Deutsch
EnglishControls -> Safety for your BMW 5 Series 2010-2017
Safety
Controls
Safety
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
Airbags
1
2
3
Front airbag, driver
Front airbag, front passenger
Head airbag
4
5
Side airbag
Knee airbags
Front airbags
Head airbags
Front airbags help protect the driver and front
passenger by responding to frontal impacts in
which safety belts alone cannot provide ade‐
quate restraint.
In a lateral impact, the head airbag supports
the head.
Knee airbag
The knee airbag supports the legs in a frontal
impact.
Side airbags
In a lateral impact, the side airbag supports the
side of the body in the chest and lap area.
97
Controls
Safety
▷
Never modify either the individual compo‐
nents or the wiring in the airbag system.
This also applies to steering wheel covers,
the dashboard, the seats, the roof pillars
and the sides of the headliner.◀
Protective action
Airbags are not triggered in every impact situa‐
tion, e.g., in less severe accidents or rear-end
collisions.
Information on how to ensure the optimal
protective effect of the airbags
Even when all instructions are followed closely,
injury from contact with the airbags cannot be
ruled out in certain situations.
▷
▷
Keep at a distance from the airbags.
Always grasp the steering wheel on the
steering wheel rim, holding your hands at
the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions, to
keep the danger of injury to your hands or
arms as low as possible if the airbag is trig‐
gered.
The ignition and inflation noise may lead to
short-term and, in most cases, temporary
hearing impairment in sensitive individuals.
In the case of a malfunction, deactivation
and after triggering of the airbags
Do not touch the individual components imme‐
diately after the system has been triggered;
otherwise, there is the danger of burns.
▷
▷
▷
There should be no people, animals, or ob‐
jects between an airbag and a person.
Do not use the cover of the front airbag on
the front passenger side as a storage area.
Only have the airbags checked, repaired or dis‐
mantled and the airbag generator scrapped by
your service center or a workshop that has the
necessary authorization for handling explo‐
sives.
Keep the dashboard and window on the
front passenger side clear, i.e., do not
cover with adhesive labels or coverings,
and do not attach holders such as for navi‐
gation instruments and mobile phones.
Non-professional attempts to service the sys‐
tem could lead to failure in an emergency or
undesired triggering of the airbag, either of
which could result in injury.◀
▷
▷
Make sure that the front passenger is sit‐
ting correctly, i.e., keeps his or her feet and
legs in the footwell; otherwise, leg injuries
can occur if the front airbag is triggered.
Warnings and information on the airbags are
also found on the sun visors.
Do not place slip covers, seat cushions or
other objects on the front passenger seat
that are not approved specifically for seats
with integrated side airbags.
Functional readiness of the airbag
system
When the ignition is switch on, the
warning lamp in the instrument cluster
lights up briefly and thereby indicates
the operational readiness of the entire airbag
system and the belt tensioner.
▷
▷
Do not hang pieces of clothing, such as
jackets, over the backrests.
Make sure that occupants keep their heads
away from the side airbag and do not rest
against the head airbag; otherwise, injuries
can occur if the airbags are triggered.
Airbag system malfunctioning
▷
▷
▷
Do not remove the airbag restraint system.
Do not remove the steering wheel.
▷
Warning lamp does not come on when the
ignition is turned on.
Do not apply adhesive materials to the air‐
bag cover panels, cover them or modify
them in any way.
▷
The warning lamp lights up continuously.
98
Safety
Controls
When there is a malfunction, have the
airbag system checked immediately
▷
Do not attach covers, cushions, ball mats
or other items to the front passenger seat
unless they are specifically recommended
by the manufacturer of your vehicle.
When there is a malfunction, have the airbag
system checked immediately; otherwise, there
is a risk that the system does not function as
expected in the event of an accident despite
corresponding severity of the accident.◀
▷
▷
Do not place any electronic devices on the
passenger seat if a child restraint system is
to be installed on it.
Do not place objects under the seat that
could press against the seat from below.
Automatic deactivation of the front
passenger airbags
Indicator lamp for the front passenger
airbags
The system determines whether the front pas‐
senger seat is occupied by measuring the re‐
sistance of the human body.
The front, knee, and side airbag on the front
passenger side are activated or deactivated
accordingly.
Leave feet in the footwell
Make sure that the front passenger
keeps his or her feet in the footwell; otherwise,
the front passenger airbags may not function
properly.◀
The indicator lamp for the front passenger air‐
bags indicates the operating state of the front
passenger airbags.
Child restraint fixing system in the front
passenger seat
The lamp indicates whether the airbags are ac‐
tivated or deactivated.
