BMW 2 SERIES COUPE 2023 Safety
Safety
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes model-specific equipment, systems and functions that are available now and will be available in the future, even if they are not available in the owned vehicle. Additional information:
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.
Airbags
- Front airbag, driver
- Front airbag, front passenger
- Head airbag
Front airbags
Front airbags help protect the driver and the front passenger by responding to frontal impacts in which seat belts alone would not pro-vide adequate protection. - Side airbag
- Knee airbag
Side airbag
In the event of a side collision, the side airbag protects the side of the body in the chest and lap area.
In the event of a side collision, the side airbag in the rear protects the chest and lap area on the side of the bodies of the occupants in the outer rear seats.
Head airbag
In Head airbage event of a side collision, the head airbag protects the head.
Ejection Mitigation
The head airbag system is designed as an ejection mitigation countermeasure to reduce the likelihood of ejections of vehicle occupants through side windows during rollovers or side collision events.
Knee airbag
Depending on the national-market version:
The knee airbag protects the legs in the event of a frontal impact.
Protective effect
General information
Airbags are not deployed in every impact situation, e.g., in less severe accidents.
Information on optimum protective effect of the airbags
Warning
If the seat position is incorrect or the deployment area of the airbags is impaired, the airbag system cannot provide protection as intended and may cause additional injuries due to deployment. There is a risk of injury or danger to life. Follow the information on achieving the optimum protective effect of the airbag system.
- Keep a distance from the airbags.
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 deployed.
Adjust seat and steering wheel so that hands can be crossed over the steering wheel. Select the settings so that the shoulder rests against the backrest when crossing the hands and the upper body is as far back as possible while still maintaining a comfortable grip on the steering wheel. - Make sure that the front passenger is sit-ting correctly, i.e., keeps his or her feet and legs in the footwell and does not support them on the dashboard.
- Make sure that occupants keep their heads away from the side airbag.
- There should be no additional persons, animals or objects between an airbag and a person.
- Dashboard and windshield on the passenger’s side must stay clear – do not at-tach adhesive film or coverings and do not attach brackets or cables, for instance for navigation devices or mobile phones.
- Do not bond the airbag cover panels with adhesive, do not cover them or modify them in any way .Do not use the cover of the front airbag on the passenger’s side as a storage area. 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.
- Do not hang pieces of clothing, such as jackets, over the backrests.
Never modify either the individual components or the wiring in the airbag system. This also applies to steering wheel covers, the dashboard, and the seats.
Do not disassemble the airbag system.
Warning
Individual components can be hot after deployment of the airbag system. There is a risk of injury. Do not touch individual components.
Warning
Improperly executed work can lead to failure, malfunction or unintentional deployment of the airbag system. In the case of a malfunction, the airbag system might not deploy as intended despite the accident severity. There is a risk of injury or danger to life. Have the airbag system checked, repaired, disassembled and scrapped by an authorized service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Display in the instrument cluster
When drive-ready state is turned on, the warning light in the instrument cluster lights up briefly, thereby indicating the operational readiness of the entire air-bag system and the seat belt tensioners.
Malfunction
- Warning light does not come on when drive-ready state is turned on.
The warning light lights up continuously. - Have the system checked.
Setting the front seat positions
The power that deploys the driver’s/front passenger airbags depends on the position of the driver’s/front passenger seat. - To maintain the accuracy of this function, calibrate the electrical front seats as soon as a respective message appears on the control display.
- Additional information: Seats, refer to page 92.
Automatic deactivation of the front passenger airbags
Principle
The system reads if the front passenger seat is occupied by measuring the human body’s resistance.
Front, knee, and side airbag on the front passenger’s side are activated or deactivated.
General information
Before transporting a child on the front passenger seat, refer to the safety information and instructions for children on the front passenger seat, see Children.
Safety information
Warning
To ensure the front passenger airbag function, the system must be able to detect whether a person is sitting in the front passenger seat. The entire seat surface must be used for this purpose. There is a risk of injury or danger to life. Make sure that the front passenger keeps his or her feet in the footwell.
Functional requirements
To enable accurate recognition of the occupied seat surface:
- Do not attach covers, cushions, ball mats or other items to the front passenger seat unless they are specifically determined to be safe for use on the front passenger seat.
Do not place objects under the seat that can press against the seat from below.
Do not place any electronic devices on the front passenger seat if a child restraint system is to be installed on it.
No moisture in or on the seat.
Indicator light for the front passenger airbags
The indicator light for the front-seat passenger airbag in the headliner indicates the operating state of the front-seat passenger airbag.
The light indicates whether the airbags are either activated or deactivated.
After drive-ready state is switched on, the light shortly lights up and then indicates whether the airbags are either activated or deactivated.
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The indicator light lights up when a child is properly seated in a child restraint system or when the seat is empty. The airbags on the passenger’s side are not activated.
- The indicator light does not light up when, for instance, a correctly seated person of sufficient size is detected on the seat. The airbags on the passenger’s side are activated.
Fault of the automatic deactivation system
When transporting older children and adults, the front passenger airbags may be deactivated in certain seat positions. In this case, the indicator light for the front passenger airbags lights up.
In this case, change the seat position so that the front passenger airbags are activated and the indicator light goes out.
If it is not possible to activate the airbags, have the person sit in the rear seat.
Detected child restraint systems
The system generally detects children seated in a child restraint system, particularly in child restraint systems required by NHTSA at the point in time when the vehicle was manufactured. After installing a child restraint system, make sure that the indicator light for the front passenger airbags lights up. This indicates that the child restraint system has been detected and the front passenger airbags are not activated.
Collision warning systems
General information
Depending on the equipment, the vehicle has different systems that can help prevent an imminent collision.
- Forward Collision Mitigation, refer to page 159.
Lane departure warning, refer to page 164. - Active Blind Spot Detection, refer to page 167.
Rear-end collision preparation, refer to page 169.
