Safety
Airbags
At a glance
Airbags in the vehicle
Front airbags
Front airbags help protect the driver and front passenger by responding to frontal impacts in which safety belts alone cannot provide adequate restraint.
Side airbags
In a lateral impact, the side airbag supports the side of the body in the chest and lap area.
Head airbags
In a lateral impact, the head airbag supports the head.
Knee airbag
The knee airbag supports the legs in a frontal impact.
Protective action
Airbags are not triggered in every impact situation, e.g., in less severe accidents or rear-end collisions.
Even when all instructions are followed closely, injury from contact with the airbags cannot be ruled out in certain situations.
The ignition and inflation noise may lead to short-term and, in most cases, temporary hearing impairment in sensitive individuals.
Warnings and information on the airbags are also found on the sun visors.
Functional readiness of the airbag system

When the ignition is switched on, the warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up briefly and thereby indicates the operational readiness of the entire airbag system and the belt tensioner.
Airbag system malfunctioning
Warning lamp does not come on when the ignition is turned on.
The warning lamp lights up continuously.
Automatic deactivation of the front passenger airbags
The system determines whether the front passenger seat is occupied by measuring the resistance of the human body.
The front, knee, and side airbag on the front passenger side are activated or deactivated accordingly.
Malfunction of the automatic deactivation system
When transporting older children and adults, the front passenger airbags may be deactivated in certain sitting positions. In this case, the indicator lamp for the front passenger airbags lights up.
In this case, change the sitting position so that the front passenger airbags are activated and the indicator lamp goes out.
If it is not possible to activate the airbags, have the person sit in the rear.
To make sure that the occupied seat cushion can be evaluated correctly
Do not attach covers, cushions, ball mats or other items to the front passenger seat unless they are specifically recommended by the manufacturer of your vehicle.
Do not place any electronic devices on the passenger seat if a child restraint system is to be installed on it.
Do not place objects under the seat that could press against the seat from below.
No moisture in or on the seat.
Indicator lamp for the front passenger airbags

The indicator lamp for the front passenger airbags indicates the operating state of the front passenger airbags.
The lamp indicates whether the airbags are activated or deactivated.

The indicator lamp lights up when a child who is properly seated in a child restraint fixing system intended for that purpose is detected on the seat or the seat is empty. The airbags on the front passenger side are not activated.
The indicator lamp does not light up when, for example, a correctly seated person of sufficient size is detected on the seat. The airbags on the front passenger side are activated.
Detected child seats
The system generally detects children seated in a child seat, especially in the child seats that were required by NHTSA when the vehicle was manufactured. After installing a child seat, make sure that the indicator lamp for the front passenger airbags lights up. This indicates that the child seat has been detected and the front passenger airbags are not activated.
Strength of the driver's and front passenger airbag
The strength with which the driver's and front passenger airbags are triggered depends on the position of the driver's and front passenger seats.
To maintain the accuracy of this function over the long-term, calibrate the front seats when a corresponding message appears on the Control Display.
Calibrating the front seats
A corresponding message appears on the Control Display.
- 1.
Move the respective seat forward all the way.
- 2.
Move the respective seat forward again. It moves forward briefly.
- 3.
Readjust the seat to the desired position.
The calibration procedure is completed when the message on the Control Display disappears.
If the message continues to be displayed, repeat the calibration.
If the message does not disappear after a repeat calibration, have the system checked as soon as possible.
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM
The concept
The system monitors tire pressure in the four mounted tires. The system warns you if there is a significant loss of pressure in one or more tires. For this purpose, sensors in the tire valves measure the tire inflation pressure.
Hints
Pay attention to the other information and indications under Tire inflation pressure as well when using the system.
Functional requirements
The system must have been reset with the correct tire inflation pressure; otherwise, reliable signaling of tire pressure loss is not ensured.
Reset the system after each adjustment of the tire inflation pressure and after every tire or wheel change.
Always use wheels with TPM electronics to ensure that the system will operate properly.
Status display
The current status of the Tire Pressure Monitor TPM can be displayed on the Control Display, e.g., whether or not the TPM is active.
On the Control Display:
- 1.
"Vehicle Info"
- 2.
"Vehicle status"
- 3.
"Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)"
The status is displayed.
Status control display
The tire and system status is indicated by the color of the wheels and a text message on the Control Display.
All wheels green
System is active and will issue a warning relative to the tire inflation pressures stored during the last reset.
One wheel is yellow
A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure in the indicated tire.
All wheels are yellow
A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure in several tires.
Wheels, gray
The system cannot detect a flat tire. Reasons for this may be:
The system is being reset.
Malfunction.
Carry out reset
Reset the system after each adjustment of the tire inflation pressure and after every tire or wheel change.
On the Control Display and on the vehicle:
- 1.
"Vehicle Info"
- 2.
"Vehicle status"
- 3.
"Perform reset"
- 4.
Start the engine - do not drive away.
- 5.
Carry out the reset with "Perform reset".
- 6.
Drive away.
The tires are shown in gray and the status is displayed.
After driving faster than 19 mph/30 km/h for a short period, the tire inflation pressures set are accepted as reference values. The reset is completed automatically during driving.
After a successfully completed Reset, the wheels on the Control Display are shown in green and "Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) active" is displayed.
The trip can be interrupted at any time. If you drive away again, the reset resumes automatically.
Low tire pressure message

