2013 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 7 night vision

CockpitVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
All around the steering wheel
1Seating comfort functionsGentleman function   53Seat, mirror, steering wheel
memory   61Active seat   542Roller sunblind for rear window   493Safety switch for the windows and the
roller sunblind in the rear   484Power windows  475Exterior mirror operation   626Driver assistance systemsActive Blind Spot Detec‐
tion   125Intelligent Safety   113Lane departure warning   124Night Vision with pedestrian de‐
tection   121Head-up Display   157Seite 14At a glanceCockpit14
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▷Headlamp courtesy delay feature: time set‐
ting.▷Tone: tone settings.▷Automatic climate control: settings.▷Steering wheel position.▷Navigation: map views, route criteria, voice
output on/off.▷Night Vision with pedestrian detection.▷Intelligent Safety: individual settings.▷Park Distance Control PDC: adjusting the
signal tone volume.▷Radio: stored stations, station listened to
last, special settings.▷Rearview camera: selection of functions
and type of display.▷Side View: selection of the display type.▷Language on the Control Display.▷Lane departure warning: last setting, on/
off.▷Active Blind Spot Detection: last setting,
on/off.▷Daytime running lights: current setting.▷Triple turn signal activation.▷Locking the vehicle: after a brief period or
after starting to drive.
Central locking system
The concept The central locking system becomes active
when the driver's door is closed.
The system simultaneously engages and re‐
leases the locks on the following:
▷Doors.▷Trunk lid.▷Fuel filler flap.
Operating from the outside
▷Via the remote control.▷Via the driver's door lock.▷Via the door handles.▷Via the button in the trunk lid.
The following takes place simultaneously
when locking/unlocking the vehicle via the re‐
mote control:
▷Depending on how the vehicle is equipped,
the theft protection is activated/deacti‐
vated. Theft protection prevents the doors
from being unlocked using the lock but‐
tons or the door opener.▷The welcome lamps, interior lamps and
courtesy lamps are switched on and off.▷The alarm system, refer to page 46, is
armed or disarmed.
Operating from the inside
Via the button for the central locking system.
If the vehicle has been locked from inside, the
fuel filler flap remains unlocked.
If an accident of a certain severity occurs, the
central locking system unlocks automatically.
The hazard warning system and interior lamps
come on.
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Warning stagesSymbolMeasureThe vehicle lights up red: prewarn‐
ing.
Increase distance.The vehicle flashes red and an
acoustic signal sounds: acute warn‐
ing.
You are requested to intervene by
braking or making an evasive ma‐
neuver.
Adapting your speed and driving style
The display does not relieve the driver of
the responsibility to adapt his or her driving
speed and style to the traffic conditions.◀
System limits Be alert
Due to system limitations, warnings may
be not be issued at all, or may be issued late or
improperly. Therefore, always be alert and
ready to intervene; otherwise, there is the dan‐
ger of an accident occurring.◀
Detection range
The system's detection capabilities are limited.
This may result in the warning not being is‐ sued or being issued late.
For example, the following situations may not
be detected:
▷Slow moving vehicles when you approach
them at high speed.▷Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front of
you or sharply decelerating vehicles.▷Vehicles with an unusual rear appearance.▷Two-wheeled vehicles ahead of you.▷Pedestrians.Functional limitations
The system may not be fully functional in the
following situations:▷In heavy fog, rain, sprayed water or snow‐
fall.▷In tight curves.▷If the driving stability control systems are
limited or deactivated, for example, DSC
OFF.▷If the camera in the mirror or the radar sen‐
sor is dirty or obscured.▷During calibration of the camera immedi‐
ately after vehicle shipment.▷If there is constant dimming because of
oncoming light, for example, from the sun
low in the sky.
Prewarning sensitivity
Depending on the set prewarning time, this
may result in increased false warnings.
Pedestrian warning
Depending on how the vehicle is equipped, the
function warns of an imminent collision with
pedestrians during daytime or nighttime.
The function is subdivided into the following
systems:
▷During daytime: Pedestrian warning with
city braking function, refer to page 118▷At night: Night Vision with pedestrian de‐
tection, refer to page 121
Pedestrian warning with city
braking function
The concept The system can help to prevent accidents with
pedestrians.
The system issues a warning in the city driving
speed area if there is imminent danger of a col‐
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Night Vision with Pedestrian
and Animal Detection
The concept Night Vision with pedestrian and animal detec‐
tion is a night vision system.
