BMW XM Owner's Manual page 183

Warning function at
intersections
Principle
At speeds that are common in towns and cit-
ies, the Intersection Collision Warning function
can warn the driver of a possible risk of colli-
sion with crossing traffic at intersections and
junctions. The system may brake automati-
cally.
In the event of an accident, the system helps
by reducing impact speed.
General information
Sensors detect the traffic situation in their de-
tection range.
Vehicles crossing your driving direction can be
detected by the system as soon as these vehi-
cles enter into detection range of the sensors.
At intersections and junctions, a warning is is-
sued when a risk of collision with crossing traf-
fic is detected.
The system issues a warning of a possible risk
of collision with vehicles at speeds above ap-
prox. 3 mph/5 km/h.
The timing of warnings may vary with the cur-
rent driving situation.
Safety information
Follow the safety information in Chapter "For-
ward Collision Mitigation".
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Safety
Display in the instrument cluster
If there is a risk of collision with a detected
vehicle, a warning light is displayed.
Icon Meaning
Risk of collision with vehicle crossing
from the right.
Risk of collision with vehicle crossing
from the left.
General risk of collision.
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 following situations may not be detected,
for instance:
▷ Crossing vehicles when they are hidden,
e.g. by buildings.
▷ Vehicles with an unusual side view.
▷ Vehicles in highly dynamic driving situa-
tions.
Upper speed limit
The system responds to crossing vehicles
when the vehicle speed is below approx.
50 mph/80 km/h.
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