The yellow warning lamp lights up. A Check Control message is displayed.
There is a flat tire or a major loss in tire inflation pressure.
No reset was performed for the system. The system therefore issues a warning based on the tire inflation pressures before the last reset.
- 1.
Reduce your speed and stop cautiously. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers.
- 2.
Identify the damaged wheel. Do so by checking the tire inflation pressure using the Mobility System. Correcting the tire inflation pressure
- 3.
Repair flat tire with the Mobility System or replace the damaged wheel.
When a low inflation pressure is indicated, DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on if necessary.
Required inflation pressure check message
A Check Control message is displayed in the following situations
The system has detected a wheel change, but no reset was carried out.
Inflation was not carried out according to specifications.
The tire pressure has fallen below the level of the last confirmation.
In this case:
Check the tire pressure and correct as needed.
Carry out a reset of the system after a tire change.
System limits
The system does not function properly if a reset has not been carried out, e.g., a flat tire is reported even though the tire inflation pressures are correct.
The tire pressure depends on the temperature of the tire. If the tire temperature rises, e.g., due to driving or because of the heat of the Sun, the tire inflation pressure increases also. The tire pressure is reduced when the tire temperature falls again. This behavior may cause a warning to be issued if temperatures fall very sharply.
Malfunction

The yellow warning lamp flashes and then lights up continuously. A Check Control message is displayed. No flat tire or loss of tire pressure can be detected.
Display in the following situations:
A wheel without TPM electronics is fitted: have the service center check it if necessary.
Malfunction: have the system checked by your service center.
TPM was unable to complete the reset. Reset the system again.
Disturbance by systems or devices with the same radio frequency: after leaving the area of the disturbance, the system automatically becomes active again.
Declaration according to NHTSA/FMVSS 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Intelligent Safety
The concept
Depending on how the vehicle is equipped, Intelligent Safety consists of one or more of the following systems, which can help to avoid an imminent collision. These systems are active automatically every time the engine is started using the Start/Stop button:
Note
At a glance
Button in the vehicle
Intelligent Safety button
- 1Intelligent Safety button
Camera

The camera is located near the base of the mirror.
Keep the windshield in the area behind the interior rear view mirror clean and clear.
Switching on/off
The Intelligent Safety systems are automatically active after each engine start via the start/stop button.

Press the button: the systems are switched off. The LED goes out.
Press the button: the systems are switched off. The LED lights up.
Settings can be made on the Control Display.
Collision warning with City Braking function
The concept
The system can help to prevent accidents. If an accident cannot be prevented, the system helps to reduce the collision speed.
The system issues a warning if there is imminent danger of a collision and if so brakes independently.
The automatic braking intervention is done with limited force and duration.
The system is controlled via a camera in the base of the mirror.
The collision warning is available even if cruise control has been deactivated.
When the vehicle is intentionally brought close to a vehicle, the collision warning is delayed to avoid false warnings.
General information
The system issues a two-phase warning of a danger of collision with vehicles at speeds above approx. 3 mph/5 km/h . The time of these warnings may vary depending on the current driving situation.
Up to approx. 35 mph/60 km/h a braking intervention occurs when appropriate.
Detection range

Vehicles are observed when they are traveling in the same direction of movement if they are located within the detection range of the system.
At a glance
Button in the vehicle
Intelligent Safety button
- 1Intelligent Safety button
Camera

The camera is located near the base of the mirror.
Keep the windshield in the area behind the interior rear view mirror clean and clear.
Switching on/off
Switching on automatically
The system is automatically active every time the engine is started using the Start/Stop button.
Switching off

