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available in your vehicle, for instance, due to the

selected options or country versions. This also

applies to safety-related functions and systems.

When using these functions and systems, the

applicable laws and regulations must be 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 that are not necessarily

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 impact, the side airbag pro‐

tects the side of the body in the chest and lap

area.

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the floor area and does not support them on

the dashboard.

Head airbag

In the event of a side impact, the head airbag

protects the head.

▷ There should be no additional persons, ani‐

mals or objects between an airbag and a per‐

son.

Ejection Mitigation

▷ Dashboard and windshield on the front pas‐

senger side must stay clear - do not attach

adhesive labels or coverings and do not at‐

tach brackets or cables, for instance for GPS

devices or mobile phones.

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 im‐

pact events.

▷ Do not apply adhesive materials to the airbag

cover panels, do not cover them or modify

them in any way.

Knee airbag

The knee airbag protects the legs in the event of

a frontal impact.

▷ Do not use the cover of the front airbag on

the front passenger side as a storage area.

▷ 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.

Protective effect

Airbags are not triggered in every impact situa‐

tion, for instance in less severe accidents or rear-

end collisions.

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

ets, over the backrests.

Information on optimum effect of the

airbags

▷ Never modify either the individual compo‐

nents or the wiring in the airbag system. This

also applies to steering wheel covers, the

dashboard, and the seats.

Warning

If the seat position is incorrect or the 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 injuries or danger to

life. Follow the information on achieving the op‐

timum protective effect of the airbag system.

▷ Do not remove the airbag system.

Even when you follow all instructions very

closely, injury from contact with the airbags can‐

not be fully ruled out in certain situations.

The ignition and inflation noise may lead to

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

ing impairment in sensitive occupants.

▷ Keep a distance from the airbags.

Vehicle modifications for a person with disabili‐

ties may affect the air bag system; contact BMW

Customer Relations for further information.

▷ 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.

Warnings and information on the airbags are also

found on the sun visors.

▷ Make sure that occupants keep their heads

away from the side airbag.

▷ Make sure that the front passenger is sitting

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

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

senger's side are activated or deactivated.

Functional readiness of the

airbag system

General information

Safety 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.

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.

Safety information

Warning

To ensure the front-seat passenger airbag

function, the system must be able to detect

whether a person is sitting in the front passen‐

ger seat. The entire seat cushion area must be

used for this purpose. There is a risk of injuries

or danger to life. Make sure that the front pas‐

senger keeps his or her feet in the floor area.

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‐

juries or danger to life. Have the airbag system

checked, repaired, dismantled and scrapped by

a dealer’s service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop.

Malfunction of the automatic

deactivation system

When transporting older children and adults, the

front-seat passenger airbags may be deactivated

in certain sitting positions. In this case, the indi‐

cator light for the front-seat passenger airbags

lights up.

Correct function

When the ignition is switched on, the

warning light in the instrument cluster

lights up briefly and thereby indicates the

operational readiness of the entire airbag system

and the belt tensioner.

In this case, change the sitting position so that

the front-seat passenger airbags are activated

and the indicator light goes out.

Airbag system malfunctioning

▷ Warning light does not come on when the ig‐

nition is switched on.

If it is not possible to activate the airbags, have

the person sit in the rear.

To enable correct recognition of the occupied

seat cushion.

▷ The warning light lights up continuously.

▷ 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-seat passenger airbags

Concept

▷ Do not place any electronic devices on the

front passenger seat if a child restraint sys‐

tem is to be installed on it.

The system reads if the front passenger seat is

occupied by measuring the human body's resist‐

ance.

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▷ Do not place objects under the seat that

could press against the seat from below.

Strength of the driver's and

front-seat passenger airbag

The explosive power that activates driver's/front-

seat passenger airbags very much depends on

the positions of the driver's/front passenger seat.

▷ No moisture in or on the seat.

Indicator light for the front-seat

passenger airbags

To maintain the accuracy of this function over

the long term, calibrate the front seats as soon as

a respective message appears on the Control

Display.

Calibrating the front seats

Warning

There is a risk of jamming when moving the

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

to property. Make sure that the area of move‐

ment of the seat is clear prior to any adjust‐

ment.

