BMW 2 Series Owner's Handbook Manual page 188

CONTROLS
System limits
System limits of the sensors
For further information:
Sensors in the vehicle, see page 41.
Functional limitations
The function can be restricted, for example, in
the following situations:
▷ In tight bends.
▷ Crossing objects are moving at a very slow
or a very fast speed.
▷ Other objects that hide cross traffic are in
the capture range of the sensors.
▷ If the trailer socket is occupied or trailer
operation is activated, the Crossing-traffic
Warning is not available for the area behind
the vehicle.
Dynamic brake lights
Principle
The brake lights flash to warn road users be-
hind the vehicle that emergency braking is be-
ing performed.
General
▷ Normal braking: brake lights illuminate.
▷ Heavy braking: brake lights flash.
Shortly before the vehicle comes to a standstill,
the hazard warning lights are activated.
To switch off the hazard warning lights:
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▷ Accelerate.
▷ Press the hazard warning lights button.
BMW Drive Recorder
Principle
The BMW Drive Recorder saves short video
recordings of the vehicle surroundings in order
to document the traffic situation, for example.
General
Video recordings can be saved in different
ways:
▷ Automatic saving of recordings.
The function makes it possible to document
the circumstances of an accident.
▷ Manual saving of recordings.
The function makes it possible to document
traffic situations.
The cameras of the assistance systems are
used for recording, e.g. panorama view.
In addition, the following journey parameters
are saved:
▷ Date.
▷ Time.
▷ Speed.
▷ GPS coordinates.
Data protection
The reliability of the recording and the use of
video recordings depend on the legal regula-
tions in the country where the system is to be
used. The user is responsible for the use of the
system and for complying with the provisions
that apply in each case.
Before using for the first time, the vehicle man-
ufacturer recommends checking that there are
no legal or official restrictions on using the sys-
tem in the state or country in question. Addi-
tionally, the legality of using the system should