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if they are not included in the vehicle in ques-

tion.

Vehicle equipment

For further information:

This chapter describes equipment, systems

and functions which are offered or may be of-

fered in future on a model-specific basis, even

Vehicle equipment, see page 8.

Airbags

1

Front airbag, driver

3

4

Head airbag

Side airbag

2

Front airbag, front passenger

Depending on the national-market version:

Front airbags

In a side-on crash, the side airbag in the rear

protects the bodies of the vehicle occupants in

the outer rear seats in the side chest and pelvic

area.

Front airbags protect the driver and front pas-

senger in the event of a head-on collision

where the protection of the seat belts alone

would no longer be sufficient.

Head airbag

Side airbag

The head airbag protects the head in the event

of a side-on crash.

In a side-on crash, the side airbag protects the

side of the body in the chest and pelvic area.

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Do not glue the airbag covers and do not

cover or modify them in any way.

Protective effect

General

Do not use the front airbag cover on the

passenger's side as a tray.

Airbags are not activated in every collision sit-

uation, for example, in minor accidents.

Do not attach slip covers, seat cushions or

other objects to the front seats that are not

specifically suited for seats with integrated

airbag versions.

Information for optimum airbag

protective effect

▷

Do not hang items of clothing, for example

coats or jackets, over the backrests.

WARNING

Do not modify individual components or

wiring. This also applies to the covers of the

steering wheel, the dashboard and seats.

If the seat position is incorrect or the deploy-

ment area of the airbag is restricted, the air-

bag system cannot provide the intended level

of protection or may cause additional injuries

when it deploys. There is a danger of injury or

danger to life. Observe the following for opti-

mum protective effect of the airbag system.

▷

Do not dismantle the airbag system.

Even if all this information is observed, injuries

resulting from contact with the airbag cannot

be entirely ruled out in every situation.

The noise caused by the deployment of an

airbag may lead to temporary hearing loss in

vehicle occupants sensitive to noise.

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Keep a distance from the airbags.

Always grip the steering wheel at the steer-

ing wheel rim. Place your hands in the

3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions to mini-

mise the risk of injury to hands or arms

when the airbag deploys.

Operational readiness of the airbag

system

▷

Adjust the seat and steering wheel so the

driver can reach over the steering wheel di-

agonally. Select the settings so that, when

reaching over, the shoulders stay in contact

with the backrest and the upper body stays

as far away from the steering wheel as

possible.

Safety information

WARNING

Individual components of the airbag system

may be hot after airbag deployment. There

is a danger of injury. Do not touch individual

components.

▷

Make sure that the front passenger is sit-

ting correctly, i.e. with their feet and legs in

the footwell, not resting on the dashboard.

WARNING

▷

Make sure that vehicle occupants keep

their head away from the side airbag.

Work carried out incorrectly can cause the

airbag system to fail, malfunction or deploy

accidentally. If there is a malfunction, the air-

bag system might not deploy as intended

in an accident, even if the impact is of the

appropriate severity. There is a danger of in-

jury or danger to life. Have the airbag system

tested, repaired or removed and disposed of

Do not place any other persons, pets or ob-

jects between the airbags and occupants.

Keep the dashboard and windscreen area

on the passenger's side clear, for example

do not attach adhesive foil or covers and

do not fit brackets for navigation devices or

mobile phones, for example.

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by an authorised Service Partner or another

qualified Service Partner or a specialist work-

shop.

General

The availability of the function depends on the

vehicle equipment and country.

The front passenger airbag can be deactiva-

ted and reactivated via iDrive on the control

display. An indicator light shows the operating

status.

Display in the instrument cluster

When drive-ready state is switched on,

the warning light in the instrument

cluster illuminates briefly to indicate

that the entire airbag system and the seat belt

tensioners are operational.

Operating requirements

▷

Drive-ready state is switched off.

Standby state is switched on.

The vehicle key is in the vehicle.

Malfunction

▷

The warning light does not illu-

minate after drive-ready state is

switched on.

Deactivating the front passenger

airbag

1.

Apps menu

▷

The warning light is permanently illumina-

ted.

2. "Vehicle apps"

Have the system checked by an authorised

Service Partner or another qualified Service

Partner or a specialist workshop.

3. "Passenger airbag"

4. "PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF"

5. Check the operation of the front passenger

airbag using the indicator light and confirm.

Adjusting the front seat position

The front passenger airbag is deactivated. The

driver airbag remains active.

To maintain the accuracy of the seat position,

calibrate the electric front seats as soon as

a corresponding message is displayed on the

control display.

If a rearward-facing child restraint system is

removed from the front passenger seat, reacti-

vate the front passenger airbag so that it can

deploy as intended in the event of an accident.

For further information:

Seats, see page 109.

Activating the front passenger

airbag

Deactivating the front

passenger airbag

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle apps"

3. "Passenger airbag"

4. "PASSENGER AIR BAG ON"

Principle

When using a rearward-facing child restraint

system on the front passenger seat, the

front passenger airbag can be deactivated via

iDrive.

5. Check the operation of the front passenger

airbag using the indicator light and confirm.

The front passenger airbag is reactivated and

deploys in appropriate situations.

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Front passenger airbag indicator

light

Safety information

The indicator light for the front passenger air-

bag in the headliner shows the operating sta-

tus of the front passenger airbag.

WARNING

The system may trigger inadvertently if con-

tact is made with individual components of

the hinges and bonnet locks. There is a dan-

ger of injury or material damage. Do not

touch individual components of the hinges

and bonnet locks.

After switching on standby state, the light illu-

minates briefly and then shows whether the

airbag is activated or deactivated.

Display

Function

When the front passenger air-

bag is activated, the indicator

light illuminates for approx. 1

minute and then goes out.

WARNING

Modifications to the pedestrian protection

can lead to a failure, a malfunction or acci-

dental triggering of the pedestrian protection

system. There is a danger of injury or danger

to life. Do not modify the pedestrian protec-

tion, its individual components or its wiring.

Do not dismantle the system.

When the front passenger air-

bag is deactivated, the indica-

tor light remains illuminated.

Check the status of the indicator light before

and also while driving when the front passen-

ger seat is occupied.

WARNING

Work carried out incorrectly can lead to a

failure, malfunction or accidental triggering of

the system. If there is a malfunction, the sys-

tem might not trigger as intended in an acci-

dent, even if the impact is of the appropriate

severity. There is a danger of injury or danger

to life. Have the system tested, repaired or

removed and disposed of by an authorised

Service Partner or another qualified Service

Partner or a specialist workshop.

Active pedestrian protection

Principle

The active pedestrian protection raises the

bonnet if the front of the vehicle collides with

a pedestrian.

General

When triggered, the pedestrian protection cre-

ates deformation space underneath the bon-

net in readiness for the subsequent head

impact. Sensors underneath the bumper are

used for detection.

WARNING

If the system has been triggered or is dam-

aged, its functionality will be restricted or it

may no longer work at all. There is a danger

of injury or danger to life.

The system’s gas pressure springs are only

approved for a certain period of time. Check

the gas pressure springs during maintenance

and replace them as necessary.

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If the system has been triggered or is dam-

aged, have it checked and replaced at an au-

thorised Service Partner or another qualified

Service Partner or a specialist workshop.

Collision warning systems

General

Depending on the equipment, the vehicle has

different systems that can help prevent an im-

minent collision.

NOTICE

▷

Front-collision warning, see page 192.

Exit warning, see page 201.

Opening the bonnet when the pedestrian

protection has triggered may damage the

bonnet or the pedestrian protection. There is

a risk of material damage. Do not open the

bonnet after the Check Control message is

displayed. Have it checked by an authorised

Service Partner or another qualified Service

Partner or a specialist workshop.

Lane Departure Warning, see page 203.

Lane Change Warning, see page 207.

Side collision warning, see page 210.

Road Priority Warning, see page 212.

Wrong-way Warning, see page 215.

Rear Collision Prevention, see page 212.

Emergency Stop Assistant, see page 216.

System limits

The active pedestrian protection is only

triggered at speeds between approximately

30 km/h, 18 mph and 55 km/h, 34 mph.

Safety information

For safety reasons, the system may also trig-

ger in rare instances where impact with a pe-

destrian cannot be excluded beyond all doubt,

for example in the following situations:

WARNING

The system does not relieve you of your per-

sonal responsibility to assess the traffic situa-

tion correctly. Due to system limits, it cannot

respond independently and appropriately in

all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-

dent. Adapt your driving style to the traffic

conditions. Observe the traffic situation, be

ready to take over steering and braking at

any time, and actively intervene if the situa-

tion warrants it.