An infrared camera records the area in front of
the vehicle and issues a warning if it detects
pedestrians and animals on the street. Warm
objects that are similar in shape to human be‐
ings or animals are detected by the system. If necessary, the heat image can be displayed on
the Control Display.
Heat image
The image shows the heat radiated by objects
in the field of view of the camera.
Warm objects have a light appearance and
cold objects, a dark appearance.
The ability to detect an object depends on the
temperature difference between the object
and the background and on the level of heat
radiation emitted by the object. Objects that
are similar in temperature to the environment
or that radiate very little heat are difficult to de‐
tect.
For safety reasons, when driving at speeds
above approx. 3 mph/5 km/h and in low ambi‐
ent light, the image is only displayed when the
low beams are switched on.
A still image is displayed at regular intervals for
a fraction of a second.
Pedestrian and animal detection
Object detection and warning only functions in
darkness.
Warm objects that are similar in shape to hu‐
man beings are detected by the system.
In addition, the system also detects animals
above a certain minimum size, e.g., deer.
With heat image activated on the Control Dis‐
play:
People detected by the system are displayed
with a slight yellow hue.
Animals detected by the system are displayed
in a darker yellow.
Under good ambient conditions, the object de‐
tection operates within the following distance
ranges:
▷Pedestrian detection: up to approx.
330 ft/100 m▷Detection of large animals: up to approx.
490 ft/150 m▷Detection of medium animals: up to ap‐
prox. 230 ft/70 m
Environmental influences can limit the availa‐
bility of object detection.
If the vehicle systems detect that the vehicle is
located in a residential area, the animal detec‐
tion is temporarily switched off.
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NotesPersonal responsibility
Night Vision cannot replace the driver's
personal judgment of the visibility conditions
and the traffic situation. The view ahead and the actual visibility conditions must always be
the basis on which the vehicle speed is ad‐ justed; otherwise, there is a risk to road
safety.◀
At a glance
Buttons in the vehicle
Intelligent Safety button
Switch on/switch off heat image
Camera
The camera is automatically heated when the
external temperatures are low.
The camera is automatically cleaned together
with the headlamps.
Switching on/off
Switching on automatically Every time the engine is started using the
Start/Stop button, the system is automatically
active at dark.
Switching off The system is only switched off until the next
time the engine is started with the Start/Stop
button.
Press the button.
The LED goes out.
Switching on heat image additionally The heat image from the Night Vision camera
can also be displayed on the Control Display.
This function has no effect on object detec‐ tion.
Press the button.
The image from the camera is displayed on the
Control Display.
Adjustments via the iDrive With heat image switched on:1.Press the controller.2.Select brightness or contrast.▷ Select the symbol.▷ Select the symbol.3.Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached, and press the controller.
Display
Warning of people or animals in
danger
If a collision with a person or an animal de‐
tected in this way is imminent, a warning sym‐
bol appears on the instrument cluster and in
the Head-up Display.
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Limited detection:▷People or animals who are fully or partially
covered, especially when their heads are
covered.▷People who are not in an upright position,
e.g., lying down.▷Cyclists on unconventional bicycles (e.g.,
recumbent bicycles).▷After physical damage to the system, e.g.,
after an accident.
No display on the rear screen
The image from Night Vision with people de‐
tection cannot be displayed on the rear screen.
Lane departure warningThe concept Starting at a specific speed, this system alerts
you when the vehicle on streets with lane
markings is about to leave the lane. Depending
on the country-specific version of the vehicle,
the speed is between 35 mph/55 km/h and
45 mph/70 km/h. If the system is switched on
below this speed, a message appears in the in‐
strument cluster.
The steering wheel begins vibrating gently in
the event of warnings. The time of the warning
may vary depending on the current driving sit‐
uation.
The system does not provide a warning if the
turn signal is set before leaving the lane.
Notes 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 steer‐
ing wheel, as you may lose control of the vehi‐
cle.◀
At a glance
Button in the vehicle
Lane departure warning
Camera
The camera is located near the base of the
mirror.
Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐
terior rear view mirror clean and clear.
Switching on/off Press the button.
▷On: the LED lights up.▷Off: the LED goes out.
