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not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due

to the selected options or country versions. This

also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐

tems. When using these functions and systems,

the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐

served.

Vehicle features and

options

This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐

cific and optional features offered with the series.

It also describes features and functions that are

Airbags

1

2

3

Front airbag, driver

Front airbag, front passenger

Head airbag

4

5

Side airbag

Knee airbag

Front airbags

Side airbag

Front airbags help protect the driver and the

front passenger by responding to frontal impacts

in which safety belts alone would not provide ad‐

equate protection.

In the event of a side collision, the side airbag

protects the side of the body in the chest and lap

area.

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hands and the upper body is as far back as

possible while still maintaining a comfortable

grip on the steering wheel.

Head airbag

In the event of a side collision, the head airbag

protects the head.

▷ Make sure that the front passenger is sitting

correctly, i.e., keeps his or her feet and legs in

the floor area and does not support them on

the dashboard.

Ejection Mitigation

The head airbag system is designed as an ejec‐

tion mitigation countermeasure to reduce the

likelihood of ejections of vehicle occupants

through side windows during rollovers or side

collision events.

▷ Make sure that occupants keep their heads

away from the side airbag.

▷ There should be no additional persons, ani‐

mals or objects between an airbag and a per‐

son.

Knee airbag

▷ Dashboard and windshield on the front pas‐

senger side must stay clear - do not attach

adhesive film or coverings and do not attach

brackets or cables, for instance for navigation

devices or mobile phones.

The knee airbag protects the legs in the event of

a frontal impact.

Protective effect

General information

Airbags are not triggered in every impact situa‐

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

▷ Do not bond the airbag cover panels with ad‐

hesive, do not cover them or modify them in

any way.

▷ Do not use the cover of the front airbag on

the front passenger side as a storage area.

Information on optimum protective

effect of the airbags

▷ Do not attach slip covers, seat cushions or

other objects to the front passenger seat that

are not specifically suited for seats with

integrated side airbags.

Warning

If the seat position is incorrect or the deploy‐

ment area of the airbags is impaired, the airbag

system cannot provide protection as intended

and may cause additional injuries due to trig‐

gering. There is a risk of injury or danger to life.

Follow the information on achieving the opti‐

mum protective effect of the airbag system.

▷ Do not hang pieces of clothing, such as jack‐

ets, over the backrests.

▷ Never modify either the individual compo‐

nents or the wiring in the airbag system. This

also applies to steering wheel covers, the

dashboard, and the seats.

▷ Do not disassemble the airbag system.

▷ Keep a distance from the airbags.

Even when you follow all instructions very

closely, injury from contact with the airbags can‐

not be fully ruled out in certain situations.

▷ Always grasp the steering wheel on the

steering wheel rim. Hold your hands at the

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

risk of injury to your hands or arms as low as

possible when the airbag is triggered.

The ignition and inflation noise may lead to

short-term and, in most cases, temporary hear‐

ing impairment in sensitive occupants.

▷ Adjust seat and steering wheel so that hands

can be crossed over the steering wheel. Se‐

lect the settings so that the shoulder rests

against the backrest when crossing the

Vehicle modifications for a person with disabili‐

ties may affect the air bag system; contact BMW

Customer Relations for further information.

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Warnings and information on the airbags are also

found on the sun visors.

Strength of the driver's and front

passenger airbag

Operational readiness of the

airbag system

General information

The power that triggers the driver's/front passen‐

ger airbags depends on the position of the driv‐

er's/front passenger seat.

Safety information

To maintain the accuracy of this function over

the long term, calibrate the front seats as soon as

a respective message appears on the Control

Display.

Warning

Individual components can be hot after trigger‐

ing of the airbag system. There is a risk of in‐

jury. Do not touch individual components.

Calibrating the front seats

Warning

Improperly executed work can lead to failure,

malfunction or unintentional triggering of the

airbag system. In the case of a malfunction, the

airbag system might not trigger as intended de‐

spite the accident severity. There is a risk of in‐

jury or danger to life. Have the airbag system

checked, repaired, disassembled and scrapped

by a dealer’s service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop.

There is a risk of jamming when moving the

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

to property. Make sure that the area of move‐

ment of the seat is clear prior to any adjust‐

ment.

A corresponding message appears on the Con‐

trol Display.

1. Press the switch and move the respective

seat all the way forward, until it stops.

Display in the instrument cluster

2. Press the switch forward again. The seat still

moves forward slightly.

When drive-ready state is turned on, the

warning light in the instrument cluster

lights up briefly and thereby indicates the

operational readiness of the entire airbag system

and the seat belt tensioners.

3. Readjust the seat to the desired position.

The calibration procedure is completed when the

message on the Control Display disappears.

If the message continues to be displayed, repeat

the calibration.

Malfunction

If the message does not disappear after a repeat

calibration, have the system checked as soon as

possible.

▷ Warning light does not come on

when drive-ready state is turned on.

▷ The warning light lights up continu‐

ously.

Have the system checked.

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▷ Do not attach covers, cushions, ball mats or

other items to the front passenger seat un‐

less they are specifically determined to be

safe for use on the front passenger seat.

Automatic deactivation of

the front passenger airbags

▷ Do not place any electronic devices on the

front passenger seat if a child restraint sys‐

tem is to be installed on it.

Principle

The system reads if the front passenger seat is

occupied by measuring the human body's resist‐

ance.

▷ Do not place objects under the seat that can

press against the seat from below.

Front, knee, and side airbag on the front pas‐

senger's side are activated or deactivated.

▷ No moisture in or on the seat.

Indicator light for the front

passenger airbags

The indicator light for the front-seat passenger

airbag in the headliner indicates the operating

state of the front-seat passenger airbag.

General information

Before transporting a child on the front passen‐

ger seat, refer to the safety information and in‐

structions for children on the front passenger

seat, see Children.

The light indicates whether the airbags are either

activated or deactivated.

Safety information

After drive-ready state is switched on, the light

shortly lights up and then indicates whether the

airbags are either activated or deactivated.

Warning

To ensure the front passenger airbag function,

the system must be able to detect whether a

person is sitting in the front passenger seat.

The entire seat cushion area must be used for

this purpose. There is a risk of injury or danger

to life. Make sure that the front passenger

keeps his or her feet in the floor area.

▷ The indicator light lights up

when a child is properly

seated in a child restraint sys‐

tem or when the seat is

empty. The airbags on the

front passenger side are not

activated.

▷ The indicator light does not light up when, for

instance a correctly seated person of suffi‐

cient size is detected on the seat. The air‐

bags on the front passenger side are acti‐

vated.

Fault of the automatic

deactivation system

When transporting older children and adults, the

front passenger airbags may be deactivated in

certain seat positions. In this case, the indicator

light for the front passenger airbags lights up.

Detected child restraint systems

In this case, change the seat position so that the

front passenger airbags are activated and the in‐

dicator light goes out.

The system generally detects children seated in

a child restraint system, particularly in child re‐

straint systems required by NHTSA at the point

in time when the vehicle was manufactured. Af‐

ter installing a child restraint system, make sure

that the indicator light for the front passenger air‐

bags lights up. This indicates that the child re‐

If it is not possible to activate the airbags, have

the person sit in the rear.

To enable accurate recognition of the occupied

seat cushion:

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straint system has been detected and the front

passenger airbags are not activated.

style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely

and actively intervene where appropriate.

