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available in your vehicle, for instance, due to the
selected options or country versions. This also
applies to safety-related functions and systems.
When using these functions and systems, the
applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐
served.
Vehicle features and
options
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features that are not necessarily
Airbags
1
2
3
Front airbag, driver
Front airbag, front passenger
Head airbag
4
5
Side airbag
Knee airbag
Front airbags
Side airbag
Front airbags help protect the driver and the
front passenger by responding to frontal impacts
in which safety belts alone would not provide ad‐
equate protection.
In the event of a side impact, the side airbag pro‐
tects the side of the body in the chest and lap
area.
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the floor area and does not support them on
the dashboard.
Head airbag
In the event of a side impact, the head airbag
protects the head.
▷ There should be no additional persons, ani‐
mals or objects between an airbag and a per‐
son.
Ejection Mitigation
▷ Dashboard and windshield on the front pas‐
senger side must stay clear - do not attach
adhesive labels or coverings and do not at‐
tach brackets or cables, for instance for GPS
devices or mobile phones.
The head airbag system is designed as an ejec‐
tion mitigation countermeasure to reduce the
likelihood of ejections of vehicle occupants
through side windows during rollovers or side im‐
pact events.
▷ Do not apply adhesive materials to the airbag
cover panels, do not cover them or modify
them in any way.
Knee airbag
The knee airbag protects the legs in the event of
a frontal impact.
▷ Do not use the cover of the front airbag on
the front passenger side as a storage area.
▷ Do not attach slip covers, seat cushions or
other objects to the front passenger seat that
are not specifically suited for seats with
integrated side airbags.
Protective effect
Airbags are not triggered in every impact situa‐
tion, for instance in less severe accidents or rear-
end collisions.
▷ Do not hang pieces of clothing, such as jack‐
ets, over the backrests.
Information on optimum effect of the
airbags
▷ Never modify either the individual compo‐
nents or the wiring in the airbag system. This
also applies to steering wheel covers, the
dashboard, and the seats.
Warning
If the seat position is incorrect or the deploy‐
ment area of the airbags is impaired, the airbag
system cannot provide protection as intended
and may cause additional injuries due to trig‐
gering. There is a risk of injuries or danger to
life. Follow the information on achieving the op‐
timum protective effect of the airbag system.
▷ Do not remove the airbag system.
Even when you follow all instructions very
closely, injury from contact with the airbags can‐
not be fully ruled out in certain situations.
The ignition and inflation noise may lead to
short-term and, in most cases, temporary hear‐
ing impairment in sensitive occupants.
▷ Keep a distance from the airbags.
Vehicle modifications for a person with disabili‐
ties may affect the air bag system; contact BMW
Customer Relations for further information.
▷ Always grasp the steering wheel on the
steering wheel rim. Hold your hands at the
3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions, to keep the
risk of injury to your hands or arms as low as
possible when the airbag is triggered.
Warnings and information on the airbags are also
found on the sun visors.
▷ Make sure that occupants keep their heads
away from the side airbag.
▷ Make sure that the front passenger is sitting
correctly, i.e., keeps his or her feet and legs in
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Front, knee, and side airbag on the front pas‐
senger's side are activated or deactivated.
Functional readiness of the
airbag system
General information
Safety information
Before transporting a child on the front passen‐
ger seat, refer to the safety information and in‐
structions for children on the front passenger
seat, see Children.
Warning
Individual components can be hot after trigger‐
ing of the airbag system. There is a risk of in‐
jury. Do not touch individual components.
Safety information
Warning
Warning
To ensure the front-seat passenger airbag
function, the system must be able to detect
whether a person is sitting in the front passen‐
ger seat. The entire seat cushion area must be
used for this purpose. There is a risk of injuries
or danger to life. Make sure that the front pas‐
senger keeps his or her feet in the floor area.
Improperly executed work can lead to failure,
malfunction or unintentional triggering of the
airbag system. In the case of a malfunction, the
airbag system might not trigger as intended de‐
spite the accident severity. There is a risk of in‐
juries or danger to life. Have the airbag system
checked, repaired, dismantled and scrapped by
a dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Malfunction of the automatic
deactivation system
When transporting older children and adults, the
front-seat passenger airbags may be deactivated
in certain sitting positions. In this case, the indi‐
cator light for the front-seat passenger airbags
lights up.
Correct function
When the ignition is switched on, the
warning light in the instrument cluster
lights up briefly and thereby indicates the
operational readiness of the entire airbag system
and the belt tensioner.
In this case, change the sitting position so that
the front-seat passenger airbags are activated
and the indicator light goes out.
Airbag system malfunctioning
▷ Warning light does not come on when the ig‐
nition is switched on.
If it is not possible to activate the airbags, have
the person sit in the rear.
To enable correct recognition of the occupied
seat cushion.
▷ The warning light lights up continuously.
▷ Do not attach covers, cushions, ball mats or
other items to the front passenger seat un‐
less they are specifically determined to be
safe for use on the front passenger seat.
