Radar Sensors - BMW 3 SERIES SPORTS WAGON Owner's Manual

▷ When the windshield in front of the interior
mirror is fogged over, dirty or covered with
stickers, etc.
▷ During calibration of the camera immedi‐
ately after vehicle delivery.
Active Blind Spot Detection
The concept
Two radar sensors in the rear bumper monitor
the area behind and next to the vehicle at
speeds above approx. 30 mph/50 km/h.
The system indicates whether there are vehi‐
cles in the blind spot, arrow 1, or approaching
from behind on the adjacent lane, arrow 2.
The lamp in the exterior mirror housing is dim‐
med.
Before you change lanes after setting the turn
signal, the system issues a warning in the sit‐
uations described above.
The lamp in the exterior mirror housing flashes
and the steering wheel vibrates.
Information
WARNING
The system does not relieve from the
personal responsibility to correctly assess visi‐
bility and traffic situation. There is risk of an ac‐
cident. Adjust the driving style to the traffic
conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively
interfere in the respective situations.◀
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 966 156 - X/15
Safety
Overview
Button in the vehicle
Active Blind Spot Detection

Radar sensors

The radar sensors are located in the rear
bumper.
Switching on/off
Press button.
▷ On: the LED lights up.
▷ Off: the LED goes out.
Settings are stored for the profile currently
used.
Controls
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