Intelligent Safety

Warning

Due to system limits, individual functions can

malfunction during tow-starting/towing with the

Intelligent Safety systems activated. There is a

risk of accident. Switch all Intelligent Safety

systems off prior to tow-starting/towing.

Principle

Intelligent Safety enables central operation of the

driver assistance systems.

General information

Depending on how the vehicle is equipped, Intel‐

ligent Safety consists of one or more systems

that can help prevent an imminent collision.

Overview

Button in the vehicle

▷ Approach control warning with light braking

function.

▷ Evasion Assistant.

▷ Intersection collision warning.

▷ Daytime Pedestrian Collision Mitigation.

▷ Lane departure warning.

▷ Active Blind Spot Detection.

▷ Side collision mitigation.

Intelligent Safety

Safety information

Warning

Turning on/off

The system cannot serve as a substitute for the

driver’s personal judgment in assessing visibility

and traffic situation. There is a risk of accident.

Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch

traffic closely and actively intervene where ap‐

propriate.

Some Intelligent Safety systems are automati‐

cally active after every departure. Some Intelli‐

gent Safety systems activate according to the

last setting.

Button Status

Button lights up green: all Intelligent

Safety systems are switched on.

Warning

Button lights up orange: some Intelli‐

gent Safety systems are switched off

or currently unavailable.

Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a sub‐

stitute for the driver’s personal judgment. Due

to its limits, the system may not issue warnings

or reactions, or these may be issued late or in a

manner that is not consistent with their normal

use. There is a risk of accident. Adjust driving

Button does not light up: all Intelligent

Safety systems are switched off.

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Press the button.

above approx. 3 mph/5 km/h. The timing of warn‐

ings may vary with the current driving situation.

The menu for the Intelligent Safety sys‐

tem is displayed.

When the vehicle is driven so that it is intention‐

ally approaching another vehicle, the Forward

Collision Warning and brake intervention are de‐

layed in order to avoid false system reactions.

If all Intelligent Safety systems were switched off,

all systems are now switched on.

"Configure INDIVIDUAL": depending on the

equipment version, the Intelligent Safety sys‐

tems can be individually configured. The individ‐

ual settings are activated and stored. As soon as

a setting is changed on the menu, all settings of

the menu are activated.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the Driver

Attention Camera in the instrument cluster cap‐

tures the driver’s field of vision. Additionally, the

system checks for visual impairments. Field of vi‐

sion and visibility also affect the timing of the

warnings.

Press the button repeatedly. The follow‐

ing settings are switched between:

Safety information

"ALL ON": all Intelligent Safety systems are

switched on. Basic settings are activated for the

sub-functions, for instance setting for warning

time.

Warning

The system cannot serve as a substitute for the

driver’s personal judgment in assessing visibility

and traffic situation. There is a risk of accident.

Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch

traffic closely and actively intervene where ap‐

propriate.

"INDIVIDUAL": the Intelligent Safety systems are

switched on according to the individual settings.

Some Intelligent Safety systems cannot be indi‐

vidually switched off.

Press and hold this button.

All Intelligent Safety systems are

switched off.

Warning

Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a sub‐

stitute for the driver’s personal judgment. Due

to its limits, the system may not issue warnings

or reactions, or these may be issued late or in a

manner that is not consistent with their normal

use. There is a risk of accident. Adjust driving

style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely

and actively intervene where appropriate.

Approach control warning

with light braking function

Principle

The Forward Collision Warning warns of a possi‐

ble risk of collision and may brake independently.

In the event of an accident, the system may re‐

duce impact speed.

Warning

Due to system limits, individual functions can

malfunction during tow-starting/towing with the

Intelligent Safety systems activated. There is a

risk of accident. Switch all Intelligent Safety

systems off prior to tow-starting/towing.

General information

Sensors detect the traffic situation.

The system issues a two-phase warning of a

possible risk of collision with vehicles at speeds

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Press the button repeatedly.

Overview

The following settings are switched be‐

Button in the vehicle

tween:

"ALL ON": all Intelligent Safety systems are

switched on. Basic settings are activated for the

subfunctions.

"INDIVIDUAL": the Intelligent Safety systems are

switched on according to the individual settings.

Some Intelligent Safety systems cannot be indi‐

vidually switched off.

Manual switching off

Intelligent Safety

Press and hold this button.

All Intelligent Safety systems are

switched off.

Sensors

The system is controlled by the following sen‐

sors:

Button Status

▷ Cameras behind the windshield.

▷ With radar sensor: front radar sensor.

Additional information:

Button lights up green: all Intelligent

Safety systems are switched on.

Button lights up orange: some Intelli‐

gent Safety systems are switched off

or currently unavailable.

Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 35.

Turning on/off

Button does not light up: all Intelligent

Safety systems are switched off.

Turning on automatically

The system is automatically active when the ve‐

hicle is turned on.

Setting the warning time

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

Switching on manually

3. "Driver Assistance"

4. "Safety and Warnings"

5. "Forward Collision Mitigation"

6. Select the desired setting:

▷ "Early"

Press the button.

The menu for the Intelligent Safety sys‐

tem is displayed.

If all Intelligent Safety systems were switched off,

all systems are now switched on.

"Configure INDIVIDUAL": depending on the

equipment version, the Intelligent Safety sys‐

tems can be individually configured. The individ‐

ual settings are activated and stored. As soon as

a setting is changed on the menu, all settings of

the menu are activated.

▷ "Medium"

▷ "Late": only acute warnings are displayed.

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Brake intervention

Warning with braking function

Display

A warning symbol appears in the instrument

cluster and in the Head-up Display, where availa‐

ble, if a collision with a detected vehicle is immi‐

nent.

The warning prompts the driver to intervene. If a

warning is active, the maximum braking force is

used when the brake is applied. The brake pedal

must be applied sufficiently quickly and force‐

fully.

The system may also assist in braking if there is

a risk of collision.

Icon Measure

When the vehicle is traveling at a low speed, the

vehicle may come to a complete stop.

Icon lights up red: prewarning.

Brake and increase distance.

City brake function: the brake intervention occurs

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

Symbol flashes red and an acoustic

signal sounds: acute warning.

With radar sensor: the brake intervention occurs

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

Brake and make an evasive maneuver,

if necessary.

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

brake intervention occurs as a brief braking pres‐

sure. No automatic delay occurs.

Prewarning

The brake intervention can be interrupted by

stepping on the accelerator pedal or by actively

moving the steering wheel.

This warning is provided, for instance when there

is impending danger of a collision or the distance

to the vehicle ahead is too small.

The system’s ability to detect objects may be

limited in some circumstances. Refer to the in‐

formation in this Owner’s Manual regarding the

limitations of the system and actively intervene

as warranted.

If a prewarning is provided, respond by braking

as warranted.

Acute warning with braking function

An acute warning is displayed in case of the im‐

minent danger of a collision when the vehicle ap‐

proaches another object at a high differential

speed.

System limits

Safety information

Intervene in the case of an acute warning. De‐

pending on the driving situation and the equip‐

ment version, the acute warning may be accom‐

panied by a brief activation of the braking

system.

Warning

The system is designed to operate in certain

conditions and circumstances. Due to condi‐

tions or other factors, the system may not re‐

spond. There may be a risk of accident or risk

of damage to property. Actively intervene as

warranted. Refer to the information in this Own‐

er’s Manual regarding the scope of the sys‐

tem’s operation and limitations.

With the warning time setting "Late" the brief ac‐

tivation of the braking system is omitted.