Before transporting a child on the front pas‐
senger seat, refer to the safety notes and in‐
structions under Children on the front passen‐
ger seat.◀
▷
The indicator lamp lights up
when a child who is properly
seated in a child restraint fix‐
ing system intended for that
purpose is detected on the
seat or the seat is empty.
The airbags on the front
passenger side are not acti‐
vated.
Malfunction of the automatic
deactivation system
When transporting older children and adults,
the front passenger airbags may be deacti‐
vated in certain sitting positions. In this case,
the indicator lamp for the front passenger air‐
bags lights up.
▷
The indicator lamp does not light up when,
for example, a correctly seated person of
sufficient size is detected on the seat. The
airbags on the front passenger side are ac‐
tivated.
In this case, change the sitting position so that
the front passenger airbags are activated and
the indicator lamp goes out.
If it is not possible to activate the airbags, have
the person sit in the rear.
To make sure that the occupied seat cushion
can be evaluated correctly
99
Controls
Safety
Detected child seats
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM
The system generally detects children seated
in a child seat, especially in the child seats that
were required by NHTSA when the vehicle was
manufactured. After installing a child seat,
make sure that the indicator lamp for the front
passenger airbags lights up. This indicates
that the child seat has been detected and the
front passenger airbags are not activated.
The concept
The system monitors tire pressure in the four
mounted tires. The system warns you if there
is a significant loss of pressure in one or more
tires. For this purpose, sensors in the tire
valves measure the tire pressure and tire tem‐
perature.
Strength of the driver's and front
passenger airbag
The strength with which the driver's and front
passenger airbags are triggered depends on
the position of the driver's and front passenger
seats.
Hints
Tire damage due to external factors
Sudden tire damage caused by external
influences cannot be indicated in advance.◀
Pay attention to the other information and indi‐
cations under Tire inflation pressure, refer to
page 175, as well when using the system.
To maintain the accuracy of this function over
the long-term, calibrate the front seats when a
corresponding message appears on the Con‐
trol Display.
Functional requirements
The system must have been reset with the
correct tire inflation pressure; otherwise, relia‐
ble signaling of tire pressure loss is not en‐
sured.
Calibrating the front seats
A corresponding message appears on the
Control Display.
Reset the system again after each correction
of the tire inflation pressure and after every tire
or wheel change.
1. Move the respective seat forward all the
way.
2. Move the respective seat forward again. It
moves forward briefly.
Always use wheels with TPM electronics to
ensure that the system will operate properly.
3. Readjust the seat to the desired position.
The calibration procedure is completed when
the message on the Control Display disap‐
pears.
Status display
The current status of the Tire Pressure Moni‐
tor TPM can be displayed on the Control Dis‐
play, e.g., whether or not the TPM is active.
If the message continues to be displayed, re‐
peat the calibration.
1. "Vehicle Info"
If the message does not disappear after a re‐
peat calibration, have the system checked as
soon as possible.
2. "Vehicle status"
3.
"Tire Pressure Monitor"
The status is displayed.
Unobstructed area of movement
Ensure that the area of movement of the
seats is unobstructed to avoid personal injury
or damage to objects.◀
Status display
The tire and system status is indicated by the
color of the wheels and a text message on the
Control Display.
100
Safety
Controls
After a successfully completed Reset, the
wheels on the Control Display are shown in
green and "Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)
active" is displayed.
All wheels green
System is active and will issue a warning rela‐
tive to the tire inflation pressures stored during
the last reset.
The trip can be interrupted at any time. If you
drive away again, the reset resumes automati‐
cally.
One wheel is yellow
A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure in
the indicated tire.
Low tire pressure message
All wheels are yellow
A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure in
several tires.
The yellow warning lamp lights up. A
Check Control message is displayed.
▷
There is a flat tire or a major loss in
tire inflation pressure.
Wheels, gray
The system cannot detect a flat tire. Reasons
for this may be:
▷
No reset was performed for the system.
The system therefore issues a warning
based on the tire pressures before the last
reset.
▷
▷
The system is being reset.
Malfunction.
1. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.
Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐
vers.
Additional information
The status display additionally shows the cur‐
rent tire inflation pressures and tire tempera‐
tures. The values shown are current measure‐
ment values and may vary depending on
driving style or weather conditions.
2. Identify the damaged wheel. Do so by
checking the tire inflation pressure using
the Mobility System. Correcting the tire in‐
flation pressure, refer to page 182.
3. Repair flat tire with the Mobility System, re‐
fer to page 180, or replace the damaged
wheel.