▷

Collision with objects such as a skip or a

boundary post.

▷

Collision with animals.

Stone impact.

Driving into a snow drift.

Malfunction

A Check Control message is shown.

WARNING

The system has been triggered or is

faulty.

Displays and warnings do not relieve you

of your personal responsibility. System limits

can mean that warnings or system respon-

ses are not issued or are issued too late, in-

correctly or for no reason. There is a risk of

accident. Adapt your driving style to the traffic

conditions. Observe the traffic situation and

intervene actively if the situation warrants it.

Immediately drive at moderate speed to an au-

thorised Service Partner or another qualified

Service Partner or a specialist workshop to

have the system checked and repaired.

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The system only takes into account objects

within the detection range of the installed sen-

sors and that are detected by the system.

Turning on/turning off collision

warning systems

Depending on the national-market version,

some of the systems are automatically active

after every driving off.

Depending on the equipment, the area is

monitored by cameras or radar sensors.

For this reason, the system may fail to respond

or only respond after a delay.

The following functions are adjustable.

1.

Apps menu

System limits of the sensors

For further information:

2. "Vehicle apps"

3. "Driving settings"

Sensors in the vehicle, see page 41.

4. "Driver assistance"

5. "Safety and warnings"

6. Select the desired settings.

Front-collision warning

Resetting settings

The settings of the collision warning systems

can be reset to the default settings for vehicle

delivery.

Principle

The front-collision warning can help prevent

accidents. If an accident cannot be avoided,

the system may help reduce the severity of the

accident.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle apps"

The system can issue a warning of a possible

risk of collision and may activate the brakes

independently.

3. "Driving settings"

4. "Driver assistance"

5. "Safety and warnings"

6. "Reset to recommended settings"

General

Depending on the equipment version, the

front-collision warning system includes the

following functions:

System limits

▷

Warning function in rear-end collision situa-

tions, see page 195.

Safety information

Warning function for oncoming traffic, see

page 196.

WARNING

Due to system limitations, the system may

not respond at all, or may respond too late,

incorrectly or for no reason. There is a risk of

accident or material damage. Observe the in-

formation on the system limits and intervene

actively if necessary.

Warning function for turning with oncoming

traffic, see page 197.

Warning function for pedestrians, see

page 198.

Warning function at road junctions, see

page 199.

Evasion Assistant, see page 200.

Detection capability

The detection capability of the system is limi-

ted.

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Speed range

The system issues a warning of a possi-

ble risk of collision at speeds above approx.

5 km/h/3 mph.

WARNING

The system does not relieve you of your per-

sonal responsibility to assess the traffic situa-

tion correctly. Due to system limits, it cannot

respond independently and appropriately in

all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-

dent. Adapt your driving style to the traffic

conditions. Observe the traffic situation, be

ready to take over steering and braking at

any time, and actively intervene if the situa-

tion warrants it.

The system is temporarily disabled at speeds

over approx. 250 km/h, 155 mph.

Some functions are deactivated earlier.

As soon as the speed drops below these val-

ues again, the system is activated.

Turning the front-collision warning

on/off

Switching on the system automatically

Depending on the national-market version, the

system is automatically active after every driv-

ing off.

WARNING

Displays and warnings do not relieve you

of your personal responsibility. System limits

can mean that warnings or system respon-

ses are not issued or are issued too late, in-

correctly or for no reason. There is a risk of

accident. Adapt your driving style to the traffic

conditions. Observe the traffic situation and

intervene actively if the situation warrants it.

Switching the system on manually

The system is activated when the warning

time is set.

For further information:

Setting the warning time, see page 194.

Switching the system off manually

Depending on the national-market version, the

setting can only be made at a vehicle standstill

or in the very low speed range.

WARNING

Individual functions may malfunction when

tow-starting or towing away with activa-

ted front-collision warning or Cruise Control

switched on. There is a risk of accident. Turn

off the front-collision warning and Cruise

Control before tow-starting or towing away.

If necessary, the switch-off must be confirmed

successively on the control display.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle apps"

3. "Driving settings"

4. "Driver assistance"

5. "Safety and warnings"

6. "Front collision warning"

7. "Off"

Sensors

Depending on the equipment, the system is

controlled by the following sensors:

▷

Camera behind the windscreen.

Front radar sensor.

Side radar sensors, front.

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Setting the warning time

Icon

Meaning

1.

Apps menu

Risk of collision, for example, with a

pedestrian.

2. "Vehicle apps"

3. "Driving settings"

Risk of collision, for example, with an

oncoming or a vehicle driving in front.

4. "Driver assistance"

5. "Safety and warnings"

6. "Front collision warning"

7. Select the desired setting.

Risk of collision, e.g. with a crossing

vehicle from the right.

The higher the sensitivity of the warning time

settings the more warnings are displayed. The

system may therefore also issue more early or

unfounded warnings and reactions.

Risk of collision, e.g. with a crossing

vehicle from the left.

General risk of collision.

The system checks for visual impairments. De-

pending on equipment, the Driver Attention

Camera in the instrument cluster monitors the

driver's gaze behaviour. Visibility conditions

and field of vision also affect the timing of the

warnings.

The display of the respective indicator light

and warning light may vary because the sys-

tem may detect multiple objects.

Display in the instrument cluster

Warning function

The front-collision warning warns on different

warning levels, depending on the respective

hazardous situation.

The following indicator lights and warning

lights are shown in the instrument cluster and,

depending on the equipment, in the Head-up

display:

In the event of a system warning, the driver

must intervene immediately and in accordance

with the situation.

Icon

Meaning

Depending on equipment and na-

tional-market version:

▷

A red warning light is illuminated:

A hazardous situation has been detected.

Increased awareness is required.

Functional limitation detected, for ex-

ample, due to system limits of the

cameras or system failure. It is pos-

sible to continue driving. Where appli-

cable, observe the information from

Check Control messages.

A red warning light flashes:

There is a risk of collision. Intervene your-

self immediately.

A warning signal sounds:

System limits of the cameras, see

page 41.

There is a risk of collision. Intervene your-

self immediately.

Depending on equipment and na-

tional-market version:

Automatic brake intervention:

Depending on the equipment and situation

in case of an imminent danger of collision,

the system can also intervene with an auto-

matic brake intervention and automatically

The system is switched off.

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decelerate the vehicle, if necessary, to a

complete standstill.

The system only takes into account objects

within the detection range of the installed sen-

sors and that are detected by the system.

When the brake pedal is pressed quickly and

hard, the maximum brake force of the vehicle

is used.

Depending on the equipment, the area is

monitored by cameras or radar sensors.

For this reason, the system may fail to respond

or only respond after a delay.

Automatic brake intervention

In case of a risk of collision, the system can

assist with an automatic brake intervention, if

necessary.

System limits of the sensors

For further information:

At low speeds, the vehicle can be braked to a

standstill.

Sensors in the vehicle, see page 41.

In the event of automatic brake intervention,

Dynamic Stability Control may be activated au-

tomatically.

Functional limitations

The system may have restricted functionality

in situations such as the following:

A brake intervention can be cancelled by suf-

ficiently stepping on the accelerator pedal, re-

leasing the brake pedal or with an active steer-

ing wheel movement.

▷

In tight bends.

With restriction of the driving stability con-

trol systems.

▷

Up to 10 seconds after switching on drive-

ready state using the Start/Stop button.

Depending on the equipment and situation,

the brake intervention can occur at speeds of

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

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

only a brief brake intervention will occur.

Warning function in rear-end

collision situations

System limits

Principle

Safety information

The warning function in rear-end collision sit-

uations warns of a possible risk of collision and

may brake independently.

WARNING

If an accident cannot be avoided, the system

helps to reduce the collision speed.

Due to system limitations, the system may

not respond at all, or may respond too late,

incorrectly or for no reason. There is a risk of

accident or material damage. Observe the in-

formation on the system limits and intervene

actively if necessary.

Detection capability

The detection capability of the system is limi-

ted.

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Front-collision warning, see page 192.

System limits

General

Follow the limits of the system in the chapter

“Front-collision warning”.

Detection range

The following situations may not be detected,

or only detected with a delay, for instance:

Sensors detect the traffic situation in their de-

tection range.