If an acute warning is provided, the system may

also provide assistance, such as through auto‐

matic brake intervention, when there is risk of

collision.

Acute warnings may be provided even when

there has been no prior warning.

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▷ In tight curves.

Detection range

▷ If the driving stability control systems are lim‐

ited or deactivated, for instance DSC OFF.

▷ Up to 10 seconds after the start of the engine

via the Start/Stop button.

Warning sensitivity

The more sensitive the warning settings are, for

example the warning time, the more warnings are

displayed. Therefore, there may also be an ex‐

cess of premature or unjustified warnings and re‐

actions.

The system's detection capability is limited.

Only objects that are detected by the system are

taken into account.

Evasion Assistant

Thus, a system reaction might not come or

might come late.

The following situations may not be detected, for

instance:

Principle

The Evasion Assistant supports the driver in

making evasive maneuvers in certain situations,

such as when obstacles or persons suddenly ap‐

pear.

▷ Slow moving vehicles when you approach

them at high speed.

▷ Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front of you,

or strongly decelerating vehicles.

General information

▷ Vehicles with an unusual rear view.

▷ Two-wheeled vehicles ahead of you.

The system issues a warning and intervenes to

support the driver if a lateral evasive maneuver is

possible. Sensors monitor and detect the clear‐

ance around the vehicle. If the system identifies

space alongside the vehicle, it supports an eva‐

sive maneuver begun by the driver by safely pro‐

viding targeted supporting steering movements.

Upper speed limit

If the vehicle speed exceeds approx.

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

temporarily. When the vehicle slows down to be‐

low this speed, the system is reactivated.

Safety information

System limits of the sensors

Additional information:

Warning

▷ Cameras, refer to page 35.

▷ Radar sensors, refer to page 36.

The system cannot serve as a substitute for the

driver’s personal judgment in assessing visibility

and traffic situation. There is a risk of accident.

Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch

traffic closely and actively intervene where ap‐

propriate.

Functional limitations

The system may be limited in the following situa‐

tions:

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Warning with evasion support

Display in the instrument cluster

If a collision with a detected vehicle or a detected

person is imminent, a warning symbol appears

on the instrument cluster and in the Head-up

Display.

Warning

Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a sub‐

stitute for the driver’s personal judgment. Due

to its limits, the system may not issue warnings

or reactions, or these may be issued late or in a

manner that is not consistent with their normal

use. There is a risk of accident. Adjust driving

style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely

and actively intervene where appropriate.

Icon Measure

Icon lights up red: prewarning.

Brake and increase distance.

Overview

Sensors

Symbol flashes red and an acoustic

signal sounds: acute warning for obsta‐

cles.

The system is controlled by the following sen‐

sors:

Brake and make an evasive maneuver,

if necessary.

▷ Cameras behind the windshield.

▷ Front radar sensor.

Symbol flashes red and an acoustic

signal sounds: acute warning for pe‐

destrians.

▷ Radar sensors, side, front.

▷ Radar sensors, side, rear.

Additional information:

Brake and make an evasive maneuver,

if necessary.

Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 35.

Acute warning with evasion support

An acute warning is displayed when there is an

imminent danger of collision due to the vehicle

approaching another object at a high speed.

Functional requirements

▷ Pedestrian Warning with braking function is

switched on.

Intervene in the case of an acute warning. The

system is designed to provide assistance by tak‐

ing evasive action when there is a risk of collision.

Pedestrian Warning with City Collision Mitiga‐

tion, refer to page 194.

▷ Approach control warning with light braking

function is switched on.

Acute warnings may be provided even when

there has been no prior warning.

Approach control warning with light braking

function, refer to page 185.

System limits

▷ Sensors detect sufficient clearance around

the vehicle.

Safety information

Turning on/off

The system is automatically active when the ve‐

hicle is turned on.

Warning

The system is designed to operate in certain

conditions and circumstances. Due to condi‐

tions or other factors, the system may not re‐

spond. There may be a risk of accident or risk

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of damage to property. Actively intervene as

warranted. Refer to the information in this Own‐

er’s Manual regarding the scope of the sys‐

tem’s operation and limitations.

▷ In tight curves.

▷ If the driving stability control systems are lim‐

ited or deactivated, for instance DSC OFF.

▷ Up to 10 seconds after the start of the engine

via the Start/Stop button.

Detection range

Intersection collision

warning

Principle

The system may prevent some accidents with

cross traffic at intersections and junctions. In the

event of an accident, the system may reduce im‐

pact speed.

The system's detection capability is limited.

The system sounds a warning in the city speed

range before an imminent collision and activates

brakes independently, if needed.

Only objects that are detected by the system are

taken into account.

Thus, a system reaction might not come or

might come late.

General information

Sensors detect the traffic situation.

The following situations may not be detected, for

example:

Vehicles that cross your driving direction can be

detected by the system as soon as these vehi‐

cles enter into the detection range of the system.

▷ Slow moving vehicles when you approach

them at high speed.

At intersections and junctions, a warning is is‐

sued when a danger of collision with crossing

traffic is detected.

▷ Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front of you,

or strongly decelerating vehicles.

▷ Vehicles with an unusual rear view.

▷ Two-wheeled vehicles ahead of you.

The system issues a two-phase warning of a

possible risk of collision with vehicles at speeds

above approx. 6 mph/10 km/h. The timing of

warnings may vary with the current driving situa‐

tion.

System limits of the sensors

Additional information:

The Driver Attention Camera in the instrument

cluster captures the driver’s field of vision. Addi‐

tionally, the system checks for visual impair‐

ments. Field of vision and visibility also affect the

timing of the warnings.

▷ Cameras, refer to page 35.

▷ Radar sensors, refer to page 36.

Functional limitations

The system may be limited in the following situa‐

tions:

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Intelligent Safety

Safety information

Warning

Sensors

The system cannot serve as a substitute for the

driver’s personal judgment in assessing visibility

and traffic situation. There is a risk of accident.

Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch

traffic closely and actively intervene where ap‐

propriate.

The system is controlled by the following sen‐

sors:

▷ Cameras behind the windshield.

▷ Front radar sensor.

▷ Radar sensors, side, front.

Additional information:

Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 35.

Warning

Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a sub‐

stitute for the driver’s personal judgment. Due

to its limits, the system may not issue warnings

or reactions, or these may be issued late or in a

manner that is not consistent with their normal

use. There is a risk of accident. Adjust driving

style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely

and actively intervene where appropriate.

Turning on/off

Turning on automatically

The system is automatically active when the ve‐

hicle is turned on.

Switching on manually

Press the button.

The menu for the Intelligent Safety sys‐

tem is displayed.

Warning

Due to system limits, individual functions can

malfunction during tow-starting/towing with the

Intelligent Safety systems activated. There is a

risk of accident. Switch all Intelligent Safety

systems off prior to tow-starting/towing.

If all Intelligent Safety systems were switched off,

all systems are now switched on.

"Configure INDIVIDUAL": depending on the

equipment version, the Intelligent Safety sys‐

tems can be individually configured. The individ‐

ual settings are activated and stored. As soon as

a setting is changed on the menu, all settings of

the menu are activated.

Overview

Button in the vehicle

Press the button repeatedly.

The following settings are switched be‐

tween:

"ALL ON": all Intelligent Safety systems are

switched on. Basic settings are activated for the

subfunctions.

"INDIVIDUAL": the Intelligent Safety systems are

switched on according to the individual settings.