Carry out reset
Reset the system after each correction of the
tire inflation pressure and after every tire or
wheel change.
Required inflation pressure check
message
1. "Vehicle Info"
A Check Control message is displayed.
2. "Vehicle status"
Check the tire inflation pressure and carry out
a reset of the system.
3.
"Perform reset"
In some cases, a wheel was changed without
having carried out a reset.
4. Start the engine - do not drive away.
5. Carry out the reset with "Perform reset".
6. Drive away.
System limits
The tires are shown in gray and the status is
displayed.
The system does not function properly if a re‐
set has not been carried out, e.g., a flat tire is
reported even though the tire inflation pres‐
sures are correct.
After driving faster than 19 mph/30 km/h for a
short period, the tire inflation pressures set are
accepted as reference values. The reset is
completed automatically during driving.
101
Controls
Safety
The tire pressure depends on the temperature
of the tire. If the tire temperature rises, e.g.,
due to driving or because of the heat of the
Sun, the tire inflation pressure increases also.
The tire pressure is reduced when the tire
temperature falls again. This behavior may
cause a warning to be issued if temperatures
fall very sharply.
the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you
should stop and check your tires as soon as
possible, and inflate them to the proper pres‐
sure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated
tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to
tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel ef‐
ficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the
vehicle's handling and stopping ability. Please
note that the TPMS is not a substitute for
proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's
responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure,
even if under-inflation has not reached the
level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low
tire pressure telltale. Your vehicle has also
been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indi‐
cator to indicate when the system is not oper‐
ating properly. The TPMS malfunction indica‐
tor is combined with the low tire pressure
telltale. When the system detects a malfunc‐
tion, the telltale will flash for approximately one
minute and then remain continuously illumi‐
nated. This sequence will continue upon sub‐
sequent vehicle start-ups as long as the mal‐
function exists. When the malfunction indicator
is illuminated, the system may not be able to
detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of
reasons, including the installation of replace‐
ment or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle
that prevent the TPMS from functioning prop‐
erly. Always check the TPMS malfunction tell‐
tale after replacing one or more tires or wheels
on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement
or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS
to continue to function properly.
Malfunction
The yellow warning lamp flashes and
then lights up continuously. A Check
Control message is displayed. No flat
tire or loss of tire pressure can be detected.
Display in the following situations:
▷
A wheel without TPM electronics is fitted:
have the service center check it if neces‐
sary.
▷
▷
▷
Malfunction: have the system checked by
your service center.
TPM was unable to complete the reset.
Reset the system again.
Disturbance by systems or devices with
the same radio frequency: after leaving the
area of the disturbance, the system auto‐
matically becomes active again.
Declaration according to NHTSA/
FMVSS 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring
System
Each tire, including the spare (if provided)
should be checked monthly when cold and in‐
flated to the inflation pressure recommended
by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your
vehicle has tires of a different size than the size
indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation
pressure label, you should determine the
proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has
been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pres‐
sure telltale when one or more of your tires is
significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when
FTM Flat Tire Monitor
The concept
The system does not measure the actual infla‐
tion pressure in the tires.
It detects a pressure loss in a tire by comparing
the rotational speeds of the individual wheels
while moving.
102
Safety
Controls
In the event of a pressure loss, the diameter
and therefore the rotational speed of the corre‐
sponding wheel change. This is detected and
reported as a flat tire.
Indication of a flat tire
The yellow warning lamp lights up. A
Check Control message is displayed.
There is a flat tire or a major loss in tire
inflation pressure.
Functional requirements
The system must have been initialized when
the tire inflation pressure was correct; other‐
wise, reliable signaling of a flat tire is not en‐
sured. Initialize the system after each correc‐
tion of the tire inflation pressure and after
every tire or wheel change.
1. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.
Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐
vers.
2. Identify the damaged wheel. Do so by
checking the tire inflation pressure using
the Mobility System. If the tire inflation
pressure in all tires is correct, the Flat Tire
Monitor may not have been initialized. In
this case, initialize the system.
Status display
The current status of the Flat Tire Monitor can
be displayed on the Control Display, e.g.,
whether or not the FTM is active.
3. Repair flat tire with the Mobility System, re‐
fer to page 180, or replace the damaged
wheel.
1. "Vehicle Info"
2. "Vehicle status"
System limits
3.
"Flat Tire Monitor (FTM)"
Sudden tire damage
The status is displayed.