Automatic deactivation of the
front-seat passenger airbags
Concept
▷ Do not place any electronic devices on the
front passenger seat if a child restraint sys‐
tem is to be installed on it.
The system reads if the front passenger seat is
occupied by measuring the human body's resist‐
ance.
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▷ Do not place objects under the seat that
could press against the seat from below.
Strength of the driver's and
front-seat passenger airbag
The explosive power that activates driver's/front-
seat passenger airbags very much depends on
the positions of the driver's/front passenger seat.
▷ No moisture in or on the seat.
Indicator light for the front-seat
passenger airbags
To maintain the accuracy of this function over
the long term, calibrate the front seats as soon as
a respective message appears on the Control
Display.
Calibrating the front seats
Warning
There is a risk of jamming when moving the
seats. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage
to property. Make sure that the area of move‐
ment of the seat is clear prior to any adjust‐
ment.
The indicator light for the front-seat passenger
airbags indicates the operating state of the front-
seat passenger airbags.
The light indicates whether the airbags are either
activated or deactivated.
A corresponding message appears on the Con‐
trol Display.
▷ The indicator light lights up
when a child is properly
seated in a child restraint sys‐
tem or when the seat is
empty. The airbags on the
front passenger side are not
activated.
1. Press the switch and move the respective
seat all the way forward, until it stops.
2. Press the switch forward again. The seat still
moves forward slightly.
3. Readjust the seat to the desired position.
The calibration procedure is completed when the
message on the Control Display disappears.
▷ The indicator light does not light up when, for
instance a correctly seated person of suffi‐
cient size is detected on the seat. The air‐
bags on the front passenger side are acti‐
vated.
If the message continues to be displayed, repeat
the calibration.
If the message does not disappear after a repeat
calibration, have the system checked as soon as
possible.
Detected child restraint systems
The system generally detects children seated in
a child restraint system, particularly in child re‐
straint systems required by NHTSA at the point
in time when the vehicle was manufactured. Af‐
ter installing a child restraint system, make sure
that the indicator light for the front-seat passen‐
ger airbags lights up. This indicates that the child
restraint system has been detected and the
front-seat passenger airbags are not activated.
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM
Concept
The system monitors tire inflation pressure in the
four mounted tires. The system warns you if
there is a significant loss of pressure in one or
more tires.
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All wheels green
General information
System is active and will issue a warning related
to the tire inflation pressures stored during the
last reset.
Sensors in the tire valves measure the tire infla‐
tion pressure and, depending on the model, the
tire temperature.
Further information and instructions on using the
system can also be found under Tire inflation
pressure, refer to page 232.
One to four yellow wheels
A flat tire or major drop in the tire inflation pres‐
sure has occurred in the indicated tires.
Functional requirements
The following conditions must be met for the
system; otherwise, reliable flagging of a loss of
tire inflation pressure is not assured:
Gray wheels
It may not be possible to identify tire pressure
losses.
Possible causes:
▷ After a tire or wheel replacement, a reset was
performed with the correct tire inflation pres‐
sure.
▷ Malfunction.
▷ The system is being reset.
▷ After the tire inflation pressure was adjusted
to a new value, a reset was performed.
Additional information
▷ Wheels with TPM wheel electronics.
The status control display additionally shows the
current tire inflation pressures and, depending on
the model, tire temperatures. The values shown
are instantaneous measurements and may vary
depending on driving style or weather conditions.
Status display
Current status
The system status can be displayed on the Con‐
trol Display, e.g., whether or not the system is ac‐
tive.
Resetting the system
Via iDrive:
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle status"
2. "Vehicle status"
3.
"Tire Pressure Monitor"
3.
"Tire Pressure Monitor"
4. Start the engine but do not drive off.
5. Reset tire inflation pressure: "Perform reset".
6. Drive away.
The current status is displayed.
Tire conditions
The wheels are displayed in gray and the follow‐
ing is displayed "Resetting Tire Pressure
Monitor…".
General information
Tire and system status are indicated by the color
of the wheels and a SMS text message on the
Control Display.
After a travel time of several minutes, the set tire
inflation pressures are accepted as reference val‐
ues. The reset is completed automatically while
driving.
After a successfully completed reset, the wheels
on the Control Display are shown in green and
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"Tire Pressure Monitor active. See label for
recommended pressures." is displayed.
Measure
1. Check the tire pressure and correct as
needed.
You may interrupt this trip at any time. When you
continue the reset resumes automatically.
2. Reset the system.
Messages
If the tire inflation pressure is too
low
General information
Message
A low tire inflation pressure may cause the DSC
Dynamic Stability Control to be switched on.
A yellow warning light is illuminated in
the instrument cluster.
Safety information
In addition, a symbol with a Check Control mes‐
sage appears on the Control Display.
