BMW 2 Series Owner's Handbook Manual page 186

CONTROLS
▷ When reversing.
▷ If the trailer socket is occupied or trailer op-
eration is activated, for example when op-
erating with a trailer or bicycle carrier.
System limits
General
Follow the limits of the system in the chapter
"Collision warning systems".
Functional limitations
The system may have restricted functionality
in the following situations:
▷ The speed of the approaching vehicle is
much faster than your own speed.
▷ The speed of the approaching vehicle is
very slow.
Crossing-traffic Warning
Principle
At blind exits or when leaving bay parking
spaces, the Crossing-traffic Warning detects
other road users approaching from the side
earlier than is possible from the driver's seat.
General
The area behind to the vehicle is monitored by
sensors.
The system indicates when other road users
are approaching.
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Follow the information in the Chapter "Parking
assistance systems".
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
any time, and actively intervene if the situa-
tion warrants it.
Sensors
The system is controlled via the radar sensors
at the side in the rear.
Switching on/switching off the
Crossing-traffic Warning manually
1. "MENU"
2. "Vehicle apps"
3. "Driving settings"
4. "Driver assistance"
5. "Parking and manoeuvring"
6. "CROSSING-TRAFFIC WARNING"
7. Select the desired setting.
Turning on the Crossing-traffic
Warning automatically
If the system was activated on the control dis-
play, it is automatically turned on as soon as
the Park Distance Control or a camera view is
active and a selector lever position is engaged.
The system is switched on at the rear when
reverse gear is engaged.