Active Protection - preventative occupant protection
The Active Protection safety package is making its debut in the new BMW 3-Series Sedan under the banner of BMW ConnectedDrive. This assistance system is activated shortly after the driver pulls away - from 18 km/h (11 mph) - and tightens the driver and front passenger seat belts automatically to take up any slack. If the car enters a critical pre-crash scenario, the driver and front passenger belts are pulled tight, and the side windows and sunroof are closed. If the front-mounted camera or radar detects an emergency braking manoeuvre initiated by the driver or the onset of heavy understeer or oversteer, Active Protection deduces that a collision is likely. If a crash is unavoidable, the system automatically brakes the car without any intervention required from the driver. Following the initial impact, the car is then slowed to a standstill with maximum deceleration of 5 m/s² and its brakes locked for a further 1.5 seconds. This reduces the likelihood of - or even prevents - a second collision.
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At a glance
At a glance
1 Air toward the windshield and side windows
2 Air for the upper body
3 Air to footwell
4 Automatic climate control with 2-zone control
Automatic climate control with 4-zone control ...
Transmission positions
D Drive, automatic position
Position for normal vehicle operation. All forward
gears are available.
R is Reverse
Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
N is Neutral
Use in automatic car wa ...
Capacities
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