Warning
Symbol Possible cause
A damaged regular tire with low or missing tire
inflation pressure impacts handling, such as
steering and braking response. Run-flat tires
can maintain limited stability. There is a risk of
accident. Do not continue driving if the vehicle
is equipped with normal tires. Follow the infor‐
mation on run-flat tires and continued driving
with these tires.
There is a tire inflation pressure loss.
No reset was performed for the sys‐
tem. The system issues a warning
based on the tire inflation pressures
stored during the last reset.
Measure
1. Reduce your speed and drive moderately. Do
not exceed a speed of 80 mph/130 km/h.
If a tire inflation pressure check is
required
2. At the next opportunity, for instance gas sta‐
tion, check and correct the tire inflation pres‐
sure in all four tires, if necessary.
Message
A symbol with a Check Control message ap‐
pears on the Control Display.
3. Reset the system.
Symbol Possible cause
If there is a significant loss of tire
inflation pressure
The system has detected a wheel
change, but no reset was done.
Message
No reset was performed for the sys‐
tem. The system issues a warning
based on the tire inflation pressures
stored during the last reset.
A yellow warning light is illuminated in
the instrument cluster.
In addition, a symbol with the affected tire ap‐
pears in a Check Control message on the Con‐
trol Display.
Inflation was not carried out accord‐
ing to specifications.
The tire inflation pressure has fallen
below the level of the last reset.
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Run-flat tires
Symbol Possible cause
There is a flat tire or a major loss in
tire inflation pressure.
Safety information
No reset was performed for the sys‐
tem. The system issues a warning
based on the tire inflation pressures
stored during the last reset.
Warning
The vehicle handles differently when a run-flat
tire has insufficient or no tire pressure; for in‐
stance, reduced lane stability when braking,
braking distances are longer and the self-steer‐
ing properties will change. There is a risk of ac‐
cident. Drive moderately and do not exceed a
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
Measure
1. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.
Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐
vers.
2. Check whether the vehicle is fitted with nor‐
mal tires or run-flat tires.
Maximum speed
You may continue driving with a damaged tire at
speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h.
Run-flat tires, refer to page 239, are labeled
with a circular symbol containing the letters
RSC marked on the tire's sidewall.
Continued driving with a flat tire
If continuing to drive with a damaged tire:
Actions in the event of a flat tire
1. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐
vers.
Normal tires
1. Identify the damaged tire.
2. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
To do this, check the air pressure in all four
tires, for instance using the tire pressure gage
of a flat tire kit.
3. Check the air pressure in all four tires at the
next opportunity.
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is
correct, the Tire Pressure Monitor may not
have been reset. In this case, perform the re‐
set.
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is
correct, the Tire Pressure Monitor may not
have been reset. In this case, perform the re‐
set.
If identification of flat tire damage is not pos‐
sible, please contact a dealer’s service center
or another qualified service center or repair
shop.
Possible driving range with a
depressurized tire
The distance for which it may be possible to
drive safely varies depending on how the vehicle
is loaded and used, e.g., speed, road conditions,
external temperature. The driving range may be
less but may also be more if an economical driv‐
ing style is used.
2. Repair the flat tire, e.g., with a flat tire kit or by
changing the wheel.
Use of sealant, for instance from the flat tire kit,
may damage the TPM wheel electronics. In this
case, have the electronics checked and replaced
at the next opportunity.
If the vehicle is loaded with an average weight
and used under favorable conditions, the dis‐
tance for which it may be safe to drive may be up
to 50 miles/80 km.
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Vehicle handling with damaged tires
Malfunction
Vehicles driven with a damaged tire will handle
differently, potentially leading to conditions such
as the following:
The yellow warning light flashes and is
then illuminated continuously. A Check
Control message is displayed. It may not
be possible to identify tire pressure losses.
▷ Greater likelihood of swerving off course.
▷ Longer braking distances.
Examples and recommendations in the following
situations:
▷ Changed self-steering properties.
Modify your driving style. Avoid abrupt steering
maneuvers or driving over obstacles, for instance
curbs or potholes.
▷ A wheel without TPM wheel electronics is
mounted: have it checked by a dealer’s serv‐
ice center or another qualified service center
or repair shop as needed.
Final tire failure
▷ A wheel without TPM wheel electronics, for
instance an emergency wheel, is mounted:
have it checked by a dealer’s service center
or another qualified service center or repair
shop as needed.
Vibrations or loud noises while driving can indi‐
cate the final failure of a tire.
Reduce speed and stop; otherwise, pieces of the
tire could come loose and cause an accident.
Do not continue driving. Contact a dealer’s serv‐
ice center or another qualified service center or
repair shop.
▷ Malfunction: have system checked by a deal‐
er’s service center or another qualified serv‐
ice center or repair shop.
▷ The system was unable to complete the re‐
set. Perform a system reset again.
System limits
Temperature
The tire inflation pressure depends on the tire's
temperature.
▷ Interference caused by systems or devices
with the same radio frequency: after leaving
the area of the interference, the system auto‐
matically becomes active again.
