BMW X1 - Page 168

Safety information
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for
the driver’s personal judgment in assessing
the traffic situation. Based on the limits of
the system, it cannot independently react
to all traffic situations. There is a risk of
accident. Adjust driving style to traffic condi-
tions. Watch the surrounding traffic situation
closely, be ready to take over steering and
braking at any time, and actively intervene
where appropriate.
Warning
Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a
substitute for the driver’s personal judgment.
Due to its limits, the system may not issue
warnings or responses, or these may be is-
sued late or in a manner that is not consis-
tent with their normal use. There is a risk of
accident. Adjust driving style to traffic condi-
tions. Watch surrounding traffic closely and
actively intervene where appropriate.
Warning
Individual functions may not work correctly
when towing with Forward Collision Mitiga-
tion enabled or Cruise Control switched on.
There is a risk of accident. Switch off Forward
Collision Mitigation and Cruise Control before
towing.
Sensors
Depending on vehicle equipment, the Forward
Collision Mitigation system is controlled by the
following sensors:
▷
Camera behind the windshield.
▷ Front radar sensor.
▷ Side radar sensors, front.
Additional information:
Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 34.
Speed range
The Forward Collision Mitigation system is-
sues a warning for a possible risk of collision
at speeds above approx. 3 mph/5 km/h.
If the vehicle speed exceeds approx.
155 mph/250 km/h, the system is deactivated
temporarily.
Some functions are deactivated earlier.
The system is enabled as soon as the speed
drops below this value again.
Activating/deactivating the Forward
Collision Mitigation
Automatic activation of system
Depending on national-market version, the
Forward Collision Mitigation is automatically
activated whenever you start driving.
Activating the system manually
The Forward Collision Mitigation is activated
by setting the warning time.
Additional information:
Set the warning time for Forward Collision Miti-
gation, refer to page 169.
Deactivating the system manually
Depending on national-market version, you
must significantly reduce your vehicle's speed
or stop your vehicle in order to deactivate
the Forward Collision Mitigation manually. For-
ward Collision Mitigation is deactivated via
iDrive.
You may need to successively confirm deacti-
vation on the control display.
Go through the menu as follows via iDrive:
Apps menu / "Vehicle" / "Driving settings" /
"Driver Assistance" / "Safety and warnings" /
"Forward Collision Mitigation" / "Off".
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