▷

Slow driving vehicle in front being ap-

proached at high speed.

The system issues a warning of a possible risk

of collision with vehicles at speeds above ap-

prox. 5 km/h/3 mph. The timing of these warn-

ings may vary depending on the current driving

situation.

Vehicles suddenly cutting in or decelerating

heavily.

Vehicles with unusual rear design.

The driver’s own driving behaviour is taken

into account in the responses of the system.

If an active driving style is detected, warnings

and brake interventions are output less fre-

quently.

Warning function for

oncoming traffic

Principle

The Warning function for oncoming traffic can

issue a warning of a possible risk of collision

with oncoming vehicles and apply the brakes

independently, if needed.

Safety information

Follow the Safety Information in Chapter

“Front-collision warning”.

If an accident cannot be avoided, the system

helps to reduce the collision speed.

Display in the instrument cluster

If there is a risk of collision with a detected

vehicle, a warning light is displayed.

General

Icon

Meaning

Collision Warning with a detected ve-

hicle.

General risk of collision.

Warning function

The warning prompts the driver to intervene

personally.

Sensors detect the traffic situation in their de-

tection range.

For further information:

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The system issues a warning of a possible risk

of collision with vehicles at speeds above ap-

prox. 5 km/h/3 mph. The timing of these warn-

ings may vary depending on the current driving

situation.

Warning function for turning

with oncoming traffic

Principle

There is a risk of an accident with oncoming

vehicles when turning across the oncoming

lane. The system can issue a warning of a

possible risk of collision and may activate the

brakes independently.

Safety information

Follow the Safety Information in Chapter

“Front-collision warning”.

Display in the instrument cluster

If there is a risk of collision with a detected

vehicle, a warning light is displayed.

If an accident cannot be avoided, the system

helps to reduce the collision speed.

General

Icon

Meaning

Oncoming traffic warning when a ve-

hicle is detected.

General risk of collision.

Warning function

The warning prompts the driver to intervene

personally.

Sensors detect the traffic situation in their de-

tection range.

In case of a risk of collision, a brake interven-

tion is triggered.

The system issues a warning of a possible risk

of collision with oncoming vehicles at speeds

from approx. 5 km/h/3 mph. The timing of

these warnings may vary depending on the

current driving situation.

For further information:

Front-collision warning, see page 192.

System limits

Safety information

Follow the Safety Information in Chapter

“Front-collision warning”.

General

Follow the limits of the system in the chapter

“Front-collision warning”.

Display in the instrument cluster

If there is a risk of collision with a detected

vehicle, a warning light is displayed.

Detection range

For example the following might not be detec-

ted:

▷

Oncoming vehicles at a very high speed.

Vehicles with an unusual front view.

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Meaning

If an accident cannot be avoided, the system

helps to reduce the collision speed.

Icon

Oncoming traffic warning when a ve-

hicle is detected.

General

General risk of collision.

Warning function

The warning prompts the driver to intervene

personally.

For further information:

Front-collision warning, see page 192.

Sensors detect the traffic situation in their de-

tection range on a straight line.

System limits

General

Follow the limits of the system in the chapter

“Front-collision warning”.

Detection range

For example the following might not be detec-

ted:

▷

Oncoming vehicles at a very high speed.

Vehicles that are hidden by other vehicles.

Vehicles with an unusual front view.

Sensors detect the traffic situation in their de-

tection range when turning off.

The system issues a warning of a possible risk

of collision with pedestrians at speeds above

approx. 5 km/h/3 mph.

Upper speed limit

The system is active when the own speed is

below approx. 25 km/h/15 mph.

Safety information

Follow the Safety Information in Chapter

“Front-collision warning”.

Warning function for

pedestrians

Display in the instrument cluster

If there is a risk of collision with a detected

person, a warning light is displayed.

Principle

The warning function for pedestrians warns

of the risk of collision with pedestrians and cy-

clists at speeds that are common in towns and

cities. The system may brake automatically if

necessary.

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Upper speed limit

Icon

Meaning

Depending on the equipment, the system re-

acts to pedestrians when your own speed is up

to 80 km/h, approx. 50 mph.

Risk of collision with a pedestrian.

General risk of collision.

Warning function at road

junctions

Warning function

The warning prompts the driver to intervene

personally.

Principle

The warning function at road junctions can

warn of a possible risk of collision with crossing

traffic at intersections and junctions at speeds

that are common in towns and cities. The sys-

tem may brake automatically if necessary.

For further information:

Front-collision warning, see page 192.

System limits

If an accident cannot be avoided, the system

helps to reduce the collision speed.

General

Follow the limits of the system in the chapter

“Front-collision warning”.

General

Detection range

Sensors detect the traffic situation in their de-

tection range.

Vehicles that cross the vehicle's direction of

travel can be detected by the system as soon

as these vehicles enter the detection range of

the sensors.

The detection range consists of the following

parts:

▷

Area in front of the vehicle, arrow 1.

With side radar sensors in front: side areas,

arrows 2.

A warning is given at road junctions and cross-

roads if there is a risk of collision with crossing

traffic.

For example the following might not be detec-

ted:

The system issues a warning of a possible risk

of collision with vehicles at speeds above ap-

prox. 5 km/h/3 mph.

▷

Partially covered pedestrians or bikes.

Pedestrians that are not detected as such

because of their contour or posture.

The timing of these warnings may vary de-

pending on the current driving situation.

▷

Pedestrians with insufficient height.

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Upper speed limit

Safety information

The system responds to crossing vehicles

when your own speed is below approx.

80 km/h, approx. 50 mph.

Follow the Safety Information in Chapter

“Front-collision warning”.

Display in the instrument cluster

If there is a risk of collision with a detected

vehicle, a warning light is displayed.

Evasion Assistant

Icon

Meaning

Principle

Risk of collision with crossing vehicle

from right.

The Evasion Assistant can support the driver

in making evasive manoeuvres in certain situa-

tions, for example, when obstacles or persons

suddenly appear.

Risk of collision with crossing vehicle

from left.

General

General risk of collision.

Warning function

The warning prompts the driver to intervene

personally.

For further information:

Front-collision warning, see page 192.

The system issues warnings and intervenes to

provide support if there is a possibility to take

an avoidance manoeuvre to the side.

System limits

General

Sensors monitor and detect the clearance in

front of the vehicle. Depending on the equip-

ment, the areas next to the vehicle are also

monitored.

Follow the limits of the system in the chapter

“Front-collision warning”.

Detection range

For example the following might not be detec-

ted:

The system uses a detected free space for

avoidance by safely supporting the avoidance

manoeuvre carried out by the driver with auto-

matic steering movements.

▷

Crossing vehicles concealed by buildings,

for example.

Safety information

Follow the Safety Information in Chapter

“Front-collision warning”.

▷

Vehicles with an unusual side appearance.

Vehicles in highly dynamic driving situa-

tions.

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▷

Slow driving vehicle in front being ap-

proached at high speed.

Operating requirements

▷

Front-collision warning is active.

Vehicles suddenly cutting in or decelerating

heavily.

▷

Sensors detect adequate space around the

vehicle.

▷

Vehicles with unusual rear design.

Two-wheeled vehicles ahead.

Display in the instrument cluster

If there is a risk of collision with a detected

vehicle or person, a warning light is displayed.

Partially covered pedestrians or bikes.

Pedestrians that are not detected as such

because of their contour or posture.

Icon

Meaning

▷

Pedestrians with insufficient height.

Warning when a vehicle is detected.

Exit warning

Warning when a person is detected.

Warning for unknown obstacles.

Principle

The exit warning helps to avoid accidents.

The system can warn the passengers when

they are opening the doors and a risk of colli-

sion with approaching objects is detected.

Warning function with evasion

support

If the vehicle approaches another object at a

high differential speed, a warning is displayed

if there is an immediate risk of collision.

General

Intervene in case of a warning.

The system provides support for the driver's

avoidance manoeuvres if there is a risk of colli-

sion.

A message in the instrument cluster and, de-

pending on the equipment, in the Head-up dis-

play signals the evasion support.

Two radar sensors in the rear bumper monitor

the area behind the vehicle.

System limits

Depending on the equipment, the area in front

of the vehicle is also monitored. For this pur-

pose, two further radar sensors are located in

the front bumper.

General

Follow the limits of the system in the chapter

“Front-collision warning”.