Driving or exposure to the sun will increase the
tire's temperature, thus increasing the tire infla‐
tion pressure.
Declaration according to NHTSA/
FMVSS 138 Tire Pressure
Monitoring System
The tire inflation pressure is reduced when the
tire temperature falls again.
Each tire, including the spare (if provided) should
be checked monthly when cold and inflated to
the inflation pressure recommended by the vehi‐
cle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire in‐
flation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of
a different size than the size indicated on the ve‐
hicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you
should determine the proper tire inflation pres‐
sure for those tires.) As an added safety feature,
your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pres‐
sure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates
a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of
your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accord‐
ingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illumi‐
These circumstances may cause a warning
when temperatures fall very sharply.
Sudden tire pressure loss
The system cannot indicate sudden serious tire
damage caused by external circumstances.
Failure performing a reset
The system does not function properly if a reset
has not been carried out, for instance a flat tire is
reported though tire inflation pressures are cor‐
rect.
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nates, you should stop and check your tires as
soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper
pressure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated
tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to
tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel effi‐
ciency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehi‐
cle's handling and stopping ability. Please note
that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire
maintenance, and it is the driver's responsibility
to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-
inflation has not reached the level to trigger illu‐
mination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a
TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the
system is not operating properly. The TPMS
malfunction indicator is combined with the low
tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a
malfunction, the telltale will flash for approxi‐
mately one minute and then remain continuously
illuminated. This sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the mal‐
function exists. When the malfunction indicator is
illuminated, the system may not be able to de‐
tect or signal low tire pressure as intended.
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of
reasons, including the installation of replacement
or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that
prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Al‐
ways check the TPMS malfunction telltale after
replacing one or more tires or wheels on your ve‐
hicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate
tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to
function properly.
The system does not measure the actual infla‐
tion pressure in the tires.
Functional requirements
The following conditions must be met for the
system; otherwise, reliable flagging of a loss of
tire inflation pressure is not assured:
▷ After a tire or wheel replacement, an initializa‐
tion was performed with the correct tire infla‐
tion pressure.
▷ After the tire pressure was adjusted to a new
value, an initialization was performed.
Status display
The current status of the flat tire monitor can be
displayed, for instance whether the RPA is active.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle status"
3.
"Flat Tire Monitor"
The status is displayed.
Initialization required
An initialization must be performed in the follow‐
ing situations:
▷ After the tire inflation pressure has been ad‐
justed.
▷ After a tire or wheel replacement.
Performing initialization
When initializing, the set tire inflation pressures
serve as reference values in order to detect a flat
tire. Initialization is started by confirming the tire
inflation pressures.
Flat Tire Monitor FTM
Concept
The system detects tire inflation pressure loss
on the basis of rotation speed differences be‐
tween the individual wheels while driving.
Do not initialize the system when driving with
snow chains.
Via iDrive:
In the event of a tire inflation pressure loss, the
diameter and therefore the rotational speed of
the corresponding wheel changes. The differ‐
ence will be detected and reported as a flat tire.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle status"
3.
"Flat Tire Monitor"
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4. Start the engine but do not drive off.
5. Start the initialization with: "Perform reset"
6. Drive away.
2. Check whether the vehicle is fitted with nor‐
mal tires or run-flat tires.
Run-flat tires, refer to page 239, are labeled
with a circular symbol containing the letters
RSC marked on the tire's sidewall.
The initialization is completed while driving,
which can be interrupted at any time.
The initialization automatically continues when
driving resumes.
Actions in the event of a flat tire
Normal tires
1. Identify the damaged tire.
Messages
To do this, check the air pressure in all four
tires, for instance using the tire pressure gage
of a flat tire kit.
General information
When a flat tire is indicated, DSC Dynamic Sta‐
bility Control is switched on, if needed.
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is
correct, the Flat Tire Monitor may not have
been initialized. In this case, initialize the sys‐
tem.
Safety information
Warning
If identification of flat tire damage is not pos‐
sible, please contact a dealer’s service center
or another qualified service center or repair
shop.
A damaged regular tire with low or missing tire
inflation pressure impacts handling, such as
steering and braking response. Run-flat tires
can maintain limited stability. There is a risk of
accident. Do not continue driving if the vehicle
is equipped with normal tires. Follow the infor‐
mation on run-flat tires and continued driving
with these tires.
2. Repair the flat tire, e.g., with a flat tire kit or by
changing the wheel.
Run-flat tires
Safety information
Indication of a flat tire
Warning
A yellow warning light is illuminated in
the instrument cluster.
The vehicle handles differently when a run-flat
tire has insufficient or no tire pressure; for in‐
stance, reduced lane stability when braking,
braking distances are longer and the self-steer‐
ing properties will change. There is a risk of ac‐
cident. Drive moderately and do not exceed a
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
In addition, a symbol with a Check Control mes‐
sage appears on the Control Display.
Symbol Possible cause
There is a flat tire or a major loss in
tire inflation pressure.
