BMW Saloon 3 Series Owner's Handbook Manual page 202

CONTROLS
▷ During the camera calibration process imme‐
diately after vehicle delivery.
▷ If there is sustained glare due to oncoming
light, for example if the sun is low in the sky.
Attaching any objects, for example stickers or
decals, in the area of the radar beam will also im‐
pair radar sensor operation and may even cause
them to fail.
Sensitivity of the warnings
The higher the sensitivity of the warning settings,
for example warning time, the more warnings are
displayed. As a result, there may be an increased
number of premature or unjustified warnings and
responses.
Person warning with City
light braking function
Principle
The system can help to avoid accidents with pe‐
destrians and cyclists. If an accident cannot be
avoided, the system helps to reduce the collision
speed.
The system warns of the possible risk of collision
in the urban speed range and brakes automati‐
cally, as necessary.
General
At speeds above approx. 5 km/h, 3 mph, the sys‐
tem warns of the possible risk of collision with
pedestrians and cyclists.
Pedestrians and cyclists are taken into account if
they are located within the detection range of the
system.
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.
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Safety
Detection range
The detection zone in front of the vehicle con‐
sists of two parts:
▷
▷
There is a risk of collision if persons are in the
central zone. A warning is only given of persons
in the extended zone if they are moving towards
the central zone.
Safety notes
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.
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.
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Central zone, arrow 1, directly in front of the
vehicle.
Extended zone, arrow 2, to the right and left
of the central area.
WARNING
WARNING