Sudden serious tire damage caused by
external influences cannot be indicated in ad‐
vance.◀
Initialization
The initialization process adopts the set infla‐
tion tire pressures as reference values for the
detection of a flat tire. Initialization is started by
confirming the inflation pressures.
A natural, even pressure loss in all four tires
cannot be detected. Therefore, check the tire
inflation pressure regularly.
Do not initialize the system when driving with
snow chains.
The system could be delayed or malfunction in
the following situations:
▷
▷
When the system has not been initialized.
1. "Vehicle Info"
When driving on a snowy or slippery road
surface.
2. "Vehicle status"
3.
"Perform reset"
▷
▷
Sporty driving style: slip in the drive
wheels, high lateral acceleration.
4. Start the engine - do not drive away.
5. Start the initialization with "Perform reset".
6. Drive away.
When driving with snow chains.
The initialization is completed while driving,
which can be interrupted at any time.
Intelligent Safety
The initialization automatically continues when
driving resumes.
The concept
Depending on how the vehicle is equipped, In‐
telligent Safety consists of one or more of the
103
Controls
Safety
following systems, which can help to avoid an
imminent collision. These systems are active
automatically every time the engine is started
using the Start/Stop button:
Collision warning with City
Braking function
The concept
▷
Collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion, refer to page 104.
The system can help to prevent accidents. If
an accident cannot be prevented, the system
helps to reduce the collision speed.
▷
Pedestrian warning, refer to page 106.
The system issues a warning if there is immi‐
nent danger of a collision and if so brakes inde‐
pendently.
Note
Personal responsibility
The system does not serve as a substi‐
tute for the driver's personal judgment of the
traffic situation.
The automatic braking intervention is done
with limited force and duration.
The system is controlled via a camera in the
base of the mirror.
Be aware of the traffic situation and the vehi‐
cle's surroundings at all times, otherwise an
accident is still possible despite all warnings.◀
The collision warning is available even if cruise
control has been deactivated.
When the vehicle is intentionally brought close
to a vehicle, the collision warning is delayed to
avoid false warnings.
At a glance
Button in the vehicle
General information
The system issues a two-phase warning of a
danger of collision with vehicles at speeds
above approx. 3 mph/5 km/h. The time of these
warnings may vary depending on the current
driving situation.
Up to approx. 35 mph/60 km/h a braking inter‐
vention occurs when appropriate.
Detection range
Intelligent Safety button
Switching on/off
The Intelligent Safety systems are automati‐
cally active after each engine start via the start/
stop button.
Press the button: the systems are
switched off. The LED goes out.
Press the button: the systems are switched off.
The LED lights up.
Vehicles are observed when they are traveling
in the same direction of movement if they are
Settings can be made on the Control Display.
104
Safety
Controls
located within the detection range of the sys‐
tem.
Symbol Measure
The vehicle lights up red: prewarn‐
ing.
At a glance
Increase braking and distance.
Button in the vehicle
The vehicle flashes red and an
acoustic signal sounds: acute warn‐
ing.
You are requested to intervene by
braking or making an evasive ma‐
neuver.
Braking intervention
The warning prompts the driver himself to in‐
tervene. During the warning, the maximum
braking force is used, even with light pressure
on the brake pedal. In addition, if there is a risk
of collision, the system can assist with a slight
braking intervention. The intervention can
bring a vehicle traveling at slow speed to a
complete stop.
Intelligent Safety button
Switching on/off
Switching on automatically
The system is automatically active every time
the engine is started using the Start/Stop but‐
ton.
Manual transmission: During a braking inter‐
vention up until reaching a complete stop, the
engine may be shut down.
The braking intervention is executed only if
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on
and Dynamic Traction Control DTC is acti‐
vated.
Switching off
The system is only switched off until the next
time the engine is started with the Start/Stop
button.
The braking intervention can be interrupted by
pressing on the accelerator or by actively mov‐
ing the steering wheel.
Press the button.
The LED goes out.
When towing or tow-starting the vehicle,
switch off the collision warning with braking
function to prevent undesired interventions.
Warning with braking function
Adapting your speed and driving style
System limits
The warning does not relieve the driver
of the responsibility to adapt his or her driving
speed and style to the traffic conditions.◀
Be alert
Due to system limitations, warnings may
be not be issued at all, or may be issued late or
improperly. Therefore, always be alert and
ready to intervene; otherwise, there is the dan‐
ger of an accident occurring.◀
Display
If a collision with a vehicle detected in this way
is imminent, a warning symbol appears on the
instrument cluster and in the Head-up Display.
105
Controls
Safety
The function is subdivided into the following
systems:
Detection range
The system's detection capabilities are limited.