The system monitors the area around the ve-

hicle for a limited time after getting in or after

parking.

Detection range

For example the following might not be detec-

ted:

A possible risk of collision is indicated by vari-

ous warning functions.

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3. "Driving settings"

4. "Driver assistance"

5. "Safety and warnings"

6. "Exit warning"

Safety information

Follow the safety information in the Chapter

“Collision warning systems”.

Sensors

7. "Warning tone"

The system is controlled using the following

sensors:

Displays

▷

Side radar sensors, rear.

Warning light in the exterior mirror

Depending on the equipment: side radar

sensors, front.

Turning the exit warning on/off

Switching on the system automatically

The exit warning activates automatically after

departure if the function was turned on at the

end of the last journey.

Switching the system off manually

The warning light in the exterior mirror warns

of a possible collision.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle apps"

3. "Driving settings"

4. "Driver assistance"

5. "Safety and warnings"

6. "Exit warning"

7. "Off"

Ambient lighting

Depending on the equipment, warnings are

also indicated by the ambient lighting in the

interior.

Warning function

Adjusting the exit warning

Advance warning

1.

Apps menu

In the event of an advance warning, the warn-

ing light in the exterior mirror is illuminated.

Depending on the equipment, the ambient

lighting also flashes.

2. "Vehicle apps"

3. "Driving settings"

4. "Driver assistance"

5. "Safety and warnings"

6. "Exit warning"

An object was detected in the opening range.

Increased awareness is required.

Acute warning

7. Select the desired setting.

In the event of an acute warning, the warning

light in the exterior mirror flashes and, depend-

ing on the equipment, the ambient lighting also

flashes. An acoustic signal also sounds.

Switching the warning signal on/off

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle apps"

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There is a risk of collision when opening the

doors.

General

System limits

General

Follow the limits of the system in the chapter

“Collision warning systems”.

Detection range

For example the following might not be detec-

ted:

Sensors detect the traffic situation in their de-

tection range.

▷

Fully or partially hidden objects.

Stationary or very slow objects.

Pedestrians.

The system issues a warning starting at a min-

imum speed. The minimum speed is country-

specific and displayed on the control display.

Warnings are displayed in the instrument clus-

ter. In addition, the steering wheel is vibrating.

Functional limitations

The system may have restricted functionality

in situations such as the following:

The system does not issue a warning if the

driver indicates in the corresponding direction

before leaving the driving lane.

▷

The speed of an approaching vehicle is too

fast or too slow.

Safety information

▷

In curves.

In case of fully or partially hidden objects.

WARNING

The system does not relieve you of your per-

sonal responsibility to assess the layout of

the road and the traffic situation. There is a

risk of accident. Adapt your driving style to

the traffic conditions. Observe the traffic sit-

uation and intervene actively if the situation

warrants it. In the event of a warning, do

not move the steering wheel unnecessarily

abruptly.

Lane Departure Warning

with active return

Principle

The Lane Departure Warning issues a warning

if the vehicle leaves the road or its driving lane.

An automatic steering intervention may help in

keeping the vehicle in its lane.

WARNING

Displays and warnings do not relieve you

of your personal responsibility. System limits

can mean that warnings or system respon-

ses are not issued or are issued too late, in-

correctly or for no reason. There is a risk of

accident. Adapt your driving style to the traffic

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conditions. Observe the traffic situation and

intervene actively if the situation warrants it.

5. "Safety and warnings"

6. "Lane departure warning"

7. "Off"

Operating requirements

The lane marking must be detected by the

camera in order for the Lane Departure Warn-

ing to be active.

Setting the Lane Departure Warning

Setting the warning time

1.

Apps menu

The areas of the sensors must be clean and

clear.

2. "Vehicle apps"

3. "Driving settings"

Sensors

4. "Driver assistance"

5. "Safety and warnings"

6. "Lane departure warning"

7. Select the desired setting.

Depending on the equipment, the system is

controlled by the following sensors:

▷

Camera behind the windscreen.

Front radar sensor.

▷

"Expanded"

Side radar sensor, front.

Side radar sensor, rear.

If the system detects that the vehicle is

about to leave the lane or cross a lane

marking, a warning is issued. The sys-

tem performs a steering intervention.

Turning the Lane Departure

Warning on/off

▷

"In dangerous situations"

If the lane marking is interrupted: if driv-

ing over the lane is detected as uninten-

tional or the radar sensors detect an on-

coming vehicle, a warning is issued and

steering intervention is carried out.

Switching on the system automatically

Depending on the national-market version, the

system is automatically active after every driv-

ing off.

If the lane markings are solid, depend-

ing on the national-market version: if the

system detects that the vehicle is unin-

tentionally leaving the lane or crossing a

lane marking, a warning is issued and a

steering intervention is performed.

Switching the system on manually

The system is activated when the warning

time is set.

For further information:

Setting the warning time, see page 204.

Adjusting the strength of the steering

wheel vibration

Switching the system off manually

Depending on the equipment and national-

market version, the switch-off must be con-

firmed successively on the control display.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle apps"

3. "Driving settings"

1.

Apps menu

4. "Driver assistance"

5. "Feedback via steering wheel"

2. "Vehicle apps"

3. "Driving settings"

4. "Driver assistance"

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6. "Vibration intensity"

Icon

Meaning

7. Select the desired setting.

The warning light is illuminated yel-

low: functional limitation detected, for

example, due to low sun or system

failure. It is possible to continue driv-

ing. Where applicable, observe the

information from Check Control mes-

sages.

The setting is applied to all collision warning

systems.

Depending on the national-market

version: switch steering intervention

on/off

1.

Apps menu

The warning light flashes yellow: a

warning is issued actively. The sys-

tem does not carry out any steering

interventions.

2. "Vehicle apps"

3. "Driving settings"

4. "Driver assistance"

5. "Safety and warnings"

6. "Lane departure warning"

7. "Steering intervention"

The warning light is illuminated grey:

the system is switched off or auto-

matically deactivated, for example,

because DSC OFF is activated.

Depending on the national-market version,

steering intervention is automatically active

whenever you drive off.

The warning light flashes grey: a

warning is issued actively. The sys-

tem does not carry out any steering

interventions.

Display in the instrument cluster

Depending on the equipment and national-

market version, different system statuses are

displayed in the instrument cluster.

Depending on vehicle equipment and national-

market version, the information from the sys-

tem in Assisted View is displayed on the in-

strument cluster.

Icon

Meaning

For further information:

The indicator light is illuminated

green: the system is switched on. A

lane marking has been detected on

at least one side of the vehicle. The

system is ready to intervene and is-

sue warnings. The system can per-

form steering interventions.

Assisted View, see page 173.

Warning function

When leaving the driving lane

If the vehicle leaves the driving lane and a

lane boundary is detected, the steering wheel

vibrates depending on the steering wheel vi-

bration setting.

The indicator light flashes green: the

system actively issues a warning. If

necessary, the system performs a

steering intervention.

In addition, the indicator light flashes

green.

If the turn indicator is switched on in the corre-

sponding direction before changing lanes, no

warning is issued.

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Steering intervention

In trailer operation

Depending on the national-market version and

equipment: if a lane boundary is crossed in the

speed range up to 210 km/h, approx. 130 mph,

the system may respond with an active steer-

ing intervention in addition to the steering

wheel vibration. The system is helping the

driver keep the vehicle in driving lane. Steering

intervention can be felt at the steering wheel,

and can be overridden manually at any time.

If the trailer socket is occupied or the trailer

operation is activated, for example during op-

eration with a trailer, no steering intervention

takes place.

When a bicycle carrier or load carrier is used

on the trailer tow hitch, this limitation does

not apply when trailer operation is activated

accordingly on the control display.

For further information:

When steering intervention is active,

the indicator light flashes green.

Towing a trailer, see page 348.

Cancellation of the warning

For example, the warning or an active steering

intervention is cancelled in the following situa-

tions:

For example, steering intervention is sup-

pressed in the following situations:

▷

If the vehicle is accelerating rapidly or brak-

ing heavily.

▷

Automatically after a few seconds.

On returning to the correct lane.

▷

On indicating.

If the hazard warning lights are switched

on.

If the vehicle is accelerating rapidly or brak-

ing heavily.

▷

In driving situations with high driving dy-

namics.

▷

If the hazard warning lights are switched

on.

When Dynamic Stability Control is regulat-

ing the driving stability.