The indicator light for the front-seat passenger

airbags indicates the operating state of the front-

seat passenger airbags.

The light indicates whether the airbags are either

activated or deactivated.

A corresponding message appears on the Con‐

trol Display.

▷ 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.

1. Press the switch and move the respective

seat all the way forward, until it stops.

2. Press the switch forward again. The seat still

moves forward slightly.

3. Readjust the seat to the desired position.

The calibration procedure is completed when the

message on the Control Display disappears.

▷ 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.

If the message continues to be displayed, repeat

the calibration.

If the message does not disappear after a repeat

calibration, have the system checked as soon as

possible.

Detected child restraint systems

The system generally detects children seated in

a child restraint system, particularly in child 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-seat passen‐

ger airbags lights up. This indicates that the child

restraint system has been detected and the

front-seat passenger airbags are not activated.

Tire Pressure Monitor TPM

Concept

The system monitors tire inflation pressure in the

four mounted tires. The system warns you if

there is a significant loss of pressure in one or

more tires.

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All wheels green

General information

System is active and will issue a warning related

to the tire inflation pressures stored during the

last reset.

Sensors in the tire valves measure the tire infla‐

tion pressure and, depending on the model, the

tire temperature.

Further information and instructions on using the

system can also be found under Tire inflation

pressure, refer to page 232.

One to four yellow wheels

A flat tire or major drop in the tire inflation pres‐

sure has occurred in the indicated tires.

Functional requirements

The following conditions must be met for the

system; otherwise, reliable flagging of a loss of

tire inflation pressure is not assured:

Gray wheels

It may not be possible to identify tire pressure

losses.

Possible causes:

▷ After a tire or wheel replacement, a reset was

performed with the correct tire inflation pres‐

sure.

▷ Malfunction.

▷ The system is being reset.

▷ After the tire inflation pressure was adjusted

to a new value, a reset was performed.

Additional information

▷ Wheels with TPM wheel electronics.

The status control display additionally shows the

current tire inflation pressures and, depending on

the model, tire temperatures. The values shown

are instantaneous measurements and may vary

depending on driving style or weather conditions.

Status display

Current status

The system status can be displayed on the Con‐

trol Display, e.g., whether or not the system is ac‐

tive.

Resetting the system

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "Vehicle status"

3.

"Tire Pressure Monitor"

3.

"Tire Pressure Monitor"

4. Start the engine but do not drive off.

5. Reset tire inflation pressure: "Perform reset".

6. Drive away.

The current status is displayed.

Tire conditions

The wheels are displayed in gray and the follow‐

ing is displayed "Resetting Tire Pressure

Monitor…".

General information

Tire and system status are indicated by the color

of the wheels and a SMS text message on the

Control Display.

After a travel time of several minutes, the set tire

inflation pressures are accepted as reference val‐

ues. The reset is completed automatically while

driving.

After a successfully completed reset, the wheels

on the Control Display are shown in green and

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"Tire Pressure Monitor active. See label for

recommended pressures." is displayed.

Measure

1. Check the tire pressure and correct as

needed.

You may interrupt this trip at any time. When you

continue the reset resumes automatically.

2. Reset the system.

Messages

If the tire inflation pressure is too

low

General information

Message

A low tire inflation pressure may cause the DSC

Dynamic Stability Control to be switched on.

A yellow warning light is illuminated in

the instrument cluster.

Safety information

In addition, a symbol with a Check Control mes‐

sage appears on the Control Display.

Warning

Symbol Possible cause

A damaged regular tire with low or missing tire

inflation pressure impacts handling, such as

steering and braking response. Run-flat tires

can maintain limited stability. There is a risk of

accident. Do not continue driving if the vehicle

is equipped with normal tires. Follow the infor‐

mation on run-flat tires and continued driving

with these tires.

There is a tire inflation pressure loss.

No reset was performed for the sys‐

tem. The system issues a warning

based on the tire inflation pressures

stored during the last reset.

Measure

1. Reduce your speed and drive moderately. Do

not exceed a speed of 80 mph/130 km/h.