Some Intelligent Safety systems cannot be indi‐

vidually switched off.

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Manual switching off

Icon Meaning

Danger of collision with vehicle cross‐

Press and hold this button.

All Intelligent Safety systems are

switched off.

ing from the right.

Danger of collision with vehicle cross‐

ing from the left.

Button Status

Button lights up green: all Intelligent

Danger of collision with vehicle for

which the driving direction cannot be

determined.

Safety systems are switched on.

Button lights up orange: some Intelli‐

gent Safety systems are switched off

or currently unavailable.

Display with prewarning

The respective icon lights up red: prewarning for

vehicles that cross your driving direction.

Button does not light up: all Intelligent

Safety systems are switched off.

Intervene yourself, for instance by braking.

Setting the warning time

1. "CAR"

Display with acute warning

The respective icon flashes red and an acoustic

signal sounds: acute warning when vehicles

cross your driving direction.

2. "Settings"

3. "Driver Assistance"

4. "Safety and Warnings"

5. "Forward Collision Mitigation"

6. Select the desired setting:

▷ "Early"

Brake and make an evasive maneuver, if neces‐

sary.

Prewarning

For example, a prewarning is displayed when a

danger of collision with a crossing vehicle is de‐

tected.

▷ "Medium"

▷ "Late": only acute warnings are displayed.

If a prewarning is provided, respond by braking

as warranted.

Warning with braking function

Display

Acute warning with braking function

An acute warning is displayed in the event of an

immediate danger of collision with a crossing ve‐

hicle.

General information

A warning symbol appears in the instrument

cluster and in the Head-up Display, where availa‐

ble, if a collision with a detected vehicle is immi‐

nent.

Intervene in the case of an acute warning. If an

acute warning is provided, the system may pro‐

vide assistance, such as through automatic brake

intervention, when there is risk of collision.

Acute warnings may be provided even when

there has been no prior warning.

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Brake intervention

Detection range

The warning prompts the driver to intervene.

The system may also assist in braking if there is

a risk of collision.

The vehicle can be decelerated to a standstill.

The brake intervention can be interrupted by

stepping on the accelerator pedal or by actively

moving the steering wheel.

The system’s ability to detect objects may be

limited in some circumstances. Refer to the in‐

formation in this Owner’s Manual regarding the

limitations of the system and actively intervene

as warranted.

The system's detection capability is limited.

Thus, a system reaction might not come or

might come late.

The following situations may not be detected, for

instance:

System limits

▷ Crossing vehicles when they are hidden by

buildings, for instance.

Safety information

▷ Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front of you,

or strongly decelerating vehicles.

Warning

The system is designed to operate in certain

conditions and circumstances. Due to condi‐

tions or other factors, the system may not re‐

spond. There may be a risk of accident or risk

of damage to property. Actively intervene as

warranted. Refer to the information in this Own‐

er’s Manual regarding the scope of the sys‐

tem’s operation and limitations.

▷ Crossing bicycles.

▷ Vehicles with an unusual side appearance.

System limits of the sensors

Additional information:

▷ Cameras, refer to page 35.

▷ Radar sensors, refer to page 36.

Functional limitations

The system may be limited in the following situa‐

tions:

Upper speed limit

The system responds to crossing vehicles when

your own speed is below approx.

50 mph/80 km/h.

▷ In tight curves.

▷ If the driving stability control systems are lim‐

ited or deactivated, for instance DSC OFF.

▷ Up to 10 seconds after the start of the engine

via the Start/Stop button.

Warning sensitivity

The more sensitive the warning settings are, for

example the warning time, the more warnings are

displayed. Therefore, there may also be an ex‐

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cess of premature or unjustified warnings and re‐

actions.

style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely

and actively intervene where appropriate.

Pedestrian Warning with

City Collision Mitigation

Warning

Due to system limits, individual functions can

malfunction during tow-starting/towing with the

Intelligent Safety systems activated. There is a

risk of accident. Switch all Intelligent Safety

systems off prior to tow-starting/towing.

Principle

The Pedestrian Warning warns in the city speed

range of possible risk of collision with pedes‐

trians and bicycle riders and may brake inde‐

pendently. In the event of an accident, the sys‐

tem may reduce impact speed.

Overview

Button in the vehicle

General information

Sensors detect the traffic situation.

The system issues a warning of a possible risk of

collision with pedestrians and cyclists at speeds

above approx. 3 mph/5 km/h.

The system reacts to pedestrians and cyclists

who are within the detection range of the sys‐

tem.

Safety information

Intelligent Safety

Warning

Sensors

The system cannot serve as a substitute for the

driver’s personal judgment in assessing visibility

and traffic situation. There is a risk of accident.

Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch

traffic closely and actively intervene where ap‐

propriate.

The system is controlled by the following sen‐

sors:

▷ Cameras behind the windshield.

▷ With radar sensor: front radar sensor.

Additional information:

Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 35.

Warning

Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a sub‐

stitute for the driver’s personal judgment. Due

to its limits, the system may not issue warnings

or reactions, or these may be issued late or in a

manner that is not consistent with their normal

use. There is a risk of accident. Adjust driving

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Press the button repeatedly.

Detection range

The following settings are switched be‐

tween:

"ALL ON": all Intelligent Safety systems are

switched on. Basic settings are activated for the

subfunctions.

"INDIVIDUAL": the Intelligent Safety systems are

switched on according to the individual settings.

Some Intelligent Safety systems cannot be indi‐

vidually switched off.

The detection range in front of the vehicle is div‐

ided into two areas:

Manual switching off

▷ Central area, arrow 1, directly in front of the

vehicle.

Press and hold this button.

All Intelligent Safety systems are

switched off.

▷ Extended area, arrows 2, to the right and left

of the central area.

A collision is imminent if pedestrians are located

within the central area. A warning is issued about

pedestrians who are located within the extended

area only if they are moving in the direction of the

central area.

Button Status

Button lights up green: all Intelligent

Safety systems are switched on.

Button lights up orange: some Intelli‐

gent Safety systems are switched off

or currently unavailable.

Turning on/off

Button does not light up: all Intelligent

Safety systems are switched off.

Turning on automatically

The system is automatically active when the ve‐

hicle is turned on.

Warning with braking function

Display

If a collision with a pedestrian or a cyclist is immi‐

nent, a warning symbol appears on the instru‐

ment cluster and in the Head-up Display.

Switching on manually

Press the button.

The menu for the Intelligent Safety sys‐

tem is displayed.

If all Intelligent Safety systems were switched off,

all systems are now switched on.

The red icon is displayed and a signal

sounds.

"Configure INDIVIDUAL": depending on the

equipment version, the Intelligent Safety sys‐

tems can be individually configured. The individ‐

ual settings are activated and stored. As soon as

a setting is changed on the menu, all settings of

the menu are activated.

Alternatively, depending on the vehicle

equipment, a red warning triangle lights

up in the instrument cluster.

Intervene immediately by braking or make an

evasive maneuver.

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

sued late.

Brake intervention

The warning prompts the driver to intervene.

While a warning is active, the maximum braking

force is used when the brake is applied. In order

to activate the Brake Assistant function, the

brakes must be applied sufficiently quickly and

forcefully.

The following situations may not be detected, for

instance:

▷ Partially covered pedestrians.

▷ Pedestrians that are not detected as such be‐

cause of the viewing angle or contour.

If there is a risk of collision, the system may also

assist with brake intervention.