Maximum speed
Measure
You may continue driving with a damaged tire at
speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h.
1. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.
Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐
vers.
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Continued driving with a flat tire
Do not continue driving. Contact a dealer’s serv‐
ice center or another qualified service center or
repair shop.
If continuing to drive with a damaged tire:
1. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐
vers.
System limits
The system could be delayed or malfunction in
the following situations:
2. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
3. Check the air pressure in all four tires at the
next opportunity.
▷ A natural, even tire inflation pressure loss in
all four tires will not be recognized. Therefore,
check the tire inflation pressure regularly.
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is
correct, the Flat Tire Monitor may not have
been initialized. In this case, initialize the sys‐
tem.
▷ Sudden serious tire damage caused by exter‐
nal circumstances cannot be recognized in
advance.
Possible driving range with a
depressurized tire
▷ When the system has not been initialized.
▷ When driving on a snowy or slippery road sur‐
face.
The distance for which it may be possible to
drive safely varies depending on how the vehicle
is loaded and used, e.g., speed, road conditions,
external temperature. The driving range may be
less but may also be more if an economical driv‐
ing style is used.
▷ Sporty driving style: spinning traction wheels,
high lateral acceleration (drifting).
▷ When driving with snow chains.
If the vehicle is loaded with an average weight
and used under favorable conditions, the dis‐
tance for which it may be safe to drive may be up
to 50 miles/80 km.
Intelligent Safety
Concept
Intelligent Safety enables central operation of the
driver assistance systems. Depending on how
the vehicle is equipped, Intelligent Safety con‐
sists of one or more systems that can help pre‐
vent an imminent collision.
Vehicle handling with damaged tires
Vehicles driven with a damaged tire will handle
differently, potentially leading to conditions such
as the following:
▷ Greater likelihood of swerving off course.
▷ Longer braking distances.
▷ Approach control warning with City light brak‐
▷ Changed self-steering properties.
Modify your driving style. Avoid abrupt steering
maneuvers or driving over obstacles, for instance
curbs or potholes.
Safety information
Final tire failure
Warning
Vibrations or loud noises while driving can indi‐
cate the final failure of a tire.
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver’s personal judgment in assessing visibility
and traffic situation. There is a risk of accident.
Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch
Reduce speed and stop; otherwise, pieces of the
tire could come loose and cause an accident.
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traffic closely and actively intervene where ap‐
propriate.
Press button briefly:
▷ The menu for the Intelligent Safety
system is displayed. The systems
are individually switched off accord‐
ing to their respective settings.
Warning
▷ LED lights up orange or goes out respective
to their individual settings.
Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a sub‐
stitute for the driver’s personal judgment. Due
to its limits, the system may not issue warnings
or reactions, or these may be issued late or in a
manner that is not consistent with their normal
use. There is a risk of accident. Adjust driving
style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely
and actively intervene where appropriate.
Adjust the settings as needed. Individual settings
are stored for the profile currently used.
Press button again:
▷ All Intelligent Safety systems are
switched on.
▷ The LED lights up green.
Warning
Hold down button:
Due to system limits, individual functions can
malfunction during tow-starting/towing with the
Intelligent Safety systems activated. There is a
risk of accident. Switch all Intelligent Safety
systems off prior to tow-starting/towing.
▷ All Intelligent Safety systems are
switched off.
▷ The LED goes out.
Approach control warning
with city light braking
function
Overview
Button in the vehicle
Concept
The system may prevent some accidents. In the
event of an accident, the system may reduce im‐
pact speed.
The system sounds a warning before an immi‐
nent collision and activates brakes independ‐
ently, if needed.
The Brake Assistant function activates and ap‐
plies the brakes with limited force and duration.
Intelligent Safety button
A camera in the area of the interior mirror con‐
trols the system.
Switching on/off
The approach control warning is available even if
cruise control has been deactivated.
Some Intelligent Safety systems are automati‐
cally active after every departure. Some Intelli‐
gent Safety systems activate according to the
last setting.
With the vehicle approaching another vehicle in‐
tentionally, the approach control warning and
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braking are delayed in order to avoid false sys‐
tem reactions.
style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely
and actively intervene where appropriate.
General information
Warning
The system warns at two levels of an imminent
danger of collision at speeds from approx.
3 mph/5 km/h. The timing of warnings may vary
with the current driving situation.
Due to system limits, individual functions can
malfunction during tow-starting/towing with the
Intelligent Safety systems activated. There is a
risk of accident. Switch all Intelligent Safety
systems off prior to tow-starting/towing.
Braking is performed at speeds up to approxi‐
mately 35 mph/60 km/h.
Detection range
Overview
Button in the vehicle
Objects that the system can detect are taken
into account.
Intelligent Safety button
Safety information
Camera
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver’s personal judgment in assessing visibility
and traffic situation. There is a risk of accident.
Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch
traffic closely and actively intervene where ap‐
propriate.
