BMW 2 Series Owner's Handbook Manual page 173

WARNING
Work carried out incorrectly can lead to a
failure, malfunction or accidental triggering of
the system. If there is a malfunction, the sys-
tem might not trigger as intended in an acci-
dent, even if the impact is of the appropriate
severity. There is a danger of injury or danger
to life. Have the system tested, repaired or
removed and disposed of by a Service Part-
ner of the manufacturer or another qualified
Service Partner or a specialist workshop.
WARNING
If the system has been triggered or is dam-
aged, its functionality will be restricted or it
may no longer work at all. There is a danger
of injury or danger to life.
If the system has been triggered or is dam-
aged, have it checked and replaced at a
Service Partner of the manufacturer or an-
other qualified Service Partner or a specialist
workshop.
NOTICE
Opening the bonnet when the pedestrian
protection has triggered may damage the
bonnet or the pedestrian protection. There is
a risk of material damage. Do not open the
bonnet after the Check Control message is
displayed. Have checks performed by a Serv-
ice Partner of the manufacturer or another
qualified Service Partner or a specialist work-
shop.
System limits
The active pedestrian protection is only
triggered at speeds between approximately
30 km/h, 18 mph and 55 km/h, 34 mph.
For safety reasons, the system may also trig-
ger in rare instances where impact with a pe-
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destrian cannot be excluded beyond all doubt,
for example in the following situations:
▷ Collision with objects such as a skip or a
boundary post.
▷ Collision with animals.
▷ Stone impact.
▷ Driving into a snow drift.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is shown.
The system has been triggered or is
faulty.
Immediately drive at moderate speed to a
Service Partner of the manufacturer or an-
other qualified Service Partner or a specialist
workshop to have the system checked and re-
paired.
Collision warning systems
General
Depending on the equipment, the vehicle has
different systems that can help prevent an im-
minent collision.
▷ Front-collision warning, see page 174.
▷ Lane Departure Warning, see page 180.
▷ Lane Change Warning, see page 183.
▷ Rear Collision Prevention, see page 185.
Safety information
WARNING
The system does not relieve you of your per-
sonal responsibility to assess the traffic situa-
tion correctly. Due to system limits, it cannot
respond independently and appropriately in
all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-
dent. Adapt your driving style to the traffic
conditions. Observe the traffic situation, be
ready to take over steering and braking at
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