BMW XM Owner's Manual page 186

CONTROLS
6. "Exit warning"
7. "Warning tone"
Displays
Warning light in exterior mirror
The warning light in the exterior mirror warns
of a possible collision with a detected vehicle.
Ambient light
Depending on the equipment, warnings are
also indicated by the ambient light in the inte-
rior.
Warning function
Prewarning
In the event of an advance warning, the warn-
ing light in the exterior mirror illuminates. De-
pending on the equipment, the ambient light
also flashes.
An object was detected in the opening area.
Increased awareness is required.
Acute warning
In the event of an acute warning, the warn-
ing light in the exterior mirror flashes, as does
the ambient light, depending on vehicle equip-
ment. In addition, a signal tone sounds.
There is a risk of collision when opening the
doors.
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System limits
General information
Follow the system limits in the "Collision warn-
ing systems" chapter.
Detection range
The following situations may not be detected,
for instance:
▷ Fully or partially hidden objects.
▷ Stationary or very slow objects.
▷ Pedestrians.
Functional limitations
The system may be limited in the following
situations:
▷ The speed of an approaching vehicle is too
fast or too slow.
▷ In curves.
▷ In case of fully or partially hidden objects.
Lane Departure Warning
with active return
Principle
The lane departure warning alerts when the
vehicle is about to run off the road or exit the
lane.
An automatic steering intervention helps to
keep the vehicle in its lane.