Warning
The camera is installed near the interior mirror.
Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a sub‐
stitute for the driver’s personal judgment. Due
to its limits, the system may not issue warnings
or reactions, or these may be issued late or in a
manner that is not consistent with their normal
use. There is a risk of accident. Adjust driving
Keep the windshield in front of the interior mirror
clean and clear.
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Switching on/off
Warning with braking function
Display
Switching on automatically
The system is automatically active after every
driving off.
A warning symbol appears in the instrument
cluster and in the Head-up Display if a collision
with a detected vehicle is imminent.
Switching on/off manually
Symbol Measure
Press button briefly:
Symbol lights up red: prewarning.
Brake and increase distance.
▷ The menu for the Intelligent Safety
system is displayed. The systems
are individually switched off accord‐
ing to their respective settings.
Symbol flashes red and an acoustic
signal sounds: acute warning.
▷ LED lights up orange or goes out respective
to their individual settings.
Brake and make an evasive maneu‐
ver, if necessary.
Adjust the settings as needed. The individual
settings are stored for the driver profile currently
in use.
Prewarning
This warning is provided, for instance when there
is impending danger of a collision or the distance
to the vehicle ahead is too small.
Press button again:
▷ All Intelligent Safety systems are
switched on.
If a prewarning is provided, respond by braking
as warranted.
▷ The LED lights up green.
Acute warning with braking function
Hold down button:
An acute warning is displayed when there is an
imminent danger of collision due to the vehicle
approaching another object at a high speed.
▷ All Intelligent Safety systems are
switched off.
▷ The LED goes out.
The driver must intervene actively when there is
an acute warning. If necessary, the driver is as‐
sisted by a minor automatic braking intervention
in a possible risk of collision.
Setting the warning time
The warning time can be set.
Via iDrive:
Acute warnings may be provided even when
there has been no prior warning.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Intelligent Safety"
4. "Warning time"
Braking intervention
The warning prompts the driver to intervene.
During a warning, the maximum braking force is
used. This requires the brake pedal to be de‐
pressed sufficiently quickly and forcefully. If there
is a risk of collision, the system may assist with
braking. When the vehicle is traveling at a low
speed, the vehicle may come to a complete stop.
5. Select the desired setting.
The selected time is stored for the profile cur‐
rently used.
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The braking intervention occurs only if vehicle
stability has not been restricted, for instance by
deactivating the DSC Dynamic Stability Control.
▷ In heavy fog, wet conditions, or snowfall.
▷ In tight curves.
▷ If the driving stability control systems are de‐
activated, for instance DSC OFF.
The driver may interrupt the braking intervention
function by stepping on the accelerator pedal or
by actively moving the steering wheel.
▷ If the field of view of the camera in the mirror
is dirty or obscured.
The system’s ability to detect objects may be
limited in some circumstances. Refer to the in‐
formation in this Owner’s Manual regarding the
limitations of the system and actively intervene
as warranted.
▷ Up to 10 seconds after the start of the engine
via the Start/Stop button.
▷ During calibration of the camera immediately
after vehicle delivery.
▷ If there are constant blinding effects because
of oncoming light, for instance from the sun
low in the sky.
System limits
Safety information
Warning sensitivity
The more sensitive the warning settings are, for
example the warning time, the more warnings are
displayed. Therefore, there may also be an ex‐
cess of premature or unjustified warnings and re‐
actions.
Warning
The system is designed to operate in certain
conditions and circumstances. Due to condi‐
tions or other factors, the system may not re‐
spond. There may be a risk of accident or risk
of damage to property. Actively intervene as
warranted. Refer to the information in this Own‐
er’s Manual regarding the scope of the sys‐
tem’s operation and limitations.
Daytime pedestrian
collision mitigation
Concept
The system may prevent some accidents with
pedestrians.
Detection range
The system's detection potential is limited.
Thus, a system reaction might not come or
might come late.
When driving at city speeds, the system will is‐
sue a warning if there is imminent risk of a colli‐
sion with pedestrians, and support this with a
light braking function.
The following situations may not be detected, for
example:
▷ Slow moving vehicles when you approach
them at high speed.
The camera in the area of the interior mirror con‐
trols the system.
▷ Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front of you,
or sharply decelerating vehicles.
General information
▷ Vehicles with an unusual rear appearance.
▷ Two-wheeled vehicles ahead of you.
In sufficiently bright conditions, the system is‐
sues a warning of a possible risk of collision with
pedestrians in the speed range from approx.
6 mph/10 km/h to approx. 35 mph/60 km/h
Functional limitations
The system may not be fully functional in the fol‐
lowing situations:
The system reacts to people who are within the
detection range of the system.
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Detection range
Warning
Due to system limits, individual functions can
malfunction during tow-starting/towing with the
Intelligent Safety systems activated. There is a
risk of accident. Switch all Intelligent Safety
systems off prior to tow-starting/towing.
