BMW 318D, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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When a prior warning is issued, intervene as ap‐
propriate for the situation; for example, by brak‐
ing.
Acute warning
If there is a serious risk that road priority is about
to be ignored, a signal sounds and one of the
following symbols appears in the instrument
cluster:
Symbol Meaning
Stop.
Red traffic light.
When an acute warning is issued, immediately
intervene as appropriate for the situation; for ex‐
ample, by braking.
Display in the Head-Up Display
Depending on the equipment version, the warn‐
ing is displayed in the Head-Up Display at the
same time as in the instrument cluster.
System limits
Safety note
WARNING
The system may not respond at all, or may re‐
spond too late, incorrectly or without justifica‐
tion due to system limitations. There is a dan‐
ger of accidents or damage to property.
Observe the information on the system limits
and intervene actively if necessary.
No Warning
The system provides no warning in the following
situations, for example:
▷ In road priority situations without “Give Way”
signs, “Stop” signs or red light signal sys‐
tems.
▷ At crossings with light signal systems that il‐
luminate yellow or green.
Function restriction
The system may have limited functionality in the
following situations, for example:
▷ If signs or light signal systems are unclear.
▷ If road signs or light signal systems are fully or
partially concealed or soiled.
▷ If road signs or light signal systems are diffi‐
cult to read or rotated.
▷ If road signs or light signal systems are too
small or too large.
▷ If traffic signs do not correspond to the stand‐
ard.
▷ If road signs are detected that apply to a junc‐
tion or parallel road.
▷ In the case of country-specific signs or road
layouts.
▷ As a result of incorrect detection by the cam‐
era.
▷ At crossings with flashing light signal sys‐
tems.
▷ In thick fog, wet conditions or snow.
▷ On steep crests or dips or on tight bends.
▷ In the case of bright oncoming light or strong
reflections; for example, if the sun is low in
the sky.
▷ If the field of view of the camera or the wind‐
screen in front of the rear-view mirror is soiled
or covered.
▷ If the camera has overheated due to exces‐
sively high temperatures and has been tem‐
porarily deactivated.
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