Safety information
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driver’s personal judgment in assessing the traffic situation. Based on the limits of the system, it cannot independently react to all traffic situations. There is a risk of accident. Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready to take over steering and braking at any time, and actively intervene where appropriate.
Warning
Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a substitute for the driver’s personal judgment. Due to its limits, the system may not issue warnings or responses, or these may be 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 surrounding traffic closely and actively intervene where appropriate.
Turning on/turning off collision warning systems
Depending on national-market version, some of the systems are automatically activated whenever you start driving.
The following functions are adjustable.
- “MENU”
- “Vehicle apps”
- “Driving settings”
- “Driver Assistance”
- “Safety and warnings”
- Select the desired settings.
Resetting the settings
The settings of the collision warning systems can be reset to the default settings at vehicle delivery.
- “MENU”
- “Vehicle apps”
- “Driving settings”
- “Driver Assistance”
- “Safety and warnings”
- “Reset to recommended settings”
System limits
Safety information
Warning
Due to its limits, the system may not react, or it may react too late or in a manner that is not consistent with normal use. There may be a risk of accident or risk of damage to property. Actively intervene as warranted. Refer to the information in this Owner’s Manual regarding the scope of the system’s operation and limitations.
Detection capability
The system’s detection capability is limited.
Objects are only considered if they are within the detection range of the installed sensors and are detected by the system.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the area is monitored by cameras or radar sensors.
Thus, a system response might not come or might come late.
System limits of the sensors
Additional information:
Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 35.
Forward Collision Mitigation
Principle
The Forward Collision Mitigation can help prevent accidents. If an accident cannot be avoided, the system may help reduce the se-verity of the accident.
The system can issue a warning of a possible risk of collision and activate the brakes independently, if needed.
General information
Depending on the equipment version, the Forward Collision Mitigation system includes the following functions:
Forward Collision Warning with light braking function, refer to page 162.
Pedestrian Warning with City Collision Mitigation, refer to page 163.
Safety information
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driver’s personal judgment in assessing the traffic situation. Based on the limits of the system, it cannot independently react to all traffic situations. There is a risk of accident. Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready to take over steering and braking at any time, and actively intervene where appropriate.
Warning
Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a substitute for the driver’s personal judgment. Due to its limits, the system may not issue warnings or responses, or these may be 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 surrounding traffic closely and actively intervene where appropriate.
Warning
Individual functions may not work correctly when towing with Front Collision Warning en-abled or Cruise Control switched on. There is a risk of accident. Switch off Front Collision Warning and Cruise Control before towing.
Sensors
Depending on the equipment, the system is controlled by the following sensors:
- Camera behind the windshield.
Front radar sensor.
Speed range
The system issues a warning of a possible risk of collision at speeds above approx. 3 mph/5 km/h.
If the vehicle speed exceeds approx.
155 mph/250 km/h, the system is deactivated temporarily.
Some functions are deactivated earlier.
The system is enabled as soon as the speed drops below these values again.
Turning the Forward Collision Mitigation on/off
Turning on the system automatically
Depending on the national-market version, the system is automatically active after every departure.
Turning on system manually
The system is activated by setting the warning time.
Additional information:
Setting the warning time, refer to page 160.
Turning system off manually
Depending on national-market version, the adjustment can only be made when the vehicle is at a standstill or in a very low speed range.
If necessary, the switch-off must be confirmed successively on the Control Display.
- “MENU”
- “Vehicle apps”
- “Driving settings”
- “Driver Assistance”
- “Safety and warnings”
- “Forward Collision Mitigation”
- “Off”
Setting the warning time
- “MENU”
- “Vehicle apps”
- “Driving settings”
- “Driver Assistance”
- “Safety and warnings”
- “Forward Collision Mitigation”
- Select the desired setting.
- “Early”
- “Medium”
- “Late”: only acute warnings are displayed.
The more sensitive the warning time is set to be, the more warnings will be displayed. Therefore, there may also be an excess of un-warranted warnings and responses.
Turning the warning signal on/off
System warning signals can be turned off, de-pending on vehicle equipment.
- “MENU”
“Vehicle apps” - “Driving settings”
- “Driver Assistance”
- “Safety and warnings”
- “Forward Collision Mitigation”
- “Warning tone”
Display in the instrument cluster
The following icons are shown on the instrument cluster and, depending on vehicle equipment, on the Head-up Display:
Icon Meaning
Depending on vehicle equipment and national-market version:
Icon illuminates yellow: function restriction detected, e.g., due to low sun or because the system has failed. You may continue driving. If necessary, follow the instructions from Check Control messages.
Depending on vehicle equipment and national-market version:
Icon illuminates yellow: the system is turned off.
Risk of collision, for instance with a person.
Risk of collision, for instance with a preceding vehicle.
General risk of collision.
The image of the respective icon may vary be-cause the system may detect multiple objects.
Warning function
The Forward Collision Mitigation warns on different warning levels, depending on the respective hazardous situation.
In the event of a system warning, the driver must intervene immediately and in accordance with the situation.
- A red icon lights up:
A hazardous situation has been detected. Increased awareness is required. - A red icon flashes:
There is a risk of collision. Intervene immediately. - A warning signal sounds:
There is a risk of collision. Intervene immediately. - 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 decelerate the vehicle, if necessary, to a complete stop.
When the brake pedal is pressed quickly and hard, the maximum braking force of the vehicle is used.
Automatic brake intervention
In case of a risk of collision, the system can assist with an automatic brake intervention, if necessary.
When the vehicle is traveling at a low speed, the vehicle may come to a complete stop.
A brake intervention can be canceled by step-ping on the accelerator pedal with sufficient force, releasing the brake pedal, or by actively steering.
City brake function: the brake intervention oc-curs to up to approx. 50 mph/80 km/h.
With radar sensor: the brake intervention oc-curs to up to approx. 155 mph/250 km/h.