▷ Pedestrians outside of the detection range.

▷ Pedestrians having a body size less than

32 in/80 cm.

When the vehicle is traveling at a low speed, the

vehicle may come to a complete stop.

The brake intervention can be interrupted by

stepping on the accelerator pedal or by actively

moving the steering wheel.

System limits of the sensors

Additional information:

▷ Cameras, refer to page 35.

▷ Radar sensors, refer to page 36.

The system’s ability to detect objects may be

limited in some circumstances. Refer to the in‐

formation in this Owner’s Manual regarding the

limitations of the system and actively intervene

as warranted.

Functional limitations

The system may be limited or may not be availa‐

ble in the following situations:

System limits

▷ If the driving stability control systems are de‐

activated, for instance DSC OFF.

Safety information

▷ Up to 10 seconds after the start of the engine

via the Start/Stop button.

Warning

The system is designed to operate in certain

conditions and circumstances. Due to condi‐

tions or other factors, the system may not re‐

spond. There may be a risk of accident or risk

of damage to property. Actively intervene as

warranted. Refer to the information in this Own‐

er’s Manual regarding the scope of the sys‐

tem’s operation and limitations.

Lane departure warning

Principle

The lane departure warning alerts when the vehi‐

cle is about to run off the road or exit the lane.

General information

This camera-based system warns starting at a

minimum speed.

Upper speed limit

The minimum speed is country-specific and is

displayed in the menu for the intelligent Safety

systems.

The system responds to pedestrians and cyclists

when the speed of the vehicle is below approx.

50 mph/80 km/h.

Warnings are issued by means of a steering

wheel vibration. The severity of the steering

wheel vibration can be adjusted.

Detection range

The system's detection capability is limited.

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The system does not provide a warning if the

turn signal is set in the respective direction be‐

fore leaving the lane.

Overview

Button in the vehicle

Depending on the equipment version, if in the

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

marking is crossed, the system may intervene

with a brief active steering intervention in addi‐

tion to vibrating. The system thus helps keep the

vehicle in the lane.

Safety information

Warning

Intelligent Safety

The system cannot serve as a substitute for the

driver’s personal judgment in assessing road

and traffic situation. There is a risk of accident.

Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch

traffic closely and actively intervene where ap‐

propriate. Do not jerk the steering wheel in re‐

sponse to a warning.

Sensors

The system is controlled by the following sen‐

sors:

▷ Cameras behind the windshield.

Additional information:

Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 35.

Warning

Turning on/off

Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a sub‐

stitute for the driver’s personal judgment. Due

to its limits, the system may not issue warnings

or reactions, or these may be issued late or in a

manner that is not consistent with their normal

use. There is a risk of accident. Adjust driving

style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely

and actively intervene where appropriate.

Turning on automatically

The lane departure warning activates automati‐

cally after departure if the function was switched

on at the completion of the last trip.

Depending on the national-market version, the

system is automatically active after every driving

off. The base setting is thereby activated.

Functional requirement

The camera must detect the lane markings for

the lane departure warning to be active.

Switching on manually

Press the button.

The menu for the Intelligent Safety sys‐

tem is displayed.

If all Intelligent Safety systems were switched off,

all systems are now switched on.

"Configure INDIVIDUAL": depending on the

equipment version, the Intelligent Safety sys‐

tems can be individually configured. The individ‐

ual settings are activated and stored. As soon as

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a setting is changed on the menu, all settings of

the menu are activated.

lane markings in curves or with dynamic

passing without blinker.

▷ "Off": no warnings are issued.

Press the button repeatedly.

The following settings are switched be‐

tween:

Setting the intensity of the steering

wheel vibration

"ALL ON": all Intelligent Safety systems are

switched on. Basic settings are activated for the

subfunctions.

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

3. "Driver Assistance"

4. "Steering Wheel Feedback"

5. "Vibration intensity"

6. Select the desired setting.

"INDIVIDUAL": the Intelligent Safety systems are

switched on according to the individual settings.

Some Intelligent Safety systems cannot be indi‐

vidually switched off.

The setting is applied to all Intelligent Safety sys‐

tems.

Manual switching off

Press and hold this button.

Switch steering intervention on/off

All Intelligent Safety systems are

switched off.

The steering intervention can be switched on

and off separately for Active Blind Spot Detec‐

tion and lane departure warning.

Button Status

1. "CAR"

Button lights up green: all Intelligent

Safety systems are switched on.

2. "Settings"

3. "Driver Assistance"

4. "Safety and Warnings"

5. "Lane Departure Warning"

6. "Steering intervention"

Button lights up orange: some Intelli‐

gent Safety systems are switched off

or currently unavailable.

Button does not light up: all Intelligent

Safety systems are switched off.

Depending on the national-market version, the

steering intervention is automatically active after

every driving off.

Setting the warning time

1. "CAR"

Display in the instrument cluster

2. "Settings"

The icon illuminates green: at lane mark‐

ing was detected on at least one side of

the vehicle and warnings can be issued.

3. "Driver Assistance"

4. "Safety and Warnings"

5. "Lane Departure Warning"

6. Select the desired setting:

▷ "Early"

Warning function

If you leave the lane

▷ "Medium"

If you leave the lane and if a lane marking has

been detected, the steering wheel vibrates in ac‐

▷ "Reduced": some warnings are sup‐

pressed depending on the situation,

for instance when purposely driving over

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cordance with the steering wheel vibration set‐

ting.

System limits

When the turn signal is switched on in the corre‐

sponding direction before changing the lane, a

warning is not issued.

Safety information

Warning

The system is designed to operate in certain

conditions and circumstances. Due to condi‐

tions or other factors, the system may not re‐

spond. There may be a risk of accident or risk

of damage to property. Actively intervene as

warranted. Refer to the information in this Own‐

er’s Manual regarding the scope of the sys‐

tem’s operation and limitations.

Steering intervention

Depending on the equipment version: if, in the

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

marking is crossed, the system may intervene

with a brief active steering intervention in addi‐

tion to vibrating. The steering intervention helps

keep the vehicle in the lane. The steering inter‐

vention can be noticed on the steering wheel

and can be manually overridden at any time. Dur‐

ing an active steering intervention, the display in

the instrument cluster will blink.

System limits of the sensors

Additional information:

▷ Cameras, refer to page 35.

Warning signal

Depending on the equipment version: in the

event of multiple active steering interventions by

the system within 3 minutes without the driver's

intervention at the steering wheel, an acoustic

warning will sound. A short warning signal will

sound at the second steering intervention. Be‐

ginning with the third steering intervention, an

continuous warning will sound.

Functional limitations

The system may be limited in the following situa‐

tions:

▷ In the event of missing, worn, poorly visible,

merging, diverging, or multiple lane markings

such as in construction areas.

▷ With lane boundaries that are covered in

snow, ice, dirt or water.

In addition, a Check Control message is dis‐

played.

▷ In tight curves or on narrow roads.

The warning signal and Check Control message

are an encouragement to pay closer attention to

the lane.

▷ With lane boundaries that are covered by ob‐

jects.

▷ When driving very close to the vehicle in front

of you.

End of warning

For instance, the warning will be canceled in the

following situations:

▷ Up to 10 seconds after the start of the engine

via the Start/Stop button.

A Check Control message may be displayed

when the system is not fully functional.

▷ Automatically after a few seconds.

▷ When returning to your own lane.

▷ When braking hard.

▷ When blinking.

▷ The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) adjusts.

