BMW G12 - Page 15

G12�Driver�Assistance�Systems
3.�KAFAS
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3.5.�Detection�of�the�road�condition
The�KAFAS�stereo�camera�in�the�G12�also�detects�the�road�condition.
In�vehicles�with�the�Executive�Drive�Pro�optional�equipment�(OE�2VS),the�data�collected�is�used
to�adapt�the�chassis�and�suspension�setting�to�the�road�condition�by�changing�various�setting
parameters�in�the�Dynamic�Drive�(ARS)�and�Electronic�Damper�Control�(EDC)�and�tailoring�the
interaction�with�the�two-axle�air�suspension.
Detection�of�road�bumps�with�the�help�of�the�stereo�camera
Objects�can�now�be�dealt�with�actively�instead�of�reactively,�and�therefore�more�easily,�at�speeds�of
approximately�15�to�100�km/h.
The�structure�of�the�vehicle�moves�less�vertically,�as�the�vehicle�drives�in�harmony�with�the�road.
Bumps�are�less�noticeable�for�the�driver.
3.6.�Functional�limitations
The�function�of�the�KAFAS�stereo�camera�and�thus�the�function�of�the�corresponding�assistance
systems�may�be�impaired�due�to�the�physical�limits�of�the�optical�systems,�for�example�in�the
following�situations:
• Heavy�fog,�rain,�spray�or�snow
• Strong�light�in�the�camera�lens
• If�the�field�of�view�of�the�KAFAS�stereo�camera�or�the�windscreen�is�dirty
• On�tight�bends
• If�boundary�lines�are�missing,�worn,�poorly�visible,�converging�or�diverging,�or�not
clearly�recognizable,�as�may�be�the�case�when�roadworks�are�being�carried�out
• If�boundary�lines�are�covered�by�snow,�ice,�dirt�or�water
• If�boundary�lines�are�covered�by�objects