▷
During daytime: Pedestrian warning with
city braking function, refer to page 106
This may result in the warning not being is‐
sued or being issued late.
▷
At night: Night Vision with pedestrian de‐
tection, refer to page 108
For example, the following situations may not
be detected:
▷
Slow moving vehicles when you approach
them at high speed.
Pedestrian warning with city
braking function
▷
Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front of
you or sharply decelerating vehicles.
▷
▷
▷
Vehicles with an unusual rear appearance.
Two-wheeled vehicles ahead of you.
Pedestrians.
The concept
The system can help to prevent accidents with
pedestrians.
The system issues a warning in the city driving
speed area if there is imminent danger of a col‐
lision with pedestrians and includes a braking
function.
Functional limitations
The system may not be fully functional in the
following situations:
▷
In heavy fog, rain, sprayed water or snow‐
fall.
The system is controlled via the camera in the
base of the interior mirror.
▷
▷
In tight curves.
General information
If the driving stability control systems are
limited or deactivated, for example, DSC
OFF.
The system issues a warning with brightness
staring at approx. 6 mph/10 km/h to approx.
35 mph/60 km/h regarding a possible risk of
collision with pedestrians and assists with a
brake intervention shortly before a collision.
▷
▷
▷
If the camera in the mirror or the radar sen‐
sor is dirty or obscured.
During calibration of the camera immedi‐
ately after vehicle shipment.
It responds to persons that are within the de‐
tection range of the system.
If there is constant dimming because of
oncoming light, for example, from the sun
low in the sky.
Detection range
Prewarning sensitivity
Depending on the set prewarning time, this
may result in increased false warnings.
Pedestrian warning
Depending on how the vehicle is equipped, the
function warns of an imminent collision with
pedestrians during daytime or nighttime.
The warning area in front of the vehicle is div‐
ided into two areas.
106
Safety
Controls
▷
▷
Central area, arrow 1, directly in front of the
vehicle.
Switching on/off
Switching on automatically
Expanded area, arrow 2, to the right and
left.
The system is automatically active every time
the engine is started using the Start/Stop but‐
ton.
A collision is imminent if pedestrians are lo‐
cated 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.
Switching off
Press the button: the systems are
switched off. The LED goes out.
Press the button: the systems are switched off.
The LED lights up.
At a glance
Button in the vehicle
Warning with braking function
Adapting your speed and driving style
The warning does not relieve the driver
of the responsibility to adapt his or her driving
speed and style to the traffic conditions.◀
Display
If a collision with a person detected in this way
is imminent, a warning symbol appears on the
instrument cluster and in the Head-up Display.
Intelligent Safety button
The red symbol is displayed and a sig‐
nal sounds.
Camera
Intervene immediately by braking or
making an evasive maneuver.
Braking intervention
The warning prompts the driver himself to in‐
tervene. During the warning, the maximum
braking force is used, even with light pressure
on the brake pedal. In addition, if there is a risk
of collision, the system can assist with a slight
braking intervention. The intervention can
bring a vehicle traveling at slow speed to a
complete stop.
The camera is located near the base of the
mirror.
Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐
terior rear view mirror clean and clear.
Manual transmission: During a braking inter‐
vention up until reaching a complete stop, the
engine may be shut down.
The braking intervention is executed only if
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on
107
Controls
Safety
and Dynamic Traction Control DTC is acti‐
vated.
▷
▷
Up to 10 seconds after the start of the en‐
gine, via the Start/Stop knob.
The braking intervention can be interrupted by
pressing on the accelerator or by actively mov‐
ing the steering wheel.
During calibration of the camera immedi‐
ately after vehicle shipment.
When towing or tow-starting the vehicle,
switch off the pedestrian warning to prevent
undesired interventions.
Night Vision with Pedestrian
and Animal Detection
System limits
The concept
Night Vision with pedestrian and animal detec‐
tion is a night vision system.
Be alert
Due to system limitations, warnings may
be not be issued at all, or may be issued late or
improperly. Therefore, always be alert and
ready to intervene; otherwise, there is the dan‐
ger of an accident occurring.◀
An infrared camera records the area in front of
the vehicle and issues a warning if it detects
pedestrians and animals on the street. Warm
objects that are similar in shape to human be‐
ings or animals are detected by the system. If
necessary, the heat image can be displayed on
the Control Display.
Detection range
The detection capability of the camera is lim‐
ited.
Heat image
This may result in the warning not being is‐
sued or being issued late.
For example, the following situations may not
be detected:
▷
▷
Partially covered pedestrians.