Overview
The detection area in front of the vehicle is div‐
ided into two areas:
Button in the vehicle
▷ Central area, arrow 1, directly in front of the
vehicle.
▷ Expanded area, arrows 2, to the right and left
of the central area.
A collision is imminent if pedestrians are located
within the central area. A warning is issued about
pedestrians who are located within the extended
area only if they are moving in the direction of the
central area.
Intelligent Safety button
Safety information
Camera
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver’s personal judgment in assessing visibility
and traffic situation. There is a risk of accident.
Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch
traffic closely and actively intervene where ap‐
propriate.
The camera is installed near the interior mirror.
Warning
Keep the windshield in front of the interior mirror
clean and clear.
Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a sub‐
stitute for the driver’s personal judgment. Due
to its limits, the system may not issue warnings
or reactions, or these may be issued late or in a
manner that is not consistent with their normal
use. There is a risk of accident. Adjust driving
style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely
and actively intervene where appropriate.
Switching on/off
Switching on automatically
The system is automatically active after every
driving off.
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The braking intervention occurs only if vehicle
stability has not been restricted, for instance by
deactivating the DSC Dynamic Stability Control.
Switching on/off manually
Press button briefly:
▷ The menu for the Intelligent Safety
system is displayed. The systems
are individually switched off accord‐
ing to their respective settings.
The driver may interrupt the braking intervention
function by stepping on the accelerator pedal or
by actively moving the steering wheel.
The system’s ability to detect objects may be
limited in some circumstances. Refer to the in‐
formation in this Owner’s Manual regarding the
limitations of the system and actively intervene
as warranted.
▷ LED lights up orange or goes out respective
to their individual settings.
Adjust the settings as needed. The individual
settings are stored for the driver profile currently
in use.
System limits
Press button again:
▷ All Intelligent Safety systems are
switched on.
Safety information
▷ The LED lights up green.
Warning
The system is designed to operate in certain
conditions and circumstances. Due to condi‐
tions or other factors, the system may not re‐
spond. There may be a risk of accident or risk
of damage to property. Actively intervene as
warranted. Refer to the information in this Own‐
er’s Manual regarding the scope of the sys‐
tem’s operation and limitations.
Hold down button:
▷ All Intelligent Safety systems are
switched off.
▷ The LED goes out.
Warning with braking function
Display
If a collision with a detected person is imminent,
a warning symbol appears on the instrument
cluster and in the Head-up Display.
Detection range
The detection potential of the camera is limited.
Thus, a warning might not be issued or be is‐
sued late.
The red symbol is displayed and a signal
sounds.
The following situations may not be detected, for
example:
Intervene immediately by braking or make an
evasive maneuver.
▷ Partially covered pedestrians.
▷ Pedestrians that are not detected as such be‐
cause of the viewing angle or contour.
Braking intervention
The warning prompts the driver to intervene.
During a warning, the maximum braking force is
used. This requires the brake pedal to be de‐
pressed sufficiently quickly and forcefully. If there
is a risk of collision, the system may assist with
braking. When the vehicle is traveling at a low
speed, the vehicle may come to a complete stop.
▷ Pedestrians outside of the detection range.
▷ Pedestrians having a body size less than
32 in/80 cm.
Functional limitations
The system may not be fully functional or may
not be available in the following situations:
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▷ In heavy fog, wet conditions, or snowfall.
▷ In tight curves.
traffic closely and actively intervene where ap‐
propriate. Do not jerk the steering wheel in re‐
sponse to a warning.
▷ If the driving stability control systems are de‐
activated, for instance DSC OFF.
▷ If the field of view of the camera or the wind‐
shield is dirty or covered.
Warning
Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a sub‐
stitute for the driver’s personal judgment. Due
to its limits, the system may not issue warnings
or reactions, or these may be issued late or in a
manner that is not consistent with their normal
use. There is a risk of accident. Adjust driving
style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely
and actively intervene where appropriate.
▷ Up to 10 seconds after the start of the engine
via the Start/Stop button.
▷ During calibration of the camera immediately
after vehicle delivery.
▷ If there are constant blinding effects because
of oncoming light, for instance from the sun
low in the sky.
▷ When it is dark outside.
Overview
Lane departure warning
Button in the vehicle
Concept
The lane departure warning alerts when the vehi‐
cle on roads with lane markings is about to leave
the lane.
General information
Depending on the country version, the system
issues a warning at speeds between
35 mph/55 km/h and 45 mph/70 km/h.
Intelligent Safety button
When switching on the system below this speed,
a message is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Warnings are issued by means of a steering
wheel vibration. The time of the warning may
vary depending on the current driving situation.
Camera
The system does not provide a warning if the
turn signal is set before leaving the lane.
Safety information
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver’s personal judgment in assessing road
and traffic safety. There is a risk of accident.
Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch
The camera is installed near the interior mirror.
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Keep the windshield in front of the interior mirror
clean and clear.
Issued warning
If you leave the lane
If you leave the lane and if a lane marking has
been detected, the steering wheel vibrates.