At speeds above approx. 130 mph/210 km/h, only a brief brake intervention will occur.
System limits
Safety information
Warning
Due to its limits, the system may not react, or it may react too late or in a manner that is not consistent with normal use. There may be a risk of accident or risk of damage to property. Actively intervene as warranted. Refer to the information in this Owner’s Manual regarding the scope of the system’s operation and limitations.
Detection capability
The system’s detection capability is limited.
Objects are only considered if they are within the detection range of the installed sensors and are detected by the system.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the area is monitored by cameras or radar sensors.
Thus, a system response might not come or might come late.
System limits of the sensors
Additional information:
Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 35.
Functional limitations
The system may be limited in the following situations:
- In tight curves.
With limitation of the driving stability control systems.
Up to 10 seconds after drive readiness is switched on via the Start/Stop button.
Approach control warning with light braking function
Principle
The Approach control warning with light braking function warns of a possible risk of collision and may brake independently.
In the event of an accident, the system may reduce impact speed.
General information
Sensors detect the traffic situation in their detection range.
The system issues a warning of a possible risk of collision with vehicles at speeds above ap-prox. 3 mph/5 km/h. The timing of warnings may vary with the current driving situation.
The system considers the driver’s vehicle handling when responding. If an active driving style is detected, warnings and brake interventions occur less frequently.
Safety information
Follow the safety information in Chapter “For-ward Collision Mitigation”.
Display in the instrument cluster
A warning icon is displayed when a collision with a detected vehicle is imminent.
Icon Meaning
Forward Collision Warning with a detected vehicle.
General risk of collision.
Warning function
The warning prompts the driver to intervene. Additional information:
Forward Collision Mitigation, refer to page 159.
System limits
General information
Follow the system limits in the “Forward Collision Mitigation” chapter.
Detection range
The following situations may not be detected, or only detected with a delay, for instance:
- Vehicle driving slowly in front and being approached at high speed.
Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front of you, or strongly decelerating vehicles.
Vehicles with unusual rear designs.
Two-wheeled vehicles ahead of you.
Upper speed limit
If the vehicle speed exceeds approx.
155 mph/250 km/h, the system is deactivated temporarily. When the vehicle slows down to below this speed, the system is reactivated.
Daytime Pedestrian Collision Mitigation
Principle
At speeds that are common in towns and cities, the Pedestrian Warning with City Brake function warns the driver of a possible risk of collision with pedestrians and cyclists, and brakes automatically if necessary.
In the event of an accident, the system may reduce impact speed.
General information
Sensors detect the traffic situation in their detection range.
The system issues a warning of a possible risk of collision with pedestrians at speeds above approx. 3 mph/5 km/h.
Safety information
Follow the safety information in Chapter For-ward Collision Mitigation.
Display in the instrument cluster
A warning icon is displayed when a collision with a detected pedestrian is imminent.
Icon Meaning
Risk of collision with a pedestrian.
General risk of collision.
Warning function
The warning prompts the driver to intervene. Additional information:
Forward Collision Mitigation, refer to page 159.
System limits
General information
Follow the system limits in the “Forward Collision Mitigation” chapter.
Detection range
The detection range in front of the vehicle is divided into two areas:
- Central area, arrow 1, directly in front of the vehicle.
Extended area, arrows 2, to the right and left of the central area.
A collision is imminent if pedestrians are located within the central area. A warning is is-sued about pedestrians who are located within the extended area only if they are moving in the direction of the central area.
The following situations may not be detected, for instance:
Partially covered pedestrians or bikes.
Pedestrians that are not detected as such because of their contour or posture.
Pedestrians with insufficient height.
Upper speed limit
Depending on vehicle equipment, the system responds to pedestrians when the vehicle peed is below 50 mph/80 km/h.
Lane Departure Warning
Principle
The lane departure warning alerts when the vehicle is about to run off the road or exit the lane.
General information
Sensors detect the traffic situation in their detection range.
The system issues a warning starting at a minimum speed. The minimum speed is country-specific and displayed on the control display.
Warnings are displayed in the instrument cluster. In addition, the steering wheel vibrates.
The system does not provide a warning if the turn signal is set in the respective direction be-fore exiting the lane.
Safety information
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driver’s personal judgment in assessing road and traffic situations. There is a risk of accident. Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch surrounding traffic closely and actively intervene where appropriate. Do not jerk the steering wheel in response to a warning.
Warning
Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a substitute for the driver’s personal judgment. Due to its limits, the system may not issue warnings or responses, or these may be is-sued late or in a manner that is not consistent with their normal use. There is a risk of accident. Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch surrounding traffic closely and actively intervene where appropriate.
Functional requirement
The camera must detect the lane boundaries for the lane departure warning to be active.
Sensors
The system is controlled by a camera behind the windshield.
Turning the Lane Departure Warning on/off
Turning on the system automatically
Depending on the national-market version, the system is automatically active after every departure.
Turning on system manually
The system is activated by setting the warning time.
Additional information:
Setting the warning time, refer to page 165.
Turning system off manually
Depending on vehicle equipment and national-market version, you must successively confirm the switch-off on the Control Display.
- MENU”
- “Vehicle apps”
- “Driving settings”
- “Driver Assistance”
- “Safety and warnings”
- “Lane Departure Warning”
- “Off”
Setting Lane Departure Warning Setting the warning time
- “MENU”
- “Vehicle apps”
- “Driving settings”
- “Driver Assistance”
- “Safety and warnings”
- “Lane Departure Warning”
- Select the desired setting.
- “Early”
- “Medium”
- “Reduced”
Some warnings are suppressed de-pending on the situation, for instance when purposely driving over pathway lines in curves or with dynamic passing without a turn signal.
Setting the intensity of the steering wheel vibration
- “MENU”
- “Vehicle apps”
- “Driving settings”
- “Driver Assistance”
- “Feedback via steering wheel”
- “Vibration intensity”
- Select the desired setting.