The state is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Display in the instrument cluster
▷Lines: system is activated.Seite 124ControlsSafety124
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Night Vision with pedestriandetection 121
No Passing Information 91
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 225
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 213
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 213
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 149
Octane rating, refer to Gaso‐ line quality 198
Odometer 89
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Officially use hybrid sys‐ tem 180
Oil 208
Oil, adding 209
Oil additives 209
Oil change 209
Oil change interval, service requirements 90
Oil filler neck 209
Oil types, alternative 209
Oil types, approved 209
Old batteries, disposal 220
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 214
Opening/closing the trunk lid with no-touch activation 44
Opening and closing 34
Opening and closing, from in‐ side 40
Opening and closing via door lock 39
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 38
Operating concept, iDrive 18
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6 Outside air, refer to Auto‐
matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 161
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 89
Overtaking prohibitions 91
P Paint, vehicle 228
Parallel parking assistant 153
Park Distance Control PDC 144
Parked-car ventilation 165
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 184
Parking aid, refer to PDC 144
Parking assistant 153
Parking brake 74
Parking lamps 100
Parking lamps and roadside parking lamps, refer to
Light-emitting diodes,
LEDs 216
Parking with Auto Hold 77
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 63
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 148
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 144
Pedestrian detection, refer to Night Vision 121
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 118
People detection, refer to Night Vision 121
Permissible axle load 235
Personal Profile 35
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 50
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 48
Plastic, care 229
Power failure 219
Power sunroof, glass 50 Power windows 47
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 199
Pressure warning FTM, tires 108
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 35
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 23
Protective function, glass sunroof 50
Protective function, win‐ dows 48
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 18
R Radiator fluid 210
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 34
Radio ready state 70
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 79
Rear automatic climate con‐ trol 163
Rear lamps 217
Rear seats, adjusting 55
Rear seats, basic position 56
Rear sockets 171
Rearview mirror 62
Rear window defroster 161
Recirculated-air mode 161
Recommended tire brands 204
Refueling 196
Remaining range 89
Remote control/key 34
Remote control, auxiliary air conditioning, key 166
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 38
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Starting the combustion en‐gine 72
Status display, tires 110
Status information, iDrive 22
Status of Owner's Manual 7
Steering wheel, adjusting 64
Steering wheel heating 65
Steering wheel memory 61
Steptronic, automatic trans‐ mission 81
Storage compartments 173
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 173
Storage, tires 205
Storing the vehicle 230
Summer tires, tread 203
Supplementary text mes‐ sage 87
Surround View 147
Suspension settings 132
Switch for Dynamic Driving Control 132
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 165
Switch, refer to Cockpit 14
Symbols 6
SYNC program, automatic cli‐ mate control 161
T Tachometer 88
Tail and brake lamps 217
Tailgate 40
Tailgate, automatic 41
Tailgate opening/closing with no-touch activation 44
Tailgate via remote con‐ trol 38
Tail lamps 217
Tail lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 217
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 234 Telephone, see user's manual
for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 160
Temperature display, external temperature 89
Temperature, engine oil 88
Tempomat, refer to Active Cruise Control 136
Terminal, starting aid 223
Text message, supplemen‐ tary 87
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 46
Theft protection, lug bolts 219
Theft protection, refer to Central locking system 37
Thermal camera, refer to Night Vision 121
Tilt alarm sensor 47
Time of arrival 94
Tire damage 203
Tire identification marks 201
Tire inflation pressure 199
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 108
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 110
Tires, changing 203
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 199
Tires, run-flat tires 205
Tire tread 203
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tools 214
Top View 151
Total vehicle weight 235
Touchpad 20
Tow fitting 225
Towing 224
Tow-starting 224 TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐
tor 110
Traction control 131
TRACTION program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 133
Transmission, automatic 81
Transporting children safely 66
Tread, tires 203
Trip computer 95
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 78
Trip odometer 89
Trunk lid 40
Trunk lid, automatic 41
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing 43
Trunk lid, hotel function 43
Trunk lid, manual opera‐ tion 40
Trunk lid opening/closing with no-touch activation 44
Trunk lid via remote con‐ trol 38
Turning circle 235
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 148
Turn signals, operation 78
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐ placement 217
U
Unintentional alarm 47
Units of measure 96
Universal remote control 167
Unlock button, automatic transmission 82
Unlocking/locking from in‐ side 40
Unlocking/locking via door lock 39
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 38
Unlocking, settings 45 Seite 246ReferenceEverything from A to Z246
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