Pedestrians that are not detected as such
because of the viewing angle or contour.
▷
▷
Pedestrians outside of the detection range.
Pedestrians below a body size of approx.
32 in/80 cm.
The image shows the heat radiated by objects
in the field of view of the camera.
Warm objects have a light appearance and
cold objects, a dark appearance.
Functional limitations
The system may not be fully functional or may
not be available in the following situations:
The ability to detect an object depends on the
temperature difference between the object
and the background and on the level of heat
radiation emitted by the object. Objects that
are similar in temperature to the environment
or that radiate very little heat are difficult to de‐
tect.
▷
In heavy fog, rain, sprayed water or snow‐
fall.
▷
▷
In tight curves.
If the camera view field or the front wind‐
shield are dirty or covered.
▷
When driving toward bright lights.
For safety reasons, when driving at speeds
above approx. 3 mph/5 km/h and in low ambi‐
108
Safety
Controls
ent light, the image is only displayed when the
low beams are switched on.
Notes
Personal responsibility
A still image is displayed at regular intervals for
a fraction of a second.
Night Vision cannot replace the driver's
personal judgment of the visibility conditions
and the traffic situation. The view ahead and
the actual visibility conditions must always be
the basis on which the vehicle speed is ad‐
justed; otherwise, there is a risk to road
safety.◀
Pedestrian and animal detection
At a glance
Buttons in the vehicle
Object detection and warning only functions in
darkness.
Warm objects that are similar in shape to hu‐
man beings are detected by the system.
In addition, the system also detects animals
above a certain minimum size, e.g., deer.
With heat image activated on the Control Dis‐
play:
Intelligent Safety button
People detected by the system are displayed
with a slight yellow hue.
Switch on/switch off heat image
Animals detected by the system are displayed
in a darker yellow.
Camera
Under good ambient conditions, the object de‐
tection operates within the following distance
ranges:
▷
▷
▷
Pedestrian detection: up to approx.
330 ft/100 m
Detection of large animals: up to approx.
490 ft/150 m
Detection of medium animals: up to ap‐
prox. 230 ft/70 m
The camera is automatically heated when the
external temperatures are low.
Environmental influences can limit the availa‐
bility of object detection.
The camera is automatically cleaned together
with the headlamps.
If the vehicle systems detect that the vehicle is
located in a residential area, the animal detec‐
tion is temporarily switched off.
109
Controls
Safety
Although both the shape and the heat radiation
are analyzed, false warnings cannot be ruled
out.
Switching on/off
Switching on automatically
Every time the engine is started using the
Start/Stop button, the system is automatically
active at dark.
Warning area in front of the vehicle
Switching off
The system is only switched off until the next
time the engine is started with the Start/Stop
button.
Press the button.
The LED goes out.
The warning area for the pedestrian warning
consists of two parts:
Switching on heat image additionally
▷
Central area, arrow 1, directly in front of the
vehicle.
The heat image from the Night Vision camera
can also be displayed on the Control Display.
This function has no effect on object detec‐
tion.
▷
Expanded area, arrow 2, to the right and
left.
In the animal warning, no distinction is made
between the central or expanded area.
Press the button.
The entire area moves along with the vehicle in
the direction of the steering angle and changes
with the vehicle speed. As the vehicle speed
increases, the area becomes longer and wider,
for example.
The image from the camera is displayed on the
Control Display.
Adjustments via the iDrive
With heat image switched on:
1. Press the controller.
Prewarning
2. Select brightness or contrast.
The yellow symbol is displayed when a
person is detected in the central area,
arrow 1, immediately in front of the ve‐
hicle.
▷
▷
Select the symbol.
Select the symbol.
3. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached, and press the controller.
The yellow symbol is displayed when a person
in the extended area, arrow 2, is moving from
the right or left towards the central area.
Display
The displayed symbol can vary with the people
detected.
Warning of people or animals in
danger
If a collision with a person or an animal de‐
tected in this way is imminent, a warning sym‐
bol appears on the instrument cluster and in
the Head-up Display.
Intervene actively by braking or making an eva‐
sive maneuver.
110
Safety
Controls
When animals are detected, an animal
symbol is displayed. The symbol also
shows the side of the road on which
Limited detection:
▷
People or animals who are fully or partially
covered, especially when their heads are
covered.
the animal was detected. Intervene actively by
braking or making an evasive maneuver.
▷
▷
▷
People who are not in an upright position,
e.g., lying down.
Acute warning
Cyclists on unconventional bicycles (e.g.,
recumbent bicycles).
