A host of active safety systems reduce the risk of accidents

A selection of electronic assistance systems make an active contribution to driving safety in the new BMW 3-Series, helping drivers to avoid collisions in the first place. The functions of the main assistance systems have already been described in the "BMW ConnectedDrive" chapter, but the stand-out features include the Active Protection occupant protection system, daytime running lights, Adaptive Headlights with variable light distribution and anti-dazzle High-Beam Assistant, dynamic brake lights, a rear view camera, the Lane Departure Warning System including Collision Warning, the Lane Change Warning System with No Passing Info, and Speed Limit Info.

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    Capturing the image
    The image is captured by two cameras integrated in the exterior mirrors and by the backup camera. The range equals: approx. 10 ft/3 m to the side. approx. 7 ft/2 m to the rear. In this w ...

    Address book
    Selecting a destination from the address book 1. "Navigation". 2. "Address book". Contacts with addresses are displayed if these have been checked as destinations. If the m ...

    Increasing or reducing speed
    The speed can be changed in the range from approx. 4 mph/6 km/h to approx. 15 mph/25 km/ h by pressing the accelerator or brake pedal lightly. A target speed within the same range can be spec ...