If a tire inflation pressure check is

required

2. At the next opportunity, for instance gas sta‐

tion, check and correct the tire inflation pres‐

sure in all four tires, if necessary.

Message

A symbol with a Check Control message ap‐

pears on the Control Display.

3. Reset the system.

Symbol Possible cause

If there is a significant loss of tire

inflation pressure

The system has detected a wheel

change, but no reset was done.

Message

No reset was performed for the sys‐

tem. The system issues a warning

based on the tire inflation pressures

stored during the last reset.

A yellow warning light is illuminated in

the instrument cluster.

In addition, a symbol with the affected tire ap‐

pears in a Check Control message on the Con‐

trol Display.

Inflation was not carried out accord‐

ing to specifications.

The tire inflation pressure has fallen

below the level of the last reset.

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Run-flat tires

Symbol Possible cause

There is a flat tire or a major loss in

tire inflation pressure.

Safety information

No reset was performed for the sys‐

tem. The system issues a warning

based on the tire inflation pressures

stored during the last reset.

Warning

The vehicle handles differently when a run-flat

tire has insufficient or no tire pressure; for in‐

stance, reduced lane stability when braking,

braking distances are longer and the self-steer‐

ing properties will change. There is a risk of ac‐

cident. Drive moderately and do not exceed a

speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.

Measure

1. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.

Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐

vers.

2. Check whether the vehicle is fitted with nor‐

mal tires or run-flat tires.

Maximum speed

You may continue driving with a damaged tire at

speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h.

Run-flat tires, refer to page 239, are labeled

with a circular symbol containing the letters

RSC marked on the tire's sidewall.

Continued driving with a flat tire

If continuing to drive with a damaged tire:

Actions in the event of a flat tire

1. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐

vers.

Normal tires

1. Identify the damaged tire.

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

To do this, check the air pressure in all four

tires, for instance using the tire pressure gage

of a flat tire kit.

3. Check the air pressure in all four tires at the

next opportunity.

If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is

correct, the Tire Pressure Monitor may not

have been reset. In this case, perform the re‐

set.

If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is

correct, the Tire Pressure Monitor may not

have been reset. In this case, perform the re‐

set.

If identification of flat tire damage is not pos‐

sible, please contact a dealer’s service center

or another qualified service center or repair

shop.

Possible driving range with a

depressurized tire

The distance for which it may be possible to

drive safely varies depending on how the vehicle

is loaded and used, e.g., speed, road conditions,

external temperature. The driving range may be

less but may also be more if an economical driv‐

ing style is used.

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

changing the wheel.

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

may damage the TPM wheel electronics. In this

case, have the electronics checked and replaced

at the next opportunity.

If the vehicle is loaded with an average weight

and used under favorable conditions, the dis‐

tance for which it may be safe to drive may be up

to 50 miles/80 km.

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Vehicle handling with damaged tires

Malfunction

Vehicles driven with a damaged tire will handle

differently, potentially leading to conditions such

as the following:

The yellow warning light flashes and is

then illuminated continuously. A Check

Control message is displayed. It may not

be possible to identify tire pressure losses.

▷ Greater likelihood of swerving off course.

▷ Longer braking distances.

Examples and recommendations in the following

situations:

▷ Changed self-steering properties.

Modify your driving style. Avoid abrupt steering

maneuvers or driving over obstacles, for instance

curbs or potholes.

▷ A wheel without TPM wheel electronics is

mounted: have it checked by a dealer’s serv‐

ice center or another qualified service center

or repair shop as needed.

Final tire failure

▷ A wheel without TPM wheel electronics, for

instance an emergency wheel, is mounted:

have it checked by a dealer’s service center

or another qualified service center or repair

shop as needed.

Vibrations or loud noises while driving can indi‐

cate the final failure of a tire.

Reduce speed and stop; otherwise, pieces of the

tire could come loose and cause an accident.

Do not continue driving. Contact a dealer’s serv‐

ice center or another qualified service center or

repair shop.

▷ Malfunction: have system checked by a deal‐

er’s service center or another qualified serv‐

ice center or repair shop.

▷ The system was unable to complete the re‐

set. Perform a system reset again.

