Antilock Brake System ABS

ABS prevents locking of the wheels during braking. The vehicle remains steerable even during full brake applications, thus increasing active safety.

ABS is operational every time you start the engine.

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    Configuring the warning time
    After the warning function is switched on, the warning time can be set via the iDrive. For a late warning time, prewarning is deactivated. These settings have no effect on the time of the warni ...

    For US customers
    The following only applies to vehicles owned and operated in the US. If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediate ...

    Malfunction
    A message is displayed in the instrument cluster. HDC is not available, e.g., due to elevated brake temperatures. ...