BMW Saloon 3 Series Owner's Handbook Manual page 192

CONTROLS
Front-end collision warning
with light braking function
Principle
The system can help avoid accidents. If an acci‐
dent cannot be avoided, the system helps to re‐
duce the collision speed.
The system warns of the possible risk of collision
and brakes automatically, as necessary.
General
The system is controlled using the following sen‐
sors, depending on the equipment:
▷ Camera in the area of the rear-view mirror.
▷ Radar sensor in front bumper.
From speeds of approximately 5 km/h, 3 mph,
the system provides a two-stage warning of any
possible risk of collision with vehicles. The timing
of these warnings may vary depending on the
current driving situation.
When deliberately moving closer to a vehicle, the
front-end collision warning and braking interven‐
tion are activated later to avoid unjustified system
responses.
Depending on the equipment, the Driver Atten‐
tion Camera detects the driver's view behaviour
in the instrument cluster. The system also
checks whether there are any visual impairments
present. The view behaviour and visibility condi‐
tions also affect the point at which the warnings
are issued.
Safety notes
WARNING
The system does not relieve you of your per‐
sonal responsibility to assess the visibility con‐
ditions and traffic situation correctly. There is a
risk of accident. Adapt your driving style to the
traffic conditions. Observe the traffic situation
and intervene actively if the situation warrants it.
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Safety
Displays and warnings do not relieve you of
your personal responsibility. System limitations
can mean that warnings or system responses
are not issued or are issued too late, incorrectly
or without justification. There is a risk of acci‐
dent. Adapt your driving style to the traffic con‐
ditions. Observe the traffic situation and inter‐
vene actively if the situation warrants it.
Due to system limitations, individual functions
may not work properly when tow-starting/
towing with activated Intelligent Safety Sys‐
tems. There is a risk of accident. Switch off all
Intelligent Safety Systems before tow-starting/
towing.
Overview
Button in the vehicle
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Intelligent Safety