System limits

Temperature

The tire inflation pressure depends on the tire's

temperature.

▷ Interference caused by systems or devices

with the same radio frequency: after leaving

the area of the interference, the system auto‐

matically becomes active again.

Driving or exposure to the sun will increase the

tire's temperature, thus increasing the tire infla‐

tion pressure.

Declaration according to NHTSA/

FMVSS 138 Tire Pressure

Monitoring System

The tire inflation pressure is reduced when the

tire temperature falls again.

Each tire, including the spare (if provided) should

be checked monthly when cold and inflated to

the inflation pressure recommended by the vehi‐

cle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire in‐

flation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of

a different size than the size indicated on the ve‐

hicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you

should determine the proper tire inflation pres‐

sure for those tires.) As an added safety feature,

your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pres‐

sure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates

a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of

your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accord‐

ingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illumi‐

These circumstances may cause a warning

when temperatures fall very sharply.

Sudden tire pressure loss

The system cannot indicate sudden serious tire

damage caused by external circumstances.

Failure performing a reset

The system does not function properly if a reset

has not been carried out, for instance a flat tire is

reported though tire inflation pressures are cor‐

rect.

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nates, you should stop and check your tires as

soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper

pressure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated

tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to

tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel effi‐

ciency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehi‐

cle's handling and stopping ability. Please note

that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire

maintenance, and it is the driver's responsibility

to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-

inflation has not reached the level to trigger illu‐

mination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.

Your vehicle has also been equipped with a

TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the

system is not operating properly. The TPMS

malfunction indicator is combined with the low

tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a

malfunction, the telltale will flash for approxi‐

mately one minute and then remain continuously

illuminated. This sequence will continue upon

subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the mal‐

function exists. When the malfunction indicator is

illuminated, the system may not be able to de‐

tect or signal low tire pressure as intended.

TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of

reasons, including the installation of replacement

or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that

prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Al‐

ways check the TPMS malfunction telltale after

replacing one or more tires or wheels on your ve‐

hicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate

tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to

function properly.

The system does not measure the actual infla‐

tion pressure in the tires.

Functional requirements

The following conditions must be met for the

system; otherwise, reliable flagging of a loss of

tire inflation pressure is not assured:

▷ After a tire or wheel replacement, an initializa‐

tion was performed with the correct tire infla‐

tion pressure.

▷ After the tire pressure was adjusted to a new

value, an initialization was performed.

Status display

The current status of the flat tire monitor can be

displayed, for instance whether the RPA is active.

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "Vehicle status"

3.

"Flat Tire Monitor"

The status is displayed.

Initialization required

An initialization must be performed in the follow‐

ing situations:

▷ After the tire inflation pressure has been ad‐

justed.

▷ After a tire or wheel replacement.

Performing initialization

When initializing, the set tire inflation pressures

serve as reference values in order to detect a flat

tire. Initialization is started by confirming the tire

inflation pressures.

Flat Tire Monitor FTM

Concept

The system detects tire inflation pressure loss

on the basis of rotation speed differences be‐

tween the individual wheels while driving.

Do not initialize the system when driving with

snow chains.

Via iDrive:

In the event of a tire inflation pressure loss, the

diameter and therefore the rotational speed of

the corresponding wheel changes. The differ‐

ence will be detected and reported as a flat tire.

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "Vehicle status"

3.

"Flat Tire Monitor"

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4. Start the engine but do not drive off.

5. Start the initialization with: "Perform reset"

6. Drive away.

2. Check whether the vehicle is fitted with nor‐

mal tires or run-flat tires.

Run-flat tires, refer to page 239, are labeled

with a circular symbol containing the letters

RSC marked on the tire's sidewall.

The initialization is completed while driving,

which can be interrupted at any time.

The initialization automatically continues when

driving resumes.

Actions in the event of a flat tire

Normal tires

1. Identify the damaged tire.

Messages

To do this, check the air pressure in all four

tires, for instance using the tire pressure gage

of a flat tire kit.

General information

When a flat tire is indicated, DSC Dynamic Sta‐

bility Control is switched on, if needed.