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displayed on the Control Display in the menu for

the steering intervention.

Active Blind Spot

Detection

Safety information

Principle

Active Blind Spot Detection detects vehicles in

the blind spot or vehicles approaching from be‐

hind in the adjacent lane.

Warning

The system cannot serve as a substitute for the

driver’s personal judgment in assessing visibility

and traffic situation. There is a risk of accident.

Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch

traffic closely and actively intervene where ap‐

propriate.

The light in the exterior mirror warns the driver in

different steps.

General information

Warning

Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a sub‐

stitute for the driver’s personal judgment. Due

to its limits, the system may not issue warnings

or reactions, or these may be issued late or in a

manner that is not consistent with their normal

use. There is a risk of accident. Adjust driving

style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely

and actively intervene where appropriate.

Radar sensors monitor the area behind and next

to the vehicle when traveling faster than a mini‐

mum speed.

The minimum speed is country-specific and is

displayed in the menu for the intelligent Safety

systems.

Overview

Button in the vehicle

The system indicates whether there are vehicles

in the blind spot, arrow 1, or approaching from

behind in the adjacent lane, arrow 2.

The light in the exterior mirror lights up dimmed.

Before you change lanes after setting the turn

signal, the system issues a warning in the situa‐

tions described above.

The light in the exterior mirror flashes and the

steering wheel vibrates.

Intelligent Safety

Vehicles with side collision mitigation: at speeds

of up to 130 mph/210 km/h, the system can in‐

tervene with a brief active steering intervention

and help guide the vehicle back into the lane.

The steering intervention occurs when a mini‐

mum speed is reached. This minimum speed is

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All Intelligent Safety systems are switched off.

Sensors

The system is controlled by the following sen‐

sors:

Button Status

Button lights up green: all Intelligent

Safety systems are switched on.

▷ Radar sensors, side, rear.

Additional information:

Button lights up orange: some Intelli‐

gent Safety systems are switched off

or currently unavailable.

Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 35.

Turning on/off

Button does not light up: all Intelligent

Safety systems are switched off.

Turning on automatically

Active Blind Spot Detection is automatically acti‐

vated after departure if the function was

switched on at the completion of the last trip.

Setting the warning time

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

Switching on manually

3. "Driver Assistance"

4. "Safety and Warnings"

5. "Active Blind Spot Detection"

6. Select the desired setting.

Press the button.

The menu for the Intelligent Safety sys‐

tem is displayed.

If all Intelligent Safety systems were switched off,

all systems are now switched on.

Setting the intensity of the steering

wheel vibration

1. "CAR"

"Configure INDIVIDUAL": depending on the

equipment version, the Intelligent Safety sys‐

tems can be individually configured. The individ‐

ual settings are activated and stored. As soon as

a setting is changed on the menu, all settings of

the menu are activated.

2. "Settings"

3. "Driver Assistance"

4. "Steering Wheel Feedback"

5. "Vibration intensity"

6. Select the desired setting.

Press the button repeatedly.

The following settings are switched be‐

tween:

The setting is applied to all Intelligent Safety sys‐

tems.

"ALL ON": all Intelligent Safety systems are

switched on. Basic settings are activated for the

subfunctions.

Vehicles with side collision

mitigation: switching steering

intervention on/off

"INDIVIDUAL": the Intelligent Safety systems are

switched on according to the individual settings.

Some Intelligent Safety systems cannot be indi‐

vidually switched off.

The steering intervention can be switched on

and off separately for Active Blind Spot Detec‐

tion and lane departure warning.

Manual switching off

1. "CAR"

Press and hold this button.

2. "Settings"

3. "Driver Assistance"

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4. "Safety and Warnings"

5. "Active Blind Spot Detection"

6. "Steering intervention"

Flashing of the light

A flashing of the light during vehicle unlocking

serves as system self-test.

System limits

Warning function

Safety information

Light in the exterior mirror

Warning

The system is designed to operate in certain

conditions and circumstances. Due to condi‐

tions or other factors, the system may not re‐

spond. There may be a risk of accident or risk

of damage to property. Actively intervene as

warranted. Refer to the information in this Own‐

er’s Manual regarding the scope of the sys‐

tem’s operation and limitations.

Prewarning

The dimmed light in the exterior mirror indicates

when there are vehicles in the blind spot or ap‐

proaching from behind.

Upper speed limit

If the vehicle speed exceeds approx.

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

temporarily.

Acute warning

If the vehicle speed falls below approx.

155 mph/250 km/h, the system once again re‐

sponds according to the setting.

When the turn signal is switched on while a vehi‐

cle is in the critical zone, the steering wheel vi‐

brates briefly and the light in the exterior mirror

flashes brightly.

System limits of the sensors

Additional information:

The warning stops when the other vehicle has

left the critical area or the turn signal has been

deactivated.

▷ Radar sensors, refer to page 36.

▷ On vehicles with side collision warning: cam‐

eras, refer to page 35.

Vehicles with side collision

mitigation

When there is no response to the vibration of the

steering wheel at speeds of up to

Functional limitations

The system may be limited in the following situa‐

tions:

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

crossed, the system intervenes with a brief active

steering intervention. The steering intervention

helps return the vehicle into the lane. The steer‐

ing intervention can be noticed on the steering

wheel and can be manually overridden at any

time.

▷ When a vehicle is approaching at a speed

much faster than your own.

▷ In tight curves or on narrow roads.

▷ The bumper is dirty, iced up or covered,

for instance by stickers.

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For vehicles with side collision mitigation, the

steering intervention can be limited, for instance

in the following situation:

General information

▷ In the event of missing, worn, poorly visible,

merging, diverging, or multiple lane markings

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 ob‐

jects.

Radar sensors monitor the space next to the ve‐

hicle when traveling faster than a minimum

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

▷ When driving very close to the vehicle in front

of you.

The minimum speed is country-specific and is

displayed in the menu for the intelligent Safety

systems.

▷ If the camera is impaired.

▷ Up to 10 seconds after the start of the engine

via the Start/Stop button.

The front camera determines the lane marking

positions.

A Check Control message is displayed when the

system is not fully functional.

If, for instance, another vehicle is detected next

to the vehicle and if there is a risk of collision with

this vehicle, the system helps avoid the collision.

For this purpose, the system issues a warning

with a blinking LED in the exterior mirror and a vi‐

brating steering wheel. If necessary, the system

will carry out an active steering intervention.

Displaying warnings

Depending on the selected warning settings,

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

be displayed. However, there may also be an ex‐

cess of premature warnings of critical situations.

Safety information

Side collision mitigation

Principle

Warning

The side collision warning helps to avoid immi‐

nent side collisions.

The system cannot serve as a substitute for the

driver’s personal judgment in assessing visibility

and traffic situation. There is a risk of accident.

Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch

traffic closely and actively intervene where ap‐

propriate.

Warning

Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a sub‐

stitute for the driver’s personal judgment. Due

to its limits, the system may not issue warnings

or reactions, or these may be issued late or in a

manner that is not consistent with their normal

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use. There is a risk of accident. Adjust driving

style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely

and actively intervene where appropriate.

Switching on manually

Press the button.

The menu for the Intelligent Safety sys‐

tem is displayed.

Functional requirement

The camera must detect the lane markings for

the side collision mitigation with steering inter‐

vention to be active.

If all Intelligent Safety systems were switched off,

all systems are now switched on.

