BMW XM Owner's Manual page 182

CONTROLS
General information
Sensors detect the traffic situation in their de-
tection range when on a straight line.
Sensors detect the traffic situation in their de-
tection range when turning.
The system issues a warning of a possible
risk of collision with pedestrians or cyclists at
speeds above approx. 3 mph/5 km/h.
Safety information
Follow the safety information in Chapter "For-
ward Collision Mitigation".
Display in the instrument cluster
If there is a risk of collision with a detected pe-
destrian or cyclist, a warning light is displayed.
Icon Meaning
Risk of collision with a person, e.g., a
pedestrian.
General risk of collision.
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Warning function
The warning prompts the driver to intervene.
Additional information:
Forward Collision Mitigation, refer to page 176.
System limits
General information
Follow the system limits in the "Forward Colli-
sion Mitigation" chapter.
Detection range
The detection range consists of the following
parts:
▷ Area in front of the vehicle, arrow 1.
▷ With side radar sensors in front: side areas,
arrows 2.
The following situations may not be detected,
for instance:
▷ Partially covered pedestrians or bikes.
▷ Pedestrians that are not detected as such
because of their contour or posture.
▷ Pedestrians with insufficient height.
Upper speed limit
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the
system responds to pedestrians and cyclists
when your vehicle speed is less than approx.
50 mph/80 km/h.