If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is

correct, the Flat Tire Monitor may not have

been initialized. In this case, initialize the sys‐

tem.

Safety information

Warning

If identification of flat tire damage is not pos‐

sible, please contact a dealer’s service center

or another qualified service center or repair

shop.

A damaged regular tire with low or missing tire

inflation pressure impacts handling, such as

steering and braking response. Run-flat tires

can maintain limited stability. There is a risk of

accident. Do not continue driving if the vehicle

is equipped with normal tires. Follow the infor‐

mation on run-flat tires and continued driving

with these tires.

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

changing the wheel.

Run-flat tires

Safety information

Indication of a flat tire

Warning

A yellow warning light is illuminated in

the instrument cluster.

The vehicle handles differently when a run-flat

tire has insufficient or no tire pressure; for in‐

stance, reduced lane stability when braking,

braking distances are longer and the self-steer‐

ing properties will change. There is a risk of ac‐

cident. Drive moderately and do not exceed a

speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.

In addition, a symbol with a Check Control mes‐

sage appears on the Control Display.

Symbol Possible cause

There is a flat tire or a major loss in

tire inflation pressure.

Maximum speed

Measure

You may continue driving with a damaged tire at

speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h.

1. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.

Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐

vers.

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Continued driving with a flat tire

Do not continue driving. Contact a dealer’s serv‐

ice center or another qualified service center or

repair shop.

If continuing to drive with a damaged tire:

1. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐

vers.

System limits

The system could be delayed or malfunction in

the following situations:

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

3. Check the air pressure in all four tires at the

next opportunity.

▷ A natural, even tire inflation pressure loss in

all four tires will not be recognized. Therefore,

check the tire inflation pressure regularly.

If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is

correct, the Flat Tire Monitor may not have

been initialized. In this case, initialize the sys‐

tem.

▷ Sudden serious tire damage caused by exter‐

nal circumstances cannot be recognized in

advance.

Possible driving range with a

depressurized tire

▷ When the system has not been initialized.

▷ When driving on a snowy or slippery road sur‐

face.

The distance for which it may be possible to

drive safely varies depending on how the vehicle

is loaded and used, e.g., speed, road conditions,

external temperature. The driving range may be

less but may also be more if an economical driv‐

ing style is used.

▷ Sporty driving style: spinning traction wheels,

high lateral acceleration (drifting).

▷ When driving with snow chains.

If the vehicle is loaded with an average weight

and used under favorable conditions, the dis‐

tance for which it may be safe to drive may be up

to 50 miles/80 km.

Intelligent Safety

Concept

Intelligent Safety enables central operation of the

driver assistance systems. Depending on how

the vehicle is equipped, Intelligent Safety con‐

sists of one or more systems that can help pre‐

vent an imminent collision.

Vehicle handling with damaged tires

Vehicles driven with a damaged tire will handle

differently, potentially leading to conditions such

as the following:

▷ Greater likelihood of swerving off course.

▷ Longer braking distances.

▷ Approach control warning with City light brak‐

ing function, refer to page 151.

▷ Changed self-steering properties.

▷ Pedestrian warning, refer to page 154.

Modify your driving style. Avoid abrupt steering

maneuvers or driving over obstacles, for instance

curbs or potholes.

▷ Lane departure warning, refer to page 157.

Safety information

Final tire failure

Warning

Vibrations or loud noises while driving can indi‐

cate the final failure of a tire.

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

Reduce speed and stop; otherwise, pieces of the

tire could come loose and cause an accident.

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traffic closely and actively intervene where ap‐

propriate.

Press button briefly:

▷ The menu for the Intelligent Safety

system is displayed. The systems

are individually switched off accord‐

ing to their respective settings.

Warning

▷ LED lights up orange or goes out respective

to their individual settings.

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.

Adjust the settings as needed. Individual settings

are stored for the profile currently used.

Press button again:

▷ All Intelligent Safety systems are

switched on.

▷ The LED lights up green.

Warning

Hold down button:

Due to system limits, individual functions can

malfunction during tow-starting/towing with the

Intelligent Safety systems activated. There is a

risk of accident. Switch all Intelligent Safety

systems off prior to tow-starting/towing.

