BMW 7 Series: Steering and traffic jam assistant
Concept
The system assists the driver in keeping the vehicle within the lane. For this purpose, the system executes supporting steering movements, for instance when driving in a curve.
General information
The system determines the position of the lane markings and the vehicle driving ahead using five radar sensors and a camera.
Depending on the speed, the system orients itself according to the lane markings or vehicles in front.
Sensors on the steering wheel detect whether the steering wheel is being touched.
Safety information
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driver's personal judgment in assessing the traffic conditions. Based on the limits of the system, it cannot independently react to all traffic situations. There is a risk of accident. Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively intervene where appropriate.
Overview
Buttons on the steering wheel
Button/ Function
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Steering and traffic jam
assistant on/
off.
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Switch function on.
Radar sensors
The radar sensors are located in the bumpers.
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Front center bumper.
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Front side bumper.
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Rear bumper
Always keep the bumper in the area of the radar sensors clean and unobstructed.
Camera
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The camera is installed near the interior mirror.
Keep the windshield in front of the interior mirror clean and clear.
Functional requirements
- Speed below 130 mph/210 km/h.
- Sufficient lane width.
- Above approx. 43 mph, 70 km/h: lane marking on both sides is detected.
- Below approx. 43 mph, 70 km/h: lane marking on both sides or a vehicle driving ahead is detected.
- Hands on the steering wheel rim.
- Wide curves.
- Drive in the center of the lane.
- Turn signal switched off.
- The sensor system calibration process is complete.
- Cruise control with distance control active.
- Safety belt on the driver's side fastened.
- Approach control warning.
- Person warning.
- Side collision mitigation.
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Steering and traffic jam
assistant- Switching on/off
Assisted Driving Mode
General information
This button is used to switch
the configured
function on and off.
The button can be used to set
the primarily
used function.
Set function
When the system i
Steering and traffic jam
assistant- Symbol/ Description
Gray steering wheel symbol:
The system is on standby.
Green steering wheel symbol:
The system is activated.
The system supports the driver
in keeping the vehicle within the
lane.
Yellow flashing stee
Steering and traffic jam
assistant- Displays in the instrument cluster
Symbol / Description
Green steering wheel symbol.
Green arrow symbol for lanechanging.
The system carries out a lane
change.
Green steering wheel symbol.
Gray line for lane marking on the
appropr
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Introduction
Unlocking and Locking the Vehicle
The central locking system makes it possible to unlock or lock the vehicle.
It is fitted as standard equipment and
relates to all vehicle doors, the fuel filler flap and the trunk.
The central locking can be operated via the following components:
ID transmitter
