BMW 5 Series: Intersection Warning
Intersections are some of the most likely points for accidents in urban
traffic. Statistics tell us that
approximately one accident in three, with injury to persons, occurs at an
intersection. Accidents here
can largely be attributed to distraction or poor estimation by the drivers.
The Intersection Warning is installed for the first time in the G30 and can make
a major contribution to
safety.
The driver is warned both visually and audibly in the event of a risk of a
collision with crossing traffic.
This can significantly reduce the likelihood of an accident or even the severity
of an accident at
intersections.
Intersection Warning is an integral part of the Active Driving Assistant Plus,
optional equipment
(OE 5AT).
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Intersection Warning is able to detect an impending collision with crossing
traffic in good time and so
such collisions can possibly be prevented by this.
The KAFAS stereo camera and the front radar
The function of the Intersection Warning may be restricted because of system
limits or unfavorable
conditions in the following situations, for example:
If there are other objects in the field of vi
The Speed Limit Information function is known from the G12. Current top speed
limitations are
detected by the Road Sign Recognition system and displayed in the instrument
cluster or the Head‐Up
Di
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Overview
A gesture control is available as optional equipment (OE 6U8) for the G30.
The function and the detection range of the gesture camera in the roof function
center (FZD)
is identical to that in the G12.
Innovations
In the G30, new functions are possible for selected gestures. The previ
The Cross Traffic Alert was used for the first time in the G12. This warning
assists the driver when
maneuvering out of a parking space and in other everyday situations where it is
difficult to see the
traffic, such as at blind entrances and exits.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the Cross Tr