The red symbol is displayed and a sig‐
nal sounds.
After physical damage to the system, e.g.,
after an accident.
Intervene immediately by braking or
making an evasive maneuver.
No display on the rear screen
With animals no acute warning occurs.
The image from Night Vision with people de‐
tection cannot be displayed on the rear screen.
Display in the Head-up Display
The warning is displayed simultane‐
ously in the Head-up Display and on
the instrument cluster. The displayed
symbol can vary with the people detected.
Lane departure warning
The concept
When animals are detected, an animal symbol
is displayed.
Starting at a specific speed, this system alerts
you when the vehicle on streets with lane
markings is about to leave the lane. Depending
on the country-specific version of the vehicle,
the speed is between 35 mph/55 km/h and
45 mph/70 km/h. If the system is switched on
below this speed, a message appears in the in‐
strument cluster.
System limits
Basic limits
System operation is limited in situations such
as the following:
The steering wheel begins vibrating gently in
the event of warnings. The time of the warning
may vary depending on the current driving sit‐
uation.
▷
On steep hills, in steep depressions or in
tight curves.
▷
When the camera is dirty or the protective
glass is damaged.
The system does not provide a warning if the
turn signal is set before leaving the lane.
▷
▷
In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.
At very high external temperatures.
Notes
Limits of pedestrian and animal
detection
In some situations, it may occur that pedes‐
trians are detected as animals or animals as
pedestrians.
Personal responsibility
The system cannot serve as a substitute
for the driver's personal judgment of the
course of the road and the traffic situation.
In the event of a warning, do not jerk the steer‐
ing wheel, as you may lose control of the vehi‐
cle.◀
Small animals are not detected by the object
detection function, even if they are clearly visi‐
ble in the image.
111
Controls
Safety
▷
Arrows: at least one lane marking was de‐
tected and warnings can be issued.
At a glance
Button in the vehicle
Issued warning
If you leave the lane and if a lane marking has
been detected, the steering wheel begins vi‐
brating.
If the turn signal is set before changing the
lane, a warning is not issued.
End of warning
The warning ends:
Lane departure warning
▷
▷
▷
▷
Automatically after approx. 3 seconds.
When returning to your own lane.
When braking hard.
Camera
When using the turn signal.
System limits
The system may not be fully functional in the
following situations:
▷
▷
In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.
In the event of worn, poorly visible, merg‐
ing, diverging, or multiple lane markings
such as in construction areas.
The camera is located near the base of the
mirror.
▷
When lane markings are covered in snow,
ice, dirt or water.
Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐
terior rear view mirror clean and clear.
▷
▷
In tight curves or on narrow lanes.
When the lane markings are covered by
objects.
Switching on/off
▷
When driving very close to the vehicle in
front of you.
Press the button.
▷
▷
When driving toward bright lights.
▷
▷
On: the LED lights up.
Off: the LED goes out.
When the windshield in front of the interior
rearview mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov‐
ered with stickers, etc.
The state is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
▷
During calibration of the camera immedi‐
ately after vehicle shipment.
Display in the instrument cluster
▷
Lines: system is activated.
112
Safety
Controls
At a glance
Button in the vehicle
Active Blind Spot Detection
The concept
Active Blind Spot Detection
Two radar sensors below the rear bumper
monitor the area behind and next to the vehicle
at speeds above approx. 30 mph/50 km/h.
Radar sensors
The system indicates whether there are vehi‐
cles in the blind spot, arrow 1, or approaching
from behind on the adjacent lane, arrow 2.
The lamp in the exterior mirror housing lights
up dimly.
Before you change lanes after setting the turn
signal, the system issues a warning in the sit‐
uations described above.
The lamp in the housing of the exterior mirror
flashes and the steering wheel vibrates.
The radar sensors are located under the rear
bumper.
Notes
Personal responsibility
Switching on/off
The system does not serve as a substi‐
tute for the driver's personal judgment of the
traffic situation.
Press the button.
▷
▷
On: the LED lights up.
Off: the LED goes out.
Be aware of the traffic situation and the vehi‐
cle's surroundings at all times, otherwise an
accident is still possible despite all warnings.◀
The system can issue warnings at speeds
above approx. 30 mph/50 km/h.
The state is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
113
Controls
Safety
▷
NBG009014A.
Display
Compliance statement:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
▷
This device may not cause harmful inter‐
ference, and
▷
this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modifications or changes to
these devices could void the user's authority to
operate this equipment.
Information stage
The dimmed lamp in the mirror housing indi‐
cates when there are vehicles in the blind spot
or approaching from behind.