The setting is applied to all collision warning systems.
Depending on the national-market version: turning steering intervention on/off
- “MENU”
- “Vehicle apps”
- “Driving settings”
- “Driver Assistance”
- “Safety and warnings”
- “Lane Departure Warning”
- “Steering intervention”
Depending on the national-market version, the steering intervention is automatically active after every driving off.
Display in the instrument cluster
Different system statuses are displayed on the instrument cluster, depending on vehicle equipment and national-market version.
Icon Meaning
The icon is illuminated green: the system is turned on. A lane boundary has been detected on at least one side of the vehicle and the system is ready to intervene. Warnings will be issued.
Icon flashes green: the system is per-forming a steering intervention.
Warning function
If you leave the lane
If you leave the lane and if a lane boundary has been detected, the steering wheel vibrates in accordance with the steering wheel vibration setting.
When the turn signal is switched on in the corresponding direction before changing the lane, a warning is not issued.
Steering intervention
Depending on the equipment and the national-market version: if a lane marking is crossed in the speed range up to 130 mph/210 km/h, the system intervenes with a brief active steer-ing intervention in addition to vibrating. The system thus helps keep the vehicle in the lane. The steering intervention can be noticed on the steering wheel and can be manually over-ridden at any time. During an active steering intervention, the display in the instrument clus-ter will blink.
For instance, the steering intervention will be suppressed in the following situations:
- With hard accelerating or braking.
When blinking.
With hazard warning system switched on.
In driving situation with high driving dynamic
Warning signal
Depending on the national-market version: in the event of multiple active steering interventions 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 intervention. Beginning with the third steering intervention, a continuous warning will sound.
In addition, a Check Control message is displayed.
The warning signal and Check Control message advise to pay closer attention to the lane.
End of warning
For instance, the warning or an active steering intervention will be canceled in the following situations:
- Automatically after a few seconds.
When returning to your own lane.
With hard accelerating or braking.
With hazard warning system switched on.
When blinking.
While Dynamic Stability Control is adjusting or is disabled.
Immediately following a steering intervention by the vehicle systems.
With manual steering intervention.
When another driver assistance system is activated, if applicable.
Lane boundaries are not detected.
When the system limits are reached.
System limits
General information
Follow the system limits in the “Collision warning systems” chapter.
Functional limitations
The system may be limited in the following situations:
- In the event of missing, worn, poorly visible, merging, diverging, or multiple lane boundaries such as in construction areas.
- With lane boundaries that are covered in snow, ice, dirt or water.
- In tight corners or on narrow roads.
- With lane boundaries that are covered by objects.
- When driving very close to the vehicle in front of you.
- Up to 10 seconds after drive readiness is switched on via the Start/Stop button.
- While Dynamic Stability Control is disabled.
A Check Control message may be displayed when the system is limited. Depending on the national-market version, a yellow icon is also illuminated.
Active Blind Spot Detection
Principle
Active Blind Spot Detection detects vehicles in the blind spot or vehicles approaching from behind in the adjacent lane.
The light in the exterior mirror emits warnings at different steps.
General information
- Radar sensors monitor the area behind and next to the vehicle when traveling faster than a minimum speed.
The minimum speed is country-specific and displayed in the Active Blind Spot Detection menu.
The system indicates whether there are vehicles in your blind spot, arrow 1, or approaching from behind in an adjacent lane, arrow 2. The light in the exterior mirror lights up dimly.
Before you change lanes after setting the turn signal, the system issues a warning in the situations described above. The light in the exterior mirror flashes and the steering wheel vibrates.
When turning at a speed of up to approx.
12 mph/20 km/h, the steering wheel will not vibrate. - Safety information
Follow the safety information in the “Forward Collision Mitigation” chapter. - Sensors
The system is controlled by the following sensors: - Camera behind the windshield.
- Radar sensors, side, rear.
Turning Active Blind Spot
Detection on/off
- “MENU”
- “Vehicle apps”
- “Driving settings”
- “Driver Assistance”
- “Safety and warnings”
- “Active Blind Spot Detection”
- Select the desired setting.
Adjusting the Active Blind Spot Detection
Setting the warning time
- “MENU”
- “Vehicle apps”
- “Driving settings”
- “Driver Assistance”
- “Safety and warnings”
- “Active Blind Spot Detection”
- Select the desired setting.
Setting the intensity of the steering wheel vibration
- “MENU”
- “Vehicle apps”
- “Driving settings”
- “Driver Assistance”
- “Feedback via steering wheel”
- “Vibration intensity”
- Select the desired setting.
The setting is applied to all collision warning systems.
Warning function
Light in the exterior mirror
- The light in the exterior mirror warns of a possible collision.
- Prewarning
The dimmed light in the exterior mirror indicates when there are vehicles in the blind spot or approaching from behind. - Acute warning
In case of an acute warning, the steering wheel briefly vibrates and the light in the exterior mirror blinks brightly.
An acute warning is given when the following conditions are met: - Another vehicle is located in the critical area.
Your own vehicle is approaching the other - Depending on the system setting when the turn signal is turned on.
The warning stops when the other vehicle has left the critical area or the turn signal has been turned off.
Flashing of the light
A flashing of the light in exterior mirror during vehicle unlocking serves as a system self-test.
System limits
General information
Follow the system limits in the “Collision warning systems” chapter.
Upper speed limit
If the vehicle speed exceeds approx.
155 mph/250 km/h, the system is deactivated temporarily.
If the vehicle speed falls below approx.
155 mph/250 km/h, the system is reactivated.
Displaying warnings
Depending on the selected warning settings, e.g., warning time, more or fewer warnings can be displayed. However, there may also be an excess of unwarranted warnings of critical situations.
Functional limitations
The system may be limited in the following situations:
- When a vehicle is approaching at a speed much faster than your own.