Press button: the system is switched off. The LED goes out.
Re-press button: the system is switched on. The LED lights up.
Setting the prewarning time
The prewarning time can be set via iDrive.
- 1.
"Settings"
- 2.
"Frontal Coll. Warning"
- 3.
Activate the desired time on the Control Display.
The selected time is stored for the remote control currently in use.
Warning with braking function
Note
Display
If a collision with a vehicle detected in this way is imminent, a warning symbol appears on the instrument cluster and in the Head-up Display.
Symbol | Measure |
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![]() | The vehicle lights up red: prewarning. Increase braking and distance. |
![]() | The vehicle flashes red and an acoustic signal sounds: acute warning. You are requested to intervene by braking or making an evasive maneuver. |
Braking intervention
The warning prompts the driver himself to intervene. During a warning, the maximum braking force is used. A prerequisite for the brake booster is a sufficiently fast and sufficiently strong actuation of the brake pedal. In addition, if there is a risk of collision, the system can assist with a slight braking intervention. The intervention can bring a vehicle traveling at slow speed to a complete stop.
The braking intervention is executed only if DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on and M Dynamic mode MDM is not activated.
The braking intervention can be interrupted by pressing on the accelerator pedal or by actively moving the steering wheel.
System limits
Detection range
The system's detection capabilities are limited.
This may result in the warning not being issued or being issued late.
For example, the following situations may not be detected:
Slow moving vehicles when you approach them at high speed.
Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front of you or sharply decelerating vehicles.
Vehicles with an unusual rear appearance.
Two-wheeled vehicles ahead of you.
Pedestrians.
Functional limitations
The system may not be fully functional in the following situations:
In heavy fog, rain, sprayed water or snowfall.
In tight curves.
If the driving stability control systems are limited or deactivated, for example, DSC OFF.
If the camera in the mirror is dirty or obscured.
During calibration of the camera immediately after vehicle shipment.
If there is constant dimming because of oncoming light, for example, from the sun low in the sky.
Prewarning sensitivity
Depending on the set prewarning time, this may result in increased false warnings.
Pedestrian warning with city braking function
The concept
The system can help to prevent accidents with pedestrians.
The system issues a warning in the city driving speed area if there is imminent danger of a collision with pedestrians and includes a braking function.
The system is controlled via the camera in the base of the interior mirror.
General information
The system issues a warning with brightness staring at approx. 6 mph/10 km/h to approx. 35 mph/60 km/h regarding a possible risk of collision with pedestrians and assists with a brake intervention shortly before a collision.
It responds to persons that are within the detection range of the system.
Detection range

The detection area in front of the vehicle is divided into two areas.
Central area, arrow 1, directly in front of the vehicle.
Expanded area, arrow 2, to the right and left.
A collision is imminent if pedestrians are located within the central area. A warning is issued about pedestrians who are located within the extended area only if they are moving in the direction of the central area.
At a glance
Button in the vehicle
Intelligent Safety button
- 1Intelligent Safety button
Camera

The camera is located near the base of the mirror.
Keep the windshield in the area behind the interior rear view mirror clean and clear.
Switching on/off
Switching on automatically
The system is automatically active every time the engine is started using the Start/Stop button.
Switching off

Press the button: the systems are switched off. The LED goes out.
Press the button: the systems are switched off. The LED lights up.
Warning with braking function
Note
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 signal sounds.
Intervene immediately by braking or making an evasive maneuver.
Braking intervention
The warning prompts the driver himself to intervene. During a warning, the maximum braking force is used. A prerequisite for the brake booster is a sufficiently fast and sufficiently strong actuation of the brake pedal. In addition, if there is a risk of collision, the system can assist with a slight braking intervention. The intervention can bring a vehicle traveling at slow speed to a complete stop.
The braking intervention is executed only if DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on and M Dynamic mode MDM is not activated.
The braking intervention can be interrupted by pressing on the accelerator pedal or by actively moving the steering wheel.
System limits
Detection range
The detection capability of the camera is limited.
This may result in the warning not being issued or being issued late.
For example, the following situations may not be detected:
Partially covered pedestrians.
Pedestrians that are not detected as such because of the viewing angle or contour.
Pedestrians outside of the detection range.
Pedestrians having a body size less than 32 in/80 cm .
Functional limitations
The system may not be fully functional or may not be available in the following situations:
In heavy fog, rain, sprayed water or snowfall.
In tight curves.
If the camera view field or the front windshield are dirty or covered.
When driving toward bright lights.
Up to 10 seconds after the start of the engine, via the Start/Stop knob.
During calibration of the camera immediately after vehicle shipment.
When it is dark outside.
Lane departure warning
The concept
Starting at a specific speed, this system alerts you when the vehicle on streets with lane markings is about to leave the lane. This speed, depending on the country version, is between 35 mph/55 km/h and 45 mph/70 km/h .
When switching on the system below this speed, a message is displayed in the instrument cluster.
The steering wheel begins vibrating gently in the event of warnings. The time of the warning may vary depending on the current driving situation.
The system does not provide a warning if the turn signal is set before leaving the lane.
Hints
At a glance
Button in the vehicle
Lane departure warning
- 1Lane departure warning
Camera