Brake force display
Warning
If the turn signal is set while a vehicle is in the
critical zone, the steering wheel vibrates briefly
and the lamp in the mirror housing flashes
brightly.
The concept
The warning stops when the turn signal is
switched off, or the other vehicle leaves the
critical zone.
System limits
The system may not be fully functional in the
following situations:
▷
▷
During normal brake application, the outer
brake lamps light up.
▷
When a vehicle is approaching at a speed
much faster than your own.
During heavy brake application, the inner
brake lamps light up in addition.
▷
▷
▷
In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.
In tight curves or on narrow lanes.
If the bumper is dirty or iced up, or covered
with stickers.
Active Protection
A Check Control message is displayed when
the system is not fully functional.
General information
The Active Protection safety package consists
of systems that are independent of each other:
For US owners only
The transmitter and receiver units comply with
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication
Commission regulations. Operation is gov‐
erned by the following:
▷
▷
▷
Attentiveness assistant.
PreCrash
PostCrash
FCC ID:
114
Safety
Controls
After a break, another recommendation to take
a break cannot be displayed until after approxi‐
mately 45 minutes.
Attentiveness assistant
The concept
The system can detect increasing lack of alert‐
ness or fatigue of the driver during long, mo‐
notonous journeys, for example, on highways.
In this situation, it is recommended that the
driver take a break.
System limits
The function may be limited in the following
situations, for instance, and will either output
an incorrect warning or no warning at all:
▷
▷
When the clock is set incorrectly.
Note
When the vehicle speed is mainly below
about 43 mph/70 km/h.
Personal responsibility
The system cannot act as a substitute for
the personal assessment of one's physical
state and may not detect an increasing lack of
alertness or fatigue or may not detect it cor‐
rectly. Therefore, make sure that the driver is
rested and alert; otherwise, risks may be de‐
tected too late and an accident be caused as a
result.◀
▷
▷
With a sporty driving style, such as during
rapid acceleration or when cornering
quickly.
In active driving situations, such as when
changing lanes frequently.
▷
▷
When the road surface is poor.
In the event of strong side winds.
PreCrash
Function
The system is activated each time the engine
is started and cannot be switched off.
The concept
With this system critical driving situations that
might result in an accident can be detected
above a speed of approx. 20 mph/30 km/h. In
these situations, preventative protection
measures are automatically undertaken to
minimize the risk in the event of an accident as
much as possible.
After travel has begun, the system is trained
about the driver, so that increasing lack of
alertness or fatigue can be detected.
This procedure takes the following criteria into
account:
▷
Personal driving style, for example, steer‐
ing behavior.
Critical driving situations may include:
▷
Driving conditions, for example, length of
trip.
▷
▷
▷
Full brake applications.
Severe understeering.
Severe oversteering.
Starting at approximately 43 mph/70 km/h, the
system is active and can display a recommen‐
dation to take a break.
Note
Personal responsibility
Break recommendation
The system cannot possibly serve as a
If the driver becomes increasingly less alert or
fatigued, a message is displayed in the Control
Display with the recommendation to take a
break.
substitute for the driver's personal judgment of
the traffic situation. The system may not al‐
ways detect critical situations reliably and in a
timely manner. Adapt speed to traffic situation
A recommendation to take a break is displayed
only once during an uninterrupted trip.
115
Controls
Safety
and drive alertly; otherwise, a risk to safety may
result.◀
Function
After the safety belt is buckled, the front belts
are automatically pretensioned once after the
vehicle is driven is away.
In critical driving situations, the following indi‐
vidual functions become active as needed:
▷
The front belts are automatically preten‐
sioned.
▷
▷
▷
Automatic closing of the windows.
Automatic closing of the glass sunroof.
For vehicles equipped with Comfort Seats:
automatic positioning of the backrest for
the front passenger seat.
After a critical driving situation without an acci‐
dent, the front belts are loosened again. All
other systems can be restored to the desired
setting.
If the belt tension does not loosen automati‐
cally, stop the vehicle and unbuckle the belt
using the red button in the buckle. Fasten the
belt before continuing on your trip.
PostCrash
In the event of an accident, the system can
bring the car to a halt automatically without in‐
tervention by the driver in certain situations.
This can reduce the risk of a further collision
and the consequences thereof.
Depressing the brake pedal can cause the ve‐
hicle to brake harder. This interrupts automatic
braking. Depressing the accelerator pedal also
interrupts automatic braking.
After coming to a halt, the brake is released
automatically. Secure the vehicle against roll‐
ing.
116