▷

On indicating.

When Dynamic Stability Control is regulat-

ing the driving stability.

While Dynamic Stability Control is restric-

ted.

▷

Directly after a steering intervention by the

vehicle systems.

Directly after a steering intervention by the

vehicle systems.

▷

With manual steering intervention.

Warning signal

Possibly when another driver assistance

system is activated.

Depending on the national-market version: in

the event of multiple active steering interven-

tions by the system within 3 minutes with-

out the driver's intervention at the steering

wheel during the steering intervention itself, an

acoustic warning will sound. A short warning

signal will sound at the second steering inter-

vention. A longer warning signal sounds from

the third steering intervention onwards.

▷

No lane boundary detected.

When the system limits are reached.

System limits

General

Follow the limits of the system in the chapter

“Collision warning systems”.

A Check Control message is also displayed.

The warning signal and Check Control mes-

sage advise to pay closer attention to the lane.

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Functional limitations

The system may have restricted functionality

in situations such as the following:

General

▷

When there are missing, worn, poorly visi-

ble, merging/separating or ambiguous lane

boundaries, for example, in areas where

there are roadworks.

▷

With lane boundaries that are covered in

snow, ice, dirt or water.

▷

In tight corners or on narrow roads.

The system is operational after a minimum

speed has been reached and uses radar sen-

sors to monitor the area behind and adjacent

to the vehicle.

With lane boundaries that are not white.

With lane boundaries that are covered by

objects.

▷

If the vehicle is too close to the vehicle

ahead.

The minimum speed is country-specific and

displayed in the Lane Change Warning menu.

Up to 10 seconds after switching on drive-

ready state using the Start/Stop button.

The system indicates when vehicles are in the

blind spot, arrow 1, or are approaching from

the rear in an adjacent lane, arrow 2. The

warning light in the exterior mirror is illumina-

ted at a dimmed level.

When Dynamic Stability Control is regulat-

ing the driving stability.

While Dynamic Stability Control is restric-

ted.

In the previously named situations, the system

will warn prior to a lane change. The warn-

ing light in the exterior mirror flashes and the

steering wheel vibrates.

A Check Control message may be displayed

if functionality is restricted. Depending on the

national-market version, a yellow warning light

is also illuminated.

When turning at a speed of up to approx.

20 km/h, approx. 12 mph, the steering wheel

will not vibrate.

Lane Change Warning with

active return

Safety information

Follow the safety information in the Chapter

“Collision warning systems”.

Principle

Lane Change Warning detects vehicles in the

blind spot, or if vehicles are approaching from

behind in the adjacent lane.

Sensors

The system is controlled using the following

sensors:

The warning light in the exterior mirror warns

in different stages.

▷

Camera behind the windscreen.

Side radar sensors, rear.

An automatic steering intervention may help in

keeping the vehicle in its lane.

Depending on the equipment: side radar

sensors, front.

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Depending on the national-market

version: switch steering intervention

on/off

Operating requirements

The areas of the sensors must be clean and

clear.

1.

Apps menu

Turning the Lane Change Warning

on/off

2. "Vehicle apps"

3. "Driving settings"

1.

Apps menu

4. "Driver assistance"

5. "Safety and warnings"

6. "Lane change warning"

7. "Steering intervention"

2. "Vehicle apps"

3. "Driving settings"

4. "Driver assistance"

5. "Safety and warnings"

6. "Lane change warning"

7. Select the desired setting.

Display in the instrument cluster

Depending on the equipment and national-

market version, different system statuses are

displayed in the instrument cluster.

Adjusting the Lane Change Warning

Icon

Meaning

Setting the warning time

The indicator light is illuminated

green: the system is switched on.

Warnings are issued within the sys-

tem limits and, if necessary, steering

interventions are carried out.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle apps"

3. "Driving settings"

4. "Driver assistance"

5. "Safety and warnings"

6. "Lane change warning"

7. Select the desired setting.

The warning light is illuminated grey:

the system is switched on. No warn-

ings are issued temporarily. At least

one functional requirement has not

been met, for example the minimum

speed has not been reached.

Adjusting the strength of the steering

wheel vibration

1.

The warning light is illuminated yel-

low: functional limitation detected, for

example, due to dirty radar sensors

or system failure. It is possible to

continue driving. Where applicable,

observe the information from Check

Control messages.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle apps"

3. "Driving settings"

4. "Driver assistance"

5. "Feedback via steering wheel"

6. "Vibration intensity"

7. Select the desired setting.

The indicator light is illuminated grey:

the system is switched off.

The setting is applied to all collision warning

systems.

Depending on vehicle equipment and national-

market version, the information from the sys-

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tem in Assisted View is displayed on the in-

strument cluster.

Steering intervention

Depending on the national-market version: if

there is no response to the steering wheel vi-

brations and a lane boundary is crossed at

speeds of up to 210 km/h, approx. 130 mph,

the system responds with an active steering

intervention if necessary. The steering inter-

vention helps to return the vehicle to its driving

lane. Steering intervention can be felt at the

steering wheel, and can be overridden man-

ually at any time.

For further information:

Assisted View, see page 173.

Warning function

Warning light in the exterior mirror

The steering intervention is carried out from

a minimum speed. The minimum speed is dis-

played on the control display.

Brief flashing of the warning light

Brief flashing of the warning light in exterior

mirror during vehicle unlocking serves as sys-

tem self-test.

The warning light in the exterior mirror warns

of a possible collision.

System limits

Advance warning

The dimmed warning light in the exterior mirror

indicates when vehicles are in the blind spot or

are approaching from the rear.

General

Follow the limits of the system in the chapter

“Collision warning systems”.

Acute warning

Upper speed limit

In the event of an acute warning, the steering

wheel vibrates briefly. The warning light in the

exterior mirror flashes brightly.

The system is temporarily disabled at speeds

over approx. 250 km/h, 155 mph.

The system is activated again at speeds under

approx. 250 km/h, approx. 155 mph.

An acute warning is issued if the following con-

ditions are met:

Warning displays

▷

Another vehicle is located in the critical

area.

Depending on the selected setting for warn-

ings, for example the warning time, it is pos-

sible that more or fewer warnings will be

displayed. As a result, there may also be an in-

creased number of premature warnings about

critical situations.

Your own vehicle is approaching the other

lane.

Depending on the system setting when the

turn indicator is turned on.

The warning stops when the other vehicle has

left the critical area.

Functional limitations

The system may have restricted functionality

in situations such as the following:

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▷

The speed of the approaching vehicle is

much faster than your own speed.

General

▷

In tight corners or on narrow roads.

The bumper is dirty, iced up or covered,

for instance by stickers.

Depending on the national-market version, the

steering intervention may be restricted, for ex-

ample in the following situations:

▷

When there are missing, worn, poorly visi-

ble, merging/separating or ambiguous lane

boundaries, for example, in areas where

there are roadworks.

Radar sensors monitor the area adjacent to

the vehicle from a minimum speed up to ap-

proximately , 210 km/h, approx. 130 mph.

▷

With lane boundaries that are covered in

snow, ice, dirt or water.

The minimum speed is country-specific and

displayed on the control display.

▷

With lane boundaries that are not white.

With lane boundaries that are covered by

objects.

If another vehicle is detected adjacent to the

vehicle – and there is a risk of a side collision

– the system helps the driver to avoid a col-

lision. For this purpose, the system issues a

warning with a flashing LED in the exterior mir-

ror, a Check Control message and a vibrating

steering wheel. An active steering intervention

is performed by the system if necessary.

▷

If the vehicle is too close to the vehicle

ahead.

▷

If the camera is impaired.

Up to 10 seconds after switching on drive-

ready state using the Start/Stop button.

A Check Control message may be displayed

if functionality is restricted. Depending on the

national-market version, a yellow warning light

is also illuminated.

Safety information

Follow the safety information in the Chapter

“Collision warning systems”.

The system may be restricted or inactive when

the trailer socket is occupied or when the trailer

operation is activated, for example, when oper-

ating with a trailer or bicycle carrier. A Check

Control message is shown.

Operating requirements

The camera behind the windscreen detects the

position of the lane boundaries.

The lane boundaries must be detected by the

camera in order for the side collision warning

with steering intervention to be active.

Side collision warning

Sensors

Principle

The system is controlled using the following

sensors:

The side collision warning helps to avoid an

imminent side collision.

▷

Camera behind the windscreen.

