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.
See also:
System limits
Sudden tire damage
Sudden serious tire damage caused by
external influences cannot be indicated in advance.◄
The system does not operate correctly if it has
not been reset. For example, a f ...
Opening and closing: from the
inside
Unlocking and opening
Either unlock the doors together using the
button for the central locking system and
then pull the door handle above the armrest
or
Pull the door opener twice in ...
Oil change
An oil change should be carried out by your
service center only.
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