▷ All Intelligent Safety systems are

switched off.

▷ The LED goes out.

Approach control warning

with city light braking

function

Overview

Button in the vehicle

Concept

The system may prevent some accidents. In the

event of an accident, the system may reduce im‐

pact speed.

The system sounds a warning before an immi‐

nent collision and activates brakes independ‐

ently, if needed.

The Brake Assistant function activates and ap‐

plies the brakes with limited force and duration.

Intelligent Safety button

A camera in the area of the interior mirror con‐

trols the system.

Switching on/off

The approach control warning is available even if

cruise control has been deactivated.

Some Intelligent Safety systems are automati‐

cally active after every departure. Some Intelli‐

gent Safety systems activate according to the

last setting.

With the vehicle approaching another vehicle in‐

tentionally, the approach control warning and

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braking are delayed in order to avoid false sys‐

tem reactions.

style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely

and actively intervene where appropriate.

General information

Warning

The system warns at two levels of an imminent

danger of collision at speeds from approx.

3 mph/5 km/h. The timing of warnings may vary

with the current driving situation.

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.

Braking is performed at speeds up to approxi‐

mately 35 mph/60 km/h.

Detection range

Overview

Button in the vehicle

Objects that the system can detect are taken

into account.

Intelligent Safety button

Safety information

Camera

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.

Warning

The camera is installed near the interior mirror.

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

Keep the windshield in front of the interior mirror

clean and clear.

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Switching on/off

Warning with braking function

Display

Switching on automatically

The system is automatically active after every

driving off.

A warning symbol appears in the instrument

cluster and in the Head-up Display if a collision

with a detected vehicle is imminent.

Switching on/off manually

Symbol Measure

Press button briefly:

Symbol lights up red: prewarning.

Brake and increase distance.

▷ The menu for the Intelligent Safety

system is displayed. The systems

are individually switched off accord‐

ing to their respective settings.

Symbol flashes red and an acoustic

signal sounds: acute warning.

▷ LED lights up orange or goes out respective

to their individual settings.

Brake and make an evasive maneu‐

ver, if necessary.

Adjust the settings as needed. The individual

settings are stored for the driver profile currently

in use.

Prewarning

This warning is provided, for instance when there

is impending danger of a collision or the distance

to the vehicle ahead is too small.

Press button again:

▷ All Intelligent Safety systems are

switched on.

If a prewarning is provided, respond by braking

as warranted.

▷ The LED lights up green.

Acute warning with braking function

Hold down button:

An acute warning is displayed when there is an

imminent danger of collision due to the vehicle

approaching another object at a high speed.

▷ All Intelligent Safety systems are

switched off.

▷ The LED goes out.

The driver must intervene actively when there is

an acute warning. If necessary, the driver is as‐

sisted by a minor automatic braking intervention

in a possible risk of collision.

Setting the warning time

The warning time can be set.

Via iDrive:

Acute warnings may be provided even when

there has been no prior warning.

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "Vehicle settings"

3. "Intelligent Safety"

4. "Warning time"

Braking intervention

The warning prompts the driver to intervene.

During a warning, the maximum braking force is

used. This requires the brake pedal to be de‐

pressed sufficiently quickly and forcefully. If there

is a risk of collision, the system may assist with

braking. When the vehicle is traveling at a low

speed, the vehicle may come to a complete stop.

5. Select the desired setting.

The selected time is stored for the profile cur‐

rently used.

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The braking intervention occurs only if vehicle

stability has not been restricted, for instance by

deactivating the DSC Dynamic Stability Control.

▷ In heavy fog, wet conditions, or snowfall.

▷ In tight curves.

▷ If the driving stability control systems are de‐

activated, for instance DSC OFF.

The driver may interrupt the braking intervention

function by stepping on the accelerator pedal or

by actively moving the steering wheel.

▷ If the field of view of the camera in the mirror

is dirty or obscured.

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.

▷ Up to 10 seconds after the start of the engine

via the Start/Stop button.

▷ During calibration of the camera immediately

after vehicle delivery.

