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.

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    Display in the instrument cluster
    ECO PRO bonus range An extension of the range can be achieved by an adjusted driving style. This may be displayed as the bonus range in the instrument cluster. Driving style In the tacho ...

    Programming
    Programming 1. Memory buttons 2. LED Fixed-code hand-held transmitters 1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 61. 2. Initial setup: Press both outer memory buttons 1 for approx. 20 seconds ...

    What to do if...
    Only a black screen is visible. Switch on the system. There are no options available on the screen. Switch over between the display screens. Radio stations or TV channels are grayed out ...