BMW 8 Coupe Series, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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▷ Acute warning: visually by means of a warning
symbol in the instrument cluster and with an
additional acoustic signal.
The timing of the warnings may vary depending
on the current driving situation and the set warn‐
ing time.
The following road signs are taken into account
for the road priority warning:
Sign Meaning
Give way signs:
These signs trigger an ad‐
vance warning.
Stop signs:
These signs trigger an ad‐
vance warning and an acute
warning.
Advance warning
If there is a risk that road priority is about to be
ignored, one of the following symbols appears in
the instrument cluster:
Symbol Meaning
Give way.
Stop.
In the event of an advance warning, brake or take
evasive action.
Acute warning
If there is a serious risk that road priority is about
to be ignored, an acoustic signal sounds and the
following symbol is displayed in the instrument
cluster:
Symbol Meaning
Stop.
In the event of an acute warning, immediately
brake or take evasive action.
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 limits of the system. 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'
or 'Stop' signs.
▷ At junctions with active light signal systems,
for example traffic lights.
Function restriction
The system may have limited functionality in the
following situations, for example:
▷ If the road signs are ambiguous.
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