In tight corners or on narrow roads.
The bumper is dirty, iced up or covered, for instance by stickers.
A Check Control message may be displayed when the system is limited. Depending on the national-market version, a yellow icon is also illuminated.
Rear-end collision preparation
Principle
Depending on the equipment and national-market version, the rear-end collision preparation can react to vehicles approaching from behind.
General information
Radar sensors monitor the area behind the vehicle.
When a vehicle approaches from the rear at a certain speed, the system can react as follows:
- Where applicable, the hazard warning flashers will be switched on.
Where applicable, the PreCrash functions are triggered. - Safety information
Follow the safety information in the “Forward Collision Mitigation” chapter. - Sensors
The system is controlled by the radar sensors on the sides and rear. -
Turning rear-end collision preparation on/off
- The system is automatically active when the vehicle is turned on.
The system is deactivated in the following situations: - When driving in reverse.
- System limits
General information
Follow the system limits in the “Collision warning systems” chapter. - Functional limitations
The system function may be limited in the following situations: - When a vehicle is approaching at a speed much faster than your own.
The speed of the approaching vehicle is very slow.
Cross traffic warning
Principle
At blind driveway exits or when driving out of perpendicular parking spaces, road users approaching from the side are detected sooner by the cross traffic warning than is possible from the driver’s seat.
General information
- The area behind the vehicle is monitored by sensors.
The system indicates approaching road users.
Follow the information in the “Parking assistance systems” chapter. - Safety information
- Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driver’s personal judgment in assessing the traffic situation. Based on the limits of the system, it cannot independently react to all traffic situations. There is a risk of accident. Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready to take over steering and braking at any time, and actively intervene where appropriate.
Sensors
The system is controlled by the radar sensors on the sides at the rear.
Turning on/turning off the cross traffic warning manually
- “MENU”
- “Vehicle apps”
- “Driving settings”
- “Driver Assistance”
- “Parking and maneuvering”
- “CROSS TRAFFIC WARNING”
- Select the desired setting.
Turning on the cross traffic warning automatically
If the system was activated on the control dis-play, it is automatically turned on as soon as the Park Distance Control or a camera view is active and a selector lever position is engaged.
If reverse gear is engaged, the rear system is switched on.
Depending on the national-market version, the system is automatically active when the vehicle is started.
Turning off the cross traffic warning automatically
The system is automatically turned off in the following situations:
- When the speed exceeds walking speed.
When a certain distance covered is exceeded.
Warning function
General information
The respective display is called up on the Control Display. A signal tone may sound and the light in the exterior mirror may flash.
Visual warning
Light in the exterior mirror
- The light in the exterior mirror flashes if vehicles are detected by the rear sensors and your own vehicle is moving in reverse.
- Display in the Park Distance Control view
- In the Park Distance Control view, the respective boundary area flashes red if vehicles are detected by the sensors.
- Depending on vehicle equipment: display in camera image
The respective boundary area, arrow 1, in the camera image flashes red if vehicles are detected by the sensors.
Yellow lines, arrow 2, mark the bumper of your own vehicle.
Acoustic warning
In addition to the visual warning, a signal tone sounds if your own vehicle moves into the respective direction.
Depending on the national-market version, the signal tone will already sound when the gear position is engaged.
System limits
System limits of the sensors
Additional information:
Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 35.
Functional limitations
The function can be limited, for instance in the following situations:
- In tight curves.
Crossing objects are moving at a very slow or a very fast speed.
Other objects that hide cross traffic are in the capture range of the sensors. - Depending on vehicle equipment: display in camera image
The respective boundary area, arrow 1, in the camera image flashes red if vehicles are detected by the sensors.
Yellow lines, arrow 2, mark the bumper of your own vehicle.
Acoustic warning
In addition to the visual warning, a signal tone sounds if your own vehicle moves into the respective direction.
Depending on the national-market version, the signal tone will already sound when the gear position is engaged.
System limits
System limits of the sensors
Additional information:
Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 35.
Functional limitations
The function can be limited, for instance in the following situations:
- In tight curves.
Crossing objects are moving at a very slow or a very fast speed.
Other objects that hide cross traffic are in the capture range of the sensors.
BMW Drive Recorder
Principle
The BMW Drive Recorder stores brief video recordings of the vehicle surroundings, e.g., to document surrounding traffic.
General information
Video recordings can be saved in different ways:
- Automatic storage of the recording. The function allows the documentation of the event of an accident.
Manual storage of the recording.
The function allows the documentation of traffic situations.
The assistance systems’ cameras are used to record, e.g., Panorama View.
Additionally, the following parameters are stored for the trip:
Date.
Time.
Vehicle speed.
Global Positioning System coordinates.
Data protection
The permissibility of recording and using video recordings is contingent upon the statutory regulations of the country in which the system is to be used. The user is responsible for the use of the system and compliance with respective applicable regulations.
The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends confirming there are no statutory or regulatory constraints on use of the system in your state or country prior to the initial use. In addition, the laws with respect to use of the system should be verified in regular intervals, especially when borders are frequently crossed.
Other drivers of the vehicle must be informed about the system. In addition, information about the system is required when handing off the vehicle.
Functional requirements
- Standby or drive readiness is switched on.
BMW Drive Recorder is activated.
Privacy Policy was accepted.
Recording type was selected.
Recording time was selected.
Activating/deactivating the BMW Drive Recorder
The BMW Drive Recorder must be activated before the first use of the recording function.
- “MENU”
- “All apps”
- “Drive Recorder”
- Accept Privacy Policy.
- “Settings”
- “Allow recording”
- Select the desired setting.
Recording functions
Automatic recording
Recordings are saved automatically when the vehicle sensors detect an accident.
The system saves recordings made up to 20 seconds before and after saving was triggered.
Manual recording
Using the button
Press and hold this button.- Via iDrive
Start the recording:
- “MENU”
- “All apps”
- “Drive Recorder”
- “Recording”
- “Start recording”
- Recording can also be started by selecting the widget on the Control Display.