Switching on/off
Switching on automatically
If the turn signal is switched on before changing
the lane, a warning is not issued.
The lane departure warning is automatically acti‐
vated after departure, if the function was
switched on the last time the engine was stop‐
ped.
End of warning
The warning is canceled in the following situa‐
tions:
Switching on/off manually
▷ Automatically after approx. 3 seconds.
▷ When returning to your own lane.
▷ When braking hard.
Press button briefly:
▷ The menu for the Intelligent Safety
system is displayed. The systems
are individually switched off accord‐
ing to their respective settings.
▷ When using the turn signal.
System limits
▷ LED lights up orange or goes out respective
to their individual settings.
Safety information
Adjust the settings as needed. The individual
settings are stored for the driver profile currently
in use.
Warning
The system is designed to operate in certain
conditions and circumstances. Due to condi‐
tions or other factors, the system may not re‐
spond. There may be a risk of accident or risk
of damage to property. Actively intervene as
warranted. Refer to the information in this Own‐
er’s Manual regarding the scope of the sys‐
tem’s operation and limitations.
Press button again:
▷ All Intelligent Safety systems are
switched on.
▷ The LED lights up green.
Hold down button:
▷ All Intelligent Safety systems are
switched off.
Functional limitations
▷ The LED goes out.
The system may not be fully functional in the fol‐
lowing situations:
Display in the instrument cluster
▷ In heavy fog, wet conditions, or snowfall.
▷ Yellow symbol: system is activated.
▷ In the event of missing, worn, poorly visible,
merging, diverging, or multiple lane markings
such as in construction areas.
▷ Green symbol: at least one lane mark‐
ing was detected and warnings can
be issued.
▷ When lane markings are covered in snow, ice,
dirt or water.
▷ In tight curves or on narrow lanes.
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▷ When lane markings are covered by objects.
Safety information
▷ When driving very close to the vehicle in front
of you.
Warning
▷ When driving toward bright lights.
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver’s personal judgment in assessing one's
physical state. An increasing lack of alertness or
fatigue may not be detected or not be detected
in time. There is a risk of accident. Make sure
that the driver is rested and alert. Adjust driving
style to traffic conditions.
▷ When the windshield in front of the interior
mirror is fogged over, dirty or covered with
stickers, etc.
▷ During calibration of the camera immediately
after vehicle delivery.
Brake force display
Function
The system is switched on each time the engine
is started and cannot be switched off.
Concept
Additional brake lights indicate emergency brak‐
ing to the traffic behind. This can reduce the risk
of a rear-end collision.
After travel has begun, the system monitors cer‐
tain aspects of the driver's behavior, so that de‐
creasing alertness or fatigue can be detected.
This procedure takes the following criteria into
account:
General information
▷ Personal driving style, for instance steering
behavior.
▷ Driving conditions, for instance time, length of
trip.
Starting at approximately 43 mph/70 km/h, the
system is active and can display a recommenda‐
tion to take a break.
Break recommendation
If the driver becomes less alert or fatigued, a
message is displayed in the Control Display with
the recommendation to take a break.
▷ During normal brake application, the outer
brake lights light up.
▷ During heavy brake application, the inner
brake lights additionally light up.
A recommendation to take a break is displayed
only once during an uninterrupted trip.
Fatigue alert
After a break, another recommendation to take a
break cannot be displayed until after approxi‐
mately 45 minutes.
Concept
The system can detect decreasing alertness or
fatigue of the driver during long, monotonous
trips, for instance on highways. In this situation, it
is recommended that the driver takes a break.
System limits
The function may be limited in the following sit‐
uations and may issue an incorrect warning or no
warning at all:
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▷ When the clock is set incorrectly.
At standstill
After coming to a halt, the brake is released auto‐
matically.
▷ When the vehicle speed is mainly below
about 43 mph/70 km/h.
▷ With a sporty driving style, such as during
rapid acceleration or when cornering fast.
▷ In active driving situations, such as when
changing lanes frequently.
▷ When the road surface is poor.
▷ In the event of strong side winds.
The system is reset approx. 45 minutes after
parking the vehicle, for instance in the case of a
break during longer trips on highways.
PostCrash – iBrake
Concept
In the event of an accident, the system can bring
the vehicle to a halt automatically without inter‐
vention by the driver in certain situations. This
can reduce the risk of a further collision and the
consequences thereof.
Harder vehicle braking
In certain situations, it can be necessary to bring
the vehicle to a halt more quickly than the Brake
Assistant allows.
To do this, quickly apply extra force to the brake.
For a brief period, the braking pressure will be
higher than the braking pressure that is achieved
by the automatic braking function. This interrupts
automatic braking.
Interrupting automatic braking
It can be necessary to interrupt automatic brak‐
ing in certain situations, for example for an eva‐
sive maneuver.
Interrupt automatic braking:
▷ By pressing the brake pedal.
▷ By pressing the accelerator pedal.
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