BMW Saloon 3 Series Owner's Handbook Manual page 224

CONTROLS
▷ Accelerate.
▷ Press the hazard warning lights button.
BMW Drive Recorder
Principle
The system saves short video recordings of the
vehicle environment in order to document traffic
conditions, for example.
In addition, the following journey parameters are
saved:
▷ Date.
▷ Time.
▷ Speed.
▷ GPS coordinates.
General
There are various ways of saving video record‐
ings.
▷ Automatic saving of recordings.
The function makes it possible to document
the circumstances of an accident.
▷ Manual saving of recordings.
The function makes it possible to document
traffic conditions.
The system records for up to 20 seconds before
and after the save function is activated.
Cameras for assistance systems are used; for ex‐
ample, Panorama View.
Data protection
The reliability of the recording and the use of
video recordings depend on the legal regulations
in the country where the system is to be used.
The user is responsible for the use of the system
and for complying with the provisions that apply
in each case.
Before using for the first time, the vehicle manu‐
facture recommends checking that there are no
legal or official restrictions on using the system in
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Safety
the state or country in question. Additionally, the
legality of using the system should be checked
at regular intervals, especially if the vehicle fre‐
quently crosses borders.
If anyone else drives the vehicle, he/she must be
given information about the system. Information
about the system must also be provided if the
vehicle is passed on to anyone else.
Operating requirements
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Activating/deactivating
The BMW Drive Recorder must be activated be‐
fore using the recording function for the first
time.
Via iDrive:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Recording functions
Automatic recording
The recording is saved automatically when the
vehicle sensors detect an accident.
Manual recording
Using the button:
Via iDrive:
1.
2.
3.
To cancel the recording: "Cancel".
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System is activated.
Recording type selected.
Recording duration selected.
"Apps"
"Drive Recorder"
"Settings"
"Recording allowed"
Select the desired setting.
Press and hold the Panorama View button.
"Apps"
"Drive Recorder"
"Start recording"