standard.  
The No Turn on Red function is controlled  
by the camera behind the windshield.  
When traffic signs are detected that ap-  
ply to a junction or parallel street.  
Interaction Unit view  
In the presence of country-specific road  
signs or road layouts.  
If the driver approaches a red traffic  
light with a traffic sign that prohib-  
its turning on red, an indicator light  
is displayed on the Interaction Unit.  
Up to 10 seconds after drive-ready state  
is turned on via the Start/Stop switch.  
197  
Online Edition for Part no. 01405B39505 - II/24  
CONTROLS  
Safety  
The indicator light goes out automatically  
after you drive off at a speed greater than  
approx. 9 mph/15 km/h.  
The Interaction Unit can be used to en-  
able/disable triggering of the Emergency  
Stop Assistant.  
The driver can manually cancel the Emer-  
gency Stop Assistant at any time.  
System limits  
Safety information  
General information  
Follow the system limits in the "Collision  
warning systems" chapter.  
Warning  
The system cannot serve as a substitute  
for the driver’s personal judgment in as-  
sessing one's physical state. An increasing  
lack of alertness or fatigue may not be de-  
tected or not be detected in time. There is  
a risk of accident, injury, or property dam-  
age. Make sure that the driver is rested  
and alert. Adjust driving style to traffic  
conditions.  
Functional limitations  
The No Turn on Red function may be lim-  
ited in the following situations, for example:  
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
If road signs or light signal systems are  
unclear.  
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 requirements  
The following functional requirements apply  
for the Emergency Stop Assistant:  
If traffic signs or light signal systems  
are too small or too large.  
If the traffic signs do not correspond to  
the standard.  
–
–
–
The Emergency Stop Assistant is acti-  
vated on the Interaction Unit.  
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  
invalid, 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.  
Activating/deactivating Emergency  
Stop Assistant  
To activate/deactivate triggering of the  
Emergency Stop Assistant, go through the  
menu as follows: Apps menu / "Vehicle" /  
"Driving settings" / "Driver Assistance" /  
"Safety and warnings" / "Emergency stop".  
Emergency Stop Assistant  
Principle  
The Emergency Stop Assistant assists the  
driver if they are no longer able to drive  
their vehicle safely. When the system is  
triggered, the vehicle is brought to a stop  
in its own lane by the lane keeping system.  
Triggering the Emergency Stop  
Assistant  
If the Emergency Stop Assistant detects  
that the driver is no longer driving their  
vehicle safely or is ignoring warnings, the  
198  
Online Edition for Part no. 01405B39505 - II/24  
Safety  
CONTROLS  
system is triggered automatically. The trig-  
gered system is displayed on the Interaction  
Unit.  
At standstill  
As soon as the vehicle is stationary, the  
Emergency Stop Assistant will apply the fol-  
lowing settings:  
The Interaction Unit can be used to initiate  
an immediate emergency call.  
–
The vehicle is secured against rolling  
away.  
The following is performed automatically  
when the Emergency Stop Assistant is trig-  
gered:  
–
–
The interior lights are switched on.  
The central locking system is unlocked.  
–
–
–
–
A display appears on the Interaction  
Unit.  
Interaction Unit view  
When triggered, the Emergency Stop Assis-  
tant is shown on the Interaction Unit.  
The system takes over vehicle handling  
until the vehicle comes to a standstill.  
The hazard warning system is switched  
on.  
Icon  
Meaning  
An emergency call is triggered when  
stationary, depending on vehicle equip-  
ment.  
The Emergency Stop Assistant  
has triggered.  
The Emergency Stop Assistant can also be  
triggered via voice input.  
System limits  
The Emergency Stop Assistant does not re-  
lease the driver from their obligation to  
drive safely in traffic.  
Additional information:  
MINI Intelligent Personal Assistant, refer to  
page 49.  
This system may be restricted in the follow-  
ing situations:  
Canceling Emergency Stop  
Assistant  
The driver can cancel the Emergency Stop  
Assistant at any point by taking active con-  
trol of the vehicle.  
–
When the Driver Attention Camera is  
covered by the steering wheel.  
–
When wearing sunglasses with high  
protection against infrared light.  
For instance, the system will be canceled in  
the following situations:  
Cross Traffic Warning with  
brake intervention  
–
–
–
–
With strong countersteering.  
When flashing.  
If the accelerator pedal is pressed hard.  
