BMW G12 - Page 55

G12�Driver�Assistance�Systems
12.�Proactive�Active�Driving�Assistant
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The�proactive�Active�Driving�Assistant�points�out�to�the�driver�the�ideal�time�at�which�to�release�the
accelerator�in�order�to�reduce�consumption,�thus�enabling�the�driver�to�save�fuel.
Data�from�the�navigation�system�is�evaluated�as�the�basis�for�the�calculation.�Using�this�data,�sections
of�road�ahead�that�require�a�reduction�in�speed�can�be�detected�in�good�time.
Relevant�sections�of�road�are:
• Intersections
• Bends
• Crossroads
• Roundabouts
• Entrances�to�towns
• Top�speed�limitations
• Highway�exits
The�proactive�Active�Driving�Assistant�function�is�available�in�the�G12�in�conjunction�with�the
Navigation�System�Professional�optional�equipment�(OE�609).
To�ensure�the�coasting�function�is�used�to�its�full�potential,�the�proactive�Active�Driving�Assistant�takes
into�account�whether�coasting�is�currently�possible�and�adapts�the�time�that�the�information�is�issued
accordingly.�The�proactive�Active�Driving�Assistant�actively�cancels�coasting�if�it�is�possible�to�reach�a
section�of�road�ahead�in�coasting�overrun�mode.
The�proactive�Active�Driving�Assistant�helps�drivers�who�are�not�familiar�with�the�route�or�area�to�drive
more�efficiently.
Display
G12�proactive�Active�Driving�Assistant�displays�in�the�instrument�cluster
An�indicator�in�the�instrument�cluster�or�Head-Up�Display�(only�with�optional�equipment�OE610)�alerts
the�driver�that�he�is�on�a�section�of�road�relevant�for�the�proactive�Active�Driving�Assistant�and�gives
him�the�option�to�react�accordingly.
The�driver�can�activate�or�deactivate�the�indicator�in�the�Head-Up�Display�separately.