"Configure INDIVIDUAL": depending on the

equipment version, the Intelligent Safety sys‐

tems can be individually configured. The individ‐

ual settings are activated and stored. As soon as

a setting is changed on the menu, all settings of

the menu are activated.

Overview

Button in the vehicle

Press the button repeatedly.

The following settings are switched be‐

tween:

"ALL ON": all Intelligent Safety systems are

switched on. Basic settings are activated for the

subfunctions.

"INDIVIDUAL": the Intelligent Safety systems are

switched on according to the individual settings.

Some Intelligent Safety systems cannot be indi‐

vidually switched off.

Intelligent Safety

Sensors

Manual switching off

The system is controlled by the following sen‐

sors:

Press and hold this button.

All Intelligent Safety systems are

switched off.

▷ Cameras behind the windshield.

▷ Radar sensors, side, front.

▷ Radar sensors, side, rear.

Additional information:

Button Status

Button lights up green: all Intelligent

Safety systems are switched on.

Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 35.

Button lights up orange: some Intelli‐

gent Safety systems are switched off

or currently unavailable.

Turning on/off

Turning on automatically

Button does not light up: all Intelligent

Safety systems are switched off.

The side collision mitigation activates automati‐

cally after departure if the function was switched

on at the completion of the last trip.

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Setting the intensity of the steering

wheel vibration

1. "CAR"

System limits

Safety information

2. "Settings"

Warning

3. "Driver Assistance"

4. "Steering Wheel Feedback"

5. "Vibration intensity"

6. Select the desired setting.

The system is designed to operate in certain

conditions and circumstances. Due to condi‐

tions or other factors, the system may not re‐

spond. There may be a risk of accident or risk

of damage to property. Actively intervene as

warranted. Refer to the information in this Own‐

er’s Manual regarding the scope of the sys‐

tem’s operation and limitations.

The setting is applied to all Intelligent Safety sys‐

tems.

Warning function

Light in the exterior mirror

System limits of the sensors

Additional information:

▷ Cameras, refer to page 35.

▷ Radar sensors, refer to page 36.

Functional limitations

The system may be limited in the following situa‐

tions:

▷ When a vehicle is approaching at a speed

much faster than your own.

Acute warning

▷ In tight curves or on narrow roads.

If there is a risk of collision, the light in the exte‐

rior mirror flashes and the steering wheel vi‐

brates.

▷ In the event of missing, worn, poorly visible,

merging, diverging, or multiple lane markings

such as in construction areas.

A Check Control message is displayed at the

same time.

▷ With lane boundaries that are covered in

snow, ice, dirt or water.

If necessary, an active steering intervention takes

place to prevent the collision and maintain the

vehicle within its own lane.

▷ With lane boundaries that are covered by ob‐

jects.

▷ When driving very close to the vehicle in front

of you.

The steering intervention can be noticed on the

steering wheel and can be manually overridden

at any time.

▷ Up to 10 seconds after the start of the engine

via the Start/Stop button.

A Check Control message is displayed when the

system is not fully functional.

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Rear-end collision

preparation

Warning

Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a sub‐

stitute for the driver’s personal judgment. Due

to its limits, the system may not issue warnings

or reactions, or these may be issued late or in a

manner that is not consistent with their normal

use. There is a risk of accident. Adjust driving

style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely

and actively intervene where appropriate.

Principle

Depending on the equipment and national-mar‐

ket version, the rear-end collision preparation can

react to vehicles approaching from behind.

General information

Overview

Sensors

The system is controlled by the following sen‐

sors:

▷ Radar sensors, side, rear.

Additional information:

Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 35.

Radar sensors monitor the area behind the vehi‐

cle.

Switching on/off

The system is automatically active when the ve‐

hicle is turned on.

When a vehicle approaches from the rear at a

certain speed, the system can react as as fol‐

lows:

▷ Where applicable, the hazard warning flashers

will be switched on.

The system is deactivated in the following situa‐

tions:

▷ Where applicable, the PreCrash functions are

triggered.

▷ When driving in reverse.

System limits

Safety information

System limits of the sensors

Additional information:

Warning

▷ Radar sensors, refer to page 36.

The system cannot serve as a substitute for the

driver’s personal judgment in assessing visibility

and traffic situation. There is a risk of accident.

Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch

traffic closely and actively intervene where ap‐

propriate.

Functional limitations

The system may not be fully functional in the fol‐

lowing situations:

▷ When a vehicle is approaching at a speed

much faster than your own.

▷ The approaching vehicle is approaching

slowly.

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Functional requirements

▷ The function can be activated at speeds of

approx. 6 mph/10 km/h up to approx.

155 mph/250 km/h.

If equipped with Equipment

Stop Assistant

Principle

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

gency Stop Assistant helps to safely bring the

vehicle to a standstill.

▷ With lane change function: lane changes are

executed when the traffic situation allows.

Activating the emergency stop

function

General information

The emergency stop function is not triggered

automatically. The emergency stop function can

only be triggered manually by the occupants.

Pull the switch for the parking brake briefly

to activate the emergency stop function.

▷ With lane change function: releasing the

switch may trigger an automatic lane change.

When the system is activated, the vehicle is

brought to a standstill in its own lane by use of

lane guidance.

▷ The system will take control of the vehicle for

a maximum of 2 minutes.

▷ The hazard warning system is switched on.

▷ An emergency call is triggered.

Depending on the equipment version and na‐

tional market version, the system includes a lane

change function.

With lane change function: on motorways or mo‐

torway-like roads, the system steers the vehicle

to the side of the road or shoulder where possi‐

ble. On other roads or under high traffic condi‐

tions, the vehicle is brought to a standstill on the

actual road.

Canceling the emergency stop

function

The driver can cancel the emergency stop func‐

tion by actively taking control of the vehicle

throughout the entire process.

For instance, the emergency stop function will

be canceled in the following situations:

Overview

▷ When steering.

▷ When blinking.

▷ When depressing the accelerator pedal.

▷ When switching off the hazard warning sys‐

tem.

▷ When canceling the Emergency Request.

▷ When switching the selector lever position at

standstill.

▷ When the switch of the parking brake is

pressed.

Parking brake

At standstill

As soon as the vehicle is stationary, the system

will carry out the following settings:

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▷ The vehicle is secured against rolling away.

▷ The interior lights are switched on.

The system cannot replace the driving perform‐

ance of a driver who is fit to drive.

▷ The central locking system is unlocked.

BMW Drive Recorder

Displays in the instrument

cluster

Principle

The BMW Drive Recorder stores brief video re‐

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

document surrounding traffic.

Icon

Status

Emergency Stop function active.

General information

There are various ways for storing video record‐

ings:

Without lane change function:

Icon Status

▷ Automatic storage of the recording.

Green steering wheel symbol:

The function allows the documentation of the

event of an accident.

When lane markings are detected, the

system keeps the vehicle in the lane.

▷ Manual storage of the recording.

Gray steering wheel symbol:

The function allows the documentation of

traffic situations.

Lane guidance is briefly interrupted.

The system records up to 20 seconds before

and after the activation of the storage.

Yellow steering wheel symbol:

Lane marking driven over.

Cameras of the assistance systems are used, for

instance Panorama View.

When lane markings are detected, the

system keeps the vehicle in the lane.

Additionally, the following parameters are stored

for the trip:

Yellow steering wheel symbol:

▷ Date.

The hands are not grasping the steer‐

ing wheel. The system is still active.

▷ Time.

▷ Vehicle speed.