Principle  
When switching off the hazard warning  
system.  
The Cross Traffic Warning with brake in-  
tervention helps the driver by providing  
visual and acoustic warnings when driving  
through confusing exits or pulling out of  
perpendicular parking spaces.  
–
–
When stopping the system on the Inter-  
action Unit.  
When changing the selector lever posi-  
tion if the vehicle was already station-  
ary.  
The system detects road users approaching  
from the side earlier than would be possible  
from the driver’s seat.  
199  
Online Edition for Part no. 01405B39505 - II/24  
CONTROLS  
Safety  
If there is a risk of collision when reversing,  
this system provides assistance by perform-  
ing an automatic brake intervention.  
Sensors  
The Cross Traffic Warning is controlled by  
the following sensors:  
–
–
Side radar sensors, rear.  
Depending on whether vehicle is equip-  
ped with side front radar sensors.  
Activating/deactivating Cross  
Traffic Warning  
The system must be activated on the Inter-  
action Unit for the Cross Traffic Warning  
and brake intervention to switch on auto-  
matically.  
The sensors monitor the area behind the  
vehicle.  
1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps  
menu / "Vehicle" / "Driving settings" /  
"Driver Assistance" / "Parking".  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the  
area around the vehicle in front of the vehi-  
cle is monitored as well.  
The system displays a warning light on the  
exterior mirror, for example, when other  
road users are approaching.  
2. Select the desired setting, depending on  
vehicle equipment:  
–
–
–
"Rear warning"  
"Front and rear warning"  
"Brake intervention at rear"  
The cross traffic warning can be activated  
or deactivated on the Interaction Unit.  
General information  
Follow the information in the "Parking as-  
sistance systems" chapter.  
Turning on the cross traffic  
warning automatically  
The Cross Traffic Warning must be acti-  
vated on the Interaction Unit. The system  
turns on automatically as soon as Park Dis-  
tance Control or a camera view activates  
and you engage a gear position.  
Safety information  
Warning  
If reverse gear is engaged, the rear system  
is switched on.  
The system cannot serve as a substitute  
for the driver’s personal judgment in as-  
sessing the traffic situation. Based on the  
limits of the system, it cannot independ-  
ently react to all traffic situations. There  
is a risk of accident, injury, or property  
damage. Adjust driving style to traffic con-  
ditions. Watch the surrounding traffic sit-  
uation closely, be ready to take over steer-  
ing and braking at any time, and actively  
intervene where appropriate.  
Depending on the equipment, the front sys-  
tem is turned on when a gear position is  
engaged.  
Depending on the national-market version,  
the system is automatically active when the  
vehicle is started.  
200  
Online Edition for Part no. 01405B39505 - II/24  
Safety  
CONTROLS  
Display in the Park Distance Control view  
Turning off the cross traffic  
warning automatically  
The Cross Traffic Warning switches off au-  
tomatically in the following situations, for  
example:  
–
–
When walking speed is exceeded.  
When a certain distance covered is ex-  
ceeded.  
Warning function  
General information  
With the Cross Traffic Warning, the In-  
teraction Unit displays the corresponding  
view, an acoustic signal may sound, and the  
warning light on the exterior mirror flashes.  
In the Park Distance Control view, the re-  
spective boundary area flashes red if vehi-  
cles are detected by the sensors.  
Display in camera view  
When a brake intervention is performed, a  
message displays on the Interaction Unit  
then closes after a short time.  
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 respective boundary area, arrow 1, in  
the camera image flashes red if vehicles are  
detected by the sensors.  
Yellow lines, arrow 2, mark the bumper of  
your own vehicle.  
The warning light in the exterior mirror  
flashes if the rear sensors detect other vehi-  
cles when the vehicle is reversing.  
Acoustic warning  
In addition to the visual warning of the  
Cross Traffic Warning function, an acoustic  
signal sounds if your vehicle moves in the  
corresponding direction.  
Depending on the national-market version,  
the signal tone will already sound when the  
gear position is engaged.  
201  
Online Edition for Part no. 01405B39505 - II/24  
CONTROLS  
Safety  
Depending on vehicle equipment, video re-  
cordings can be saved directly to a mobile  
device, e.g., a smartphone or USB stick.  
System limits  
System limits of the sensors  
The Cross Traffic Warning may be re-  
stricted by the system limits of the sensors.  
Assistance system cameras are used to re-  
cord, e.g., panorama view cameras.  