▷ If there are constant blinding effects because

of oncoming light, for instance from the sun

low in the sky.

System limits

Safety information

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.

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.

Daytime pedestrian

collision mitigation

Concept

The system may prevent some accidents with

pedestrians.

Detection range

The system's detection potential is limited.

Thus, a system reaction might not come or

might come late.

When driving at city speeds, the system will is‐

sue a warning if there is imminent risk of a colli‐

sion with pedestrians, and support this with a

light braking function.

The following situations may not be detected, for

example:

▷ Slow moving vehicles when you approach

them at high speed.

The camera in the area of the interior mirror con‐

trols the system.

▷ Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front of you,

or sharply decelerating vehicles.

General information

▷ Vehicles with an unusual rear appearance.

▷ Two-wheeled vehicles ahead of you.

In sufficiently bright conditions, the system is‐

sues a warning of a possible risk of collision with

pedestrians in the speed range from approx.

6 mph/10 km/h to approx. 35 mph/60 km/h

Functional limitations

The system may not be fully functional in the fol‐

lowing situations:

The system reacts to people who are within the

detection range of the system.

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Detection range

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.

Overview

The detection area in front of the vehicle is div‐

ided into two areas:

Button in the vehicle

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

vehicle.

▷ Expanded 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.

Intelligent Safety button

Safety information

Camera

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 camera is installed near the interior mirror.

Warning

Keep the windshield in front of the interior mirror

clean and clear.

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.

Switching on/off

Switching on automatically

The system is automatically active after every

driving off.

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The braking intervention occurs only if vehicle

stability has not been restricted, for instance by

deactivating the DSC Dynamic Stability Control.

Switching on/off manually

Press button briefly:

▷ The menu for the Intelligent Safety

system is displayed. The systems

are individually switched off accord‐

ing to their respective settings.

The driver may interrupt the braking intervention

function 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.

▷ LED lights up orange or goes out respective

to their individual settings.

Adjust the settings as needed. The individual

settings are stored for the driver profile currently

in use.

System limits

Press button again:

▷ All Intelligent Safety systems are

switched on.

Safety information

▷ The LED lights up green.

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.

Hold down button:

▷ All Intelligent Safety systems are

switched off.

▷ The LED goes out.

Warning with braking function

Display

If a collision with a detected person is imminent,

a warning symbol appears on the instrument

cluster and in the Head-up Display.

Detection range

The detection potential of the camera is limited.

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

sued late.

The red symbol is displayed and a signal

sounds.

The following situations may not be detected, for

example:

Intervene immediately by braking or make an

evasive maneuver.

▷ Partially covered pedestrians.

▷ Pedestrians that are not detected as such be‐

cause of the viewing angle or contour.

Braking intervention

The warning prompts the driver to intervene.

During a warning, the maximum braking force is

used. This requires the brake pedal to be de‐

pressed sufficiently quickly and forcefully. If there

is a risk of collision, the system may assist with

braking. When the vehicle is traveling at a low

speed, the vehicle may come to a complete stop.

▷ Pedestrians outside of the detection range.

▷ Pedestrians having a body size less than

32 in/80 cm.

Functional limitations

The system may not be fully functional or may

not be available in the following situations:

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▷ In heavy fog, wet conditions, or snowfall.

▷ In tight curves.

traffic closely and actively intervene where ap‐

propriate. Do not jerk the steering wheel in re‐

sponse to a warning.

▷ If the driving stability control systems are de‐

activated, for instance DSC OFF.

▷ If the field of view of the camera or the wind‐

shield is dirty or covered.

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.

▷ Up to 10 seconds after the start of the engine

via the Start/Stop button.

▷ During calibration of the camera immediately

after vehicle delivery.

▷ If there are constant blinding effects because

of oncoming light, for instance from the sun

low in the sky.

▷ When it is dark outside.

Overview

Lane departure warning

Button in the vehicle

Concept

The lane departure warning alerts when the vehi‐

cle on roads with lane markings is about to leave

the lane.

General information

Depending on the country version, the system

issues a warning at speeds between

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

Intelligent Safety button

When switching on the system below this speed,

a message is displayed in the instrument cluster.

