The concept
Two radar sensors below the rear bumper monitor the area behind and next to the vehicle at speeds above approx. 30 mph/50 km/h.
The system indicates whether there are vehicles in the blind spot, arrow 1, or approaching from behind on the adjacent lane, arrow 2.
The lamp in the exterior mirror housing lights up dimly.
Before you change lanes after setting the turn signal, the system issues a warning in the situations described above.
The lamp in the housing of the exterior mirror flashes and the steering wheel vibrates.
See also:
Display in the instrument cluster
The collision warning can be issued in the instrument
cluster, in the Head-up Display, and
acoustically.
Warning stages
Adapting your speed and driving style
The display does not relieve ...
Camera monitoring: Lane Departure Warning System and Collision Warning
The Lane Departure Warning System available for the new BMW 3-Series Sedan is
activated at speeds above 70 km/h (43 mph) and warns the driver if he
unintentionally strays out of his lane. The syst ...
Vehicle care
Car care products
BMW recommends using cleaning and care
products from BMW, since these have been
tested and approved.
Car care and cleaning products
Follow the instructions on the container.
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