In addition, the following parameters are  
stored for the trip:  
Additional information:  
Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 34.  
–
–
–
–
Date.  
Time.  
Functional limitations  
The Cross Traffic Warning system may be  
restricted in the following situations:  
Speed.  
GPS coordinates.  
–
–
In tight curves.  
Data protection  
Crossing objects are moving at a very  
slow or a very fast speed.  
The Drive Recorder is permitted to record  
and evaluate video recordings in accordance  
with applicable 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 respective applicable regu-  
lations.  
–
–
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.  
The vehicle manufacturer recommends that  
you verify there are no statutory or regu-  
latory restrictions on using the system in  
your region or country prior to initial use.  
In addition, the laws with respect to use  
of the system should be verified in regular  
intervals, especially when borders are fre-  
quently crossed.  
Drive Recorder  
Principle  
The Drive Recorder stores brief video re-  
cordings your vehicle's surroundings, e.g.,  
to document surrounding traffic. To do so,  
the system must be activated on the Inter-  
action Unit before using it for the first time.  
Other drivers of the vehicle must be in-  
formed about the system. In addition, you  
should inform others about the system  
when giving them the vehicle.  
The Interaction Unit can be used to config-  
ure video recording settings, e.g., recording  
type and duration.  
Functional requirements  
Video recordings can be saved in different  
ways:  
The following functional requirements apply  
for the Drive Recorder:  
–
Automatic storage of recordings makes  
it possible to document the vehicle acci-  
dent or theft using the corresponding  
recording type configured.  
–
Standby or drive-ready state is switched  
on.  
–
–
The Drive Recorder is activated.  
The Privacy Policy has been accepted.  
–
Saving recordings manually helps you  
document traffic situations using your  
set recording type.  
202  
Online Edition for Part no. 01405B39505 - II/24  
Safety  
CONTROLS  
–
–
The recording type has been selected.  
onds before and after storage is trig-  
gered.  
The recording duration has been se-  
lected.  
–
In the event of theft, the Drive Recorder  
saves recordings after being triggered.  
Recordings are stored depending on the  
setting selected for recording duration.  
The following functional requirements apply  
when using the theft alert:  
–
The theft notification was activated in  
the Data Protection menu or in the  
Drive Recorder menu.  
When the alarm system is triggered, a  
message is sent to the MINI app.  
After saving the recording, the reduced  
quality video can be downloaded to a  
mobile device.  
–
–
Data transfer is activated.  
The MINI app is installed on the mobile  
device.  
If the vehicle accelerates rapidly, an auto-  
matic recording may be taken.  
–
–
The MINI app is linked to the MINI Con-  
nected account.  
The Privacy Policy has been accepted.  
Manual recording  
Via the button  
Activating/deactivating the Drive  
Recorder  
The Drive Recorder must be activated on  
the Interaction Unit before using the re-  
cording function for the first time.  
1. Go to the Apps menu.  
2. "All"  
3. "Drive Recorder"  
4. Accept the Privacy Policy.  
5. "Settings"  
To start a manual recording with the  
Drive Recorder, press and hold the  
Park Assist key on the switch clus-  
ter.  
6. "Allow recording"  
7. Select the desired setting.  
Recordings are made for the set recording  
time or can be ended manually on the Inter-  
action Unit.  
Recording functions  
Starting/stopping an automatic  
recording  
Via the Interaction Unit  
If the vehicle sensors detect an accident or  
theft, the Drive Recorder starts recording  
automatically and then saves this recording.  
To start recording with Drive Recorder in  
the vehicle, go through the menu as follows:  
Apps menu / "All" / "Drive Recorder" / "Start  
recording" / "(vehicle)".  
–
In the event of an accident, the Drive  
Recorder saves recordings up to 30 sec-  
Recordings are made for the set recording  
time and can be stopped manually by rese-  
lecting the menu item on the Interaction  
Unit.  
203  
Online Edition for Part no. 01405B39505 - II/24  
CONTROLS  
Safety  
The system saves recordings up to 30 sec-  
onds before and after storage is triggered.  
Functional requirements  
When recording on a mobile device, the  
following functional requirements apply for  
the Drive Recorder:  
Recording playback and  
administration  
Video recordings saved by the Drive Re-  
corder can be played, exported, and deleted.  
–
–
The Privacy Policy has been accepted.  
The Drive Recorder is activated.  