Warnings are issued by means of a steering

wheel vibration. The time of the warning may

vary depending on the current driving situation.

Camera

The system does not provide a warning if the

turn signal is set before leaving the lane.

Safety information

Warning

The system cannot serve as a substitute for the

driver’s personal judgment in assessing road

and traffic safety. There is a risk of accident.

Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch

The camera is installed near the interior mirror.

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Keep the windshield in front of the interior mirror

clean and clear.

Issued warning

If you leave the lane

If you leave the lane and if a lane marking has

been detected, the steering wheel vibrates.

Switching on/off

Switching on automatically

If the turn signal is switched on before changing

the lane, a warning is not issued.

The lane departure warning is automatically acti‐

vated after departure, if the function was

switched on the last time the engine was stop‐

ped.

End of warning

The warning is canceled in the following situa‐

tions:

Switching on/off manually

▷ Automatically after approx. 3 seconds.

▷ When returning to your own lane.

▷ When braking hard.

Press button briefly:

▷ The menu for the Intelligent Safety

system is displayed. The systems

are individually switched off accord‐

ing to their respective settings.

▷ When using the turn signal.

System limits

▷ LED lights up orange or goes out respective

to their individual settings.

Safety information

Adjust the settings as needed. The individual

settings are stored for the driver profile currently

in use.

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.

Press button again:

▷ All Intelligent Safety systems are

switched on.

▷ The LED lights up green.

Hold down button:

▷ All Intelligent Safety systems are

switched off.

Functional limitations

▷ The LED goes out.

The system may not be fully functional in the fol‐

lowing situations:

Display in the instrument cluster

▷ In heavy fog, wet conditions, or snowfall.

▷ Yellow symbol: system is activated.

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

merging, diverging, or multiple lane markings

such as in construction areas.

▷ Green symbol: at least one lane mark‐

ing was detected and warnings can

be issued.

▷ When lane markings are covered in snow, ice,

dirt or water.

▷ In tight curves or on narrow lanes.

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▷ When lane markings are covered by objects.

Safety information

▷ When driving very close to the vehicle in front

of you.

Warning

▷ When driving toward bright lights.

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.

▷ When the windshield in front of the interior

mirror is fogged over, dirty or covered with

stickers, etc.

▷ During calibration of the camera immediately

after vehicle delivery.

Brake force display

Function

The system is switched on each time the engine

is started and cannot be switched off.

Concept

Additional brake lights indicate emergency brak‐

ing to the traffic behind. This can reduce the risk

of a rear-end collision.

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:

General information

▷ Personal driving style, for instance steering

behavior.

▷ Driving conditions, for instance time, length of

trip.

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

system is active and can display a recommenda‐

tion to take a break.

Break recommendation

If the driver becomes less alert or fatigued, a

message is displayed in the Control Display with

the recommendation to take a break.

▷ During normal brake application, the outer

brake lights light up.

▷ During heavy brake application, the inner

brake lights additionally light up.

A recommendation to take a break is displayed

only once during an uninterrupted trip.

Fatigue alert

After a break, another recommendation to take a

break cannot be displayed until after approxi‐

mately 45 minutes.

Concept

The system can detect decreasing alertness or

fatigue of the driver during long, monotonous

trips, for instance on highways. In this situation, it

is recommended that the driver takes a break.

System limits

The function may be limited in the following sit‐

uations and may issue an incorrect warning or no

warning at all:

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▷ When the clock is set incorrectly.

At standstill

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

matically.

▷ 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 surface 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.

PostCrash – iBrake

Concept

In the event of an accident, the system can bring

the vehicle to a halt automatically without inter‐

vention by the driver in certain situations. This

can reduce the risk of a further collision and the

consequences thereof.

Harder vehicle braking

In certain situations, it can be necessary to bring

the vehicle to a halt more quickly than the Brake

Assistant allows.

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. This interrupts

automatic braking.

Interrupting automatic braking

It can be necessary to interrupt automatic brak‐

ing in certain situations, for example for an eva‐

sive maneuver.

Interrupt automatic braking:

▷ By pressing the brake pedal.

▷ By pressing the accelerator pedal.

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