The system saves recordings up to 20 seconds before and after storage is triggered
Recording playback and administration
Stored video recordings can be played back, exported and deleted.
For your own safety, the video recording is only displayed on the Control Display up to approx. 2 mph/3 km/h. In some national-market versions, the video recording is only displayed if the parking brake is engaged or if the selector lever is in the P position.
- “MENU”
- “All apps”
- “Drive Recorder”
- “Recordings”
- Select desired recording.
If a camera change occurred during the recording, different segments of the video can be selected.
Settings
General information
Various settings can be applied.
Recording type
- “MENU”
- “All apps”
- Drive Recorder”
- Settings”
- Select the desired setting.
Recording time
- “MENU”
- “All apps”
- “Drive Recorder”
- “Settings”
- Select the desired setting.
Cameras
Different cameras can be selected.
- “MENU”
- “All apps”
- “Drive Recorder”
- “Settings”
- “Cam. selection”
- Select desired camera.
In case of an accident, the system switches automatically to “All” cameras.
If driver assistance systems are active, their camera views are selected automatically.
System limits
In the event of serious accidents, it may not be possible to store recordings if the damage to the vehicle is too great or the power supply was interrupted.
Active Protection
Principle
Active Protection prepares occupants and the vehicle for a possible accident in critical driving or collision situations.
General information
Depending on vehicle equipment and national-market version, Active Protection consists of various PreCrash functions.
The system is used to detect certain critical driving situations that might lead to an accident. This includes the following critical driving situations:
- Emergency braking.
Severe understeering.
Severe oversteering.
Certain functions of several systems can, within the system limits, lead to Active Protection triggering:
- Forward Collision Warning with light braking function: automatic brake intervention.
Front collision mitigation: Brake Assistant
Rear-end collision preparation: detection of impending rear-end collisions. - Safety information
- Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driver’s personal judgment. Due to the system limits, critical situations might not be detected reliably or in time. There is a risk of accident. Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch surrounding traffic closely and actively intervene where appropriate.
Function
Depending on vehicle equipment: In critical accident situations, the following individual functions become active as needed:
- Automatic closing of the windows. The windows remain open with a small gap.
- The glass sunroof/panoramic glass sunroof closes automatically. The sun protection is also closed.
Automatic Positioning of the backrest for the front passenger seat.
Systems can be returned to the desired set-tings following a critical driving situation with-out accident.
PostCrash – iBrake
Principle
In certain accident situations, the PostCrash iBrake can automatically bring the vehicle to a standstill without intervention by the driver.
General information
The PostCrash iBrake can reduce the risk of a further collision and its consequences.
At standstill
After coming to a halt, the brake is released automatically.
Harder vehicle deceleration
In certain situations, it may be necessary to bring the vehicle to a halt more quickly than automatic braking allows.
To do this, quickly apply extra force to the brake. For a brief period, the brake pressure will be higher than the brake pressure that is achieved by the automatic braking function. Automatic brake actuation is interrupted.
Canceling automatic braking
It may be necessary to interrupt automatic braking in certain situations, for instance when making an evasive maneuver.
Cancel automatic braking:
- By pressing the brake pedal.
By pressing the accelerator pedal.
Fatigue alert
Principle
The Fatigue Alert can detect decreasing alert-ness or fatigue of the driver during long, monotonous trips, for instance on highways. The system recommends a break.
Safety information
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driver’s personal judgment in assessing one’s physical state. An increasing lack of alertness or fatigue may not be detected or not be detected in time. There is a risk of accident. Make sure that the driver is rested and alert. Adjust driving style to traffic conditions.
Function
The system is switched on each time drive-ready state is switched on.
After starting the trip, the system is trained to the driver, so that decreasing alertness or fatigue can be detected.
This procedure takes the following criteria into account:
- Personal driving style, for instance steering behavior.
Driving conditions, for instance time, length of trip. - Attention of the driver through the Driver Attention Camera.
Starting at approx. 43 mph/70 km/h, the system is active and can also display a break recommendation.
Break recommendation
Setting break recommendation
The fatigue alert is active automatically each time the drive-ready state is switched on and can thus display a break recommendation.
The break recommendation can also be switched on or off and adjusted via iDrive.
- “MENU”
- “Vehicle apps”
- “Driving settings”
- “Driver Assistance”
- “Safety and warnings”
- “Fatigue Alert”
- Select the desired setting.
Display
If the driver becomes less alert or fatigued, a message is displayed in the Control Display with the recommendation to take a break.
During the display, various settings can be selected.
After a break, another break recommendation cannot be displayed until after approximately 45 minutes.
System limits
System functionality may be limited. If system functionality is limited, either no warning is is-sued or an incorrect warning is issued. The system function may be limited in the following situations:
- When the time is set incorrectly.
When the vehicle speed is mainly below about 43 mph/70 km/h.
With a sporty driving style, such as during rapid acceleration or when cornering fast.
In active driving situations, such as when changing lanes frequently.
When the road condition is poor.
In the event of strong side winds.
The system is reset approx. 45 minutes after parking the vehicle, for instance in the case of a break during longer trips on highways.
Driver Attention Camera
Principle
Depending on the equipment, a camera in the instrument cluster monitors the driver activity or the driver’s direction of view.
General information
For support by assistance systems, the attention of the driver is analyzed by evaluating the head position and eye opening of the driver.
For full operability, make sure that the field of view of the Driver Attention Camera is not ob-structed.
Overview
Depending on the equipment, the instrument cluster has up to 3 infrared light sources. Depending on the light conditions, they can be visible when the vehicle is in standby mode.
System limits
The Driver Attention Camera may not be fully functional in the following situations:
- When the Driver Attention Camera is covered by the steering wheel.