Red steering wheel symbol and a sig‐

nal sounds:

▷ Global Positioning System coordinates.

The hands are not grasping the steer‐

ing wheel. Interruption of lane guidance

is imminent.

Data protection

The permissibility of recording and using video

recordings is contingent upon the statutory regu‐

lations of the country in which the system is to

be used. The user is responsible for the use of

the system and compliance with the respective

regulations.

Red steering wheel symbol and a sig‐

nal sounds:

Lane guidance is switched off.

System limits

Use the system only in the event of a driver fail‐

ure.

The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends

confirming there are no statutory or regulatory

constraints on use of the system in your state or

country prior to the initial use. In addition, the

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laws with respect to use of the system should be

verified in regular intervals, especially when bor‐

ders are frequently crossed.

Via iDrive

1. "Apps"

2. "Drive Recorder"

3. "Start recording"

To stop the recording: "Cancel".

Other drivers of the vehicle must be informed

about the system. In addition, information about

the system is required when handing off the ve‐

hicle.

Recording can also be started by selecting the

widget on the Control Display.

Functional requirements

▷ BMW Drive Recorder is activated.

▷ Privacy Policy accepted.

Recording playback and

administration

Stored video recordings can be played back, ex‐

ported and deleted.

▷ Recording type selected.

▷ Recording time selected.

For your own safety, the video recording is only

displayed on the Control Display up to approx.

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

the video recording is only displayed if the park‐

ing brake is engaged or if the selector lever is in

selector lever position P.

Activating/deactivating the BMW

Drive Recorder

The BMW Drive Recorder must be activated be‐

fore the first use of the recording function.

1. "Apps"

2. "Drive Recorder"

3. "Saved recordings"

4. Select desired recording.

5. Select the desired setting.

2. "Drive Recorder"

3. Accept Privacy Policy.

4. "Settings"

5. "Recording allowed"

6. Select the desired setting.

If a camera change occurred during the record‐

ing, different segments of the video can be se‐

lected.

Recording functions

Automatic recording

Settings

The recording is stored automatically when the

vehicle sensors detect an accident occurrence.

General information

Different settings can be made.

Manual recording

Recording type

1. "Apps"

Using the button

Press and hold this button.

2. "Drive Recorder"

3. "Settings"

4. "RECORDING TYPE"

5. Select the desired setting.

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Certain functions of several systems can, within

the system limits, lead to Active Protection trig‐

gering:

Recording time

1. "Apps"

2. "Drive Recorder"

3. "Settings"

▷ Forward Collision Warning: automatic brake

intervention.

4. Select the desired setting.

▷ Front collision mitigation: Brake Assistant

▷ Rear collision preparation: detection of immi‐

nent rear collisions.

Cameras

1. "Apps"

2. "Drive Recorder"

3. "Settings"

Safety information

4. "Camera selection"

5. Select desired camera.

Warning

The system cannot serve as a substitute for the

driver’s personal judgment. Due to the system

limits, critical situation could not be detected

reliably or in time. There is a risk of accident.

Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch

traffic closely and actively intervene where ap‐

propriate.

In case of an accident, the system switches au‐

tomatically to "All" cameras.

If driver assistance systems are active, their cam‐

era views are selected automatically.

System limits

In the event of serious accidents, it may not be

possible to store recordings if the damage on the

vehicle is too great or the power supply was in‐

terrupted.

Function

When the safety belt is fastened, the driver's and

front passenger's belt straps are automatically

tightened once after driving away.

In accident-critical situations, the following indi‐

vidual functions become active as needed:

Active Protection

▷ Automatic pretensioning of the front safety

belts.

Principle

Active Protection prepares occupants and the

vehicle for a possible accident in critical driving or

collision situations.

▷ Automatic window closing up to a narrow

gap.

▷ Automatic closing of the glass sunroof, in‐

cluding sun protection.

General information

Depending on the equipment and national-mar‐

ket version, Active Protection consists of various

PreCrash functions.

▷ For vehicles equipped with comfort seats in

the front: automatic positioning of the back‐

rest for the front passenger seat.

After a critical driving situation without an acci‐

dent, the front safety belts are loosened again.

The system is used to detect certain critical driv‐

ing situations that might lead to an accident. This

includes the following critical driving situations:

If the belt tension does not loosen automatically,

stop the vehicle and unbuckle the safety belt us‐

ing the red button in the buckle. Fasten the

safety belt before continuing on your trip.

▷ Emergency stop.

▷ Severe understeering.

▷ Severe oversteering.

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All other systems can be restored to the desired

setting.

Fatigue alert

Principle

PostCrash – iBrake

The Fatigue Alert can detect decreasing alert‐

ness or fatigue of the driver during long, monoto‐

nous trips, for instance on highways. The system

recommends a break.

Principle

In the event of an accident, PostCrash can bring

the vehicle to a halt automatically without inter‐

vention by the driver in certain situations.

Safety information

General information

Warning

PostCrash can reduce the risk of another colli‐

sion and subsequent consequences.

The system cannot serve as a substitute for the

driver’s personal judgment in assessing one's

physical state. An increasing lack of alertness or

fatigue may not be detected or not be detected

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

that the driver is rested and alert. Adjust driving

style to traffic conditions.

At standstill

After coming to a halt, the brake is released auto‐

matically.

Harder vehicle deceleration

In certain situations, it can be necessary to bring

the vehicle to a halt more quickly than the Brake

Assistant allows.

Function

The system is switched on each time drive-ready

state is switched on.

To do this, quickly apply extra force to the brake.

For a brief period, the braking pressure will be

higher than the braking pressure that is achieved

by the automatic braking function. Automatic

braking is interrupted.

After travel has begun, the system monitors cer‐

tain aspects of the driver's behavior, so that de‐

creasing alertness or fatigue can be detected.

This procedure takes the following criteria into

account:

▷ Personal driving style, for instance steering

behavior.

Interrupting automatic braking

It can be necessary to interrupt automatic brak‐

ing in certain situations, for instance for an eva‐

sive maneuver.

▷ Driving conditions, for instance time, length of

trip.

▷ Depending on the equipment: attention of

the driver through the Driver Attention Cam‐

era.

Interrupt automatic braking:

▷ By pressing the brake pedal.

▷ By pressing the accelerator pedal.

Starting at approx. 43 mph/70 km/h, the system

is active and can also display a recommendation

to take a break.

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Break recommendation

Adjusting

The fatigue alert is active automatically with each

switching on of drive-ready state and can thus

display a break recommendation.

The break recommendation can also be

switched on or off and adjusted via iDrive.

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

3. "General settings"

4. "Fatigue and Focus Alert"

5. Select the desired setting.

Display

If the driver becomes less alert or fatigued, a

message is displayed in the Control Display with

the recommendation to take a break.

During the display, various settings can be se‐

lected.

After a break, another recommendation to take a

break cannot be displayed until after approxi‐

mately 45 minutes.

System limits

The function may be limited in the following sit‐

uations and may issue an incorrect warning or no

warning at all:

▷ When the time is set incorrectly.

▷ When the vehicle speed is mainly below

about 43 mph/70 km/h.

▷ With a sporty driving style, such as during

rapid acceleration or when cornering fast.

▷ In active driving situations, such as when

changing lanes frequently.

▷ When the road condition is poor.

▷ In the event of strong side winds.

The system is reset approx. 45 minutes after

parking the vehicle, for instance in the case of a

break during longer trips on highways.

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