BMW 2013 3 Series - Manual (Page 109)

▷ If the limit is reduced to below the vehicle
speed while driving, a signal sounds after
approx. 30 seconds.
▷ If the limit is intentionally exceeded by
pressing the accelerator all the way down,
there is no signal.
Displays in the instrument cluster
Speed limit marking
Display in the speedometer:
▷ The marking lights up green:
the system is active.
▷ The marking does not light
up: the system is switched
off.
Indicator lamp
▷ The indicator lamp lights up: the sys‐
tem is switched on.
▷ The indicator lamp flashes: the set
speed limit has been exceeded.
Brief status display
Brief display of the set speed limit.
Brake force display
The concept
▷ During normal brake application, the outer
brake lamps light up.
▷ During heavy brake application, the inner
brake lamps light up in addition.
Active Protection
The concept
The Active Protection safety package consists
of systems that are independent of each other:
▷ PreCrash
▷ PostCrash
PreCrash
The concept
With this system critical driving situations that
might result in an accident can be detected
above a speed of approx. 19 mph/30 km/h. In in
these situations, preventative protection meas‐
ures are automatically undertaken to minimize
the risk in the event of an accident as much as
possible.
Critical driving situations may include:
▷ Full application of the brakes.
▷ Severe understeering.
▷ Severe oversteering.
If the vehicle includes the collision warning or
collision warning with braking feature, impend‐
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