With sunglasses with high protection from infrared light. -
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Power windows 
Exterior mirror adjustment button Seating comfort features Memory function Central locking system
Unlocking
Locking
Lights Light switch 
Lights off Daytime driving lights 
Parking light
Automatic headlight control Adaptive lighting functions Automatic High Beam Assistant 
Low beams 
Instrument lighting 
Right roadside parking light 
Left roadside parking light
Pitman arm, left Turn signal
High beams, headlight flasher
Automatic High Beam Assistant
Trip data meter 
Manual Speed Limiter
Depending on the equipment
Cruise Control on/off 
Depending on the equipment: Active Cruise Control on/off 
Cruise Control: store the speed Speed Limit Assistant: accept suggested speed
Continuing cruise control
Interrupting Cruise Control
Active Cruise Control: increase distance
Active Cruise Control: reduce distance
Cruise Control rocker switch
Displaying menu bar in the instrument cluster
Volume, 
Voice activation system 
Selecting menu contents in the instrument cluster
For telephone, 
Thumbwheel for selecting con-figuration menus for the instrument cluster and Head-up display 
Wipers 
Rain sensor
Cleaning the windshield 
Horn, entire surface
Steering wheel heating
Unlocking the hood 
Opening and closing cargo area
Hazard warning system
Rear window defroster
Defrost function
Adjusting the volume
Station/title forward
Station/title back
Automatic Hold
Parking brake
Driving Dynamics Control 
SPORT drive mode COMFORT drive mode
ECO PRO drive mode
Turning drive readiness on/off
Auto Start/Stop function
Parking assistance systems
Panorama view
Dynamic Stability Control
Emergency Call, SOS 
Operating the electric glass sun-roof
Indicator light, front passenger airbag
Reading lights
Interior lights 
Press the button with the front doors closed. The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.
Press the button on the steering wheel.
Fold the exterior mirror in and out.
Adjust the exterior mirrors.
Select mirror, Automatic Curb Moni-tor.
Set the desired position.
Turn the button to adjust the volume.
Change the entertainment source.
Press once: changes the station/track.
Press and hold: fast forward/rewind the track.
“Accept”
Press the button on the steering wheel.
Comply with the relevant environmental protection regulations when disposing of coolant and coolant additives.
The warning light lights up: Emissions are deteriorating. Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible.
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Hazard warning system button
SOS button
Inflation was not carried out accord-ing to specifications, for instance when the tire has not been sufficiently inflated or in the case of a natural steady tire pressure loss.
A yellow warning light is illuminated in the instrument cluster.
There is a tire pressure loss.
There is a flat tire or a major tire pressure loss.
ECO PRO
When driving above the efficient range, an arrow will be displayed.
Press the button.
Compatibility
Automatic program.
Temperature.
Air conditioning.
Maximum cooling.
Air recirculation mode.
Automatic recirculated-air control.
Fresh air.
Air flow.
Air distribution.
SYNC program.
Seat heating.
Defrost function.
Rear window defroster.
Temperature.
Air distribution.
Seat heating.
Switching off.
Seat heating.
The temperature can be set in-dividually for driver and front passenger in the air conditioning bar.
Pressing the upper or lower side of the button repeatedly: decrease or in-crease air flow.
Air distribution.
Press the button repeatedly. Select the desired setting.
Icon in the center console at the top.
Press the button on the vehicle key three times within 1 second.
In the instrument cluster:
Icon in the center console at the top.
Park assistance button
Panorama View
“Rear view camera”
“Only park. sensors”
No search for Automatic Parking Assistant offers.
Search for Automatic Parking As-sistant offers is active.
Automatic Parking Assistant: if the icon is green, the Automatic Parking Assistant is active. The system as-sumes vehicle control.
Settings”
Press the button.
The Automatic Parking Assistant is switched on and parking space search
“Back-Up Assistant”
Current speed limit.
Depending on the national-market version, it is possible to switch between the units of measurement.
No data on current speed limit available.
Speed Limit Info not available.
System on/off.
Store current speed.
Rocker switch: Changing the speed limit.
Cruise control on/off.
Continue cruise control with the last setting.
Interrupt cruise control.
Indicator light green: system is ac-tive.
The icon is displayed when the set speed is reached.
Increase the distance.
Reduce distance.
Vehicle icon white:
Green icon:
Gray icon: System interrupted.
Vehicle icon flashes red and a signal sounds:
The icon is displayed when the dis-tance from the vehicle traveling ahead is too short.
Accept suggested speed manually.
Rocker switch:
Depending on the equipment version, the indicator light illuminates green, together with the icon for a speed control system:
Indicator light illuminates green: the detected speed limit can be applied with the SET button.
DSC OFF
Indicator light illuminates: Dynamic Stability Control is deactivated.
Indicator light pulsates: Dynamic Sta-bility Control controls the drive and brake forces. The vehicle is stabilized.
Display the menu bar on the instrument cluster.
Press the corresponding arrow key to move the selection.
Turn knurled wheel: scroll se-lection up or down. Press knurled wheel: confirm selection.
Press the button on the steering wheel.
Press the button on the steering wheel. A menu bar is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Seat belt on the driver’s seat is not buckled. Additional information:
Indicator light comes on briefly: indi-cates that the entire airbag system and seat belt tensioners are operational when drive readiness is switched on. Indicator light illuminates continuously: there is a malfunction. Have the vehicle checked immediately by an authorized service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
The parking brake is set. Additional information: Parking brake
Malfunction in the brake system, braking assistance may be faulty. Continue to drive moderately. Avoid abrupt braking, take longer braking distance into account.
Have the vehicle checked immediately by an authorized service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Indicator light illuminates or flashes in conjunction with an acoustic signal if a collision is imminent . Additional information:
Indicator light illuminates: risk of collision with a person has been detected. Increased awareness is required. Indicator light flashes and an acoustic signal sounds: collision with a person is imminent. In-tervene immediately yourself according to the situation.
