BMW 2 COUPE Series Owner's Manual page 184

CONTROLS
Overview
Sensors
The system is controlled by the following sen‐
sors:
▷ Radar sensors, side, rear.
Additional information:
Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 35.
Switching on/off
The system is automatically active when the ve‐
hicle is turned on.
The system is deactivated in the following situa‐
tions:
▷ When driving in reverse.
System limits
System limits of the sensors
Additional information:
▷ Radar sensors, refer to page 36.
Functional limitations
The system may not be fully functional in the fol‐
lowing situations:
▷ When a vehicle is approaching at a speed
much faster than your own.
▷ The approaching vehicle is approaching
slowly.
BMW Drive Recorder
Principle
The BMW Drive Recorder stores brief video re‐
cordings of the vehicle surroundings, e.g., to
document surrounding traffic.
General information
There are various ways for storing video record‐
ings:
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▷ 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 system records up to 20 seconds before
and after the activation of the storage.
Cameras of the assistance systems are used, for
instance 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 regu‐
lations of the country in which the system is to
be used. The user is responsible for the use of
the system and compliance with the respective
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 bor‐
ders 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 ve‐
hicle.
Functional requirements
▷ BMW Drive Recorder is activated.
▷ Privacy Policy accepted.
▷ Recording type selected.
▷ Recording time selected.