Side radar sensors, front.

Side radar sensors, rear.

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Turning the side-collision warning

on/off

Warning function

Warning light in the exterior mirror

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle apps"

3. "Driving settings"

4. "Driver assistance"

5. "Safety and warnings"

6. "Side collision warning"

7. Select the desired setting.

Adjusting the strength of the

steering wheel vibration

The warning light in the exterior mirror warns

of a possible collision.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle apps"

Acute warning

If there is a risk of collision, the warning light

in the exterior mirror flashes and the steering

wheel starts vibrating.

3. "Driving settings"

4. "Driver assistance"

5. "Feedback via steering wheel"

6. "Vibration intensity"

7. Select the desired setting.

A Check Control message is displayed at the

same time.

The setting is applied to all collision warning

systems.

Steering intervention

Depending on the national-market version, an

active steering intervention takes place if nec-

essary to prevent a collision and keep the vehi-

cle in its own lane. Steering intervention can be

felt at the steering wheel, and can be overrid-

den manually at any time.

Displays in the instrument cluster

Depending on vehicle equipment and national-

market version, the information from the sys-

tem in Assisted View is displayed on the in-

strument cluster.

For further information:

System limits

Assisted View, see page 173.

General

Follow the limits of the system in the chapter

“Collision warning systems”.

Functional limitations

The system may have restricted functionality

in situations such as the following:

▷

In tight corners or on narrow roads.

When there are missing, worn, poorly visi-

ble, merging/separating or ambiguous lane

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boundaries, for example, in areas where

there are roadworks.

▷

The hazard warning lights are switched on

if appropriate.

▷

With lane boundaries that are covered in

snow, ice, dirt or water.

PreCrash functions are triggered if appro-

priate.

▷

With lane boundaries that are not white.

With lane boundaries that are covered by

objects.

Safety information

Follow the safety information in the Chapter

“Collision warning systems”.

▷

If the vehicle is too close to the vehicle

ahead.

Sensors

Up to 10 seconds after switching on drive-

ready state using the Start/Stop button.

The system is controlled via the radar sensors

at the side in the rear.

A Check Control message may be displayed if

functionality is restricted.

Switching Rear Collision Prevention

on/off

The system is automatically activated at the

start of each journey.

The system is inactive when the trailer socket

is occupied or when the trailer operation is

activated, for example, when operating with a

trailer or bicycle carrier. A Check Control mes-

sage is shown.

The system is deactivated in the following sit-

uations:

Rear Collision Prevention

▷

When reversing.

If the trailer socket is occupied or trailer op-

eration is activated, for example when op-

erating with a trailer or bicycle carrier.

Principle

Depending on vehicle equipment and national-

market version, Rear Collision Prevention can

respond to vehicles approaching from behind.

System limits

General

Follow the limits of the system in the chapter

“Collision warning systems”.

Functional limitations

The function may be restricted if the speed of

the approaching vehicle is much higher or sim-

ilar to the own speed.

Road Priority Warning

Radar sensors monitor the area behind the ve-

hicle.

Principle

If a vehicle is approaching from behind at a

relevant speed, the system can respond as fol-

lows:

The Road Priority Warning provides support

in situations where road signs or traffic lights

indicate that the driver must give way.

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General

Sensors

The system uses a camera behind the wind-

screen to evaluate the road signs and traffic

lights.

The system is controlled by the camera behind

the windscreen.

Turning the Road Priority Warning

on/off

The navigation system forwards information

regarding the road layout to the system.

A warning is given if a right-of-way is about to

be violated in the following traffic situations, for

example:

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle apps"

3. "Driving settings"

▷

At a road junction.

4. "Driver assistance"

5. "Safety and warnings"

6. "Give way warning"

7. Select the desired setting.

At a T-junction.

On an entry slip road slip road.

At a roundabout.

In the event of a red traffic light.

Starting from a variable minimum speed, the

system issues warnings from and up to ap-

proximately 80 km/h/50 mph.

Setting the warning time

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle apps"

The following road signs are taken into ac-

count for the Road Priority Warning:

3. "Driving settings"

4. "Driver assistance"

5. "Safety and warnings"

6. "Give way warning"

7. Select the desired setting.

Signs Meaning

Give way signs:

An advance warning is issued for

these road signs.

The selected setting is saved and adopted for

the next journey.

Stop signs.

An advance warning and an acute

warning are issued for these road

signs.

Warning function

General

The system warns in two stages:

Red traffic lights result in output of an

advance warning and an acute warn-

ing.

▷

Advance warning: visually by means of an

icon in the instrument cluster.

Safety information

Follow the safety information in the Chapter

“Collision warning systems”.

Acute warning: visually by means of an icon

in the instrument cluster and with an addi-

tional acoustic signal.

The timing of the warnings may vary depend-

ing on the current driving situation and the set

warning time.

Operating requirements

The road priority situation must be unambig-

uously directed by road signs or light signal

systems.

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Advance warning

System limits

If there is a risk that road priority is about to be

ignored, one of the following icons appears in

the instrument cluster:

General

Follow the limits of the system in the chapter

“Collision warning systems”.

Icon

Meaning

Give way.

No Warning

The system provides no warning in situations

such as the following:

Stop.

▷

In road priority situations without “Give

Way” signs, “Stop” signs or red light signal

systems.

Red traffic light.

At road junctions with relevant traffic lights

that illuminate yellow or green.

When an advance warning is issued, intervene

as appropriate for the situation; for example,

by braking.

Functional limitations

The system may have restricted functionality

in situations such as the following:

▷

If road signs or light signal systems are un-

clear.

Acute warning

If there is an imminent risk that right-of-way is

about to be ignored, an acoustic signal sounds

and one of the following icons appears in the

instrument cluster:

If road signs or light signal systems are fully

or partially concealed or soiled.

If road signs or light signal systems are dif-

ficult to read or rotated.

Icon

Meaning

If road signs or light signal systems are too

small or too large.

Stop.

With road signs that do not correspond to

the standard.

Red traffic light.

If road signs are detected that apply to a

merging or parallel road.

If the road signs or road layouts are specific

to one country.

When an acute warning is issued, immediately

intervene as appropriate for the situation; for

example, by braking.

At road junctions with flashing light signal

systems.

Up to 10 seconds after switching on drive-

ready state using the Start/Stop button.

Display in the Head-up display

Depending on the equipment, the warning is

displayed in the Head-up display at the same

time as in the instrument cluster.

In the case of navigation data that is inva-

lid, outdated or not available.

The system may not be available or may

only be available to a limited extent is some

countries.

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Warnings are displayed in the instrument clus-

ter and, depending on the equipment, in the

Head-up display.

Wrong-way Warning

Principle

The Wrong-way Warning issues a warning if

the driver is about to drive the wrong way, for

example on motorways, roundabouts and one-

way streets.

System limits

General

Follow the limits of the system in the chapter

“Collision warning systems”.

General

Depending on the equipment, the system will

check the traffic situation based on navigation

data and road signs.

No Warning

The system provides no warning if the road

layout is not indicated by road signs, for exam-

ple.

The system will take into account road signs

such as the following:

▷

No entry.

Functional limitations

The system may have restricted functionality,

or give no Wrong-way Warning at all, in situa-

tions such as the following:

Roundabout.

Direction arrows: keep right/left signs.

Safety information

Follow the safety information in the Chapter

“Collision warning systems”.

▷

If the road signs are ambiguous.

If the road signs are fully or partially cov-

ered or soiled.

▷

If the road signs are poorly visible or twis-

ted.

Operating requirements

The road layout ahead must be unambigu-

ously indicated by road signs.

▷

If the road signs are too small or too large.

With road signs that do not correspond to

the standard.

Sensors

▷

If road signs are detected that apply to a

merging or parallel road.

The system is controlled by the camera behind

the windscreen.

If the road signs or road layouts are specific

to one country.

Turning Wrong-way Warning on/off

Depending on the national-market version, the

Wrong-way Warning is automatically activated

after each start of the journey.

Up to 10 seconds after switching on drive-

ready state using the Start/Stop button.

In the case of navigation data that is inva-

lid, outdated or not available.

It may not be possible to use the system in

all countries.

Warning function

A warning is displayed and an acoustic

signal sounds, for example when the

vehicle is travelling in the wrong direc-

tion on a motorway, roundabout or one-way

street.

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The Emergency Stop Assistant can also be ac-

tivated via voice input.

