BMW 7 SERIES 2018 Owners Manual

'yApproach control warning with light brak#jing function, refer to page 162.'yEvasion assistance, refer to page 166.'yPerson warning with City light braking
function, refer to page 168.'yNight Vision with pedestrian and animal
detection, refer to page 171.'yLane departure warning, refer to
page 175.'yActive Blind Spot Detection, refer to
page 178.'ySide collision warning, refer to page 181.
Safety
information
WARNING
The system does not relieve from per#j
sonal responsibility to assess visibility and traf#j fic situation. There is a risk of an accident. Ad#jjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watchtraffic closely and actively intervene where ap#j
propriate.'

ting is changed on the menu, all settings of themenu are activated.
Press button repeatedly. The follow#j
ing settings are switched between:
"ALL ON": all Intelligent Safety systems are switched on. Basic settings are activated for
the sub-functions, for instance setting for
warning time.
"INDIVIDUAL": the Intelligent Safety systems are switched on according to the individual
settings.
Some Intelligent Safety systems cannot be in#j
dividually switched off.
Press and hold this button:
All Intelligent Safety systems are
switched off.
Approach
control
warning
with
light
braking
function
Concept
The system can help prevent accidents. If an
accident cannot be prevented, the system will help reduce the collision speed.
The system sounds a warning before an immi#j
nent collision and actuates brakes independ#j
ently, if needed.
General
information The system is controlled using a camera.
If the vehicle is equipped with a radar sensor,
the approach control warning is additionally
controlled via the cruise control radar sensor.
Intersection warning when equipped with a ra#j dar sensor: in addition, a warning is issued at
intersections and junctions if a risk of collision
with crossing traffic is detected.
The approach control warning is available even
if cruise control has been deactivated.With the vehicle approaching another vehicle
intentionally, the approach control warning and
braking are delayed in order to avoid false sys#j
tem reactions.
The system issues a two-phase warning of a possible risk of collision with vehicles at
speeds above approx. 3 mph/5 km/h. Time of
warnings may vary with the current driving sit#j uation.
Detection
range
Objects that the system can detect are taken into account.
Intersection warning: the system is also able to
detect vehicles crossing your direction of travel when these vehicles enter into the de#jtection range of the system.
Safety
information WARNING
The system does not relieve from per#j
sonal responsibility to assess visibility and traf#j fic situation. There is a risk of an accident. Ad#jjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watchtraffic closely and actively intervene where ap#j
propriate.'

fic conditions. Watch traffic closely and ac#jtively intervene where appropriate.'

