BMW 3: Rear collision preparation
Concept
The system reacts to vehicles approaching from
behind.
General information
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Two radar sensors in the rear bumper monitor
the area behind the vehicle.
When a vehicle approaches from the rear at a
certain speed, the system responds as follows:
- Active Protection: when a
collision seems to be unavoidable, PreCrash
functions are triggered.
Safety information
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver's personal judgment in assessing visibility
and traffic situation. There is a risk of accident.
Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch
traffic closely and actively intervene where appropriate.
Warning
Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a substitute
for the driver's personal judgment. Due
to its limits, the system may not issue warnings
or reactions, or these may be issued late or in a
manner that is not consistent with their normal
use. There is a risk of accident. Adjust driving
style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely
and actively intervene where appropriate.
Overview
Radar sensors
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The radar sensors are located in the rear
bumper.
Always keep the bumper in the area of the radar
sensors clean and unobstructed.
Switching on/off
The system is automatically active after every
driving off.
The system is deactivated in the following situations:
System limits
The system may not be fully functional in the following
situations:
- When a vehicle is approaching at a speed
much faster than your own.
- When the approaching vehicle approaches
slowly.
- In heavy fog, wet conditions, or snowfall.
- In tight curves or on narrow lanes.
- If the bumper is dirty, iced up, or covered,
for instance by stickers.
- If the field of view of the sensors is covered,
e.g., by garage walls, hedges or snow hills.
- If cargo protrudes.
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Concept
If the driver is no longer fit to drive, the system
helps to safely bring the vehicle to a standstill.
General information
The emergency stop function is not triggered
automatically. The emerg
General information
The system stores brief video recordings of the
surrounding area of the vehicle, e.g., to document
traffic events.
Additionally, the following parameters are stored
for the trip:
Concept
Active Protection prepares occupants and the
vehicle for a possible accident in critical driving or
collision situations.
General information
Active Protection consists of various PreCrash
fun
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Safety information
Warning
If the upper retaining strap is incorrectly used
for the child restraint system, the protective effect
can be reduced. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that the upper retaining strap does
not run over sharp edges and is not twisted as
it passes the upper anchor.
Warn
Your car is equipped with a wireless charging
tray (WCA) to charge your mobile phone and
connect it to the mobile network. To ensure the
best possible connection a signal booster (LTECompensator)
is used in conjunction with the
WCA. The following paragraphs refer to this
booster:
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