BMW 2 Series Owner's Handbook Manual page 191

conditions. Observe the traffic situation and
intervene actively if the situation warrants it.
Function
Depending on the equipment, in critical acci-
dent situations, the following individual func-
tions become active as required:
▷ The windows are automatically closed. The
windows remain open by a gap.
▷ Automatic closing of the glass sunroof/pan-
oramic glass sunroof. The sun protection is
also closed.
▷ Automatic positioning of the backrest of the
front passenger seat.
Following a critical driving situation where no
accident has occurred, the systems can be re-
stored to the desired setting.
PostCrash – iBrake
Principle
In certain accident situations, PostCrash iBrake
can automatically bring the vehicle to a stand-
still without the driver having to intervene.
General
PostCrash iBrake can reduce the risk of an-
other collision and its consequences.
At a standstill
Once the vehicle has come to a halt, the brake
is released automatically.
Decelerating the vehicle harder
In certain situations, it may be necessary to
bring the vehicle to a standstill more quickly
than is possible with automatic braking.
To do so, brake quickly and firmly. This will
briefly increase the brake pressure to a higher
level than that achieved with the automatic
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brake function. Automatic braking is interrup-
ted.
Cancelling automatic braking
In certain situations, it may be necessary to
cancel automatic braking, for example if avoid-
ance manoeuvre is required.
Cancel automatic braking:
▷ By depressing the brake pedal.
▷ By depressing the accelerator pedal.
Attentiveness Assistant
Principle
The Attentiveness Assistant can detect de-
creasing attentiveness or the onset of fatigue
in the driver on long monotonous journeys,
for example on motorways. The system rec-
ommends taking a break.
Safety information
WARNING
The system does not relieve you of your per-
sonal responsibility to assess your physical
condition correctly. Increasing inattention or
fatigue might not be detected, or may not be
detected in good time. There is a risk of acci-
dent. Make sure that the driver is rested and
alert. Adapt your driving style to the traffic
conditions.
Function
The system is switched on every time drive-
ready state is switched on.
Once the journey has started, the system
adapts to the driver so that any decrease in
attention or fatigue can be detected.
This process considers the following criteria:
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