When sending recordings to a mobile de-  
vice, the following functional requirements  
apply for the Drive Recorder:  
For your own safety, video recordings  
are only shown on the Interaction Unit  
if the vehicle speed is below approx.  
2 mph/3 km/h. Depending on national-mar-  
ket version, video recordings are only  
shown when the parking brake is applied  
or selector lever position P is engaged.  
–
Depending on vehicle equipment, pair a  
mobile device with the vehicle via Wi-Fi  
and Bluetooth audio, or connect a USB  
stick.  
–
–
–
The MINI app is installed on the mobile  
device.  
1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps  
menu / "All" / "Drive Recorder" /  
"Recordings".  
The MINI app is linked to the MINI Con-  
nected account.  
2. Select the desired recording.  
3. If necessary, select the camera.  
The MINI app is permitted to access  
your photo library.  
Settings  
Starting/ending recording  
To start recording with Drive Recorder on  
a mobile device, go through the menu as fol-  
lows: Apps menu / "All" / "Drive Recorder" /  
"Start recording" / "(USB/MINI App)".  
Recording type  
1. To select the recording type for Drive  
Recorder, go through the menu as  
follows: Apps menu / "All" / "Drive  
Recorder" / "Settings".  
Recordings can be stopped manually by re-  
selecting the menu item on the Interaction  
Unit.  
2. Select the desired setting.  
Cameras  
Recording time  
Various Drive Recorder cameras can be se-  
lected.  
1. To configure the recording time for  
Drive Recorder, go through the menu  
as follows: Apps menu / "All" / "Drive  
Recorder" / "Settings".  
1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps  
menu / "All" / "Drive Recorder" /  
"Settings" / "Camera selection".  
2. Select the desired setting.  
Recording on a mobile device  
General information  
The length of the video that can be stored  
depends on the available memory capacity  
on the mobile device.  
2. Select your desired camera.  
System limits  
In the event of a serious accident, the Drive  
Recorder may not be able to store record-  
204  
Online Edition for Part no. 01405B39505 - II/24  
Safety  
CONTROLS  
ings if the damage to the vehicle is too  
great or the power supply was interrupted.  
–
–
–
Automatic brake intervention by For-  
ward Collision Mitigation.  
With USB sticks that have repeatedly been  
overwritten, it may only be possible to ex-  
port recordings in a limited manner.  
Brake power assistance provided by For-  
ward Collision Mitigation.  
Detection of an impending rear collision  
by the Rear-collision warning.  
The preferred file system for USB storage  
is NTFS. Other file systems may have limita-  
tions.  
Safety information  
In case of theft, the recording is only stored  
automatically when the anti-theft warning  
system has been triggered.  
Warning  
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 conditions. Watch surrounding traf-  
fic closely and actively intervene where  
appropriate  
If the internet connection is weak or cannot  
be established, theft alerts and video down-  
loads may be restricted or not available.  
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.  
PreCrash functions  
Active Protection  
Depending on vehicle equipment and re-  
quirements, Active Protection activates the  
following individual functions in critical  
driving situations:  
Principle  
Active Protection prepares occupants and  
the vehicle for a possible accident in critical  
driving situations.  
–
Automatic closing of the windows.  
The windows remain open with a small  
gap.  
Depending on vehicle equipment and na-  
tional-market version, this system consists  
of various PreCrash functions.  
–
–
Automatic closing of the glass sunroof.  
The sun protection is also closed.  
Active Protection is used to detect certain  
critical driving situations that might lead  
to an accident. This includes the following  
critical driving situations:  
Automatic positioning of the backrest  
for the front passenger seat.  
Systems can be returned to the desired set-  
tings following a critical driving situation  
without accident.  
–
–
–
Emergency braking.  
Severe understeering.  
Severe oversteering.  
PostCrash iBrake  
General information  
Certain functions of some vehicle systems  
can lead to Active Protection being trig-  
gered within their system limits:  
Principle  
In certain accident situations, PostCrash  
iBrake can automatically bring the vehicle  
205  
Online Edition for Part no. 01405B39505 - II/24  
CONTROLS  
Safety  
to a stop without any need for the driver  
to intervene. This can reduce the risk of a  
further collision.  
a break. A notice is also displayed on the  
Interaction Unit.  
The break recommendation can be config-  
ured on the Interaction Unit.  
After coming to a halt, the brake is released  
automatically.  