Emergency Stop Assistant

For further information:

Principle

BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, see

page 59.

If the driver can no longer drive the vehicle

safely, the Emergency Stop Assistant helps to

bring the vehicle to a safe standstill.

An immediate emergency call can be triggered

on the control display.

The following is performed automatically when

the Emergency Stop Assistant is activated:

General

The Emergency Stop Assistant is activated au-

tomatically.

▷

A display is shown in the instrument clus-

ter.

If the system is activated, the vehicle is

brought to a standstill within its own lane by

means of lane tracking.

▷

The system takes control of the vehicle until

the vehicle comes to a standstill.

▷

The hazard warning lights are switched on.

Safety information

Depending on the equipment, an emer-

gency call is triggered at standstill.

WARNING

Activating/deactivating the

Emergency Stop Assistant

The system does not relieve you of your per-

sonal responsibility to assess your physical

condition correctly. Increasing inattention or

fatigue might not be detected, or may not be

detected in good time. There is a risk of acci-

dent. Make sure that the driver is rested and

alert. Adapt your driving style to the traffic

conditions.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle apps"

3. "Driving settings"

4. "Driver assistance"

5. "Safety and warnings"

6. "Emergency stop"

7. Select the desired setting.

Operating requirements

▷

Emergency Stop Assistant is activated via

iDrive.

Cancelling the Emergency Stop

Assistant

At any time during the process, the driver can

cancel the Emergency Stop Assistant function

by actively taking control of the vehicle.

The function is activated from a speed of

approx. 70 km/h, approx. 43 mph.

The Driver Attention Camera detects driver

activity.

For example, the system is cancelled in the

following situations:

Activating the Emergency Stop

Assistant

If the system detects that the driver is no lon-

ger driving the vehicle safely or is ignoring

warnings, the Emergency Stop Assistant is ac-

tivated automatically. The activated system is

displayed in the instrument cluster.

▷

With strong countersteering.

On indicating.

If the accelerator pedal is pressed hard.

When the hazard warning lights are

switched off.

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▷

If the system is interrupted on the control

display.

General

When changing the selector lever position,

if the vehicle was already at a standstill.

When the vehicle is at a standstill

As soon as the vehicle is at a standstill, the

system configures the following settings:

▷

The vehicle is secured to prevent it from

rolling away.

The area behind to the vehicle is monitored by

sensors.

▷

The interior lights are switched on.

The central locking system is unlocked.

Depending on the equipment, the area in front

of the vehicle is also monitored.

Displays in the instrument cluster

The system indicates when other road users

are approaching.

Icon

Status

In case of a risk of collision when driving in re-

verse, the system will provide assistance with

an automatic brake intervention.

Emergency Stop Assistant has trig-

gered.

Follow the information in the Chapter “Parking

assistance systems”.

System limits

The system cannot replace the abilities of a

safe driver.

Safety information

The Emergency Stop Assistant may have re-

stricted functionality in situations such as the

following:

WARNING

The system does not relieve you of your per-

sonal responsibility to assess the traffic situa-

tion correctly. Due to system limits, it cannot

respond independently and appropriately in

all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-

dent. Adapt your driving style to the traffic

conditions. Observe the traffic situation, be

ready to take over steering and braking at

any time, and actively intervene if the situa-

tion warrants it.

▷

If the Driver Attention Camera is covered by

the steering wheel.

▷

If the driver is wearing sunglasses with high

protection against infrared light.

Crossing-traffic Warning

with brake function

Principle

At blind exits or when leaving bay parking

spaces, the Crossing-traffic Warning detects

other road users approaching from the side

earlier than is possible from the driver's seat.

Sensors

The system is controlled using the following

sensors:

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Side radar sensors, rear.

Warning function

Depending on the equipment: side radar

sensors, front.

General

The control display shows the corresponding

image, an acoustic signal may sound, and the

warning light in the exterior mirror flashes.

Activating/deactivating Crossing-

traffic Warning

In case of a brake intervention, a message is

displayed on the control display, which will be

closed after a brief period of time.

The system must be activated on the control

display for the Crossing-traffic Warning and

brake intervention to switch on automatically.

1.

Apps menu

Visual warning

2. "Vehicle apps"

Warning light in the exterior mirror

3. "Driving settings"

4. "Driver assistance"

5. "Parking"

6. "CROSSING-TRAFFIC WARNING"

7. Select the desired setting.

Turning on the Crossing-traffic

Warning automatically

The system must be activated on the control

display. As soon as Park Distance Control or a

camera view is active and a selector lever po-

sition is engaged, the system is automatically

switched on.

The warning light in the exterior mirror flashes

if other vehicles are detected by the rear sen-

sors when the vehicle is reversing.

The system is switched on at the rear when

reverse gear is engaged.

Display in the Park Distance Control view

Depending on the equipment, the front system

is turned on when a drive position is engaged.

Depending on the national-market version, the

system is automatically active when the vehi-

cle is started.

Turning off the Crossing-traffic

Warning automatically

The system is automatically turned off, for ex-

ample, in the following situations:

In the Park Distance Control view, the relevant

boundary area flashes red if the sensors detect

vehicles.

▷

If walking speed is exceeded.

When a certain distance covered is excee-

ded.

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Display in the camera image

▷

Other objects that hide cross traffic are in

the capture range of the sensors.

If the trailer socket is occupied or trailer

operation is activated, the Crossing-traffic

Warning is not available for the area behind

the vehicle.

Dynamic brake lights

Principle

Depending on the direction of travel, the view

to the front or rear is displayed in the camera

image.

The brake lights flash to warn road users be-

hind the vehicle that emergency braking is be-

ing performed.

The relevant boundary area, arrow 1, in the

camera view flashes red if the sensors detect

vehicles.

General

Yellow lines, arrow 2, indicate the bumper of

your vehicle.

Acoustic warning

In addition to the visual warning, an acoustic

signal sounds if your own vehicle moves into

the respective direction.

Depending on the national-market version, the

acoustic signal will already sound when the

drive position is engaged.

▷

Normal braking: brake lights illuminate.

Heavy braking: brake lights flash.

Shortly before the vehicle comes to a standstill,

the hazard warning lights are activated.

System limits

System limits of the sensors

For further information:

To switch off the hazard warning lights:

▷

Accelerate.

Sensors in the vehicle, see page 41.

Press the hazard warning lights button.

Functional limitations

The function can be restricted, for example, in

the following situations:

BMW Drive Recorder

▷

In tight bends.

Principle

Crossing objects are moving at a very slow

or a very fast speed.

The BMW Drive Recorder saves short video

recordings of the vehicle surroundings in order

to document the traffic situation, for example.

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Operating requirements

Video recordings can be saved in different

ways:

▷

Standby state or drive-ready state is

switched on.

▷

Automatic saving of recordings.

▷

BMW Drive Recorder is activated.

Privacy Policy has been accepted.

Recording type was selected.

The function makes it possible to document

the accident or theft of the vehicle with the

corresponding recording type set.

Recording duration was selected.

▷

Manual saving of recordings.

Theft notification:

The function makes it possible to document

traffic situations with the correspondingly

set recording type.

▷

The theft notification was activated in the

Data Protection menu or in the Drive Re-

corder menu.

The cameras of the assistance systems are

used for recording, e.g. panorama view.

▷

Data transfer is activated.

My BMW App is installed on the mobile de-

vice.

In addition, the following journey parameters

are saved:

▷

My BMW App is linked with the Connected-

Drive account.

▷

Date.

Time.

Privacy Policy has been accepted.

Speed.

GPS coordinates.

Activating/deactivating the BMW

Drive Recorder

The BMW Drive Recorder must be activated

before using the recording function for the first

time.

Data protection

The reliability of the recording and the use of

video recordings depend on the legal regula-

tions in the country where the system is to be

used. The user is responsible for the use of the

system and for complying with the provisions

that apply in each case.

1.

Apps menu

2. "All apps"

3. "Drive Recorder"

4. Accept data protection policy.

5. "Settings"

Before using for the first time, the vehicle man-

ufacturer recommends checking that there are

no legal or official restrictions on using the sys-

tem in the state or country in question. Addi-

tionally, the legality of using the system should

be checked at regular intervals, especially if the

vehicle frequently crosses borders.

6. "Allow recording"

7. Select the desired setting.

Recording functions

Other drivers of the vehicle must be informed

of the system. Information about the system

must also be provided if the vehicle is passed

on to anyone else.

