BMW 5 SEDAN Series Owner's Manual page 204

CONTROLS
Symbol Status
Red steering wheel symbol and a
signal sounds:
The hands are not grasping the
steering wheel. Interruption of lane
guidance is imminent.
Red steering wheel symbol and a
signal sounds:
Lane guidance is switched off.
System limits
Use the system only in the event of a driver fail‐
ure.
The system cannot replace the driving perform‐
ance of a driver who is fit to drive.
BMW Drive Recorder
Concept
The system stores brief video recordings of the
surrounding area of the vehicle, e.g., to docu‐
ment traffic events.
Additionally, the following parameters are stored
for the trip:
▷ Date.
▷ Time.
▷ Vehicle speed.
▷ GPS coordinates.
General information
There are various ways for storing video record‐
ings:
▷ Automatic storage of the recording.
The function allows the documentation of the
event of an accident.
▷ Manual storage of the recording.
The function allows the documentation of
traffic situations.
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The system records up to 20 seconds before
and after the activation of the storage.
Cameras of the assistance systems are used, for
instance Panorama View.
Data protection
The permissibility of recording and using video
recordings is contingent upon the statutory regu‐
lations of the country in which the system is to
be used. The user is responsible for the use of
the system and compliance with the respective
regulations.
The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends
confirming there are no statutory or regulatory
constraints on use of the system in your state or
country prior to the initial use. In addition, the
laws with respect to use of the system should be
verified in regular intervals, especially when bor‐
ders are frequently crossed.
Other drivers of the vehicle must be informed
about the system. In addition, information about
the system is required when handing off the ve‐
hicle.
Functional requirements
▷ BMW Drive Recorder is activated.
▷ Privacy Policy accepted.
▷ Recording type selected.
▷ Recording time selected.
Activating/deactivating
The BMW Drive Recorder must be activated be‐
fore the first use of the recording function.
1. "Apps"
2. "Drive Recorder"
3. Accept Privacy Policy.
4. "Settings"
5. "Recording allowed"
6. Select the desired setting.