Safety information  
The driver can intervene manually to brake  
the vehicle more sharply or cancel auto-  
matic braking with PostCrash iBrake.  
Warning  
The system cannot serve as a substitute  
for the driver’s personal judgment in as-  
sessing one's physical state. An increasing  
lack of alertness or fatigue may not be de-  
tected or not be detected in time. There is  
a risk of accident, injury, or property dam-  
age. Make sure that the driver is rested  
and alert. Adjust driving style to traffic  
conditions.  
Harder vehicle deceleration  
In certain situations, it may be necessary  
to bring the vehicle to a stop more quickly  
than with PostCrash iBrake automatic brak-  
ing.  
To do this, quickly apply extra force to  
the brake. The brake pressure will then be  
higher than the brake pressure generated  
by automatic braking. Automatic braking  
with PostCrash iBrake is canceled.  
Break recommendation  
Function  
After starting a journey, the break recom-  
mendation function is trained to the driver,  
enabling it to detect decreasing alertness or  
fatigue.  
Abort automatic braking  
It may be necessary to cancel PostCrash  
iBrake automatic braking in certain situa-  
tions, e.g., when making an evasive maneu-  
ver.  
Automatic braking can be canceled by do-  
ing as follows:  
This process takes the following criteria  
into account:  
–
By depressing the brake pedal for  
slightly longer.  
–
–
–
Personal driving style, e.g., steering be-  
havior.  
–
By pressing the accelerator pedal for  
slightly longer.  
Driving conditions, e.g., the time or du-  
ration of the drive.  
Depending on vehicle equipment, infor-  
mation from the Driver Attention Cam-  
era.  
Fatigue alert  
This function activates at speeds greater  
than approx. 43 mph/70 km/h and can also  
display a break recommendation.  
Principle  
The Fatigue Alert system can detect when  
the driver is less alert using various criteria.  
The Fatigue Alert break recommendation  
function can detect driver fatigue, e.g., dur-  
ing long, monotonous trips. If necessary,  
the system will recommend that you take  
206  
Online Edition for Part no. 01405B39505 - II/24  
Safety  
CONTROLS  
–
–
When the road condition is poor.  
In the event of strong side winds.  
Setting break recommendation  
The Distraction Warning from the Fatigue  
Alert system can be turned on or off or con-  
figured.  
Driver Attention Camera  
1. Go through the menu as follows:  
Apps menu / "Vehicle" / "Driving  
settings" / "Driver Assistance" / "Safety  
and warnings" / "Fatigue Alert".  
Principle  
A camera on the instrument panel monitors  
the driver’s activity and direction of view,  
depending on vehicle equipment.  
2. Select the desired setting.  
Despite this function being off, some driver  
assistance systems may issue break recom-  
mendations.  
The assistance systems help drivers by an-  
alyzing whether they are paying attention,  
e.g., by evaluating their head position and  
eyes.  
Display  
If the Fatigue Alert system detects that  
the driver is paying less attention or has  
become fatigued, a message is displayed on  
the Interaction Unit recommending that the  
driver take a break.  
General information  
For full operability, make sure that the field  
of view of the Driver Attention Camera is  
not obstructed.  
During the display, various settings can be  
selected.  
Overview  
The system is reset approx. 45 minutes af-  
ter parking the vehicle. A break recommen-  
dation 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 in-  
strument panel may have some infrared  
light sources. Depending on the light con-  
ditions, 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  
approx. 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 dur-  
ing rapid acceleration or when corner-  
ing fast.  
In active driving situations such as  
when changing lanes frequently.  
207  
Online Edition for Part no. 01405B39505 - II/24  
CONTROLS  
Safety  
–
–
When the Driver Attention Camera is  
covered by the steering wheel.  
When wearing sunglasses with high  
protection against infrared light.  
208  
Online Edition for Part no. 01405B39505 - II/24  

Related Topics

CONTROLS
Dashboard Sensors of the vehicle Operating state of the vehicle Display and operating concept MINI Remote Software Upgrade Personal settings Opening and closing Seats, mirrors and steering wheel Transporting children safely Driving Displays Light and view Driving stability control systems Driver assistance systems Parking Driving comfort Climate control Interior equipment Storage compartments Cargo area

Popular Owner Manuals

Audi
Audi
BMW
BMW
Citroen
Citroen
Ford
Ford
Honda
Honda
Peugeot
Peugeot