Automatic recording

The recording is automatically saved when the

vehicle sensors detect an accident or theft.

▷

In case of accident:

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The system saves recordings up to 30 sec-

onds before and after the save function

was triggered.

Playing and managing recordings

Saved video recordings can be played, expor-

ted and deleted.

▷

In case of theft:

For your own safety, the video recording is

only shown on the control display if the speed

is below approximately 3 km/h, 2 mph. In the

case of some national-market versions, the

video recording is only shown with the parking

brake applied or with the selector lever in posi-

tion P.

Depending on the selected recording dura-

tion setting, the system saves the recording

after it has been triggered.

When the alarm system is triggered, a mes-

sage is sent to the My BMW App.

After saving the recording, a video in re-

duced quality can be downloaded to a mo-

bile device.

1.

Apps menu

2. "All apps"

If the vehicle accelerates rapidly, an automatic

recording may occur.

3. "Drive Recorder"

4. "Recordings"

5. Select the desired recording.

6. If necessary, select camera.

Manual recording

Using the button

Settings

Recording type

1.

Apps menu

2. "All apps"

3. "Drive Recorder"

4. "Settings"

5. Select the desired setting.

Press and hold the button.

Recording duration

1.

Apps menu

2. "All apps"

Via iDrive

3. "Drive Recorder"

4. "Settings"

Start the recording:

1.

Apps menu

5. Select the desired setting.

2. "All apps"

3. "Drive Recorder"

4. "Recording"

Recording on a mobile device

Principle

5. "Start recording"

Stop the recording: "Stop recording".

Depending on the equipment, video recordings

can be stored directly on a mobile device, for

example a smartphone or USB storage.

The system saves recordings up to 30 sec-

onds before and after the save function was

triggered.

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System limits

The length of the video that can be stored de-

pends on the available memory capacity on

the mobile device.

In the event of a serious accident, recordings

may not be saved if, for example, the damage

to the vehicle is too extensive or the power

supply was interrupted.

Operating requirements

In the case of USB drives that have been over-

written multiple times, there may be limitations

when exporting recordings.

▷

Privacy Policy has been accepted.

▷

BMW Drive Recorder is activated.

In case of theft, the recording is only stored au-

tomatically when the alarm system has been

triggered.

To transfer recordings to a mobile device:

▷

Depending on the equipment version, a

mobile device is connected to the vehicle

via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth audio or a USB

storage device is connected.

Theft notification and video download may be

restricted or unavailable if the Internet connec-

tion is weak or missing.

▷

My BMW App is installed on the mobile de-

vice.

My BMW App is linked with the Connected-

Drive account.

Active Protection

Principle

Recording

In critical situations, Active Protection prepares

the passengers and the vehicle for a potential

imminent accident.

The recording can be started and stopped

manually.

Start the recording:

General

1.

Apps menu

Depending on the equipment and the national-

market version, Active Protection consists of

different PreCrash functions.

2. "All apps"

3. "Drive Recorder"

4. "Recording"

The system detects critical driving situations

which could potentially lead to an accident.

Such critical driving situations include:

5. "Start recording"

Stop the recording: "Stop recording".

▷

Full braking.

Cameras

Different cameras can be selected.

Severe understeering.

Severe oversteering.

1.

Apps menu

Certain functions of some systems installed in

the vehicle can – within the system limits –

cause Active Protection to trigger:

2. "All apps"

3. "Drive Recorder"

4. "Settings"

▷

Front-collision warning: automatic brake in-

tervention.

5. "Cam. selection"

6. Select the desired camera.

Front-collision warning: brake power assis-

tance.

Rear Collision Prevention: detects impend-

ing rear collisions.

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PostCrash – iBrake

WARNING

Principle

The system does not relieve you of your per-

sonal responsibility. System limits may mean

that critical situations are not detected relia-

bly or in good time. There is a risk of acci-

dent. Adapt your driving style to the traffic

conditions. Observe the traffic situation and

intervene actively if the situation warrants it.

In certain accident situations, PostCrash iBrake

can automatically bring the vehicle to a stand-

still without the driver having to intervene.

General

PostCrash iBrake can reduce the risk of an-

other collision and its consequences.

At a standstill

Once the vehicle has come to a halt, the brake

is released automatically.

Function

Depending on the equipment, the driver’s and

front passenger’s seat belt straps are auto-

matically tightened once after driving off, if the

seat belt is fastened.

Decelerating the vehicle harder

In certain situations, it may be necessary to

bring the vehicle to a standstill more quickly

than is possible with automatic braking.

Depending on the equipment and require-

ments, in critical accident situations, the

following individual functions become active as

required:

To do so, brake quickly and firmly. This will

briefly increase the brake pressure to a higher

level than that achieved with the automatic

brake function. Automatic braking is interrup-

ted.

▷

Automatic pre-tensioning of the front seat

belts.

▷

The windows are automatically closed.

The windows remain open by a gap.

▷

Automatic closing of the glass sunroof/pan-

oramic glass sunroof.

Cancelling automatic braking

In certain situations, it may be necessary to

cancel automatic braking, for example if an

avoidance manoeuvre is required.

The sun protection is also closed.

Automatic positioning of the backrest of the

front passenger seat.

Cancel automatic braking:

If the critical driving situation passes without

an accident occurring, the tension in the front

seat belts is slackened again. If the belt ten-

sion does not slacken automatically, stop the

vehicle and unfasten the seat belt by pressing

the red button on the seat belt buckle. Fasten

the seat belt again before continuing driving.

All other systems can be restored to the de-

sired setting.

▷

By depressing the brake pedal.

By depressing the accelerator pedal.

Attentiveness Assistant

Principle

The Attentiveness Assistant can detect de-

creasing attentiveness or the onset of fatigue

in the driver on long monotonous journeys,

for example on motorways. The system rec-

ommends taking a break.

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6. "Attentiveness Assistant"

7. Select the desired setting.

Safety information

WARNING

Display

The system does not relieve you of your per-

sonal responsibility to assess your physical

condition correctly. Increasing inattention or

fatigue might not be detected, or may not be

detected in good time. There is a risk of acci-

dent. Make sure that the driver is rested and

alert. Adapt your driving style to the traffic

conditions.

If the driver shows signs of decreasing atten-

tiveness or of fatigue, a note is shown on the

control display with the recommendation to

take a break.

The following settings can be selected during

the display.

The system is reset approximately 45 minutes

after the vehicle is stopped. A break recom-

mendation can only be displayed again after

this time has elapsed.

Function

The system is switched on every time drive-

ready state is switched on.

System limits

Once the journey has started, the system

adapts to the driver so that any decrease in

attention or fatigue can be detected.

The function of the system may be restricted. If

the function is restricted, no warning or a false

warning is issued. The system may have re-

stricted functionality in the following situations:

This process takes into account the following

criteria, for example:

▷

If the time is set incorrectly.

▷

Personal driving style, for example steering.

When the speed is predominantly below

approx. 65 km/h, 40 mph.

Driving conditions, for example time of day,

duration of journey.

▷

If a sporty driving style is adopted, for ex-

ample sharp acceleration or fast cornering.

▷

Depending on the equipment: attentive-

ness of the driver through the Driver Atten-

tion Camera.

In active driving situations, for example fre-

quent lane changes.

The system is active from approx. 65 km/h,

40 mph and can also display a recommenda-

tion to take a break.

▷

In poor road condition.

In strong crosswinds.

Break recommendation

Driver Attention Camera

Setting break recommendations

Break recommendation can also be switched

on or off and adjusted via iDrive.

Principle

A camera in the instrument cluster monitors

the driver activity and, depending on the equip-

ment, the driver's direction of view.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle apps"

General

3. "Driving settings"

4. "Driver assistance"

5. "Safety and warnings"

For support by assistance systems, the atten-

tion of the driver is analysed by evaluating the

head position and eye opening of the driver.

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To guarantee full functionality, ensure that the

Driver Attention Camera has an unobstructed

field of view.

Overview

Depending on the equipment, the instrument

cluster has up to three infrared light sources.

Depending on the light conditions, these light

sources can be visible when the vehicle is in

the standby state.

System limits

The Driver Attention Camera may have re-

stricted functionality in situations such as the

following:

▷

If the Driver Attention Camera is covered by

the steering wheel.

▷

If the driver is wearing sunglasses with high

protection against infrared light.

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