"INDIVIDUAL": the Intelligent Safety systemsare switched on according to the individual
settings.
Some Intelligent Safety systems cannot be in#j dividually switched off.
Press and hold this button.All Intelligent Safety systems are
switched off.ButtonStatusButton lights up green: all Intelligent Safety systems are switched on.Button lights up orange: some Intel#j
ligent Safety systems are switched
off.Button does not light up: all Intelli#j
gent Safety systems are switched
off.
Setting
the
warning
time
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Intelligent Safety"4."Frontal Collision Warn."5.Select the desired setting.
The selected time is stored for the driver pro#jfile currently used.
Warning
with
braking
function
Display
A warning symbol appears in the instrument
cluster and in the Head-up Display if a collision with a detected vehicle is imminent.
SymbolMeasureSymbol lights up red: prewarning.
Brake and increase distance.Symbol flashes red and an acoustic signal sounds: acute warning.
Brake and make an evasive maneu#j ver, if necessary.Crossing traffic warning
Symbol flashes red and an acoustic signal sounds: acute warning when
vehicles cross your direction of
travel.
Brake and make an evasive maneu#j
ver, if necessary.
Prewarning
This warning is issued, for instance when there
is the impending danger of a collision or the distance to the vehicle ahead is too small.
If a prewarning is issued, intervene in the situa#j
tion yourself.
Acute
warning
with
braking
function
Acute warning is displayed in case of the immi#j nent danger of a collision when the vehicle ap#j
proaches another object at a high differential
speed.
If an acute warning is issued, intervene in the
situation yourself. If necessary, the system
provides assistance, such as with an automatic
braking intervention, in a possible risk of colli#j
sion.
Acute warnings can also be triggered without
previous forewarning.
Brake
intervention,
City
light
braking
function
The warning prompts the driver himself/herself
to react. During a warning, the maximum brak#j ing force is used when the brake is actuated.
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Prerequisite is sufficiently quick and hard step#jping on the brake pedal.
The system can additionally assist possibly
with automatic braking intervention if there is a
risk of a collision.
At low speeds the vehicle can be decelerated
to a complete stop.
The braking intervention takes place up to ap#j
prox. 50 mph/80 km/h.
The braking intervention is executed only if ve#j
hicle stability has not been restricted, for in#j
stance by deactivating the DSC Dynamic Sta#j
bility Control.
The braking intervention can be interrupted by
stepping on the accelerator pedal or by ac#j
tively moving the steering wheel.
Object detection can be restricted. Follow the
limitations of the detection range and func#j tional restrictions.
With
radar
sensor
and
Active
Cruise Control:
braking
intervention
The warning prompts the driver himself/herself
to react. During a warning, the maximum brak#j
ing force is used when the brake is actuated.
Prerequisite is sufficiently quick and hard step#j ping on the brake pedal.
The system can assist with automatic braking
intervention if there is a risk of a collision.
The braking intervention can bring the vehicle
to a complete stop.
The braking intervention is executed only if ve#j
hicle stability has not been restricted, for in#j stance by deactivating the DSC Dynamic Sta#jbility Control.
At speeds above approx. 130 mph/210 km/h, the braking intervention occurs as a brief brak#jing pressure. No automatic delay occurs.
The braking intervention can be interrupted by stepping on the accelerator pedal or by ac#jtively moving the steering wheel.
Cross-traffic warning: brake intervention is not performed in the event of cross traffic.Object detection can be restricted. Follow the
limitations of the detection range and func#j tional restrictions.
System
limits
Safety
information WARNING
The system can react not at all, too late,
incorrectly, or without justification due to the system limits. There is a risk of accidents or
risk of damage to property. Follow the informa#j
tion regarding the system limits and actively intervene, if needed.'

Functional
limitations
The system may not be fully functional in the
following situations:'yIn heavy fog, wet conditions, or snowfall.'yIn tight curves.'yIf the driving stability control systems are limited or deactivated, for instance DSC
OFF.'yIf the field of view of the camera or the
windshield is dirty or covered in the area of
the interior mirror.'yIf the camera has overheated and been temporarily switched off due to excessivelyhigh temperatures.'yDepending on the equipment: if the radar
sensors are dirty or covered.'yUp to 10 seconds after the start of the en#j gine via the Start/Stop button.'yDuring calibration of the camera immedi#jately after vehicle delivery.'yIf there are constant blinding effects be#j
cause of oncoming light, for instance from
the sun low in the sky.
Warning
sensitivity
The more sensitive the warning settings are,
for example the warning time, the more warn#j ings are displayed. Therefore, there may alsobe an excess of premature or unjustified warn#j
ings and reactions.
Evasion
assistance
Concept
The system supports the driver in making eva#j sive maneuvers in certain situations, such as
when obstacles suddenly appear.
General
information
The system issues a warning and intervenes to
support the driver if a lateral evasive maneuver
is possible. Sensors monitor and detect the
clearance around the vehicle. If the system
identifies space alongside the vehicle, it sup#j
ports an evasive maneuver begun by the driver
by safely providing targeted steering support.
Detection
range
Objects that the system can detect are takeninto account.
Safety
information WARNING
The system does not relieve from per#j
sonal responsibility to assess visibility and traf#j
fic situation. There is a risk of an accident. Ad#j just driving style to traffic conditions. Watchtraffic closely and actively intervene where ap#j
propriate.'

