Active Protection - preventative occupant protection
The Active Protection safety package is making its debut in the new BMW 3-Series Sedan under the banner of BMW ConnectedDrive. This assistance system is activated shortly after the driver pulls away - from 18 km/h (11 mph) - and tightens the driver and front passenger seat belts automatically to take up any slack. If the car enters a critical pre-crash scenario, the driver and front passenger belts are pulled tight, and the side windows and sunroof are closed. If the front-mounted camera or radar detects an emergency braking manoeuvre initiated by the driver or the onset of heavy understeer or oversteer, Active Protection deduces that a collision is likely. If a crash is unavoidable, the system automatically brakes the car without any intervention required from the driver. Following the initial impact, the car is then slowed to a standstill with maximum deceleration of 5 m/s² and its brakes locked for a further 1.5 seconds. This reduces the likelihood of - or even prevents - a second collision.
See also:
Around the center console: controls and displays
1. Coupe: microphone for voice activation systemand for telephonein
hands-free mode
Convertible: microphone on steering column
2. SOS: initiating an Emergency Request call
3. ...
Condition Based Service CBS
Sensors and special algorithms take into account
the driving conditions of your vehicle.
Based on this, Condition Based Service determines
the maintenance requirements.
The system makes it possi ...
Notes
Shatter-proof containers and no
hot
drinks
Use light and shatter-proof containers and do
not transport hot drinks. Otherwise, there is the
increased danger of injury in an accident.
Unsuit ...
