BMW X1 Owner's Manual page 177

When opening doors, vehicle occupants are
then warned if a risk of collision with an ap-
proaching object is detected.
A possible risk of collision is indicated by var-
ious warnings, e.g., warning light on the exte-
rior mirror and a warning tone.
The warning light in the exterior mirror gives
warnings at different levels.
The sensors monitor the area behind the vehi-
cle.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the area
around the vehicle in front of the vehicle is
monitored as well.
The Exit Warning can be activated or deacti-
vated on the control display. You can also con-
figure the warning function.
Safety information
Follow the safety information in the "Forward
Collision Mitigation" chapter.
Sensors
The Exit Warning is controlled by the following
sensors:
▷ Side radar sensors, rear.
▷ Depending on whether vehicle is equipped
with side front radar sensors.
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Safety
Activating/deactivating the exit
warning
Automatic activation of system
The exit warning activates automatically
whenever you start driving if this function was
switched on when you completed your last trip.
Deactivating the system manually
To deactivate the Exit Warning, go through
the menu as follows via iDrive: Apps menu /
"Vehicle" / "Driving settings" / "Driver
Assistance" / "Safety and warnings" / "Exit
warning" / "Off".
Configuring the exit warning
1. To configure the Exit Warning, go
through the menu as follows via iDrive:
Apps menu / "Vehicle" / "Driving
settings" / "Driver Assistance" / "Safety and
warnings" / "Exit warning".
2. Select the desired setting.
Turning the warning signal on/off
To turn the warning tone for the Exit Warning
on or off, go through the menu as follows
via iDrive: Apps menu / "Vehicle" / "Driving
settings" / "Driver Assistance" / "Safety and
warnings" / "Exit warning" / "Warning tone".
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