Front center bumper.
Front side bumper.
Rear bumper.
Always keep the bumper in the area of the ra#j dar sensors clean and unobstructed.
Camera
The camera is installed near the interior mirror.
Keep the windshield in front of the interior mir#j
ror clean and clear.
Functional
requirements
'yApproach control warning with light brak#j ing function, refer to page 162, is switched
on.'ySensors detect sufficient clearance around
the vehicle.
Switching
on/off
The system is automatically active after every
driving off.
Warning
with
evasion
support
Display
in
the
instrument
cluster
A warning symbol appears in the instrument cluster and in the Head-up Display if a collisionwith a detected vehicle is imminent.
SymbolMeasureSymbol lights up red: prewarning.
Brake and increase distance.Symbol flashes red and an acoustic signal sounds: acute warning.
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Acute
warning
with
evasion
support
Acute warning is displayed in case of the immi#j nent danger of a collision when the vehicle ap#j
proaches another object at a high differential speed.
If an acute warning is issued, intervene in the
situation yourself. If there is a risk of collision, the driver's evasive maneuvers are supportedby the system.
Acute warnings can also be triggered without
previous forewarning.
System
limits
Safety
information WARNING
The system can react not at all, too late,
incorrectly, or without justification due to the system limits. There is a risk of accidents or
risk of damage to property. Follow the informa#j
tion regarding the system limits and actively
intervene, if needed.'

Detection
range
The detection area in front of the vehicle is div#jided into two areas:
'yCentral area, arrow 1, directly in front of thevehicle.'yExpanded area, arrow 2, to the right and
left of the central area.
A collision is imminent if pedestrians are lo#j
cated within the central area. A warning is is#j
sued about pedestrians who are located within the extended area only if they are moving inthe direction of the central area.
Safety
information WARNING
The system does not relieve from per#j
sonal responsibility to assess visibility and traf#j fic situation. There is a risk of an accident. Ad#jjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watchtraffic closely and actively intervene where ap#j
propriate.'

Switching
on/off
manuallyPress button.
The menu for the intelligent safety
system is displayed.
If all Intelligent Safety systems were switched
off, all systems are now switched on.
"Configure INDIVIDUAL": depending on the
equipment version, the Intelligent Safety sys#j
tems can be individually configured. The indi#j
vidual settings are activated and stored for the
driver profile currently used. As soon as a set#j ting is changed on the menu, all settings of the
menu are activated.
Press button repeatedly.
The following settings are switched
between:
"ALL ON": all Intelligent Safety systems are switched on. Basic settings are activated for
the subfunctions.
"INDIVIDUAL": the Intelligent Safety systems
are switched on according to the individual
settings.
Some Intelligent Safety systems cannot be in#j
dividually switched off.
Press and hold this button.
All Intelligent Safety systems are
switched off.ButtonStatusButton lights up green: all Intelligent Safety systems are switched on.Button lights up orange: some Intel#j
ligent Safety systems are switched
off.Button does not light up: all Intelli#j
gent Safety systems are switched
off.Warning
with
braking
function
Display
If a collision with a person detected in this way
is imminent, a warning symbol appears on the
instrument cluster and in the Head-up Display.
The red symbol is displayed and a sig#j
nal sounds.
Intervene immediately by braking or make an
evasive maneuver.
Braking
intervention
The warning prompts the driver himself/herself
to react. During a warning, the maximum brak#j
ing force is used when the brake is actuated.
Prerequisite for the brake booster is suffi#j
ciently quick and hard stepping on the brake pedal.
The system can additionally assist with braking intervention if there is a risk of a collision.
At low speeds the vehicle can be decelerated
to a complete stop.
The braking intervention is executed only if ve#j
hicle stability has not been restricted, for in#j
stance by deactivating the DSC Dynamic Sta#j
bility Control.
The braking intervention can be interrupted by stepping on the accelerator pedal or by ac#j tively moving the steering wheel.
Object detection can be restricted. Follow the limitations of the detection range and func#jtional restrictions.
System
limits
Safety
information WARNING
The system can react not at all, too late,
incorrectly, or without justification due to the system limits. There is a risk of accidents or
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