Lane departure warning – BMW 650i xDrive Convertible 2012 User Manual
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Lane departure warning*
The concept
This system issues a warning at speeds above
approx. 40 mph/65 km/h if the vehicle is about
to leave the lane on roads with lane markings.
The steering wheel begins vibrating gently.
The system does not provide a warning if the
turn signal is set before leaving the lane.
Switching on/off
Press the button.
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On: the LED lights up.
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Off: the LED goes out.
The system can issue warnings at speeds above
approx. 40 mph/65 km/h.
The state is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Display
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Lines, arrow 1: the system is activated.
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Arrows, arrow 2: at least one lane marking
was detected and warnings can be issued.
Issued warning
If you leave the lane and if a lane marking has
been detected, the steering wheel begins vi‐
brating.
If the turn signal is set before changing the lane,
a warning is not issued.
End of warning
The warning ends:
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Automatically after approx. 3 seconds.
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When returning to your own lane.
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When braking hard.
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When using the turn signal.
System limits
Personal responsibility
The system cannot serve as a substitute
for the driver's personal judgment of the course
of the road and the traffic situation.
In the event of a warning, do not jerk the steering
wheel, as you may lose control of the vehicle.◀
The system may not be fully functional in the
following situations:
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In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.
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In the event of worn, poorly visible, merging,
diverging, or multiple lane markings such as
in construction areas.
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When lane markings are covered in snow,
ice, dirt or water.
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In tight curves or on narrow lanes.
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When the lane markings are covered by ob‐
jects.
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When driving very close to the vehicle in
front of you.
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When driving toward bright lights.
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When the windshield in front of the interior
rearview mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov‐
ered with stickers, etc.
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