The camera is located near the base of the mirror.
Keep the windshield in the area behind the interior rear view mirror clean and clear.
Switching on/off

Press the button.
On: the LED lights up.
Off: the LED goes out.
The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use.
Display in the instrument cluster

Lines: system is activated.
Arrows: at least one lane marking was detected and warnings can be issued.
Issued warning
If you leave the lane and if a lane marking has been detected, the steering wheel begins vibrating.
If the turn signal is set before changing the lane, a warning is not issued.
The warning ends:
Automatically after approx. 3 seconds.
When returning to your own lane.
When braking hard.
When using the turn signal.
System limits
The system may not be fully functional in the following situations:
In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.
In the event of missing, worn, poorly visible, merging, diverging, or multiple lane markings such as in construction areas.
When lane markings are covered in snow, ice, dirt or water.
In tight curves or on narrow lanes.
When the lane markings are covered by objects.
When driving very close to the vehicle in front of you.
When driving toward bright lights.
When the windshield in front of the interior rearview mirror is fogged over, dirty or covered with stickers, etc.
During calibration of the camera immediately after vehicle shipment.
Active Blind Spot Detection
The concept

Two radar sensors below the rear bumper monitor the area behind and next to the vehicle at speeds above approx. 30 mph/50 km/h .
The system indicates whether there are vehicles in the blind spot, arrow 1, or approaching from behind on the adjacent lane, arrow 2.
The lamp in the exterior mirror housing lights up dimly.
Before you change lanes after setting the turn signal, the system issues a warning in the situations described above.
The lamp in the housing of the exterior mirror flashes and the steering wheel vibrates.
Hints
At a glance
Button in the vehicle
Active Blind Spot Detection
- 1Active Blind Spot Detection
Radar sensors

The radar sensors are located under the rear bumper.
Switching on/off

Press the button.
On: the LED lights up.
Off: the LED goes out.
The system can issue warnings at speeds above approx. 30 mph/50 km/h .
The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use.
Display

Information stage
The dimmed lamp in the mirror housing indicates when there are vehicles in the blind spot or approaching from behind.
Warning
If the turn signal is set while a vehicle is in the critical zone, the steering wheel vibrates briefly and the lamp in the mirror housing flashes brightly.
The warning stops when the turn signal is switched off, or the other vehicle leaves the critical zone.
System limits
The system may not be fully functional in the following situations:
When a vehicle is approaching at a speed much faster than your own.
In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.
In tight curves or on narrow lanes.
If the bumper is dirty or iced up, or covered with stickers.
A Check Control message is displayed when the system is not fully functional.
For US owners only
The transmitter and receiver units comply with part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication Commission regulations. Operation is governed by the following:
FCC ID:
NBG009014A.
Compliance statement:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modifications or changes to these devices could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
Brake force display
The concept

During normal brake application, the outer brake lamps light up.
During heavy brake application, the inner brake lamps light up in addition.
Attentiveness assistant
The concept
The system can detect increasing lack of alertness or fatigue of the driver during long, monotonous journeys, for example, on highways. In this situation, it is recommended that the driver take a break.
Note
Function
The system is activated each time the engine is started and cannot be switched off.
After travel has begun, the system is trained about the driver, so that increasing lack of alertness or fatigue can be detected.
This procedure takes the following criteria into account:
Personal driving style, for example, steering behavior.
Driving conditions, for example, length of trip.
Starting at approximately 43 mph/70 km/h , the system is active and can display a recommendation to take a break.
Break recommendation
If the driver becomes increasingly less alert or fatigued, a message is displayed in the Control Display with the recommendation to take a break.
A recommendation to take a break is displayed only once during an uninterrupted trip.
After a break, another recommendation to take a break cannot be displayed until after approximately 45 minutes.
System limits
The function may be limited in the following situations, for instance, and will either output an incorrect warning or no warning at all:
When the clock is set incorrectly.
When the vehicle speed is mainly below about 43 mph/70 km/h .
With a sporty driving style, such as during rapid acceleration or when cornering quickly.
In active driving situations, such as when changing lanes frequently.
When the road surface is poor.
In the event of strong side winds.