Indicator light illuminates: risk of col-lision, e.g., with a vehicle. Increased awareness is required. Indicator light flashes and an acoustic signal sounds: collision with a vehicle is imminent. In-tervene immediately yourself according to the situation.
Indicator light flashes and an acoustic signal sounds: braking and evading.
System malfunction. Steerability is limited during emergency braking.
Avoid abrupt braking. Take the longer braking distance into account. Have the system immediately checked by an authorized service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Depending on vehicle equipment and national-market version: function restriction detected, e.g., due to low sun or because the system has failed. You may or because the system has failed. You may continue driving. If necessary, follow the instructions from Check Control messages. Additional information: Forward Collision Mitigation
Depending on the equipment and national-market version: the system is turned off. Additional information: Forward Collision Mitigation
Indicator light pulsates: Dynamic Stability Control controls the drive and brake forces. The vehicle is stabilized. Reduce speed and modify your driving style to the driving circumstances. Indicator light is illuminated: Dynamic Stability Control has malfunctioned or is initializing. No driving stabilization. Have the system immediately checked by an authorized service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
The Dynamic Stability Control is deactivated or the Dynamic Traction Control is activated. Additional information:
The flat tire monitor reports tire pressure loss in a tire. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers.
Steering system may be faulty. Have the system checked by an authorized service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
The warning light lights up: Emissions are deteriorating. Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Turn signal is on. Unusually rapid blinking of the indicator light indicates that a turn signal bulb has failed.
Parking lights are switched on. Additional information: Parking lights low beams
The system is active. Additional information: Cruise control
Indicator light illuminates: a vehicle has been detected ahead of you. The vehicle icon goes out if no vehicle in front is detected.
Depending on vehicle equipment, the indicator light illuminates green, together with the icon for a cruise control system. Speed Limit Assistant is active and detected speed limits can be applied manually for the displayed system.
High beams have been switched on. Additional information: High beams
Seat belt on the passenger seat or an-other seat in the vehicle is not buckled. Additional information: Seat belts
Indicator light is illuminated: the system is interrupted. Additional information: Manual Speed Limiter
The system is interrupted. Additional information: Cruise control
Indicator light is illuminated: the system is interrupted. Indicator light flashes: the conditions are not adequate for the system to work. The system was deactivated but applies the brakes until you actively resume control by pressing on the brake pedal or accelerator pedal.
No Distance Control displayed since the accelerator pedal is being pressed.
To hide Check Control messages, press the left arrow button on the steering wheel.
At least one Check Control message is displayed or stored.
Turn the knurled wheel: display the entertainment list or scroll up or down in the list. Press knurled wheel: confirm selection.
Press the corresponding arrow key to change the entertainment source.
Show list of most recent tele-phone calls.
In continuous manual mode M: Optimal gear is engaged.
With shift paddles: temporary manual mode.
With shift paddles: Sport program.
Shift information.
Blue icon: cold drivetrain. White icon: increased drive system temperature, for instance due to sustained or high power demand when driving on mountain roads.
Depending on vehicle equipment and national-market version: Drive power limitation defined via the BMW Digital Key.
System-related functional limitation. A Check Control message is displayed in addition where applicable.
The lettering OFF in the instrument cluster indicates that drive-ready state is switched off and standby state is switched on.
The READY message in the instrument cluster indicates that the Auto Start/Stop function is ready to start the engine automatically.
A red indicator light is displayed.
Press the button on the steering wheel. A menu bar is displayed in the instrument cluster.
The yellow indicator light illuminates, once the fuel reserve is reached.
“Flat Tire Monitor”: Status of the flat tire monitor
“Tire Pressure Monitor”: status of the Tire Pressure Monitor
“Engine oil level”: electronic oil measurement
“Check Control”: displaying stored Check Control messages
“Required services”: displaying service notifications
The display in the instrument cluster indicates that the Auto Start/Stop function is ready for an automatic engine start.
Press the button. LED comes on: Auto Start/Stop function is deactivated.
The selector lever position is displayed, for example P.
Turn on drive-ready state.
SPORT
COMFORT
ECO PRO
The selected driving mode is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Parking brake
The indicator light in the instrument cluster illuminates red.
The indicator light lights up green. Automatic Hold is activated. After every vehicle restart, the last selected setting is active.
After stopping, the vehicle is automat-ically secured against rolling away as soon as the indicator light illuminates green.
Press the button.
Press the front/rear section of the button:
Press the front section of the but-ton:
Seat belt on the driver’s seat is not buckled.
Seat belt on the passenger seat or another seat in the ve-hicle is not buckled.
Seat belt is buckled on the cor-responding seat.
Seat belt is not buckled on the corresponding seat.
Fold the exterior mirror in and out.
Adjust the exterior mirrors.
Select mirror, Automatic Curb Moni-tor.
Press the button.
To change over to the other mirror: Slide the switch.
Press the button.
Set the desired position.
Unlock.
Lock. Remote Engine Start, refer to (
Unlock the trunk.
Panic mode.
Have old batteries disposed of by an authorized service center or another qualified service center or repair shop or take them to a collection point.
Press the button on the vehicle key. If only the driver’s door and fuel filler flap have been unlocked due to the settings, press the button on the vehicle key again to unlock the other vehicle access points. After opening one of the front doors, the vehicle is ready for operation. The lighting functions may depend on the ambient brightness.
Press the button on the vehicle key.
Press the button on the vehicle key for approx. 1 second.
Lock.
Unlock.
Press the button with the front doors closed.
Press the button.
Press and hold the button on the vehicle key after unlocking.
Power windows
Press the switch to the resistance point. The window opens while the switch is being held.
Press the switch beyond the resist-ance point. The window opens automatically. Pressing the switch again stops the motion.
Opening/closing the glass sun-roof/sun protection.
Briefly press out the switch twice in succession toward the rear past the resistance point.